Food For Your Senses – sun, rain and mud

Despite the mixed weather, the Food For Your Senses festival this weekend drew lots of music fans with its three stages, performing arts and more.

"A More Perfect Day" - Mudam exhibition in South Korea

30 works from the Luxembourg Museum of Modern Art's collection have travelled to Seoul for an exhibition. Wort.lu was on site to speak to the curators of this transcontinental collaboration .

ABBL CEO reacts to offshore investigation

Following the publication of a controversial investigation on offshore trusts and companies, wort.lu spoke with Jean-Jacques Rommes, CEO of the Luxembourg Bankers' Association, about the report.

Economy Minister looks back on eventful year in office

Economy Minister Etienne Schneider is celebrating one year in office. In an interview with the “Luxemburger Wort” he spoke about Luxembourg's industrial sector, the country's competitiveness, political reform and involving more people, including foreigners, in the decision-making process.

Bettel's call for "truth" and a "functioning government"

Luxembourg Democratic Party's new chairman Xavier Bettel laid out his objectives for the party in an interview with wort.lu, calling for truth and a “functioning government.”

Expat mum's clear-out gives hope to hard-up residents

An expatriate mother-of-two is helping less well off people in the Grand Duchy only a month after moving here.

VIDEO: Prince Félix & Claire Lademacher meet the press

Prince Félix & Claire Lademacher meet the press at Chateau de Berg

It's time for Glühwein!

The Christmas market in Luxembourg City is in full swing and one of its tastiest treats is a steaming hot mug of Glühwein. Wort.lu/en went to find out what goes into the making of the traditional mulled wine.

Revisit Guillaume's childhood with exclusive footage

The archives of the Luxemburger Wort have proved a treasure trove, and wort.lu can exclusively present some never-before-seen footage from Guillaume's childhood.

Prepare to be dazzled by priceless Royal collection

Get a rare glimpse of the Luxembourg Royal family's full silverware collection at a one-off exhibition being hosted at the Capital's history and art museum.

Schueberfouer tested & explained by "Tall Guy & Small Guy"

Sit back and enjoy the ride as “Tall Guy & Small Guy” take you on a video tour of the Schueberfouer, not just testing the rides and making fools of themselves, but also attempting to explain the stories and background of the fair as they go.

Horse trekking through Luxembourg's countryside

The park Haute Sûre holds many delights for nature fans, from hiking paths to hay loft hotels, and horse trekking has recently joined the list.

Bake some summer treats with wort.lu's cupcake course for beginners

Cupcakes have finally arrived in Luxembourg. Shops around the Grand Duchy are starting to stock up on the sweet treats and cupcake baker Sandy Eitler-Baldwin has agreed to show wort.lu how it's done.

Babies dive into swimming classes at the Coque

Water temperature set at 32 degrees, swimming trunks instead of nappies and a healthy dose of curiosity, are the ingredients necessary for tots to take part in baby swimming with Annick Maringer-Zimmer.

The Luxembourg rush-hour travel challenge

Wort.lu pits car against bike, bus and old-fashioned walking to discover the fastest way of getting through Luxembourg's rush-hour traffic. Check out the video to find out who won.

What the crowds thought of Rock-A-Field

This year's Rock-A-Field was completely sold out, "not once but twice", as one of the organisers put it with the addition of an extra day for the first time ever, in fact we've renamed it "Flock-A-Field"!

Pregnant Gëlle Fra arrives at the Mudam

Sanja Iveković's Rosa Luxembourg has once again been set up in the Grand Duchy, this time at the Mudam as part of a retrospective on the artist.

Dereck Chisora in Luxembourg: "I am now a Red Lion!"

He may well have left a trail of scandal behind him recently but British boxer Dereck Chisora proved to be charming and friendly at a press conference in Dudelange on Sunday. He took time for awaiting fans and to answer questions from the press, far removed from his ‘bully boy’ image.

New spot for wort.lu now showing at a cinema near you!

If you’ve been to the cinema recently, you may have spotted our spot! Wort.lu is currently aiming to increase awareness of it's tri-lingual portal by advertising on the big screen.

Video: Guillaume and Stephanie announce engagement to press

Luxembourg’s new royal couple Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume and Stephanie de Lannoy, announced their engagement officially to the press on Friday. More than 40 medias from home and abroad were there to snap photos or grab a quote from the couple.

UN Secretary General in Luxembourg to “underscore a vital partnership”

The first visit of a UN Secretary General to Luxembourg since 1989, Ban Ki-moon used the occasion on Tuesday to highlight the “multiple relationships” between the UN and Luxembourg.

Pub Luxembourgish, the new craze for time-poor expats

“Wat drénks du?” one student asks another. “Ech drénken e béier,” replies his neighbour. It's a typical conversation heard in classrooms around Luxembourg where people are learning the Luxembourgish language. The only difference with this lesson, however, is the students are not in a classroom or office, but a pub.

INBORN! celebrate 10 years

Rolling with the punches

Kevin Haas leads a double life. Teacher by day and Muay Thai boxing champion in his free time, the Luxembourgish fighter explains his love for the Thai culture and how his sport has shaped his life.

Remembering the Sonnenburg Massacre

WWII massacre that killed 91 Luxembourgers

The straw man and straw woman

This year the "Stréihmännchen" will be a "Stréih"-woman.

33 jobs in 33 countries in 33 weeks

Iron Rose for Norway

Valentine's Day

Auction VDL-buses

2012, buses, auction, Ville de Luxembourg

Get through winter safely with these driving tips

With the streets in winter often turning into slippery slopes of snow and ice, here are some tips on how to drive safely during the winter months.

VIDEO: 'Tall Guy, Small Guy' join Irish Club's  St Patrick's Day celebrations

In a new "Tall Guy Small Guy" video, the guys learn all about St Patrick's Day during the official Irish Club of Luxembourg celebratory meal in the Pyg.

Filmland offers one stop shop for movie production in Luxembourg

The Filmland studios in Kehlen, officially presented to the press on Thursday, will offer Luxembourg and international filmmakers a one stop shop for film production in the Grand Duchy.

Luxembourg's 2013 Rose ball - The film!

An Irish language proof reader working for the European Union is to represent Luxembourg at the next stage of the International Rose of Tralee contest in Ireland.

How to make a good deed go far in Luxembourg

A helping hand or friendly gesture costs nothing but its impact is immeasurable, particularly for people moving to Luxembourg for the first time.

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.

Special wort.lu interview with David Coulthard

What has to be one of the main highlights of this year's Autofestival, was the presence of Formula 1 World Championship runner up driver, David Coulthard.

US expats react to Obama re-election

A nail-biting election came to a close on Wednesday morning, and wort.lu/en caught up with US expats in Luxembourg to hear their thoughts on Obama's second term in office.

Six continents in one day at the 2012 International Bazar

Wort.lu takes a trip around the world at the International Bazar, visiting one country from each continent to taste the cultural highlights and meet the dedicated volunteers who make it all happen.

Should we pay more for public transport in Luxembourg?

News that budget measures will push up the cost of public bus and rail travel by 33 percent has drawn a mixed response from the public. Watch our video vox pop to find out what readers said.

Wort.lu chats to Republicans and Democrats in Luxembourg

wort.lu/en talks to Republicans and Democrats Abroad Luxembourg to find out what are the key issues for each party and particularly, how the interests of US expatriates in the Grand Duchy could be affected by the outcome.

Short leg, silly point and ferrets- welcome to the wonderful world of cricket

With terms like short leg, silly point and ferrets, most of us can be forgiven for scratching our heads in confusion when it comes to the game of cricket.

Moselle river cruises - one of Luxembourg's most popular tourist attractions

Moselle cruises are one of the most popular attractions in Luxembourg, and tourists and locals alike enjoy the river excursions.

Exclusive video visit right to the top of Howald Bridge!

Every day thousands of cars and trucks whizz across the bridge between Sandweiler and the tunnel to Gasperich, but just how many of them even notice the massive and impressive construction that has become known as "Houwalder Bréck" or Howald Bridge?

British Ambassador roots for Luxembourg at the 2012 Olympics

With just ten days to go until the start of the 2012 London Olympics, wort.lu/en interviews Britain's Ambassador to Luxembourg, Alice Walpole, to find out what she is looking forward to most.

The circus strong man's new talent - Circus Roncalli in Luxembourg

Encho Keryazov has one of the toughest jobs at the Circus Roncalli, currently showing at Luxembourg's Glacis. The Bulgarian athlete performs the final act, a nail-biting show of strength, balance and coordination and the part which many spectators remember most.

Stick'em up for Luxembourg's first post-apocalyptic Western

Belval, with its giant, crumbling industrial relics and lunar landscape is a movie-maker's paradise. So, when Luxembourgish director and scriptwriter Percy Lallemang was scouting for a backdrop for his latest movie, a post-apocalyptic Western called Hell Riders, he didn't have to look far.

Luxembourg lycée students acting up in English play

English may not be their mother tongue but that hasn't stopped five students bringing a classic play by writer Tennessee Williams to life.

The Segway to go: an alternative to cycling

As summer brings with it the prospect of warmer days, the urge to go out and get some fresh air resurfaces. But how about enjoying the outdoors on a Segway instead of walking or cycling?

Take a tour of the route the Luxembourg tram will take

Wort.lu braved the City traffic to check out the route the 2017 leg of the tram will take.

Otello at the Grand Théâtre: See 4 days of set building in 1 minute

Verdi's classic opera Otello is heading to the Grand Théâtre on May 21, 23 and 25. Take a sneek peek at the set!

Capo-what? Martial arts meets dance

Dance and martial arts will come together this weekend when Capoeira experts host a series of free workshops in Luxembourg.

Zeltik festival is pipe-dream for Luxembourg band

At wort.lu we thought it a great idea to sneak in on a Luxembourg Pipe Band rehearsal for an interview, busy preparing for their performance on Friday in Dudelange.

Something to tweet about

A small town popular among potters will come alive with the sound of hundreds of tiny birds this Monday.

Gromperekichelcher - Luxembourg's famous potato cakes

Winter is Christmas Market season and one of the treats it holds in store are Luxembourg's traditional "Gromperekichelcher". Wort.lu/en went to find out the secret behind the tasty potato cakes.

Testing the new Mia Electric car in Luxembourg

The "tall guy, small guy" test!

Fish lounge in Belair

Check out Jess's fishy feet!

Turtles at Zwick

Turtles in a suit-shop, turtle power!

Burns night: Haggis, Whisky and scottish dancing...

Who are you voting for?

The Expat Voting Issue event

Belgium wins Luxembourg's "Eurovision"

Euro Gala 2011

Festival record challenger in Lux

26-music-festival marathon around Europe.

Luxembourg Rose of Tralee 2012

English Pantomime explained

Oh-no it isn't!