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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.
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The national education system welcomes Ukrainian pupils
The war situation in Ukraine is forcing many people to leave their country for safety. Providing access to education for Ukrainian refugee children and young people is a legal obligation. It is also and foremost a moral duty for all actors of the Luxembourg school community.
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Update: request by an initiative committee to hold a referendum declared admissible
Today, the Prime Minister, Minister of State, Xavier Bettel, has decided that the request for the organisation of a referendum on the proposed revision of Chapter II of the Constitution, submitted by an initiative committee and received on 17 March 2022, is declared admissible as it meets the requirements set by the amended law of 4 February 2005.
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Submission by an initiative committee of a request to hold a referendum on the proposed revision of Chapter II of the Constitution
Today, a request for a referendum under Article 114 of the Constitution has been submitted to the Prime Minister, Minister of State, Xavier Bettel, by an initiative committee in the context of the revision of Chapter II of the Constitution.
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Travel advice - Russian Federation
In view of the military operations launched by Russia against Ukraine, the Luxembourg Government strongly advises its citizens against all travel to Russia.
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New COVID-19 cases - Weekly review: 7 - 13 March 2022
The number of people testing positive for COVID-19 has increased from 4,794 to 5,968 cases (+24%) for the week of 7 to 13 March 2022.
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Luxembourg's Defence supports a new initiative of Environmental Peacemaking in Mali-Burkina Faso-Niger border region
On Tuesday 15th March 2022, the European Institute of Peace (EIP), TrustWorks Global and the Directorate of Defence of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Luxembourg are launching an 18-month project to promote the inclusion of land and natural resource issues in conflict prevention and resolution in the border region (called Liptako Gourma) of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger in West Africa.
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World Consumer Day – Focus on the right to be heard
March 15, 2022, as every year, is World Consumer Protection Day, highlighting the four fundamental consumer rights: right to security, right to information, right to choose and right to be heard.
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Information on the temporary protection status for people fleeing the war in Ukraine
The Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs and the Ministry of Labour, Employment and the Social and Solidarity Economy wish to provide information on the temporary protection status, in particular regarding the procedure to follow and the rights conferred.
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Closure of some vaccination spots from 16 April
As of 16 April, the 2 vaccination centres Esch-Belval and Ettelbruck as well as some pop-ups will close their doors.
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Protocols eased to facilitate the entry of Ukrainian refugees with pets
The European Commission, in collaboration with the Member States, has decided to derogate from the identification and vaccination requirements for pets of Ukrainian refugees in order to facilitate the entry of refugees with their pets.