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Luxembourg City launches new green initiative, Colombian attacks, and Menendez denied parole
RTL Today
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The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Friday, 22 August. Luxembourg GREEN INITIATIVE – Luxembourg residents are being encouraged to look at their walls in a new way, as a campaign spotlights the environmental potential of...
Schroders partner lands first Luxembourg license to support retail tokenization
Ledger Insights
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August 21, 2025
Luxembourg hosts €7.3 trillion in funds, almost a quarter of the volume issued in the EU, despite a population that accounts for signficantly less than 1%. So it is no surprise that it has been progressive in implementing several laws to support...
Weather & Traffic: Thursday 21 August: Summer grey
RTL Today
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August 21, 2025
I think I preferred the golden tones of last week's cloudless skies. The colours around the Grand Duchy are becoming less summer-y, as clouds begin to settle back in. We're still expecting a bit of sun, so we'll hold off on the doom and gloom......
More green façades: Oekozenter and City of Luxembourg launch initiative for 'better quality of life' in urban spaces
RTL Today
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August 21, 2025
Luxembourg residents are being encouraged to look at their walls in a new way, as a campaign spotlights the environmental potential of green façades. The City of Luxembourg and the Oekozenter Pafendall have launched a new campaign to highlight the...
Investing while cutting costs: ArcelorMittal Luxembourg eyes growth but warns of unequal competition
RTL Today
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August 21, 2025
Ahead of October negotiations, Valérie Massin warned that high costs, strict EU rules and foreign tariffs weigh on Luxembourg's steel sector. "We must ensure that we are permanently competitive", said Valérie Massin, the new head of ArcelorMittal...
Quenching future thirst: Luxembourg's drinking water reserves well filled but challenges remain
RTL Today
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August 21, 2025
While the Grand Duchy's drinking water reserves are well stocked presently, the Luxembourgish government plans to treat water from the Moselle for drinking purposes from 2040 onwards. Luxembourg’s drinking water reserves are currently well filled,...
Orbital debut: Luxembourg's first observation satellite to enter space on Thursday evening
RTL Today
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August 21, 2025
Luxembourg's first Earth observation satellite NAOS (National Advanced Optical System) is set to launch on Thursday aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from California. NAOS is part of the Luxembourg Earth Observation System (LUXEOSys) and will...
Iron & Steel Market Insights 2025-2030: Strategic Growth Plans, Revenue Trends And Top 10 Key Players Analysis
MENAFN
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August 22, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) The Iron & Steel market remains a cornerstone of global industrial growth, driven by demand from construction, automotive, and infrastructure sectors. Continuous innovation in production and sustainable practices is shaping the...
Global Flexible Packaging Market To Reach USD 241.99 Billion By 2030 UK Dominates Global Shipments Arizton
MENAFN
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August 22, 2025
(MENAFN- GetNews) "Global Flexible Packaging Market Research Report by Arizton"Industry Analysis Report, Regional Outlook, Growth Potential, Price Trends, Competitive Market Share & Forecast 2025–2030.According to Arizton's latest research, the...
Weather & Traffic: Monday 18 August: Summer slips back into the Goldilocks zone
RTL Today
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August 17, 2025
Any thoughts of a weather-based extinction event have been assuaged, and we can bask in habitable sunshine for the foreseeable future. Today should be similar to yesterday with 12–14°C in the morning and slowly rising up to 25–27°C degrees in the...
Making Luxembourg Home: 'Housing is definitely one of the biggest challenges'
RTL Today
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August 19, 2025
Argentine entrepreneur Verónica Arias has settled in Luxembourg, blending her heritage with local life through family and her food truck. Argentine entrepreneur Verónica Arias jumped continents when she moved to the Grand Duchy in 2021, returning...
Due to Cattenom lifespan extension: 27 Luxembourg municipalities join forces against nuclear energy
RTL Today
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August 19, 2025
27 Luxembourg municipalities have revived an alliance to oppose the extension of the Cattenom nuclear power plant’s lifespan and Belgium’s decision to prolong Tihange, calling instead for a rapid shift to renewable energy and demanding clarity...
Lao PDR Launches Study on Sustainable Forest Financing
Lao News Agency
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KPL The Government of the Lao PDR, in partnership with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and other development partners, last Thursday launched a feasibility study on establishing a national Payment for Forest...
Weather & Traffic: Sunday 17 August: That's more like it
RTL Today
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August 17, 2025
Beautiful sun, slight breeze, not too hot... What's not to like? We're capping off the weekend with a lovely day. The sun will be out in all its glory, despite a few pockets of clouds here and there. A slight northeastern wind will cool things off...
Top 10 cities leading in tax benefits, wealth security, and sustainability
Business Insider Africa
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August 18, 2025
The 2025 Global Cities Report, published by Multipolitan, examines urban centers that provide favorable conditions for tax efficiency, wealth preservation, and sustainable, future-ready living. The study highlights cities around the world that...
Weather & Traffic: Saturday 16 August: Cooling it down
RTL Today
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August 16, 2025
After several days of hot weather alerts, the weekend will bring us a less extreme version of a summer day. There's nothing to worry about, though, as it's still going to be a very pleasant day. A few clouds might pop up here and there, and there...
Europe’s Safest Escapes: Where Peace and Beauty Go Hand in Hand
Travelbinger
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August 22, 2025
Planning your next European adventure? One of the things we all have to do is figure out which place is safe. If you have a family you ensure you can explore freely without safety concerns. When future travels call and Europe beckons, safety...
Weather & Traffic: Friday 15 August: Yellow alert
RTL Today
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August 15, 2025
Luxembourg continues to bask in the sunshine today, with a yellow alert in place for the whole country, from 1pm until 7pm. Maximum temperatures will reach 30–33°C today, with even 34°C expected in some urban areas. With a full day of sunshine...
New wave of electric subsea vehicles promises offshore efficiency benefits
WorkBoat
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Remotely operated vehicles, or ROVs, are the underwater workhorses of offshore energy production, tethered from a vessel or rig and deployed deep beneath the waves to perform essential functions in environments that are too dangerous or...
Stargazing in Luxembourg: Milky Way viewing season: What you need to know
RTL Today
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August 17, 2025
With its dense star fields and dark rifts, the return of the Milky Way in our skies brings a striking reminder of our place in the universe; in Luxembourg, the show reaches its peak in late summer, especially in August, when the galactic core is...