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Monthly testing of the country's siren network: information for people from Ukraine
Every first Monday of the month, the emergency services test the siren network installed throughout the country.
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Measures decided by the Tripartite Coordination Committee with regard to housing
In order to alleviate the pressure of rising prices on the purchasing power of the most vulnerable households, the agreement signed between the government, the Union des entreprises luxembourgeoises (UEL) and the trade unions CGFP and LCGB provides for three measures supporting both tenants and owners.
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Control of payment service providers
A control of payment service providers, organized by the Ministry for Consumer Protection, showed that the branches established in Luxembourg operate in compliance with the Consumption Code. However, the Ministry draws the attention of consumers that significant costs are linked to these operations.
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New COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 21 - 27 March 2022
The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has increased from 7,791 to 9,550 cases (+23%) for the week of 21 to 27 March 2022.
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Claude Haagen welcomed the new Ambassador of the United States of America, H. E. Thomas M. Barrett
Claude Haagen, Minister of Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development, welcomed the new Ambassador of the United States of America, H.E. Thomas M. Barrett, on Tuesday, 29 March 2022, as part of his inauguration.
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The ESRIC-ESA Space Resources Challenge: Getting ready for Moon prospection
European Space Agency (ESA) & European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) challenged European and Canadian engineering teams to develop vehicles capable of prospecting resources within a testbed of the Moon's shadowy polar regions.
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Signing of the "Pakt vum Zesummeliewen" in the municipalities of Schifflange, Steinfort, Echternach and Bettembourg
In March, four municipalities joined the pilot project "Pakt vum Zesummeliewen". The municipalities of Schifflange, Steinfort, Echternach and Bettembourg have just signed the pact with the Ministry of Family, Integration and the Greater Region and with the SYVICOL.
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lux-Airport investing in the production of sustainable aviation fuel based on renewable energy by acquiring a shareholding in Norsk e-Fuel
François Bausch, Minister for Mobility and Public Works, together with René Steinhaus, President and CEO of lux-Airport, Richard Forson, President and CEO of Cargolux Airlines International, and Carl Berninghausen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Norsk e-Fuel, presented lux-Airport's plan to invest in the production of sustainable aviation fuel.
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Sam Tanson participated in the informal meeting of the Vendôme Group − Joint statement
On March 28, 2022 Minister of Justice, Vincent Van Quickenborne, hosted a meeting of the "Vendôme Group", in which the French, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish and Luxembourg Ministers of Justice participated.
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Raising awareness on the risks faced by people fleeing the war in Ukraine to become victims of exploitation and human trafficking
Following the war in Ukraine, many people continue to flee their country to other European countries, including Luxembourg. Most of them are women, children and elderly people, often lacking financial and material resources.
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ESRIC unveils the first five start-ups selected as part of the "Start-up Support Programme"
Following the first call for applications, the European Space Resources Innovation Centre (ESRIC) has selected the five start-ups to participate in the "Start-up Support Programme” (SSP) and begin their pre-incubation in April 2022.
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New COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 14 - 20 March 2022
The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has increased from 5,968 to 7,779 cases (+30%) for the week of 14 to 20 March 2022.
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"eMaisha Pay" wins the fourth edition of the CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa programme in Dubai
After the three first editions took place in Luxembourg, this year's special edition of the "CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa" programme was held in Dubai from 21 until 23 March in the context of the World Expo 2020. eMaisha Pay from Uganda bested eight other fintech finalists from Africa and won this year's edition of the CATAPULT: Inclusion Africa 2022 boot camp.
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COVID-19 vaccination: a new helpline to address the fears of non-vaccinated people
Although COVID-19 vaccines have been proven to save lives, a significant number of citizens are still reluctant to get vaccinated.
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Energy allowance application form now available online
The energy allowance for low-income households proposed by the minister of Family Affairs and Integration, Corinne Cahen, is part of the package of measures aimed at households that are severely impacted by rising energy prices.