A look ahead: October events: Our guide to Luxembourg life, culture, and entertainment

As Autumn rolls over the hills of Luxembourg, it's time for cosy indoor concerts, intriguing event fairs, workshops, exhibitions, family days, and late night parties. Here's a selection for October from life, culture, and entertainment. 2 October...

Private debt in Luxembourg expands by nearly 25%

Private debt AuM in Luxembourg increased by 24.7% in the two months to December 2024, according to a report by KPMG the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry (ALFI). Key findings of the survey include: Strong growth in AuM: the Luxembourg...

Despite CSMI guidance: Flu vaccination levels drop in Luxembourg

The high-dose vaccine, which is recommended for vulnerable people, is not yet available in Luxembourg this autumn. Last week, Luxembourg's Superior Council for Infectious Diseases (CSMI) issued guidance to healthcare professionals, recommending...

Private Debt In Luxembourg Expands; EU Regulations Could Constrain Growth – KPMG/ALFI

A study issued this week via the funds industry of Luxembourg and KPMG, showed that the market for private debt is vibrant, but European regulations are set to increase constraints. The private debt market in Luxembourg is thriving, a new report...

According to organisers: Israel intercepts activist flotilla headed to Gaza

The activist flotilla seeking to break the humanitarian blockade of Gaza reports an "illegal interception" of several vessels by the Israeli navy late Wednesday evening. Organisers of the Global Sumud Flotilla, a civilian initiative aiming to...

Boost to diagnostic capacity: Hôpitaux Robert Schuman launch new medical imaging centre at Cloche d’Or

On Wednesday, the Hôpitaux Robert Schuman (HRS) opened a new medical imaging service at their Cloche d’Or site in Luxembourg City. This step is part of a wider strategy to strengthen healthcare provision in the interests of patients while...

Health insurance premiums rise 11% to an average of €1,830

Ireland's private health insurance market has grown again, with 2.53m people now holding policies, representing more than 46% of the population.However, the latest market bulletin for the second quarter from the Health Insurance Authority (HIA)...

Luxembourg's Royals: Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume: A life in the public eye

In our ongoing series on Luxembourg's Royals, RTL Today delves into the history of the Grand Ducal family. Prince Guillaume, the Hereditary Grand Duke of Luxembourg, was born on 11 November 1981. Unlike earlier Grand Dukes and Grand Duchesses, he...

Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg is abdicating: as the European royal steps down following a 24 year reign,

Hereditary Grand Duke Guillaume of Luxembourg, Grand Duchess Maria Teresa of Luxembourg, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, Hereditary Grand Duchess Stephanie of Luxembourg at the Te Deum Mass in the Cathedral during National Day ceremony at the...

Medical tourism: The Americans using French pharmacies to buy discount medication

"Americans are stunned when they discover the price of our medication," says the head of a French pharmacists' union, discussing the phenomenon of Americans travelling to France to buy cheaper medication and prescription drugs. For many Americans,...

Unanimously approved: Luxembourg City council backs action plan on noise pollution

Luxembourg City council backed the national noise pollution plan, as councillors from all parties highlighted outdated data, weak night flight sanctions, and urgent health risks for residents near traffic and airport routes. At national level,...

No immediate effect: Luxembourg health ministry assures public after doctors' union threatens CNS split

The Ministry of Health moved to reassure patients on Saturday that a potential termination of the agreement between doctors and the CNS would have no immediate impact on their care. In a press release issued Saturday, the Ministry of Health...

World : Turkiye Delivers Food, Medical Supplies To Global Sumud Humanitarian Aid Flotilla

ISTANBUL, Sept 30 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- The Turkish Red Crescent on Monday provided food and medical supplies to the Global Sumud Flotilla, which is en route to deliver humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported. The Turkish...

Flooding and faecal matter: University of Luxembourg student and staff accommodation in disarray

Amid flooding and sewage problems in university housing, a group of students has spoken out to highlight their ordeal. "The majority of tenants didn't have access to hot water – it ended up being over a month." "We've gone as far as five days...

Turkish Red Crescent Delivers Supplies and Medical Equipment to the Global Sumud Flotilla

On Monday, the Turkish Red Crescent provided food and medical supplies to the Global Sumud flotilla, consisting of around fifty boats, as it continues its journey across the Mediterranean between Crete, Cyprus, and Egypt. On its way to deliver...

Romania’s Nutri-Score Plan on Hold After E.U. Objections

Summary The European Commission has warned Romania that its plan to intro­duce Nutri-Score may vio­late EU reg­u­la­tions and needs to be reviewed before imple­men­ta­tion, cit­ing con­cerns about clar­ity, poten­tial bar­ri­ers for food...

Thousands Rally in Luxembourg against Israeli Atrocities in Gaza

Demonstrators gathered in the Kirchberg district before marching to Place Clairefontaine, calling for a halt to Israel’s military campaign and for lasting peace. The rally, backed by more than 40 civil society groups, political parties, and labor...

Luxembourgish language commissioner Pierre Reding: 'Everyone should feel able to speak Luxembourgish'

Pierre Reding, Commissioner for the Luxembourgish language, told RTL Radio everyone should feel confident enough to try speaking Luxembourgish, in an interview on Friday. The Grand Duchy is participating in the European Day of Languages for the...

Buried up to waist: Luxembourgish tourist saved in dramatic North Sea mudflats rescue

A 63-year-old Luxembourger was rescued by helicopter after being trapped for two hours in the North Sea mudflats in northern Germany, suffering from severe hypothermia. The 63-year-old was on holiday at the North Sea when he found himself in a...

Luxembourg Workers Lose US$12K Annually to Commuting

Luxembourg workers sacrifice nearly $12,000 in potential earnings annually due to lengthy commuting times, ranking highest globally for income lost during work travel, according to new research by marketing agency Click Intelligence. The study...