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Promoting inclusion, banning conversion: Government unveils 81-measure plan to advance LGBTIQ+ rights
RTL Today
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July 22, 2025
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Diversity launched its third and final national action plan on equality on Monday – this one dedicated to the rights and wellbeing of the LGBTIQ+ community. Approved by the Council of Government on 11 July, the...
After ethnic clashes: Druze community in Luxembourg condemns Syria's leadership
RTL Today
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July 22, 2025
As violence escalates in southern Syria, members of the Druze community in Luxembourg express fear, outrage, and heartbreak over the massacre of their people in Suwayda and condemn the interim government for failing to protect minorities. Eight...
Hearts fixture change as the SPFL are forced to reschedule
Edinburgh Evening News
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August 1, 2025
Premiership game will be switched as a result of UEFA tie Hearts are preparing for a fixture change early in the new Premiership season as a result of Dundee United’s European progress. New head coach Derek McInnes is currently preparing for a...
Microsoft supports making Europe’s languages and cultures more accessible in the digital realm
Microsoft
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July 21, 2025
Editor’s Note: This blog is also available in Italian, Spanish, French, and German. Europe is home to more than 200 languages and a rich cultural legacy that spans thousands of years, preserved in millions of cultural assets that tell the story of...
Cultural showcase: HGD Guillaume visits Luxembourg Pavilion at World Expo in Osaka
RTL Today
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July 16, 2025
Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume continued his visit to Japan on Tuesday with a packed schedule that included scientific, cultural, and diplomatic highlights – all part of a broader Luxembourg delegation tour to the World Expo in Osaka.
Microsoft invests in European languages and culture to build smarter, more inclusive AI
Neowin.net
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July 21, 2025
Microsoft unveiled two major initiatives in Paris designed to preserve Europe's linguistic and cultural heritage and bolster the continent's position in the AI era. Building on its earlier European Digital Commitments, to expand AI and cloud...
Pressing for legislative action: Children's rights seminar highlights gaps in birth anonymity, digital safety
RTL Today
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July 21, 2025
The Ombudsman for Children's Rights has called for sweeping legal reforms, from birth origin transparency to digital protection, during a three-day seminar addressing youth welfare and justice. A three-day seminar at the Chamber of Employees...
Joint statement: 26 countries, including Luxembourg, demand immediate end to war in Gaza
RTL Today
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July 21, 2025
In a joint statement published on Monday, 25 foreign ministers and the EU Commissioner for Equality issued an urgent call for an immediate end to the war in Gaza. The 26 signatories condemned the devastating impact on civilians, including the...
Government to present national LGBTQIA+ plan, Pope condemns Gaza war, and CEO in Coldplay kisscam resigns
RTL Today
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The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Monday, 21 July. Luxembourg NATIONAL ACTION PLAN – Yuriko Backes, Luxembourg’s Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity is presenting a new national LGBTQIA+ plan for Luxembourg...
The Week in Women's Football: Asian Cup qualifiers; reviewing OFC Champions League
Tribal Football
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This week, we review Group A from the 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup Qualifiers this month (see Group B-Group H’s results in our column last week. We also review the 2025 Oceania Women’s Nations Cup Finals, held in Fiji this month with eight teams. We...
Threat Actors Use Malicious RMM Tools for Stealthy Initial Access to Organizations
GBHackers
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July 31, 2025
A small increase in targeted cyberattacks that make use of Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) capabilities that are embedded in PDF documents has been seen by WithSecure. These campaigns primarily focus on organizations in France and...
Interview with Fatima Rougi: Secure abortion rights, urges Planning Familial president
RTL Today
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July 31, 2025
New Planning Familial president Fatima Rougi appeared on RTL Radio on Thursday, reiterating the need to secure abortion rights before "conservative men" begin questioning them. The Family Planning charity is pushing for the right to abortion to be...
Helicopter involved: Luxembourg police apprehend minor after high-speed car chase
RTL Today
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July 19, 2025
A 16-year-old driver led police on a high-speed chase across multiple Luxembourg municipalities on Friday afternoon, prompting a large-scale response involving patrol units and a helicopter. On Friday afternoon, police pursued an SUV driving at...
Two convicted for ‘money mule’ role in Caritas Luxembourg fraud
The Pillar
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July 18, 2025
Two men from Bulgaria were given jail sentences this week for helping to launder 61 million euros (around $67 million) from a Catholic charitable organization in Luxembourg to bank accounts in Spain. The entrance to the headquarters of Caritas...
Luxembourg Pride: Hugo One to debut at Luxembourg Pride with new single Aimer Encore
RTL Today
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July 11, 2025
Luxembourg singer-songwriter Hugo One joined The Sam Steen Show this morning to celebrate the release of his new single Aimer Encore and to preview his debut performance at Luxembourg Pride this Saturday, 12 July. A rising local talent, Hugo One...
Criticism mounts: Luxembourg police powers bill faces backlash over 'vague and arbitrary' rules
RTL Today
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July 17, 2025
A proposed law to let Luxembourg police remove "disruptive" individuals from public spaces is facing mounting criticism for undermining legal predictability, with critics calling it a "Pandora's box" of subjective enforcement. Voĉo, a coalition of...
Gender Persecution at the International Criminal Court: The ICC Issues Arrest Warrants against Taliban Leaders for Crimes against Humanity
EJIL: Talk!
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July 11, 2025
On 8 July 2025, Pre-Trial Chamber II of the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants against two senior Taliban leaders in the Situation in Afghanistan. The Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) hailed the warrants as an ‘important vindication...
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...
This gorgeous Central Asian country just extended visa-free travel to 56 countries
Time Out
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Good news for spontaneous adventurers, curious globetrotters, and business travellers: Kazakhstan has expanded its visa-free policy to include a whopping 56 countries, effective immediately. So, if you hold a passport from Thailand, Vietnam, the...
Travel: Plan A Trip To Luxembourg, The Lesser-Known European Destination
MENAFN
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July 17, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) “This is one of Europe's oldest and most beautiful castles, but sadly not many know about it,” a local told me when I visited the Vianden Castle in Luxembourg. I couldn't agree more.Recommended For You UAE launches largest...