Luxembourg will recognize a Palestinian state with France, UK at UNGA

Luxembourg will recognize a Palestinian state with France, UK at UNGA

Future Queens in Luxembourg: Princess Amalia of the Netherlands and Princess Elisabeth of Belgium attend first abdication ceremony

Luxembuourg is readying for an important ceremony. On October 3rd, Henri, the Grand Duke of Luxembourg, is abdicating the throne for his eldest son and heir, Guillaume. Henri shared the news in 2024, preparing the country for the transition. Two...

Luxembourg's regulator to be quizzed on Israel decision

Luxembourg's financial regulator is going to be questioned by politicians tomorrow following its decision to approve paperwork to allow Israel raise money in the EU. The development follows Israel's decision to move authorisation for its bond...

Royal guest list revealed for abdication in Luxembourg as final countdown begins

The royal guest list for the abdication of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg has been revealed with just under three weeks to go until he hands over his throne to his eldest son. And it will be a family affair in more ways than one for the Grand Duke...

Škoda Tour de Luxembourg: Traffic restrictions and bus service adjustments on 17 and 21 September

Traffic restrictions are expected in Luxembourg City on 17 and 21 September due to the first and last stages of the Škoda Tour de Luxembourg. The first stage of the Škoda Tour de Luxembourg will start on Wednesday at 2pm on Rue du Fossé near Place...

In France's footsteps: Luxembourg's journey to constitutionalising abortion begins

The next step for enshrining abortion into Luxembourg's constitution kicked off on Monday with a demonstration preceding the first parliamentary meeting on the topic. On Monday, 15 September, a gathering of around 70 people took off outside the...

Luxembourg court decision clarifies discretionary review of tax assessments under Section 100a

On August 6 2025, the Luxembourg Administrative Court (CA) issued its decision in case No. 52321C, emphasising the importance of taxpayer adherence to procedural deadlines and confirming the discretionary power of the Luxembourg tax authorities...

Opposition parties react: Luxembourg to recognise Palestinian state at UN General Assembly

From 1 January 2026: Higher pension contributions to reduce Luxembourg net wages

2026 will see an increase in Luxembourg residents' pension contributions. Here's how the reform will affect your paycheck. One of the consequences of the pension reforms set out by Prime Minister Luc Frieden in early September will be a reduction...

Handbag plushies: Labubu craze takes off in Luxembourg

Labubus, the fluffy monsters seen dangling from fashionistas' handbags, have taken the world by storm – but getting the right one is not as easy as you might think. Demand for the plush toys has even reached the Grand Duchy The labubus were...

All aboard! : Luxembourg City's tourist train celebrates nearly 40 years

Luxembourg City's Zichelchen tourist train has been delighting visitors and locals alike since 1986, offering multilingual tours, unique experiences, and even playing a role in weddings, festivals, and community events. Luc Reis, director of...

TravelMatKanner: Where to enjoy apple picking in and around Luxembourg

September is often overlooked, seen only as the month when school resumes, yet across Luxembourg, orchards are heavy with apples waiting to be picked. Altenhoven Luxembourg Bongert Altenhoven in Bettembourg offers visitors Luxembourg’s largest...

Eduroam, iPad classes, and French literacy track: School students set out priorities for Luxembourg's new school year

As the school year begins, Luxembourg’s student council leaders are balancing their own final year of studies with a packed agenda of education reforms, digital challenges, and political concerns. For the Luxembourg's National Students' Council's...

EuroSkills 2025: Luxembourg celebrates record success with silver and four excellence medals

EuroSkills, the European championships of vocational professions, brought historic success for Luxembourg, which earned one silver and four Medallions of Excellence, with the government vowing to build further momentum ahead of co-hosting the 2027...

Military recruitment: Luxembourg Army swears in 47 new recruits

The Luxembourg Army swore in 47 new soldiers and honoured 40 others bound for overseas deployment during a ceremony in Wiltz on Friday, part of a wider drive to boost recruitment. On Friday, the Luxembourg Army welcomed 47 new recruits in a...

On the run since 2017: Man wanted by Luxembourg on child sex charges tracked down in Spain

A 39-year-old Portuguese man wanted in Luxembourg for the sexual assault of two minors has been arrested in Bilbao, Spain, after eight years on the run. A 39-year-old Portuguese man accused of sexually assaulting two minors in Luxembourg has been...

Police bulletin: Three suspects in custody after armed robbery in Luxembourg City

Police in Luxembourg reported multiple incidents across the capital between Friday night and early Saturday, including an armed robbery near Luxexpo, two alcohol-related arrests in the Gare district, and a drink-driving crash in the city centre....

Over 1,000 claims filed: Flood damage in Luxembourg likely to surpass €8 million, insurers say

Torrential rain and flooding that hit Luxembourg on Monday 8 September have left a trail of destruction with insurers releasing their first assessment. Hundreds of claims are already in progress, with insured losses of at least €8 million,...

University of Luxembourg: 'Welcome Day' for more than 1500 new students from 100 nations

Among the fresh offers this academic year, the University of Luxembourg is offering a new bachelor’s degree in midwifery, further expanding the university’s portfolio of specialised programmes. Uni.lu's welcome day was marked by wide eyed gazes,...