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The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs wishes to inform that the temporary restriction on entry into territory of the Grand Duchy for third country nationals has been extended until 30 June inclusive.

Ukraine, which has been facing a war situation for almost a week, has submitted a request for assistance through the European Union's Civil Protection Mechanism, which allows the European Commission to coordinate the delivery of essential supplies to help the Ukrainian civilian population, thus appealing for solidarity from EU Member States.

On Monday, 28 February 2022, the government met with electricity and natural gas suppliers to discuss the exceptional energy price situation and security of supply.

On 28 February 2022, the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, François Bausch, announced military assistance and support measures for Ukraine. He informed the parliamentary Defence committee of this decision this morning.

From 26 February, it is possible to get vaccinated in pharmacies, without waiting for the invitation by post. Anyone aged 12 and over can make an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccination at the various participating pharmacies.

Following the recommendations of the High Council for Infectious Diseases (CSMI) issued on 23 February 2022, the Government Council of 25 February decided to extend the range of vaccines in order to include the new Nuvaxovid vaccine (Novavax).

Peggy Frantzen, Ambassador of Luxembourg to India, and Shri S. Somanath, Chairman ISRO, Secretary DOS, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the aim of significantly deepening cooperation on a national level between the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and India in the field of space.

The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has decreased from 5,871 to 3,648 cases (-38%) for the week of 14 to 20 February 2022.

In view of the favourable evolution with regards to hospitalisations of patients with COVID-19, both in intensive and in normal care, the national Crisis Cell, in agreement with the Fédération des hôptiaux luxembourgeois (FHL), has decided to lower the surge plan to phase 2.

The temporary vaccination centre at Luxexpo The Box (Luxembourg-Kirchberg) will close on 5 March 2022. It will be replaced by the Hall Victor Hugo vaccination centre in Limpertsberg which will reopen on 8 March 2022.

In the context of the recent vote of the new cultural heritage law, Minister of Culture Sam Tanson is pleased to invite all interested parties to one of four presentation and information meetings on the new paradigms that will apply to the protection and enhancement of cultural heritage in Luxembourg.

On 21 February 2022, the Minister of Justice, Sam Tanson, presented the reform of the Luxembourg Business Registers (LBR)*.

All trips to the entire Ukrainian territory are strongly discouraged.

The "extreme weather" Crisis Cell met again at 5.30 pm, under the chairmanship of the Minister for Home Affairs, Taina Bofferding, to assess the situation.

The "extreme weather" Crisis Cell met again at 12:30pm, under the chairmanship of the Minister for Home Affairs, Taina Bofferding, to assess the situation.