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🇨🇦 Luxembourg is on the lookout for a building to host its first embassy in Canada, following the formal appointment of Jean Claude Kugener as the country’s first ambassador to Ottawa.
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Veteran diplomat Jean Claude Kugener was formally appointed as the country’s ambassador to Ottawa last week
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🚨 Luxembourg’s suspension of asylum applications from Syrians has sparked criticism from refugee support organisation @Passerell_LU, which says the move risks leaving hundreds in legal limbo.
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Asylum seekers left in limbo after move to suspend Syrian applications, Passerell says
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📉 The European Central Bank has reduced interest rates for the third consecutive time, bringing the deposit rate down to 3%.
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Back-to-back decreases in borrowing costs expected to continue through mid-2025
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🚢 A major operation is in motion to free the 70 ships stuck on the Moselle River after a cargo ship crash damaged a lock near Koblenz.
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The approximately 70 ships stuck on the Moselle are to be transported through the damaged lock in a lengthy operation
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📢 Luxembourg has retained its 7th position in the EU Gender Equality Index, with an improved score of 75.4/100, surpassing the EU average. While progress is evident, there remain significant challenges to address.
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Grand Duchy scores above EU average in Gender Equality Index but there is room for improvement
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✈️ Planning your travels for next year? Prepare for higher ticket prices, warns Luxembourg’s national airline Luxair and industry experts.
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Entire aviation sector facing price rises, Luxembourg’s national airline warns
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🧗 If you're looking to test your skills on an indoor climbing wall or try your hand at bouldering, Luxembourg and its surroundings have got you covered! 💪
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📢 Three Luxembourg companies—Cascade, i-Hub, and LuxHub—have been named among the world’s top regulatory technology innovators in the prestigious RegTech100 list!
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Annual list picks out leading ‘movers-and-shakers’ in regulatory technology sector
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🇱🇺 A family facing return to Angola is awaiting a decision from Luxembourg’s Health Ministry regarding a stay of removal for medical reasons.
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Luxembourg health ministry to decide fate of family whose request for residence permit on humanitarian grounds was rejected
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🚢 A cargo ship crash in the Moselle River earlier this week has caused major disruptions, leaving around 70 vessels stranded and paralyzing traffic until March.
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River, where around 70 ships are currently stuck following accident on Sunday, serves as transport route for steel giant
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🔍 Struggling to understand how to reduce your annual taxes? EY’s experts Christophe Joosen and Selin Karataş break down the top tax-deductible items that can ease your financial burden. 👉 Read more in our ‘Ask the Expert’ series: https://t.co/pBgtIq8qGt
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🏡 Looking for a charming place to live with easy access to the city? Junglinster, the largest municipality in eastern Luxembourg, is rapidly becoming a top choice for expats and commuters alike.
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🇱🇺 Luxembourg won't take Germany to court over extended border checks, says PM Luc Frieden. Despite legal advice suggesting a strong case, Frieden calls an ECJ lawsuit "not the right answer" and aims for diplomatic solutions.
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Government not considering bringing lawsuit before EU’s top court against Germany, Luc Frieden tells parliament
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📰 The finance committee has approved the draft budget, paving the way for a plenary vote before the Christmas recess. While the coalition parties (CSV and DP) support the plan, opposition members have raised concerns about its long-term focus.
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Country’s budget watchdog and business lobby have criticised lack of long-term planning in spending plans
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🇺🇦 At a ceremony on Monday, Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel handed over 110 demining kits worth €1 million to aid in humanitarian efforts.
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Grand Duchy has donated €73.5 million in goods and services to the war-torn country in 2024
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Huge thanks to LuxTimes for featuring Frida Thorsteinsdottir’s incredible journey as a Climate Youth Delegate at COP29 in Baku. Your support shines a light on the vital role of youth in shaping climate policies and highlights Luxembourg’s commitment to empowering young voices.
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📚 A new report highlights the increasing challenges faced by Luxembourg’s public education system, particularly in addressing social inequality and supporting students with special needs.
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Teachers feel ill-equipped to deal with pupils with special needs, new report says
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📰 The fall of Bashar al-Assad marks the end of a brutal dictatorship that lasted nearly half a century. European leaders, including Luxembourg’s Xavier Bettel and Jean-Claude Juncker, welcome this pivotal moment but urge caution about the challenges ah...
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Syria is in a “pivotal moment” of its history, with many challenges and choices ahead, Bettel says
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📉 A Eurostat study reveals that just 9.4% of people aged 50-74 in Luxembourg remained employed six months after receiving their first pension – one of the lowest rates in Europe.
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Vast majority of employees aged 50 to 74 quit the workforce within months of receiving first pension payment, Eurostat study shows
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