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Weather & Traffic: Wednesday 13 August: Weather alerts extended
RTL Today
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August 13, 2025
The heatwave continues, with potential temperatures of up to 35°C today. Dry conditions and thirteen hours of sunshine are expected today, while Meteolux has issued a yellow alert for the north of the country, and an orange alert for the south...
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...
Weather & Traffic: Tuesday 12 August: You wanted summer, you've got it!
RTL Today
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August 11, 2025
Yellow alerts dominate the weather forecasts at least until the weekend – summer is back with a vengeance. While some will rejoice, the horrors persist for those less enthusiastic about high temperatures. The day will begin gently with a meagre...
Your Weekly Recap: Heatwave hits Luxembourg, Trump and Putin to meet, and Israel strike kills journalists
RTL Today
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August 15, 2025
Your Weekly Recap for 11–15 August 2025. Here are five things you should know at the end of this week: Luxembourg endures heatwave under orange and yellow alerts National men's football team coach Luc Holtz resigns, joins German third division...
A city visit with refreshing summer rain
SUR in English
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August 22, 2025
Alekk M. Saanders Luxembourg Friday, 22 August 2025, 13:16 Share August in Luxembourg is not a dry month at all. More than a third of the month is rainy. However, it is not only for the refreshing after-rain air that it is worth visiting the Grand...
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...
Considering the gaps between capital and savings markets at Funds Europe Luxembourg conference
Funds Europe
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August 14, 2025
Micaela Forelli, Chief Executive Officer, M&G Europe, Thomas Klein, group head of asset servicing & financial intermediaries, Quintet Private Bank (Europe) SA, and Chrystelle Veeckmans, EMA head of asset management, KPMG, will discuss the gaps...
Weather & Traffic: Sunday 10 August: Beautiful day, no notes
RTL Today
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August 10, 2025
With the sun shining throughout, it's just going to be a very pleasant day. As for the temperature: a minimum of 14-16°C will steadily climb up to 26-28°C. Enjoy this actual Sun-day! Police have announced the following checks for today: Get your...
Africa’s finance sector adopts first continent-wide sustainable investment framework
Business Hallmark
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August 13, 2025
Africa has taken a major step toward integrating climate and social priorities into its financial systems with the validation of the continent’s first Sustainable Finance Taxonomy. The framework, endorsed in Nairobi on July 16–17 by regulators,...
Sector alarm: Luxembourg construction faces 'persistent crisis'
RTL Today
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August 13, 2025
Luxembourg's construction sector shows no signs of recovery in 2025, with plunging permit approvals and off-plan sales reaching crisis levels, according to a sobering new report from the Chamber of Skilled Trades and Crafts. Midway through the...
Weather & Traffic: Saturday 9 August: Return to the 30s
RTL Today
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August 8, 2025
Before you panic, we are talking about the temperature – not the political climate 🤔 For all of you bemoaning a lack of sun this summer, your wishes have been granted and the thermometer is heading north – all the way to the low 30s. There will be...
Luxembourg Fest in Belgium brings together generations of families to celebrate heritage
TMJ4 - Wisconsin
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August 8, 2025
BELGIUM, Wis. — Hundreds will gather to celebrate their Luxembourgish heritage with food and drink at what many describe as one of the country's largest family reunions. For people who live in Belgium, Wisconsin, the Luxembourg Fest weekend is...
Château de La Rivière acquired by Luxembourg-based investment fund
The Drinks Business
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August 13, 2025
One of Fronsac’s most prominent estates has been acquired by a Luxembourg-based investment fund in its first strategic move into the wine sector, after being Chinese-owned for over a decade. GFI investment fund acquired Château de La Rivière from...
Top 10 cleanest countries in the world 2024: Estonia, Luxembourg, and Norway score highest in cleanliness index
The Indian Express
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August 13, 2025
Top 10 cleanest countries in the world: Life expectancy is closely linked to cleanliness. Access to clean air and water, effective waste disposal, and proper sanitation can help people live longer, healthier lives.In countries where pollution...
Travel green: Top 10 cleanest countries leading the fight against pollution
The Times of India
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In an era marked by environmental challenges, such as pollution, deforestation, and climate change, it takes a lot for a nation to manage their environmental responsibilities. In this context, the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) provides a...
Investors flood Zim’s ‘underinvested’ hotspots
The Standard
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Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality Industry minister Mangaliso Ndhlovu IN the aftermath of pandemic-induced hard lockdowns, the battle to rebuilding Zimbabwe’s tourism industry has swung to attracting a powerful network of international...
Climate finance: Greenpeace slams Luxembourg Compensation Fund's €1.3B fossil fuel investments
RTL Today
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August 6, 2025
Environmental activists are demanding Luxembourg's Compensation Fund immediately drop all fossil fuel investments after revealing the €30 billion pension reserve still channels millions annually to coal companies. Greenpeace Luxembourg has raised...
Heatwave alert: Luxembourg braces for prolonged high temperatures until Friday
RTL Today
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August 12, 2025
Relentless high temperatures are expected to grip Luxembourg all week, with weather officials forecasting no relief before Friday and possibly beyond. Meteolux confirmed Tuesday that Luxembourg's current heatwave will persist until at least...
Healthy growth rate: Luxembourg City tourism thrives despite rainy start to summer
RTL Today
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August 12, 2025
Luxembourg City's streets remain busy with visitors this summer, as attractions such as the Casemates, the LUGA horticultural exhibition, and guided tours of the Grand Ducal Palace continue to draw large numbers. The Luxembourg City Tourist Office...
Environmental and health concerns: Luxembourg investigates long-term impact of forever chemicals
RTL Today
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August 5, 2025
Despite growing awareness of the health risks posed by forever chemicals (PFAS), researchers in Luxembourg emphasise that much remains unknown about their long-term effects and interactions. PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are a vast...