This happened last week - a news summary!

On August 10, Luxembourg faced a severe heatwave, with MeteoLux issuing orange and yellow alerts as temperatures soared up to 35°C. The heatwave was expected to last until rain returned on August 13.

Several traffic incidents occurred, including a mass collision on the A3 motorway injuring six people and other accidents causing significant traffic jams.

On August 12, the Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration recalled "Urkorn Fit & Vital" vitamin bread and Ana Hop 0.4% beer due to safety concerns. Scenes of alcohol-fueled violence were reported over the weekend, leading to multiple driver's license revocations for drink driving offenses. A minor was reportedly raped at the Piccadilly Festival in Stadtbredimus, and a person was mugged in the Gare district of Luxembourg City.

On August 14, STATEC forecasted a 2.3% inflation rate for 2024, with a revised estimate of 2.6% for 2025. Unions criticized "disguised" collective redundancies in the banking sector, raising concerns about job security.

On August 15, Luxembourg's Ministry of Sport and the Ministry of Health and Social Security launched a new awareness campaign at the Olympics. Patrizia van der Weken was announced as the flag bearer for Luxembourg at the Olympics closing ceremony. Various cultural events took place, including the Festrogen Comedy Film Screening and Bacchusfest 2024.

On August 16, the Directorate of Immigration reported 400 asylum and temporary protection applications submitted in June and July, reflecting ongoing immigration activity. Luxembourg led the EU in book reading habits, according to Eurostat.

On August 17, opposition lawmakers called for a more detailed analysis of the Chamber of Deputies' Covid-19 pandemic management report. Discussions on a rental permit model and staff shortages affecting local businesses were highlighted.

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