Lux Expats Weekly News and Highlights

Luxembourg Votes for Unity in Diversity
New Intercultural Living Law Emphasises Equality for All Residents. Effective 01/01/2024. gouvernement.lu/en/actualites/toutes_actualites/communiques/2023/07-juillet/20-vivre-ensemble.html

In 2021, Austria started to sell such a ticket that covered all public transport in the country for the price of €3 a day. In 2020, Luxembourg became the first country in Europe to provide free public transport.
theguardian.com/environment/2023/jul/20/flying-in-europe-up-to-30-times-cheaper-than-train-says-greenpeace

The Impact of Shrinking Teams: A Thought-Provoking Read on How Workers are Navigating Increased Workload. Learn More about the Challenges Faced in the Workplace.
bbc.com/worklife/article/20230217-how-shrinking-teams-are-pushing-workers-to-the-brink

Greece Battles Raging Fires, Forcing Urgent Evacuations - A Grim Reminder of the Climate Crisis. nytimes.com/2023/07/23/world/europe/greece-fires-evacuation.html

EU finalizes post-Brexit hedge fund rules, paving the way for financial stability and collaboration.
reuters.com/business/finance/european-union-agrees-post-brexit-rules-hedge-funds-2023-07-21

Exciting news!
EU passes groundbreaking nature restoration law to combat climate change and protect our planet's biodiversity.
edition.cnn.com/2023/07/12/europe/eu-nature-restoration-law-climate-intl/index.html

In 2021, the EU witnessed a thriving creative and cultural sector, with half a million active enterprises in arts and entertainment, and an additional 12,000 in libraries, archives, and museums. Luxembourg, among the countries surveyed, registered 398 enterprises in this dynamic domain.
ec.europa.eu/eurostat/en/web/products-eurostat-news/w/ddn-20230720-1

Exciting match! Check out the highlights and analysis on BBC Sport.
bbc.com/sport/football/66221898

From Father of the Atomic Bomb to Caribbean Castaway: The Untold Story of Oppenheimer's Escape on St John. Witness the enigmatic scientist's journey from hero to pariah, and how the remote island shaped his final days.
bbc.com/travel/article/20230719-st-john-the-tiny-island-where-robert-oppenheimer-escaped-his-legacy

Discover the literary gems of 2023!
bbc.com/culture/article/20230420-12-of-the-best-books-of-the-year-so-far-2023

Discover Auckland's culinary delights with Chef Peter Gordon's top recommendations!
bbc.com/travel/article/20230719-best-places-to-eat-in-auckland-according-to-chef-peter-gordon

Here's what happened when this couple bought a rundown farmhouse in Portugal.
edition.cnn.com/travel/article/this-couple-bought-a-rundown-farmhouse-in-portugal/index.html

I believe it's a call for equality.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-66249601

Check out Greta Gerwig's bold and inventive Barbie that breaks the mould!
bbc.com/culture/article/20230718-greta-gerwigs-bold-inventive-barbie-breaks-the-mould

Discover the magic of children's books!
Unlock timeless wisdom and nostalgia while embracing the joy of reading at any age.
bbc.com/culture/article/20230711-why-adults-should-read-childrens-books

Discover the hidden gems of golf courses that shaped the sport we love!
bbc.com/travel/article/20230717-the-little-known-courses-that-made-modern-golf

Imagining a Greener Horizon!
Discover the fascinating vision of net-zero shipping and its potential impact on our planet!
bbc.com/future/article/20230707-what-would-net-zero-shipping-look-like