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Tanzania’s CRDB Kijani Bond listed on Luxembourg Stock Exchange
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. CRDB Bank Group has listed its Sh171.8 billion green bond on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange (LuxSE), becoming one of the first commercial banks in Sub-Saharan Africa to achieve such a listing. The move to list CRDB Bank Group’s...
Politico: Lethal Heat Is Europe’s New Climate Reality with Thousands at Risk
To Vima
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July 1, 2025
Europe is facing a deadly new climate challenge as a severe heatwave grips Southern Europe, pushing temperatures beyond 40 degrees Celsius and putting thousands of lives at risk over the coming days, according to experts. Southern Europe is...
Luxembourg commits €300m to drive startup growth
CTech
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July 1, 2025
Renowned as a growing and dynamic startup hub at the heart of the EU, Luxembourg is intensifying its efforts to support early-stage ventures, strengthen the ecosystem, attract talent and drive scaleup growth. In addition to incentivising private...
PwC Portugal appoints 11 new partners, two in legal
Iberian Lawyer
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July 1, 2025
PwC Portugal has announced the appointment of 11 new partners, that take on strategic roles across the firm’s various areas — technology, consulting, audit, tax, and legal. “With these appointments, PwC aims to consolidate its position as a...
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile Headquarter SatCo Joint Venture in Luxembourg
SpaceWatch.Global
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July 1, 2025
Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile Inc. have announced that their new joint venture company, SatCo, will be headquartered in Luxembourg. AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by...
First big change for a new ruler announced as countdown to abdication begins in Luxembourg
Royal Central
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July 1, 2025
The next Grand Duke of Luxembourg has revealed the monogram that will be used throughout his reign. Prince Guillaume will become ruler of the tiny country in October when his father, Grand Duke Henri, abdicates in his favour. With just three...
AST SpaceMobile, Vodafone choose Luxembourg for HQ
Advanced Television
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July 1, 2025
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have a joint-venture covering AST’s planned ‘direct-to-consumer’ satellite-based cellular service. The pair have chosen Luxembourg as the new company’s headquarters. Mobile operators covering 21 EU member states and...
Government proposal on triple Lock gives an Irish solution to an Irish problem
Irish Examiner
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July 1, 2025
I welcome the Government’s latest proposals to fully restore Irish sovereignty over decisions to deploy Irish troops on armed missions overseas.It’s time to unlock the triple lock. The rejection by the Irish people of the Nice referendum on the...
Keighley firm says Government decisions are 'stifling growth'
Keighley News
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Award-winning baby product company Bababing – which recently opened new premises in the town – has voiced a desire to expand further, but claims that decisions in Westminster are "stifling" growth for many businesses. Concerns were discussed with...
Orange heat alert for Luxembourg, police start wearing bodycams, and France bans smoking in public places
RTL Today
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The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for 1 July. Luxembourg HEATWAVE – Meteolux has issued an orange heat alert for today, with temperatures expected to reach up to 35°C across Luxembourg. The alert is in effect from 12pm to...
Luxembourg Chosen as Headquarters for Vodafone-AST SpaceMobile Satellite Venture
The Fast Mode
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June 30, 2025
Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile announced that their new joint venture satellite company, SatCo, will be headquartered in Luxembourg, creating a European sovereign integrated satellite service. AST SpaceMobile is building the first and only...
Vodafone, AST SpaceMobile pick Luxembourg for SatCo HQ
RCR Wireless News
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June 30, 2025
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile are moving ahead with SatCo, their joint venture aimed at delivering direct-to-device satellite broadband throughout Europe, by establishing the company’s headquarters in Luxembourg. The decision leverages Luxembourg’s...
Vodafone, AST set up SatCo HQ in Luxembourg for 2026 launch
Mobile Europe
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June 30, 2025
Vodafone Group and AST SpaceMobile announced their new joint venture satellite company, SatCo, will be headquartered in Luxembourg, for what they describe as “a European sovereign integrated satellite service”. SatCo was announced at MWC in 2025....
Fashion Brand Veronica Beard Sets Its Eyes On International Growth
Forbes
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The brand, known for its versatile styling and layering of blazers and dickeys, plus jeans, shoes ... More and accessories, has built a reputation as a contemporary fashion label that can dress the modern working woman. (Veronica Beard pre-fall...
Chief Minister announces Public Sector wage increases in ‘record revenue’ Budget Address
Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation
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Public sector pay rise – the details Announcing the measures in Parliament, Chief Minister Fabian Picardo confirmed that salaries under £50,000 will go up by 5%, while those earning between £50,000 and £80,000 will see a 4.5% increase. The rise...
Was Hitler a communist, as claimed by German politician Alice Weidel?
RTL Today
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Hitler was not a leftist, say experts, rejecting Alice Weidel's claim as a distortion with no basis in serious historical debate. During the campaign for Germany's federal elections, Weidel referred to Hitler as a communist and far-left extremist...
Luxembourg politicians address humanitarian situation in Gaza, Citroen recall, and Chris Rodesch qualifies for Wimbledon
RTL Today
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The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Friday, 27 June. Luxembourg GAZA DEBATE – Prime Minister Luc Frieden has addressed the situation in the Middle East whilst attending the EU summit in Brussels this week. He told...
International Insider: James Bond Takes Next Step; Out In APOS; RTL Buys Sky Germany
Deadline
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June 27, 2025
Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here penning the newsletter in the week the new James Bond director was announced. If you want to be shaken, never stirred, please read on. Sign up here. New Bond Draws Closer The name’s Villeneuve…: The next...
Australia joins Trump’s complete rejection of international law
Green Left
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June 25, 2025
In deciding that Australia should adopt United States President Donald Trump’s bunker busting of international law, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has crossed a moral Rubicon into a quagmire of destroyed credibility. Australia has now...
In Luxembourg, a Historic Residence Opens Doors to the Present
WWD - New York
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June 28, 2025
If the mention of Luxembourg conjures visions of banks, European institutions and a vague whiff of royalty, most people struggle to place the tiny country on a map. The nation of 660,000 people is seeing a rise in leisure tourism, but has so far...