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Snow with rain is possible in the morning. From the second half of the day, the rain will stop, but the sky will remain overcast. 

Temperatures during the day — to -1-1°C, at night — to -3--1°C

It is cloudy in Luxembourg

The order was presented by German Finance Minister Christian Lindner during Yuriko Backes' visit to Berlin. The head of the Luxembourg Ministry of Defense also met with her counterparts to discuss mobility and military cooperation, including Luxembourg's contribution to satellite communications. The ministers also discussed the conflicts in Gaza and Africa, 

Yuriko Backes received the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit from Germany

They take up to 12 years to decompose. This is a major problem in Luxembourg, where the government spends 1.2 million euros a year on street cleaning. Although fines for littering have increased from 49 

to 145 euros in recent years, the problem persists

Luxembourg has a problem with cigarette butts

It was part of a major police operation after grenades were found in the area. The demining team was called in when a suspicious package, later identified as "training ammunition," was left at the lost and found office, 

disrupting train service for several hours

Luxembourg city's central station has been evacuated after ammunition was found

The number of infections in Luxembourg has increased significantly over the past week. The number of cases of acute respiratory viruses increased by 82%, influenza by 79%, and coronavirus by 23%. The concentration of viruses in Luxembourg's wastewater has also increased slightly. The Ministry of Health reminds 

that the best way to fight viral infections is vaccination

A significant increase in the number of cases of acute respiratory infections, influenza and coronavirus has been reported in the Grand Duchy

🇱🇺 Gudde Moien! Bonjour! Guten Morgen! The main news by the morning of December 1

Preparations for the holiday season are in full swing. If you have not yet visited the Winterlights fairs, you should do so. If you want to diversify your weekend program, we have some tips for you.

A dramatic comedy about the Immaculate Conception in the modern reality. The action takes us to the house of the protagonist, who tries to understand how her life turned out wrong in one night and if it is possible at all. 

Encounters with angels, devils, and real people are guaranteed

The production is rated 14+, but the creators warn that there is some strong language.

 December 1 and 2 at 19:30; December 3 at 15:00.

1 Rue St Joseph, 1838 Cessange Luxembourg

The Melusin'Art charity exhibition is organized by What Water ASBL. The exhibition fulfills two functions at once: it builds bridges between artists and the public, and it helps to raise awareness of the problems of water supply in the central regions of Africa.

Over the years, What Water ASBL has made significant progress in 

providing access to clean water for thousands of Africans

December 1 from 18:00 to 00:00. The exhibition will be open to the public on December 1 and 2 from 08:00 to 17:00.

Casino Luxembourg, 41 Rue Notre Dame, 2240 Luxembourg

The annual vegan fair opens its doors for the 8th time. It's a great place to sample original treats and pick up unusual and interesting gifts for your loved ones. Expect live music, 

children's workshops and, of course, a visit from Santa Claus

Centre Culturel Bonnevoie, 2 Rue des ardennes, Luxembourg

The English Anglican Church in Luxembourg will hold a solemn service on December 3. In Western Christianity, Advent is the beginning of the liturgical year and the preparation of people for the celebration of the birth of Christ. The seminary chapel invites everyone to participate. 

Services are held every Sunday until Christmas Day

5 Avenue Marie-Thérèse, L-2132 Luxembourg

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Luxembourg events for December 2-3 

Finance Minister Gilles Roth has presented an update on the tax scale to the parliamentary finance committee. This reform aims to mitigate inflationary effects after several rounds of indexation.

Although the calculations appear complex at first glance, a closer look at the examples shows that the tax burden will be reduced for all classes. The rates remain the same, but the brackets to which these rates apply change.

The percentage changes are distributed as follows: the greatest benefit goes to low-income people in each tax bracket. The higher the wealth, the lower the overall percentage of savings. However, the sheer amount of savings increases proportionally, which is to be expected.

For example, a Class 1 taxpayer with an income of 37,000 euros would benefit from the scale change by 448 euros per year or 14.7% of the current tax amount. At the same time, a person with an income of 150,000 euros would save 1,198 euros, but as a percentage, it would be only 2.9%.

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Changes in tax scale presented to the public

EF Education First based its rankings on the language test results of 2.2 million adults. The tests were administered in 113 countries, and the statistical picture is quite interesting.

Each country in the study was given a score. The total score is exactly what indicates the level of proficiency, where 0 is a complete lack of understanding and 700 is a level close to native speakers. The 12 countries with the highest level of English proficiency were:

Luxembourg, however, did not even make it into the top twenty. Yes, the country has three official languages, but English is not one of them, hence the somewhat unexpected but quite natural indicator. The country ranks 22nd in the world, which is still quite good. The results of Hungary, Poland, Finland and some other countries are slightly better.

It is also worth noting the global age trends over the last 7 years. In all groups, there is a downward trend, in some groups more marked, in others more gradual.

English language proficiency in Luxembourg at a high level 

French Health Minister Aurélien Rousseau has announced a ban on disposable e-cigarettes by 2025. The situation is unique, as Belgium, Germany and Ireland are only drafting similar legislation. If the innovation comes into force, France will be obliged to submit a draft to the entire EU.

The reason for introducing such restrictions was the information that young people start smoking only thanks to disposable cigarettes. The bright taste and the pleasant effect of thick cold smoke hide the real nicotine content in the product, as well as the feeling of saturation, which increases the addiction.

France also plans to raise the cost of a pack of regular cigarettes to 13 euros by 2027 (it now averages 11 euros) and extend the smoking ban to beaches, parks, forests and areas adjacent to public places. However, studies show that France's lack of coordination with neighboring countries on tobacco taxation has led to an increase in illicit tobacco trade and cross-border purchases.

The first country that comes to mind when discussing cross-border purchases is Luxembourg. The Grand Duchy has yet to ban e-cigarettes, 

but petitions to increase excise taxes are a regular occurrence

. Luxembourg's population remains one of the most smoke-free in the EU, and tobacco taxes are among the lowest in the alliance. As a result, many cross-border workers (and sometimes smugglers) prefer to buy here.

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France bans e-cigarettes. Will Luxembourg support the initiative?

MeteoLux is alarmed by the persistent snowfall that has hit the Grand Duchy. A yellow alert has therefore been issued for Thursday, November 30. The weather situation is considered "potentially dangerous".

The warning will be in force in the afternoon: from 15:00 to 21:00. 1 to 2 cm of fresh snow is expected during this period. In some regions, heavier precipitation is expected: up to 4 cm of snow. Temperatures may drop to -3°C.

Chronicle

Yellow weather warning in Luxembourg

Claude Meisch has been head of the Ministry of Education for 10 years. He also joined the new government and made the first statements. According to the Minister, one cannot rest on the laws adopted a few years ago. They need to be constantly adapted, updated, and rethought.

The politician is sure that education is a dynamic sphere that changes almost every year. A vivid example of the "shake-up" of the whole system is the development of AI, and now we need laws to regulate its use.

Claude Meisch also stated that he will pay more attention to literacy. There are now several projects in the ministry that need to be completed and consolidated. One of the most important is the ability to choose the language in which to be taught. A pilot project is expected to start around 2025-2026. Students in the third cycle will be able to choose between French and German.

Attention will also be paid to European schools. Three schools will be opened in Schifflange, Dudelange, and near the capital.

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Claude Meisch discusses new solutions in education

December starts this Friday, so there is almost no time left to prepare for Christmas and New Year. But there is no need to panic because we have gathered all the necessary information about where to get a festive fir tree and what to do with it after the holidays.

The tree sales centers opened on November 24. They will be open until December 24. In total, there are 5 places in the capital where you can buy a 

Place Jean Heinisch / Rue du Fort Elisabeth;

The building supply store option is also available. Choose the one that suits you best.

When January arrives, the question is what to do with a withered tree that has had all of its decorations removed.

Oddly enough, the best solution is to leave the tree outside. Yes, in Luxembourg, with its strict garbage disposal, this is exactly what you should do. You don't have to put it in a container: it's enough to place it neatly next to the house.

Unnecessary trees will be removed on a weekly basis. Special services will pick up your tree and determine its fate:

If the tree is clean, with no decorations and no traces of paint/aerosol, it will be picked up and sent to compost.

Trees that have been painted or discarded with decorations will be disposed of as regular household trash.

If you decide to buy an artificial Christmas tree

If you don't mind the smell of pine resin or the feel of the needles, then by all means go for it. Artificial fir trees have many advantages over the real thing. Firstly, durability. A good Christmas tree will last more than a year, and you don't have to guess when to take the dried tree to the recycler — just box it up and put it in the closet until next year.

Artificial Christmas trees are not uncommon. You can find them in literally any supermarket. The price depends on the manufacturer and retailer, but the average is around 100 euros.

In Luxembourg, there is a special service for renting live trees from 

. The essence is simple: you agree on the conditions for which you need a tree and get it for a fixed price.

On the agreed day, the fluffy beauty is delivered to your home, and on the agreed day in January, you simply pick it up with the pot. All you have to do is take the plant outside and leave it in an accessible place.

Members of the Luxtoday community report good reviews of the service and recommend using it:

This option is great for those who want a live tree for the holidays but does not encourage cutting.

Where to buy a Christmas tree in Luxembourg and how to dispose of it afterwards

The country with the highest salaries is, as expected, Switzerland. Due to the strong development of the banking sector and a stable economy, high-level professionals settled here. The annual salary here is about 106,839 euros. In second place is Iceland, where people earn much less, but still an impressive $81,942. Luxembourg comes in third with an average annual salary of 79,903 euros.

Norway (74,506 euros) and Belgium (70,297 euros) come in fourth and fifth, respectively. Austria and Germany follow with a small gap but are still not in the top five. The situation is somewhat different in Eastern Europe. According to Eurostat, the salaries here are the lowest in the entire alliance. This is due to the state of the economy, inflation, and the demand for labor.

Thus, people in Bulgaria earn the least (13 thousand euros per year), slightly more in Romania (14.5 thousand euros per year) and Croatia (17.8 thousand euros per year). At about the same level are Poland (18.1 thousand euro per year) and Hungary (18.3 thousand euro per year).

The highest-paid professions are banking, insurance, energy, IT, and mining. People working in hotels and construction earn the least.

Euronews

Luxembourg among the top 5 countries with the highest salaries

The end of November was marked by a major scandal and a proposal for a very significant reform, or rather a structural transformation, of a country's migration policy.

The country has been part of the European Union since 2004, but it is not part of the Schengen area. This opens up great opportunities for expats who obtain residence permits and permanent residency here.

Cyprus's Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos has said that the priorities for the near future will be 

to join Schengen and provide visa-free travel for citizens to the United States

. Although the EU itself does not share Cyprus' optimism, it does have a chance. However, it should be understood that accession requires the fulfillment of several important conditions.

The most important, and the one that irritates the EU the most, is the program for obtaining residence permits for investments. In the case of Cyprus, this is one of the most important pillars of the country's economy. However, for full accession to the Schengen Agreement, the country will have to either revise the policy or close the program completely. This is already happening in a number of member states, such as Portugal.

However, it should be noted that for those who have already obtained permanent residence or citizenship in Cyprus, traveling around Europe will become even easier.

As announced earlier this week, OpenAI has fired its CEO Sam Altman. The official reason is that Altman was 

"not consistently candid in his communications with the board"

On the one hand, we have a classic example of a firing where an executive doesn't devote enough time to his job. This is reinforced by rumors that Altman has been focusing more on outside businesses lately.

On the other hand, this version raises more questions. For example, why did Microsoft, which is a fairly large investor (the company's contribution is about 13 billion dollars), not know about the dismissal until the last moment? Or why did 95% of the company's 750 employees write an open letter demanding that Sam Altman be reinstated? There are no official reports on this, but there are reasons to believe that the situation is much more complicated than it seems at first glance.

Nevertheless, a complete shutdown of the company's neural networks has been avoided, which has been the source of many jokes on the Internet. Especially those who are currently writing their diplomas or research papers were joked about.

Luleå residents have been encouraged to say hello more often on the street, even to people they don't know. The city authorities have even launched a special campaign to encourage such small but very important social interactions. The campaign is called "Säg hej", or "Say hello".

An extensive information program has already been launched

, and announcements can be found on public transportation and on billboards throughout the city. The authorities hope that this will reduce the social isolation of residents, especially in winter.

According to statistics, about 45% of Luleå residents between the ages of 16 and 30 suffer from loneliness. Among the older generation, the figures are lower, with only 39% of women and 25% of men over the age of 85 experiencing similar difficulties.

Highlights of the week of November 20-26

Vacancies appear daily on the Luxembourg job market. The country is always in need of highly qualified professionals. For more job opportunities visit 

The restaurant Le Bistrot Gourmand in Remerschen is looking for a professional 

 with proven experience. Duties are standard: greeting guests, taking orders and passing them on to the kitchen, serving food and drinks, cleaning and setting tables.

A set of soft skills including proactivity, high motivation, and others.

Luxembourg's state-owned bank Spuerkeess is looking for a financial specialist. It is to be expected that the requirements for the candidate are quite strict. The 

 will be involved in preparing reports, formulating the development plan for the month, calculating and documenting margins, and much more.

Bachelor's or Master's degree in economics or accounting;

At least 3 years of work experience in a bank accounting or auditing firm;

Knowledge of Luxembourgish is an advantage.

The NSI-CEGEKA Group has offices in Luxembourg and Belgium. NSI is a provider of value-added IT services to the private and public sectors and is currently looking for 

. The successful candidate will be responsible for PC and OS lifecycle management in the technical fleet, rolling updates, component compatibility monitoring, and more.

At least 5 years of experience in a similar position;

Knowledge of security and cybersecurity practices for Microsoft environments;

Knowledge of Microsoft Group Policy Objects and Windows Registry;

Strong organizational and communication skills;

POST Luxembourg, a company that needs no introduction, 

. Responsibilities include: assisting in the management of ongoing projects, working on security, anti-money laundering, and other processes.

Several years of experience in banking IT;

Knowledge of Unix and Perl, Shell scripting languages is an advantage;

Knowledge of Thaler and Finacle banking software is an advantage.

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It is cloudy in Luxembourg

Yuriko Backes received the Grand Cross of the Order of Merit from Germany

Luxembourg has a problem with cigarette butts

Luxembourg city's central station has been evacuated after ammunition was found

A significant increase in the number of cases of acute respiratory infections, influenza and coronavirus has been reported in the Grand Duchy