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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. #Echobox=1734022923-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/lux…

🚨 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. #Echobox=1734022400-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/lux…

📉 The European Central Bank has reduced interest rates for the third consecutive time, bringing the deposit rate down to 3%. #Echobox=1734015371-2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/europeanunion/…

🚢 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. #Echobox=1734011871-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/res…

📢 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. #Echobox=1733997058-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/mor…

✈️ Planning your travels for next year? Prepare for higher ticket prices, warns Luxembourg’s national airline Luxair and industry experts. #Echobox=1733938061-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/cos…

🧗‍ 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! 💪 #Echobox=1733925773-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/yourluxembourg…

📢 Three Luxembourg companies—Cascade, i-Hub, and LuxHub—have been named among the world’s top regulatory technology innovators in the prestigious RegTech100 list! #Echobox=1733933961-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/businessandfin…

🇱🇺 A family facing return to Angola is awaiting a decision from Luxembourg’s Health Ministry regarding a stay of removal for medical reasons. #Echobox=1733925576-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/ret…

🚢 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. #Echobox=1733914469-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/arc…

🔍 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: #Echobox=1733908549-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/yourluxembourg…

🏡 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. #Echobox=1733852352-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/yourluxembourg…

🇱🇺 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. #Echobox=1733851423-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/lux…

📰 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. #Echobox=1733842048-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/par…

🇺🇦 At a ceremony on Monday, Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel handed over 110 demining kits worth €1 million to aid in humanitarian efforts. #Echobox=1733837804-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/lux…

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.

📚 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. #Echobox=1733763623-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/ine…

📰 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... #Echobox=1733761919-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/world/luxembou…

📉 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. #Echobox=1733759303-2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">luxtimes.lu/europeanunion/…