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Plastic pollution for charity? The charity event under scrutiny in this European country
AS
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July 25, 2025
Charity sports events are very common and successful. From boxing nights to professional soccer matches, numerous organizations and celebrities host events to raise funds for various NGOs and charitable institutions. However, when we think of a...
Sheikh Abdullah welcomes intent of several nations to recognise Palestine, urges broader international support
Gulf Today
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August 1, 2025
Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the intention of Malta, Canada, Australia, Andorra, Finland, Iceland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Portugal, and San Marino to recognise the State of...
AfDB Approves Over $30 Million to Protect Farmers from Climate Shocks, Food Insecurity in Benin
Fresh Angle
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The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved $30.25 million in financing for a groundbreaking climate protection and agricultural sector resilience program in Benin. Thanks to this approval, Beninese...
Nature's most underrated ally in the climate change fight is thriving in the UAE
The National News
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Just beyond Dubai’s skyscrapers and busy streets lies a five-square-mile wetland reserve that is a vital seasonal habitat for migratory birds. Earlier this month, the Dubai Executive Council approved a Dh650 million ($177 million) development plan...
Luxembourg consolidating its status as Europe’s leading fund domicile
LondonlovesBusiness
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July 22, 2025
Luxembourg is consolidating its status as Europe’s leading fund domicile, driven by the convergence of sustainable investment demand, private markets innovation and regulatory reform. Sustainable funds continue to play a central role. The...
Your Weekly Recap: Post outage prompts govt action, Thai-Cambodia border clashes erupt, and ICJ delivers landmark climate opinion
RTL Today
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July 25, 2025
Your Weekly Recap for 21–25 July 2025. Here are five things you should know at the end of this week: Post outage prompts government action on emergency communications More than half of Luxembourg pensions now paid abroad, CNAP reports Government...
Assessing Work–Life Balance in Malta and Italy: A Cross-Cultural Investigation Using Exploratory Structural Equation Modelling (ESEM)
Dove Medical Press
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August 1, 2025
Introduction Work-life balance (WLB) is a broadly studied construct in several fields (eg, psychology, sociology), but the balance between work and private life in the general population has undergone important post-pandemic re-evaluations that...
Weather & Traffic: Tuesday 22 July: Ain't no sunshine, just the wind
RTL Today
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July 22, 2025
It's not warm when she (the sun)'s away... The summer mood remains grey and heavy, with strong clouds overhead and just enough rain to keep you guessing. The morning starts on the cool side at 12–14°C, climbing to a pleasant 21–23°C by afternoon...
Mom Life in Luxembourg: Growing up Luxembourgish(-ish)
RTL Today
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July 24, 2025
In the season finale, Hayley chats with her oldest sons about growing up in Luxembourg, and what it was like to leave home 3 years ago. Moving to a new country is a significant undertaking, especially with children in tow. (Pro tip – don't move...
African Development Bank approves $30 million to protect Benin farmers from climate shocks
Premium Times
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July 25, 2025
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved $30.25 million in financing for a groundbreaking climate protection and agricultural sector resilience program in Benin. Thanks to this approval, Beninese...
Weather is questionable for SpaceX launch
Spectrum Bay News 9 - Florida
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July 21, 2025
CAPE CANAVERAL SPACE FORCE STATION — SpaceX is preparing for another Starlink launch. What You Need To Know The 45th Weather Squadron is giving a 50% chance of favorable launch weather European company SES will have two telecommunications...
Bolt behaviour: Luxembourg sees 1,200 lightning strikes a year on average
RTL Today
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July 24, 2025
Luxembourg saw 1,415 lightning strikes in 2024, slightly above the yearly average, with the Éislek region appearing most prone to lightning due to its higher terrain. After researchers at the Technical University of Munich recently issued a report...
Hiking, biking, and much variety: Camping boom in Luxembourg defies rainy weather
RTL Today
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July 24, 2025
The weather at the moment doesn’t exactly scream camping – and yet campsites across Luxembourg are well booked thanks to growing demand and diverse offers. Going camping at the last minute is proving to be quite difficult, according to Florence...
FERRERO GROUP’S 2024 SUSTAINABILITY REPORT SHOWS STEADFAST COMMITMENT, INNOVATION AND IMPACT IN THE FACE OF GLOBAL CHALLENGES
The Laotian Times
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July 24, 2025
LUXEMBOURG, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Ferrero Group has today announced the latest progress in its sustainability journey, with the release of its 16th Sustainability Report. Guided by Ferrero Group’s long-standing commitment to having a...
Morning Roundup: Luxembourg rocked by major telecom outage, ECB expected to hold rate cuts, and England face Spain in the Women's Euros final
RTL Today
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July 24, 2025
The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Thursday, 24 July. Luxembourg NETWORK OUTAGE – A major problem occurred at Post Luxembourg yesterday afternoon, lasting around four hours. Customers reported significant network issues,...
EU environmental tax revenue rose to €341.5 billion in 2023
Cyprus Mail
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July 24, 2025
Environmental tax revenue in the European Union reached €341.5 billion in 2023, reflecting a 2.1 per cent increase from the €334.6 billion recorded in 2022, according to data published on Wednesday by Eurostat. Despite the annual rise in revenue...
Did von der Leyen Go Too Far This Time?
The European Conservative
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August 1, 2025
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen seems to be testing the limits. Last week, her European Commission presented an official proposal for the new long-term European budget, which provides for EU spending for the period from 2028 to...
UK’s David Lammy lauds Pres. Ali’s action on biodiversity preservation
I News Guyana
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July 23, 2025
Noting that biodiversity loss is as much a threat as climate change, United Kingdom Foreign Secretary, David Lammy has issued a call for stronger political will and more financing to tackle this growing issue. He made the appeal during a virtual...
Reader focus: 15 key questions about Luxembourg's pension reform answered
RTL Today
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July 23, 2025
As Luxembourg's pension reform discussions pause for summer, our colleagues from RTL Infos examine 15 crucial questions from their readers about how proposed changes could affect their careers, taxes, and retirement security. With the pension...
False alarm: Suspected tornado above Luxembourg City was harmless funnel cloud, Meteolux confirms
RTL Today
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July 23, 2025
Wednesday morning's unusual cloud formation above Luxembourg City, initially feared to be a tornado, has been officially classified as a short-lived funnel cloud with no ground impact. Meteolux has determined that a suspected tornado sighting in...