School transforms into art gallery

St George's International School in Hamm was transformed into an art gallery on Thursday when budding young artists showcased around 800 art works.

The sultan of swing, Mark Knopfler plays Rockhal

With his red Fender Stratocaster guitar Mark Knopfler, one of the founding members of Dire Straits and considered by many to be amongst the group of best electric guitarists in the world, took to the Rockhal stage on Wednesday.

Celebrating 400 years of Notre Dame Cathedral

Luxembourg's Notre Dame cathedral turned 400 last week when visitors and church officials harked back to the building's origins.

Luxembourg Rugby’s World cup journey continues

Luxembourg recorded an historic victory on Sunday in the first RWC2015 qualifiers match defeating Slovenia 22-10.

Sun shines on united Europe

The sun shone on a united Europe on Saturday when Europeans celebrated peace and unity with cake and entertainment at a fair in Luxembourg City.

Grand Ducal couple inaugurate Spring Fair

Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa officially opened the 2013 Spring Fair at Luxexpo on Saturday, kicking off the occasion with a tour of the stands.

Guillaume & Stéphanie visit hotel school

Crown Prince Guillaume and his wife Princess Stéphanie visited the “Lycée technique hôtelier Alexis Heck” in Diekirch on Friday.

May day madness at the International School Luxembourg

There may have been no school on Wednesday but that did not stop students and pupils from gathering en masse at the International School Luxembourg for their annual May Fair.

Youngsters make "wheely" big effort for charity

Youngsters clocked up some kilometres while raising money for charity when they participated in the Brownies and Rainbow walk and wheel-a-thon on Sunday.

Zaltimbanq circus comes to town

From May 4 to 11 Kirchberg comes alive with the ninth edition of "Semaine du cirque sous chapiteau'' or circus week under the big top!

Huge turn-out for Luxembourg's first international junior ice hockey cup

Luxembourg hosted its first U11 and U13 International Ice Hockey Tournament last weekend when it welcomed more than 200 players and spectators from Belgium, Denmark, Holland and Germany.

Luxembourg's national rugby team wins championship

The Luxembourg national rugby team was crowned champions of European Nations Division 2D for 2012-13 following a totally dominant victory over Greece at Josy Barthel stadium on Saturday.

76 squash players compete at Luxembourg Junior Open

The 2013 KPMG & AMS Luxembourg Junior Open held last weekend at the Top Squash Club in Sandweiler attracted 76 competitors from 11 different countries.

Diners help make wishes come true

Diners became fairy godmothers at the weekend when they helped to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening diseases in Luxembourg, by raising 9,000 euros.

Jam-packed junior rugby day in Luxembourg

Luxembourg Rugby schools welcomed teams from France in the latest round of the Lorraine Championships on Saturday, April 13.

Day one of Luxembourg's Royal state visit to Austria

Day one of Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria-Teresa's official state visit to Austria saw the couple take in a number of cultural sights and important meetings.

What a difference a day makes!

Just a day after wind and rain lashed Luxembourg, the sun came out and temperatures climbed to well over 20 degrees Celsius on Sunday, bringing many residents out of hibernation.

European School 1 - 60th anniversary celebrations end

The Luxembourg European School’s (Luxembourg 1) 60th anniversary festivities came to an end on Saturday in Kirchberg. The oldest of the ten European Schools on the continent, the school community had been celebrating since Monday. 

16th Zeltik festival conquers Dudelange

For the past 15 years Dudelange has been the place to be for Celtic music as the Zeltik festival  has gone from strength to strength and grown enormously in the number of acts and of course in popularity. 

Tributes paid to pioneering European school

Songs, dances and poignant speeches formed part of the programme of the official 60th anniversary celebrations of Luxembourg's European School (1) in Kirchberg on Friday.

OneRepublic make 'all the right moves' at the Rockhal

The US pop band OneRepubic decreed the Rockhal stage their own on Thursday night. The band from Colorado Springs performed in Luxembourg as part of their tour to promote their latest album “Natvie”.

Joe Cocker, still able to 'Fire it Up' at the Rockhal

Although it is now 43 years since the legend that is Joe Cocker performed at Woodstock, and his hair, or rather lack of it, a little less idiosyncratic than it was back in the day, he’s still got it with his trademark rough sandpaper voice, hitting all the right notes in every sense of the term.

European school thanks Luxembourg for 60 great years

Luxembourg's European school began its 60th anniversary celebrations on Monday when pupils released 1,000 balloons bearing messages thanking the Luxembourg people for their hospitality.

Finishing the Easter weekend with birdsong

Birdsong filled the streets of the capital's old town and Nospelt on Monday as bright blue skies attracted shoppers in their hundreds to the traditional Easter market.

Experience more than a century of Luxembourg's Easter market

Luxembourg's pottery market in the village of Nospelt and the capital have been a firm favourite over the Easter weekend for many decades.

VIDEO: Why you won't hear church bells on Good Friday

The Easter weekend is widely celebrated in Luxembourg. And yet, despite the many religious processions and masses planned, you won't hear a single church bell chiming until Sunday. Read on to find out why.

Beaufort Renaissance castle opens its doors to visitors

While the medieval castle ruins in Beaufort have been accessible for years, the adjoining Renaissance château will open its doors to the public for the first time on Thursday.

Fans will wait for Mumford & Sons

Fans of Mumford & Sons were lining up outside the Rockhal from around 6pm to get close to the stage for a highlight on the Luxembourg concert calendar; but the UK band made it all worthwhile.

Pâtisserie Namur: 150 years perfecting an art

The expression that the best things come to those who wait has never been truer than when applied to evolution of Luxembourg pâtisserie Namur.

Canadian artist exhibits Aquarium project at Casino Luxembourg

Canadian contemporary artist Sophie Bélair Clément is set to exhibit her latest work in the Grand Duchy, an exhibition project for the Aquarium at Casino Luxembourg.

Audi, Mercedes and Porsche - Luxembourg's favourite cars

The 20th edition of "Car of the Year" was presented on Thursday evening at Casino 2000 in Mondorf-les-Bains and once again demonstrated the penchant Luxembourg has for German brands.  

VIDEO: Luxembourg's student culture makes a "fresh-er" start

Barbecues, treasure hunts and sightseeing tours were among the exciting activities offered by 15 different student associations at the Luxembourg University Freshers' Fair on Tuesday.

Photos: Grand Ducal family at the Vatican for Pope inauguration

Pope Francis swept into St Peter's Square on Tuesday to greet throngs of pilgrims before a sumptuous ceremony in which Latin America's first pontiff will receive the formal symbols of papal power.

Blast from the past at the Autojumble fair

Car fans harked back to the days before power-assisted steering when they explored automotive treasures at the Autojumble fair organised by the Luxembourg Oldtimers' Federation.

St George's students put new spin on ballroom dancing

Students from St George's International School gave audiences a thrill on Friday when they participated in the Comenius International Ballroom Dancing Festival along with 60 other international visitors.

Create your own garden oasis at the Jardirêve fair

If the recent temperature hike has inspired you to remodel your garden or window box, you won't want to miss out on the Jardirêve fair in Luxembourg.

Awarding the role models for gender equality in Luxembourg

Luxembourg's top male and female role models who are helping to improve gender equality were recognised at a ceremony on Tuesday.

“Bretzelsonndeg” coming up this weekend

Bakers handed out free pastries in the capital on Tuesday ahead of the traditional “Bretzelsonndeg”, marking the halfway point of Lent on Sunday.

Two door Cinema Club in Luxembourg

Indie favourites Two Door Cinema Club showed it's "what you know" that pleases the fans when they performed at Luxembourg's Rockhal on Thursday.

Blithe Spirit review: Haunted by two loves

Spirits were high both on and off-stage in Mersch during the Luxembourg-based Berlin Grund Theatre’s (BGT) production of Blithe Spirit. A successful novelist’s first wife’s ghost comes back, much due to the consternation of his second spouse.

Now that's a collection!

Collectors young and old at the International School of Luxembourg showcased their prized possessions at a special exhibition which featured Guinness Record Breaking pieces.

World's biggest assault course makes its Luxembourg debut

Luxembourg's toughest athletes have just eight months to get in shape for the world's biggest obstacle course, hosted in Differdange.

Kayl celebrates “Kinderkavalkade”

The temperatures were freezing at the weekend, but this didn't seem to dampen the spirits of the hundreds of kids and parents that turned out for the Children's Cavalcade or “Kinderkavalkade” in Kayl on Sunday.

Noertzange train station transformed into student housing

The 140-year-old Noertzange train station building was saved from demolition by the monument protection service, and has now been transformed into six student flats.

Two chambers unite for crunch game

Members of the French and British Chambers of Commerce gathered for some friendly rivalry on Saturday at a combined screening of the France England rugby game.

ISL gala auction raises funds for new sports facilities

Parents of International School students in Luxembourg were out in full support on Saturday evening, raising funds for the school's new sports facilities at a gala auction.

Luxembourg dazzles at London Fashion Week

Luxembourg took some of the glamorous spotlight at London fashion week last Friday when designer Chris Neuman kicked off with a catwalk show of his label Belle Sauvage.

"Buergbrennen" chases winter away from Luxembourg

The traditional “Buergbrennen” blazed across the country at the weekend in Luxembourg’s traditional way of chasing away winter blues.  For this first weekend of lent, just about every commune had their bonfire celebration.

Princess Stéphanie turns 29 on Monday

Luxembourg's newest Royal Family member, Stéphanie, celebrates her 29th birthday on Monday, marking her first birthday as a princess.

Happy Birthday Princess Alexandra!

HRH Princess Alexandra celebrated her birthday on Saturday when she was expected to blow out 22 candles on the cake.

Toe-tapping demo to end violence against women

Nearly 150 people braved the wintery chill and gathered at the Place d'Armes on Thursday for a dance flash mob to raise awareness about violence against women.

KPMG puts the icing on the cake for Valentine's Day

Budding bakers from KPMG Luxembourg helped share the Valentine's day cheer when they prepared hundreds of home-made cupcakes for a good cause.

Grand Duke & Grand Duchess celebrate 32nd wedding anniversary

On February 14, 1981, Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri tied the knot with Maria Teresa Mestre, who would become the Grand Duchess in 2000.

Students feel the Korean beat in Luxembourg

Visiting US students from Miami University were given a taste of Korean culture when Janggo drummers were flown in for a special performance.

White out in Luxembourg in pictures

Trees dressed in white lace and fields and buildings covered with several centimetres of powdery snow were among the more romantic sights that greeted people on Wednesday morning.

Guillaume & Stéphanie visit ink plant 100 days after wedding

Crown Prince Guillaume and his wife Princess Stéphanie visited Doneck Euroflex, a print ink producer in Grevenmacher, on Monday.

Creepy crawlers and slithering serpents at Luxexpo

The Anaconda World exhibition has travelled to Luxembourg this weekend, with snakes, spiders, insects and reptiles on display for curious visitors.

Robert Burns celebrated by Scottish expats

Luxembourg's 31st Annual Burns Supper was celebrated by local resident Scots and their guests at the Reimerwee Restaurant on Friday, January 25.

Officers' Ball raises money for charity

Representatives of the Luxembourg armed forces were joined by members of the EU's and NATO's military committees for the 34th edition of the traditional Officers' Ball on Saturday evening.

The Scottish poet who defended outcasts

Guests remembered the rich-poor divide at a celebration of the life of one of Scotland's most revered poets on Saturday night.

Pilots protest against EU flight duty proposals

Some 40 pilots gathered at Luxembourg's Findel airport on Tuesday to demonstrate against flight duty regulations proposed by the European Aviation Safety Agency.

Luxembourg's Christine Majerus at launch of her 2013 cycling team

Luxembourg's top female cyclist, Christine Majerus, who represented the Grand Duchy at the Olympics, attended the official presentation of her team, the Sengers Ladies Cycling Team for 2013.

Seeing in the New Year Russian style!

Glamour and elegance were the watch words of this year's Russian charity ball, which saw scores of guests turn out at the Cercle Cité.

Travel enthusiasts flock to Luxembourg holiday fair

The wintery weather encouraged a large number of Luxembourg residents to begin planning their summer escapes at the Vakanz foire at Luxexpo.

RadioShack-Leopard Trek team revealed

RadioShack-Leopard-Trek's new team and kit were revealed in a ceremony on the Spanish coast on Friday morning with Luxembourg's Fränk Schleck among the cyclists present.

Reversing lorry came close to toppling over

A lorry came close to toppling over when it was being reversed at the Aire de Berchem on Tuesday night.

Successful weekend for Luxembourg volleyballers

While Luxembourg's volleyball players failed to come first this weekend at the Novotel Cup, the women's and men's development teams were able to show their strengths over the course of the three day tournament.

Fire rips through auto body shop

An investigation has been launched after a car body shop was completed devastated by fire on Saturday night.

VIDEO: Happy Birthday Grand Duke Jean

Grand Duke Jean of Luxembourg turns 92 on Saturday. This series of images and video shows some of the highlights of the dedicated figurehead's career.

Archduke Christoph marries Adélaïde in Nancy

Archduke Christoph of Austria, godson of Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri, married long-time love Adélaïde Drapé-Frisch in a ceremony on Saturday morning.

Christmas around the world

From poignant candlelit ceremonies to chilly dips in the sea, find out how people mark December 25 around the world.

Muller makes it a hat-trick for sporting award

Luxembourg's Judoka Marie Muller wins best sportswoman of the year for the third time while record-breaking swimmer Laurent Carnol scooped the prize for best sportsman.

Royals celebrate festive season with armed forces

Luxembourg's Grand Ducal couple, as well as Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie, were joined by members of Luxembourg's armed and police forces for a festive celebration on Tuesday at Schloss Berg.

Freezing temperatures for ice wine harvest

The freezing temperatures on Wednesday presented ideal conditions for winemakers in Luxembourg to begin the ice wine harvest.

EU leaders receive Nobel Peace Prize at Oslo ceremony

The European Union, facing its worst crisis in six decades, was officially awarded the 2012 Nobel Peace Prize on Monday for turning Europe "from a continent of war to a continent of peace."

Rangers gather for festive winter fundraiser

Youngsters warmed up their vocal chords for four-legged friends when they gathered for a festive fundraiser on Sunday.

Lux charity procession sheds light on injustice

A Luxembourg charity promoting human rights around the world showed solidarity for people facing injustice in a torchlit procession on Monday evening.

Luxembourg resident crowned Miss Greater Region

A former Miss Portugal-Luxembourg winner was crowned Miss Greater Region at a glitzy awards ceremony on Saturday night.

A Tartan blend of celebration and entertainment

Luxembourg's Scottish Community gathered together to celebrate their national St Andrew's day at the British Ambassador's residence in traditional style on Friday.

Royal visitors at the International Bazar

Visitors to the 52nd International Bazar had a chance to rub shoulders with royalty on Saturday when Luxembourg's Grand Duchess Maria-Teresa dropped by for a quick tour.

Luxembourg City's Christmas market is open

The centre of the capital was awash with lights, colour and Christmas cheer on Friday when dignitaries announced the official opening of the Christmas market.

Luxembourg economic mission to China comes to an end

A Luxembourg delegation travelling to China to promote economic links between the two countries, also featuring Crown Prince Guillaume and Princess Stéphanie, finished its journey in Shanghai on Thursday.

A night to fall for the stars

A stunning line-up of international artists greeted guests at Luxembourg's annual Night of the Proms concert on Thursday.

A bit of Venice for the Grand Ducal couple

Luxembourg's Grand Duke and Grand Duchess continued their tour of Luxembourg's museums and stopped by the Mudam for a guided tour of The Venice Biennale Projects 1988-2011 exhibition.

Energising performance from Florence and the Machine

Florence and the Machine proved to be an all-out success when they demonstrated their characteristic brand of orchestral chamber pop to a sell-out crowd at Luxembourg's Rockhal on Wednesday.

Christmas market Ferris wheel comes to town

A 45 metre tall Ferris wheel, a novelty of this year's Luxembourg City Christmas market, has arrived and will offer visitors a lofty view over the Pétrusse valley.

Lux Royal couple visit the "Bitter Years"

Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa paid tribute to one of the country's most famous artists when they visited the Centre National Audiovisuel (CNA) on Tuesday.

Guillaume & Stéphanie visit China on economic mission

On her first official trip abroad as Hereditary Grand Duchess, Princess Stéphanie is accompanying her husband Crown Prince Guillaume on an economic mission to China.

European School Christmas Fair raises record amount

A Christmas Fair at the European School proved to be another success this year raising more than 28,000 euros.

Disco fever grips The Black Stuff

Hits from the Bee Gees, Gloria Gaynor and Hot Chocolate, among others, got toes tapping at Irish pub The Black Stuff on Saturday.

A beauty queen at 17

Portuguese teenager Sara Vendeiro was crowned Miss Portugal Luxembourg in a lavish ceremony on Saturday.

Luxembourg all revved up for Motor Show

Sports car and bike fans are expected to rally around Luxexpo this weekend where the International Motor Show promises thrills and spills galore.

Walls of Wonder: a place of constant evolution

A city centre store has been transformed into a live, temporary art exhibition space thanks to a novel partnership between artists and a bank.

Turkey with all the trimmings - AMCHAM Thanksgiving dinner

Mouthwatering turkey, pumpkin soup and apple pie greeted guests at this year's American Chamber of Commerce Thanksgiving dinner, hosted at the Sofitel, Kirchberg.

“Porsche Classic Days” - 35 vintage cars to drool over

The third edition of “Porsche Classic Days” took place at the weekend, hosted by "Porsche center Letzebuerg".

Walferdange Book Fair as popular as ever

When it comes to books, the"Walfer Bicherdeeg” event is one of the most important in the Luxembourg calendar and Saturday saw the official start of the popular programme.

Narrow defeat for Luxembourg against Scotland

No win in four games and bottom of World Cup qualifying group A, it was no surprise when the Scottish Football Association decided to part company with manager Craig Levein on November 5th. The friendly match with Luxembourg was a chance to start afresh and for fringe players to stake a claim for a regular starting role.

The friendly kilt invasion

Scottish football fans livened up the capital on Wednesday when they explored the many bars and tourist hotspots ahead of the friendly match against Luxembourg.

Mraz – a four letter word at the Rockhal

Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz stopped at the Rockhal in Esch/Alzette on his European tour presenting his new album Love Is a Four Letter Word.

US Embassy commemorates Veterans Day

The US Embassy to Luxembourg marked Veterans Day on November 11 with a special memorial service at the Luxembourg American Cemetery close to Sandweiler.

Explosion of colour for Indian Association's Deewali night

Guests at this year's Indian Association Deewali danced away the Winter blues with an energetic line-up of dance and music.

Grand Duchess lends support to Red Cross Bazaar

Grand Duchess Maria Teresa opened this year's Red Cross Bazaar in Limpertsberg on Sunday, with stalls selling arts and crafts products and second-hand goods for charity.

Mister and Miss Luxembourg crowned at pageant finale

The new Miss and Mister Luxembourg were announced on Saturday evening, with Héloïse Palmier and Kevin Stamerra taking the titles.

Grund illuminated to honour human rights activists

Amnesty International Luxembourg launched 22 swimming lanterns on the Alzette river in the Grund on Saturday to draw attention to the work of human rights activists around the globe.

Boosting biodiversity on national tree day

Nature friends across Luxembourg were out and about on Saturday planting trees for national tree day.

New Boeings for Luxair and Cargolux

Despite a rocky year, with a record loss for Luxair and increasing difficulties for Cargolux, both airlines have invested in new planes, which will join their fleets over the coming weeks.

Lionel Richie parties “all night long” at the Rockhal

Pop legend Lionel Richie came to say “Hello” to Luxembourg on his 2012 Tuskegee tour, with crowds flocking to the Rockhal to see the concert on Wednesday evening.

US Embassy celebrates elections with early-morning breakfast

US expats gathered at a special elections breakfast hosted by the US Embassy to Luxembourg on Wednesday morning awaiting the results of this year's presidential race.

Make a youngster's year, donate to Toys for Tots

Nearly 700 youngsters in Luxembourg will receive an early Christmas gift on December 6 thanks to the generous people donating to this year's Toys for Tots campaign.

Esch gets some woolly ideas

A group of urban knitters has transformed a busy Esch-sur-Alzette road into a woolly wonderland, decorating bollards, trees and sculptures with their arty creations.

Gotye - somebody that the Rockhal knows!

With the song "Somebody That I Used To Know" Gotye managed to reach number one in 18 countries. The massive hit single sold millions and is still getting airtime on many radio stations across the world. 

No need to argue, here are The Cranberries!

After a 10-year break they’re back together again! The Cranberries are touring Europe and on Friday the Irish rock band with their charismaticsinger Dolores O'Riordanperformed at the Rockhal.

BGL League: Feisty finish as Ettelbruck defeats Canach

Fourth placed Jeunesse Canach welcomed Etzella Ettelbruck to the rue Lenningen stadium for round 11 of the BGL league championship.

New York plunged into darkness and despair (photos & video)

The fury of "Frankenstorm" plunged New York into darkness, desperation and panic.

Large crowds for miniature trains in Steinsel

It maybe a little geeky to some, but to many it was model-train paradise as the 20th International fair for model trains took place in Steinsel at the "Centre de Loisirs Norbert Melcher" on Sunday.

Runners of all ages brave the cold in Ettelbruck

More than 200 runners took part in the 10 km course and about 30 for the 5km in the “Ettelbrécker Stad-a Vollekslaf” on Sunday  braving the cold but sunny weather.

Karan kicks off a night to remember at Luxembourg Diwali

Hundreds of people turned out dressed in vibrant colours to celebrate the Hindu festival of Diwali at the Indian Business Chamber of Luxembourg's annual party on Saturday.

Motorists tread new ground with tyre tests

Motorists learned what a difference having the correct tyres makes when facing a potential collision at the British Chamber's annual driver safety training day in Colmar Berg.

Bertrange becomes a friendly haunt for youngsters

Bertrange was the scene of a great haunting on Saturday when 400 ghouls, princesses and pirates participated in the annual candy-fuelled trick or treat event.

Comedy at the convent - Nunsense

Graham Cleverley pours praise on the Pirates' latest singing, dancing and laughter-filled extravaganza- Nunsense.

Parliament transformed into dinner venue

Luxembourg's Chamber of Deputies is seeing a revamp this week, from parliament to Royal wedding dinner venue.

Life's one long ball when you're the Luxembourg Rose

Blossoming Rose Nicola McEvoy was the focus of a huge celebration in Luxembourg on Saturday to celebrate her victory at the Rose of Tralee competition in Ireland.

Painting the town pink for breast cancer awareness

The capital was in the pink on Saturday when thousands of runners broke a sweat to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer charities.

RAF Association weekend takes off in Luxembourg after symbolic offering

The British Embassy to Luxembourg has donated an authentic WWII RAF pilot's uniform to the National Museum of Military History in Diekirch.

School director takes short cut to get his message across

International School of Luxembourg director Christopher Bowman believes in facing challenges head-on – at times, literally.

Luxembourg's European School II - “the best investment ever”

Facilities at the new European School II were heaped with praise at the official inauguration on Monday.

RCL juniors "Leuven up" for Belgian Championships

RCL Juniors U11s and U13s travelled to Leuven on Saturday for the first round of the Belgium Championships where they made a strong impression on their opposition.

Luxembourg's official vineyard harvesting starts

It’s October 1, which means that it’s officially the start of harvesting time for the vineyards of Luxembourg’s Moselle region, the date set by the Institute “viti-vinicole” of Remich.

Double win for Kenya in Moselle half marathon

Over 1,200 runners took part in this year's half marathon along the Moselle, with Kenyan Richard Mengich taking the stop spot.

Young talent takes centre stage at CarréRotondes

Some 150 young artists were in the spotlight at this year's “On Stéitsch” festival, from musicians and dancers to designers and painters.

Fond-de-Gras time travels to futuristic past

Steampunk fans gathered for a convention in Luxembourg this weekend at the former Fond-de-Gras industrial site.

The "Waasserturm" in Dudelange opens its doors for visitors

The newly refurbished water tower in Dudelange opened its doors to the public for the first time on Saturday, after being converted into an exhibition space for the “Centre National de l'Audiovisuel”.

iPhone 5 launches in Luxembourg

The iPhone 5 hit Luxembourg stores on Friday with Apple fans lining up to get the latest edition of the infamous smartphone.

Getting out the family silver

Dazzling chess sets and shimmering candelabras are among the priceless personal possessions of the Grand Ducal family to go on public display at the MNHA.

Luxembourg's new TV sitcom 'Comeback' starts Friday

With much hype and media build-up, a second sitcom to hit RTL Lëtzebuerg television begins on Friday. Produced by Lucil Film, the first episode of “Comeback” was screened to the press on Thursday at the Bouneweger Stuff where a lot of the series is shot.

Grand Duke Henri calls for UN reform

Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri has called for a reform of the United Nations Security Council to better respond to conflicts around the world.

Bilateral visa agreement with Russia on the horizon

Luxembourg could soon strike up a bilateral visa agreement with Russia, Prime Minister Jean-Claude Juncker said following a meeting with Dmitry Medvedev in Moscow on Tuesday.

City gets into the golf swing

Golf is often perceived as a sport reserved only for the wealthy elite but city officials are trying to change that by bringing golf to the masses.

Colossal well-wishes on the way for the bridal couple

Prince Guillaume and his wife-to-be Stéphanie might have to make some room at the Palace for the giant greetings card that will tour Luxembourg for three weeks before the royal nuptials in October.

Luxembourg's Bob Jungels, 12th in World Championships

Luxembourg cyclist Bob Jungels finished twelfth in the U23 time trials of the cycling World Championships in Valkenburg, Netherlands.

Luxembourg manage 1-1 draw against Northern Ireland in Belfast

Dean Shiels of the home side scored the first goal to make it 1-0 from the 14th minute of the game right up until the 86th minute when Daniel Da Mota scored to equalise for Luxembourg.

University of Luxembourg rings in new academic year

The rector of the University of Luxembourg may apply for dual nationality, he hinted at the launch of the new academic year.

History comes back to life at Dräi Eechelen museum

Some 100 reenactment performers gathered this weekend at the new M3E museum in Kirchberg to give the public a taste of what life in the 17th and 18th Century was like.

Italy and ecology in the spotlight at Luxexpo

This weekend Luxexpo in Kirchberg is buzzing with activity, and visitors can learn all about the latest news in green living, as well as getting a taster of food and design “Made in Italy”.

Having a ball at the Junior Rugby open day

While football may have had Luxembourg in a tailspin last week, rugby is rapidly gaining in popularity as a club open day on Saturday proved.

Festival-goers raise a glass to the Queen of the Vineyards

Grevenmacher crowned a new wine queen at its annual wine and grape festival at the weekend.

Work begins at new "Eurohub Sud" logistics centre

After five years of planning, Wednesday saw the start of work on a new logistics centre between Bettembourg and Dudelange.

Luxembourg Royals pay respects at funeral for Countess Alix de Lannoy

The late mother of the future Grand Duchess of Luxembourg was laid to rest on Friday surrounded by mourners in her hometown in Belgium.

Ed Sheeran brings his A-game to Luxembourg

British shooting star Ed Sheeran took to the Atelier stage on Wednesday, charming fans with his guitar tunes and infectious energy.

Royal princes join Schueberfouer family day fun

Prince Louis, wife Tessy and their two sons Gabriel and Noah were joined by the Grand Duke's brother Guillaume for some family fun at the Schueberfouer.

Grand Duchy mayors test the Schouberfouer

Tuesday was the traditional day for Luxembourg mayors to enjoy the sights, sounds and flavours of the 672nd Schouberfouer.

Rugby: Disappointing season opener for RCL

RCL kicked-off their season with a disappointing 21-0 loss to Rugby Club Aachen on Saturday.

Playmobil fans get their money's worth in Clémency

The little plastic Playmobil figurines have been around since 1975, and while children still like to play with them, collectors have long since joined the kids in their fascination.

Street artist unleashes safari on Luxembourg

A street artist appears to be releasing a safari of animals on the capital after a rhino and an elephant were spotted pasted to walls around the city.

Football, but not as you know it!

Auto-ball is in many ways similar to football- you have two teams, two goals and a football. The only difference is that this ball weighs some 180 kilos and instead of using two feet to hit the ball, players use stock cars!

Showcase of Luxembourg motor sports in Harlange

Motor sport and car enthusiasts were able to check out some 120 cars at the Luxembourg motor sports day in Harlange.

Sunny skies greet worshippers

Luxembourg's Catholic community gathered en masse in Greveldange on Wednesday to pray for the Assumption under sunny skies.

Luxembourg's Olympians back at home

A plane from London City Airport to Findel brought back several Team Luxembourg athletes who were met by friends and family on Monday afternoon.

Picadilly proves popular over sunny summer weekend

The annual Picadilly party in Stadbredimus drew crowds to the Moselle village, and while the atmosphere was generally quiet police had to intervene on Saturday.

Summer in the City meets Streeta(rt)nimation

Some 78 performers are taking to the streets of Luxembourg over the weekend, as part of the Streeta(rt)nimation festival.

Just plane fun! Luxembourg's annual model aircraft meeting

An International Aviation Meeting of the small kind took place in on Sunday in Luxembourg. Not small for the organisation or visitors, but the size of the aircraft.

Knights and damsels travel back in time at Vianden Medieval Festival

The Vianden Medieval Festival promises entertainment for the whole family, as castle visitors are taken back to Middle Ages.

Villa Vauban displays collection treasures in new exhibit

The Villa Vauban is showing never-before-seen works of its collection in the new exhibition Collections in Motion.

Blues and jazz fever for 18th time in Clausen

The Clausen district of Luxembourg City was engulfed once again on Saturday with the sounds of blues and jazz for the 18th year of the now legendary “Blues ‘n’ Jazz Rallye”.

Gallery: Nora Jones sings about little broken hearts

American singer-songwriter, Nora Jones performed in the perfect setting on Monday night in the courtyard of Abbye de Neumünster.

Howzat for a fun week of cricket!

The Freddie Flintoffs of tomorrow received a master class in cricket in Luxembourg this week at the seventh annual cricket academy.

Opening weekend for Dräi Eechelen museum sees 7,000 visitors

The Dräi Eechelen museum finally opened its doors to the public this weekend and despite rain, managed to attract an impressive 7,000 visitors, including many young, keen to see just what’s behind those fortress walls.

Cricketers battle the elements for 35th tournament

Cricket newcomers PricewaterhouseCoopers made a strong début at the weekend when they made it to the third placed final of the annual six-a-side cricket tournament.

Knuedler, well and truly rocked on Sunday!

 One of the most popular events in the City's Tourist Office calendar took place on Sunday: the 22nd edition of Rock um Knuedler with the voice of Supertramp, Roger Hodgson as headline act.

Day one of Luxembourg's annual six-a-side cricket tournament

The first day of a two-day short cricket tournament saw players and supporters turn out in droves to the Pierre Werner cricket ground in Walferdange on Saturday.

There's a new museum in town – Dräi Eechelen opens its doors Friday!

The Musée dräi Eechelen, located in Kirchberg below the Mudam, is set to open its doors on July 13 with a special weekend of family fun and activities planned for the long-awaited opening.

US Embassy throws Independence Day party

Politicians, diplomats, business representatives and members of the American community in Luxembourg turned out to celebrate Independence Day at a special event hosted by the US Embassy to Luxembourg on Wednesday.

Sun shines on Luxembourg hockey tournament

Geneva scooped victory over Luxembourg and a handful of other European teams when Luxembourg hosted a hockey tournament under radiant sunshine last weekend.

Fourth of July holiday comes early in Luxembourg

The Fourth of July holiday came three days early in the Grand Duchy when more than 300 people turned out at a special event in Contern.

The British Chamber of Commerce at 20

Luxembourg's British Chamber of Commerce celebrated its 20th anniversary at a private party hosted at the British Embassy Residence.

PHOTOS: Garbage prove they're back at Atelier concert

Garbage is back! One of the most popular bands of the 90s headed up by Shirley Manson, returned to Luxembourg at the Atelier  on Wednesday night, as part of their tour to promote their new album "Not Your Kind Of People".

Wellies prove useless at Saturday's Rock-A-Field

Some came in wellies, others in shorts: nobody quite knew what the weather would do at Rock-A-Field on Saturday. Most people were pleasantly surprised as it turned out quite nice and those wellies proved somewhat useless.

Gallery: Snow Patrol ploughs onto Rock-A-Field stage!

Gallery: Motörhead - driving force on Rock-A-Field stage

Grand Ducal family visits Differdange and Esch

While the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess visited Differdange to kick off the National Day celebrations, Crown Prince Guillaume and his sister Princess Alexandra took to the streets of Esch/Alzette.

Schools sevens tournament leads to calls for rugby club in the north

Some nine lycées took part in the annual LASEL sevens rugby tournament held at Walferdange on Thursday with LAML winning the day.

David Haye in Luxembourg photo gallery

A Right Royal Party for the British Ladies Club

The British Ladies Club of Luxembourg gave a fitting party to celebrate 60 years of Britain's Queen Elizabeth on Saturday.

No smoke without whisky

A gastronomical event pairing whisky with Cuban cigars proved a big hit with cigar-lovers.

The Pink Ladies hit the right chord on inaugural night

Classical music and fine dining proved a winning combination at the inaugural event of  fundraisers The Pink Ladies.

Summer makes welcome appearance at Anglican Church Fair

Visitors to Sunday's Anglican Church fête were greeted with bright sunshine and baking temperatures, helping the outdoor fundraising event get off with a bang.

Ambassadors team up to promote cycling in the capital

The Danish and Dutch embassies to Luxembourg joined forces with the City of Luxembourg to promote cycling in the capital at this year's Fête du Vélo.

Entrepreneurs of tomorrow showcase their talent

Budding young entrepreneurs from all over Luxembourg showed their business sense at a Dragon's Den-style event at Utopolis cinema on Thursday.

Hurling and Camogie sports tournament in Luxembourg

Luxembourg's Gaelic Sports Club hosted the third round of a Benelux tournament with a record number of teams participating.

Luxembourg's colourful procession for the Royal Jubilee

The hot dogs may not have lasted long at a special Jubilee barbecue at the British Embassy residence on Monday night but it was an occasion the Guides, Brownies and Scouts are sure to dine out on for years to come.

Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee in Luxembourg

More than 150 people visited the Cathedral of Our Lady of Luxembourg for a multi-faith Thanksgiving service in celebration of the British Queen's Diamond Jubilee on Monday.

Andy looks good in yellow

The hard work finally paid off for Andy Schleck who was today finally able to don the hallowed yellow jersey for a race he took part in nearly two years ago.

Tourists enjoy sunshine at All American Music Festival

The Pentecost weekend drew over 3,000 tourists to the City of Luxembourg, with the All American Music Festival one of the most popular destinations.

US Memorial Day in Luxembourg

Hundreds of people braved scorching temperatures to pay tribute to those who gave their lives in battle at this year's Memorial day ceremony held in Luxembourg.

Perfect day for a bargain hunt!

Spurred on by the glorious weather, bargain hunters turned up in their hundreds to the BLC annual boot sale on Saturday.

Budding young artists in the limelight

Budding art students were able to show off their talents at the International School of Luxembourg's first ever art exhibition on Thursday.

Japan's heartfelt thank you to the Luxembourg people

Luxembourg's efforts to boost global business confidence in Japan following last year's devastating earthquake were acknowledged at a meet and greet event on Monday.

Crown Prince Guillaume and fiancée attend Princess Estelle's baptism in Sweden

The future heir to the Swedish throne has been baptised amid pomp and pageantry in the chapel of the Royal Palace in Stockholm.

Jungels victorious in the Flèche du Sud

Luxembourg's next Schleck-in-the-making, Bob Jungels, scooped a dramatic win in the Flèche du Sud at the weekend.