2000 in Luxembourg

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The following lists events that happened during 2000 in Luxembourg.

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Incumbents

PositionIncumbent
Grand Duke

Jean (until 7 October)
Henri (from 7 October) [1]
Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker
Deputy Prime Minister Lydie Polfer
President of the Chamber of Deputies Jean Spautz
President of the Council of State Raymond Kirsch (from 14 January)
Mayor of Luxembourg City Paul Helminger

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May

June

September

October

December

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Astra (satellite)</span> Geostationary communication satellites

Astra is the brand name for a number of geostationary communication satellites, both individually and as a group, which are owned and operated by SES, a global satellite operator based in Betzdorf, in eastern Luxembourg. The name is also used to describe the pan-European broadcasting system provided by these satellites, the channels carried on them, and even the reception equipment.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">SES (company)</span> Communications satellite owner and operator

SES S.A., trading as SES is a Luxembourgish satellite telecommunications network provider supplying video and data connectivity worldwide to broadcasters, content and internet service providers, mobile and fixed network operators, governments and institutions.

The following lists events that happened during 2005 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The following lists events that happened during 2006 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The following lists events that happened during 2004 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The following lists events that happened during 2002 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The following lists events that happened during 2001 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The following is a list of events that happened in 1999 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The following lists events that happened during 1998 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The following lists events that happened during 1997 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The following lists events that happened during 1996 in Luxembourg.

The following lists events that happened during 1995 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The following lists events that happened during 1994 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The following lists events that happened during 1993 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The following lists events that happened during 1991 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

The following lists events that happened during 1988 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.

Astra 28.2°E is the name for the group of Astra communications satellites co-located at the 28.2° East position in the Clarke Belt that are owned and operated by SES based in Betzdorf, Luxembourg. It is one of the major TV satellite positions serving Europe.

Astra 5°E is the name for the Astra communications satellites co-located at the 5° east position in the Clarke Belt which are owned and operated by SES based in Betzdorf, Luxembourg. 5° east is one of the major TV satellite positions serving Europe.

Astra 31.5°E is the name for the group of Astra communications satellites co-located at the 31.5° east position in the Clarke Belt owned and operated by SES based in Betzdorf, Luxembourg. 31.5° east is SES' newest orbital location serving Europe.

The Wasserbillig crèche hostage crisis occurred on May 31, 2000, when Neji Bejaouti, armed with a pistol and hand grenades, entered a crèche in Wasserbillig, Luxembourg, and kidnapped 45 children and seven educators.

References

  1. East, Roger; Thomas, Richard J. (3 June 2014). Profiles of People in Power: The World's Government Leaders. Routledge. p. 359. ISBN   978-1-317-63939-8.
  2. "Video - 20 years ago: Dramatic hostage taking in Wasserbillig crèche ends after 28 hours". today.rtl.lu. Retrieved 2024-04-20.