Luxembourg

Dramatic duckling drain rescue

Firefighters were called to an unusual rescue on Wednesday when seven ducklings fell down a drain in Hesperange.

Luxembourg rolls out red carpet for Dutch Royal couple

The new King and Queen of the Netherlands will visit Luxembourg on Friday in what will be their first official visit since Willem-Alexander's investiture.

A4 motorway partially closed on Thursday

The A4 will be closed on Thursday evening between the Leudelange-Nord exchange and the Croix de Cessange in direction of Hollerich.

Body found in Niederkorn apartment

Police have launched an investigation after the body of a man was discovered in an apartment in Niederkorn on Tuesday evening.

New website helps expats with culture shock issues

Have you ever moved to a new country and suffered the effects of culture shock? Maybe on your arrival in Luxembourg you were shocked by strict shop opening hours, or what seems to be a lack of customer service. How do you integrate into a country that is such a melting pot of nationalities?

Busy morning for Bettembourg fire and rescue

Bettembourg's firefighters were kept on their toes on Tuesday morning when they were called to two accidents just a few hours apart.

Luxembourg offers hope to children living in conflict zones

As Luxembourg prepares to chair the United Nations' Security Council's working group on children and armed conflict, a Syrian father and refugee recounts his heartrending escape from Syria, illustrating why the UN must act now to save children.

Tougher penalties announced for dangerous drivers

Speeding drivers could lose up to six points on their licence and motorists who fail to wear seat belts two points in a bid to reduce the number of serious injuries from collisions in Luxembourg.

VIDEO: Rain fails to dampen spirits at Echternach dancing procession

Thousands of people braved inclement weather to participate in Echternach's famous “handkerchief” dance on Tuesday.

65th Broom Festival sweeps through Wiltz

The 65th broom festival took place in Wiltz on at the weekend (broom the flower that is) with the traditional parade closing festivities on Monday. Floats trundled through the town together with a colourful walking parade.

Woman drowns after being hurled into stream in car accident

A woman died in an accident on Monday afternoon, when she lost control over her car, skidding off the road and being hurled into a nearby stream.

Luxembourg City mayor stars in BBC clip

Luxembourg City mayor Xavier Bettel features in a new BBC video, showing Luxembourg's role as the EU's third admin city.

Horses saved from flooded field near Bettembourg

Emergency services rescued two horses trapped in a flooded field in Huncherange, near Bettembourg, on Monday afternoon.

Will the rain stop for Echternach dancing procession?

The traditional Echternach dancing procession, or “Sprangprëssessioun” will start on Tuesday morning, with somewhat better weather foreseen for the day.

Witnesses wanted in motorcycle theft

Police are looking for members of the public with information on the theft of a motorcycle in Vianden on Sunday afternoon.

Young royals to continue tour of cultural centres

Luxembourg's Hereditary Grand Ducal couple Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie will continue their tour of regional cultural centres in the Grand Duchy.

Armed carjacking in Differdange

A car was stolen in Differdange around 11pm on Saturday, after the owner was threatened with a weapon by two unknown suspects.

Flooding in Itzig after heavy rainfall

Emergency services launched a major operation on Sunday night after heavy rainfall flooded the Cité Simminger in Itzig.

Driver caught speeding at 190km/h

Police caught a driver speeding at 190km/h on the A13 around midnight on Saturday, after the man raced past a police patrol in his car.

ACL looking for best young driver

Luxembourg's automobile club ACL is looking for the Grand Duchy's best young driver, with a Fiat Abarth 500 up for grabs for the winner.

Police looking for driver in hit-and-run incident

Police are looking for a man driving a stolen white van, after he hit another car and then fled the scene.

Three injured in accident near Stadbredimus

Three people were left injured when two cars collided en route to Ehnen, near the exit Stadbredimus on Saturday afternoon.

Taxi stolen in Esch/Alzette

An unknown suspect stole a taxi in Esch/Alzette in the early hours of Saturday morning, escaping in direction of France.

Don't touch wild fawns

Luxembourg's nature and forests administration is urging the public not to touch fawns found in forests and meadows.

Women caught with 190,000 euros stuffed down their pants

Two women travelling from Luxembourg to Germany were caught with 190,000 euros hidden in their underwear by German customs officials.

Luxembourg's commitment to safeguarding children from armed conflict

Luxembourg's Grand Duchess, Maria Teresa, welcomed a leading light in the battle to limit the impact of armed conflict on children to the palace on Friday.

One dead in A3 accident on Friday

The driver of a car involved in a serious collision on the A3 was confirmed dead by police on Friday afternoon, shortly after the motorway reopened for traffic.

Royal Hamilius project delayed, again!

The development at Royal Hamilius in the capital faces further delays after an opponent complained the plans did not include enough green spaces.

Luxembourg border bridge closed from today for five months

A bridge linking Grevenmacher to the German town of Wellen is to close until mid-October during which time it will be replaced.

Pétrusse Casemates open for two weeks

History fans will have a rare chance to visit one of Luxembourg's hidden gems this weekend when the Pétrusse Casemates open for two weeks.

Days out in Luxembourg

Mattress fire in Echternach

Firefighters traced the source of a house fire to a burning mattress at a home in Echternach on Thursday.

Abandoned kayak raises alarm in east Luxembourg

Emergency services launched a search for a kayaker on Thursday evening when they found an abandoned canoe in the Sûre river.

Captain says Luxair plane "absolutely safe" after 'tail tipping' concerns

After a report released Wednesday stating that Luxair's Boeing 737-800 could be susceptible to “tail tipping”, Luxemburger Wort interviewed Captain Darrell Myers, President of the Luxembourg Association of Airline Pilots.

Report: Risk of "tail tipping" on Luxair's Boeing 737-800

New cancer database to improve diagnosis and patient care

A new cancer database, offering information on diagnosis, treatment plans and patient progress, was officially presented by the Luxembourg Health Ministry on Tuesday.

New playground in Luxembourg City centre

Construction has begun on a new playground located right in the centre of Luxembourg City, outside the Théâtre des Capucins.

School & homes evacuated as grenade discovered in Nittel

Workers at a construction site in the small commune of Nittel, a town just over the border in Germany, were shocked on Thursday morning as they unearthed an American WWII grenade.

Driver trapped & seriously injured in tree crash

A driver was seriously injured on Wednesday night after their car crashed at speed head on into a tree.

Juncker on tour in Germany Thursday

Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker takes a trip to Berlin on Thursday for a meeting with Germany’s Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Help service wants anti-bullying law

The not-for-profit organisation, Mobbing asbl, supporting victims of bullying in the workplace in Luxembourg, has spoken out in favour of an anti-mobbing law.

Rabies-infected bat discovered in south of Luxembourg

A man in Luxembourg has been vaccinated against rabies after a bite from a bat in the south of the country, the Health Ministry confirmed on Wednesday.

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Prince Félix & Claire Lademacher

Follow all the latest news on the wedding of Luxembourg's Prince Félix and his fiancée Claire Lademacher.

Table Manners - wort.lu/en's comic strip

Table Manners by Brendan Hayes & Dan Franch - wort.lu/en's comic strip about an expat family moving to and living in Luxembourg.

The Wednesday Word

The weekly Wednesday Word returns! This time researched and written by American students Stephanie Benson and Ellie Cook, set to take you on a journey around Luxembourg through student eyes.

Equip your car for cold temperatures

Luxembourg's government has warned motorists to be prepared for the wintery conditions and keep blankets in their car as well as clearing windows and headlights properly.