The first intervention of the European Safe Fall–Safe Schools programme in Luxembourg was proudly celebrated at LUNEX University marking a pioneering initiative that combines education sport and public health to foster safer school environments through the teaching of safe falling techniques This important milestone was made possible as a results of the dedicated collaboration of: As a symbolic conclusion to the intervention a commemorative plaque was presented to Um Weier School in honour of its commitment to educational innovation and the promotion of well-being within the community While a full data analysis is still forthcoming the initial results are highly encouraging reflecting the positive impact already observed in other European countries participating in the programme This event marks a significant step in Luxembourg’s commitment to delivering safer emotional resilience and preventive health education into the school curriculum Luxembourg is actively responding to the World Health Organisation’s call to action on reducing childhood falls one of the leading causes of injury among children globally Learn more about Safe Fall-Safe School Programme via the following link Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences Michelin puts sustainability at the heart of all its decisions.  Drawing on its deep know-how in engineered materials and polymer composites Michelin is constantly innovating for a more sustainable world.  Access all our financial and non-financial figures Follow all the news about Michelin and its universe.  13 new restaurants receive their first MICHELIN Star  Three new establishments are awarded the MICHELIN Green Star The best of Belgian and Luxembourgish gastronomy gathered today at the Handelsbeurs in Antwerp to discover the new 2025 MICHELIN Guide Belgium & Luxembourg two new restaurants receive two MICHELIN Stars 13 new establishments have earned their first MICHELIN Star and 3 venues were recognized for their commitment to more eco-responsible gastronomy with the MICHELIN Green Star this new selection includes 790 restaurants The 2025 selection for Belgium and Luxembourg shines a bright light on a constantly evolving culinary scene We are witnessing the emergence of a new generation of talents the culinary assertion of established establishments as well as the launch of new projects led by already well-known chefs they form a mosaic of gastronomic expressions that are both unique and decidedly unrestrained Whether they rely on tradition or are driven by innovation Our inspectors thoroughly enjoyed rediscovering these tables whose creativity and commitment make this selection especially remarkable have once again retained their three MICHELIN Stars for their restaurants Zilte in Antwerp and Boury in Roeselare reserved for the most exceptional establishments in the world illustrates the level of refinement of two unique culinary signatures crafted by these talented artisans Whether through the quality of the ingredients or the generosity and depth with which each dish is conceived these two tables alone justify a true culinary journey The inspectors of the MICHELIN Guide have awarded this year to two new entries in their selection: Léa Linster in Frisange who took over the kitchen from his mother Léa a few years ago The classic finesse and elegance that made this establishment’s reputation for decades have subtly evolved under his leadership giving way to plates that are more minimalist The chef’s high-level sauces add another dimension to each dish Louis Linster further enhances the gastronomy at this particularly heartfelt family-run establishment Well-known for his restaurant Colette – De Vijvers Thijs Vervloet has successfully launched a new project earning two Stars for his new Maison Colette In a former doctor’s house that he transformed into a luxurious setting this lover of fine products creates traditional and generous preparations guests are invited to experience an exclusive journey enhanced by exquisite wine pairings and small thoughtful details that extend to the finest touches The 2025 MICHELIN Guide Belgium & Luxembourg now includes a total of 22 restaurants with two MICHELIN Stars Luxembourg is not left behind when it comes to new restaurants awarded a MICHELIN Star René Mathieu continues his passionate vegetable-based culinary journey Although he has left La Distillerie behind he continues to impress with his way of elevating vegetables Archibald De Prince follows in his mentor’s footsteps offering high-level creative cuisine that highlights vegetables while still keeping some excellent animal protein dishes Clovis Degrave and his team offer an explosive experience at Grünewald Chef’s Table chef Kobe Desramaults shows remarkable creativity at Eliane where he creates intense dishes that make the most of the quality ingredients he works with such as a creamy risotto enriched with yellow wine and paired with oysters many of the new Stars went to restaurants helmed by renowned chefs Giuseppe Giacomazza continues to refine the cuisine at this family-run restaurant His ode to Sicilian terroir is both authentic and original Wouter Van Tichelen has relocated to the luxurious De Tuilerieën hotel in Bruges Dimitri Proost honors the reputation of HAUT with meticulous creations that emphasize the best North Sea seafood guests experience a delicate blend of French tradition and modern Asian influences Davy Devlieghere continues to impress at Julien in Lotenhulle with his tribute to French gastronomy the talent of young chefs is highlighted in this new selection François-Xavier Simon at Bistrot Blaise in Marche-en-Famenne has established himself as a generous artisan blending the indulgence of French cuisine with excellent modern techniques Curtis Maquet at Beau Rivage by Curtis in Dave expertly carries on this Namur institution with finesse product-driven cuisine is both recognizable and elegant Maxime Zimmer of Un Max de Goût shines with his focus on local artisans and producers showcasing products with careful creativity Quentin Gallopyn of La Vicomté in Roucourt creates precise and delicate dishes that impressed the selection team the 2025 MICHELIN Guide Belgium & Luxembourg includes 127 one-Star restaurants The MICHELIN Green Star promotes the initiatives of pioneering tables fully committed to a genuine gastronomic transition Three new restaurants have been awarded the MICHELIN Green Star for their remarkable and varied actions and commitments the eponymous chef continues to champion plant-based cuisine in Luxembourg and the surrounding areas At Sophie & Nicolas in Comblain-la-Tour Sophie Gigot and Nicolas Septon are true ambassadors of their environment The products of local artisans are used from A to Z and are at the heart of their celebration of the Liège region Seppe Nobels combines vegetable preparations with social employment and culinary exchange He emphasizes local partnerships and shows how important the human aspect of a restaurant can be Dining at a restaurant recognized by the MICHELIN Guide is often an experience that goes beyond just the plate the Inspectors celebrate professionals who bring their talents to serve unforgettable dining moments Quentin Gallopyn from the starred restaurant Vicomté in Roucourt receives the MICHELIN Young Chef Award The MICHELIN Sommelier Award goes to Laurent Dierickx of the recommended restaurant Les Frères Louise in Ellezelles this professional captivates clients with his knowledge and his ability to offer bottles or pairings that break the mold The team at the Bozar restaurant is awarded the MICHELIN Service Award this team provides a top-tier and attentive service The Bib Gourmand has become the faithful companion for food lovers seeking the best value for money 2025 is a fantastic year for this special distinction awarded to a total of 126 restaurants.This year's newcomers are as varied as they are generous from the Thai cuisine at Lune Siamoise in Ixelles to the traditional flavors at Table et Vin in Mont-sur-Marchienne or the pintxos at Taberna Bask in Ledeberg Brussels alone has three new Bib Gourmand restaurants The complete list of Bib Gourmand restaurants, with all the newcomers, is available on our website guide.michelin.com 22 restaurants with two MICHELIN Stars (2 new) 127 restaurants with one MICHELIN Star (13 new) 14 restaurants with a MICHELIN Green Star (3 new) The 2025 selection of the MICHELIN Guide Belgium & Luxembourg is exclusively published on the website guide.michelin.com and the free MICHELIN Guide app available on iOS Discover all the new restaurants in Belgium and Luxembourg at: Belgium (French): https://guide.michelin.com/be/fr/articles Luxembourg: https://guide.michelin.com/lu/fr/articles Belgium (Dutch): https://guide.michelin.com/be/nl/articles Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and to a more sustainable world Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composites Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide Michelin is present in 175 countries and employs 129,800 people This marks Luxembourg's second entry since 1993 Luxembourg is headed back into Eurovision ready to take home the crown after its last win over 40 years ago – so could its luck change with 2025 entry Laura Thorn The country made a comeback to the song contest with last year's entrant TALI who didn't manage to make it into the top 10 Luxembourg is one of the most successful nations to take part in the song contest and will certainly be looking to reach a sixth win what is there to note about Luxembourg Eurovision 2025 entry Instagram: @laura__thorn Laura Thorn is a singer and Luxembourg's Eurovision 2025 entry after she won the Luxembourg Song Contest Music has been a part of Laura's life from a young age having taken solfeggio classes at just eight years old while also learning how to play the piano and cello She later completed a master's degree in music theory music pedagogy and pop singing and is also a teacher at the Esch-sur-Alzette Conservatory of Music French production duo Julien Salvia and Ludovic-Alexandre Vidal began their search for a Luxembourgish singer to perform their song at Eurovision and contacted Laura through a former singing teacher That very song became her Eurovision entry and after scoring the most points at the Luxembourg Song Contest having been born in Esch-sur-Alzette in Luxembourg In an interview with Eurovision World Laura opened up about her determination in the contest: \"I take everything seriously and I try to be as professional as I can be but for Eurovision you have to be serious about it There isn't another step and you don't have to win Eurovision in order to do something else I am very open to whatever could happen afterwards.\" Laura Thorn will be representing Luxembourg at Eurovision with La Poupée Monte Le Son Luxembourg finished in 13th place at last year's contest The Eurovision Song Contest 2025 final will take place on Saturday 17th May 2025 You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision Meet Luxembourg's Eurovision 2025 entryThis marks Luxembourg's second entry since 1993 The country made a comeback to the song contest with last year's entrant TALI who didn't manage to make it into the top 10 Laura Thorn. Joe Maher/Getty ImagesInstagram: @laura__thorn Laura Thorn is a singer and Luxembourg's Eurovision 2025 entry after she won the Luxembourg Song Contest Music has been a part of Laura's life from a young age She later completed a master's degree in music theory In an interview with Eurovision World Laura opened up about her determination in the contest: "I take everything seriously and I try to be as professional as I can be "I don't really see it as a competition There isn't another step and you don't have to win Eurovision in order to do something else I am very open to whatever could happen afterwards." Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty ImagesLuxembourg finished in 13th place at last year's contest You can also check out the full list of Eurovision winners and how many times the UK has won Eurovision Katelyn MensahSenior Entertainment WriterKatelyn Mensah is the Senior Entertainment Writer for Radio Times covering all major entertainment programmes reality TV shows and the latest hard-hitting documentaries with a focus on reality TV and showbiz news and has obtained a BA (Hons) in Journalism you are agreeing to site title privacy policy This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Subscribe to RT!Subscribe to Radio Times magazine and get £10 issues for £10! Could your home unlock your dreams?Releasing equity from your home could help give you the retirement you've been dreaming of? Holiday brochuresNeed inspiration of where to go next Request a free brochure and start your journey Banque de Luxembourg S.A. acquired a new position in shares of Walmart Inc. (NYSE:WMT - Free Report) in the fourth quarter according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission The firm acquired 2,697 shares of the retailer's stock Several other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of the stock purchased a new stake in Walmart during the 4th quarter worth about $25,000 Horizon Financial Services LLC grew its holdings in shares of Walmart by 1,007.7% during the fourth quarter Horizon Financial Services LLC now owns 288 shares of the retailer's stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 262 shares in the last quarter acquired a new position in shares of Walmart in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $27,000 purchased a new position in shares of Walmart during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $32,000 Noble Wealth Management PBC acquired a new stake in Walmart during the fourth quarter worth approximately $37,000 26.76% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds Analyst Ratings ChangesSeveral equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company Guggenheim restated a "buy" rating and set a $100.00 price objective on shares of Walmart in a report on Monday KeyCorp increased their price objective on shares of Walmart from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Friday Citigroup restated a "positive" rating on shares of Walmart in a report on Thursday Oppenheimer cut their price target on shares of Walmart from $110.00 to $95.00 and set an "outperform" rating on the stock in a research note on Monday The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a "buy" rating on shares of Walmart in a research note on Wednesday Two research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating thirty-one have assigned a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company the stock presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $103.58 Get Our Latest Analysis on WalmartWalmart Trading Up 1.4 %NYSE WMT opened at $98.73 on Friday The company's fifty day moving average price is $90.52 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $91.40 The company has a market capitalization of $789.93 billion a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.42 and a beta of 0.69 has a 12 month low of $59.39 and a 12 month high of $105.30 The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.40 a current ratio of 0.82 and a quick ratio of 0.23 This instant news alert was generated by narrative science technology and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate reporting This story was reviewed by MarketBeat's editorial team prior to publication Please send any questions or comments about this story to contact@marketbeat.com MarketBeat keeps track of Wall Street's top-rated and best performing research analysts and the stocks they recommend to their clients on a daily basis. 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While Walmart currently has a Moderate Buy rating among analysts top-rated analysts believe these five stocks are better buys View The Five Stocks Here Enter your email address and we'll send you MarketBeat's list of seven best retirement stocks and why they should be in your portfolio Inflation is sticking around—is your portfolio ready we break down 7 stocks that could help shield your investments from inflation’s impact Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools WASHINGTON – Former Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett might be the last U.S embassy in the small European nation is among 10 across Europe Africa and Asia that the State Department has reportedly recommended for permanent closure as part of sweeping government cost-cutting efforts “What I found in my time there was this incredible reservoir of goodwill that really dates back 80 years to when the United States came in and saved the country,” Barrett told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel it makes no sense to squander that goodwill.”  President Donald Trump in December nominated Stacey Feinberg, a businesswoman and musical theater producer, to replace Barrett though Feinberg has not yet completed the Senate confirmation process Barrett said eliminating the U.S.’s diplomatic presence in Luxembourg could open the door for China to grow its presence in the country He noted there are about seven Chinese banks in the country known for its wealth and said Luxembourg’s government appeared generally receptive to China which he said has a “strong embassy presence” in Luxembourg More: Tom Barrett says European leaders worried about Biden's capacity long before election exit “The Chinese have to be loving that,” Barrett said of the reported recommendation to close the U.S “It allows them to move in and fill the vacuum and make the case that Luxembourg is more important to the Chinese than it is to the United States.” He referenced the U.S.’s current trade war with China and called the plans ironic, noting the U.S. has a surplus in its trade with Luxembourg, which is also among the top foreign holders of U.S “It’s not one of those countries that he’s harping about,” Barrett said of Trump “It’s a country that actually invests in the United States which date back to World War II’s Battle of the Bulge on Dec Spokespeople for the State Department did not respond to a Journal Sentinel request to comment on the plans and Barrett’s remarks officials in Luxembourg appeared to respond the news with similar sentiments Gusty Graas, a member of Luxembourg’s legislature who chairs the body's foreign affairs committee, told a Luxembourg newspaper that the embassy’s closure “would be a deep rift in relations between Luxembourg and the U.S. which I would describe as excellent so far.” And Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden recently expressed concern with the Trump administration's international relations, saying this month: “This is not the America that I love.” Frieden studied at Harvard University — which the Trump administration has targeted — and was a scholar with the Fulbright Program which could be eliminated under plans to slash the State Department’s budget who served as Milwaukee’s mayor from 2004 until he was appointed to the ambassadorship by former President Joe Biden in 2021 said the main question surrounding the potential closure of the embassy is: “What does it do to the relationship between our countries?” but it’s got tremendous financial resources,” said Barrett noting the two countries have long enjoyed close “There’s no reason to end this relationship,” he added obviously it wouldn't end the relationship This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page She has travelled across Europe to showcase her “La poupée monte le son” to Eurovision fans We are of course talking about Luxembourg’s Laura Thorn She has given us a bridge between a Eurovision classic and a modern pop anthem So let’s dive straight into 10 Facts about Laura Thorn Scroll down for 10 Facts about Laura Thorn Yes, another cello player joined the Eurovision 2025 cast. Next to Germany’s Abor and Ukraine’s Ziferblat twin brothers, Laura Thorn also started her music career as a cellist as well as a pianist, as she told RTL Growing up, next to getting her fair share of musical lessons, her evenings were also packed full with dance lessons. Her parents definitely had a thing for extracurricular activities as she told Luxembourgish newspaper Le Quotidien she decided to continue her studies in the Belgian city of Namur at the IMEP college she received a double degree in music teaching and pop singing She said in numerous interviews that she initially did not want to get a degree in singing but eventually went ahead as her institution told her to do so Laura Thorn told RTL in an interview that she ended up on the Luxembourg Song Contest – Luxembourg’s Eurovision selection – by somewhat of an accident One of her former teachers in Namur recommended her to a Parisian producer That certain producer then invited her via SMS to audition for a song he wanted to send to the Luxembourgish selection She teaches at the Esch-sur-Alzette Conservatoire and also teaches children music In between winning the Luxembourgish national final and Eurovision Laura Thorn said to wiwibloggs’ Tomas Janciauskas that RTL has taken care of her schedule The country of Luxembourg is home to many different languages its inhabitants are usually fluent in multiple of them and that makes Luxembourg one of the countries in Europe with the smallest amount of monolinguals Laura Thorn herself is a native Luxembourgish speaker and on the way to the contest we could see her speak the Germanic language across press conferences and interviews As Laura Thorn told our Deban Aderemi at wiwibloggs it was important for her and the songwriters that her Eurovision song would not be just any random song who won the contest for the small Benelux nation in 1965 poupée de son” was the first pop song to win the contest Everyone who takes a quick glimpse at Laura’s social media pages will see that the singer is a fitness enthusiast Anything between running and the gym seems one of her favourite places to be Laura Thorn revealed to wiwibloggs that among her favourite artists is surprisingly the rapper Eminem she loves Swiss Eurovision winner Céline Dion and Belgian-Italian diva Lara Fabian What started as a bit of a trial with sending in a demo for a potential song ended up in a complete Eurovision adventure Laura revealed in an interview with Deban Aderemi from wiwibloggs that she is unsure what she will do once the contest is over she is planning to enjoy the contest as much as possible (And revealed she is holidaying Istanbul afterwards) Did you learn anything new about Laura Thorn Which fact did you find the most surprising Are you rooting for Luxembourg at Eurovision 2025 Our Renske is a graduated Slavicist from the Netherlands she grew up watching and listening to Eurovision songs wiwibloggs introduced her to a community of loving people from all over the world You can also follow her podcast Vidbircast on Spotify for more Eurovision news Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" Overview Meet the team Press Write for us Input your search keywords and press Enter. 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From Luxembourg City with its dramatic fortifications to small historic towns topped by castles, here are the best places to visit in Luxembourg. Discover the best time to visit Luxembourg with insights on seasonal weather, crowds, and events to help you plan the ideal trip. ArticlesLatest stories from LuxembourgRead more articlesFilter by interest: Coasts & IslandsFood & Drink All Interests Adventure Travel Art & Culture Beaches Coasts & Islands Food & DrinkActivities From Luxembourg City with its dramatic fortifications to small historic towns topped by castles here are the best places to visit in Luxembourg Read more articlesBuild a memorable collectionGet to the heart of Luxembourg with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance. Go to checkout (0 items)in partnership with getyourguide No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission Banque de Luxembourg S.A. bought a new stake in JPMorgan Chase & Co. (NYSE:JPM) during the fourth quarter according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC The firm bought 1,915 shares of the financial services provider's stock has a 52 week low of $189.82 and a 52 week high of $280.25 The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.24 a quick ratio of 0.89 and a current ratio of 0.88 The firm's 50-day simple moving average is $238.97 and its 200 day simple moving average is $244.72 The firm has a market cap of $702.87 billion from a "sell" rating to a "hold" rating in a report on Monday Barclays upped their price objective on JPMorgan Chase & Co from $304.00 to $330.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday Eleven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have issued a buy rating to the company the company has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $255.67 currently has a Moderate Buy rating among analysts Learn the basics of options trading and how to use them to boost returns and manage risk with this free report from MarketBeat Click the link below to get your free copy "boring" bank stocks are quietly outperforming Find out how to leverage these banks' stability for significant gains BLI Banque de Luxembourg Investments bought a new stake in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP - Free Report) in the 4th quarter according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission The fund bought 486,973 shares of the company's stock PepsiCo makes up about 2.0% of BLI Banque de Luxembourg Investments' investment portfolio making the stock its 10th biggest position Other large investors have also modified their holdings of the company Norges Bank purchased a new position in shares of PepsiCo during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $2,729,565,000 purchased a new stake in PepsiCo during the 4th quarter valued at about $589,307,000 lifted its position in PepsiCo by 18.1% during the fourth quarter now owns 25,217,043 shares of the company's stock worth $3,834,504,000 after buying an additional 3,856,193 shares in the last quarter boosted its position in shares of PepsiCo by 21.1% during the 3rd quarter now owns 13,021,316 shares of the company's stock valued at $2,293,049,000 after acquiring an additional 2,264,445 shares during the last quarter increased its holdings in shares of PepsiCo by 1.0% during the 4th quarter now owns 133,371,504 shares of the company's stock worth $20,280,471,000 after buying an additional 1,376,133 shares during the last quarter Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.07% of the company's stock Analyst Ratings ChangesPEP has been the topic of several recent analyst reports Citigroup decreased their price objective on shares of PepsiCo from $170.00 to $160.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Friday BNP Paribas dropped their price objective on PepsiCo from $162.00 to $160.00 and set a "neutral" rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft decreased their target price on PepsiCo from $184.00 to $178.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday CICC Research reaffirmed a "market perform" rating on shares of PepsiCo in a research report on Friday Morgan Stanley reduced their price target on shares of PepsiCo from $168.00 to $153.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating fourteen have given a hold rating and four have assigned a buy rating to the company's stock the stock presently has a consensus rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $160.69 Read Our Latest Research Report on PepsiCoPepsiCo Stock Up 0.1 %PepsiCo stock opened at $133.75 on Friday The stock's fifty day moving average is $145.94 and its two-hundred day moving average is $152.38 The stock has a market cap of $183.38 billion has a 1-year low of $131.52 and a 1-year high of $183.41 The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.05 a current ratio of 0.82 and a quick ratio of 0.65 While PepsiCo currently has a Hold rating among analysts Unlock your free copy of MarketBeat's comprehensive guide to pot stock investing and discover which cannabis companies are poised for growth you'll get exclusive access to our daily newsletter with expert stock recommendations from Wall Street's top analysts where he most recently served as the editor-in-chief of Delano.lu he was a senior journalist covering finance He previously worked in PR in Silicon Valley and for an NGO in China Aaron likes working as a journalist because he has the chance to learn something new every day and ask interesting people plenty of questions Interest areas: The human element in the financial sector and the role the financial ecosystem plays in Luxembourg’s and Europe’s economy and social fabric; the property market; and making industry jargon and figures comprehensible for non-experts Linkedin:linkedin.com/in/aarongrunwald/ Bluesky:bsky.app/profile/grunwaldaaron.bsky.social People movesFrançoise Schlink named Post Group chairLuxembourg’s cabinet has formally approved Françoise Schlink’s nomination as chair of Post Group Public safetyLuxembourg police force expands with fresh crop of traineesMore than 180 cadets have started 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unlikely’ to reach targets says watchdogThe European Commission needs to “urgently carry out a reality check” on the EU Chips Act the European Court of Auditors has recommended Annual resultsPremiumDeutsche Bank Luxembourg revenue up but profits fell in 2024Lender boosted reserves to cover potential bad loans annual report shows Sécurité RoutièreBackes makes appeal to save traffic safety organisationTransport Minister Yuriko Backes wants new backers for road safety campaign group to step forward Share this with instagramShare this with facebookShare this with linkedinSections Barbara Guarischi third in reduced bunch sprint in Cessange The Italian sprinter was fastest to the line ahead of runner-up Valentine Fortin (Cofidis) and third-placed Barbara Guarischi (SD Worx-Protime) in Cessange because yesterday it was not really my day I was feeling not so good,” Fidanza said after the podium ceremony “Today I had completely different feelings and also we worked really good with the team and I think we deserved this victory.” It was the second of two one-day races this weekend at the Festival Elsy Jacobs à Luxembourg which offered the peloton a 121.6km race in Cessange.  The peloton tackled eight laps of a 15.2km circuit in Cessange including a short but steep 200m climb through the finish line at Rue Tubis A breakaway formed that included the previous day's winner Marta Lach and teammate Steffi Häberlin (SD Worx-Protime) Lonneke Uneken and teammate Margot Vanpachtenbeke (VolkerWessels) Eva van Agt and teammates Rosita Reijnhout and Linda Riedmann (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Valentine Fortin (Cofidis) with a small gap at 35km to go the reduced field of 25 riders was back together on the last loop for teams to set up for the final sprint with Visma-Lease a Bike and Fidanza claiming the victory “Today we wanted to make the race hard and also to give an opportunity to all my teammates to feel free to do their own races,” Fidanza said.  we decided to go for the sprint because I was still there and because we knew today it was completely different from Saturday so we decided to go for the sprint in the small bunch I decided to start my sprint really far from the finish Results powered by FirstCycling Kirsten has a background in Kinesiology and Health Science She has been involved in cycling from the community and grassroots level to professional cycling's biggest races She began her sports journalism career with Cyclingnews as a North American Correspondent in 2006 Kirsten became Women's Editor – overseeing the content strategy race coverage and growth of women's professional cycling – before becoming Deputy Editor in 2023 you will then be prompted to enter your display name He made the statement during a briefing with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv they want peace for the duration of a show Peace and a ceasefire are not part of a show and it's not something that should last only three days," Bettel said He noted that Ukraine and its partners had already seen how often Russia violated previous ceasefires "What we need now is a real ceasefire rather than a pause that simply fits into your agenda," Bettel said Putin declared a "truce" from May 8 to 10 in connection with Victory Day Russia is supposedly expected to suspend all combat operations While citing and using any materials on the Internet links to the website ukrinform.net not lower than the first paragraph are mandatory citing the translated materials of foreign media outlets is possible only if there is a link to the website ukrinform.net and the website of a foreign media outlet Materials marked as "Advertisement" or with a disclaimer reading "The material has been posted in accordance with Part 3 of Article 9 of the Law of Ukraine "On Advertising" No 1996 and the Law of Ukraine "On the Media" No 2023 and on the basis of an agreement/invoice Online media entity; Media identifier - R40-01421 How manufacturers can adapt for success amid rising geopolitical uncertainty 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to significantly improve transformation performance the list of threats driven directly by or intersecting with geopolitics is getting longer by the day This is especially true for industrial firms which are uniquely complex and exposed to geopolitical disruptions long-term investments in operating footprints that produce high-value goods in a range of countries They also depend on inputs from sprawling supply chains; provide maintenance or other post-sale services globally to customers and consumers; and increasingly collect transmit and analyze data from product usage internationally Others who are less directly affected still face significant exposure by participating in the same value chains whether as suppliers or ecosystem partners Regardless of their scale or value chain position industrial companies are realizing that the unprecedented wide-ranging impact of geopolitics is not easing anytime soon manufacturers must proactively consider a range of future states and implement new levels of agility in their strategies and operations Discover how EY's Supply Chain Transformation solution can help your business move towards fully autonomous connected supply chains that drive business growth In the nearly three-decade period following the fall of the Berlin Wall manufacturers experienced expanded opportunities to crack vast new markets and reap the rewards of innovation on an entirely new scale Risks from smaller-scale political tensions and market fluctuations paled in comparison to the huge upside stemming from the enlarged global playing field But that was then. Today, most industrial companies are investing to defend against significant and interconnected geopolitical threats. In the EY CEO Outlook Pulse — October 2022 (pdf) 93% of industrial respondents said they altered strategic investment plans as a result of geopolitical challenges spending to boost resilience and improve defensive positioning Of those who have failed to complete or canceled a planned acquisition in the past 12 months (93%) nearly a quarter blamed geopolitical tensions and uncertainty Survey question: As a result of geopolitical challenges have you made any of the following alterations to your strategic investment plans 36% cited increasing geopolitical tensions as a top-three risk to growth regionalization/fragmentation of the global economy was not far behind with 30% — while all the remaining factors directly or indirectly intersect with government activity and the nature of the global operating environment Survey question: Which of the following do you consider to be the greatest risks to the growth of your business Adjusting strategies for an array of geopolitical variables is no small challenge underscored by the scale of events few anticipated — a global pandemic Decision-makers could rationalize treating the future geopolitical state as a “known unknown” to be acknowledged but not meaningfully analyzed the most successful leaders will lean in and proactively take measures to strengthen their position instead of simply disengaging with the excuse that there are too many unknowns The essential tool creating a strong strategy is comprehensive scenario planning: imagining in detail a range of possible geopolitical futures and their corresponding risks and opportunities The EY CEO Imperative series recently examined four plausible geopolitical futures that could emerge in the next five years These possible scenarios illustrate how the global operating environment is affected by changes in international relations They are ranked below from most to least restrictive environment for international business: A new era of isolationism diminishes international trade This significantly reduces growth for the vast majority of industrial firms while creating opportunities for others that can help deliver autonomy for strategic goods and materials Companies would be forced to adopt domestic-focused growth strategies pursuing vertical integration or moving into adjacent industries the sequel would force companies to trade within distinct economic blocs along with significant onshoring or nearshoring of operations and supply chains while most would face diminished market opportunity and less access to talent This future would also restrict global trade and investment although manufacturers would have a number of regional trade blocs and other “friendly” clubs of countries in which to operate sustainability concerns and “friend-shoring” add costs and complexity Friction between the US/EU and Chinese trading networks creates ongoing uncertainty This outcome would look much like the one we knew a few years ago Strong global growth and limited tensions would stimulate investment and M&A this is by far the most favorable scenario — but A continued shift away from the Globalization lite scenario would test industrial companies’ agility and resilience Futures resembling Cold War II or Self-reliance reigns could render the global markets and operations of multinational manufacturers far less accessible or even inaccessible raising strategic questions of the highest order Each geopolitical scenario would affect individual manufacturers differently though in all cases their impacts would be enterprise-wide we use a broad analytical framework to evaluate them Key dimensions for geopolitical scenario analysis EY sustainability and ESG strategy consulting teams can help you with strategy ESG due diligence and portfolio optimization Industrial leaders should assess the impact of these and other geopolitical scenarios on their own businesses Then they must identify and implement strategic actions to not only reduce risk but to thrive — regardless of which scenario the actual future most closely resembles though EY teams believe the following foundational “no regrets” moves are critical for every manufacturer: All firms should actively embed geopolitical scenario development in all corporate strategy exercises and focus on identifying opportunities (customers this is particularly critical in the industrial sector Scenario development should include identification of early warning indicators — election outcomes — that can be monitored for signs of which future may be emerging Industrial firms need to place the customer at the beginning of their value chains — not the end — by aligning customer strategies and priority areas with their own If geopolitical developments generate rapid demand shifts and operational complexities for customers engagement platforms that increase the ease of doing business and transparency will be key differentiators consumer-style e-commerce platforms will be critical for commodities Custom products and systems will require digital platforms that enable intelligent search consultative selling and visibility of pricing and availability to drive increased customer revenues and reduced cost-to-serve The complexity of many industrial businesses means there are many potential avenues for increasing resiliency They may include avoiding single sources of supply establishing their own renewable power generation infrastructure and harnessing data to optimize working capital and pricing execution Firms should prioritize cost-efficient actions to maximize agility in the face of large-scale supply-and-demand fluctuations Geopolitical upheaval and uncertainty will only worsen the industrial sector’s existing recruiting and retention issues Leaders must build a work culture that creates employee connections while also using data-driven insights into compensation benefits and new ways of working to prevent this most critical resource from being depleted over time — or overnight Digitalization does not always rise to the top of manufacturers’ priority investments lists but it is essential for long-term cost and market advantages It also underpins numerous aspects of our other “no regrets” moves digital twin-enabled assessments of production and ecosystem vulnerabilities — without comprehensive digital transformation your future may also depend on having selected digital suppliers and partners who will not suddenly be cut off by sanctions or other government intervention — so it is critical to assess potential new relationships as part of regular scenario planning exercises In the less volatile world of the not-so distant past increasing globalization provided a relatively straightforward growth playbook that unique political and economic environment is gone successfully defending against emerging threats and seizing new opportunities will depend on highly vigilant observation of changing conditions EY Americas Chemicals and Advanced Materials Executive Director; Joe Gaynor EY-Parthenon Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Global Development Lead; and Mayukh Chaudhuri EY Americas Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Strategy and Transactions Manager for contributing to this article of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited we probe the fundamental structure of particles that make up everything around us We do so using the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments Know more The Higgs Boson The W boson The Z boson The Large Hadron Collider The Birth of the web Antimatter Latest news Media News The research programme at CERN covers topics from kaons to cosmic rays and from the Standard Model to supersymmetry See all resources Accompanied by the spokesperson-elect of the ATLAS collaboration the delegation then visited the ATLAS control room and experiment cavern CERN’s formal collaboration with Luxembourg began in October 2024, with the signature of an agreement for a new partnership funded by the Government of Luxembourg, the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and CERN The aim of this collaboration is to use expertise in AI technology to address the issue of global hunger More Social Media Accounts Following the appointment of His Royal Highness the Hereditary Grand Duke as Lieutenant-Représentant on 8 October and the subsequent announcement by His Royal Highness the Grand Duke of his intention to abdicate in favour of his son on 3 October 2025 the Maison du Grand-Duc and the Ministry of State are releasing the first details of the festivities to be held in October The official ceremonies will take place on Friday 3 October 2025 The main event will be the signing of the Act of Abdication by His Royal Highness Grand Duke Henri at the Grand Ducal Palace in the presence of the President of the Chamber of Deputies and the Prime Minister followed by the swearing in of His Royal Highness the Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume at the Chamber of Deputies the Grand Ducal Family will appear on the balcony of the Palace The public will also have the opportunity to greet the new Grand Ducal Couple on Place Guillaume II where the council of aldermen of the City of Luxembourg will pay tribute to the newly enthroned Grand Duke The Government will host a reception for the institutions and the diplomatic corps at the Cercle Cité in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses An evening gala dinner at the Grand Ducal Palace will conclude this first day the formal ceremonies will be followed by a day of celebrations in several cities and key locations across the country Residents of the Grand Duchy and the Greater Region will have the opportunity to greet the new Grand Ducal Couple at three major public celebrations to mark the change of reign During this festive event entitled "Dem Grand-Duc seng feierlech Tournée" the new Grand Ducal Couple will take part in these three publics celebrations but will also make stops in Grevenmacher and Steinfort Their Royal Highnesses will arrive in the capital via the Grande-Duchesse Charlotte Bridge ("Rout Bréck") A nocturne drone show and a concert featuring Luxembourg's artistic scene will conclude the day on the Glacis The events of 4 October are being organised under the coordination of the Maison du Grand-Duc and the relevant state and municipal administrations with the support of the teams from den Atelier at the invitation of the Archbishop of Luxembourg the Grand Ducal Family will attend a Te Deum service at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg Further details about the festivities in October will be announced at a later date. All press enquiries regarding the accession to the throne should be addressed to: Trounwiessel@gdl.etat.lu “We already saw the start of a slowdown in 2023, but this accelerated in 2024,” said Ioana Pop, an economist at the Idea Foundation, a think tank within the Chamber of Commerce. “While employment is still growing in Luxembourg, it has slowed considerably. While it rose by an average of 2.9% a year between 2013 and 2023, it was limited to 2.1% in 2023, before plummeting to 1%.” For Pop, the reasons for the slowdown are essentially sectoral. Whereas between 2014 and 2019, the non-commercial sector (which includes government, charities, the education and health sectors) contributed around 20% to employment growth, in 2024 its contribution had risen to 77.4% (almost 4,500 jobs). The commercial (for-profit) sector largely stalled by 2024, with 22.6% of jobs created (a total of around 1,300 positions). Construction, finance and IT in decline“It is the construction sector, which accounts for almost 10% of employment in Luxembourg, which has seen the biggest decline, with a fall of 4.8%, or around 2,500 jobs compared to 2023,” explained Pop. Another important area that has seen slower growth is the finance and insurance sector: “It accounts for around 11% of the total employment market, and recorded growth of just 1.3% in 2024,” Pop said. The slowdown follows on from 2023, which had already seen a slight cooling off, as growth fell from 3.5% to 2.9% since 2022. Perhaps most striking is the hole that has appeared in another sector increasingly crucial to the economy: IT. The IT market is usually very dynamic (+3.5% employment in 2022 and +3.9% in 2023) but stagnated - even showing a slight recession - in 2024 (-0.1%). “It still represents 4.5% of jobs in Luxembourg,” said Pop. It is easy to make a connection to the latest Adem lists of occupations in short supply, she believes. These lists include a number of occupations related to the IT sector. In other words, there might be vacancies, but companies don’t fill them. Jobseekers with more qualificationsThere may be a link between the slowdown in hiring seen in the financial centre and the IT sector, and another feature of Idea's annual digest: the sharp rise in the number of jobseekers with higher education qualifications. We know that artificial intelligence could reshape the labour market, but it’s hard to say today whether the slowdown we’re seeing could come from there or not. While the number of jobseekers with a lower secondary diploma (+2.1%) or an upper secondary diploma (+6.2%) has risen in 2024, these increases remain well below the 15.2% seen among people with a university degree (or equivalent). “A mismatch between the skills of these graduates, on the one hand, and those sought by employers, on the other, does indeed seem to be one of the reasons for this sharp rise,” said Pop. She also sees two other possible factors: “The fact that the proportion of the resident population of Luxembourg with a higher education qualification has risen (to 45.5%) and a number of people are currently looking to retrain for a new career.” Luxembourg has a much lower employment activity rate among senior citizens (i.e those aged 55-64) than its European neighbours This can be explained in part by Luxembourg’s generous pension system “The skills of many older people have become obsolete in the face of changes on the labour market,” said Pop The skills mismatch is likely to get worse if it is not addressed it is essential to invest more in continuing training to adapt these skills to the needs of the market Some 20,475 people were registered in Luxembourg as being inactive but wanting to work in 2024 This group is not included in official unemployment figures but is made up of those who may be undergoing training or be unfit for work due to their state of health These are people who are not necessarily actively seeking employment but who could constitute a pool of potential workers Change continues apace as Luxembourg is increasingly turning towards digital technology and innovation but they need a highly skilled workforce in areas that are often specialised Luxembourg is not alone in investing in these sectors nor is it the only European country to see a slowdown in its employment market “We know that artificial intelligence could reshape the labour market but it’s difficult to say today whether the slowdown we’re seeing could come from there or not Many studies dealing with the impact of AI on the world of work tend to reveal contradictory results at the moment,” said Pop is that “we need to adapt to current changes Those who fail to do so run the risk of not being able to keep their heads above water.” Statec is forecasting a timid recovery in the employment market in 2025 (+1.4%) (This article was first published on Virgule.lu Start your day with the top headlines shaping Luxembourg Labour maketPremiumHere’s how Luxembourg is trying to attract talentTax incentives, platforms and streamlined visa processes are some of the ways the country is attracting and convincing talent to stay Labour market trendsThree-quarters of workers in Luxembourg are foreignersLabour market relies heavily on foreign talent, with 25% of employees from abroad and 47% commuting from neighbouring countries, Statec says Mental healthLuxembourg among Europe’s least ‘engaged’ workforces, survey saysOnly 8% feel engaged at work, but more than half report high life satisfaction, even as stress remains elevated Job marketFewer than 5% of Luxembourg workers overqualified Low rate linked to availability of high-skilled jobs in the Grand Duchy ConstructionAnother construction company bankruptcy leaves 19 staff jobless The company M2T has closed its doors, leaving the workers with two year-end bonuses and March salary still unpaid Job marketPremiumExpats beware: 2 in 3 jobs in Luxembourg require FrenchData from job centre Adem and platform Moovijob.com shows that language requirements remain a major hurdle in the job market Steel industryPotential buyer found for Liberty Steel in DudelangeAfter years of uncertainty, employees of mothballed steelworks could soon be firing up their furnaces again Advertiser contentTreat yourself to a stress-free holidayDreaming of a worry-free trip What if the secret to a smooth getaway was simply good preparation and the right protection Advertiser contentReal estate: Why should you take advantage of the start of 2025 to begin your real estate project?The main things we remember about the housing sector over the past 12 months are the rise in interest rates and the fall in property prices Advertiser contentProperty: I've decided to invest!The various forms of government support for investment Advertiser contentThe Luxembourg Times BusinessRun is happening again on 18th September!On Thursday 18th September with the starting gun of the 11th Luxembourg Times BusinessRun fired at the Coque at 7 pm Banque de Luxembourg S.A. acquired a new position in shares of PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP - Free Report) in the 4th quarter according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission The fund acquired 2,582 shares of the company's stock Other large investors also recently made changes to their positions in the company WealthTrak Capital Management LLC purchased a new position in PepsiCo in the fourth quarter valued at about $28,000 Collier Financial acquired a new position in PepsiCo in the fourth quarter worth about $28,000 Creative Capital Management Investments LLC acquired a new stake in PepsiCo during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $30,000 bought a new position in PepsiCo during the 4th quarter worth approximately $30,000 Summit Securities Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of PepsiCo in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $33,000 Analyst Ratings ChangesA number of analysts have weighed in on the stock UBS Group dropped their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $175.00 to $169.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Friday Citigroup cut their target price on shares of PepsiCo from $170.00 to $160.00 and set a "buy" rating on the stock in a report on Friday HSBC dropped their price target on PepsiCo from $186.00 to $170.00 and set a "hold" rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday CICC Research restated a "market perform" rating on shares of PepsiCo in a research report on Friday Morgan Stanley dropped their target price on PepsiCo from $168.00 to $153.00 and set an "equal weight" rating on the stock in a research report on Friday fourteen have assigned a hold rating and four have given a buy rating to the company's stock PepsiCo currently has an average rating of "Hold" and a consensus price target of $160.69 View Our Latest Stock Report on PepsiCoPepsiCo Stock PerformancePEP opened at $133.75 on Friday The company has a market capitalization of $183.38 billion a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.09 and a beta of 0.47 The business has a 50 day moving average price of $145.94 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $152.38 Looking for the next FAANG stock before everyone has heard about it Enter your email address to see which stocks MarketBeat analysts think might become the next trillion dollar tech company Luxembourg’s government on Monday provided more information concerning the three days of celebrations that will accompany the event The celebrations will run from Friday 3 October to Sunday 5 October the Ministry of State explained in a written statement the main event will be Grand Duke Henri’s abdication and Crown Prince Guillaume’s swearing in at the Grand Ducal Palace The former and new grand ducal couples will make a public appearance on the balcony of the palace in Luxembourg city centre The palace in the evening will play host to an evening gala dinner after the government hosts a reception for the members of various institutions and the diplomatic corps in presence of the grand ducal family at the Cercle Cité celebrations will take place in several cities around the country Saturday evening’s celebrations in the capital city will also include a drone show and concert on the Glacis where the royal family will attend a Te Deum service at the Notre-Dame Cathedral in Luxembourg The day of Crown Prince Guillaume’s ascension to the throne will not be a public holiday, Prime Minister Luc Frieden said in February This year, National Day celebrations will take place over three days too to mark Grand Duke Henri’s 25th anniversary on the throne and his final National Day as the head of state Catholic ChurchPremiumLuxembourg Grand Duke and PM hope for new pope to continue Francis’ legacyPrime Minister Luc Frieden, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa were in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday Osaka 2025PremiumFinal touches being made to Luxembourg’s World Expo pavilionChamber of Commerce’s Carlo Thelen sees the Osaka event as an opportunity to strengthen ties between Luxembourg and Japan Royal householdAnalysisPremiumWorld media join speculation over just how wealthy Luxembourg royals areSome say the Grand Duke is worth €3.7 billion, but it depends how you calculate it HomelessGrand Ducal couple surprise patrons at social restaurant Royal couple stopped by to open extension to overstretched capital city eatery for disadvantaged people No holidayNo public holiday for grand duke’s throne handoverPrime Minister said if a public holiday was declared on 3 October, a Friday, people would leave the country for a long weekend. Luxembourg monarchyCommemorative coins to mark Henri’s 25 years as grand dukeLuxembourg central bank readying to release two collectable coins for monarch’s anniversary Grand-Ducal CourtBusier 2024 with more engagements for Luxembourg’s monarchyGrand Duchess Maria Teresa among Europe’s most expensively dressed royals, as whole family recorded public engagements on almost half of the days of last year Adopted by the government council on Friday, the proposal aims to address both the rising demand for housing assistance and the need for greater administrative efficiency, the government said. Currently, housing subsidies are managed within the Housing Ministry. The proposed body, the Administration des aides individuelles au logement, would take over the processing, evaluation, and distribution of housing support for households, bringing them all under a dedicated structure. The office should also help speed up the processing of files “This represents a move from an internal ministerial service to a fully-fledged ‘administration publique’ with its own directorate and staff,” a spokesperson for the Housing Ministry told the Luxembourg Times. “This citizen-first initiative will allow the administration to be agile and better equipped, with optimised tools and processes to deal with the high and growing volume of applications,” they continued. The reform also aims to improve communication with applicants and strengthen the state’s oversight of public spending. “The reform will enhance the ministry’s ability to manage public resources and monitor the impact of housing policy,” the spokesperson said, calling it “a core element of the government’s strategy for more accessible housing.” The timeline for implementing the new administration is not yet confirmed. “The draft law is awaiting review by the State Council,” the ministry said in an email. Only when Luxembourg’s de-facto upper chamber has issues its opinion on the draft law can the bill proceed to a vote in parliament. 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Realtors set sights on Luxembourg buyers looking for better dealsBrokers anticipating that European buyers will continue to eye the high returns, tax benefits and luxurious lifestyle the Emirates offer HousingLuxembourg’s rental prices slip, as EU rents edge upOn average, monthly rent for an apartment in Grand Duchy is €1,779; rent for a house is €3,152 HousingOwning a home in your early 20s: How one Luxembourg couple pulled it offSabrina, 22, and Gustavo, 25, explain how “a lot of willpower, discipline and responsibility” helped them save enough to buy a four-bedroom home in Sanem WASHINGTON – Tom Barrett is entering what he calls a “halftime” period of reflection in his career The former Milwaukee mayor plans to return to the city later this month after a three-year tenure as U.S He leaves his post as America’s top diplomat in one of Europe’s smallest countries grateful and a “blessed person,” he said And while he’s retiring from the State Department with ideas from Luxembourg he thinks could translate to Milwaukee “This has been a tremendous professional and personal opportunity for me and for my wife,” Barrett said “And so I am eternally grateful to President Biden for allowing me to represent him but most importantly to represent the people of the United States here.”  discussed how the war in Ukraine shaped his time overseas the lessons he learned and the shared history between the two countries that he said will help maintain good relations as the U.S undergoes a transfer of power in the White House He also detailed how he’s found time to travel more and take French lessons though the latter effort resulted in his wife buying him a T-shirt that read: “I speak French fries.” Among the main responsibilities of the embassy Barrett led is being the bridge of information between the governments of the U.S That sometimes meant meetings with the Foreign Ministry to discuss issues ranging from wars in the Ukraine and the Middle East to U.S positions in the United Nations and other organizations occurred less than a month after Barrett arrived in Luxembourg — something Barrett called a “game-changer” that influenced his tenure One effect of the war: The “major policy issue” he worked on over the last three years was to help figure out how Luxembourg could increase its defense spending closer to the 2% of the GDP benchmark NATO nations agreed to about a decade ago “I have relationships with the prime minister here with members of the parliament and with members of the military here and this is an issue that we talk about,” Barrett said front and center in terms of what needs to be done.”  is the country’s shared history with the U.S he’s participated in ceremonies commemorating the anniversary of the start of the World War II Battle of the Bulge on Dec The battle was the last German offensive on the Western Front and was launched in the region between Luxembourg and Belgium More than 19,000 Americans died in the fighting It’s an event that has notable meaning for Barrett His mother’s first husband was killed in combat over the border in Germany a day after the start of the battle Barrett’s father flew 35 missions as a navigator over Germany though his father “never really talked about it.”  “Going to some of these Battle of the Bulge memorial services there are times where you get the sense that the people in Luxembourg appreciate the United States more than people in the United States appreciate the United States,” Barrett said the commemorations gathered more attention than usual when former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi fractured her hip while descending the marble steps of Luxembourg’s Grand Ducal Palace of the visiting congressional delegation taken moments after the incident showed Pelosi holding a member of Congress’ hand as she posed for the camera visited Pelosi in the hospital that night and were “amazed at how good her spirits were.” “I was amazed at how great she looked for someone who had just had a severe injury and I didn't know the extent of the injury at that time because her spirits were so strong,” Barrett said Pelosi told him in the hospital that the pain was nothing compared to giving birth to five kids Barrett’s service to the state and country has won him bipartisan praise within Wisconsin who was part of the congressional delegation to visit Luxembourg last month for the Battle of the Bulge anniversary called Barrett a “consummate professional.”  “He knows that country very well,” Van Orden told the Journal Sentinel He showed us around and he represented the United States of America in a totally honorable and excellent fashion.”  “I don’t know what he’s going to be doing following this,” Van Orden said “But he should be considered for any diplomatic post that is available.” who like Barrett has long represented the Milwaukee area at the state and federal level said Barrett has had “a very fulfilling career.” She spoke of Barrett as a family man who always made time for his children during his time in politics recalling how he’d sometimes leave her fundraising events early so he could put his kids to bed “He always cared so deeply about Milwaukee and he was in politics for the right reason,” Moore said calling Barrett a “brown bag-type guy” who maintained his “common touch.”  Barrett plans to return to Milwaukee on Jan. 19 — just a day before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration. Trump last month nominated Stacey Feinberg a businesswoman and musical theater producer was mayor of Milwaukee from 2004 before Biden appointed him to the ambassadorship in 2021 He told the Journal Sentinel he is confident relations between the U.S and Luxembourg will “remain very strong” under Trump due to the countries’ shared history and financial ties Barrett said he did not have the same confidence in the U.S.’s relationship with NATO and the European Union though he emphasized that didn't mean he was saying those relationships would turn sour Trump early last year warned NATO allies he would let Russia do “whatever the hell they want” to countries that do not meet the alliance’s defense spending targets And Barrett is leaving office at a time of year when Luxembourg’s government “really comes to life,” he said he’ll attend the Grand Duke of Luxembourg’s New Year celebration have lunch with members of the Foreign Ministry and have what amounts to an exit interview with the Grand Duke That’s not to mention the end-of-term business within the embassy Asked whether there was anything he learned in Luxembourg that could be brought back to Milwaukee said his time in the country made him an even stronger supporter of public transportation — “because it works here.”  He and his wife have a driver in Luxembourg but largely opt to use public transportation Other things “as basic as window construction,” he said That’s something we should be looking at,’” he said but they’re quality of life differences that you come to appreciate.” Barrett has been able to travel around Europe from centrally located Luxembourg He and his wife were "never big travelers" during his time in U.S but have since been everywhere from Denmark to Finland to Estonia and Greece And while he said one of the most humbling parts of his time in the country was seeing how many people are multilingual his attempts to learn French have largely been in vain Barrett won’t rule out a return to politics in some capacity — “I would never say no,” he said — though he is “not planning anything” at the moment but obviously I’m still very interested in society the United States… but I have nothing that I’m racing home to do,” he said calling his departure from Luxembourg “halftime in my career.” “I’m not actively planning anything right now other than maybe a game of sheepshead with my buddies.” I’ve been home from Europe for exactly one week surrounded by the noise and bustle of family dinnertime it had been my intention to write my fifth and final column on the eight-hour plane ride home in quiet solitude Amidst the chaos of finals and packing up my apartment I never found the time to sit down and write I could not be happier that life got in the way and forced me to wait I have felt more impacted by the experience of studying abroad than I ever did during the four months I was there Studying and living abroad for an extended time allowed me to appreciate the vastness of the world and the beauty of each country’s culture My biggest concerns were figuring out where I would be traveling the next few weekends and booking corresponding flights and rooms My lifestyle was the most carefree it had ever been – and likely will be for the rest of my life I felt a specific type of gratitude throughout the semester; one that was so blatantly obvious it would be impossible to miss How could I stare out at the Douro Valley in Portugal or into my reflection on Lake Brienz in Switzerland my appreciation has shifted into something more complex and nuanced Small things that I took for granted before studying abroad now stick out to me as obviously as European views did The noise of my household surrounding me as I write no longer bothers me; I feel grateful to be immersed in the comfort of familiar voices The traffic I sit in on the way to my favorite restaurants no longer irritates me; I feel grateful to drive again and treat myself to comfort foods I will say that walkable cities really do positively impact your lifestyle and is one of many things I will miss about Europe I appreciate the convenience of driving and how this became a developed culture in the U.S Both truths demonstrate how spending months away from home can produce seemingly opposing feelings but I find this one of the most rewarding takeaways from studying abroad I wouldn’t appreciate my current life so much if I did not have such strong roots in my hometown I would not have been able to appreciate another continent in the way I did While I am looking forward to returning to Oxford and American college life there are some European cultural norms I plan to incorporate into my lifestyle One small thing that stuck out to me while abroad was how environmentally conscious the general majority of the continent is This habit is not exclusively “European,” but it showed me how I can easily incorporate “green” lifestyle choices in my life the culture of leisure in Europe encourages quality time and connection servers do not bring the check right away to allow for an elongated meal and chatting with friends It is also common to sit down at cafés with a ceramic mug of coffee and enjoy a drink in the cafe rather than on the go there is less urgency in a European lifestyle it’s almost too easy to get caught up in the routine of classes and meetings operating on autopilot to go from one place on campus to the next I lose sight of my college experience and the joys that come with it which is why I hope to incorporate the sense of leisure I found abroad into my Ohio life I will continue reflecting on my time abroad and how new experiences can continue informing my life as I return to familiarity the mindset I approach them with will forever be changed I have a new appreciation for small things that I used to never pay a second thought to – like air conditioning – and for that hirschr2@miamioh.edu  Raquel is a junior political science and journalism student She has written and now edits for The Student since her first year in the Campus & Community section and especially enjoys political reporting she wrote several columns about her time in Luxembourg The national statistics bureau Statec in 2023 counted 7,470 births throughout the grand duchy (including 6,320 births to Luxembourg residents) against a backdrop of heavy dependence on cross-border midwives Until now offered as a three-year BTS degree and difficult to achieve university training to become a midwife in Luxembourg will make its first start next September in the form of a four-year bachelor’s degree Demanded for several years by professionals in the sector Luxembourg now has its own four-year bachelor’s degree in midwifery sciences The course will start next September at the University of Luxembourg the country offered a three-year BTS degree (advanced vocational diploma or brevet de technicien supérieur) to become a midwife “Young people have to learn in three years what it takes foreign students four years to learn,” lamented the then vice-president of the Association luxembourgeoise des sages-femmes (ALSF) the midwifes’ association was calling for midwifery training to take place over four academic years Whilst the situation in this profession is less worrying--for the moment-- two-thirds of the country’s 230 or so midwives are cross-border workers according to figures provided by the ALSF in 2022 The grand duchy counted 7,470 births counted in 2023 according to the national statistics bureau Statec including  6,320 births to Luxembourg residents That makes the hyper-dependence on neighbouring countries as prevalent as for other professions in the medical and paramedical sectors then-health minister  (LSAP) explained that the density of midwives in Luxembourg (34.66 midwives per 1,000 live births) was slightly higher than that observed in France (29.59) or Germany (30.58) The new course at the University of Luxembourg will have 15 spots available A secondary school leaving certificate is required for admission and a B2 level in French and German and an A2 level in English are required Fifty percent of the teaching will be carried out in French the majority of midwives in Luxembourg were trained abroad Belgium and Germany,” explains professor Ali Ghanchi director of the bachelor of midwifery sciences the covid-19 crisis highlighted the risks associated with this dependence The aim of this new bachelor’s degree is therefore to improve the recruitment retention and professional autonomy of midwives in Luxembourg.” supplemented in 2021 by specialisations in general medicine the lack of a full curriculum is forcing students to pursue their training abroad increasing Luxembourg’s dependence on the education and healthcare systems of neighbouring countries at a time when the need for healthcare professionals continues to grow The Health Simulation Unit (SimUL) at the university’s Faculty of Science Technology and Medicine (FSTM) also enables students--and researchers in general--to work with equipment at the cutting edge of the latest technology 20 December 2024 was a crucial moment for Luxembourg in supporting WHO and strengthening global public health to make progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals in 2025–2028 A Strategic Partnership Framework (SPF) with the Ministry of Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs was signed amounting to €46.5 million – the largest-ever agreement WHO has had with Luxembourg the first-ever multiyear agreement with the Ministry of Health and Social Safety €1 million was launched as the country’s first voluntary contribution to WHO WHO Director-General greets with Luxembourg's Martine Deprez Minister of Health and Social Safety and Xavier Bettel Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign and European Affairs this contribution will help finance priority areas in Luxembourg’s collaboration with WHO” said Martine Deprez Minister of Health and Social Safety during the bilateral meeting “notably for sanitary crisis preparedness and response and the fight against health inequalities The amount of €46.5 million contains fully flexible and thematic funding and allocations for the Universal Health Coverage Partnership tropical disease research and polio eradication The fully flexible funding enables WHO to allocate the money to the areas of highest need “By signing two new partnership agreements we have reaffirmed Luxembourg's continued support for the WHO and its mission,” said Xavier Bettel “This reflects our strong commitment to promoting global health and multilateralism We launch these agreements with WHO because we believe the best way to avoid is to prevent.” To support the achievement of WHO’s priorities the strategic partnership framework with Luxembourg includes support for WHO’s core work to develop deliver and implement high-quality technical products – the guidelines norms and standards on which many countries rely remarked how symbolic it was that the agreements were signed on the International Day of Solidarity They are “a strong statement of solidarity by Luxembourg Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Martine Deprez at the signing ceremony WHO and Luxembourg continue their historical strategic partnership collaborating to fulfill a shared mission to promote Link: WHO appreciates the signing of these milestone agreements Link: WHO appreciates the signing of these milestone agreements 2025 | Luxembourg/Noida:An Indian-origin entrepreneur now settled in Luxembourg has stirred a social media storm after labeling Noida — a satellite city of Delhi NCR — as “hell” and accusing Indian society of “moral bankruptcy.” In a candid response to a tweet praising the region’s infrastructure who previously lived in a gated community in Noida Also Read: Lady Gaga Breaks Attendance Record with 2.5 Million Fans at Rio Concert “I lived in a so-called posh colony in Noida The only reason I left India was the incompetent and morally bankrupt people around me,” he wrote on X (formerly Twitter) adding that everyday life in India was plagued with struggles — from water and electricity issues to toxic neighborly behavior I lived in a so called posh colony in Noida. The only reason I left India was the incompetent and morally bankrupt people around me. There wasn’t a day that I didn’t struggle with basic things, not only outside of the house but also indoors. Electricity, water, pollution,… https://t.co/olyl6IZ8iE Upadhyay said the environment was unsuitable for raising children and lacked the civility he expected from an educated society Also Read: Muscat International Book Fair Draws Over 6.49 Lakh Visitors, Celebrates Global Literary Diversity people around me made it hell… So matter how many tall buildings how many trees — it’s still a hell,” he added While some users lauded Upadhyay for voicing an uncomfortable truth others accused him of generalizing and overlooking positive experiences in other parts of the country Also Read: Met Gala 2025: Theme, Hosts, Dress Code & What to Expect from Fashion’s Biggest Night Some users emphasized that Noida is not representative of India as a whole suggesting the businessman explore other cities before drawing sweeping conclusions While the remarks have struck a chord with many urban professionals they’ve also reopened conversations about the disconnect between infrastructure development and societal progress in rapidly urbanizing India and in-depth analysis from around the world Your trusted source for unbiased and timely updates As universities worldwide boost their international efforts to help students engage with diverse cultures Miami is building on a tradition of more than a half-century rooted in Luxembourg Miami established its Miami University Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) in 1968 amid social and political turbulence in both Europe and the United States to give students meaningful international experience The initiative, led by then-provost Charles Ray Wilson, chose Luxembourg at the urging of Miami alumnus John E. Dolibois Dolibois highlighted the country’s unique cultural landscape and central location that enables weekend exploration of neighboring countries The center is housed in Differdange Castle in the southwest MUDEC students have witnessed such historic events as the return of American hostages from Iran and the funeral of French President Charles de Gaulle ”This experience is critically important to prepare our students for life and work in the world of the future,” Miami President Gregory Crawford said “Engagement with people of other nationalities reveals the indispensable truth of human commonality The once-strange ‘other’ becomes known as a person worthy of respect “Such an experience accelerates the central goal of higher education – preparing individuals for life and work where everyone can flourish in a world of global commerce and connection.” More than 450 students annually study at MUDEC and 12,000 students have participated in the program over 100 MIami students travel to Luxembourg to attend classes Students can also extend their stay with summer internship opportunities deepening their engagement with Luxembourg’s culture and professional environment Miami has awarded honorary doctorate in law degrees to members of the Grand Ducal family: Grand Duke Jean (1979) associate vice president of Global Initiatives said the value of education abroad for students is found in “the enhanced learning experience focused on an intensive opportunity with expert faculty who provide in-depth knowledge and enrich the program with their insights.” “Our relationship in Luxembourg is extraordinary,” Young said “We work closely with the government creating a unique international experience rich in cultural and academic opportunities.” as well as Luxembourg’s Meekranz tradition The Luxembourg Times has compiled a handy guide to all the unique festivities Révélation(s) Portfolio – Plateforme 2024 Artists from Luxembourg and the greater region assemble at Neumunster Abbey this weekend for a grand portfolio reveal Their works will be scrutinised by judges as part of the European Month of Photography which will take place as a series of presentations on Wednesday Tuys - 18th Birthday Bash & EP Release Celebrate one of Luxembourg’s most iconic rock bands as they release their latest EP They’ll be supported by some of the Grand Duchy’s finest musical acts – marking this as a major highlight for Luxembourg music in 2025 Open Doors at the Conservatoire The Conservatoire de la Ville de Luxembourg will open its doors to the public on Saturday Come explore the facilities and classes on offer – it’s the place for the musically inclined Where: Conservatoire de la Ville de Luxembourg Stitching Verse, Linking Dream Workshop at Mudam Let the exhibitions at Mudam inspire you this weekend at this interactive poetry workshop in which guests are invited to wander and respond to the art on display you’ll take home a poem of your own making Comedy Battle Royale at Carlitos Comedy Club Five stand-up comics face each other in Carlitos’ comedy arena on Sunday Each contestant gets a 10-minute set and a chance to make you laugh It’ll be like a gladiator fight where each fighter is armed with a microphone Flea Market at Knuedler Come peruse the contents of Luxembourgers’ cluttered garages this weekend at Place Guillaume II (or Knuedler) for a chance to acquire your new favourite knick-knack. You’ll find further dates for these regular flea markets in the link above. PoliticsLuxembourg lawmakers divided over Israel-EU relationsAttempt to find unified position on extension of EU-Israel trade agreement failed during divisive committee meeting World of workJob market last year grew at slowest pace since financial crisisLuxembourg created fewer new jobs in 2024 than any year since the 2008-9 banking crisis Public administrationGovernment to create administration overseeing housing aidNew office aims to improve access to housing support and reduce delays AustraliaAustralians mark election day with 'democracy sausages' and in 'budgy smugglers'Australians fired up barbecues and wore tight-fit swim trunks called "budgy smugglers" to voting centers as they welcomed election day on Saturday (3 May) with some unique and quirky traditions. GrantsEU to propose €500m package to attract researchersPlan to double grant amount by 2025 and continue support in 2026 and 2027 Costs of six million eurosPremiumBus drivers unable to drive cost Luxembourg firm €6m annually Some given odd jobs or are idle, but could soon be employed by municipal councils World of workSpain to move ahead with plan to cut work week to 37.5 hoursThe bill is set to face a lengthy approval process in Parliament, where it’s uncertain to have enough backing from lawmakers Innovation and educationLuxembourg opens drone school to boost safetyEducation ministry has launched a civilian drone school, where pilots can hone their skills and share ideas ©2025 Mediahuis Group. 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shares Frederik with wife Princess Julie—detailed his last hours “Last Friday, February 28th, on ‘Rare Disease Day,’ our beloved son called us into his room to speak to him for one last time,” Prince Robert wrote in a lengthy statement shared to the POLG Foundation website “Frederik found the strength and the courage to say goodbye to each of us in turn.” Following the prince sharing a goodbye to his direct family, as well as his cousins, the 56-year-old added that his son left the world by sharing one last joke “After gifting each of us with our farewells—some kind he left us collectively with a final long-standing family joke,” the prince who is cousin to Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg compelled him to leave us with one last laugh—to cheer us all up.” The Luxembourg royal also gave a bit of insight into his own final conversation with his son And the prince emphasized just how proud he indeed was of his son prior to his passing and he had heard it oh so many times but at this time he needed reassurance that he had contributed all that he possibly could in his short and beautiful existence and that he could now finally move on,” Robert explained and to so very many good friends and now in great part thanks to his POLG Foundation Frederik had been diagnosed with POlG disease when he was 14 and his father described him as “headstrong,” “cheery,” and possessing an “indomitable lust for life,” that helped him fight until the end Prince Robert included a piece of advice that Frederik had written to himself in his phone noting that it was one his entire family would begin to heed to keep his spirit alive Keep reading for more royal news from around the world… Prince Harry Loses Appeal to Dismiss Decision in His Security Protection Case Over one year after the High Court denied additional security protection through the Royal and VIP Executive Committee, Prince Harry’s legal fight ended when the courts dismissed the case May 2 His and Meghan Markle’s security was lessened after they stepped back as working members of the royal family in 2021 and moved to the United States Harry had requested security while visiting the U.K The Duke of Sussex told the BBC May 2 that he was “devastated” about losing his legal battle “I can’t see a world in which I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this point.” Prince Harry and King Charles III Are Not Speaking Harry told the BBC May 2 that his father King Charles III won’t speak to him “because of this security stuff,” but added that “it would be nice to reconcile.”  who shares kids Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet with Meghan said that he would love to reconnect with his family “I can’t see a world in which I would be bringing my wife and children back to the U.K “It’s really quite sad that I won’t be able to show my children my homeland.” “There is a lot of control and ability in my father’s hands ultimately this whole thing could be resolved through him,” Harry added “Not necessarily by intervening but by stepping aside and allowing the experts to do what is necessary and to carry on.” he’s waving the white flag in hopes of reconciliation I don’t know how much longer my father has.” King Charles III Shares Insight Into His Cancer Diagnosis Over one year after King Charles shared his cancer diagnosis, he wrote April 29 that his health journey and cancer treatment are experiences that bring “into sharp focus the very best of humanity." will be a daunting and at times frightening experience for those individuals and their loved ones," Charles wrote in the booklet for the reception to provide resources for those with cancer I can vouch for the fact that it can also be an experience that brings into sharp focus the very best of humanity."  He also thanked healthcare workers who helped him amid his journey “It has certainly given me an even deeper appreciation of the extraordinary work undertaken by the remarkable organisations and individuals gathered here this evening Prince William and Kate Middleton’s Family Skips Royal Family’s Easter Service Prince William, Kate Middleton, Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis did not attend the royal family’s annual Easter service at St George's Chapel in Windsor April 20 While King Charles III and Queen Camilla celebrated with the rest of the royal family William and Kate decided to spend the weekend at their Norfolk country home with their kids Their absence marked the second Easter they skipped with the 2024 holiday taking place a week after the Princess of Wales announced her cancer diagnosis Royal Aide Who Accused Meghan Markle Of Bullying Receives a Promotion Jason Knauf was announced as the new CEO of Prince William’s organization He shared a statement on the website that he was looking forward to “working with our exceptional team and incredible Earthshot community to advance our mission of urgent optimism for our planet.” His promotion came nearly seven years after he made a complaint against Meghan Markle accusing her of bullying two personal assistants and seeking “to undermine” a third staff member A spokesperson for the Sussexes denied the allegations and told The Times that the rumors were part of a “calculated smear campaign based on misleading and harmful misinformation.” Buckingham Palace investigated the allegations and the case was wrapped up in 2022 without any findings made public Prince George Makes His First Public Appearance of 2025 William and Kate’s eldest son George attended a soccer match in Paris alongside his dad April 7 The father-son duo were all smiles at the UEFA Champions League Quarter Final game as the Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa FC faced off at the Parc des Princes stadium Former Bodyguard to Prince Harry and Prince William Dies Graham Craker—who acted as a bodyguard for the royal family including Prince Harry and Prince William—died at the age of 77 in April Craker was notably with the boys when they learned their mother had died and he participated in her funeral services "I was standing at the rear of the hearse and William looked up and acknowledged me William was comforted that I was with his mum on her final journey.” The Duke and Duchess of Westminster Expecting Their First Baby and his wife Olivia Grosvenor announced March 12 that she is pregnant with their first baby “The duchess is expecting a baby in the summer,” a spokesperson told The Telegraph “The couple are delighted with the news and are very much looking forward to starting a family together.” Luxembourg's Prince Fredrik Dies at 22 Prince Frederik—the son of Prince Robert and his wife Princess Julie—died March 1 at 22 years old after a battle with PolG mitochondrial disease "Frederik knows that he is my Superhero and to so very many good friends and now in great part thanks to his PolG Foundation to so very many people the world over," Robert said in a statement "Part of his superpower was his ability to inspire and to lead by example." The deal included the company paying "substantial damages," as well as issuing a "full and unequivocal apology" to Harry and public acknowledgement of "the extensive coverage and serious intrusion into his private life as well as the private life of Diana, Princess of Wales,” per NBC News Kate Middleton Is in Remission After Finishing Chemotherapy for Cancer The Princess of Wales announced on Jan. 14 that she's in remission after complete cancer treatments "It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery," she wrote in a message on X "As anyone who has experienced a cancer diagnosis will know it takes time to adjust to a new normal." "I am however looking forward to a fulfilling year ahead," she continued "There is much to look forward to." Meghan Markle's Longtime Dog Guy Dies The Duchess of Sussex mourned the death of her beloved rescue beagle who she adopted in 2015 before meeting husband Prince Harry "I have cried too many tears to count - the type of tears that make you get in the shower with the absurd hope that the running water on your face will somehow make you not feel them "Thank you for so many years of unconditional love "You filled my life in ways you’ll never know." Prince William Mourns Death of Former Nanny's Stepson Edward "Ed" Pettifer—stepson of Prince William and Prince Harry's former nanny Alexandra Pettifer, also known as Tiggy Legge-Bourke—was one of the victims of the New Year's Day terrorist attack in New Orleans "Catherine and I have been shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Ed Pettifer," William said in a message posted on Kate Middleton's Instagram Stories Jan "Our thoughts and prayers remain with the Pettifer family and all those innocent people who have been tragically impacted by this horrific attack." Meghan Markle Rejoins Instagram to Reveal New Netflix Show The Suits alum—who shut down her personal social media accounts shortly before her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry—debuted a solo Instagram page on Jan A day later, she announced a new Netflix series titled With Love, Meghan which "reimagines the genre of lifestyle programming blending practical how-to’s and candid conversation with friends new and old," according to a press release Luxembourg has a mandatory statutory health insurance (SHI) system for economically active individuals which also covers their non-earning spouse and children (co-insured) SHI covered 92% of the resident population and the gap in universal coverage can be partly explained by existing exemptions for the people working in international organizations located in the country As Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in the world Health expenditure per capita in Luxembourg is among the highest in Europe reaching US$ 7540 (adjusted for differences in purchasing power) in 2022 The share of public funding for health care is also high (86%) household out-of-pocket (OOP) payments have been low and stable remaining at approximately 9% of health spending in 2022 OOP spending is related mainly to direct spending on pharmaceuticals Key reforms in the past 15 years have focused on the health system’s sustainability and quality of care The 2010 Health Reform targeted cost-containment and quality improvement while laying the groundwork for multiple laws to come such as establishing the eHealth infrastructure Long-term care was extensively reformed in 2017 to enhance quality restructure benefits and invest in preventive services while the 2018 Hospital Law marked a pivotal milestone for hospital care The recent merger of the ministries of Health and Social Security aims to improve policy alignment and coordination Upcoming policy efforts focus on the development of a comprehensive digitalization strategy the establishment of a new regulatory authority for pharmaceuticals and strengthening of the health workforce with the creation of additional education programmes a digital health workforce register and enhanced task sharing Men's healthGet on your bike and join the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride Calling all vintage and classic motorcycle riders to join this event that raises money for men’s health on 18 May MotoringThis is when new shops will open at Berchem service stationsNew brands will take the place of McDonald’s and Starbucks, closed since Sunday, at Q8 service stations AviationAirbus to take over Spirit asset as part of Boeing reintegrationBoeing’s acquisition required Airbus to either take over some operations or rely on its global rival to supply it with critical aircraft components Sustainable mobility Uber launches fully electric rides option in LuxembourgOn demand ride company says Uber Green will help with aim to become a fully zero-emission mobility platform by 2040 Tram accidentsPremiumAlmost one tram crash every month in Luxembourg, data showsThere have been 75 crashes since the network opened in 2017, resulting in 24 injuries, but Luxtram have not been liable in the vast majority of cases SecurityGovernment prepares bill to ban begging, loud music on public transportIncreased video surveillance and fines for obnoxious behaviour, begging and failure to control pets are featured in the draft law ParkingLuxembourg’s largest park-and-ride to open close to airport at end of AprilP+R Héienhaff facility, which is connected to both the bus and tram network, set to open on 28 April