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Statement by Minister Asselborn on the interview of 2 March 2022 on Radio 100,7
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.
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Diskutéiert mat! - Call for participation in focus groups: After the survey on consumer concerns, the Ministry for Consumer Protection organizes discussions to deepen the issues raised
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.
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Statement of the executives of the Greater Region on the war in Ukraine
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
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Communication from the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs concerning temporary immigration restrictions
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.
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Taina Bofferding confirms assistance to be offered to Ukraine through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism
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.
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Mitigate the impact of rising energy prices: Xavier Bettel, Claude Turmes, Corinne Cahen and Franz Fayot presented a package of measures in the context of rising energy prices
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.
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François Bausch announces military assistance and support measures for Ukraine
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.
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COVID-19: Launch of vaccination by appointment in Luxembourg pharmacies from 26 February
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.
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Nuvaxovid vaccine (Novavax): Use of COVID-19 vaccine from 1 March at noon (12pm) in vaccination centres
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).
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India and Luxembourg sign memorandum on space cooperation
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.
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New COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 14 - 20 February 2022
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.
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COVID-19 and hospitals: scaling down of the hospital surge plan to phase 2
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.
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COVID-19 vaccination centres: closure of the centre Luxexpo The Box and reopening of the centre Hall Victor Hugo
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.
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Information and exchange meetings on the new cultural heritage law
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.
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Sam Tanson presented the reform of Luxembourg Business Registers
On 21 February 2022, the Minister of Justice, Sam Tanson, presented the reform of the Luxembourg Business Registers (LBR)*.