Weekly Roundup: The Latest News and Events in Luxembourg.

Ecuador is voting for elections but also a historic referendum to explore oil in one of the most bio-diverse forests of Amazon.
edition.cnn.com/2023/08/20/americas/ecuador-election-oil-extraction-amazon-climate-intl/index.html

Recent Graduates in Luxembourg Excel in Employment!
Luxembourg, along with the Netherlands, leads the charge with a remarkable 93% employment rate for young talents aged 20-34, showcasing their dedication and resilience.
ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/web/products-eurostat-news/w/EDN-20230810-1

On 1 September 2023, the Luxembourg Act (the Act) of 14 July 2023 will enter into force. The Act will establish a national screening mechanism for foreign direct investments that are likely to affect security or public order.
lexology.com/commentary/corporate-financema/luxembourg/nautadutilh/luxembourg-act-to-establish-national-screening-mechanism-for-foreign-direct-investments

The Grand Duchy of Luxembourg will be fielding a team at the 2023 European Dressage Championships in Riesenbeck on 4 - 10 September 2023.
eurodressage.com/2023/08/16/luxembourg-field-team-2023-european-dressage-championships

Earn multiple vouchers during the high five promotion for flights through April 30, 2024.
loyaltylobby.com/2023/08/17/luxair-high-five-promotion-for-flights-through-april-30-2024

Rome announced plans for the price cap last week after fares on flights between Italy’s islands and the mainland jumped 70%.
ft.com/content/198b898a-f50f-4fb1-8e94-aa278a3fa4a1

Facing challenges head-on in Q2 2023 as business bankruptcies surge, reminding us of the resilience needed in today's economic landscape.
ec.europa.eu/eurostat/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20230817-1

Discover why EY in late July outlining its plan for a debt-and-equity deal to separate its consulting arm from the audit business.
ft.com/content/ad788139-2b24-4a41-a3eb-28e4e2e90c57

The town 'La Esperanza' are evacuated as the efforts to extinguish the fires continue at the island of Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
edition.cnn.com/2023/08/17/europe/spain-tenerife-wildfire-evacuations-intl/index.html

The Tour de France is a prestigious multistage bike race that takes place annually in France.
edition.cnn.com/2013/06/05/world/europe/tour-de-france-fast-facts/index.html

Stuffed courgette flowers. One of the Mediterranean's oldest and humblest dishes, are now served at Michelin-star restaurants on the most dazzling terraces of France's Côte d'Azur.
bbc.com/travel/article/20230816-fleur-de-courgette-the-simple-dish-beloved-in-the-south-of-france

Time to rethink our beverage choices for a healthier future!
edition.cnn.com/2023/08/08/health/sugary-drinks-liver-disease-study/index.html

Old books smell good for a reason "Modern books smell different because of changes in manufacturing, while old books release distinctive volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as they slowly decay."
scienceswitch.com/2023/08/19/why-do-old-books-smell-so-good