Luxembourg’s captive sector sees steady growth in 2024

Luxembourg-based reinsurance carriers, a high percentage of which are estimated to be captive reinsurers owned by large industrial groups, enjoyed steady growth last year. The reinsurers wrote some as €15 billion of gross written premiums last...

Theft prevention: Police search 60 vacant properties in Luxembourg City

Luxembourg police inspected 60 vacant properties in a late-July crackdown on violent thefts, authorities confirmed. In late July, Luxembourg police carried out large-scale inspections of vacant properties across the capital as part of efforts to...

Cross-border recall: Luxembourg pulls cheese as France's listeria outbreak widens

A listeria outbreak originating in French cheeses has triggered international food safety actions, with Luxembourg removing "Everyday" brand Camembert from supermarket shelves and Belgium reporting at least one confirmed case. French health...

Stolen goods recovered: Diekirch burglary suspect apprehended in Luxembourg City within hours

A swift police investigation led to the recovery of stolen goods and arrest of a suspect just hours after a residential burglary was reported in Diekirch. Luxembourg police responded to a reported burglary at a residential property on Rue Neuve in...

Reserve policy: Luxembourg has held virtually no gold since 1998

Luxembourg officials have confirmed the nation maintains no significant gold reserves beyond a cache of historic coins stored at the central bank since 1998. Minister of Finance Gilles Roth has confirmed that Luxembourg maintains virtually no gold...

Sector alarm: Luxembourg construction faces 'persistent crisis'

Luxembourg's construction sector shows no signs of recovery in 2025, with plunging permit approvals and off-plan sales reaching crisis levels, according to a sobering new report from the Chamber of Skilled Trades and Crafts. Midway through the...

Authorities seize licences after 'provoked' crash on German motorway near Luxembourg border

Two drivers face licence confiscation and traffic violation investigations after a confrontation during lane merging escalated into a destructive collision on the Luxembourg-border A64 motorway, police confirmed. German authorities are seeking...

Château de La Rivière acquired by Luxembourg-based investment fund

One of Fronsac’s most prominent estates has been acquired by a Luxembourg-based investment fund in its first strategic move into the wine sector, after being Chinese-owned for over a decade. GFI investment fund acquired Château de La Rivière from...

Top 10 cleanest countries in the world 2024: Estonia, Luxembourg, and Norway score highest in cleanliness index

Top 10 cleanest countries in the world: Life expectancy is closely linked to cleanliness. Access to clean air and water, effective waste disposal, and proper sanitation can help people live longer, healthier lives.In countries where pollution...

The Luxembourg Wurst: Everyone in organic market on tranquilisers, apparently

Contrary to what one might expect in a market that specialises in chemical-free, naturally grown food that should make those who eat it feel energized, everyone in a Luxembourg City organic food shop acts as if they were just shot by a...

21 new speed cameras planned close to Luxembourg border

No fewer than 80 new speed cameras will be installed across Wallonia, Belgium by the end of the year, including 21 in the Province of Luxembourg, with several located close to the Luxembourg border in towns such as Messancy, Bertogne, Habay, and...

Hidden but still present: Former prosecutor Jean Bour urges vigilance against corruption in Luxembourg

In conversation with RTL Radio on Wednesday, former Diekirch prosecutor and author Jean Bour warned that despite the country’s high international ranking, corruption persists in hidden forms, often goes unreported, and requires constant vigilance,...

Greek FM condemns ad for anti-Israel protests on its official embassy in Luxembourg social media

Economic outlook: STATEC director warns of Luxembourg's 'new normal' with slower growth

As Europe braces for sluggish growth, Luxembourg now faces its own challenges with stagnating GDP and questions about its future growth potential, the nation's chief statistician told RTL Radio on Tuesday. In a Tuesday interview with our...

Heatwave alert: Luxembourg braces for prolonged high temperatures until Friday

Relentless high temperatures are expected to grip Luxembourg all week, with weather officials forecasting no relief before Friday and possibly beyond. Meteolux confirmed Tuesday that Luxembourg's current heatwave will persist until at least...

Theft attempt: Luxembourg City police investigate possible serial offender

A suspect now facing judicial review was apprehended following an attempted motorbike theft in the Gare neighbourhood of Luxembourg City, with police investigating potential links to other crimes. Luxembourg City police responded to an attempted...

Greece launches probe over pro-Palestine post by Greek Embassy in Luxembourg

FOREIGN AFFAIRS Demonstrators chant slogans including ‘Freedom for Palestine’ during a protest over ongoing Israeli actions in Gaza in Syntagma Square, Athens on August 10, 2025, as part of demonstrations held across Greece. [Dimitris...

Luxembourg is counting down to a new Grand Duke and there are now striking portraits of the ruler to be

Ahead of Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg’s abdication in October, new portraits of his soon to be successor, Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie have been released. The portraits are by artist Jacques Schneider...

After resignation from Luxembourg national team: Luc Holtz appointed as new coach of Waldhof Mannheim

After stepping down as Luxembourg's national men's team coach, Luc Holtz has swiftly secured a new role, taking charge of German third-division club Waldhof Mannheim. Following his request to terminate his contract with the Luxembourg Football...

At Clervaux golf course: Success for Luxembourg at the 79th Men's International Amateur Championship

Last weekend, 7–9 August, the 79th Men's and 67th Women's International Amateur Championships took place in Luxembourg at Clervaux Golf Course, with the Men's Champion title returning to Luxembourg and the women's title to Belgium.