French town sells a house for just 1 euro
The bargain comes with strings attached, however
France / Development
Essential work potentially leads to a greater exposure to the COVID-19
Poor people are the hardest hit by COVD-19 according to Luxembourgish study
Luxembourg
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- European countries score highest on the global Women Peace and Security Index
- CBD marijuana vending machines cover Luxembourg
- Luxembourg presents digitalisation strategy, no household left behind
- Luxembourg tempts more people to start producing solar energy with tax cuts
- Luxembourg’s new zero-emissions strategy to bring hydrogen to heavy industry
- Poor people are the hardest hit by COVD-19 according to Luxembourgish study
Austria / Denmark / Finland / Luxembourg / Netherlands / Sweden / Welfare and Health
European countries score highest on the global Women Peace and Security Index
Nordic countries provide the best living conditions for women
Luxembourg / Welfare and Health
CBD marijuana vending machines cover Luxembourg
CBD is the non-psychoactive version of marijuana products, used primarily for medical purposes
Luxembourg / Digital transformation / Politics and Reforms
Luxembourg presents digitalisation strategy, no household left behind
The strategy wants to target people deprived of high-speed access to the Internet and to set up the country as a digital hub of tomorrow
Luxembourg / Energy efficiency
Luxembourg tempts more people to start producing solar energy with tax cuts
The move is supposed to boost the whole sector and fuel the Grand Duchy’s renewable transition
Luxembourg / Development / Energy efficiency
Luxembourg’s new zero-emissions strategy to bring hydrogen to heavy industry
Minister of Energy, Claude Turmes, presented a new three-part strategy to decarbonise the whole economy in the coming years
Luxembourg / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Poor people are the hardest hit by COVD-19 according to Luxembourgish study
Luxembourg Institute of Socio-Economic Research presented the preliminary results of their study, outlining some of the risk factors for low-income earners
Luxembourg / Luxembourg / Mobility
Cycling rates in Luxembourg are falling, but that is not the whole story
Recently, Luxembourg City published research outlining cycling activity showing people’s cycling habits are changing due to COVID-19
Luxembourg / Politics and Reforms
Petition to drop Luxembourgish as requirement for citizenship fails
Despite being the fourth most spoken language in the country, Luxembourgish remains the sole language requirement for citizenship
Luxembourg / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health
Luxembourg teachers’ union aims for maskless attendance with regular Covid-tests
The teachers’ union is trying to establish a certain degree of normalcy with tighter measures
Luxembourg / Welfare and Health
Covid spreads as Luxembourgers return from summer break abroad
The new cases and the critically ill are predominantly among unvaccinated people
Luxembourg / Welfare and Health
Luxembourgers are not that great at recycling explosives
Recycling centres in Luxembourg report finding World War II live ammunition and grenades in the trash
Luxembourg / Schengen / Culture and Tourism
Schengen Agreement ship - coming home to Luxembourg
The Municipality of Schengen bought the “MS Princess Marie Astrid” with plans to turn it into a museum
Luxembourg / Politics and Reforms
Petition calls for dropping Luxembourgish as requirement for citizenship
Seeing as the country has two other official languages - French and German - this should be reflected in the citizenship application
Luxembourg / Development / Growing City
The ex-industrial quarter near Esch in Luxembourg is becoming 100% urbanized
The wasteland near Belval-Nord will be redeveloped into approximately 70,000 m2 of living space
Luxembourg / Luxembourg / Development / Welfare and Health
Luxembourg opens new outdoor mindfulness trail
The new course will help people with their post-pandemic anxieties
Luxembourg / Development / Green City
Luxembourg unveils 'Eco-Urbanism' guide
Minister Claude Turmes presented his plan to reconcile city and nature
Luxembourg / Economy and Finance / Innovation and Research
Is Luxembourg becoming the Silicon Valley of Europe?
Luxembourg boasts steady economic growth and stable political institutions
Belgium / Luxembourg / Brussels / Luxembourg / Development / Mobility
EU Commission joins Luxembourg and Brussels in building faster rail link
The train ride between the two cities currently takes three hours – way longer than it used to back in the 1970s
Denmark / Germany / Luxembourg / Luxembourg / Development / Economy and Finance
Housing costs in Luxembourg – going up at an alarming rate
Eurostat study shows the rise of housing prices across the EU
Luxembourg / Culture and Tourism / Welfare and Health
Luxembourg is getting ready for its first COVID-proof live concert
Up to 1500 people will enjoy a live performance without masks and social distancing
Croatia / Ireland / Lithuania / Luxembourg / Rijeka / Culture and Tourism
Watch the official Capital of Culture handover ceremony tonight
Galway and Rijeka will hand the title to Esch, Kaunas and Novi Sad
Luxembourg / Schengen / Culture and Tourism
The “Schengen ship” returns where it belongs
Visitors to the village could soon board the ship where the Schengen Agreement was signed
Luxembourg / Diekirch / Mobility
First cycling streets in Luxembourg unveiled
They started operating on Friday in the capital of the Grand Duchy
Luxembourg
Luxembourg municipalities rename streets after female heroes to honour them
15 local governments temporarily renamed several streets to celebrate women’s achievements
Luxembourg / Luxembourg / Culture and Tourism / Development
Futuristic path improves access to Luxembourg’s Museum of Modern Art
For both cyclists and pedestrians
Luxembourg / Luxembourg / Digital transformation
A network of European Digital Innovation Hubs launches from Luxembourg
The first edition of what is to become an annual event is taking place today and tomorrow online
Luxembourg / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Luxembourg to open a HealthTech start-up incubator
It will guide 10 enterprises towards growth starting this spring
Luxembourg / Differdange / Energy efficiency / Social City
A futuristic building in Luxembourg is looking for its first residents
You could move there in 2023, and for a very reasonable amount of money
Luxembourg / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health
Learning languages against social isolation in Luxembourg
Get a free opportunity to master a new skill during the lockdown
Luxembourg / Mobility
10 new electric buses to roll out on the streets of Luxembourg
As part of the city's commitment to the reduction of carbon emissions
Luxembourg / Economy and Finance / Innovation and Research
The Cityshopping app of Luxembourg is better than a mall
Discover what you need in just a few clicks or spend hours browsing – it is up to you
Diekirch / Differdange / Frisange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Schengen / Vianden / Economy and Finance
Luxembourg tightens COVID-19 rules to avoid lockdown
The latest developments were announced at a press-conference held Monday, 23 November
Differdange / Welfare and Health
Differdange is recruiting members for its senior council
The new municipal body will be promoting of the rights of people over 60
Luxembourg / Mobility
Luxembourg Government ponders fast tram connection between its two largest cities
This will significantly alleviate traffic on the motorway between Luxembourg City and Esch
Luxembourg / Culture and Tourism
Luxembourg prepares for a different Christmas market this year
There is one positive change, however: it will be longer
Luxembourg / Innovation and Research
Luxembourg to improve city communication with a new mobile app
Its future users have participated from the start of the development
Diekirch / Differdange / Frisange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Schengen / Vianden / Energy efficiency
Luxembourg stimulates municipalities to protect biodiversity
The government offers financial and technical assistance, in exchange for commitment to preserving natural resources
Luxembourg / Development / Welfare and Health
Luxembourg unveils plans for Place de l'Étoile
It will turn into a mobility hub with a focus on housing
Diekirch / Differdange / Frisange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Schengen / Vianden / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Domestic tourists save the day in Luxembourg
Amid the coronavirus crisis, the Grand-Duchy became a hit among its own residents
Luxembourg / Education and Sport
Luxembourg welcomes a European space resources innovation centre
It should be ready by the end of the year
Diekirch / Differdange / Frisange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Schengen / Vianden / Education and Sport / Innovation and Research
University of Luxembourg and a Silicon Valley start-up collaborate for smart mobility
The Grand-Duchy is seen as the European hub for innovation in the smart mobility sector
Luxembourg / Education and Sport
The new national stadium of Luxembourg nears completion
It will meet the FIFA/UEFA category 4 standards
Diekirch / Differdange / Frisange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Schengen / Vianden / Culture and Tourism
Luxembourg eyes fines for dumping of masks in nature
The Grand-Duchy also plans to use alternative materials for their production
Diekirch / Differdange / Frisange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Schengen / Vianden / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance
Luxembourg boosts tourism with free accommodation
700 000 vouchers will be distributed among citizens and residents of neighbouring regions
Luxembourg / Education and Sport / Innovation and Research
A humanoid social robot assists children with autism in Luxembourg
Early-age education and training of autistic children can improve their lives tremendously
Diekirch / Differdange / Frisange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Schengen / Vianden / Culture and Tourism
Virtual concerts against loneliness begin in Luxembourg
They will be played to the elderly in care establishments
Luxembourg / Economy and Finance
Shops and restaurants in Luxembourg City won’t pay rent during lockdown
The capital will be waiving the rent for the properties it is renting out
Diekirch / Differdange / Frisange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Schengen / Vianden / Welfare and Health
Luxembourg launches online shopping platform for the vulnerable
To save them the risks of going shopping and contracting coronavirus
Brussels / Luxembourg / Rome / Welfare and Health
Rome, Brussels, Luxembourg and Göteborg join forces against sexual and gender-based violence on unaccompanied foreign minors
The four European cities take part in "EqualCity" project
Luxembourg / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research
Luxembourg Film Fest returns with Virtual Reality
This march, both film and tech addicts in Luxembourg have reasons to celebrate
Luxembourg / Diekirch / Differdange / Frisange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Schengen / Vianden / Mobility
Luxembourg airport saw record number of passengers in 2019
New routes and destinations are among the reasons for the success
Differdange / Development
Luxembourgish town buys land in France to prevent landfill
The land is likely to be used for ecological projects in the future
Luxembourg / Diekirch / Differdange / Frisange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Schengen / Vianden / Culture and Tourism
Luxembourg City to be transformed into urban garden for six months
The National Garden Show will give four central locations a new look
Amsterdam / Berlin / Copenhagen / Luxembourg / Munich / Prague / Stockholm / Vienna / Development
EU cities sweep social inclusion and prosperity awards
Of the top 20 cities in the world, 15 are European
Schengen / Culture and Tourism / Education and Sport
The Schengen Experience: how to play
Here's how to play the best educational game in Schengen, Luxembourg
Schengen / Education and Sport
Newest Escape game – the Schengen Experience
It teaches the fundamental values and the history of the European Union
Luxembourg / Mobility
E-scooter scheme in Luxembourg City paused only one week after launch
The American company Bird is hopeful that the suspension is only temporary
Luxembourg / Diekirch / Differdange / Frisange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Schengen / Vianden / Development
Bicherbus: the mobile library of Luxembourg
Why go to the library if the library can come to you?
Luxembourg / Culture and Tourism
National Day in Luxembourg
It celebrates the birthday of the Monarch of the Grand-Duchy
Luxembourg / Mobility
Luxembourg tests speed control on highways during rush hours
During the test phase, the morning speed limit from the Belgian border to the capital will be 90km/h
Luxembourg / Mobility
In an attempt to alleviate traffic, Luxembourg facilitates car-sharing
Check out what concrete measures are going to be introduced for the purpose
Luxembourg / Diekirch / Differdange / Frisange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Schengen / Vianden / Culture and Tourism
Celebrate Europe Day in the European village in Luxembourg
Today we celebrate the founding ideals of the European Union – peace and unity, expressed in the Schuman declaration in 1950
Luxembourg / Diekirch / Differdange / Frisange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Schengen / Vianden / Culture and Tourism
Join us for the traditional Duck Race in Luxembourg
Not only is this traditional charity event very exciting in its own way, but it gives you the chance of returning home with a brand-new automobile
Luxembourg / Diekirch / Differdange / Frisange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Schengen / Vianden / Mobility
European cross-border pilot for autonomous cars launched in Luxembourg
In the framework of connected and automated mobility in Europe an experimental site was opened between Luxembourg, France and Germany
Luxembourg / Welfare and Health
Luxembourg City invites clubs to the Intra-Urban Youth Dance Festival
Dance festivals give a chance for the expression of skills, talent and personality to teenagers
Luxembourg / Welfare and Health
Luxembourg City raises awareness of the needs of visually impaired persons with dinner in the dark
Dinner in the Dark is a successful municipal project where seeing and blind people socialize over dinner
Schengen / Interviews
The European Union is not just an institution: it is us and it depends on our devotion
The Director of the European Centre Schengen Martina Kneip on free movement, the historical agreement and tourism
Luxembourg / Development / Smart City
Art on the Street today and tomorrow in Luxembourg
Innovative local initiative attracts attention to unexploited business opportunities in the capital city by the means of art
Frisange / Interviews
As a border municipality with 65 nationalities, we must show a more European attitude
The Mayor of Frisange Roger Beissel on transparency, Aspelt culture hub and the management of traffic problems
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Don’t waste your voting rights for the European elections: register now
Here is how and when to register for the European Parliament elections in Belgium, France and Luxembourg
Luxembourg / Culture and Tourism / Education and Sport
Get ready for the Makerfest!
Discover coding, technology, robots, 3d design, gaming and much more with free entrance next week
Brussels / London / Luxembourg / Paris / Warsaw / Energy efficiency / Growing City
TheMayorEU joins the Global Climate March
Watch footage from yesterday’s demonstration for the climate
Diekirch / Differdange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Vianden / Mobility / Smart City
Why would a country introduce free transport?
Luxembourg makes conscientious efforts for pushing its citizens out of the car
Luxembourg / Culture and Tourism / Innovation and Research / Smart City
Time travel with Virtual Reality in Luxembourg
Discover the guided VR tour available in Luxembourg City
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The second round of DiscoverEU just opened
Apply before 11 December for your chance to embark on the adventure of a lifetime!
Diekirch / Differdange / Luxembourg / Mertert / Vianden / Development / Energy efficiency
Discover the Mobile Bag
Deposit your old Smartphone; help the environment and a person in need
Luxembourg / Culture and Tourism / Energy efficiency
Come to see where the Christmas trees grow
Luxembourg invites you to an open day in the city’s forest
Diekirch / Differdange / Luxembourg / Vianden / Energy efficiency / Smart City
MyEnergy Infopoint assists households in their energy transition
A free national information service advises the communities of Luxembourg on the matters of themes energy consumption
Luxembourg / Culture and Tourism / Education and Sport
The City Library of Luxembourg celebrates its 10th anniversary
Entirely modernised and refurbished, the library of Luxembourg City celebrates a decade of reading with more than 26 000 subscribers
Luxembourg / Culture and Tourism
Come and meet the EU auditors at Open Day in Luxembourg and celebrate Europe Day
To mark the landmark, Luxembourg will host also a European village with stands for each of the member states in place d’Armes and place Jan Palach
Luxembourg / Development
Lydie Polfer, mayor of Luxembourg City and her 6 priorities for the next 6 years
The long political career of the Mayor of Luxembourg City
Diekirch / Differdange / Luxembourg / Development
Consumer confidence in Luxembourg at record-high levels
Last best results were from January 2016
Luxembourg / Development
Luxembourg with no bus transport on Sunday evening
Trains will follow holiday schedule
Luxembourg / Culture and Tourism
Luxembourg shops will be open until 4pm on December 24 and 31
The capital have requested a derogation to open the shopping centres for more hours
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Austria / Denmark / Finland / Luxembourg / Netherlands / Sweden / Welfare and Health
European countries score highest on the global Women Peace and Security Index
Luxembourg / Welfare and Health
CBD marijuana vending machines cover Luxembourg
Luxembourg / Digital transformation / Politics and Reforms
Luxembourg presents digitalisation strategy, no household left behind
Luxembourg / Energy efficiency
Luxembourg tempts more people to start producing solar energy with tax cuts
Luxembourg / Development / Energy efficiency
Luxembourg’s new zero-emissions strategy to bring hydrogen to heavy industry
Luxembourg / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
Poor people are the hardest hit by COVD-19 according to Luxembourgish study
Luxembourg / Luxembourg / Mobility
Cycling rates in Luxembourg are falling, but that is not the whole story
Luxembourg / Politics and Reforms
Petition to drop Luxembourgish as requirement for citizenship fails
Luxembourg / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health
Luxembourg teachers’ union aims for maskless attendance with regular Covid-tests
Luxembourg / Welfare and Health