Luxembourg Times

Luxembourg's leading online newspaper in English The Luxembourg Times looks at the news with a critical and balanced view.

The Luxembourg Times covers all the Luxembourg news the world needs to know, and all the world news for Luxembourg. The seven reporters at the Luxembourg Times write about the European Union, business and finance, and life and politics in Luxembourg. It is part of Mediahuis, the publisher of leading European newspapers such as the Luxemburger Wort, De Standaard, NRC Handelsblad and the Irish Indep

endent. The Luxembourg Times aims to be the leading source of news about Luxembourg in English. Its target audience are foreign professionals in the country, their families, and everybody abroad who takes a professional interest in Luxembourg. At the Luxembourg Times, we work hard to bring you reliable news every day - news that informs your decisions and shapes your view of the world. A subscription will set you back less than 10 euros a month. Also ask your employer - many companies make the Luxembourg Times freely available for their employees!

29/04/2025

🎬 Luxembourg just got the treatment.

Creator steps inside the Luxembourg Pavilion, and now the whole internet’s catching that Doki Doki heartbeat. Watch our very own pavilion through the eyes of a globetrotting creator. 🌍💓

[Orignal video posted on Uptin's Tiktok handle]

29/04/2025

Starting 1 May, Luxembourg workers and pensioners will see a 2.5% pay rise thanks to the country's automatic wage indexation. 📈

confirmed inflation hit 1.7%, triggering the long-expected hike. More cash in your pocket just in time for the holiday! 🎉

But is everyone happy? Business groups still call for indexation reform. 🏛️ Read more to learn more https://bit.ly/4cTIsje

29/04/2025

Mobility Minister Yuriko Backes es is calling on new donors to step in and save Sécurité routière, Luxembourg’s main road safety org, after the ACA pulled its €275K support, the bulk of its budget. 💸

Founded in 1960, the group is behind key safety campaigns and crash stats seen across the country. Backes says her ministry might up its funding, but urges others to join the ride. 🛣️👥

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/42T6K8v

29/04/2025

Luxembourg’s former PMs enjoy perks, but they’re modest compared to others. While former French PMs cost €2.7M in 2023 and Merkel’s expenses hit €900K, Luxembourg keeps it low-key.

Ex-PMs get a secretariat, transport, and security officers, all covered by the state. 🚗🔒 These costs are spread across various state budgets, with no separate line item for transparency.

🕵️‍♂️ Explore the details bit.ly/3EuQbaO

29/04/2025

After ten years of pushing, staff at the European Investment Bank are still waiting for real union rights. 😏

The EIB demands 7% of workers, over 300 people to even recognize a union.
Union Syndicale says that's "unrealistic", and calls out the bank for sticking to "archaic" rules.

Talks? Stuck. Next stop? A possible complaint to the European Ombudsman.

New boss Nadia Calviño says she’s fixing the culture.

🔗 Full story: https://bit.ly/4iLKSSs

28/04/2025

Luxembourg's first-ever help centre for all violence victims 'Victimes de Violences' is here! The Centre offers immediate medical care, legal advice, and support. 💪👩‍⚖️

Minors or adults, the centre is here to help people get back on their feet. 🏃‍♀️

💬 Curious to learn more ? Click the link in bio.

28/04/2025

Housing prices in Luxembourg shot up by 65% (2015-2022). Land prices? Doubled since 2010. 💸🏡

Households are now spending the largest share of their budgets on housing.😢 Read more on how Luxembourg can tackle these challenges https://bit.ly/3ES73Iq📊📊

28/04/2025

Luxembourg wine was under scrutiny after TFA found traces of 'forever chemical', but food agency says ‘no acute health risk for the consumer’. 🍷

A broader review is underway as concerns grow over environmental contamination.🧐Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/44Ll84Z

28/04/2025

Statec data shows 25% employees are international residents, and 47% commute from France, Belgium and Germany.🌍

Luxembourg also bucks the EU trend on pay — women here earn 11.2% more than men. 😎

🧠 Get the full picture here https://bit.ly/4lW7530

28/04/2025

Louis Linster earns ⭐️⭐️ stars for his restaurant in Frisange, grabs his 1st ⭐️, u scores a⭐️for Fields, and @ Prince gets Michelin ⭐️ for his new restaurant.

Ready to taste the stars? Check out these Michelin-awarded gems and savor the flavor of excellence. https://bit.ly/44dcvA1

28/04/2025

On Monday, disrupting public transport, traffic lights, and phone services, a widespread blackout affected major cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Lisbon.

Authorities and grid operator Red Electrica are investigating the cause, while backup plans are in place.

👇 Tap here to get the full scoop https://bit.ly/4jvohe0

28/04/2025

Esch sports centre delays, even further. 😢😢

Due to open in 2023, the Esch-Lallange sports centre, is now facing delays, with costs rising from €34m to €80m. 😳😳

👇 Tap here to get the full scoop https://bit.ly/432P6Aa

28/04/2025

Prime Minister Luc Frieden, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa were in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis on Saturday.

Both leaders praised Francis’ connection with the people and his dedication to the poor. They hope the next pope will build on his legacy.

👇 Tap the link in bio to read the full story https://bit.ly/3GowDFp

28/04/2025

Almost 84% of 15-year-olds in Luxembourg have received at least one dose of the HPV vaccine. With 77.4% fully vaccinated, the country is on track to meet its 2030 targets.

Girls are leading the way, but vaccination rates among boys remain lower, especially older teens. 🧐

📖 To unpack the full story, click now https://bit.ly/42vPHKE

28/04/2025

🏆 Terrace of the Year finalists are here — now it’s your turn! From 25 April to 18 May, vote for your favorite in bars & cafés, leisure, and restaurant categories from the link in bio.

🎁 Vote & you could win:
✨ A luxury 200-piece RAK Porcelain set
✨ A wellness trip to South Tyrol (ULT)
✨ A weekend with the new ID.Buzz GTX01 (Losch Automobile).

Good luck and happy voting! 🗳️

28/04/2025

Mortgage expert Marlon-Yves Nadler explains why monthly instalments, strict lending rules, and rigid bank policies are locking out buyers — especially freelancers, young families, and single-income households. 🔗 Full story — https://bit.ly/4iD6Wyy

He shares why flexibility matters more than chasing the lowest rate, how government support falls short, and why deep structural changes — like 50-year mortgages — are urgently needed.

If you're thinking of buying, renting, or just trying to survive Luxembourg’s property squeeze, this deep dive is a must-read. 👉👉

27/04/2025

Luxembourg's sneaker scene is evolving. As limited-edition pairs slow down, shops like Version Originale & Scoop 86 stay ahead by curating unique collections and offering the personal touch. Can they outpace e-commerce giants? 🤔

🕵️‍♂️ Explore the details—click through here bit.ly/4iBvRSN

27/04/2025

🗳️ Carole Hartmann has been elected president of Luxembourg's Democratic Party with 95.7% of the vote, supported by a predominantly female leadership team.

💡 Read more: https://www.luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/carole-hartmann-elected-president-of-the-democratic-party/62733856.html?utm_content=article&utm_term=luxembourgtimes&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=seeding&utm_source=Facebook =1745767101

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