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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...
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Vol. 15 Luxembourgers in the United States: Jean-Baptiste Merkels
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...
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Grand Castle Ansembourg
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...
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International Day Against Homophobia,Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOT)
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...
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Online workshop GO INTERNATIONAL: USA
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...
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Vol. 14 Luxembourgers in the United States: John (Jean) Noerdinger
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...
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Vol. 3 Luxembourg companies in the United States: Moulins de Kleinbettingen
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...
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US glassmaker Guardian to invest in new modern sustainable facility in Luxembourg
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...
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Vol. 13 Luxembourgers in the United States: Frank Gonner
Frank Xavier Gonner was a Luxembourg-American photographer from Durango, Colorado. During his 23-year long career, capturing images of people and places, he produced a priceless historical record of the Durango community. Gonner was born on May 3, 1860...
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Digital event focusing on the transatlantic financial relations
The Luxembourg Agency for the Development of the Financial Center (LFF) is organizing an event which will focus on the United States and will explore how to strengthen the transatlantic ties on the financial stage. This digital event is scheduled...
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Consular Officer Victoria Vieru’s official swearing-in ceremony in Washington, DC
On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Ms. Victoria Vieru was formally sworn as a Consular Officer at the Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in Washington, DC, during a ceremony with Ambassador Gaston Stronck and in the presence of Ms...
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EuroHPC Joint Undertaking Inaugurates Headquarters in Luxembourg
Monday marked the official inauguration of the headquarters of the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) in Luxembourg. Minister of Foreign and European Affairs Jean Asselborn, Minister of the Economy Franz Fayot, European Commissioner for the Internal Market...
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Experience history at Clervaux castle
Clervaux castle, located in the town of Clervaux in Northern Luxembourg, dates back to the 12th century. It stands at a height of 1200 feet on a rocky spur above the town, surrounded on three sides by a loop in...
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Vol. 2 Luxembourg companies in the United States: Paul Wurth
Headquartered in Luxembourg since its creation in 1870, the Paul Wurth Group is a leading player in the global market for design and production of equipment for the iron and steel industry. Its special focus is on the construction and...