Wednesday, November 30, 2011

New minister named

Delano.lu | 30 November 2011
LSAP leaders nominated Etienne Schneider on Monday night to replace his boss Jeannot Krecké as economy and foreign trade minister on February 1. Read article »

Keeping pace

City Magazine | 30 November 2011
The city and University of Luxembourg are working to increase official and private housing options for students.
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European

City Magazine | 30 November 2011
The family home of former prime minister and a “grandfather” of Europe Pierre Werner has a fitting new role as the Czech embassy. Read article »

Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Groups blast FATCA

Delano.lu | 29 November 2011
Finance: Four industry associations wrote to the newly appointed US ambassador outlining their case against new US legislation on the day he formally took office. Read article »

Monday, November 28, 2011

Bazar International

Delano.lu | 28 November 2011
Traditions: Thousands attended the Bazar International on Saturday and Sunday, a highlight of the international community’s pre-Christmas social season. Read article »

Friday, November 25, 2011

Employment record

Delano.lu | 25 November 2011
Economy: Despite Luxembourg’s unemployment rate remaining flat in October, there were more people working in the Grand Duchy since any time in more than a decade, figures released by the economy ministry on Thursday revealed. Read article »

Thursday, November 24, 2011

Glitner settles early

Delano.lu | 24 November 2011
Finance: Icelandic bank Glitner has repaid its debt to the Banque central du Luxembourg two years ahead of schedule, the central bank said on Tuesday. Read article »

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Dexia deal in doubt

Delano.lu | 23 November 2011
Finance: Belgium is renegotiating its bailout of troubled banking group Dexia, according to Belgian press reports. Read article »

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Luxembourg loses stars

Delano.lu | 22 November 2011
Dining: The Grand Duchy will be home to 11 starred restaurants in the 2012 edition of the Michelin Belgium-Luxembourg guide, which goes on sale this Thursday, November 24. Read article »

Monday, November 21, 2011

Historic embassy opens

Delano.lu | 21 November 2011
Diplomacy: Luxembourg opened a new embassy in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, its first to an Arabic country. Read article »

Friday, November 18, 2011

Beyond banks and castles

Delano.lu | 18 November 2011
Brand Luxembourg: International residents can help improve perceptions of the Grand Duchy abroad, members of The Network heard on Wednesday night. Read article »

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Driving deaths marked

Delano.lu | 17 November 2011
Road safety: Cyclists, pedestrians and the young are most likely to be seriously injured or killed in traffic accidents, Luxembourg’s official statistics bureau said on Wednesday. Read article »

Krecké not going quietly

Delano.lu | 17 November 2011
Politics: The economy minister, who recently announced his resignation, says the current indexation system threatens Luxembourg’s future. Read article »

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Surge in refugees

Delano.lu | 16 November 2011
Immigration: The number of refugee applications has more than doubled this year, according to government statistics released on Tuesday. Read article »

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

RBC Dexia soothes clients

Delano.lu | 15 November 2011
Exclusive: The breakup of Dexia “will have no impact on RBC Dexia’s operations today or our future growth plans” the joint-venture has told its clients. Read article »

paperJam.TV launches

Delano.lu | 15 November 2011
Media: Luxembourg’s largest economic and finance magazine, paperJam, begins Internet TV broadcasting on Tuesday. Read article »

Monday, November 14, 2011

Starting a foundation

Delano.lu | 14 November 2011
Giving: Despite legal complexities there is a relatively simple way to create a charitable trust in the Grand Duchy, an American Chamber of Commerce in Luxembourg conference heard on November 10. Read article »

Friday, November 11, 2011

“Very business oriented and proactive”

Delano.lu | 11 November 2011
Brazil: A banking giant in its home market is now looking to Luxembourg to help put its European business on the map. Read article »

Knock-on benefits

Delano | 11 November 2011
The government plans to build Luxembourg as a logistics hub. Is it just the latest buzzword or genuine growth strategy? Read article »

Festival of lights

Delano | 11 November 2011
Diwali is the festival of lights, an important, family-centred festival for Hindus and Jains. Read article »

Adenauer expansion

Delano | 11 November 2011
The European Parliament's Greens bloc preview eco-friendly building plans to the press. Read article »

Start-up challenge

Delano | 11 November 2011
This year Luxembourg's start-up support initiatives are going beyond just early stage ventures. Will a different approach attract international, fast growth firms? Read article »