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Oral Questions — Questions To Ministers | Sitting Date: 17 July 2025
Business Scoop
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Press Release – Hansard Parliamentary Debates (Hansard) for 17 July 2025 Sitting date: 17 July 2025 ORAL QUESTIONS QUESTIONS TO MINISTERS Question No. 1—Women 1. Hon CARMEL SEPULONI (Deputy Leader—Labour) to the Minister for Women: Does she stand...
European club qualifiers: Luxembourgish football given painful reality check
RTL Today
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July 18, 2025
All three representatives from the Grand Duchy suffered home and away losses in the first round of European competition qualifiers. Racing Luxembourg and F91 Dudelange have been eliminated, while Differdange drop down to the UEFA Conference...
Putin humiliated after Kremlin forced to cancel 'flagship' military event
Daily Express
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July 18, 2025
Russia's Defence Ministry has quietly cancelled its flagship military exhibition, in a major blow for Vladimir Putin. Several sources have confirmed to Russian media that the prestigious International Military-Technical Forum "Army 2025" will no...
Strengthening ties: Minister Stéphanie Obertin tours NTT pavilion during Japan Expo visit
RTL Today
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July 18, 2025
As part of Luxembourg's economic mission to Japan, Digitalisation Minister Stéphanie Obertin met with long-standing tech partner NTT to discuss innovation and investment opportunities. Minister for Digitalisation and Research Stéphanie Obertin...
Criticism mounts: Luxembourg police powers bill faces backlash over 'vague and arbitrary' rules
RTL Today
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July 17, 2025
A proposed law to let Luxembourg police remove "disruptive" individuals from public spaces is facing mounting criticism for undermining legal predictability, with critics calling it a "Pandora's box" of subjective enforcement. Voĉo, a coalition of...
EuroHockey U18 Championship: Luxembourg Boys undefeated after first three matches
RTL Today
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July 17, 2025
Luxembourg’s U18 boys’ national hockey team has made a strong start at the EuroHockey U18 Championship in Croatia, securing back-to-back victories and a draw in their opening matches. The hard-working Luxembourgish team is having a great time at...
European leaders seek talks with Trump to defend their interests ahead of US-Russia summit in Alaska
Anchorage Daily News - Alaska
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European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas, center, talks with Poland's Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, left, and Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel, right, during the EU foreign ministers meeting at the EU Council building in...
European Commission Decision at Odds with International Arbitration Practice
JD Supra - California
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July 18, 2025
Many readers will be familiar with the Spanish renewables saga which centers on changes made by Spain to a renewable energy support scheme in 2007, which led to over 50 investment treaty arbitrations, including a number brought by Japanese...
Portugal and seven European countries condemn the plan to occupy the city of Gaza.
Portugal Pulse
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August 10, 2025
In a joint statement, Spain, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, Malta, Norway, Portugal, and Slovenia unequivocally reject “any demographic or territorial changes in the Occupied Palestinian Territory,” warning that actions toward such aims “constitute...
Travel: Plan A Trip To Luxembourg, The Lesser-Known European Destination
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) “This is one of Europe's oldest and most beautiful castles, but sadly not many know about it,” a local told me when I visited the Vianden Castle in Luxembourg. I couldn't agree more.Recommended For You UAE launches largest...
Wife of Banbury man makes 9,500 mile trip from Oz to thank the woman who saved her life
Banbury Today
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August 11, 2025
The wife of a Banbury man made the 9,500 mile trip from Australia to thank the woman who saved her life. Debbie Guard and husband Tony, who grew up in Banbury and worked at General Foods, returned to Europe on a special mission – to fly to...
Déi Lénk parliamentary review: Government is "radically neoliberal with authoritarian traits," say The Left
RTL Today
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July 17, 2025
The Left Party has hit out at the Luxembourg government, reserving strong words for Prime Minister Luc Frieden. Members of The Left (Déi Lénk) have criticised the current government in their latest parliamentary review, describing the coalition as...
Ukraine's Ministry of Energy: Luxembourg increases energy fund contribution to 12 million euros
RTL Today
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July 17, 2025
The Grand Duchy has dialled up its support for Ukraine, according to a statement issued by the Ukrainian energy ministry on Wednesday. "The Government of Luxembourg has officially increased its contribution to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund to...
‘Starvation, pure and simple’: UN warns of famine in Gaza as Israel plans full occupation
Irish Examiner
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August 11, 2025
The UN’s humanitarian office, OCHA, said 98 children had died from acute malnutrition since October 2023, with 37 of those deaths since last month. About 100,000 people marched in Tel Aviv on Saturday night to protest against prime minister...
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...
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...
Marriott Hotels introduces first property in Luxembourg
Hotel Management Network
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July 17, 2025
Marriott Hotels has unveiled the launch of its new property in Luxembourg, marking the brand’s debut in the country. The Luxembourg Marriott Hotel Alfa offers 153 guest rooms, including 31 suites. The building has been serving as a national...
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...
'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...