- Luxembourg’s government has launched a pair of prizes, as part of a wider European Space Agency competition called “Space Exploration Masters”, to promote “space exploration that delivers social and economic benefits”. One “Luxembourg Prize” is worth €400,000; the other €30,000.
- Representatives of the Luxembourg Bank Association (ABBL) and of the trade unions Aleba, OGBL-SBA and LCGB-SESF signed an addendum to the sector’s 2014-2016 collective work agreement which gives bank staff a €400 bonus this summer.
- GDP rose 0.1% over the previous quarter and 3.3% over the past year, according to Statec.
- 76% of Luxembourg residents would like retailers to accept cashless payments, the latest ING International Survey has found.
- Twelve members of the Paperjam Club visited the Paris Air Show last week. See pictures from the tour.