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CID Launches manhunt for Don Chris over massive job scam
Independent (Uganda)
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July 8, 2025
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has launched a manhunt for Asiimwe Christian, also known as Don Chris, owner of Skypins Tours and Travel Company, who is on the run after allegedly defrauding more...
Judicial Investigation Launched Against Director of Luxembourg's Escher Conservatoire
The Violin Channel
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July 7, 2025
A report from the Luxemburger Wort has noted that Jean Halsdorf, the director of Luxembourg's Escher Conservatoire, has been placed on leave following accusations of misconduct. The Conservatoire sent out a letter to the parents of its students,...
Political Assault in Brussels: Young Man Attacked for Wearing Trump Cap
The European Conservative
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July 7, 2025
On the night of Thursday, July 3rd, a young German citizen was assaulted in Place du Luxembourg in Brussels, just steps from the European Parliament. The incident occurred at the well-known bar ’The Network,’ a popular gathering spot for EU...
Qualifier preview: Are Luxembourg's football clubs ready for Europe?
RTL Today
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July 8, 2025
The qualifying rounds for 2025/26's European club competitions get underway on Tuesday evening when FC Differdange kick off the first match of their tie against Kosovar outfit Drita. As has been customary for the last couple of years, Luxembourg...
Luxembourg Inflation Rises To 1-Year High
RTTNews
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July 7, 2025
Consumer price inflation in Luxembourg accelerated in June to the highest level in one year, data from the statistical office showed on Monday. The consumer price index rose 2.2 percent year-on-year in June, faster than the 2.0 percent increase in...
Who are the 8 companies that Ireland invests in that have links to illegal Israeli settlements?
The Journal
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July 8, 2025
INTERNATIONAL HEADLINES WERE made when Michael McGrath, Ireland’s then Minister for Finance, announced the State’s divestment from six companies with ties to illegal Israeli settlements. The decision, made in April 2024, was soon followed up by...
Luxembourg Tops Wealth-Happiness Correlation Index in Global Study
News Ghana
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July 6, 2025
Luxembourg demonstrates the strongest correlation between wealth and citizen wellbeing according to a 2025 analysis of 45 high-GDP nations. The study, incorporating World Happiness Report data, ranked countries using GDP per capita, quality of...
Eighteen EU countries call for 'simplification' of EU Deforestation Law
Euronews
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Eighteen EU countries have asked the European Commission to start a process of "simplification" of the EU deforestation law and further postpone its implementation in a letter seen by Euronews on Monday. "We urge the European Commission to swiftly...
PM and Grand Duke attend: Cape Verde marks 50 years of independence with Luxembourg visit
RTL Today
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July 7, 2025
Cape Verde marked 50 years of independence this weekend with official celebrations attended by Grand Duke Henri and Prime Minister Luc Frieden. At the invitation of Cape Verdean President José Maria Neves, Grand Duke Henri travelled to the island...
Natia Turnava Participates in IMF and World Bank Constituency Meeting Panel Discussion
Caucasus Business Week
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Governor of the National Bank of Georgia, Natia Turnava, took part in a panel discussion held in Luxembourg as part of the IMF and World Bank OEDNE/EDS19 Constituency Meeting. The discussion focused on the importance of the green economy, current...
European Public Prosecutor's Office: Luxembourg bus companies investigated over €23 million fraud allegations
RTL Today
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July 7, 2025
On the order of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO), police searched several bus companies and the home of a former employee in connection with a suspected €23 million fraud. The Luxembourg judicial police carried out the raids as part...
'Excellent collaboration': France hands over two suspects to Luxembourg police in organised crime case
RTL Today
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July 7, 2025
Luxembourg police have praised their collaboration with French counterparts during a joint investigation into organised crime linked to thefts and burglaries. As part of the cross-border operation, the criminal investigation department of...
EU states push to ease anti-deforestation law
The Pig Site
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July 7, 2025
Eighteen countries call for delays and simpler rules Most European Union countries have demanded further changes to the bloc's anti-deforestation law, saying some of its producers cannot be expected to meet its terms and face a competitive...
Giorgio Parola appointed Chairman of the Management Board at IMON International
Asia Plus
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10:30, todayAuthor: Asia-Plus Microcredit deposit organization IMON International has announced the appointment of Giorgio Parola as Chairman of the Management Board. Mr. Parola is recognized as one of the leading international experts in...
Federated Hermes launches US equity fund to European and international investors
Investment Week
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July 7, 2025
The fund is Dublin-domiciled and and registered for sale in the UK, with other registrations expected to follow in multiple European countries including France, Germany and Luxembourg, as well as in Singapore. The strategy will adopt MDT's...
Impact Life Insurance Company Limited launches “ABRABOPA” product in Kumasi
Joy FM
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July 7, 2025
Ghana's insurance industry penetration lags at a mere 1.4% of GDP compared to 2.8% in Kenya and 17% in South Africa—owing to limited awareness, high premium costs, and distrust of insurance providers. With the advent of mobile banking and...
Who actually are the Tour de France team sponsors?
Cyclist
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July 9, 2025
Professional cyclists have mainly raced in trade teams since the early days of the sport – apart from a 30ish-year period when Tour de France organiser Henri Desgrange decided countries were the way forward – meaning fans of the sport have a vast...
GP thought 'sod this' and now travels world in campervan as stress of job was 'going to kill me'
Lancs Live
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July 7, 2025
A former GP who felt the stress of the job after the pandemic was “going to kill (him)” has sold his home and belongings to buy a campervan and travel the world instead. Gary Grant, 47, was living alone in a rental property in Lytham St Annes,...
Knowledge Nugget: World Bank ranked India among ‘most equal countries’: How is it relevant for UPSC Exam
The Indian Express
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July 7, 2025
Take a look at the essential events, concepts, terms, quotes, or phenomena every day and brush up your knowledge. Here’s your knowledge nugget for today on Gini Index 2025.(Relevance: UPSC frequently asks questions on reports and indices. The key...
More new-build homes sold, prices up once again
Statistics Netherlands
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July 9, 2025
The 9.3 percent rise in the price of new-build homes in Q1 2025 was the largest increase in at least two years. This is according to the price index for new home sales, which corrects for the quality and type of new-build homes sold. In Q1 2025,...