Europe Luxembourg 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
Europe Luxembourg Despite concern pervading the business community in 2025, for reasons that include tariffs, increasing inflation, rising unemployment, higher pension contributions, warnings about profitability, sentiment for 2026 is resilient and even positive
Europe Luxembourg Grand Duke Guillaume urges solidarity in his first Christmas address, paying tribute to Ukrainians, volunteers and frontline workers, calling for compassion amid rising living costs and global instability
Europe Luxembourg Doctors’ and dentists’ association, pursuing its goal of higher remuneration for doctors has caused conflict with the government and hospitals, as the organization, newly named Médecins du sector hospitalier, says the billing system lacks transparency
Europe Luxembourg The owner of a restaurant in the capital’s Gare neighbourhood has said his business is at risk of closing because customers have deserted the venue due to crime in the area; though warned, he chose to open there to set an example and support the district