Luxembourg

Luxembourg’s air traffic agency has signed a charter with national carrier Luxair aimed at reducing the number of night flights, committing to curbing noise pollution for local residents and promoting sustainable aviation practices

Firefighters have removed crosses from the towers of two Luxembourg churches after storms left the structures in a precarious position; the fire service said it was a “very rare” occurrence during what was “a relatively intense" wind force episode

Gambling law will be tightened amid a digital betting boom, with illegal machines and foreign platforms feeding the phenomenon of problematic gambling; gambling therapy requests tripled in five years

The National Day festivities this year marked 25 years of Grand Duke Henri’s reign; it was his last National Day in office, after last year he announced he would abdicate in 2025 in favour of his son, Crown Prince Guillaume

Official bathing season, running from 1 May to 30 September each year, has started; authorities ensure waters are safe to swim in, freshwater beaches, safety equipment and other facilities are in good orders to make sure water quality remains acceptable

Ten of Luxembourg’s most promising startups have been selected to compete in the Startup World Cup, a prestigious global competition organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures; the winner will access the San Francisco challenge against 100+ global competitors

Luxembourgish Gynecologists's association announced that they are relieved to hear that surgical reconstruction of the hymen and virginity certificates will no longer be allowed; the move is considered a step towards better protection of women's rights

With only a few days to go before the Luxtram network extension to Findel Airport comes into service, local taxi drivers are concerned about the impact the arrival of more free public transport will have on their income

265 falsified sickness certificates were filed last year to Luxembourg's health insurance fund, said the Minister of Health

An increasing number of Luxembourgish teachers are learning Portuguese in order to communicate more easily with Portuguese-speaking pupils and parents as almost all of them teach in classes with pupils of Portuguese origin

The Marga Centre, a new women's shelter in Neudorf, offers drug addicts a space where they can feel safe with an all-women team providing support

Laura Thorn will represent Luxembourg at the Eurovision Song Contest and will be the country's second participation in the competition this century