Luxembourg

Grand duchy in western Europe

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Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a landlocked microstate in western Europe. It is bordered by Belgium to the west and north, Germany to the east, and France to the south. Its capital, Luxembourg City, is one of the four official capitals of the European Union and the seat of the European Court of Justice, the highest judicial authority in the EU. Its culture, people, and languages are highly intertwined with its neighbours, making it essentially a mixture of French and German cultures, as evident by the nation's three official languages: French, German, and the national language of Luxembourgish. The repeated invasions by Germany, especially in World War II, resulted in the country's strong will for mediation between France and Germany and, among other things, led to the foundation of the European Union.

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Ronaldo reaches 99 goals as Portugal qualify for Euro 2020 Cristiano Ronaldo is made to wait for his 100th international goal as defending champions Portugal edge past Luxembourg to qualify for Euro 2020. BBC News - Published 2 days ago
Barring Brexit deal tonight, extra EU summit likely later in October: Luxembourg Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said on Tuesday the European Union's Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier was seeking a Brexit deal with Britain by the end of the day. Reuters - Published on October 15, 2019
Ronaldo moves one away from 700 career goals Cristiano Ronaldo moves one goal away from 700 career strikes Portugal beat Luxembourg 3-0 to edge closer to Euro 2020 qualification. BBC News - Published on October 11, 2019
Starbucks wins, Fiat loses in EU tax fights Starbucks won its fight on Tuesday against an EU demand to pay up to 30 million euros ($33 million) in Dutch back taxes, while Fiat Chrysler Automobiles lost its challenge against an order to stump up.. Reuters - Published on September 24, 2019
Brexit: Boris Johnson's humiliation by Luxembourg could damage prospects of deal, EU worries Politicians and diplomats concerned about Xavier Bettel's forthright criticism Independent - Published on September 17, 2019
'Extraordinary behaviour': Furious Tories invoke Second World War after Luxembourg leader's Boris Johnson press conference 'Another reason why the British people voted the way we did,' claims pro-Brexit MP Independent - Published on September 17, 2019

Boris Johnson news – live: Tories rage at Luxembourg leader over 'humiliating' empty podium for PM, as court to rule on parliament suspension Follow all the latest developments Independent - Published on September 17, 2019
How Europe's press reported Boris Johnson's 'humiliation' in Luxembourg 'In the end, the man who has defined himself as the Incredible Hulk has become invisible' Independent - Published on September 17, 2019
UK's Johnson buffeted in Luxembourg, says Brexit deal emerging Britain's Boris Johnson said on Monday that a Brexit deal was beginning to emerge, but the EU said he offered nothing to break the impasse during a visit to Luxembourg where he was harangued loudly by.. Reuters - Published on September 16, 2019
Brexit press conference goes on without Johnson Luxembourg's prime minister took to his podium without the UK PM, who cancelled amid protests nearby. BBC News - Published on September 16, 2019

UK PM Johnson says Brexit deal 'not in the bag' but can see rough shape of it There is the good shape of a Brexit deal but it is not necessarily "in the bag", British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday following a meeting with European Commission President Jean-Claude.. Reuters - Published on September 16, 2019
Luxembourg PM Bettel says onus on PM Johnson to propose workable Brexit fix Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel lashed out at British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday for failing to propose serious alternatives to unlock a Brexit deal before the Oct.31 divorce date.. Reuters - Published on September 16, 2019
Boris Johnson ducks out of press conference amid noisy protests, leaving empty podium next to Luxembourg's PM Boris Johnson refused to turn up to his own press conference because of noisy protesters against Brexit, in extraordinary scenes in Luxembourg. Independent - Published on September 16, 2019	UK PM Johnson booed by protesters in Luxembourg British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was booed on Monday by protesters after talks with his counterpart in Luxembourg, putting off a briefing with reporters due to the protests. Reuters - Published on September 16, 2019
Johnson 'cautious' ahead of Brexit talks in Luxembourg British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, asked if he was feeling optimistic ahead of Brexit talks with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Luxembourg on Monday, told reporters he was.. Reuters - Published on September 16, 2019	Brexit: UK will reject any delay offer, PM to tell Juncker Boris Johnson is travelling to Luxembourg for his first talks with the European Commission president. BBC News - Published on September 15, 2019
UK PM Johnson to hold Brexit talks with EU's Juncker on Monday: Downing Street British Prime Minister Boris Johnson will meet with European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in Luxembourg on Monday to discuss Brexit, Johnson's office said on Friday. Reuters - Published on September 13, 2019	Boris Johnson to meet with EU president for talks over Brexit deal, Downing street announces Prime Minister Boris Johnson is to travel to Luxembourg on Monday for Brexit talks with European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker, Downing Street has announced. Independent - Published on September 13, 2019
Luxembourg PM sees no grounds for Brexit extension for now Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel said on Thursday that there were currently no grounds for the bloc to agree to delay Brexit again should Britain request an extension. Reuters - Published on September 12, 2019	Miracle needed to solve Irish border problem: Luxembourg foreign minister A miracle would need to happen for the European Union and Britain to find a solution to the Irish border problem to avoid a no-deal Brexit, Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said in remarks.. Reuters - Published on August 22, 2019
Amazon.com defeats IRS appeal in U.S. tax dispute Amazon.com Inc on Friday defeated an appeal by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service in what the online retailer has called a $1.5 billion dispute over its tax treatment of transactions with a Luxembourg.. Reuters - Published on August 16, 2019	EU leaders agree on top jobs: Tusk European leaders have agreed on who should fill the top jobs for its main institutions for the next five years after a marathon summit, European Council President Donald Tusk and Luxembourg Prime.. Reuters - Published on July 2, 2019
Wrong to think new British PM can renegotiate Brexit deal: Luxembourg foreign minister Luxembourg's Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said on Monday that it would be wrong to think that a new British prime minister could renegotiate a Brexit deal, as all the main elements of the accord.. Reuters - Published on June 17, 2019