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This years’ edition of the “Journée de la Francophonie” took place on Saturday 20 March in the beautiful garden of the French Embassy. The Embassy of Luxembourg – together with other member states of the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIF...

In partnership with the University of Luxembourg, we are pleased to announce the availability of scholarships for students from South-East Asia that would like to realize an exchange of one or two semesters at the University of Luxembourg. The...

On 11th March 2021, Minister of Foreign and European Affairs of Luxembourg Jean Asselborn spoke via videoconference to his counterpart from the Kingdom of Thailand, Minister of Foreign Affairs Don Pramudwinai. The two heads of diplomacy expressed satisfaction at the...

Every year in March, the members of the Francophonie gather around the world to promote not only the French language and the diversity of Francophone cultures but also the values that are at the heart of the Francophonie: solidarity, humanism...

Diversification is “crucial, especially for a smaller economy like ours that is open to the world”, Mr. Gramegna, the Minister of Finance, says. But innovation within existing sectors is as important as branching out into new ones, he adds. “We...

The Luxembourg’s telecoms sector has produced a tool to fight cyber attacks over telecoms networks, including suspicious text messages sent to defraud consumers. The software, which monitors telecoms networks for signs of intrusion, was developed by Cyberforce, a division...

Hydrogen is often seen as a source of clean energy. But most of the world’s supply of this potentially plentiful gas, which can be used to power everything from cars to heating systems, is produced with energy from fossil...

Luxembourg first emerged as a potential space power five years ago. In February 2016, the Grand Duchy launched its Space Resources programme, a project to prepare for the future use of extraterrestrial minerals, water and gases to provide energy and...

Luxembourg is setting itself the task of becoming one of the world’s most advanced digital societies. Policymakers are putting together what they hope will be a winning formula that combines government-led research and private sector initiative. Lead the...

MeluXina is funded jointly by the EU, and the Luxembourg government. Once completed, 35 per cent of MeluXina's capacity will support other HPC projects in 33 different European countries (including the UK), and be used free of charge. Lead...

We know Thai people love good food – so do we ! Which is why the Embassy was happy to team up with the “Food for Fighters” project to donate 100 healthy lunch boxes to the medical team and COVID-19 patients...

Anyone, regardless of nationality, aged 6 or over, wishing to travel by air to Luxembourg, must present upon boarding the negative result (on paper or electronic document) of a test that detects SARS-CoV-2 nucleic acid, or of a...

Luxembourg just entered a strategic partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA) to create a "European Space Resources Innovation Centre", called ESRIC in abbreviated form. Unique of its kind, ESRIC aims to become an internationally recognised centre of expertise for...

Ten good reasons to choose Luxembourg published by Luxembourg Trade & Invest. Brochure (PDF)

According to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Luxembourgish citizens are permitted to enter and stay in Thailand for a visit not exceeding 45 days until 31 March 2021. However, travelers are required to provide: Certificate of Entry (COE) Medical...