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Euthanasia row sparks constitutional crisis in Luxembourg

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 01:06:24 GMT

Luxembourg was plunged into a constitutional crisis on Tuesday after the sovereign, Grand Duke Henri, threatened to block a law legalising euthanasia if it is passed by parliament.

Cowen to hold talks with EU leaders on Lisbon

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 17:01:50 GMT

Taoiseach Brian Cowen embarks on a series of meetings with European leaders tomorrow ahead of a crucial European Council meeting next week.

Juncker says ECB has room to cut rate

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 08:58:39 GMT

The European Central Bank has room for more rate cuts to support economic growth, Luxembourg Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker, who chairs the Eurogroup of eurozone finance ministers, said on Monday.

Euro Nations Rule Out Sales Tax Cuts

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:55:24 GMT

Euro zone nations on Monday ruled out slashing sales tax to boost their economies but backed a wide euro200 billion economic stimulus package that aims to boost growth.

Steuben County woman falls in love with Luxembourg

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:24:21 GMT

If you're going to Europe, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is worth a trip from anywhere.

EU urges 'significant' 2-year budgetary stimulus: draft

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:09:25 GMT

EU governments should launch a "significant" two-year stimulus campaign to jolt their embattled economies out of recession, according to draft proposals the European Commission is to unveil Wednesday.

Geography of Alsace-Lorraine

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:04:59 GMT

"Geography of Alsace-Lorraine." 30 March 2008. HowStuffWorks.com. 20 November 2008.

The almanac

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 15:56:15 GMT

Today is Sunday, Nov. 23, the 328th day of 2008 with 38 to follow. The moon is waning.

Luxembourg brings up 100 years of football

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 21:42:19 GMT

The Luxembourg Football Federation celebrated its 100th birthday on Saturday a ' with UEFA President Michel Platini a proud participant in the festivities.

Call for Europe-wide bailout for carmakers

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:24:38 GMT

Faced by the dramatic downturn in the automobile industry European leaders have called for a Europe-wide rescue strategy.

No Christmas Gravy For Europe s Ailing Carmakers

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:13:31 GMT

Ah, the style of an Italian Ferrari, the solidity of a German Mercedes, the flair of a French Renault! The car industry is not only Europe's pride and joy, it provides income for some 12 million families and ...

Eurogroup head raps Sarkozy over economic government idea

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 20:11:32 GMT

Addressing the EU parliament in Strasbourg, Juncker said he was trying, modestly to lead the work of he finance ministers, which Mr.

European leaders urge citizens to remember continent's wartorn past

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 19:57:55 GMT

Europe's wartorn past needs to be remembered to adequately appreciate today's peace and stability, European leaders said Sunday as they gathered in Berlin to commemorate Germany's national day of mourning.

Sunday, November 23

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:45:30 GMT

Today is Sunday, November 23, the 328th day of 2008. There are 38 days left in the year.

Integration fruitful - Asselborn

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 02:29:32 GMT

SADC countries have been urged to integrate in order to benefit from the European Union .

EU proposes tougher rules to tackle tax evasion

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 02:27:00 GMT

The European Commission on Thursday proposed new measures to clamp down on tax dodgers who stash their cash in offshore accounts or use tax-free intermediaries.

3 WWI vets attend London ceremony

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 18:14:21 GMT

In London today, three World War I veterans led tributes marking the 90th anniversary of the end of that European war.

At French battleground, Europe marks 90 years since the end of World War I

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:12:39 GMT

The surviving veterans of the war have dwindled to a frail few. France, Germany and Turkey this year lost their lone survivors, and this year's commemoration seemed to take on a greater significance with the ...

Japan, Emerging Markets And Banks In Crisis Firing Line

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 20:13:37 GMT

Economic gloom swept through Japan and several emerging nations on Monday, and European banks bore the scars of the worst financial crisis since the 1930s.

Euro-zone group leader urges look at ways of supporting Europe's auto industry

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:01:38 GMT

Juncker, who is also president of the Eurogroup - representing the 15 European countries that use the euro currency - told French radio that he favors action to support the "very enfeebled" European auto ...

American military cemeteries in Europe honor fallen heroes in both world wars

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:01:51 GMT

Reporting from Verdun, France -- On Veterans Day, Americans are asked to do something for the country besides voting and paying taxes: We are enjoined to think of those who fought in faraway places -- the ...

Eurozone drops 2010 deadline to balance budgets

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 12:52:15 GMT

Comment about "Eurozone drops 2010 deadline to balance budgets" Phone Name Comment 0 Eurozone drops 2010 deadline to balance budgets Government in a better position Ivan Camilleri, Brussels Eurozone ministers ...

Hungary gets $8.3 billion bailout

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:41:29 GMT

EU governments on Tuesday cleared an $8.3 billion loan for Hungary, part of an international package to rescue the country's economy in the wake of the financial crisis.

World looks forward to new era with US

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 04:26:45 GMT

Hope for a new era in ties with the United States spread worldwide Tuesday with the spotlight fixed on Democratic frontrunner Barack Obama even before results of the presidential vote were known.

SA urged to help end DRC conflict

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 20:00:13 GMT

The Southern African Development Community will hold an extraordinary meeting on the situation in Zimbabwe this weekend.

EU finance ministers debate financial reform ahead of Washington summit

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 11:47:33 GMT

The gathering of all 27 EU finance ministers is meant to prepare the ground for a meeting of EU leaders on Friday and a wider summit of 20 industrial and developing powers on Nov.

Limestone altar Discovered at Dalheim Roman Dig [Luxembourg]

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:09:08 GMT

Following previous archaelogical discoveries at the Dalheim dig , another artefact has been discovered.

Dlamini-Zuma hosts Luxembourg counterpart

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:51:44 GMT

Foreign Minister Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma and her Luxembourg counterpart Jean Asselborn will meet for talks in Pretoria on Monday, the foreign affairs department said.

Celebrate Oktoberfest in Remsen Saturday

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:08:24 GMT

The 2008 Oktoberfest court are: Diana Loutsch, daughter of Bob and Leslie Loutsch; Kayla Reuter, daughter of Jerry and Kate Reuter and Shivann Reuter; Queen Mercedees Ricke, daughter of Brent and Allison Ricke; ...

Finnish president to visit Luxembourg

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 14:47:02 GMT

Tarja Halonen, the president of Finland, is to make a state visit to Luxembourg in late November, her office said in a statement Tuesday.

Lavrov Warns Ban Will Hit U.S. Ties

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 03:38:44 GMT

The Crisis : VEB Thrust Into the Role of Savior A new series of reports about the effect of the global financial crisis on Russia.

Eurozone Presidency not on the Agenda: French Minister

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 19:21:34 GMT

The question of whether the 15-nation eurozone should have a presidency is not yet on the agenda, a French minister said Wednesday, amid reports that President Nicolas Sarkozy might seek the job.

Russia says U.S. sanctions will hit ties

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:59:39 GMT

Russia accused Washington on Friday of breaking international law and undermining cooperation on Iran's nuclear program after it imposed sanctions on companies accused of passing sensitive technology to Tehran.

vel'oh! Luxembourg City Gets a Bike Sharing System

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 18:38:47 GMT

Julius said: "seokgill89: Lamborghinis and such are irrelevant. According to Wikipedia, there are about 3000 Murcielagos IN THE WORLD.

Brown's new plan to bring down the debt

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:31:20 GMT

I am hearing that Brown is to make up his own debt measurement, after losing a battle to have Northern... If Brown can't learn to feel the electorate's pain, it will be him who suffers Fraser in his politics ...

EU Officials Delay Russian Treaty Decision

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:20:19 GMT

European Union officials say they have delayed a decision regarding when to resume partnership talks with Russia for a month.

Eurozone leaders hammer out joint action plan on financial crisis

Sat, 18 Oct 2008 06:16:35 GMT

Leaders from the eurozone countries hammered out an action plan in a joint response to the unfolding financial crisis at their first ever summit in Paris on Sunday.

Global turmoil: Billions lost as 'new crisis' hits

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:52:49 GMT

In the red ... Wall St lost around 8 per cent overnight in another brutal session, despite massive rescue efforts / File Wall St slumps nearly 8pc US recession a 'virtual certainty' Coming up : Market open LIVE ...

E. European nations want climate package changes

Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:48:39 GMT

Eastern European leaders pushed for changes to a EU climate package at the opening of a two-day summit Wednesday, saying it would be too much of a burden on their economies to make further cuts to greenhouse ...

France, Germany, Italy to make public anti-crisis plans

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 11:59:41 GMT

The leaders of France, Germany and Italy will make public the anti-crisis plans of their countries on Monday.

EU differs on resuming Russia partnership talks

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 11:56:11 GMT

By Mark John and Ingrid Melander

LUXEMBOURG (Reuters) - European Union foreign ministers differed on a possible restart of partnership talks with Russia Monday as questions remained over whether Russia had fully complied with a ceasefire pact with Georgia.

EU President France, backed by Germany, advocates an early relaunch of talks on a broad partnership agreement that were frozen after Russia's incursion into Georgia in August.

They would like to see a decision as early as Wednesday's EU summit in Brussels but Britain, Sweden and some ex-communist states say the bloc should not rush.

Did you guess Luxembourg? It's the sixth-smallest European nation

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 07:10:45 GMT

When I set out to visit the smallest countries in Europe, I put Luxembourg at the top of the list.

Bush Meets with G-7, Speaks of Crisis

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 17:10:58 GMT

President Bush spoke to the public from the Rose Garden Saturday after meeting with financial ministers from the G-7 nations.

Europe Struggles to Coordinate Response as Turmoil Worsens, Markets Tumble

Sat, 11 Oct 2008 09:10:21 GMT

European finance ministers struggled to agree on a coordinated response to the global financial crisis after European stocks dropped the most since 1987.

EU gears up for fight over executive pay, bail-outs

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 09:06:15 GMT

Luxembourg, Oct 7 : The European Union finance ministers were braced for confrontation with the financial sector Tuesday as they met in Luxembourg to discuss the financial crisis in general and executive pay in ...

Europe responds with 'meaningless' guarantee

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:00:30 GMT

European finance ministers failed to agree on steps to shore up the banking system hours after their countries' leaders pledged to do whatever was needed to restore confidence as the continent's stocks fell the ...