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EU’s 18th sanctions package takes aim at investor-State dispute settlement: another layer to the EU’s sanctions toolkit
JD Supra - California
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August 11, 2025
On 18 July 2025, the European Union adopted its 18th package of economic and financial sanctions targeting Russia’s energy, banking and military sectors, as well as its trade with the EU. This package includes Council Regulation (EU) 2025/1494...
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 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...
Mary Robinson travels to Rafah Crossing and says Israel deliberately blocking Gaza aid
Irish Independent
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Robinson’s visit comes following Tánaiste Simon Harris joint statement with EU counterparts Speaking to reporters on the Egyptian side of the closed border crossing point she said that some aid trucks are being rejected at the border “for no...
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...
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...
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...
DFCC Bank reports solid 1H growth
Daily FT
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Chairman J. Durairatnam (left) and Director/CEO Thimal Perera Group core business PAT of Rs. 5.7 b Group total Capital Adequacy Ratio of 15.009% Group total assets up by 11% to Rs. 788 b Bank’s PAT of Rs. 10.5 b includes disposal gain from Acuity...
'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...
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...
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...
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...
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...