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Luxembourg, or the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, is a small country in Western Europe with a population of around 660,800. Bordered by Belgium, Germany and France, the country covers an area of 2,586 km2, making it one of the smallest states in Europe. The country is home to a highly cosmopolitan population, many of whom are of Portuguese origin. Here's an overview of the origins and history of Portuguese emigration to the Grand Duchy and the key statistics about the Portuguese in Luxembourg.

Easy-to-understand instructions for use are essential for many products because modern devices now have multiple functions and are also made up of different materials. Detailed information on use and care is a must for your customers and high-quality translations into different languages strengthen the relationship between companies and customers worldwide. Here we have summarised some valuable tips and suggestions for translating a user manual.  

Denmark borders Germany to the south and is separated from Sweden and Norway by the Skagerrak to the north and the Kattegat to the northeast. Although the Skagerrak in Denmark is clearly considered to be part of the North Sea, the Kattegat traditionally in Scandinavia is not really attributed to the Baltic or North Sea.

A will, also known as a Last Will and Testament, is an order made by someone specifying in writing what is to happen to their property after their death. If there is no will, the intestate succession comes into play, which specifies exactly in which order the family members inherit. The time and place that the will was made are among the few mandatory details and, of course, the testator must sign it. Depending on the country, a typed sheet with a signature is often only valid if a notary was present when it was signed.

A Nordic country with a high quality of life, a prosperous economy and an innovative spirit, Finland has a lot to offer foreign businesspeople. Do you dream of starting a business in Finland? Here's what you need to know.  

Do you need a translation of your Certificate of Incorporation – your company's "identity card" – to do business in a foreign country? Below we discuss how to have this essential legal document translated.  

There are several translation methods available to you when it comes to translating a text from English into European or Brazilian Portuguese. How do you choose between these different techniques? How can you find the best translator and guarantee a reliable, high-quality result that preserves your company's reputation?  

Developing a company internationally is often seen as an important step. Among the high-potential markets, Spain is a very favourable destination, whether you want to set up a branch, a subsidiary, a production site, or the head office of your company there.  

Developing your business internationally is a long-term project that must be carried out with accuracy and care. Do you want to expand your business into foreign markets? Discover the 8 steps that are essential to the success of your international development strategy.   Step 1 – Assess the viability of the project The first step in expanding your business abroad is to assess the viability of your project. Indeed, international expansion can be risky if the feasibility of the project is not properly assessed.

As in many other sectors, AI (artificial intelligence) has developed strongly in the translation sector in recent years. So what is the impact of AI on the translation profession? What are the advantages and limitations of this technology? Alphatrad has the answers to these questions.