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Launch of the Nutri-Score information campaign
As of July 5, the Ministry for Consumer Protection is launching an information campaign on Nutri-Score, the logo that can be found on the packaging of processed products and which provides information on the nutritional quality of the food product.
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New waiting list for anyone wishing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, including cross-border workers
This week, phase 6 of the vaccination campaign (age group 18-54 years) has been completed.
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Statement by the Luxembourg Government on press articles published about tax rulings and so-called information letters
The Luxembourg Government takes note of the publication of a series of articles in the international press concerning alleged informal tax rulings and so-called 'information letters', and refutes the numerous allegations on tax ruling practices in Luxembourg and more specifically the gratuitous claim that there would be some kind of administrative practice involving so-called 'information letters'
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UAS OPEN A1 / A3 training course now available in German and Luxembourgish
UAS OPEN A1 / A3 training is now also available in German and Luxembourgish!
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Second digital edition of the "Groupe d'échange et de soutien en matière d'intégration au niveau local" (GRESIL)
After the success of the first virtual edition of the "Groupe d'échange et de soutien en matière d'intégration au niveau local" (GRESIL) in January 2021, the second virtual information event took place on 30 June 2021.
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Press release in relation to the extension of the health measures for all travel from the United Kingdom to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
In view of the circulation of mutated strains of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the transmissibility of which seems to be increased, and in particular the spread of the so-called "delta" variant (B.1.617.2), the additional sanitary measures applicable to all travel from the United Kingdom to the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg have been extended until 15 July 2021 inclusive.
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COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 21 - 27 June
During the week from 21 to 27 June, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continued to increase slightly from 90 to 107 (+19%), while the number of their identified close contacts decreased from 396 cases the previous week to 353 (-11.1%).
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Invitations for COVID-19 vaccination launched for adolescents aged 12-17 years, with priority given to the most vulnerable
The first invitations for vaccination against the coronavirus will be sent out this week to adolescents aged between 12 and 17, starting with the oldest.
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"Fly It Safe" - Safety information on the public use of drones (UAS) in Luxembourg
In order to ensure the safety of people on the ground and other airspace users, the new European regulation on drones (UAS) provides a series of safety measures to be observed by every UAS pilot. The Directorate of Civil Aviation recalls the essential rules for all UAS users in the OPEN category through posters which are available here!
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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 of 18 June 2020 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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COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 14 - 20 June
During the week from 14 to 20 June and for the 12th week in a row, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continued to decrease significantly from 189 to 90 (-52.3%).
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Joint Benelux-Baltic position paper regarding the importance of impact assessments of EU-policies on border regions
Joint Benelux-Baltic position paper regarding the importance of impact assessments of EU-policies on border regions Joint Benelux-Baltic position
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Vaccination with a combination of two different COVID-19 vaccines
A number of EU Member States apply a vaccination strategy involving the administration of a second dose of a different COVID-19 vaccine from that used for the first dose. For example, some EU citizens may receive a first dose of Vaxzevria, and a second dose of Comirnaty. This process is called heterologous vaccination (sometimes called "mix and match").
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Corinne Cahen signed the Lisbon Declaration launching the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness
On 21 June 2021, minister for Family Affairs and Integration, Corinne Cahen, digitally took part, in the Conference launching the European Platform on Combatting Homelessness, organised in Lisbon by the Portuguese Presidency of the Council of the EU, the European Commission and the European Federation of National Organisations Working with the Homeless (FEANTSA).
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New process to schedule an appointment for Large Scale Testing
From Sunday 20 June, anyone older than 6 years of age with a national identification number ("matricule") will be able to make an appointment directly via covidtesting.lu for a PCR test as part of the Large Scale Testing.