Luxembourg Times

06/11/2025

In a letter to PM Luc Frieden, union leaders said Mischo undermined social dialogue and lacked a clear position on key labour issues. Full story below 👇

Labour minister says criticism of him was “below the belt” and insists relations have improved

06/11/2025

💼 Been job-hunting in Luxembourg for months with no success? You’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean you’re unemployable. More and more professionals are turning to social media for advice after months of rejection or silence from employers.

So what’s going wrong — and what can you do about it? Two recruitment experts share their insights with the Luxembourg Times 👇

If you’ve had several months of rejection letters or never made it beyond first interviews, here’s what you might be doing wrong

06/11/2025

🍔 Craving a taste of the USA? We’ve rounded up 10 American diners across Luxembourg serving up comfort food classics. 🇺🇸 Check them out here 👉 https://bit.ly/47GcFQp

Think we missed your favourite spot? Drop it in the comments — we might just add it to our readers’ recommendations!

06/11/2025

😿 The Staar family in Howald is desperately searching for their cat, Gordon, who vanished after their old sofa was taken away last week. Find out what happened 👉 https://bit.ly/4hP17zh

06/11/2025

🇱🇺 While German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said this week there are “no longer any grounds for asylum” for Syrians, Luxembourg’s Home Affairs Ministry confirmed it will continue to assess Syrian asylum claims on a case-by-case basis. Read the full story 👉 https://bit.ly/43Rt8Af

06/11/2025

🛰️ SES’s big merger comes with turbulence: Luxembourg’s satellite leader nearly doubled revenue to €769m in Q3 after its Intelsat takeover, but profits plunged as the US budget standoff delayed government contracts — one of its key markets. Read the full article 👉 https://bit.ly/4nECBSA

SES is now racing to cut costs and pay down over €1bn in debt while staff in Luxembourg await clarity on job cuts.

06/11/2025

🇱🇺 Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel made a final push for the bid this week in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, calling Luxembourg’s candidacy one of “dialogue and shared values” in the face of global challenges. Learn more 👉 https://bit.ly/3JnIeql

06/11/2025

🇺🇸 Americans in Luxembourg — we want to hear from you! What do you think Zohran Mamdani’s win in New York and the Democrats’ successes in Virginia and New Jersey mean for the future of US politics?

Share your thoughts in our short form — https://bit.ly/4osTsck — your perspective could be featured in our coverage!

06/11/2025

“Criticism is central for democracy — but there are limits,” says Paulette Lenert, as politicians across party lines condemn harassment following Xavier Bettel’s decision to take legal action against an activist. Read more 👉 https://bit.ly/3WGzkHy

Several MPs described feeling unsafe after recent incidents targeting Bettel and others in their private lives.

06/11/2025

⚠️ Tragic accident on the A1 motorway: a 27-year-old man lost his life on Wednesday evening after being struck by a car. Read the full story 👇

27-year-old hit by car on A1 motorway in the Gasperich direction on Wednesday

06/11/2025

🎭 Dance, game, read or explore – Luxembourg is alive with energy this week! Enjoy the pink party at Rotondes, punk energy at De Gudde Wëllen, the African Book Fair in Cessange and the traditional Haupeschmaart in Munshausen. Plenty to discover across Luxembourg! More events and details 👉 https://bit.ly/49DJAb0

06/11/2025

WATCH: Thousands packed the narrow streets of Ottery St. Mary on Wednesday to witness the tradition of tar barrel rolling. Watch it on luxTimes.lu 👉 https://bit.ly/47MSalm