Luxembourg recognizes Palestine ‘because it is right thing to do,’ says premier

Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden on Tuesday said his country recognized the state of Palestine “because it is the right thing to do,” Anadolu reports. During a speech at the European Parliament plenary session in Strasbourg on Tuesday, he...

Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation: CSSF Turns the ESMA SFDR “Reality Check” into Concrete Expectations with Illustrative Good‑Practice Samples

On 30 September 2025, the Luxembourg regulator, the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (the “CSSF”), published its feedback report (the “Report”) on the European Supervisory and Markets Authority’s (“ESMA”) 2023–2024 Common...

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...

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...

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...

The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth

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'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: 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...

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...

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...

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...

'Water is life': Luxembourg fruit farmers share environmental and political concerns

The Luxembourg Fruit Growers’ Association is once again calling for greater awareness of industry issues among the public and policymakers. Water remains a major concern "Water is life", said president Jean-Claude Muller, and yet it is in...

Inspired by Sir David Attenborough: St George's International School launches new sustainability project

On Thursday night, St Georges International School launched its new sustainability project, Ocean Gatekeepers, alongside an inspirational screening of David Attenborough's Ocean. Thursday 9 October marked the launch of a new sustainability project...

Luxembourg’s grand duke to abdicate after 25 years, passing throne to son

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Goals and highlights from Germany 4 vs 0 Luxembourg in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in Europe

EVENT ENDED Germany demonstrated absolute dominance with a flawless collective performance. Joshua Kimmich shone with two goals, David Raum converted a precise free kick, and Serge Gnabry capped the performance with a goal and an inspired...

Weather & Traffic: Friday 3 October: The big day arrives, but the weather has other ideas

Today, HDG Guillaume will officially be sworn in as Grand Duke of Luxembourg. Unfortunately for him – and for us – the weather isn’t rising to the occasion. Not quite what we were hoping for on the weather front... It will be grey all morning,...

Luxembourg’s grand duke to abdicate, passing throne to his son

This photo combination shows Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, (left), Dec 1, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Luxembourg's Crown Prince Guillaume in Tokyo, June 10, 2024. (AP) LUXEMBOURG, Oct 2, (AP):A monarchy at the heart of Europe is...