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Luxembourg rises to 12th place in World Competitiveness Yearbook 2021
The Swiss Institute for Management Development (IMD) has published a new edition of its annual report on the competitiveness of countries: The World Competitiveness Yearbook (WCY). The 2021 edition analyzes 64 countries using a multitude of criteria that are both...
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Two US WWII veterans awarded the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
On June 29, 2021, Ambassador Gaston Stronck bestowed, on behalf of His Royal Highness the Grand Duke Henri, the Order of Merit of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg to WWII veterans Benjamin Berry, T5 Quartermaster Corps, 3rd Army and Jacob...
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General Breedlove, USAF, Ret., awarded the Order of the Oak Crown
On June 28, 2021, Ambassador Gaston Stronck bestowed, on behalf of His Royal Highness the Grand Duke Henri, the Order of the Oak Crown to Gen. Philip Breedlove, USAF, Ret., for his outstanding cooperation with Luxembourg during his time as...
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Luxembourg allows unrestricted entry for residents of the United States
The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg has amended the list of third countries whose residents are not affected by a temporary restriction at the external borders on non-essential travel. Consequently, as of 28 June 2021, third-country nationals residing in...
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Luxembourg takes the lead on climate finance
In a recent report by CARE, a Danish nongovernmental organization, scrutinizing and ranking the climate finance plans of 23 developed countries around the world, Luxembourg came on top of the list. “Fighting the climate crisis is the biggest investment opportunity...
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Luxembourg financial center among the most international in the world
In its report on global financial centers, the think tank New Financial measures the relative scale of banking and finance in more than 60 markets worldwide across more than 40 metrics of domestic and international activity. The report analyzes how...
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WWII veteran recognized for his contribution during the Battle of the Bulge
A ceremony was held on Saturday in Quincy, Illinois to honor Mr Enoch “Nick” Scull, Jr, 97, a World War II veteran, for his service in protecting the Luxembourg town of Hosingen during the Battle of the Bulge in 1944...
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A Message on Pride
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...
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Luxembourg city ranks 3rd in AIRINC’s “Global 150 Cities Index”
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...
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Ambassador Stronck attends Lux Fest in Alton, Iowa
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...
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Vol. 17 Luxembourgers in the United States: Arno J. Mayer
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...
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The Honorary Consuls of Luxembourg in virtual conference
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...
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Luxembourg ranks in the top 3 resilient countries in FM Global Report
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...
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Vol. 16 Luxembourgers in the United States: Bernard J. Cigrand
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...
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Hollenfels Castle
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...