TRIPOLI (LIBYA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – The ninth edition of the Libya Construction Expo, Tripoli’s leading event dedicated to the construction and building industry, has officially opened at the city’s exhibition centre. The event brings together 155 Libyan and international companies and features five national pavilions: Italy, Turkey, India, Egypt and Tunisia. The opening ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibeh and the Ministers of Economy, Tourism, Water Resources and Infrastructure.

The exhibition will run until 11 November, providing an important platform for networking and business-to-business (B2B) meetings between leading industrial operators and Libyan businesses.

Italy’s Ambassador to Tripoli, Gianluca Alberini, attended the opening ceremony and visited the Italian Pavilion, where he met representatives of the exhibiting companies. Organised in collaboration with Finco and Confimi Edilizia, the Italian Pavilion is the largest national group exhibition at the event. Covering an area of 230 square metres, it hosts 17 leading companies representing the entire supply chain for building materials, finishes and construction technologies. The Italian exhibition area has attracted a significant number of visitors and qualified industry professionals, thanks to its high-quality layout and targeted media campaign.

As part of the accompanying events, the Design and Architecture Forum conference programme will feature architect Alessandro Colombo, Ambassador of Italian Design in the World. His presentation will focus on the latest industry innovations and the Italian model for promoting manufacturing excellence in global markets.

Italy’s participation in Tripoli follows on from the positive results achieved by the Italian group exhibition at Libya Build in Benghazi last April.

Figures for the first half of 2026 highlight the dynamism of bilateral relations. Italy remains firmly established as Libya’s leading trading partner, ranking first both as a supplier, with a 17% market share, and as a destination for Libyan exports, accounting for 23.4%.

In the first six months of the year, bilateral trade reached €5.7 billion, up 43.4%, driven by record growth in Italian exports to Libya. Exports rose by 92.7% to €1.697 billion, compared with €881 million in the same period of 2025.

Against this backdrop, the ICE office, operating from the Italian Embassy in Tripoli since 2021, is working to strengthen the presence of Italian companies at the country’s main trade fairs and accelerate the diversification of bilateral trade by involving new industrial sectors beyond the traditional energy industry.

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MADRID (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal will join the Spain squad a few days late, meaning they will miss Thursday’s away match against the Czech Republic. Both players are expected to be available for the subsequent game against England, which will conclude the first phase of the Nations League.

Yamal is dealing with a right knee problem sustained during Sunday’s match against Atlético Madrid and will remain in Barcelona for a few more days to undergo treatment. Oyarzabal, meanwhile, is recovering from a flu-like illness and will join his teammates once he has fully recovered.

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MUNICH (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – “It is impossible to know whether he will ever manage to return to his previous level of performance.”

Bayern Munich honorary president Uli Hoeness has expressed serious doubts about 23-year-old German attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala, who suffered two medical episodes on 15 and 18 August and is now sidelined with a muscle tear sustained while on international duty, having made just four appearances for the German champions.

“We are facing a dilemma,” Hoeness told German broadcaster BR24. “He suffers from an incurable condition, although its symptoms can be managed through treatment.”

Following the two episodes, Musiala had already explained on his Instagram account that he was aware of his health issues, clarifying that they pose no additional risks and involve only “brief and temporary episodes that are easily treatable.”

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – Real Oviedo have officially announced the dismissal of Julián Calero. The Asturian club, which competes in Spain’s Segunda División, has confirmed the termination of the contract of the Madrid-born coach, which was due to expire on 30 June 2027, as well as the departure of his coaching staff.

The decision comes after weeks of uncertainty surrounding the coach’s future and despite Saturday’s 2-1 away victory over Cádiz.

According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Calero will be replaced by Raúl González Blanco, the former Real Madrid and Spain national team star, who recently completed a seven-year spell in charge of the club’s reserve team.

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VALLETTA (MALTA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Malta has been named one of Europe’s best destinations for autumn fishing, ranking fifth among 44 islands in a new classification by international fishing platform FishingBooker.

The ranking places Malta ahead of popular fishing destinations such as Cyprus, Mallorca and all Greek and Croatian islands, making it the top-ranked Mediterranean island.

The classification takes into account the number of fish species currently in season, the availability of fishing charters and reports of significant catches by anglers and captains.

According to FishingBooker, 21 fish species are currently in season around the Maltese islands, with nine at their peak.

These include popular species such as lampuki, amberjack, dentex, tuna and squid.

Malta secured fifth place in the overall European ranking, behind Tenerife, Madeira, Fuerteventura and São Miguel in the Azores.

Cyprus followed Malta in sixth place, while Mallorca, Lanzarote and several Croatian and Greek islands completed the top 15.

The full ranking was led by Tenerife in Spain, followed by Madeira in Portugal and Fuerteventura, also in Spain.

The results highlight Malta’s appeal as a fishing destination during the autumn season, when a variety of fish species are at their most active.

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MUNICH (GERMANY) (ITALPRESS) – Another setback for Manuel Neuer. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper sustained an injury during yesterday’s match away to Mainz (which ended in a 2-1 victory for the Bavarian side), suffering a “partial tear of a tendon in his right foot.” The recovery period for the 40-year-old goalkeeper is estimated at approximately six weeks, meaning he is not expected to return until January 2027—a further injury-related absence for him this season.

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MIAMI (UNITED STATES) (ITALPRESS) – Lionel Messi continues to rewrite the history of American soccer. The Argentine superstar, playing for Inter Miami, has won the MLS Golden Boot for the second consecutive year, becoming the first player in the history of the U.S. league to achieve this feat.

The number 10 finished the regular season with 26 goals in 31 appearances, securing his place as the competition’s top scorer. Trailing him were FC Dallas’s Petar Musa—four goals behind—and Nashville’s English forward Sam Surridge, who finished with 21. This marks Messi’s second consecutive win, making him only the sixth player in MLS history to claim the award twice. Previous winners include former Charlton and Southampton striker Bradley Wright-Phillips.

The Argentine’s season was further bolstered by his playmaking contributions; in addition to his 26 goals, he provided 17 assists, bringing his total involvement in the team’s scoring to 43. This tally also earned him the top spot in that specific statistical category for the second season in a row.

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ROME (ITALPRESS) – A shake-up at the helm of the Egyptian national team. The Football Association has decided to dismiss Hossam Hassan, appointing Ali Maher—currently the manager of Ceramica Cleopatra, who sit fourth in the national league—as his replacement.

The 52-year-old new head coach will lead the Pharaohs in their upcoming matches against Malawi, scheduled for November 13 and 17, which serve as qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

Maher takes the role fresh off winning the Egyptian League Cup in the 2024/25 season. Egypt currently sits at the top of Group B with four points, following a draw and a win in their first two matches.

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BARCELONA (SPAIN) (ITALPRESS) – Barcelona is in the market for a central defender. In recent weeks, Hansi Flick has acknowledged the need for reinforcements in that area due to a high number of injuries—so much so that, with Christensen, Garcia, Koundé, and Espart sidelined, he has had to deploy De Jong out of position. A departure will also be necessary—with Alejandro Balde the most likely candidate—to free up the resources needed to satisfy the manager’s requests.

According to “The Athletic,” while the prospect of signing Alessandro Bastoni has been completely ruled out—due to concerns raised over the summer regarding his suitability for a high, aggressive, four-man defensive line—RB Leipzig’s 23-year-old Frenchman Castello Lukeba remains an option, as does Lisandro Martinez, whose contract with Manchester United is nearing its end.

“Sport” mentions other names, including Fikayo Tomori; initially sidelined by Amorim but later reintegrated, he will also be a free agent at the end of the season, potentially presenting a strong market opportunity. While the AC Milan player would prefer a return to the Premier League, he is reportedly open to other destinations.

Other names include Vitor Reis—who is seeing limited playing time at Manchester City and has prior experience in La Liga from his spell at Girona—and Piero Hincapié, who is not getting the minutes he desires at Arsenal; both could potentially be pursued on loan. A similar situation applies to Lucas Beraldo, though it is unlikely that PSG would strengthen a direct rival in the Champions League. Jonathan Tah of Bayern Munich is also a difficult target, while Jorrel Hato—currently at Chelsea—is also on the radar, with the added versatility of being able to play as a left-back.

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TUNIS (TUNISIA) (ITALPRESS/MNA) – Tunisian President Kais Saied has criticized previous reforms to the education system, arguing that they did not reflect the popular will but were instead the result of external impositions. He expressed this view during a meeting held on November 6 at the Carthage Palace with the Minister of Education—who also serves as President of the Higher Council for Education and Training—Noureddine Nouri, and the Council’s Secretary-General, Mohamed Ali Boughdiri.

During the meeting, Saied emphasized the role of this constitutional institution in shaping society, asserting that there can be no future for new generations without a national, democratic education system that is accessible to everyone, in every part of the country. The President also referenced the past policy of “draining the sources” [of thought], arguing that it contributed to stifling critical thinking—a phenomenon he believes persists today, exacerbated by the growing influence of social media and the risks of intellectual manipulation.

Saied called for the identification of new methods to develop the education system and for the organization of regular meetings to exchange ideas and proposals, while avoiding past errors and political maneuvering. He further stressed that any foreign models considered for inspiration should only be adopted after listening to Tunisian citizens, who are capable of developing solutions and approaches that could also prove useful to other nations. Particular attention was given to students living in the most remote areas.

The President highlighted the need to ensure the availability of school transportation and to provide all necessary materials for students to continue their education, reiterating that education is a right that must be guaranteed to all on an equal basis, free from any discrimination.

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