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Foundation stone laid for new CIPA in Eischen
On 15 November, the foundation stone for the new Integrated Centre for the Elderly (CIPA) of the operator HPPA a.s.b.l. was laid in Eischen, on the former football field, a few metres from the Belgian border.
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Joint declaration for a nuclear-free EU taxonomy
At a joint press conference on November 11, 2021, Carole Dieschbourg, Luxembourg's minister for the Environment, Climate and Sustainable Development, presented a declaration for a nuclear-free taxonomy together with Ministers from Germany, Austria, Portugal and Denmark.
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New COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 1 - 7 November
The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has slightly increased from 1,120 to 1,211 cases (+8%) for the week of 1 to 7 November.
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COVID-19 vaccination: booster dose after primary vaccination for persons aged 65 years and older and for health professionals
Following the recommendations of the High Council for Infectious Diseases (Conseil supérieur des maladies infectieuses – CSMI) of 8 November 2021, a booster dose of coronavirus vaccination may be administered.
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First results of the effectiveness assessment of COVID-19 vaccine in Luxembourg for the period from 28 December 2020 to 15 June 2021, with a focus on people aged 70+
The COVID-19 pandemic represents a major challenge for public health. Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 is an essential in the fight against COVID-19.
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Corinne Cahen received H.E. the ambassador Claire Lignières-Counathe
On 8 November 2021, Corinne Cahen, Minister for Family Affairs and Integration and Minister for the Greater Region, received the French ambassador, Claire Lignières-Counathe, on a courtesy visit.
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Communication from the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs concerning temporary immigration restrictions
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs wishes to inform of the publication of the Grand-Ducal regulation of 2 November 2021 establishing the list of third countries from which the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg accepts vaccination certificates.
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New COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 25 - 31 October
For the week of 25 to 31 October, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has increased from 981 to 1,118 cases (+14%), as well as the number of their identified close contacts, which increased to 4,452, compared to 4,031 cases the week before (+10%).
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COVID-19: Modification of the data in the daily and weekly reports concerning the complementary dose (dose 3) of vaccination
In order to allow anyone interested to follow and analyse the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic in Luxembourg, the Ministry of Health publishes a daily report presenting the key statistical data in a clear and transparent way.
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Communication by the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs concerning temporary immigration measures
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs wishes to inform that the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has acted on the Council Recommendation (EU) 2021/1782 of 8 October 2021 amending Recommendation (EU) 2020/912 on the temporary restriction on non-essential travel into the EU and the possible lifting of such restriction.
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Update: request by an initiative committee to hold a referendum declared admissible
Today, the Prime Minister, Minister of State, Xavier Bettel, has decided that the request for the organisation of a referendum on the proposed revision of Chapter VI of the Constitution, submitted by an initiative committee and received on 26 October 2021, is declared admissible as it meets the requirements set by the amended law of 4 February 2005.
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Best Agers' Forum: Digitalisation and Intergenerationality
On 23 October 2021, the Minister for Family Affairs and Integration Corinne Cahen attended the fifth edition of the "Best Agers' Forum", a conference dedicated to promoting the actions of municipalities for the benefit of the elderly, which took place at the Centre Prince Henri in Walferdange.
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Sam Tanson and Corinne Cahen present the concept of the "transition programme" for former prisoners
The transition from prison to life in freedom is often very complex. For the people concerned, leaving prison is accompanied by a large number of trials, whether it be the re-establishment of family, friendship and social ties, the search for a job or the search for accommodation.
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New COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 18 - 24 October
For the week of 18 to 24 October, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has increased from 786 to 981 cases (+25%), as well as the number of their identified close contacts, which increased to 4,031, compared to 3,114 cases the week before (+29%).
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Statement by Jean Asselborn on the announcement by the Israeli authorities regarding the expansion of illegal settlements
"I condemn the announcement by Israeli authorities, on 24 October, regarding the publication of tenders for the construction of more than 1,300 housing units in Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, as well as a tender for the construction of an additional 83 units in Givat Hamatos in East Jerusalem."