Local News: Cultural News
Mechanisms for organizing cultural activities.
Pulbished on:
Benghazi, July 1, 2025 (LANA) - The Director General of the Libyan Center for Local Cultures, Munther Faraj Milad, stressed the need to organize work within the center and implement cultural activities according to the approved plan, ensuring the achievement of the institution's cultural objectives and the preservation of its national mission.This came during an expanded meeting held by the Director General with the directors of the center's departments and offices on Tuesday. During the... Read more
Libya Authenticity Association discusses launching a festival.
Pulbished on:
Sebha, June 16, 2025 (LANA) - The Libya Authenticity Association for Heritage and Arts in the city of Sabha discussed, during its meeting held yesterday evening, the initial preparations for organizing a cultural festival dedicated to heritage and traditional arts. The festival aims to revive popular heritage and promote its authentic values.In a statement to the Libyan News Agency (LANA), the association's president, Hassan Taher, explained that the planned festival seeks to "highlight the... Read more
The first book documenting the camel branding system in Libya has been published.
Pulbished on:
Benghazi, June 15, 2025 (LANA) - Dar Al-Waleed Library has published a new book by researcher Muhammad Ali Al-Abdali, titled "The Camel Branding System in Libya: A Study of Economic and Cultural History."The book, the first of its kind in Libyan libraries, documents one of the most prominent elements of Bedouin visual culture in the country. It addresses branding as symbols laden with social and cultural connotations, reflecting identity and belonging. It also explains the difference between... Read more
Police Arrest Individuals Red-Handed Stealing.
Pulbished on:
Tajora, June 15, 2025 (LANA) - Investigation personnel at the February 25 Police Station in the Tajora Security Directorate arrested several individuals of African nationality while they were stealing contents from a rest house located within the Shanbisha Division.The Ministry of Interior stated in a statement that this security operation comes in response to repeated complaints from citizens about repeated thefts in the area, noting that the investigation unit began monitoring suspicious... Read more
Antiquities Authority recovers an ancient statue from America.
Pulbished on:
Tripoli - April 18, 2025 (LANA) - The Antiquities Authority recovered an ancient statue looted from the city of Ptolemais during World War II, which had been on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in the United States, on Thursday. This recovery occurred after intensive negotiations and diplomatic and scientific efforts.The Antiquities Authority stated that this step came in implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding between Libya and the United States regarding combating illicit... Read more
