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Among Bétons Feidt’s most notable projects: that of the tramway, in which he participated and which now passes through Howald, just in front of the company site. (Photo: Maëlle Hamma/Paperjam)
Recycling, innovation and sustainability: Bétons Feidt’s major projects. A family business of over 50 years which produces and uses a material used for much longer, Bétons Feidt wants to move with the times. Its second-generation CEO, Ferd Feidt, focuses on the circular economy, optimization of resources and openness to new construction systems. “We need to review our standards,” he insists. .
Overview of economic relations between Luxembourg and the United States. As the US presidential elections on November 5 approach, Paperjam looks at the links between Luxembourg and the United States and the potential economic impact of a victory for Kamala Harris or Donald Trump. Economic relations between Luxembourg and the United States are strong and diverse, marked by significant trade, investment and collaboration across multiple sectors. .
Luc Frieden reaffirms his attachment to social dialogue. Facing the press, following the last government council before the All Saints’ Day holidays, the Prime Minister, worked to debunk the controversy between the Minister of Labor, Employment and the Social and Solidarity Economy, to unions. Controversy which threatens to spill over to affect the Minister of Health and Social Security, in full consultation on the future of pensions.
In the Paperjam news feed
6h30. Architecture. Luxembourg architect Colum Mulhern received two distinctions during the 14th Philippe Rotthier European Architecture Prize. He received the Prize for Citizen Architecture for the project to expand the Koerich town hall, and his project “transformation and expansion of an artist’s house in Clausen” was distinguished by the jury.
6am. Finance. The Director General of the CSSF, discussed the risks and opportunities of artificial intelligence in the financial services sector at the Bloomberg Investment Summit held in Luxembourg on October 24. It is important that Europe does not become a regulatory ‘fortress’, as this could risk lagging behind innovation. .
Weekend. Technology. In a press release, the OGBL and the LCGB say they fear “massive job cuts” at SES and “firmly denounce the relocations”. According to the unions, an information and consultation procedure has been opened by management and “concerns the planned restructuring as well as the consequences that outsourcing activities to India will have for the group’s headquarters in Betzdorf”. The unions add that management “has not yet officially communicated to staff the number of jobs which risk being eliminated in Luxembourg as part of its outsourcing strategy”.
Weekend. Movie theater. The film “Marian Trench”, by director Eileen Byrne, co-produced by Luxembourg production company Samsa Film, won the Breakthrough International Prize at the San Diego International Film Festival.
Weekend. Black notebook. The obituary of former government advisor André Claude was published this weekend in the Luxemburger Wort. He died on October 19 at age 96. He served as government press secretary and head of the state information and press service for 25 years.
Weekend. Solidarity. The Rotary Club Luxembourg-Hearts collected 35,000 euros for the Kriibkrank Kanner Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports children with cancer. .
