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Minister Max Hahn comments: 'Permanent emergency' due to lack of refugee accommodation

Several months ago, a refugee shelter in Esch-sur-Alzette was forced to close after a fire. The accommodation situation is facing extreme pressures.

Investigations launched: Two Swiss apartment block fires leave five missing, 19 injured: police

Two fires that erupted overnight in apartment buildings in Switzerland left five people missing and 19 injured, police said Friday.

Esch-sur-Alzette: Drunk man harasses pedestrians, motorist caught with a knife

Police in Esch-sur-Alzette attended two incidents on Thursday afternoon and on Friday morning.

Police bulletin: Scammers posing as couriers, burglary in Huldange

The Grand Ducal police reported more instances of theft, including scammers posing as couriers.

Expert insight: The future of Luxembourg's wines in a changing climate

As the 2026 harvest is kicking off, extreme heat, rain, frost, pests, and disease are putting vineyards to the test, forcing winemakers to adapt and rethink the future of the industry.

Belgian motorway vignette: Luxembourg proposes exceptions for border area

The Luxembourg government expressed scepticism towards plans to introduce a motorway vignette in Belgium, suggesting exceptions should be made for the border region.

From car salesman to prince: Prince Laurent of Belgium recognises son born before marriage

Until recently, Clément Vandenkerckhove was selling cars in Flanders. Now he is the recognised son of a Belgian prince.

Accused of preparing attacks: Romania holding suspected 'low-level agent' after pistols found near Berlin: Germany

German security services have found two handguns hidden in a forest near Berlin which they believe were intended for use by Russian agents.

Assailant detained: Several wounded in sword attack at Swedish school: authorities

An attacker with a sword wounded several people Friday at a high school in central Sweden, authorities said, while media reported the perpetrator had been shot by police.

Suspect arrested: Prosecutors open rape, attempted murder investigation after Luxembourg City attack

Luxembourg prosecutors are investigating a 40-year-old man on suspicion of robbery, violent assault, rape, and attempted murder following an alleged attack on a woman in Luxembourg City centre.

Amid tornado reports: Heavy rain floods New York subway stations

On Thursday evening, New York City and the surrounding Tri-state area were hit by sudden, intense rainfall.

Overcrowded second class: Transport minister defends need for first class train carriages

Minister of mobility Yuriko Backes insisted first class would remain in Luxembourgish trains, in response to a parliamentary question submitted by MP David Wagner.

'Badly in Love': Japan axes Netflix collaboration after outcry over dating show

Japan's justice ministry has pulled out of a promotional tie-up with a hit Netflix dating show about former delinquents after criticism that the campaign risked glamorising criminal behaviour and offending victims.

Capital challenges: Alderman Patrick Goldschmidt sets out housing and mobility priorities for Luxembourg City

Luxembourg City alderman Patrick Goldschmidt discussed housing, mobility, and major infrastructure projects as Luxembourg City prepares for further population growth.

Four months later: Alcaraz to return for US Open title defence

Seven-time Grand Slam winner Carlos Alcaraz will suit up to defend his US Open title months after a wrist injury which led him to miss both Roland Garros and Wimbledon.

Stëmm vun der Strooss director: 'The social system is a bottomless pit': Alexandra Oxacelay

Charity director Alexandra Oxacelay appeared on RTL Radio on Thursday to discuss the rising issues linked to poverty in Luxembourg.

Tehran dismisses plan: US warns allies, China to back economic war on Iran

The US is warning allies and rivals alike to join what it says will be an unprecedented campaign to economically isolate Iran, aiming to 'collapse' the government in Tehran while reducing the need for further large-scale military action.

Government crisis cell confirms: Air quality improves in Luxembourg following Belgian fires

The government crisis cell confirmed that the concentration of fine particles in the air remained at a "low and stable level" following the wildfires in eastern Belgium earlier this week.

At the pump: Super unleaded (98) petrol to rise in price, nearly matching diesel

Motorists in Luxembourg will see the price of SP98 petrol increase on Friday, bringing it close to the cost of diesel.

Special 4-day pass: US Army unit offers time off for 'GTA VI' in exchange for reenlistment

A battalion in the US Army is taking an unusual approach to boosting reenlistment: offering soldiers four days off to play the long-awaited “Grand Theft Auto VI” game when it launches on November 19.

Emergency services: Two injured in three accidents, including caravan fire

The Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps was deployed several times on Wednesday evening and on Thursday morning.

No more blue algae: Upper Sûre and Weiswampach lakes declared safe for swimming

At the end of July, swimming bans were issued for the upper part of Weiswampach lake, due to the presence of cyanobacteria – the Buerfelt and Rommwiss beaches at Upper Sûre Lake also banned swimming for the same reason from early August.

Seven-day fight: Belgium's fire of the century now 'under control'

Belgium's largest wildfire in a century was brought "under control" Thursday after a seven-day fight involving hundreds of firefighters in the boggy terrain of the High Fens nature reserve.

Animal attacks in May: Sample analysis shows no evidence of wolf activity in northern Luxembourg

In May, four calf carcasses were discovered in the Oesling region of Luxembourg, prompting concerns over wolf attacks.