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Regulatory and reimbursement hurdles: Luxembourg osteopaths push for protected title and EU-level standards
RTL Today
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August 10, 2025
Osteopathy is gaining popularity in Luxembourg with nearly 400 practitioners, but reimbursement, regulation, and protection of the title remain key challenges that the profession hopes to address through new legislation and EU-level standards....
Netherlands drops 14.5 tons of aid over Gaza amid political criticism
NL Times
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August 9, 2025
The Netherlands dropped 14.5 tons of food, drinking water, and medical supplies over Gaza on Friday, marking the first in a series of planned drops. Dutch Defense Ministry planes released sixteen parachute-packed aid bundles over a designated drop...
Ireland joins group of European countries in condemning Israel occupation plan for Gaza
The Irish Times
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Ireland has joined a group of European countries to issue a letter strongly condemning Israel’s plan to expand its military operations in Gaza, describing the plans as potentially constituting “a flagrant violation of international law and...
Countermeasures suspended: Bettel clarifies EU–US tariff deal as Mosar questions government stance
RTL Today
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August 8, 2025
Luxembourg’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Xavier Bettel, has confirmed that a political agreement has been reached between the European Union and the United States over threatened import tariffs, temporarily defusing a potential trade...
Ireland signs letter with other European countries ‘strongly condemning’ Netanyahu’s plan to intensify Gaza war
Irish Independent
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Ireland pens letter with other European countries in condemning Israel’s Gaza planNetanyahu faces criticism from allies over plan to escalate the nearly two-year Gaza warProtesters in Israel demand end to Gaza war, release of hostagesIsraeli...
Draft law due September: Passerell: Charity criticises planned changes to reunification law
RTL Today
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August 8, 2025
In June, the Government Council approved a draft bill that proposes changes to the current family reunification law. Approximately 1,600 people are said to be currently waiting for a response from the government after submitting applications for...
EU work-life balance: Luxembourg ranks among top countries for paid leave
RTL Today
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August 8, 2025
From Estonia's generous 39 non-working days to the Netherlands' meagre 29, European workers face stark inequalities in paid time off – with Luxembourg ranking among the continent's top performers at 37 days. European workers experience significant...
Tragedy in Belgium: Woman with Luxembourg ties jumps from motorway bridge with baby
RTL Today
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August 8, 2025
A 33-year-old mother with close ties to Luxembourg jumped from the Remouchamps viaduct in Belgium, clutching her baby in her arms. The motive behind the incident remains unclear. The Liège public prosecutor’s office is treating the case as murder...
Ireland jointly signs letter condemning Israeli govt
RTE Ireland
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August 10, 2025
Ireland has signed a joint letter along with European counterparts condemning the Israeli government's plan to expand the conflict and capture Gaza City. Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Harris and his counterparts in Iceland,...
EU Scandal: EPPO Corruption Czar Kövesi Conceals 'Politically Inconvenient' Corruption
International Business Times - United Kingdom
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August 8, 2025
Brussels, like most bloated bureaucracies, is continually mired in scandals and 'gates' – with almost weekly revelations showing a new impropriety by elected or, just as often, unelected officials. They come with big headlines, like Qatar Gate and...
Public harvesting: Luxembourg's yellow ribbon programme fights fruit waste
RTL Today
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August 8, 2025
While tonnes of fruit rot unpicked in Luxembourg's orchards each year, an innovative government programme allows residents to legally harvest surplus produce – if they spot the telltale yellow ribbon. Tonnes of apples, pears, and other fruit rot...
Luxembourg: Explaining the New Carried Interest Tax Regime
JD Supra - California
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August 7, 2025
On 24 July 2025, the Luxembourg government introduced Bill No. 8590 (the Bill), which proposes a new competitive carried interest tax regime with the stated objectives being: to create a legal framework that fosters the growth of alternative...
Children's International Summer Village: Children from around the world gather in Luxembourg for month-long CISV camp
RTL Today
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August 8, 2025
The Scout Chalet in Schuttrange became an international hub this July, hosting the 2025 CISV camp where children discover shared values across borders. Around 30 children from eight countries arrived in Luxembourg to participate in this year's...
Interactive tool: Private vs public sector: Do you have a good pension in Luxembourg?
RTL Today
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August 8, 2025
With retirement age among the lowest in Europe, Luxembourg still offers high payouts — but our pension scale shows not all retirees benefit equally. In Luxembourg, it's not just salaries that spark envy – pensions do too. Our colleagues at RTL...
'No other party in the Chamber stands for these values': Sunday interview: Dan Hardy reflects on first year, principles, and his party role
RTL Today
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August 10, 2025
MP Dan Hardy of the Alternative Democratic Reform Party (ADR) reflects on his first year in Luxembourg's Chamber of Deputies, stressing his party's role as the "sole defender" of traditional values, calling for greater parliamentary scrutiny in...
Parliamentary question: Why did the 'Moien' sign disappear at Luxembourg airport?
RTL Today
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August 7, 2025
A welcome sign featuring Luxembourg's traditional greeting has disappeared from Findel Airport, raising concerns about the reduced visibility of Luxembourgish in one of the country’s key international gateways. Luxembourg's Findel Airport recently...
EU court ruling offers legal opening for imprisoned fraudster
The Slovak Spectator
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August 7, 2025
It took two years, but convicted businessman Marian Kočner has finally received a key ruling from the EU Court of Justice – one that could shorten his time behind bars. Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...
International coalition demands Russia return abducted Ukrainian children
Interfax Ukraine
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August 5, 2025
The International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children, created within the framework of the initiative of the President of Ukraine Bring Kids Back UA, has called on Russia to return the abducted Ukrainian children without delay and...
Armenian government received right to sell its share in MTS Armenia
Finport
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ArmInfo. The Armenian government has received the right to sell its 20-percent share in MTS Armenia telecom operator. The corresponding decision was made at its Cabinet meeting on August 7. As noted in the rationale for the decision, this...
An international feast of dance
IOL
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The JOMBA! Contemporary Dance Experience promises an explosion of world-class contemporary dance, bringing together dancers from South Africa, Spain, France, Réunion, Uganda, Ivory Coast, Germany and Luxembourg. Hosted by the University of...