Luxembourg Times

02/07/2025

💬 A reader writes in with a worry many women share — and executive coach Rachel Treece doesn’t shy away from the truth: 👉 “Quotas might open the door, but it’s you who walks through it.”

In this week’s Ask the Expert, Treece explains why recognising talent and improving gender balance aren't mutually exclusive.

‘If your company is finally widening its lens and recognising talent that’s been there all along – that’s progress, not pity’

02/07/2025

🚨 The parliamentary committee investigating the €61M fraud at Luxembourg’s largest charity, Caritas, has submitted its final report. Despite facing challenges due to lack of cooperation from witnesses, the committee has recommended strengthening the powers of future committees. Full story below 👇

Lawmakers express frustration at lack of co-operation from witnesses in final report

02/07/2025

🚨 Despite union pressure, raising the pension age remains on the table, says Social Security Minister Martine Deprez. Thousands rallied in Luxembourg City over the weekend to protest government pension reforms, including changes to retirement age. Read the full story: https://bit.ly/44v2NaG

The unions have agreed to meet with PM Luc Frieden on July 9, but only if written assurances are given about collective agreements.

02/07/2025

💶 Despite not fully meeting NATO’s 3.5% defence spending goal, Luxembourg will stay well within EU budget rules, says a new report from Scope Ratings.

The Grand Duchy’s AAA credit rating is also expected to remain intact, thanks to strong public finances and a gradual, measured ramp-up in defence outlays.

However, the Grand Duchy will stay within EU deficit and debt rules even with higher Nato expenditures, says Scope Ratings

02/07/2025

🚧 From 11 July to 14 September, most train lines to and from Luxembourg City will be suspended for extensive maintenance and upgrade works. More details 👉 https://bit.ly/44pkfgM

02/07/2025

🚧 Cracks have been discovered in the steel structure of the A8 Moselle bridge at the Perl-Schengen border, leading to immediate traffic restrictions. More details in the article below 👇

All vehicles over 3.5 tonnes banned from overtaking and must maintain a minimum distance of 50 metres to the vehicle ahead

02/07/2025

🇨🇳 The Chinese embassy in Luxembourg has strongly condemned comments by Donald Trump’s nominee for US ambassador, Stacey Feinberg, after she accused Beijing of “nefarious” influence in Luxembourg. The embassy called her views “distorted,” “ideologically prejudiced” and warned they will “backfire.” 💡 Read the full story (FREE article): https://bit.ly/44R9jcf

The Chinese Students Association at the University of Luxembourg also hit back after Feinberg accused them of educating spies.

02/07/2025

☕❄️ We've sipped our way across the Grand Duchy to find the best icy brews that’ll keep you cool and caffeinated all summer long 👇

Warning: reading may cause cravings 😍

Where can you get the perfect iced coffee? Be warned: Our suggestions might have you drooling

02/07/2025

📉 ING Luxembourg saw profits drop from €263m to €163m in 2024 as it shut down its retail banking arm to focus on wealthier clients. The bank also cut jobs and closed branches, with assets and retail revenues continuing to fall. 📌 More on the latest annual results here: https://bit.ly/4nIhaBs

01/07/2025

🥗 Why do we feel tired, hungry, or moody after certain meals? It’s all about blood sugar spikes – and you can prevent them with a few smart habits. Read the full article to learn how small changes can make a big difference. 👇

We explain what glucose spikes are, how to recognise them, and the measures that are medically proven to lower them

01/07/2025

🚨 The director of the Escher Conservatoire has been placed on leave following allegations of misconduct involving teaching staff. Full story: https://bit.ly/45PWG33

01/07/2025

🏡 House prices and rents rose in Luxembourg during the second quarter of 2025, with new apartments seeing the sharpest increase at +6.1% compared to Q1, according to a report from atHome.

New apartments recorded the sharpest quarterly increase, with prices up by more than 6% compared to Q1, according to report from atHome