Weather warnings issued as potential named storm forecast to affect the UK

While the impacts for the UK are not thought severe enough for this low pressure system to be named by the Met Office, we could still end up talking about a named storm. With much stronger winds expected in northern France or Belgium on Thursday,...

BBC weather presenter gives UK Storm Bram verdict as warnings issued

12:06, 22 Oct 2025 Storm Bram could be named in the UK this week(Image: Roni Bintang, Getty Images) BBC lead weather presenter Simon King has shared his assessment on the likelihood of a storm being officially named in the UK this week. The...

Europe’s sustainable finance crossroads: Will SFDR 2.0 close the transparency gap?

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) recently released their 2025 Annual Report on Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) Disclosures under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). While the report highlights notable progress on PAIs...

Planned for more than 4,000 people: Luxembourg City deems major Kockelscheuer hotel project too large

Luxembourg City has ruled that the proposed Forêt d'Or hotel complex in Kockelscheuer is too large in scale, with no building permit requested or approved so far, though the project could move forward in a reduced form if it meets planning and...

On Thursday: Meteolux places whole country under yellow weather warning for dangerous winds

Winds of up to 85km/h are expected on Thursday and could cause potential dangerous situations across Luxembourg. Heavy winds and stormy conditions are expected on Thursday, prompting a yellow weather warning for Luxembourg from 6am to midnight on...

Due to high demand: Long delays in Climate Bonus Living Scheme payments

Thousands of Climate Bonus subsidy applications are facing delays of up to a year due to high demand and frequent form errors, but the Environment Ministry plans new support measures, online improvements, and a future pre-financing system to speed...

K-water bolsters ties with Luxembourg on AI-backed water systems

Korea Water Resources Corp., or K-water, announced Wednesday that it has showcased its artificial intelligence-powered water management technologies to an economic delegation from Luxembourg, aiming to deepen digital innovation and research...

Weather & Traffic: Tuesday 21 October: cloudy with a chance of showers

Today's weather promises to keep us on our toes with a chance of rain to break up the relentless cloud. With day after day of grey skies and downpours, we have truly entered autumn now. Today promises to be overcast with potential showers...

Turkmenistan Participates in Ministerial Meeting in Luxembourg: Focus on Trans-Caspian Corridor and Green Agenda

On 20 October 2025, a Turkmenistan delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Myahri Byashimova participated in a ministerial meeting in Luxembourg, held following the EU Foreign Affairs Council session. The meeting brought together...

Bulgarian Environment Minister Highlights Water Cycle Restoration, Clean Water Access as Key to EU Sustainability

Bulgaria sees the restoration of the water cycle, ensuring clean and accessible water for all, and promoting a competitive water industry as key prerequisites for the sustainable development of the European Union (EU), Environment and Water...

Luxembourg Funds Industry Confident That It Can Ride Out Market Storms

During a recent meeting with journalists, the CEO of the Luxembourg funds industry discussed the popularity of alternative funds, what he thinks about risks to sectors including credit, and the need to get more European savers' money out of...

BBC weather presenter issues verdict on Storm Bram as warnings issued

A period of low pressure is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds this week (Image: Liverpool Echo) Lead weather presenter at the BBC, Simon King, has given his verdict on whether a storm could be named in the UK this week. Speculation on...

Speech by Commissioner Kadis at the Environment Council: Environmental Aspects of the European Ocean Pact – Preserving Marine Biodiversity

European Commission Speech Luxembourg, 21 Oct 2025 Dear colleagues, I would like to thank the Danish Presidency for putting the European Ocean Pact on the agenda today. The ocean is Europe's lifeline. It offers ...

Weather & Traffic: Monday 20 October: Grab your brolly!

The unsettled spell continues, with light rain early on giving way to frequent showers through the afternoon and evening. Rain and cloud are back with a vengeance this week, with wet weather forecast to linger until Friday. Sunshine may be in...

Moldovan energy minister, more officials discuss strengthening regional energy security, accelerating Moldova's integration into European energy market in Luxembourg

The continuation of energy reforms, strengthening regional energy security, and accelerating Moldova's integration into the European energy market have been the main topics analyzed by Energy Minister Dorin Junghietu, who had a string of...

Parliamentary debate: Luxembourg's farmers will not lose out under new agricultural policy, EU commissioner insists

Luxembourg-born EU Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen said national farmers will not lose 20% of their funding under the reformed EU-wide policies, as stipulated by critics. Hansen addressed Luxembourg's parliament on Monday to clarify...

Alstom and FGC unveil first train for new express rail link to Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Alstom and FGC have revealed the first train for the new Barcelona-El Prat Airport express link, set to launch between 2026 and 2027. Alstom and Catalan rail operator Ferrocarrils de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) have presented the first of...

Delegation of Turkmenistan participates in ministerial meeting on strengthening interregional connectivity in Luxembourg

21 October 2025 113 Delegation of Turkmenistan participates in ministerial meeting on strengthening interregional connectivity in Luxembourg On October 20, 2025, a delegation from Turkmenistan led by Deputy Foreign Minister Myahri Byashimova took...

EU Environment Council Meets on COP30 Mandate, Water, and Oceans

The EU Environment Council (ENVI), made up of the bloc’s environment ministers, will meet in Luxembourg on 21 October to discuss a packed agenda on COP30, the European Water Resilience Strategy, and the European Ocean Pact. The meeting is chaired...

High-level meeting in Luxembourg: Energy Minister: Moldova can become solid pillar in regional energy architecture

The Republic of Moldova can become a solid pillar in the regional energy architecture—a reliable partner contributing to Europe's stability and sustainability. Minister of Energy Dorin Junghietu made the statement at the EU's TTE Energy Council...