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Consul General Daniel Da Cruz Visit to Montana
28-10-2022
On October 23 -26, Consul General Daniel Da Cruz visited the State of Montana.
Daniel Da Cruz met with Montana Governor Greg Gianforte at the Montana Capitol in Helena and attended the EconoQuest Con...
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Call for applications: Fulbright Awards program for research visits to US institutions
21-10-2022
Luxembourg National Research Fund (FNR) co-funds grants for pre- and postdoctoral research visits of Luxembourg nationals within the Fulbright awards program. Deadline for application is 1 December 2022.
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Finance and Human Rights: the 2022 perspective
21-10-2022
Focus on the role of businesses integrating and addressing human rights within their operations has steadily grown since the introduction of the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights in 2011. In recent years, new regulations, such as the EU’s disclosure regulations, are increasingly shaping the global sustainable finance landscape and human rights is steadily claiming attention.
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Luxembourg is the most attractive European country for international jobseekers
21-10-2022
In the 2022 report “Brain gain or drain? How shifts in international job search are accelerating global competition for talent” by Indeed Hiring Lab, Luxembourg is considered as the most attractiv...
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Energy recovery: a next-generation thermal energy collector
21-10-2022
Researchers from the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) look at energy recovery and, in particular, the production of electricity from waste heat with a next-generation thermal energy collector.
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Final two SES satellites financed by US 5G roll-out programme launched from Cape Canaveral
18-10-2022
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket has placed in orbit the final two of the three C-band satellites commissioned by Luxembourg satellite operator SES in order to free up spectrum for the roll-out...
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Launch of Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity
18-10-2022
Luxembourg’s cybersecurity agency SECURITYMADEIN.LU started a new chapter. It expanded its activities, adopted a new name – Luxembourg House of Cybersecurity (LHC) – and inaugurate...
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François Bausch and Virgin Orbit sign agreement to advance Allied responsive space capabilities across Europe
18-10-2022
An agreement today paves way for direct collaboration between the Luxembourg Directorate of Defence and Virgin Orbit on developing responsive space capabilities that would benefit NATO and other Allies.
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Supporting teaching and research in high performance computing
17-10-2022
Developing the talents and expertise needed for a broad use of high performance computing (HPC) is a priority in Luxembourg. The Ministry of the Economy and the University of Luxembourg recently signed an agreement that provides a framework for HPC-focused higher education and research activities.
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Luxembourg attractive for foreign direct investment
11-10-2022
In 2022, EY included Luxembourg for the first time it its series of country attractiveness surveys. Brice Lecoustey, Consulting Partner at EY Luxembourg, provided us with further insights into the factors that make Luxembourg attractive for foreign direct investment.
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Luxembourg Space Finance Event, New York - 10 November 2022
06-10-2022
The Luxembourg Space Agency (LSA), The Ministry of Economy of Luxembourg and the US Luxembourg Trade and Investment Offices (LTIO) have the pleasure of inviting you to the:
Luxembourg Space Finance Ev...
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Moselle: Savour the richness of the land
06-10-2022
Now that summer is over and the harvest season is here, it’s the perfect time to discover Luxembourg's Moselle region and its natural, cultural, and gastronomic heritage.
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Luxembourg has 8th fastest internet in the world
05-10-2022
With a mean download speed of 131.95, Luxembourg is among the 10 countries that have the fastest internet in the world.
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Luxembourg cooperation with Japan External Trade Organisation
03-10-2022
National innovation agency Luxinnovation has signed a memorandum of cooperation with JETRO, the Japan External Trade Organisation, in order to support innovative Japanese companies looking to open offices in Luxembourg.
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A new milestone for HPC research in Luxembourg
28-09-2022
The Ministry of the Economy and the University of Luxembourg have signed a framework agreement for education and research activities focused on High-Performance Computing (HPC), including a European...
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New digital platform to learn Luxembourgish worldwide, free of charge
27-09-2022
The new LLO.LU learning platform gives users the opportunity to learn the Luxembourgish language in an interactive way, thanks to various lessons geared towards both private and professional use. The ...
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Luxembourg remains a strong innovator
27-09-2022
Luxembourg remains the 7th best-performing EU country in the 2022 edition of the European Innovation Scoreboard and continues to stand out for its highly attractive research system.
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Previsionz expands to Luxembourg
23-09-2022
German-born Previsionz is one of the recent additions to Luxembourg’s data ecosystem. Supported by Luxinnovation, the data analytics company has chosen Luxembourg as its springboard for international growth.
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Tomorrow Street hosts flagship tech and innovation event Arch Summit in Luxembourg
23-09-2022
On 26-27 October, Tomorrow Street (Vodafone’s global scaleup accelerator) hosts its flagship tech and innovation event Arch Summit in Luxembourg. Arch brings together more than 5000 attendees, 80 mu...
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European satellite quantum cryptography to be delivered by SES, ESA consortium
23-09-2022
SES-led consortium will design, develop and validate in-orbit technologies for secure transmission of cryptographic keys and operate EAGLE-1 satellite to securely connect countries in Europe
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Luxembourg’s Honorary Consuls meet in Washington DC
22-09-2022
16 Honorary Consuls represent the Grand Duchy across the United States, 4 in Canada and 2 in Mexico. They are a vital part of Luxembourg’s consular network and complement the Embassy in Washington, D.C. and two Consulates General in New York and San Francisco.
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Luxembourg 13th most competitive country in the world
13-09-2022
Luxembourg is ranked as the world’s 13th most competitive country in the 2022 edition of the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. The country ranks 1st in the world for its economic performance.
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Luxembourg among top 10 countries for post-COVID FDI recovery
12-09-2022
Foreign direct investment in Luxembourg increased by 85% during the first half of 2022, compared to the first 6 months of 2019.
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Luxembourg economy 3rd most resilient in the world
07-09-2022
Luxembourg remains the world's 3rd most resilient economy in the 2022 FM Global Resilience Index. The country even strengthens its global score compared to last year.
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Fit 4 Start: Keys to success for international applicants
31-08-2022
The 13th call for applications for Fit 4 Start is open until 19 September 2022. We spoke to programme manager Sven Baltes at Luxinnovation about what the start-up accelerator can offer international start-ups and the keys to preparing successful applications and pitches.
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Luxembourg among best cities to pursue a tech career
30-08-2022
Luxembourg is the second most attractive city in the EU to pursue a tech career, according to a study by CodeClan.
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CONTEC develops space business from Luxembourg
29-08-2022
Korean space ground station specialist CONTEC benefits from its European HQ in Luxembourg to expand business and partnerships in the EU. Having secured a fundraising round of $50 million, the company recently contributed to the successful launch of South Korea’s first home-grown space rocket.
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Luxembourg has 2nd highest high-speed internet coverage in the EU
24-08-2022
The EU is steadily progressing towards its ambition to achieve gigabit connectivity in all EU households and 5G coverage for all populated areas in 2030. Luxembourg currently has the second highest high-speed internet coverage among the EU member states.
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Launch of the 13th edition of Fit 4 Start start-up acceleration programme to address innovative, tech- and data-driven ventures
23-08-2022
The 13th edition of Fit 4 Start has officially been launched. The flagship start-up acceleration programme, initiated by the Ministry of the Economy and managed by Luxinnovation targets innovative, tech- and data-driven ventures.
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Luxembourg most attractive European country for international jobseekers
17-08-2022
Luxembourg was the most attractive European country for international jobseekers in 2021, claims a recent study by Indeed Hiring Lab on shifts in international job search.
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