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Pride Month is celebrated each year in June in homage to the June 28, 1969 Stonewall Uprising in New York City. That event was a tipping point for the Gay Movement. In major cities across the United States the day...

As global businesses start to reconsider their international footprint in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, many are assessing the viability and attractiveness of different locations around the world. Employees’ skills and know-how are key elements of competitiveness...

On Saturday, June 5th 2021, Ambassador Gaston Stronck attended Lux Fest, a celebration of the 150th anniversary since the arrival of the first Luxembourg settlers in Western Iowa. The festivities took place in Alton, Iowa. The event was organized by...

Arno J. Mayer is a Luxembourg-American historian who specializes in modern Europe, diplomatic history, and the Holocaust. He is currently the Dayton-Stockton Professor of History, Emeritus, at Princeton University. Professor Mayer was born in Luxembourg on 19 June...

A virtual event, gathering together the Luxembourg Honorary Consuls across the US, Canada, Central America and the Caribbean, took place on 1 June 2021. The meeting was opened by Ambassador Gaston Stronck, who welcomed the participants and expressed his gratitude...

The risk analysis group FM Global released the 2021 edition of its Resilience Index. The report is the only tool that compiles economic, supply chain and risk quality data on nearly 130 countries to evaluate resilience around the world. Luxembourg...

Bernard J. Cigrand (October 1, 1866 – May 16, 1932) was a dentist of Luxembourgish descent and was considered by many to be the "Father of Flag Day." He was born in Waubeka, Wisconsin. His father Nicholas Cigrand had emigrated to...

Hollenfels Castle, with a history dating back to the 11th century, is located on the south side of Hollenfels village in the valley of the River Eisch, which is also known as the Valley of the Seven Castles in central...

Jean-Baptiste Merkels was a Luxembourg-American author. He was born on 10 October 1860 in Hollerich, Luxembourg. After completing secondary education, he briefly worked at the public prosecutor's office and for various Luxembourg and foreign companies. Merkels emigrated...

The Grand Castle Ansembourg, located in the valley of the Eisch in central Luxembourg, is one of the castles belonging to the Valley of the Seven Castles. Built from the first half of the seventeenth century as "House Forges" by...

Each year, May 17 marks the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT). In many countries, sexual and gender minorities continue to be among the most vulnerable groups, often facing discrimination and exclusion. Addressing homophobia, transphobia and biphobia around...

Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce, together with the Ministry of the Economy, is organizing the webinar Go International: USA on June 3, 2021, 10:00 – 11:00 (EST). The event is part of a series of webinars introducing the Luxembourg Trade...

Jean Noerdinger, was a Luxembourg-American painter and sculptor. He was born on January 3, 1895 in Nagem, Luxembourg to Michel Noerdinger and Catherine Roeder. After graduating from the School of Arts and Crafts in Luxembourg, Noerdinger studied at the...

The story behind Moulins de Kleinbettingen is one of family. This family tradition was started by Philippe Muller who purchased a millstone and milling rights in Luxembourg in 1704. The tradition was passed down from father to son and even...

During a press conference on 10 May 2021, Luxembourg's Minister of the Economy, Franz Fayot, announced that the US glassmaker Guardian will invest in a new environmentally friendly and technologically modern float glass production line, with the support of...