Delhi raises a toast to Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg

Medic leaves job, sells home and buys campervan to travel world

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,...

Cyprus sees fastest ICT job growth in EU over past decade

Cyprus recorded one of the fastest growth rates for ICT employment in the European Union over the past decade, with the number of ICT specialists rising by an average of 9.2 per cent annually between 2014 and 2024, according to Eurostat. In...

Credo Bank increased ROE

Tbilisi (GBC) – Credo Bank's ROE has increased. As of June 1, the bank's Return on Equity is 19.25% (01.06.2024 - 11.62%). A return on equity of >15% is considered optimal for shareholders. This is a kind of satisfaction index. An investor has a...

Louisiana Among Bottom 10 States in Job Satisfaction

Since the US State department issued a rare 'worldwide caution' to Americans, some may be reconsidering their upcoming travel plans, but most are undeterred. However, citizens of some States won't have any plans to re-arrange due to their shocking...

Who are the 8 companies that Ireland invests in that have links to illegal Israeli settlements?

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...

Chamber of Commerce: Geopolitical tensions, bureaucracy slow Luxembourg's economic rebound

The Chamber of Commerce is pushing for structural reforms as new data shows businesses remain below pre-pandemic optimism levels despite recent modest recovery. Luxembourg's business climate has shown signs of recovery, though optimism has yet to...

EU Member States Call for Softer Implementation of Deforestation Law

20A majority of EU member states have requested further modifications to the bloc’s anti-deforestation regulation, citing concerns over the practical and economic implications for domestic producers. A letter addressed to the European Commission,...

Foreign aid is not a luxury - it’s Europe’s smartest investment

Through development funding, Europe can secure its influence and prosperity for generations to come. Franz Fayot is a member of parliament and former Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, and Charles Goerens is a Member of...

CID Launches manhunt for Don Chris over massive job scam

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...

PM and Grand Duke attend: Cape Verde marks 50 years of independence with Luxembourg visit

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...

Judicial Investigation Launched Against Director of Luxembourg's Escher Conservatoire

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,...

Controversial land sale: Differdange municipal councillors voice confusion over corruption allegations

The Luxembourg public prosecutor's office announced Tuesday that the municipality of Differdange may have been "significantly disadvantaged" in a real estate deal now under investigation. An investigation has been launched into allegations of...

Ookla report highlights Europe’s 5G failings

Independent network performance analysis firm Ookla has published a new report that benchmarks progress (or lack of it) towards the European Union’s (EU) 5G deployment objectives and highlights just how disunited Europe is in terms of its regional...

Europe should innovate on defence, play it safe on debt

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...

Qualifier preview: Are Luxembourg's football clubs ready for Europe?

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...

From kitchen to conversation: How youth centre cooking lessons shape community

In youth centres across Luxembourg, cooking sessions are helping adolescents learn about food, nutrition, and culture, providing a social setting that many miss at home. Even during school holidays, learning continues – often outside the...

Eighteen EU countries call for 'simplification' of EU Deforestation Law

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...

'Excellent collaboration': France hands over two suspects to Luxembourg police in organised crime case

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...

Natia Turnava Participates in IMF and World Bank Constituency Meeting Panel Discussion

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...