Speech by Commissioner Kadis at the Environment Council: Environmental Aspects of the European Ocean Pact – Preserving Marine Biodiversity

European Commission Speech Luxembourg, 21 Oct 2025 Dear colleagues, I would like to thank the Danish Presidency for putting the European Ocean Pact on the agenda today. The ocean is Europe's lifeline. It offers ...

Delegation of Turkmenistan participates in ministerial meeting on strengthening interregional connectivity in Luxembourg

21 October 2025 113 Delegation of Turkmenistan participates in ministerial meeting on strengthening interregional connectivity in Luxembourg On October 20, 2025, a delegation from Turkmenistan led by Deputy Foreign Minister Myahri Byashimova took...

EU Environment Council Meets on COP30 Mandate, Water, and Oceans

The EU Environment Council (ENVI), made up of the bloc’s environment ministers, will meet in Luxembourg on 21 October to discuss a packed agenda on COP30, the European Water Resilience Strategy, and the European Ocean Pact. The meeting is chaired...

Moldovan energy minister, more officials discuss strengthening regional energy security, accelerating Moldova's integration into European energy market in Luxembourg

The continuation of energy reforms, strengthening regional energy security, and accelerating Moldova's integration into the European energy market have been the main topics analyzed by Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu, who had a string of...

High-level meeting in Luxembourg: Energy Minister: Moldova can become solid pillar in regional energy architecture

The Republic of Moldova can become a solid pillar in the regional energy architecture—a reliable partner contributing to Europe's stability and sustainability. Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu made the statement at the EU's TTE Energy Council...

Supermarket, shopping gallery, flats: Cactus inaugurates €150 million shopping complex in Esch-Lallange

The Cactus group has inaugurated a €150 million shopping complex in Esch-sur-Alzette, a project that created over 150 jobs and significantly expands the retailer's presence in southern Luxembourg. The Cactus group has strengthened its presence in...

To rise from rubble

564 The critical acceleration of Lebanon’s deeply entrenched housing crisis can be easily attributed to the degradation of the country’s building stock due to the Hezbollah – Israel war and Israeli invasion of 2024. One year after the escalation...

EU Commission chief reportedly signals flexibility on 2040 climate target

BRUSSELS European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reportedly signaled flexibility on the EU's 2040 climate target ahead of a summit, as member states voice concerns over the ambitious emissions reduction plan. The target, proposed by...

Weather & Traffic: Thursday 16 October: Wow, would you look at that! The sky is...grey

I get it, you get it, we all get it. There's no change from yesterday. Today the weather will be grey and overcast, but at least we'll enjoy from some relative dry conditions. Temperature-wise we're looking at 5–7°C in the morning, rising to a...

Foreign Minister Participates in EU Foreign Affairs Council Meeting in Luxembourg

Bulgarian Foreign Minister Georg Georgiev took part in the regular monthly meeting of the European Union Foreign Affairs Council, held on Monday in Luxembourg, said the Foreign Ministry in Sofia. During the meeting, ministers discussed key topics,...

Ministerial meetings on regional security and interconnectivity underway in Luxembourg

Ministerial meetings on regional security and interconnectivity are taking place today in Luxembourg, following the EU Foreign Affairs Council session. Azerbaijan is represented by Deputy Foreign Minister Yalchin Rafiyev, Azernews reports....

Japan set for first woman PM, Luxembourg property prices soar, and poisoning trial begins

The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Monday, 20 October. Luxembourg & Greater Region WORLD WAR II COMMEMORATIONS – Luxembourg has commemorated the "Personenstandsaufnahme" – the Nazi population census in October, 1941....

Sustainable Agriculture, Forestry Can Deliver For Investors – ALFI Conference

As biodiversity conservation, carbon markets, water security and climate change adaptation remain in vogue, Martin Berg discusses why natural capital is not just for environmentalists, but important too for investors and businesses seeking good...

From Australia to the Amazon: How climate change is turning forests into firestorms

Published on 18/10/2025 - 15:03 GMT+2 Wildfires are becoming more frequent, larger and more destructive across the globe, and climate change has been identified as a key reason for the escalation. The second annual State of Wildfires report,...

Leading the Wayla: Meet the Milan-based startup challenging Italy’s taxi lobby

Italians are addicted to their cars. In fact, the bel paese has among the highest car ownership in Europe, ranking just behind Poland and Luxembourg, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. All of which makes it difficult...

10 years of NCER-PD: Luxembourg research team advances Parkinson’s prevention, diagnosis, and treatment

The initiative celebrates 10 years of research into the disease, personalised care for patients, and collaboration for early detection and diagnosis. RTL Today sits down with neurologist Prof. Rejko Krüger for a deep dive into Parkinson's research...

Luxembourg sovereign wealth fund invests one per cent of portfolio in bitcoin

Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund has allocated one per cent of its portfolio to bitcoin, the European Union (EU) member state’s finance minister has announced. Gilles Roth mentioned the Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund (Fonds souverain...

Irish produce to be focal point of trade mission to China

Minister of State with responsibility for fisheries, Timmy Dooley, is this week leading an agri-food trade mission to China in collaboration with Bord Bia and Enterprise Ireland. The focus of the trade mission is to showcase Ireland as a source of...

Luxembourg’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Allocates 1% to Bitcoin ETFs

Free Newsletter Get the hottest Fintech Switzerland News once a month in your Inbox Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund has allocated 1% of its portfolio to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), becoming one of the first European state-backed...

STATEC: AI optimism and fear as entrepreneurship rises in Luxembourg

Entrepreneurship in Luxembourg is increasing, but new figures from STATEC suggest that enthusiasm for artificial intelligence is matched by growing anxiety about its risks. A new report from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM), produced by...