Two Luxembourgish films shortlisted for the Oscars -
Two films with links to Luxembourg have made the shortlist for the 2023 Oscars in the categories of ‘International Feature Film’ and ‘Live Action Short’. The shortlists will be narrowed down to a final selection of five for the official nominations on 24 January.Liquid Bar owners aim for March 2023 reopening - Lovers of nightlife, beer and live music went wild last week when it was announced that Liquid Bar will soon be reopening its doors after 3 years.Rooftop greenhouse reuses wasted energy to grow food in Bettembourg -
The 400-square-metre prototype is an attempt at creating a successful synergy between the greenhouse and the premises. The greenhouse, built as part of the European GROOF project and partially funded by the European Union, shows how wasted energy from buildings can be reused to grow food.No more Tiger King: Biden signs bill banning big cat ownership - US President Joe Biden signed a bill on Tuesday banning private ownership of tigers and other big cats and “cub petting” highlighted in the Netflix smash hit documentary “Tiger King.” The Big Cat Public Safety Act limits ownership of tigers, lions, jaguars and other big cats to zoos, sanctuaries, universities and agencies.
France bans disposable packaging, utensils in fast-food restaurants - Fast-food eateries in France will soon no longer be able to use disposable containers, plates, cups and tableware for clients eating in, the latest measure from a 2020 law to combat waste and encourage recycling.
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