DefencePremiumTime for Europe to ‘get its act together’ on defence, Frieden saysRecent developments should prompt EU to be “more united than ever”, Luxembourg prime minister says at special summit
Women shaping Luxembourg Seasoned journalist to comedy festival co-founder: Jess BauldryJournalist, creative writer, and co-founder of the Festrogen Festival, Jess Bauldry, combats her fear of failure by performing comedy
DefenceEU parks its Hungary problem as it pledges more Ukraine aidEU may need to create ad hoc arrangements to provide military and financial aid to Ukraine if US support continues to be withheld
March 7 to 9What’s On: Weekend Events in LuxembourgDon’t miss the traditional bonfires and the the launch of Luxembourg City Film Festival this weekend in the Grand Duchy
Syrian refugees in LuxembourgPremiumSyrian asylum seekers demand an end to their waitingSince the fall of the Assad regime, asylum applications from Syrians in Luxembourg have been on hold with protesters demanding answers
Ukraine Luxembourg MEP sends letter to Trump praising his Ukraine stanceADR MEP Fernand Kartheiser, who has been criticised over his views on Russia, gives backing to US President despite alarm in Europe
Interest ratesECB cuts again and signals easing phase is nearing its endEurope’s struggling economy is already dealing with US trade tariffs and increased military spending
RelocatingRetail giant O’Key plans redomiciling from Luxembourg to RussiaThe plan will be presented to shareholders at a specially convened extraordinary general meeting on 25 March
EducationPremiumTeachers criticise cuts to language classes for more sportUnions raise objections to education minister’s decision to reduce language lessons for more physical education classes
Festival retrospectiveMagic moments, fab films, delightful discoveries: 15 LuxFilmFest highlightsFrom a punk and melancholic award winner to playing rock-paper-scissors with Terry Gilliam, five festival stalwarts share their personal memories
Giving up smokingPremiumNixing nicotine more complicated than circumventing cigarettesLuxembourg politicians consider de-facto ban on nicotine pouches that big tobacco says help the fight against cigarettes and should be regulated not shunned
Workplace culturePremiumCalviño cites improvement in EIB’s troubled workplace cultureFirst year as head of Luxembourg’s European Investment Bank involved efforts to brighten staff morale, she says
Sustainable financePremiumLuxembourg finance ecosystem not swayed by global net-zero exitsInstitutions emphasise the need for nuance when analysing departure of banks from net-zero alliances
Education after CovidPremiumPandemic left youngest pupils lagging behind educationally and sociallyYounger students hit hardest by impact of school closures in several areas, research shows
Climate changeWorld must prepare to fight climate change without US, UK saysThe Trump administration has pulled billions of dollars pledged to initiatives funding the green transition
Gender equalityLuxembourg has EU’s lowest share of female managersAround one in five managerial positions in the Grand Duchy are held by women, a share which has not changed in the last decade
Whistleblower protectionEU fines Luxembourg €375,000 for delay in whistleblower lawEuropean Court of Justice imposes penalty on Grand Duchy over delay in implementing EU directive
MobilityElectra opens charging station in Luxembourg with aim to invest €20mNew provider enter electric vehicle charging market in the Grand Duchy as well established Chargy network goes up for sale
SecurityEurope confronts defence gaps as Trump backs away from UkraineThe proposal aims to rebuild military infrastructure and create a new security architecture to counter Russia
Ministry of Education admonishedWarnings issued to 175 childcare centres by ministry last yearMany Luxembourg childcare centres do not have enough staff, exceed their capacity and do not comply with the law
ExclusivePremiumGovSat-2: Luxembourg lines up next military satelliteIn bid to boost military spending, the government is due to present plans to lawmakers for another military satellite
Advertiser contentThe wetlands of the Fondation Hëllef fir d'Natur - A natural heritage to be preserved in LuxembourgToo often left out of environmental debates and little known to the general public, wetlands are nonetheless essential, rich, and precious natural environments.
Green effortWhy banks keep lowering their climate targetsBanks like Wells Fargo and HSBC have revised or abandoned their net-zero emissions goals
RelocatingRetail giant O’Key plans redomiciling from Luxembourg to RussiaThe plan will be presented to shareholders at a specially convened extraordinary general meeting on 25 March
Luxury travelPremiumAir France-KLM targets ‘unbelievable’ spending of American travellersSurge in demand for premium leisure will help airline group boost profits, says chief executive Ben Smith
People MovesSven Baltes named new director of Jonk Entrepreneuren LuxembourgThe former startup relations manager at Luxinnovation will take up the role on 15 March
People MovesFormer SES CEO Steve Collar joins SWISSto12 as chairmanCollar joins SWISSto12 as chairman of board of directors almost two years after leaving SES
Real estateHow a Luxembourg property developer overcomes repeated crisesAfter bouncing back in 2024, Eaglestone is calling on public decision-makers for greater fluidity to facilitate successful completion of projects
Women shaping Luxembourg Seasoned journalist to comedy festival co-founder: Jess BauldryJournalist, creative writer, and co-founder of the Festrogen Festival, Jess Bauldry, combats her fear of failure by performing comedy
Housing A step-by-step guide to selling your propertyFrom online evaluation tools and energy performance certificates, to sales agreements and estate agents
PreventionTaking action against breast cancer: prevention and early detection Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women, but a healthy lifestyle, early detection and self-examination can help reduce risk
WarUkrainian authorities say a Russian drone attack killed at least oneA Russian drone attack late on Tuesday (March 4) killed at least one person and triggered power, water and heating cuts in Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa for the second day running, the regional governor said.00:00:54
SanctionsDemonstrators in London show support for Ukraine as EU foreign ministers meetEuropean Union foreign ministers on Monday (February 24) approved a 16th package of sanctions against Russia, two diplomats said.00:01:45
UkraineTrump tells Zelenskiy he is 'gambling with World War Three' in heated exchangeUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and U.S. President Donald Trump clashed repeatedly on Friday (February 28), with Zelenskiy urging Trump to be cautious with Russia and Trump accusing him of being disrespectful, as simmering differences spilled into the open.00:03:55
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Ukraine warUkrainians are defiant on the third anniversary of Russia's invasionUkrainians were supportive of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Monday (February 24) and confident their country will prevail as they marked three years since Russia launched a full-scale invasion in February 2022.00:01:17
ProtestFamilies in Greece demand justice for deadly 2023 train crashChristian Ruci, who lost his brother Denis in a deadly train collision in Greece in 2023, ploughed a message reading "I have no oxygen" across fields in memory of the victims as the two-year anniversary of the incident nears. The phrase was used in a phone call to the emergency services by one of the victims.00:00:53
VaticanPope Francis has double pneumonia, Vatican saysThe Vatican said in a statement on Tuesday (February 18) that Pope Francis has the onset of "bilateral pneumonia," complicating treatment for the 88-year-old pontiff and indicating a further deterioration in his fragile health.00:01:03
InvitationTrump accepts an invitation from King Charles to go to Britain for a second state visitDonald Trump accepted an invitation from King Charles on Thursday to visit Britain, making the U.S. President the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for two state visits by a British monarch.00:01:03
Advertiser contentFinancial Crime Surge in Luxembourg: Local Lessons and Preventive Measures ExamplesIn 2024, Luxembourg faced high-profile financial scandals, including embezzlement, money laundering, and corruption.
Advertiser content15 years already!It feels like yesterday. Hastily organized across the span of a few weeks thanks to the will of public Officials and the professional scene, the Luxembourg City Film Festival was created in 2011 with the aim of bringing the best of cinema to Luxembourg.
Advertiser contentBuy or lease an electric vehicle?As a transition enabler, Spuerkeess plans to contribute to the national target of electrifying 49% of Luxembourg’s car fleet by 2030.
Advertiser contentRumelange: A Goldmine of Treasures to DiscoverWhen a major industrial tourism site honours its past by enhancing its natural heritage and looking resolutely to the future, this gives Rumelange.
