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COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 31 May - 6 June
During the week from 31 May to 6 June, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continued to decrease for the 10th week in a row from 354 to 324 (-8.5%), while the number of their identified close contacts increased from 766 cases the previous week to 908 (+18.5%).
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Call for projects on Cloud Infrastructure and Services
Following the call for expressions of interest launched in April, the Ministry of the Economy is today launching a call for projects for economic operators wishing to participate in the development of next-generation Cloud infrastructures and services.
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World Climate and Security Report 2021: Warning of catastrophic climate risks and urging significant Greenhouse Gas Reductions
On 7 June 2021, the Expert Group of the International Military Council on Climate and Security (IMCCS) released its second annual World Climate and Security Report (WCSR), which warns of the compound security threats posed by the convergence of climate change with other global risks, such as COVID-19.
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World Food Safety Day 2021 - Take part in the quiz organized by the Government Commissariat for Quality, Fraud and Food Safety
The International Word Food Safety Day is traditionally held on June 7. This year's campaign is under the theme "Healthy Foods, Healthy Futures”.
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Launch of the vaccination for homeless people
On 1 and 2 June 2021, a vaccination session was organised for homeless people at the "Wanteraktioun" premises.
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Exchange between Paulette Lenert and Didier Reynders, European Commissioner for Justice
On the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the existence of CEC Luxembourg, the Minister for Consumer Protection, Paulette Lenert, and the European Commissioner for Justice, Didier Reynders, had an exchange on current consumer-protection issues.
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Signing of a Memorandum of Understanding and presentation of the first joint call for projects by the Ministry of Agriculture and the Luxembourg National Research Fund
The Minister of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development, Romain Schneider, and the Secretary-General of the Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR), Marc Schiltz, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Thursday 3 June 2021 to launch a first joint call for research projects: "Sustainable and resilient agriculture and food systems".
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François Bausch to speak at the launch event of the World Climate and Security Report 2021
On 7 June 2021as of 4 p.m. CET, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, François Bausch, will participate as a speaker in the worldwide launch of the World Climate and Security Report 2021.
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COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 24 - 30 May
During the week from 24 to 30 May, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 decreased again from 495 to 354 (-28.5%), while the number of their identified close contacts also decreased from 1,757 cases the previous week to 1,298 (-40.6%).
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Designation of the body to host the European Consumer Center for Luxembourg for the period 2022/2023
En date du 31 mai 2021 et conformément au règlement européen établissant notamment un programme en faveur du Marché intérieur, le ministère de la Protection des consommateurs a désigné le Centre Européen des consommateurs GIE comme organisme éligible à soumettre la demande de...
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COVID-19-tests for events with more than 150 participants authorised by the Health Directorate
The Ministry of Health and the Health Directorate would like to clarify some of the information that has been disseminated in recent days via social networks and the press concerning tests before events with more than 150 participants.
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Publication of the Grand-Ducal Regulation on the use of the Nutri-Score in Luxembourg
On May 25, 2021, the Grand-Ducal Regulation of May 7, 2021 on the use of the Nutri-Score has been published. Luxembourg companies can therefore use the Nutri-Score logo for the products in question, in accordance with the rules provided.
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COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 17 - 23 May
During the week from 17 to 23 May and for the 4th week in a row, the number of people testing positive for COVID-19 continued to decrease from 728 to 495 (-35.0%), while the number of their identified close contacts also decreased from 1,757 cases the previous week to 1,298 (-26.1%).
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Public consultation in the context of the EU strategy for sustainable textiles
La Commission européenne lance une consultation publique dans le contexte de sa stratégie pour des textiles durables. Cette consultation s’adresse à toutes les parties prenantes de la chaîne de valeur du textile, aux pouvoirs publics, consommateurs, citoyens, centres de recherche...
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"Rapid, targeted and appropriate response": IMF praises Luxembourg's response to the Corona crisis
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) praises the Grand Duchy for its handling of the COVID crisis.