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As France, UK and Canada join list, a look at the countries that recognised Palestinian state
The Indian Express
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July 31, 2025
Canada announced on Wednesday that it is prepared to recognise Palestine as a state on the condition that the Palestinian Authority undertakes key political reforms, including holding long-delayed elections.Prime Minister Mark Carney said he had...
Parents on alert as Roblox CEO says online dating in site’s plans
Irish Independent
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The Roblox boss says that online dating on Roblox, which is popular with young children and teenagers, could help loneliness and lead to physical dating offline The move has been floated by Roblox CEO David Baszucki just as Ireland’s online...
What’s on this week: 1 to 7 August
The Bulletin
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July 31, 2025
Music festival Classissimo maintains its mission of staging a gloriously varied classical programme. Under the theme ‘Y’a d’la vois!’, the 19th edition presents timeless works by renowned composers and singular voices from around the world in...
Tobacco tax: How much more cigarettes will cost in the EU
EurActiv
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July 31, 2025
Smokers across the EU could soon face steep price hikes of up to €2 per pack under a proposed EU-wide tobacco tax reform – a public health measure that’s sparking political pushback in some member states. The stakes are particularly high in light...
Doctors' and dentists' union: National health fund faces backlash over new collective agreements
RTL Today
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July 18, 2025
Despite insufficient revenue, Luxembourg's National Health Fund (CNS) is increasing expenses through new collective agreements in favour of hospital staff – excluding doctors. In response to these newly approved collective agreements, the...
Czech Republic President Signs Bill To Legalize Marijuana Home Cultivation And Allow Psilocybin For Medical Use
Marijuana Moment
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July 18, 2025
The president of the Czech Republic has signed a bill into law to reform the nation’s drug laws by legalizing simple possession and home cultivation of marijuana and allowing the use of psilocybin for medical purposes. About two weeks after the...
Association of Doctors and Dentists: AMMD criticizes new collective agreement in the hospital sector
RTL Today
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July 17, 2025
The Association of Doctors and Dentists (AMMD) has expressed strong surprise and criticism regarding the new collective agreement in Luxembourg’s hospital sector. In a statement, the association says it feels blindsided by the National Health Fund...
Australia’s health outcomes above OECD average
Australian Ageing Agenda
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July 16, 2025
The prevalence of chronic conditions and multimorbidity is increasing in Australia, with half of people aged 65 and over having two or more chronic conditions and almost one in three having at least one. The most common chronic conditions found in...
Luxembourg–Hamburg flight issue, Frieden addresses trade union discussions in Chamber, and USA in talks with Russia
RTL Today
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The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Friday, 11 July. Luxembourg FLIGHT ISSUE – A Luxair flight due to depart Findel Airport for Hamburg on Thursday morning was subjected to a two-hour delay after passengers were made to...
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...
Earnings Scheduled For July 31, 2025
Benzinga
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Companies Reporting Before The Bell • Vanguard Extended Duration Treasury ETF EDV is projected to report quarterly earnings at $0.82 per share on revenue of $1.32 billion. • WeRide WRD is estimated to report earnings for its second quarter. •...
Luxembourg MEP opposed: EU's von der Leyen survives confidence vote by large margin
RTL Today
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July 10, 2025
The European Parliament on Thursday voted down a no-confidence motion against EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, initiated by the far right over her handling of Covid vaccine contracts. Among those voting against the commission was also a Luxembourg...
Hospital sector: Trade unions and hospital federation sign interim agreement
RTL Today
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July 10, 2025
The Luxembourg Hospital Federation (FHL) and the trade unions OGBL and LCGB have signed an interim agreement as part of the renewal of the FHL collective agreement. Among other measures, it provides for one-off bonuses based on income from 2023...
Steel & Mining Major ArcelorMittal Posts Threefold Jump In Net Income To USD 1,793 Million In June Quarter
Free Press Journal
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New Delhi:Steel and mining major ArcelorMittal on Thursday posted an over threefold jump in net income to USD 1,793 million in the June quarter, primarily due to the impact of exceptional items.The company, which also has a presence in India...
Sweden urges EU to freeze trade deal with Israel over Gaza aid blockade
EurActiv
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July 31, 2025
The Swedish government is calling on the EU to freeze its trade deal with Israel in an effort to pressure the country into allowing humanitarian aid into Gaza. In doing so, Stockholm has joined Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, the Netherlands and...
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...
Ticks, mosquitoes, and more: CHL travel clinic offers safety tips for bug-born diseases
RTL Today
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July 16, 2025
Ticks and mosquitoes found in Luxembourg can carry serious diseases, but experts say the greatest risks still come from travel abroad. No ticks in Luxembourg have been found to carry the Tick-borne encephalitis (TBE), and all known cases were...
Part of our everyday lives: AI already a 'familiar tool' for many in Luxembourg, survey finds
RTL Today
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July 16, 2025
Artificial intelligence is already part of daily life for a large number of people in Luxembourg, according to a new survey published on Wednesday by the Quest Institute. The survey, conducted between 24 June and 2 July among 600 residents, sought...
What NATO Countries Spend On Military, Health, & Education
Zero Hedge
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NATO countries officially agreed to raise their defense expenditures to 5% of their GDP by 2035. But how do their military expenditures compare to what they spend on health and education? This visualization, via Visual Capitalist's Pallavi Rao,...
Canada joins France and UK with plan to recognise Palestinian state
Middle East Eye
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July 31, 2025
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that his country intends to formally recognise a Palestinian state during the UN General Assembly in September, following similar announcements by France and the United Kingdom. Carney told reporters...