Europe Luxembourg Police staffing rose by 10%, with an increased budget compared to last year to deal with rising crimes such as financial crime, burglary and bicycle theft
Europe Luxembourg "Vigilance phase" for drinking water use, proclaimed on 13 July, is lifted; the "awareness phase" remains in force
Europe Luxembourg New study from Standford University estimates cost for the Grand Duchy of switching to 100% renewables around 14.2 billion euros, 22% of GDP, and the measure would pay for itself in four years
Europe Luxembourg A petition calling for every Luxembourg worker, including cross-border employees, to be able to work from home two days a week has received over 9.000 signatures and it is now likely to be debated in parliament
Europe Luxembourg The number of solar panels increased by almost half in Luxembourg last year, according to the national energy regulator, although overall sustainable energy production increased only slightly due to light winds
Europe Luxembourg Free sunscreen stations have been installed across the country, with the Luxembourg Cancer Foundation operating 19 stations, each of which distributes free sunscreen and offers advice on how to protect from the sun
Europe Luxembourg Schroders, BlueOrchard Finance Ltd and the Ministry of Finance are launching an impact strategy with the aim of contributing to the transition to carbon-neutral and resilient economies and achieving sustainable growth in emerging markets
Europe Luxembourg The Luxembourg Youth Hostel Association reports a 50 per cent drop in overnight stays in 2021 compared to 2019, but they recorded 25.000 more overnight stays than in 2020
Europe Luxembourg The percentage of Luxembourg students leaving school without any qualifications has increased steadily over the last 3 years, making it one of only 8 EU countries without a decrease in the percentage of students leaving school early
Europe Luxembourg Luxembourg City's largest park, covering an area larger than the Pentagon and costing €16 million, will open next spring with 600 trees and a lake the size of two football fields
Europe Luxembourg The number of workers beyond retirement age doubles since 2012, with the increase coming after a 2012 reform to incentivise older workers to stay in the labour market
Europe Luxembourg Efforts to tackle racism are being undermined by a lack of public data on ethnicity and gaps in legislation, a UN report has found, despite a noted increase in reports of online attacks against refugees and asylum seekers
Europe Luxembourg Landlords, in exchange for tax breaks, can work with one of 37 organizations to help families in emergency situations find affordable housing, as per a new government strategic program to address the sharp rise in rental prices