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Begging is a controversial issue that raises ethical, legal, and social questions. In many countries, including Luxembourg, begging is (at least was) not illegal, but it is subject to certain regulations, such as not blocking pedestrians, not using minors or animals, and not harassing or intimidating people. But these regulations are difficult to enforce, especially in cases of organized begging controlled by traffickers, who take advantage of vulnerable people for profit.

Today Luxembourg City announced a ban on begging in the Ville-Haute and Gare neighborhoods. The ban forbids individuals from asking for money but allows them to sit on the ground. Local officials have emphasized that the ban targets organized begging and aim to fight against human trafficking. However, the ban has received criticism from various sources already, even before it was signed.

The municipal executive of the city has acknowledged that a general ban would also impact individuals who are not part of organized networks. Mayor Lydie Polfer and First Alderman Serge Wilmes have pointed out that there are "other services" available that help people in need.

But, despite the criticisms, the municipal executive of Luxembourg City has defended the ban, stating that they are expanding their offer for people in need and that "nobody needs to sleep outside". The government acknowledges that the issue of poverty and homelessness is complex, but they believe that the ban is a necessary first step in addressing it.

The reasons why people beg are complex and varied. Some people are homeless, unemployed, or disabled and have no other means of survival. Others are migrants or refugees who face discrimination, poverty, and insecurity in their home countries or host countries. Others may be addicted to drugs or alcohol, have mental health problems, or be victims of domestic violence.

Regardless of the reasons, begging is often associated with poverty, marginalization, and social exclusion, and requires a comprehensive and compassionate response from the authorities and society. Instead of criminalizing or stigmatizing beggars, it is essential to address the root causes of poverty and inequality and provide adequate social protection, education, health care, and job opportunities.

While banning begging may seem like a quick fix, it is not a sustainable solution unless it is accompanied by social policies that address poverty, inequality, and exclusion. Moreover, any measure that restricts fundamental rights, such as the freedom of expression and movement, should be subject to careful scrutiny and evaluation, to ensure that it respects human dignity and promotes social justice.

Luxembourg faces a challenge as the results of the OECD financial literacy survey reveal a lack of financial knowledge and responsible behavior among its residents. The government and financial organizations are taking action to address the issue by promoting financial education and sustainable policies.

Luxembourg recently participated for the first time in an OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development) survey to measure the level of financial literacy among its residents aged 18 to 79 years old. The country's financial literacy score is

, not the best result. The problem also emerged in the section of young adults: for 18-29 year-olds the score is even lower — at 

While the overall level of financial knowledge of Luxembourg residents is high enough, the problem lies in financial behavior and attitudes, where Luxembourg is below the OECD average for all age groups. This is thought to be due to the country's economic context when it comes to budget management.

The ABBL Foundation for Financial Education and the CSSF, who conducted the research in the first place, has called for the introduction of financial education in elementary and secondary schools. Also, the solution would be better coordination of the different existing initiatives that for now resides mainly in extracurricular activities. The Finance Minister also stressed that financial education must be accessible to all.

The OECD survey aims to assess adults' financial knowledge, attitudes, and behavior to help governments and stakeholders identify and address gaps in financial education and consumer protection policies. The global survey is conducted every three years, and over 30 countries participated in the latest edition in 2020. In 2010, the International Network on Financial Education Toolkit for assessing financial literacy and inclusion was released. This involved a working group, national surveys, international research, and expert input. Toolkit was received positively by G20 leaders in September 2013. That allows governments and statistical offices to make financial studies on their own.

Overall, financial literacy is essential for individuals and society as a whole to achieve financial well-being and prosperity. Luxembourg's government knows it as well.

This week, on the 27th of March, Franz Fayot, Luxembourg's Minister for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Affairs, and Yuriko Backes, Minister of Finance, have signed an agreement to extend Luxembourg's partnership with the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) for a second phase.

The partnership aims to advance inclusive and sustainable policies and regulations in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, the Middle East, and North Africa. The Luxembourg government and AFI will also cooperate to expand technical cooperation and knowledge exchange with stakeholders in the Luxembourg inclusive finance ecosystem, the broader European stakeholder community, and global financial standard-setting bodies. 

AFI's Multi-Donor Financial Inclusion Policy Implementation Facility (MD-PIF) will advance financial inclusion in Africa and the Arab Region. The agreement builds on the success of AFI's European Representative Office, which launched in Luxembourg in October 2020.

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Luxembourg's financial literacy woes: how the government addresses the issue

A Luxembourgish chain of famous Montessori method crèches was captured in the middle of a scandal. Employees speak of poor working conditions and inadequate child care.

 are making serious allegations of misconduct against the management, including minimum paid wages, unjustified dismissals, chronic staff shortages, pressure on pregnant workers, poor conditions, a high turnover, burnout, and even modern slavery.

The Montessori crèche company runs 12 private nurseries in Luxembourg and employs 330 people, attended by 1,093 children. A petition generated 882 signatures and 156 comments, many of which claim the company doesn't at all follow the promoted Montessori method: the groups of 16 children under the age of two years old are not good for both nursery workers, kids, and even Ministry.

Two women who spoke to RTL.lu allege that the groups of children are systematically too large to take care of them on the proper level, resulting in a lack of attention and negligence. Lucienne Schmit, who worked for the nursery from 2017 to 2021, and Rosalie Weber, who worked there for just under a year, said that they were asked to change the nappies of 16 children in just 30 minutes, which is two minutes per child.

The pressure on employees is huge, and the two women allege that their fatigue is so great that they are unable to enjoy hobbies or housework. Both women claim that management is aware of the excessive number of children in the groups, and they are creative about finding ways to get around it. 

Sick leave due to overwork and fatigue is common, but absenteeism is punished, and bonuses are affected, which affects the pay in general. The women allege that the management takes advantage of cross-border workers who are not familiar with Luxembourg labor law, and Luxembourgers are paid more than cross-border workers with the same diploma.

Scandal rocks Luxembourgish Montessori crèche chain: poor conditions for workers affect children

The annual switch to summertime, also known as Daylight Saving Time, is a controversial topic that has been debated for many years in Luxembourg. This year, the time change will occur in the early hours of Sunday, March 27, when clocks will jump from 2 a.m. straight to 3 a.m., causing residents of the Grand Duchy and the rest of Europe to lose one hour of sleep.

In theory, less lighting should equal reduced electricity consumption. However, the effectiveness of this measure in achieving significant energy savings is highly disputed. Moreover, experts agree that wintertime is our natural time and should not be mixed up. The switch to summertime disrupts our sleep rhythm and has negative health effects, including tiredness, feeling under the weather, sleeplessness, and difficulty focusing.

Despite the negative health effects, polls consistently suggest that most people would prefer to remain in summertime indefinitely. In 2018, the European Commission initiated an EU-wide survey in which 80% of the 4.6 million participants spoke out in favor of ending the time change. In 2019 the plan to abolish the time change was presented in the EU, but member states could not agree on which time to adopt it permanently. And a mishmash of time zones across the EU is not an option.

If the EU were to stick with wintertime forever, the western countries would benefit the most from the sun rising earlier in the morning. But, in Eastern Europe, this would mean that the sun would always set earlier. It is worth noting that several countries around the world have already abolished the time change, including Argentina, Belarus, Brazil, China, India, Japan, Namibia, Russia, and others.

Another interesting fact about time change is that it can have a significant impact on the economy. A study conducted by JP Morgan Chase found that the switch to Daylight Saving Time results in a net economic benefit of about $200 million per year in the United States. This is primarily due to increased consumer spending on outdoor activities during the long evenings in the summertime.

However, the same study also found that the time change can have negative effects on certain industries, such as airlines and the financial sector. For example, airlines have to adjust their schedules and operations to accommodate the time change, which can be costly and lead to delays. In the financial sector, the time change can disrupt trading patterns and lead to decreased productivity.

The debate around the time change is likely to continue for years to come, as there are both benefits and drawbacks to the practice. While some argue that the switch to summertime can help save energy and boost the economy, others point to the negative health effects and the difficulty in finding a consensus among EU member states.

The City of Luxembourg has presented the results of its Water and Pipes services, highlighting the quality of drinking water and the significant drop in average consumption. It is still important to protect this valuable resource in the face of an ecological crisis.

According to the report, the average drinking water consumption of residents decreased significantly between 2012 and 2022, falling from 196 liters per day to 161 liters per day — a decrease of 17.9%. It is worth noting that this average includes not only residents but also offices, schools, and swimming pools. 

The reduction in average consumption is a result of increased awareness among the residents of Luxembourg about the importance of water conservation, thinks Mayor Lydie Polfer. "Water is an exceptionally important material for all of us, and we must take care of it and save it."

The city of Luxembourg consumed just over 8 million cubic meters of water last year, a stable figure compared to the year before, according to figures from the annual report of the capital's water service. Of this total, 63.2% came from springs in the city, and 36.3% came from the Haute-Sûre dam. 

The city has 72 springs, but only about forty are operational, as the production of around thirty springs had to be stopped due to a bacterium in recent years, said Simone Beissel, the alderman in charge.

Water quality is monitored very regularly, with a total of 3,645 analyses carried out over the past year. Even if some sources have water with nitrate or metazachlor, the water that reaches the tap is of good quality, thanks in particular to the carbon filtration, which proves to be very effective, according to the city.

The water is brought to the taps of residents and workers in the capital by a network of 691 kilometers of pipes, 120 km of which were renovated in 2022, and 2,280 meters were rebuilt, as well as 242 connections. The pipe department handles all of this, and it is always busy. With storm basins, pumping stations, and pipelines, the service is permanently active and was endowed in 2022 with 

. The water service was entitled to 34.1 million euros.

Overall, the City of Luxembourg is doing an excellent job in managing its water resources, with a focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility. With a growing population and increasing demand for water, it is essential that cities around the world prioritize the management and conservation of this valuable resource.

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Luxembourg City sees 17.9% drop in daily water consumption in the last decade

The European Investment Bank's (EIB) latest annual study for 2022-2023 addressed the issue of the personal involvement of each individual in the fight against climate change. More and more people in Luxembourg and worldwide are paying attention to their own decisions that impact the global environmental picture, and the actions that can be taken right now.

Young people (under 30 years) in Luxembourg have demonstrated the most responsible attitude towards environmental protection: they support stricter measures to change the individual behavior of citizens (69% of the respondents), and they are also guided by sustainability when choosing both their food and their employers!

More than two-thirds of young workers pay attention to the employer's climatic footprint when looking for a job, and for 16% of job seekers, this is one of the most important criteria. For zoomers, who are already in full swing to enter the labor market, environmentalism, and corporate responsibility are far from empty phrases.

Changes have also reached the everyday habits of residents of the Grand Duchy. 77% of Luxembourg residents said they were willing to "pay a little more" for products that are made by local farmers, and thus are a greener choice: less carbon dioxide emissions from production, and transportation, as well as great support for the development of regions. 

The number was much higher in the country than in neighboring France (60%) and Belgium (49%). Willingness to pay more for local environmental products is almost not correlated with income levels though, and it's a great sign.

Respondents were less enthusiastic about the initiative to reduce the use of meat and dairy products. About half of the residents of Luxembourg agree with it. In this respect, they are similar to the Belgians, while the French are more likely to change their diet for the sake of the planet. However, young people in Luxembourg are more flexible: 

58% of respondents under 30 years of age believe in limiting animal products

, while only 44% of those over 65 years of age do so.

The European global survey is the fifth in the history of the EIB. The research is part of a general program on the impact of the European Bank on environmental initiatives set for the EU and the world. More than 28,000 respondents from 30 countries took part in the study: the sociologists put a special emphasis on the age profile of the interviewees, starting from 15 years old in order to capture the younger generation and their opinions

Zoomers of Luxembourg will help fight climate change

This weekend, March 18, the University of Luxembourg hosted an open day for graduate and undergraduate courses at its main campus in Belval. Luxtoday attended the event and shares the main insights.

Today the university offers 20 bachelor's and 40 master's degree programs. The university emphasizes internationality as well as research orientations. In three campuses located in different parts of the Grand Duchy (and not exclusively), about 7,000 students from 132 countries study to get their degrees.

On Saturday, about three thousand people, university applicants, students and their parents, came to the main campus in Belval to learn more about the campus and the available higher education. The five floors of the Maison du Savoir (main building), as well as the Maison des Arts, hosted information desks in various educational areas.

Representatives from the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine, the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance, and the Humanities, Education and Social Sciences programs shared important information with applicants, helped with career guidance, and even held competitions.

One of the most interesting panels at the open day was an honest conversation with five alumni, intriguingly titled «

What I know now and what I wish I knew then

». The panel was organized by the Luxembourg University Alumni Network, led by Andy Adams, who is in charge of alumni relations. In the course of the exchange, former students shared their experiences of enrollment, language abilities, the learning process, and the career achievements they have since made in Luxembourg and beyond.

Mikael's story: about the language barrier when studying in Luxembourg

Anna's story: about lectures, exams, and fun student life

Riad's story: about the exchange program and trip to Korea

Applications are now open and will continue for some time now. You can apply online 

. Although some educational programs are still fee-based, the university offers scholarships and financial support to international students.

Around the middle of Lent — the longest and strictest time for all Christians — comes Bretzelsonndeg or Pretzel Sunday. The feast always takes place on the fourth Sunday of Lent, hence its name, though it can fall on any date.

In Luxembourg, Pretzel Sunday dates back to the 18th century and is associated with the celebration of Buergbrennen. It is believed that on this celebration girls tossed wood into the fire and shouted out the names of the young men they liked. And the people that were mentioned on Bretzelsonndeg gave their beloved a pretzel with a suggestion of a future relationship.

The wonderful tradition of exchanging pretzels and Easter eggs in Luxembourg gives both young people and couples in love a lot of positive emotions. To participate, you can buy or bake any pretzel — glazed, with almonds or salt — and give it to the chosen one (or to the chosen one in a leap year).

However, it is no accident that Pretzel Sunday falls in the middle of Lent! The holiday has a religious connotation too. In many European countries, ritual baked goods in the form of pretzels have been known since the Middle Ages. However, the history of its appearance is not fully known.

One legend has it that the shape of the pretzel was inspired by the praying hands of the praying people; another version has it that the religious symbolism appears through the three holes of the pretzel, which refer to the faces of the Holy Trinity.

Originally pretzels were made from flour, water, and salt, without eggs, fat, or milk, so that such baked goods could be eaten during Lent. Pretzels grew in popularity throughout Europe as a symbol of good fortune during the Middle Ages. At the same time, they were usually given to the poor.

Anyway, today the twisted pastry of distinctive shape is known not only as a symbol of the bakery, often depicted on its signs but also as a true symbol of love on Bretsel's Day.

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Bretzelsonndeg: sweet Luxembourgish tradition

Euthanasia is one of the most controversial medical procedures and is taboo in many parts of society. Due to stigmatization and an unspoken ban on the discussion of the topic, few people know that euthanasia can be officially performed in Luxembourg, and has been for a long time.

For the Grand Duchy, the right to die with dignity is not an insignificant concept. Exactly 15 years ago, in 2008, the Luxembourg Chamber of Deputies passed the Law on the Right to Die with Dignity, making euthanasia available to patients in the country.

Of course, not everyone can end his or her life with medical assistance. The procedure requires harsh medical conditions, such as intolerable pain or an incurable terminal illness.

Nevertheless, the topic is gradually becoming more and more debated. Lifting taboos and raising public awareness of the issue and reducing people's fears of euthanasia. 

The number of procedures is also increasing in the Grand Duchy. While in 2019 and 2020 number of people who have chosen euthanasia was 

 patients with severe diagnoses sought help with dying. Non-residents also can get access to this procedure. The statistics are collected every two years, so we can not say that there is an obvious trend.

The Health Commission now calls for clear guidelines on prices and requirements for euthanasia, as well as training for hospital staff on how to provide care for patients. In Luxembourg, there are several mandatory requirements before permission for the procedure can be granted:

The patient must be competent and conscious at the time of application and decision,

The decision must be made voluntarily, deliberately, and without external pressure,

If the suffering from the illness (physical or mental) is permanent and incurable, and an independent professional confirms this in writing.

Minors, adults under guardianship and incapacitated persons cannot legally request euthanasia. Nor can their parents, guardians or custodians do so on their behalf.

A lot of ethical debates are triggered when the right to die with dignity is discussed. Nevertheless, in 2021 assisted suicide was adopted in the legislative system of Spain, and in June of the same year, the first euthanasia was held in Italy. European countries, that have not accepted this ethical construction before, are changing their approach. Currently, there are 6 countries that have adopted the Right to die with dignity.

The Right to Die with Dignity: the moral complex of Europe

Michelin has published a new guide to Belgium-Luxembourg restaurants for 2023. There is now another restaurant in the country offering not just a meal, but a perfect cuisine experience.

Luxembourg now has a new starred restaurant — 

, located in Kayl, near Dudelange. In total, the Grand Duchy now has 9 restaurants that have been awarded one (or even two in some cases) Michelin stars. We previously featured a selection of these restaurants 

In total, there are three levels for such reward: one Michelin star means a restaurant is good for an exact category. Eden Rose, for example, creates culinary masterpieces of seasonal gluten-free cuisine.

Dishes are decorated with micro greenery and edible flowers underlining the ethereal concept of the restaurant: a fairytale forest where man and nature can coexist. The presentation is also exceptional: vintage plates from Chef Caroline Esch's great-great-aunt. The gourmet delicacies are accompanied by a special wine from the family's private vineyard at Caveau Saint Maximin. Each detail shows the personal commitment of the creators.

This is not the restaurant's first major award. Last year, chefs Caroline Asch and Valérien Pradé received the Gault & Millau "Discovery of the Year" Award.

In addition to Eden Rose, 15 restaurants from Belgium received their first stars. The closest one to Luxembourg is in Arlon — La Grappe d'Or.

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City of stars: who got a new Michelin star in Luxembourg?

The University of Luxembourg has announced the launch of a new degree program for the academic year of 2023/2024. The program in Pedagogical Education will be able to enroll 240 students this year. Admission will begin in the summer.

The main goal of the initiative is to overcome the shortage of personnel in the education sector. The Ministry of Education plans to train more elementary-level teachers. In a statement last year, the Minister of Education Claude Meisch explained that the problem of hiring teachers is not unique or new for the country: like neighboring France, Belgium, and Germany, Luxembourg nowadays has problems recruiting staff in all sectors, not only education.

However, it is the shortage of educators that is felt more strongly from a long-term perspective. One of the main problems teachers face, according to the National Union of Teachers, is the increasing amount of bureaucratic paperwork within the school that burdens teachers and prevents them from engaging meaningfully in the education of children as they should. The growing use of technology in learning processes also demands resources for professional development from teachers.

The new baccalaureate from the University of Luxembourg is designed for people who already have a bachelor's degree in education, psychology, sociology, mathematics, languages, art, or sports. Thus, the program is designed to attract professionals from associated fields in order to increase the number of teachers in the country and prepare them to teach in schools.

The course program includes 16 courses of lectures, 2 internships, and 1 project work. The training will last a year and will be divided into two semesters. The new direction will have to replace the much-criticized Quereinsteiger program, which will be smoothly canceled by 2025.

 in which the child begins to participate from an early age: preschools, elementary levels, and lyceums offer a great free state education, followed by higher levels.

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New bachelor's degree for teachers will open this fall

Defense Minister François Bausch announced a new bill on cybersecurity to the Committee on Internal Security and Defense. The document includes information on cloud protection tools and the budget for the next 12 years. The implementation of the project will cost 250 million euros, according to estimates.

Luxembourg Cyber Defense Cloud (LCDC) will be hosted in accredited and licensed data centers. For protection, closed-door access and encryption technology will be used: it will be impossible to get into this cloud storage from the Internet, but access will be available for internal corporate networks. Thus, any sensitive information, confidential data, and even company secrets will be stored in the cloud without the risk of external hacking.

This solution has other positive effects as well. Cloud storage will help reduce the cost of unnecessary technology and electricity and reduce the carbon footprint. An additional benefit will be the convenience of storage and the ability to quickly back up needed data. Also on the basis of the "cyber-cloud" will be trained cyber-defense specialists, who should repel threats from the Web.

Hacker attacks have become a ubiquitous phenomenon: gigabytes of user data end up in the hands of fraudsters with alarming frequency. According to experts, such cyber attacks occur because cybersecurity systems have become overextended. The security team at any company now collects data from dozens of disjointed sources, and therefore it can be difficult to spot an attack in time.

Luxembourg took over the leadership of the European Union's Cybersecurity Center

. The center was created in 2021 to consolidate investments in research, technology, and industrial development in cybersecurity.

Statista data revealed, that the Netherlands had the highest rate of cyber attacks among European countries in 2022. French companies had the second-highest share of reported cyberattacks: 52% of all registered attempts. Companies in the United Kingdom have reported the lowest share of cyber attacks among the listed countries.

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Luxembourg's Cyber Defence Cloud will cost 250 million euros

A large-scale campaign will be organized by the police, during which they will check the seatbelts of drivers and passengers. According to statistics, 33% of all cases of traffic fatalities and 10% of serious injuries happen because the victims did not wear seat belts at the time of the accident.

The importance of proper usage of seat belts for adult and child safety seat placement rules is often underestimated

. However, the impact of collision at the speed of even 60 km/h would be the same as falling from the third floor. The belt can save a life, and it is necessary to remember that. As for children, a speed of 30 km/h is enough for them to get serious injuries.

The campaign, which will run from March 6 to 12, is also dedicated to the holidays. So the police will also control drunk driving behavior. We remind you that not wearing a seat belt is subject to a fine of 145 euros, as well as minus two points on the driver's license.

Road safety campaign will run from March 6 to 12

The Ozempic medicine has gone viral on social networks. Its main application is the treatment of type 2 diabetes. However, Influencers began to portray the drug as a great weight loss method.

The Ministry of Health has issued an additional reminder to Luxembourg doctor

s, stating that such drugs should be prescribed strictly for citizens in need. In addition, the drug contains components that can lead to serious health complications: gastrointestinal disorders, pancreatitis, or hypoglycemia.

The thoughtless use of an antidiabetic can also create a shortage in the market. This can leave people who really need the drug without proper care.

Doctors are worried: diabetes medication is being used to lose weight

Climate change was already evident in the summer, but the winter has once again proved this assumption. The average temperature was 1.4 degrees higher than in the recorded history of observations since 1991.

The end of December was the warmest since 1947. Daytime temperatures reached 15.7 degrees Celsius. The previous record was recollected on December 17, 2019: then the air warmed to 14.7°C. The average temperature from December 1 to February 28 was 3.3°C.

. Last February was one of the driest months on record in many European countries. This was noted too by Italy and France. Luxembourg was no exception, unfortunately.

A total of about 171.4 l/m2 of rain fell during the winter, which is 22% less than the average in previous years. February was the second driest month in the history of meteorology in Luxembourg since 1959.

The winter of 2022-2023 was much warmer and drier than before

Starting from March 18, 2023, small and newly created companies will have to submit the invoices for state contracts in electronic form. Large and medium-sized businesses have already switched to this practice on May 18 and October 18 of last year, accordingly.

Companies have a little more than two weeks to implement the regulation.

 To do so, one should connect to Peppol's common network. Alternatively, businesses can go to the state portal MyGuichet.lu, and fill out the forms manually.

More than 130,000 documents have already been processed, since the moment large and medium-sized businesses connected to the digital account system.

Small and new businesses should hurry to comply with new requirements

The exit from the highway to the airport will be closed from March 6 of 2023 to the spring of 2024. This is required for the extension of the tram line and the intersection reconstruction.

 To do this, drivers will have to travel a little further in the direction of Senningerberg and use a special crossroads. The crossing will be regulated by traffic lights.

Direct exit to the Findel airport will be closed

In Luxembourg, you can do sports and at the same time help the victims of the earthquake in Syria. This Saturday, March 4, in Hesperange, the charity organization will host 4 special classes. All the collected funds will go to the Syrian humanitarian organization The White Helmets.

Mini Me Yoga family class will begin at 1 p.m;

The aim of the charity event is to raise at least 1000 euros to help the victims. You can send a donation even if you don't plan to come to the class, as well as keep track of the funds collected through 

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Charity Yoga in Luxembourg

A petition to review the tax classes, which appeared on February 25, received the necessary number of votes in just three days. Now the parliament is obliged to take it up for consideration. A lucky coincidence on the eve of the trilateral meeting discussing tax reform.

Single people in Luxembourg pay prohibitive taxes

, the petition says. Often their costs are even higher than those of married couples, which the applicants consider unfair.

What's interesting is that a similar petition was already filed in 2019. At that time, Finance Minister Pierre Gramegna promised that the system would soon be revised and the tax categories would become a matter of the past. However, a single comprehensible tax system was never presented. If the current Minister of Finance, Juriko Backes, will make progress in this direction, is still unknown.

A petition for a tax cut got 5,500 votes

Delhaize is once again recalling its products from the shelves. The chicken burger patties and chicken calzone may be contaminated with salmonella, the manufacturer announced.

 should under no circumstances eat them and must seek medical advice if they did. Any resident of the country who purchased products with the appropriate labeling is entitled to full reimbursement of costs.

Now Delhaize has already removed the dangerous chicken from all retail outlets. The company has also promised to tighten supplier inspections and conduct additional research.

Delhaize chicken may contain salmonella

The Grande-Duchesse-Charlotte boulevard will be closed for 14 months. There's a huge amount of work to be done on this section of the road. The widening, new markings, repair works, and landscape improvement will take a little more than a year.

, trees, and hedges on the south side of the busiest traffic route in the city will have to go. The greenery will all be moved to other locations in Esch.

The upgraded highway will open up access to the new supermarket and greatly reduce traffic load in the area. However, in order to fully implement the project, the government will have to move the underground utilities as well. So the area between Avenue de la Paix and Rue Mondercange will be temporarily limited to traffic.