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Cannabis trafficking ring dismantled in major operation near Luxembourg border
RTL Today
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German police arrested 27 people and uncovered a network of large-scale illegal cannabis farms near Luxembourg in a sweeping dawn raid involving 900 officers on Tuesday morning. German police arrested 27 people and searched 27 properties on...
Orange heat alert for Luxembourg, police start wearing bodycams, and France bans smoking in public places
RTL Today
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The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for 1 July. Luxembourg HEATWAVE – Meteolux has issued an orange heat alert for today, with temperatures expected to reach up to 35°C across Luxembourg. The alert is in effect from 12pm to...
Cyprus Business Now: real estate, surplus, EU fund approval
Cyprus Mail
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July 1, 2025
The Columbia Group is set to acquire the Secret Valley resort from Bank of Cyprus’ real estate management unit (REMU) in a deal valued at over €130 million, it emerged on Monday. According to Economy Today, who first ran the story, the...
EU visa restrictions for Georgian diplomatic passport holders take effect
JAMnews
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June 30, 2025
Restrictions on Georgian diplomatic passports According to information from the Georgian government, EU visa restrictions on holders of Georgian diplomatic passports have already come into effect. In particular, Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze...
Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile pick Luxembourg for SatCo HQ
RCR Wireless News
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June 30, 2025
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile are moving ahead with SatCo, their joint venture aimed at delivering direct-to-device satellite broadband throughout Europe, by establishing the company’s headquarters in Luxembourg. The decision leverages Luxembourg’s...
Vodafone, AST set up SatCo HQ in Luxembourg for 2026 launch
Mobile Europe
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June 30, 2025
Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile announced their new joint venture satellite company, SatCo, will be headquartered in Luxembourg, for what they describe as “a European sovereign integrated satellite service”. SatCo was announced at MWC in 2025....
France's BNP Paribas acquires HSBC's custody business in Germany
AK&M
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AK&M 30 June 2025 17:43 BNP Paribas, through its Securities Services division, has entered into an agreement to acquire the depository operations division of HSBC Continental Europe S.A. in Germany. This is reported in a press release from BNP...
Sparkassen, the German bank that said ‘Nein’ to Bitcoin is now building a gateway
crypto.news
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June 30, 2025
Three years after shutting down the idea, Germany’s largest banking group is making a U-turn. Sparkassen plans to let retail clients trade Bitcoin and other digital assets by 2026, signaling a seismic shift in traditional finance’s stance on...
Poultry business update: What did you miss this June?
Poultry World
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June 30, 2025
We’re keeping our finger on the pulse and bring you a summary of the latest business updates from the global poultry industry from June, including the introduction of WingScan to Spain and a 3-in-1 poultry vaccine in India. This and more from the...
Luxembourg City prepares for massive crowds over National Day weekend
RTL Today
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From concerts to fireworks, parades to parties – Luxembourg City is gearing up for a packed weekend of festivities for National Day, with over 100,000 visitors expected on Sunday evening alone. Saturday, 21 June: Music and the monarchy Festivities...
Luxembourg drone firms expand battlefield-ready tech
RTL Today
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From battlefield testing in Ukraine to expanding domestic production, Luxembourg companies are rapidly advancing their drone technologies for both military and civilian use. Luxembourg’s growing drone sector Several Luxembourg-based companies are...
Fashion Brand Veronica Beard Sets Its Eyes On International Growth
Forbes
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The brand, known for its versatile styling and layering of blazers and dickeys, plus jeans, shoes ... More and accessories, has built a reputation as a contemporary fashion label that can dress the modern working woman. (Veronica Beard pre-fall...
Was Hitler a communist, as claimed by German politician Alice Weidel?
RTL Today
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Hitler was not a leftist, say experts, rejecting Alice Weidel's claim as a distortion with no basis in serious historical debate. During the campaign for Germany's federal elections, Weidel referred to Hitler as a communist and far-left extremist...
Tech jobs aplenty in Dubai’s AI boom – depending on your passport
Scroll.in
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June 30, 2025
This article was originally published in Rest of World, which covers technology’s impact outside the West. Ameca, a humanoid robot, smiled and blinked at the crowd at Dubai AI Week 2025, a celebration of all things artificial intelligence....
Coinbase Named a “Disruptor” on TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025
Techstory
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June 29, 2025
In a clear demonstration of its growing influence, Coinbase was named to TIME’s 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025 in the “Disruptor” category. This recognition underscores the recognition of the crypto exchange’s growing influence in policy,...
Luxembourg: EIB backs Artec 3D’s cutting-edge RDI in 3D scanning technologies
The European Sting
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June 19, 2025
(Credit: Unsplash) This article is published in association with European Investment Bank. Luxembourg-based 3D scanning developer lands EIB venture debt financing to advance its RDI in next-generation scanning technologies EIB funding supports...
Association of Doctors and Dentists: AMMD criticizes new collective agreement in the hospital sector
RTL Today
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July 17, 2025
The Association of Doctors and Dentists (AMMD) has expressed strong surprise and criticism regarding the new collective agreement in Luxembourg’s hospital sector. In a statement, the association says it feels blindsided by the National Health Fund...
Luxembourg architect Léon Krier dies at 79
RTL Today
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Léon Krier, the Luxembourg-born architect whose traditionalist vision left a lasting imprint on urban landscapes across Europe and beyond, has died. Luxembourg architect and urbanist Léon Krier has passed away. Known for his neoclassical style,...
Livestream Emerges as Leading Platform for Global Live TV Streaming
South Africa Today
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June 28, 2025
Luxembourg, June, 2025 — Live Stream is redefining the way audiences around the world access live television by offering a seamless, no-cost streaming experience for popular TV channels. With growing demand for flexible, high-quality content...
Critical minerals and genocide in the Congo
Green Left
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July 18, 2025
When people hear the word “genocide”, they probably think of Gaza, maybe Sudan as well. But the world’s worst genocide has occurred over nearly three decades in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during viciously fought wars for power —...