http://scene.lu The irreverent and independent view on life in Luxembourg! Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:07:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The ABBL (Luxembourgish Bankers Association) have refuted the claims that Luxembourg exploits developing nations. The ABBL were responding  to a report published by the Luxembourgish NGO, Cercle de Cooperation which focused on tax evasion. In the report Luxembourg’s banking sector is accused of costing developing nations billions. The ABBL said ... http://scene.lu/abbl-luxembourg-banks-deny-aiding-developing-nations-tax-evasion/ Déi Lénk remain unhappy about the fact that the coalition agreement has still not been made completely public. They are also unhappy about the fact that ministers were sworn in, even though no-one has seen the full coalition agreement. They have demanded an explanations from Mr. Juncker by next Wednesday. [ad#general-468x60] http://scene.lu/dei-lenk-the-coalition-agreement-not-completely-public/ Lucien Lux was unanimously voted into the post of fraction chief. He was the only candidate. He was said to be happy about his new role which would allow him to have more free personal time, to pursue his own interests. [ad#general-468x60] http://scene.lu/lsap-former-minister-lucien-lux-to-become-fraction-chief/ After 11 years as head of the Ministry of Justice, Luc Frieden will hand over power to his successor Francois Biltgen. 60 laws were passed during his time as minister and the ministry personnel rose by 89%. Francois Biltgen said he already misses ‘his’ ministry, but said he is looking ... http://scene.lu/power-changes-hands-on-thursday-in-the-ministry-of-justice/ Pope Benedict XVI has nominated Giacinto Berloco as the new nuncio of Luxembourg. The archbishop of Fidene, near Rome, will replace Mgr. Karl-Josef Rauber. The nuncio is an ambassador for the Vatican. Giacinto Berloco will also be nuncio for Belgium. [ad#general-468x60] http://scene.lu/vatican-giacinto-berloco-new-nuncio-of-luxembourg/ The CSV will have 5 members instead of 4 in the parliamentary commission. The decision was taken in the parliament on Thursday. [ad#general-468x60] http://scene.lu/parliamentary-commission-5-member-from-csv/ Before we rush ahead to have a look at what’s hot this weekend, a word about last night. Doors for the Leena James gig, which was moved from den Atelier to Exit 07, opened at 20h as advertised and the band took to the stage at 21h30. Now I know ... http://scene.lu/weekend-roundup-24-26-july/ The summer holidays are said to be the reason for the rapidly rising number of new cases of swine fever. 18 new cases were diagnosed between the 15th and 23rd of April. Only three people became infected, indigenously, in the country, with all other cases coming from abroad. [ad#general-468x60] http://scene.lu/swine-flu-18-new-cases-bring-total-to-36/ According to estimates, developing countries lose up to $2.5 billion a years, because wealthy people hide their money here. Luxembourg aid to developing countries totals $409 million. Rainer Falk says that Luxembourg need to open the exchange of information with developing nations to help them in the fight against tax ... http://scene.lu/tax-evasion-developing-countries-lose-an-estimated-25-billion-a-year/ In mid-April a Romanian woman had her identity card broken in the Centre Hamilius police station in the city centre. The Human Rights League demanded an investigation. State Attorney Robert Biever said that the breakage was accidental, had not been done on purpose, and that no more action would be ... http://scene.lu/ldh-human-rights-league-police-break-romanian-womans-id-card/