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Luxembourg–Hamburg flight issue, Frieden addresses trade union discussions in Chamber, and USA in talks with Russia
The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Friday, 11 July. Luxembourg FLIGHT ISSUE – A Luxair flight due to depart Findel Airport for Hamburg on Thursday morning was subjected to a two-hour delay after passengers were made to...

Griffin Project: Luxembourg launches first blood sample drone delivery
After overcoming regulatory hurdles that delayed its 2024 launch, Luxembourg's first medical transport drone took to the skies Thursday morning. The Griffin Project, Luxembourg's first medical drone transport system, commenced operations Thursday...

This Minimalist Villa in a Luxembourg Forest Can Be Yours for $4.5 Million
An ultra-modern masterpiece baked into a verdant slope in Luxembourg‘s commune of Kopstal has just arrived on the market at $4.5 million. Completed in 2020, the wood-clad cubic villa was designed by architect James Cumming of ArtTek Sarl for Johan...

Luxembourg MEP opposed: EU's von der Leyen survives confidence vote by large margin
The European Parliament on Thursday voted down a no-confidence motion against EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, initiated by the far right over her handling of Covid vaccine contracts. Among those voting against the commission was also a Luxembourg...

Hospital sector: Trade unions and hospital federation sign interim agreement
The Luxembourg Hospital Federation (FHL) and the trade unions OGBL and LCGB have signed an interim agreement as part of the renewal of the FHL collective agreement. Among other measures, it provides for one-off bonuses based on income from 2023...

Four seriously hurt: Ten injured in Swiss collision involving Luxembourg-registered car
Ten people were injured – four seriously – in a serious accident near the Gotthard Tunnel in Switzerland on Wednesday afternoon involving a car with Luxembourgish licence plates. According to local police in the Canton of Zurich, a serious...

Tourist Attractions in Luxembourg
Written by Bryan Dearsley Updated Jul 10, 2025 Although a small country of just 670,000 people that only covers around 1,650 square kilometers, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg delivers a considerable diversity of attractions and fun things to do....
EU Court says pharmacy services economic activity, subject to simplified concession rules
Benedikt/Luxembourg, 10 July - In a judgment stemming from a Slovenian dispute, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) has delivered a significant ruling clarifying the status of pharmacy services across the EU, establishing them as an...

ADEM report: Luxembourg job growth slumps to 0.9% in 2024
Luxembourg's labour market growth slowed to 0.9% in 2024 with near-stagnation in the private sector, according to new ADEM figures released Wednesday. New data from the National Employment Agency (ADEM) reveals a significant deceleration in job...

The accession of Prince Guillaume of Luxembourg: everything we know about the changing of the royal guard in October
Then, it’s on to Steinfort, where Prince Guillaume will meet with local healthcare workers, and in Dudelange, he will be treated to a dance show, which will follow the cultural development of Luxembourg as it evolves out of its industrial past. A...

Reproductive rights: Luxembourg MPs vote to abolish abortion 'reflection period'
Luxembourg's parliament voted on Tuesday to eliminate the mandatory waiting period for abortions while rejecting a proposal to extend the legal timeframe for the procedure. On Tuesday, lawmakers in Luxembourg's Chamber of Deputies approved a...

Home away from home: How young Ukrainians build new lives in Luxembourg
Uprooted by war and forced to grow up fast, young Ukrainians in Luxembourg are carving out new lives far from home, balancing memories of what they left behind with hopes for what lies ahead. Since Russia's 2022 invasion, over six million...

Sustainable materials: University of Luxembourg launches hard metals recycling chair
With its new research chair focused on hard metals recycling, Uni.lu seeks to combine academic innovation with industrial expertise to address both environmental and strategic challenges. The University of Luxembourg is creating a new...

Kosovo and Luxembourg pledge closer ties, King Charles hails new era in UK-France relations, and Trump faces MAGA meltdown
The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Wednesday, 9 July. Luxembourg KOSOVO-LUXEMBOURG TIES – Kosovo and Luxembourg have agreed to bolster bilateral ties through a new €50 million cooperation package, signed during Deputy...

Shared electronic health records: Luxembourg's DSP system hits 16 million individual documents
The DSP health record system now contains 16 million medical documents as adoption surges, with physician access growing 250% in the past year – yet significant usability challenges persist, according to healthcare professionals. The adoption of...
Lobe Sciences Announces Validation of European Unitary Patent for DHA-Based Composition for Sickle Cell Disease
European Unitary Patent EP4117446 Validated - Lobe Sciences secures patent protection in 17 EU member states for its DHA and egg yolk-based composition designed to manage Sickle Cell Disease. Covers Altemia(R) Medical Food Formula - The patented...

Emergency services: Six people injured in five separate road accidents across Luxembourg
CGDIS units attended to five individual road accidents Sunday afternoon (6 July) that left six people injured. On Sunday afternoon, the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) responded to a series of road accidents across Luxembourg, resulting...

60% price hike: Tobacco prices in Luxembourg could soar under EU proposal
A new EU plan to sharply increase tobacco taxes based on purchasing power could hit Luxembourg especially hard, where prices are among the lowest in the region and the bulk of sales come from foreign buyers. Luxembourg could soon lose its...

Left in limbo: Ukrainian refugees face growing housing uncertainty in Luxembourg
As the Red Cross phases out a key housing scheme, dozens of Ukrainian refugees may soon be forced into overcrowded state shelters. Dozens of Ukrainian refugees currently living in private homes across Luxembourg may soon find themselves without...

Luxembourg commits €300m to drive startup growth
Renowned as a growing and dynamic startup hub at the heart of the EU, Luxembourg is intensifying its efforts to support early-stage ventures, strengthen the ecosystem, attract talent and drive scaleup growth. In addition to incentivising private...