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Cuba represented at forum on financial intelligence in Luxembourg
Radio Habana Cuba
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July 10, 2025
Cuba represented at forum on financial intelligence in Luxembourg Havana, July 10 (RHC) Cuba is represented with a delegation at the thirty-first plenary session of the Egmont Group taking place this week in Luxembourg, where it will present its...
This Week in Fintech: TFT Bi-Weekly News Roundup 10/07
The Fintech Times
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July 10, 2025
The Fintech Times Bi-Weekly News Roundup takes a look at the latest fintech stories from around the world on Thursday 10 July 2025. Appointments Ray Barry has joined Finova as customer success director, leading the mortgage and savings software...
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...
What are the best European countries for work-life balance?
Euronews
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Luxembourg, Ireland, and Belgium are all top contenders for the best place to work in Europe, according to the findings of two work-life balance studies out this week. HR Platform Remote and JobLeads, an international job site, crunched publicly...
Safety communications business aims for US and European growth after winning NPIF II investment
BusinessLive
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July 10, 2025
A Lancashire company whose tech can deliver urgent messages during disasters and major incidents is hoping to expand globally after winning funding through the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). Kirkham-based Audiebant, founded by...
Former Tottenham wonderkid breaks down in tears after being ‘racially abused’ in Champions League clash
The Sun
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July 16, 2025
EX-TOTTENHAM star Aramide Oteh was the victim of sickening racist abuse during a Champions League qualifier, his club have claimed. Welsh football club The New Saints released a statement on social media condemning alleged racist abuse against...
Lancashire based mass safety communications company raises seven-figure investment from NPIF II
Lancashire Times
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business Praetura Ventures to boost international expansion (L-R)Laurence Tan (Investment Associate, Praetura Ventures); Charlie Morris (Director, Corporate Finance (Mergers & Acquisitions); Ian Rose (Chairman, Audiebant); Josh Dean (CEO,...
Where Is Cannabis Legal In Europe?
Forbes
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A guide to medical marijuana and recreational use laws across the continent and the United Kingdom. In April 2024, Germany legalized recreational marijuana, becoming the largest country in Europe to turn green. There are currently 28 EU countries...
ADEM report: Luxembourg job growth slumps to 0.9% in 2024
RTL Today
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July 9, 2025
Luxembourg's labour market growth slowed to 0.9% in 2024 with near-stagnation in the private sector, according to new ADEM figures released Wednesday. New data from the National Employment Agency (ADEM) reveals a significant deceleration in job...
ArcelorMittal's pullout plunges German green steel in doubt
Deutsche Welle
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July 17, 2025
Steel is the backbone of German industry — but it's also a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for nearly 7% of Germany's CO2 emissions. As Germany has pledged to become carbon-neutral by 2045 — five years earlier than the rest of...
STATEC: Bankruptcies and liquidations rise in Luxembourg
RTL Today
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July 9, 2025
Business failures are climbing across Luxembourg's economy, with STATEC reporting rising bankruptcies in key sectors and a 28% surge in liquidation procedures during the first six months of 2025. New data from the National Institute of Statistics...
EU alignment: Chamber of Deputies approves revised climate law
RTL Today
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July 9, 2025
A divided Chamber of Deputies approved updates to Luxembourg's climate legislation on Wednesday, with the Greens supporting the bill despite criticising cuts to bicycle subsidies, while the Left Party rejected the market-based approach entirely....
Reproductive rights: Luxembourg MPs vote to abolish abortion 'reflection period'
RTL Today
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July 9, 2025
Luxembourg's parliament voted on Tuesday to eliminate the mandatory waiting period for abortions while rejecting a proposal to extend the legal timeframe for the procedure. On Tuesday, lawmakers in Luxembourg's Chamber of Deputies approved a...
Hybrid work flexibility: Amazon Luxembourg grants employees one day of remote work per week
RTL Today
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July 9, 2025
Employees can now work from home one day each week, following an agreement between the company’s Staff Delegation and management, which came into effect on 1 July. The Independent Luxembourg Trade Union Confederation (OGBL) announced on Wednesday...
Armenia borrows €50M from EIB for Syunik infrastructure
PanARMENIAN.Net
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July 17, 2025 - 11:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A financial agreement titled “Armenia – Resilient Syunik Programme” was signed at the European Investment Bank (EIB) headquarters in Luxembourg in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan and...
Ugandan journalist wins Luxembourg Peace Prize
Independent (Uganda)
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July 9, 2025
Gloria Laker Adiiki Aciro and her daughter Cindy raise Uganda’s national flag in celebration of her recognition, symbolizing their country’s commitment to peace and her role in advancing peace journalism. Luxembourg | THE INDEPENDENT & PEACE NEWS...
Sustainable materials: University of Luxembourg launches hard metals recycling chair
RTL Today
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July 9, 2025
With its new research chair focused on hard metals recycling, Uni.lu seeks to combine academic innovation with industrial expertise to address both environmental and strategic challenges. The University of Luxembourg is creating a new...
Morning Roundup: Government criticised over silence on labour talks, construction costs spike, and fire destroys Tomorrowland main stage
RTL Today
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July 17, 2025
The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Thursday, 17 July. Luxembourg GOVERNMENT CRITICISM – Luxembourg lawmakers, including members of the governing parties, say they have been left in the dark following the second round of...
Home away from home: How young Ukrainians build new lives in Luxembourg
RTL Today
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July 9, 2025
Uprooted by war and forced to grow up fast, young Ukrainians in Luxembourg are carving out new lives far from home, balancing memories of what they left behind with hopes for what lies ahead. Since Russia's 2022 invasion, over six million...
Europe should innovate on defence, play it safe on debt
PubAffairs Bruxelles
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July 16, 2025
Europe’s looming defence spending needs will put new demands on public policy and the public purse. To meet these demands, European Union member states and regional allies will need to work together for collective security. As new ways of building...