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World Hepatitis Day: the Ministry of Health and Social Security is stepping up its commitment
To mark World Hepatitis Day, which takes place every 28 July, the Ministry of Health and Social Security, in collaboration with the National Infectious Diseases Service and partner associations, is raising public awareness on the need to step up efforts to combat this disease, which affects millions of people around the world.
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Xavier Bettel on a working visit to Romania
The Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Xavier Bettel, made a working visit to Romania on 23 and 24 July 2024.
Swimming is once again permitted on the beaches of Rommwiss and Burfelt
The Water management agency announces that following the proliferation of cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) detected last week on the beaches of Rommwiss and Burfelt in the Lac de la Haute-Sûre ─ associated with the presence of high concentrations of toxins produced by these cyanobacteria ─ the situation has returned to normal.
Introduction of a draft law to grant journalists access to information and to promote professional journalism and democratic debate
A legal right of access to information will be introduced to facilitate the work of professional journalists, as part of a wider reform aimed at promoting democratic debate and press freedom in Luxembourg.
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Martine Hansen visits the repair café in Mertzig
Minister for Consumer Protection discusses challenges and solutions for promoting more responsible consumption.
Presence of blue-green algae: swimming banned at Burfelt and Rommwiss beach
As part of the regular monitoring of bathing water quality, a significant proliferation of cyanobacteria, commonly known as ‘blue algae’, has been observed in the Lac de la Haute-Sûre at Rommwiss and Burfelt beaches.