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European Space Resources Innovation Centre and Airbus Defence and Space to collaborate on lunar resources extraction technologies
This Strategic Partnership will support the development of key European In-Situ Resources Utilisation technologies, accelerating the development of the Moon Economy around Space Resources.
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Submission by an initiative committee of a request to hold a referendum on the proposed revision of Chapter VI of the Constitution
Today, a request for a referendum under Article 114 of the Constitution has been submitted to the Prime Minister, Minister of State, Xavier Bettel, by an initiative committee in the context of the revision of Chapter VI of the Constitution.
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Italy and Luxembourg sign memorandum on space cooperation
Marc Serres, CEO of the Luxembourg Space Agency, and Giorgio Saccoccia, President of the Italian Space Agency, signed today a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) that will serve to catalyze and significantly deepen cooperation between the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and Italy in the field of space.
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European Space Resources Innovation Centre launches the world's first start-up support programme dedicated to Space Resources
The ESRIC Start up Support Programme (SSP) has been presented today by Mathias Link, ESRIC director, in presence of the Luxembourg's Minister of the Economy, Franz Fayot and of representatives of the ESA, LSA and LIST. Located in Luxembourg, it is the first programme worldwide dedicated to commercial initiatives in the field of space resources utilization.
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Inauguration of the new Ligue HMC workshop „bei de Leemkaulen”
Inauguration of the new Ligue HMC workshop „bei de Leemkaulen” On 22 October, the Minister for Family Affairs and Integration, Corinne Cahen, attended
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UAS Professional Forum - Online Webinar (16.12.2021)
This first UAS Professional Forum organized by the DAC aims to address various topics and questions around the UAS SPECIFIC category. At this event, all professional operators will have the opportunity to exchange on their experiences and further deepen their understanding of the EU Drone Regulation.
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New COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 11 - 17 October
For the week of 11 to 17 October, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has increased from 675 to 786 cases (+16%), while the number of their identified close contacts has decreased from 3,540 to 3,114 cases (-12%).
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Launch of the 2nd edition of the Circular By Design Challenge
For the second year, the Luxembourg Creative Industries Cluster of Luxinnovation, with the support of the Ministry of the Economy, is organising the Circular by Design Challenge. This program aims to accompany creative people engaged in sustainable and circular achievements. This second promotion is now open to foreign entrepreneurs.
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A live Q&A dedicated to vaccination against COVID-19
Vaccination is currently the most effective tool to stop the epidemic and help us regain our freedom.
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Extension of the health measures for air travel to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Ministry of Health wish to inform of the extension of the sanitary measures applicable for all air travel to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.chy of Luxembourg until 18 December 2021 included.
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6th Intergovernmental Commission to strengthen cross-border cooperation
On 19 October 2021, the 6th meeting of the Franco-Luxembourg Intergovernmental Commission to strengthen cross-border cooperation (IGC) took place in Esch-Belval. The delegation of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was led by Ms Corinne Cahen, Minister for the Greater Region, and that of the French Republic by Mr Clément Beaune, Secretary of State for European Affairs.
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Several COVID-19 infections at the CIPA "Résidence op der Waassertrap" in Belvaux
At CIPA "Résidence op der Waassertrap" in Belvaux (municipality of Sanem), there is currently a cluster of people infected with COVID-19.
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Optimisation dose of mRNA vaccine for people who received a single dose of the COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen
In order to optimise the protection of those vaccinated with the single-dose vaccine of the COVID-19 Vaccine Janssen, the Government Council, at its meeting on 15 October, decided to follow the recommendation of the Higher Council of Infectious Diseases (Conseil supérieur des maladies infectieuses) of 14 October for an additional injection of mRNA vaccine.
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Vote on Bill 7456 – increasing the powers of competent authorities for better consumer protection
On October 15, 2021, the Chamber of Deputies proceeded to vote on Bill 7456 with a view to implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/2394 of the European Parliament and of the Council of December 12, 2017 on cooperation between national authorities responsible for ensuring the application of consumer protection legislation.
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Free COVID-19 PCR tests for persons, who received a first dose of a COVID-19-vaccine before the new COVID-law takes effect
Following the recommendations of the Council of State regarding the new CovidCheck system that will be effective from 1 November, the government has decided to make available free COVID-19 PCR tests to anyone who received a first dose of a COVID-19-vaccine before 18 October (the date on which the new COVID law takes effect).