Luxembourg
Country in western Europe
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Luxembourg, officially the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a landlocked country 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 Court of Justice of the European Union, 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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Germany expands entry restrictions to flights from several EU countriesGermany on Wednesday expanded entry restrictions to include flights from Italy, Spain, Austria, France, Luxembourg, Denmark and Switzerland, the interior ministry said on Wednesday as authorities are..Reuters - Published | |
Germany to introduce border controls as coronavirus cases jumpGermany will temporarily introduce border controls on its frontiers with Austria, Switzerland, France, Luxembourg and Denmark from Monday, the government said on Sunday as the country seeks to curb a..Reuters - Published | |
Luxembourg reports first coronavirus case: RTLLuxembourg confirmed its first coronavirus case on Saturday, the RTL news outlet reported.Reuters - Published | |
Luxembourg becomes first country to make public transport freeLuxembourg abolished fares for trains, trams and buses on Saturday in what the government said was a bid to tackle road congestion and pollution, as well as supporting low earners.Reuters - Published | |
Free transport in Luxembourg, but what's the cost?One aim is to get cars off the road and ease traffic congestion but critics see it as a PR stunt.BBC News - Published | |
Britain must stick to fair competition commitments: Luxembourg PMBritain must stick to the level playing field commitments it made in a political declaration that accompanied the legal Brexit treaty, Luxembourg Prime Minister Xavier Bettel said on Thursday.Reuters - Published | |
Google starts appeal against £2bn shopping fineThe case of Google versus the European Commission will be heard in Luxembourg over three days.BBC News - Published | |
As Juncker bids farewell, new EU executive begins with scrutiny over Luxembourg taxOfficials from the new European Commission will discuss a report by International Monetary Fund researchers that lists Luxembourg as a world-leading tax haven just days after the former leader of the..Reuters - Published | EU should recognise Palestinian state after U.S. backs Israeli settlements: LuxembourgThe European Union should recognise a Palestinian state after the United States expressed support for Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn said on..Reuters - Published |
Ronaldo reaches 99 goals as Portugal qualify for Euro 2020Cristiano 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 | Barring Brexit deal tonight, extra EU summit likely later in October: LuxembourgLuxembourg'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 |
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Brexit: Boris Johnson's humiliation by Luxembourg could damage prospects of deal, EU worriesPoliticians and diplomats concerned about Xavier Bettel's forthright criticismIndependent - Published | '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 MPIndependent - Published |
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UK's Johnson buffeted in Luxembourg, says Brexit deal emergingBritain'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 | Brexit press conference goes on without JohnsonLuxembourg's prime minister took to his podium without the UK PM, who cancelled amid protests nearby.BBC News - Published |
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Johnson 'cautious' ahead of Brexit talks in LuxembourgBritish 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 | Brexit: UK will reject any delay offer, PM to tell JunckerBoris Johnson is travelling to Luxembourg for his first talks with the European Commission president.BBC News - Published |
UK PM Johnson to hold Brexit talks with EU's Juncker on Monday: Downing StreetBritish 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 | Boris Johnson to meet with EU president for talks over Brexit deal, Downing street announcesPrime 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 |
Luxembourg PM sees no grounds for Brexit extension for nowLuxembourg 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 | Miracle needed to solve Irish border problem: Luxembourg foreign ministerA 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 |
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