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New emergency allowances for micro and small businesses
On 22 April 2020, on the proposal of the Minister for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Lex Delles, the Government Council approved two draft Grand Ducal Regulations aimed at putting in place new financial support measures for micro and small commercial and craft enterprises.
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Prime Minister's first exchange with the ad hoc group to accompany the measures decided as part of the fight against COVID-19
On 20 April 2020, the Prime Minister, Minister of State, Xavier Bettel and the Minister of Health, Paulette Lenert, had a first informal exchange with the Advisory Council to accompany the measures decided as part of the fight against COVID-19.
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www.EPI-Covid19.lu: An Internet platform connecting individual protective equipment supply and demand
In order to connect the supply of and demand for personal protective equipment produced and supplied by Luxembourg companies, the national innovation agency, Luxinnovation, has launched the platform www.EPI-COVID19.lu. The website has been co-developed with the wedo.lu team of the Fédération des Artisans.
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A gradual resumption of courses and classes organised in alternating sessions starting on 4 May 2020
On 16 April 2020, the Minister of Education, Children and Youth, Claude Meisch, explained the phased resumption of activities in schools and childcare facilities.
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Protective measures in the context of COVID-19 in public transport as of 20 April 2020
From Monday 20 April 2020, the following protective measures must be observed in public transport, buses, trains and trams in Luxembourg.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs and SYVICOL organise the distribution of masks to the population
On Wednesday 15 April, a consultation meeting was held between the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Association of Luxembourg Towns and Municipalities (Syndicat des villes et communes luxembourgeoises - SYVICOL) in order to organise the distribution of surgical masks to the entire population and to the services of municipalities and similar entities.
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Exit strategy: a scenario for the gradual lifting of the confinement measures introduced to deal with COVID-19
On 15 April 2020, the Government Council fixed the guidelines for a deconfinement strategy balanced between public health imperatives and the psycho-social and economic aspects of the current confinement.
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Launch of the online application form for the emergency allowance of EUR 2,500 for the self-employed on the business space of MyGuichet.lu
As from today, 14 April 2020, the persons concerned may apply for the aid of EUR 2,500 on the basis of the Grand Ducal Regulation of 8 April 2020 on the establishment of a certified emergency allowance for the self-employed in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Calling start-ups to innovate in order to overcome the COVID-19 crisis in Luxembourg
The Ministry of the Economy, in collaboration with Luxinnovation, is launching a call for projects for young innovative companies under the name "StartupsVsCovid19".
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Report on the government's European policy
The thirteenth edition of the annual report on the government’s European policy has recently been adopted by the government.
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The teleconsultation platform and the patient telemonitoring tool MAELA: Digitalisation in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic
Better understanding of the teleconsultation tool in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic As part of the fight against the propagation of the COVID-19 epidemic, the government has commissioned the eSanté Agency to very quickly set up a teleconsultation...
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Digital IKI – Intangible Cultural Heritage goes digital
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designates as intangible cultural heritage ("Immateriellt Kulturierwen”, IKI) oral traditions and forms of expression, including language, performing arts, social customs, rituals and festive events, knowledge and practices relating to nature, and crafts that people themselves consider as part of their cultural heritage.
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COVID-19: Luxembourg grants access to the SATMED platform free of charge
In the light of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Government of Luxembourg will make the access to the SATMED platform available free of charge for healthcare professionals’ community of selected health organisations to fight the pandemic.
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Covid-19: Launch of the CON-VINCE Study
The Research Luxembourg COVID-19 task force announces the launch of “CON-VINCE”, a study that aims to evaluate the dynamics of the spread of the COVID-19 disease within the Luxembourgish population. The project is one of the several initiatives put in place under the aegis of the task force to help contain the current pandemic.
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Emergency indemnities of 2,500 euros for the self-employed
The self-employed play an essential role in the Luxembourg economy and are also affected by the COVID-19 crisis. In order to support them financially, the Government approved today, on a proposal from the Minister for Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises, Lex Delles, a draft Grand Ducal regulation aimed at establishing a certified emergency indemnity of 2,500 euros in their favor.