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Port of Mertert reopens

Following the oil spill incident in the Moselle River, the port of Mertert has reopened after successful cleanup operations. The Administration of Water Management (AGE) confirmed that measures to eliminate the harmful substance and prevent its spread have been completed. Investigations into the source of the pollution are ongoing in collaboration with the police, and it has been determined that the port’s infrastructure, including the oil separator, is not the source of the leak. An estimated 20 to 50 liters of the oily substance had spilled from the port. Efforts using containment barriers and skimmers prevented further contamination. The environmental […]

University of Luxembourg under scrutiny, oil spill shut downs Mertert port

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Two professors at the University of Luxembourg are advocating for a comprehensive overhaul of the university’s governance as it approaches its 25th anniversary, coinciding with an upcoming audit of its organizational processes. In an open letter, they criticized the institution for being overly hierarchical and lacking democratic processes, emphasizing the need for greater involvement from the university community in decision-making. The professors highlighted issues related to the appointment of deans and the power dynamics within the faculty, asserting that the existing structures hinder open dialogue and contribute to a toxic work environment. Authorities have closed the port of Mertert following