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The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs welcomes the generosity of the Luxembourgish population and the numerous initiatives, which aim at supporting the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.

The Ministry for Consumer Protection is organising, together with Caritas Luxembourg as part of their project for sustainable textiles https://rethink.lu/, a round table discussion.

The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has increased from 3,648 to 4,670 cases (+28%) for the week of 21 to 27 February 2022.

Before my interview this morning on the radio station 100,7, I had just heard the description by the mayor of Kharkiv of the dramatic situation in his city. He said that Putin's troops were completely destroying Kharkiv, even a hospital had been bombed, many, many civilians had lost their lives in the street fights and more were certain to follow.

More than 1,000 responses in 3 days, the survey that the Ministry for Consumer Protection has launched in mid-February has aroused the interest of consumers. The ministry wishes, in a second phase, to explore the issues raised in greater depth and is counting on interested parties to participate in the discussion groups which are organized from mid-March.

Statement of the executives of the Greater Region on the war in Ukraine We, the Chief Executives of the Greater Region Summit*, condemn the ongoing

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.