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Dutch military considers greater role for rail
International Railway Journal
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July 17, 2025
Rolling stock could be converted to form mobile hospitals. A small number of type ICRm coaches are still in service with Netherlands Railways (NS). THE Dutch Ministry of Defence is considering purchasing coaches for conversion into mobile military...
Morning Roundup: Wildfire rages in France, 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing, and Gerson Rodrigues suspended from national football team
RTL Today
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August 6, 2025
The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Wednesday, 6 August. Luxembourg NETWORK OUTAGE – Luxembourg telecoms operator Tango experienced a technical outage on Tuesday morning, leaving approximately half of its customers...
French legal group to take EU to court for ‘failing to prevent Gaza genocide’
Middle East Eye
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July 16, 2025
French and Belgian jurists are due to file a case before the EU Court of Justice (CJEU) on Thursday against the EU Commission and Council for alleged “failure to prevent genocide” in Gaza. Legal proceedings will come on the back of the failure by...
Georgian media founder Mzia Amaghlobeli sentenced to two years in prison
Open Caucasus Media
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August 6, 2025
The Caucasus is changing — and not for the better. With authoritarianism on the rise across the region, the threat to independent journalism is higher than ever. Join our community and help push back against the hardliners. Become a member Batumi...
N26 Strengthens Travel Offer With Travel eSIM Mobile Plans And 1% Cashback On International Travel Spend
Financial IT
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July 17, 2025
N26 is expanding its travel offering with the launch of a new Travel eSIM – fully digital data plans designed to keep travelers connected in over 100 countries. Travel eSIM allows customers to activate their Travel eSIM in just a few taps within...
'Made in Luxembourg': Start-up ramps up drone production amid defence spending boost
RTL Today
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July 16, 2025
Luxembourg drone start-up LUXUAV is rapidly expanding as the country boosts defence spending, aiming to grow its workforce and production while supporting both local industry and Ukraine's war effort. Following commitments made at the NATO summit...
Kept in the dark: Lawmakers left waiting as Luxembourg's reform talks head into summer silence
RTL Today
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July 16, 2025
Luxembourg lawmakers from across the political spectrum are voicing frustration over being kept in the dark about pension reform talks, as the government delays sharing details until a key meeting on 3 September. Luxembourg lawmakers, including...
All British passport holders urged to take action before October 12
Leeds Live
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August 6, 2025
A travel expert has issued a caution to all British passport holders planning a European trip from October 12 onwards. Vix Aguilera, an ATOL and ABTA protected UK travel agent, used TikTok to explain changes being made to eGates, which are...
New law increases tourist fees, introduces non-immigrant visa
USA Today
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Fees for travel authorization systems like ESTA and EVUS are increasing. A new "visa integrity fee" of $250 will be added to non-immigrant visa applications. These changes aim to increase funding for border security and travel programs, but some...
McGill Desautels partners with Luxembourg
McGill Reporter
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July 16, 2025
On June 18, a signing ceremony took place in Luxembourg with representatives of the Luxembourg Ministry of Finance, the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry, the Luxembourg Bankers’ Association and McGill University’s Provost Christopher...
Signing ceremony for EIB financing of Armenia - Sustainable Syunik program held in Luxembourg
Arminfo
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ArmInfo. A signing ceremony for the EIB financing of the Armenia - Sustainable Syunik program took place at the headquarters of the European Investment Bank in Luxembourg. As reported by the press service of the RA government, the signing ceremony...
Armenia`s Deputy PM holds talks with his counterpart from Luxembourg
Arminfo
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ArmInfo. During his visit to Luxembourg, Armenian Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, Xavier Bettel. As reported by the state agency Armenpress,...
British passport holders urged to act before October ahead of changes
Cambridge News
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August 6, 2025
A travel specialist has warned all British passport holders planning European holidays from October 12 onwards. Vix Aguilera, an ATOL and ABTA protected UK travel agent, used TikTok to outline changes coming to eGates, which are automated...
'Nothing but a farce': Ministers face backlash over lack of transparency in labour talks
RTL Today
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July 16, 2025
The government faced heated criticism from opposition MPs Wednesday after ministers failed to provide updates on crucial labour negotiations, with one lawmaker denouncing the stalemate as "nothing but a farce" and others warning of unacceptable...
Too many cars left unlocked: Police urge caution amid spike in car break-ins
RTL Today
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August 6, 2025
Vehicle break-ins are rising across Luxembourg, often because drivers leave cars unlocked or use vulnerable keyless systems. Even when cars are properly secured, there are still easy ways for thieves to gain access, and in some cases, steal the...
IGSS report: Working longer will not fix Luxembourg's pension deficit
RTL Today
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July 16, 2025
Projections show Luxembourg's pension reserve could be depleted by 2045 without intervention, but even a five-year extension of working lives – a key government proposal – would only postpone the shortfall to 2050, reveals a June IGSS report. The...
What NATO Countries Spend On Military, Health, & Education
Zero Hedge
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NATO countries officially agreed to raise their defense expenditures to 5% of their GDP by 2035. But how do their military expenditures compare to what they spend on health and education? This visualization, via Visual Capitalist's Pallavi Rao,...
Cloche d'Or a symbol of failure: LSAP urges rethink of Luxembourg City housing policy, calls for empty homes register
RTL Today
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July 16, 2025
The LSAP is calling on the government to urgently rethink its housing strategy, criticising the current DP/CSV coalition for slow progress and poor planning – particularly when it comes to affordable housing in Luxembourg City. Last week, the...
Council of State: President Marc Thewes details advisory role and neutrality
RTL Today
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July 15, 2025
Luxembourg's Council of State maintains strict political neutrality despite its partisan nomination process, President Marc Thewes emphasised in a Tuesday radio interview, while detailing the advisory body's constitutional role. Marc Thewes,...
Diplomacy without borders: FM Bettel hosts landmark meeting of Luxembourg's honorary consuls
RTL Today
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July 16, 2025
The government recently convened its global corps of honorary consuls – volunteers who help advance the country's interests overseas – for a landmark meeting focused on diplomacy, economic promotion, and emergency assistance.