- 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.
Mathias Link of the Luxembourg economy ministry’s office of space affairs (on left) announcing the “Luxembourg Prize” that is part of the “Space Exploration Masters” initiative, with representatives of the European Space Agency, during the Paris Air Show on 21 June 2017 ESA/Philippe Sebirot