The Agrivoltaic Movement Pivots To Green Hydrogen

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. The global agrivoltaic industry launched just a few years ago, with the aim of enabling crops and livestock to share the space with rural solar power plants. Also called...

EU interior ministers discuss Schengen and return policy in Luxembourg

The EU interior ministers began the meeting with a working breakfast, at which they discussed the impact of the current geopolitical situation on the EU's internal security, with a focus on the situation in Gaza. The ministers welcomed the latest...

'Lëtz prepare': Luxembourgish PM presents National Resilience Strategy to tackle emergency threats

The strategy features 149 planned actions to make Luxembourg more resilient, whatever the circumstances may be, in light of rising security threats. On Monday morning, Luxembourgish Prime Minister and the High Commission for National Protection...

The 21st CIIF Market presents 21 projects from eight countries

27/10/2025 - The event in Tenerife, featuring filmmakers Marco Berger, Marina Seresesky and Omar Al Abdul Razzak, showcases new works and includes a professional agenda Director Omar Al Abdul Razzak, selected with his project The Pain of the...

Transact CEO: ‘We’re building the best AI-ready platform for advisers’

Transact chief executive Tom Dunbar says the platform is on a mission to build the UK’s best AI-ready ecosystem for financial advisers. He says this next phase will combine seamless integrations, automation and digital efficiency to make financial...

Osaka Expo 2025: Luxembourg named most sustainable pavilion under 1,500m2

As the Osaka Expo 2025 draws to a close this week, Luxembourg was awarded a prize for having the most sustainable pavilion under 1,500 square metres. On Sunday evening, the Grand Duchy received first prize for having the most sustainable...

EU Council to discuss trade with Ukraine today

At today's meeting of the EU Council in Luxembourg, EU agriculture ministers will discuss ways to increase Ukrainian exports. Denmark's Minister for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Jacob Jensen, stated this before the beginning of the meeting....

On Luxembourg's roads: Police checks will be stepped up until the end of the year

On Monday, Luxembourg's police announced the launch of its winter prevention and road safety campaign. The police will be keeping a close eye on motorists over the next three months with the announcement of their winter campaign of road checks and...

Tiffany Trichet (SPIE) wins the International Fleet Sustainability Manager of the Year Award

Tiffany Trichet, the Group Indirect Procurement Manager for SPIE Operations, has won this year’s International Fleet Sustainability Manager of the Year Award. Trichet received this award for her exceptional leadership in advancing fleet...

Spain holds firm on 2035 combustion vehicle ban

Spain is aligning with a 2035 European Union ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. In addition, many Spanish cities have implemented their own Low Emission Zones (LEZs) that restrict the use of older, more polluting vehicles. EU-wide ban...

Weather & Traffic: Monday 6 October: Hazy like Monday morning

Not much sun to go around as we start the new week, but it should improve as we go along. Early morning fog will be waiting for us and, once it lifts, a bunch of clouds will take its place, making sure we don't see a lot of sun today. On the other...

IUCN World Conservation Congress: Environment minister calls for global investment in nature-based solutions

Luxembourg is pushing for stronger ties between public and private funding in global conservation, as Environment Minister Serge Wilmes joins international efforts in Abu Dhabi to finance nature-based solutions. How can private money circulating...

Europe close: Stocks manage gains amid geopolitical optimism

The pan-European Stoxx 600 rose 0.22% to 577.03, as Germany’s DAX added 0.28% to 24,308.78, France’s CAC 40 gained 0.16% to 8,239.18, and London’s FTSE 100 was up 0.09% at 9,653.82. “Optimism about the potential for a US-China trade agreement was...

'5 per cent is NO': Luxembourg collective publishes manifesto against EU militarisation

As the EU prepares to invest hundreds of billions into defence, a Luxembourg-based collective is pushing back, calling for money to be redirected toward climate, health, and education. The European Union plans to invest up to 800 billion euros in...

Weather & Traffic: Sunday 5 October: New Duke, old weather

Perhaps fittingly, it's going to be one of those typical days we know and love, here in the Grand Duchy. Saturday was a bit crazy, and while today is expected to be less intense, we're still going to see some action. We start off with some...

Czech minister slams Commission’s ‘chaotic steps’ in deforestation rules overhaul

The European Commission’s bid to simplify the EU’s deforestation rules is turning out to be anything but simple. After weeks of behind-closed-doors talks with diplomats and MEPs, the Commission last week unveiled its plan to tweak the EU...

Luxembourg’s Grand Duke Henri abdicates, passes throne to his son Guillaume in historic, star-studded ceremony

Grand Duke Henri, of Luxembourg has abdicated the throne in favor of his son, Guillaume, in a historic ceremony attended by world leaders and royals on Friday. The 70-year-old, who is Europe’s richest royal with a staggering $4 billion net worth,...

Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri, 70, abdicates in favour of his son at ceremony attended by glamorous royals from across the world

Luxembourg installed a new head of state on Friday, with Grand Duke Henri, 70, abdicating the throne and his son Guillaume, 43, taking his place. Henri revealed in a shock announcement last December that he would be bringing his then-24-year reign...

Weather & Traffic: Saturday 4 October: Yellow alert for wind across Luxembourg

HDG Guillaume's accession celebrations will have gusto, as strong winds, courtesy of Storm Amy, are set to sweep across the Grand Duchy. Winds with gusts up to 70Km/h and heavy rain are on the coronoation menu this Saturday. In the morning we can...

Electromobility: 'Room for improvement' despite rise in Luxembourg's EV sales

The Climate Agency and the ACL reviewed the electric vehicle situation in the Grand Duchy in the run-up to the country's first "Go electric day". "Go electric day" will take place on 19 October and will seek to raise awareness and inform the...