Grand ThéâtreThe Crucible: A gripping allegory for our times

In today’s “post truth” environment, where much of what you read, hear and watch on the news cannot be believed, Douglas Rintoul’s version of “The Crucible” seems a perfect mirror to society. More

Roaming without borders

As of June 15th, roaming will be gone for good. The European Commission has implemented a new plan: “roam like at home”. Users will be able to call, send text messages and connect to the internet anywhere in Europe without paying more. More

LiteratureWhy Luxembourgish authors choose to write in English

Luxembourg's first publishing house for literature in English opened this year to enable writers to have their books published within the country. More

AWACSNATO planes spotted in the sky above Luxembourg

Planespotters in Luxembourg had a special object to snap with their cameras on Thursday, when NATO AWACS planes carried out landing and take-off manoeuvres at Findel airport. More

Speeding192km/h instead of 70, police call for witnesses

Luxembourg police are calling for witnesses after a driver driving at 192km per hour instead of 70 managed to elude officers. More

StockholmTruck drives into crowd, three deaths reported, suspect on the run

A truck slammed into a crowd of people outside a busy department store in central Stockholm on Friday, causing "deaths" in what the prime minister described as an "terror attack." More

EurostatLuxembourg labour costs in EU top five

Labour costs in Luxembourg fourth highest in all of EU according to recent study by Eurostat. More

PamphletLearn about Luxembourg festivals and traditions

Learning about the Grand Duchy's festivals and traditions has been made easier, thanks to a free publication, made available in English by the government's press service. More

BeaufortLights and music spectacle for 'Magicastle Nights'

"Magicastle" may sound like some fairground attraction, or something inflatable you jump on, but that's not at all what "Magicastle Nights" is about taking place over two days from this Friday. More

North LuxembourgFire breaks out at hotel

Several fire crews attended the scene and some roads around the hotel are still blocked. More

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RankingLuxembourg University ranked 11th worldwide

The 2017 Times Higher Education Young University Rankings has placed Luxembourg University in 11th position, up three places since last year. More

LuxLeaksWhistleblower to contest appeal sentence

Antoine Deltour will contest the sentence handed to him in March by Luxembourg's Court of Appeal, saying he doesn't think the decision was fair. More

InflationYou’re paying more for frozen fish but less for vegetables

The results of Luxembourg’s inflation rate in March showed some ups and downs in goods prices but actually remained stable overall at 1.8% compared with February. More

A3Third lane for motorway connecting France, Luxembourg

Luxembourg's government plans on adding a third lane to the A3 motorway in both directions. More

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Politics

BrexitEU Parliament adopts tough Brexit 'red lines'

The European Parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly adopted tough "red lines" for negotiations over a Brexit deal, on which EU lawmakers will have the final say in two years' time. More

Wednesday voteEU Parliament prepares to set Brexit 'red lines'

The European Parliament will on Wednesday lay down its "red lines" for negotiations over a Brexit deal, on which the assembly will have the final say in two years' time. More

Televised debateMacron targets Le Pen over economy in feisty French presidential debate

French presidential frontrunner Emmanuel Macron attacked far-right leader Marine Le Pen over her economic policy and plans to scrap the euro on Tuesday in a heated debate between all 11 contenders ahead of this month's election. More

Chief negotiatorBarnier visits Luxembourg in preparation for Brexit talks

EU Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier visited Luxembourg to meet up with Prime Minister Bettel, Foreign Affairs Minister Asselborn and members of Parliament in preparation for Brexit talks. More

International

SyriaRussia calls for UN Security Council meeting on US strike

President Donald Trump ordered a massive military strike on a Syrian air base Thursday, in retaliation for "barbaric" chemical attack he blamed on President Bashar al-Assad. More

Investigative journalismeBay founder pledges $100 million for 'independent media'

eBay founder Pierre Omidyar's philanthropic foundation pledged Wednesday to donate $100 million over three years to support "independent media and investigative journalism" worldwide, while tackling "misinformation and hate speech." More

MarbellaSpanish police raid Bashar al-Assad family's assets

Police in southern Spain on Tuesday staged raids targeting assets of the family of Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, a judicial source said More

Mocoa, south ColombiaMore than 270 dead in Colombian mudslides

The Colombian government on Monday declared a state of economic emergency in the town of Mocoa in southern Colombia, after mudslides left more than 270 people dead, including 43 children. More

Business

Jeroen DijsselbloemLondon could lose status as EU's financial hub

London may lose its commanding position as the financial hub of Europe once Britain has left the European Union, Eurogroup president Jeroen Dijsselbloem said Thursday. More

SpaceCreating living conditions in space from Luxembourg

Company creating sustainable life in space and bringing damaged landscapes on earth back to life to open in Luxembourg. More

Micro-financeJuncker Plan's €5m support to 400 Luxembourg micro-businesses

European Investment Fund and Microlux sign first agreement to support micro-businesses over next three years. More

Business year 2016BIL profits rise despite 'difficult environment'

Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL) published its business results for 2016 on Monday showing a healthy 3% rise in profits compared to the previous year, according the the report. More

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Culture

LuxFilmFestCall for Luxembourg children to become film jurors

European Film Academy is looking for children in Luxembourg to watch screenings and vote for their favourite film as part of Young Audience Award. More

Win a CD with Wort!Daniel Balthasar returns with 'Presence Of Absence' album

Back with his sixth studio album "Presence Of Absence" Daniel Balthasar has become one of the most renowned songwriters in Luxembourg over the years. We review his new record and you have a chance of winning a CD! More

RockhalSting, an Englishman In Luxembourg

Raucous cheers from the crowd as Sting impresses with popular Police songs, classic solo repertoire and mesmerises with his rich vocal tones. More

#CookForSyriaSyrian chefs prepare feast to raise money for charity

#CookForSyria is a global initiative and the evening in Luxembourg will include a buffet style Syrian meal at "family-style" tables. More

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FootballFrench keepers send get-well-soon gift to Luxembourg's Moris

After Luxembourg national goalkeeper Anthony Moris got injured in World Cup qualifier against France, French counterparts sent get-well-soon gift. More

Wednesday eveningRugby Club Luxembourg take on Dreiborn RC in U18s demo match

Rugby Club Luxembourg U18s took on a team from Dreiborn Centre socio-éducatif de l’État at Cessange on Wednesday evening - The Dreiborn RC U18s, in an exciting demonstration match. More

KockelscheuerLuxembourg hosts spectacular freestyle ice skating event

Luxembourg’s ice rink at Kockelscheuer organised the international freestyle skating event this weekend, with teams from Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg demonstrating their skills. More

FootballLuxembourg's Red Lions defeated by France in World Cup qualifier

It wasn't to be for Luxembourg's 'Red Lions' football team against the strength of France in the Group A opening match qualifier for the 2018 World Cup on Saturday at the Josy Barthel Stadium. More

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Lifestyle

YawnReindeer watch is Norway's latest Slow TV extravaganza

After televising a long-distance cruise and the stitch by stitch knitting of a pullover, Norway is launching its latest slow TV project: following the reindeer migration in Lapland. More

After attackDutch men go hand-in-hand to support gay rights

Dutch male politicians, police and diplomats have taken to streets around the world holding hands this week in a very public show of support after a brutal attack on a gay couple. More

SmokingGlobal smoking deaths up by 5% since 1990, says study

The percentage of men and women who use tobacco every day has dropped in most nations since 1990, but the total number of smokers and tobacco-related deaths has increased, a consortium of researchers reported Thursday. More

Clever clogsDutch clog-makers hoping to put a stamp on the future

Just decades ago there were thousands. Now only about 30 Dutch clog-makers remain, fighting to save a dying craft with the wooden shoes more often found today as fridge-magnets rather than footwear. More

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Panorama

Abraham PoinchevalFrench 'human hen' artist has a crack at hatching eggs

The French artist who spent a week entombed inside a rock began an even more bizarre feat Wednesday -- sitting on a dozen eggs until they hatch. More

32nd birthdayHappy birthday to Luxembourg's Princess Claire

Luxembourg's Princess Claire, married to Prince Felix, celebrates her 32nd birthday on Tuesday. More

Cercle CitéLuxembourg celebrates in style at Viennese Ball

The Luxembourg 'Wiener Ball' (Viennese Ball) has become somewhat of a fixture in the social calendar of the Grand Duchy and was held on Saturday evening at the Cercle Cité. More

Natural landmarkStorm destroys Malta's iconic Azure Window arch

Gale force winds and huge waves on Wednesday destroyed the iconic Azure Window, a coastal rock formation on the Maltese island of Gozo. More

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An American in LuxembourgFinding Frank

Last week, I rode my bike down to Mondorf-les-Bains to check out the Tour de France photo exhibit there. I geek out on pro cycling and that Mondorf is hosting stage 4 of this year’s Tour de France has me fairly beside myself with anticipation. More

Lynn's Little LuxembourgFreshen up your Lëtzebuergesch

Local illustrator Lynn Cosyn helps us freshen up our 'Lëtzebuergesch' in her latest illustration, showing us typical Luxembourgish names of animals and insects. More

Poetry eveningEuropean School and Kinneksbond celebrate budding young poets

Poems cover topic of 'colours' in all diversity - from landscape, weather, food, painting, skin and even war. More

MomzieNew app for mums launches in Luxembourg

A new free app, "Momzie", that helps mums and mums-to-be to meet up, launches Tuesday 4 April in Luxembourg available in French, German and English. More