Luxembourg

Oil patch to blame for A13 motorbike accident - 1 injured

It was just after midday on Thursday when emergency services in Bettembourg were alerted to a motorbike accident on a slip road of the A13 involving 2 people and injuring one.

Taxi fares too high in Luxembourg? OK let's steal one!

Some of us may be disgruntled about Luxembourg’s high taxi fares but one passenger maybe took this a little too far by actually driving off in their ride!

The A3 blocked towards France

Motorists on the A3 towards France faced serious delays on Wednesday afternoon after a collision closed the road.

Immigration minister draws inspiration from film

Luxembourg's immigration minister was put in the hot seat at a special film screening, highlighting the plight of illegal immigrants in Europe facing repatriation.

How to get around Luxembourg City during ING Marathon on Saturday

As part of the seventh edition of the ING Europe marathon that takes place in and around Luxembourg City on Saturday, several City departments and police have put together a mobility scheme for the day.

Finance minister rebuffs TV documentary claims of secret agreements

Luxembourg's finance minister has spoken out in defence of Luxembourg after a TV documentary on so-called tax havens implied the country was involved with secret agreements.

Over 16,000 Luxembourg City emergency call-outs in 2011

Luxembourg City's emergency services were called into action 16,303 times in 2011, with 88 percent of operations carried out by ambulance services.

Unicef Luxembourg joins Believe in Zero campaign

Luxembourg's Unicef branch has launched its Believe in Zero campaign, aiming to eliminate infant mortality.

Luxembourg City more popular than ever

It seems that Luxembourg City is becoming more popular with leisure tourists and business travellers alike as the Luxembourg City Tourist Office recorded a 6.28 percent growth last year in overall visitors.

Horrific A4 traffic accident kills 1, injures 3

A serious traffic accident occurred on the A4 motorway at about 11:20am on Tuesday, resulting in one driver being killed and three others injured.

Women's organisations speak out against planned domestic violence law

Women's rights organisations in Luxembourg have warned that the new laws against domestic violence will be a step backwards, offering less protection to victims and milder punishments for offenders.

Manure tanker-truck overturns & injures driver

A truck with a tanker full on Manure overturned and ended up in a ditch injuring the driver on Monday afternoon.

Life sentence for triple homicide

A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for stabbing his partner and their neighbours in 2010.

Women do twice as many hours of housework than men

A Statec study has revealed that women in Luxembourg dedicate around 19 hours per week to household tasks, more than double than men, who clock in some eight hours per week.

Octave pilgrimage comes to an end

The traditional Octave pilgrimage saw its final procession through Luxembourg City, with the Grand Ducal family and several politicians and other Luxembourg officials in attendance.

Warning! Burglars on the run

At around 2:20am this morning, three burglars were spotted in Pommerloch during their break-in but managed to flee on foot.

Sheep shearing in the middle of Remich!

Spectators flocked to Remich on Sunday to look on in sheer amazement as experts demonstrated just how quickly they could shear sheep.

Young motorbike rider killed in Mondorf accident

A younger motorbike rider was killed in a horrific accident on Saturday night on a road between Burmerange and Mondorf-les-Bains.

EU asks Luxembourg court if ACTA piracy pact violates rights

The European Commission said Friday it had asked Europe's top court in Luxembourg to declare whether ACTA, a controversial global pact to combat online piracy, would infringe on European citizens' fundamental rights.

Sir Douglas Hurd gives Winston Churchill Memorial Lecture in Luxembourg

World peace and justice is something many of us may hope for at times but if it is not possible to achieve both at the same time, which do you choose?

Survey: Readers want Lux flights to Dublin added above all other destinations

The “Luxembourg Fan Page” on Facebook that now boasts more than 35,300 followers, carried out a reader survey following on from the announcement that easyJet will enter Luxembourg in October with flights to London.

Luxembourg police catch drug dealer duo red-handed

After several weeks of investigation, two drug dealers were caught and arrested in a police raid on Thursday in the Luxembourg Moselle region.

Luxembourg solar panel research receives 10 million euros in EU funding

The University of Luxembourg’s Laboratory of Photovoltaics is part of a consortium of 14 partners who have received 10 million euros from the European Union to develop technologies for more efficient and cheaper solar cells.

33 deaths on Luxembourg roads in 2011

2011 was not a good year on Luxembourg's roads, according to the results of a STATEC report announcrd by Claude Wiseler, Minister of Sustainable Development and Infrastructure on Thursday.

Luxembourg at the 2012 Floriade

Over 100 participants have set up their displays at the world's largest gardening exhibition, with the Luxembourg pavilion showing the country's traditions and heritage.

Floriade world horticultural expo opens in Holland

Tram ready to roll in 2017?

The LuxTram group has published a new timeline for the tram project, which foresees construction to begin in 2014 with the first line in service by 2017.

Juncker defends state of nation address

Following the parliamentary debate on Juncker's state of the nation address on Wednesday, the Prime Minister fired back at the opposition who accused him of a lack of energy and vision.

Fish & chips with Juncker & press at Octave Market

More than 30 journalists from the written press, as well as their colleagues from radio and television accepted the Prime Minister’s invitation yesterday for a cozy lunch with political small talk.

Facebook helps solve Luxembourg crime

Luxembourg police were able to locate a stolen vehicle after posting an appeal on their Facebook page.

Juncker the tactician

While Juncker and outgoing French President Nicolas Sarkozy did not get along very well, a reset in relations between Paris and Luxembourg could mean Hollande might press Juncker to continue as Eurogroup president.

Fuel price drop

The cost of filling up the tank just got cheaper after pump prices for diesel and SP95 fell by a few centimes.

Bettel halts construction on Eescherfeld

City Mayor Xavier Bettel has ordered a halt to the construction of a house commissioned by Luxembourg Central Bank chief Yves Mersch, as the plans violate regulations of the Eescherfeld “zone rurale.”

Accident leaves driver pinned under tractor

A tractor driver is being treated for serious injuries after the vehicle overturned, pinning him to the ground.

Reactions to Juncker's state of nation address

Luxembourg's politicians were divided over Juncker's speech on Tuesday, with opposition parties saying the Premier lacked the energy to lead the country out of the ongoing crisis.

No "blind austerity politics" for Luxembourg says Juncker

No "blind austerity politics" for Luxembourg says Juncker

In his state of the nation address, Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker highlighted Luxembourg's need for savings measures, while also addressing the eurozone crisis, reforms, housing and other social issues.

Driving your truck to France? €250 please and back to Belgium!

Although it is a normal working day in Luxembourg, this still proves a major headache for Grand Duchy transport police whose job it is to stop trucks on their way to France while still on Luxembourg soil.

CSL accuses government of excessive caution over financial reforms

A body representing the rights of workers in Luxembourg has demanded a debate on the state's finances.

Livange football stadium on hold until 2015

Plans to build a new football stadium in Livange have been given the boot until 2015 because of budget cuts.

Luxembourg double murder suspect accused of wishing to settle a score

A man is appearing in court this week charged with shooting two men in Hollerich to settle a score over drugs on New Year's Eve 2010.

Families of victims lodge appeal against Luxair crash outcome

The families of victims of the Luxair crash have appealed against a judge's ruling, hoping to claim damages.

Juncker to deliver state of the nation address on Tuesday

Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker is set to deliver his state of the nation address at 2.30pm on Tuesday, with the ongoing financial crisis a likely focus of his speech.

Performing arts centre gets 21.7 million euros for refurbishment

Luxembourg's municipal council has approved the extension and refurbishment of the City's “Conservatoire” with a budget of 21.79 million euros.

Two thirds of Luxembourg population in favour of smoking ban

The “Politmonitor” study has found that 47 percent of the Luxembourg population are definitely in favour of a smoking ban with another 20 percent rather in favour.