Luxembourg Times

12/09/2025

🇱🇺 In her State of the Union speech, the European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would freeze bilateral support to Israel and consider sanctions against extremist ministers and violent settlers. Read more 👇

Luxembourg Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel (DP) is pleased with the European Commission president’s tougher tone towards Israel

12/09/2025

💪 Even if you’ve been active your whole life, you’ll have lost around 6% of your muscle mass by age 50 — and up to 20% if you’ve been sedentary. Learn why senior fitness experts in Luxembourg say it’s never too late to start moving 👇

Two seniors’ fitness instructors from Mamer and Strassen explain the importance of exercising in your 50s, 60s and beyond, and how best to remain flexible and strong

12/09/2025

🍔 Looking for the ultimate burger fix in Luxembourg? The Grand Duchy has something for every craving! Check out the full list of reader-recommended burger joints below 👇

Don’t forget the food trucks too — they’re serving some of the juiciest burgers on wheels!

Where to grab a patty in the city, and reader recommendations for their favourite burger joints, in and out of town

12/09/2025

🏚️ The Benu Village has faced a series of setbacks, from financial troubles and withdrawn funding to devastating fires. Much of the site has now been demolished, leaving only a few containers standing. 🔗 Read more on what was once Luxembourg’s flagship eco-village 👇

Much of the eco-village has now been demolished, and the authorities are still undecided on what to do with the site in the future

12/09/2025

🍷 Grevenmacher’s wine festival is celebrating its 75th edition this weekend! What started in the late 1940s as a way to bring people together after the war has grown into a beloved tradition, with parades, fireworks, Venetian nights, and the coronation of the wine queen. 💃 Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/4mb3Z9S

12/09/2025

🚨 Up to 30 people are reportedly sharing a single room, while some families and single refugees have nowhere to stay. Read more 👉 https://www.luxtimes.lu/89969569.html

Refugee groups say overcrowded shelters are leaving children and parents without privacy, proper food, or basic hygiene.

12/09/2025

🚆 The Luxembourg–Bettembourg line reopens this Monday after summer maintenance but will close again for works from 1 to 10 November, during the school holiday week. More details in the article below 👇

After two months of maintenance, Monday is set to mark the resumption of train services on the line, but rail journeys will be halted once more in November

12/09/2025

🌧️ The floods earlier this week have caused widespread damage to homes and vehicles across the country. So far, insurers report over 1,000 claims and estimated losses of €8 million. Read the full story 👉 https://www.luxtimes.lu/90087723.html

12/09/2025

🎭 Mark your calendars – Luxembourg’s new theatre & dance season is here. From Rocky Horror to Swan Lake, Larisa Faber to William Kentridge — here are the shows you won’t want to miss 👉 https://bit.ly/4glmuHn

12/09/2025

🌍 Foreign residents in Luxembourg feel deeply attached to their adopted home, with 83% saying they feel a strong bond with the country – almost the same as Luxembourgers themselves.

A new Polindex 2025 survey shows they are optimistic about their lives and opportunities here, but concerns over housing remain overwhelming. Read more about it here 👉 https://bit.ly/3JZA6vV

12/09/2025

💧 A family in Pulvermühle says they can no longer live in their house after Monday night’s heavy rainfall flooded their ground floor. Read more 👇

Residents of Val de Hamm speak of devastation and an uncertain future after torrential rainfall damaged properties earlier this week

12/09/2025

✈️ The budget airline is trimming routes amid disputes over rising airport fees in Spain. Flights to Barcelona and Madrid from Luxembourg will see reductions, part of a wider move affecting around 1 million seats across Europe. More details 👉 https://bit.ly/47HgpDa