7 Aug 2026, 13:30 UTC98 views1 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Photo
The authorities of the French department of Moselle have submitted an official application to build two new EPR2-generation nuclear reactors at the Cattenom nuclear power station. The project has the backing of the business community, but neighbouring Luxembourg has expressed concern over the current problems with the plant’s power units, three of which are currently shut down due to drought and maintenance.
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7 Aug 2026, 10:15 UTC116 views1 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Photo
Scouts in Luxembourg have successfully sold around 200 stone pillars from the historic Adolf Bridge at a price of 175 euros each. The proceeds will go towards educational programmes in Africa and South America. The balustrade elements, dating from the 1960s, were handed over to the charity following a major renovation of the flyover.
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6 Aug 2026, 12:30 UTC159 viewsread 8 August 2026 Photo
In July, annual inflation in Luxembourg stabilised at 2.2 per cent, prompting Statec to review the timing of the next pay rise. According to the baseline scenario, the next increase is not expected until the third quarter of 2027. The main factor was a fall in fuel prices against the backdrop of government support measures.
6 Aug 2026, 11:00 UTC162 views1 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Photo
During the night of 3 to 4 August, more than 60 gravestones were damaged at the cemetery in Bettembourg. The local authorities have strongly condemned the incident, begun assessing the damage and lodged a formal complaint with the police. An investigation is underway to establish all the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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6 Aug 2026, 10:30 UTC144 viewsread 8 August 2026 Photo
Unusually high temperatures and a lack of rainfall have led to historically low water levels in key European rivers. Due to falling water levels in the Rhine, cargo ships at the Luxembourg port of Mertert are being loaded to just 25–30 per cent of their capacity. Logistics companies are urgently switching freight to rail and road transport to prevent supply chains from collapsing.
5 Aug 2026, 12:45 UTC169 views1 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Photo
It accounts for 17.5 per cent of all paid sick days. The average duration of treatment is 28 days, and the sharpest rise in the number of such cases has been recorded in the construction sector.
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5 Aug 2026, 11:45 UTC164 views1 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Photo
The OGBL trade union and the National Health Laboratory have renewed their collective agreement, improving conditions for 415 staff members. The agreement provides for a one-off retroactive bonus covering the years 2023–2025, an increase in holiday pay and the value of meal vouchers. The negotiations were concluded in less than a year, establishing new standards for remuneration.
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5 Aug 2026, 11:15 UTC159 viewsread 8 August 2026 Photo
However, only two-thirds of the course is currently open. This is due to the risk of rockfalls. The authorities have secured only part of the site by erecting temporary fencing at a cost of 80,000 euros, which has enabled 12 of the 18 planned holes to be opened.
5 Aug 2026, 10:15 UTC143 viewsread 8 August 2026 Photo
The prison guard sustained injuries to his face and skull. The Luxembourg Prison Officers’ Association has highlighted a catastrophic staff shortage and called on the authorities to take urgent action, emphasising that endless political initiatives are no longer capable of protecting staff.
4 Aug 2026, 10:30 UTC190 viewsread 8 August 2026 Photo
Luxembourg’s National Ethics Commission has published an 80-page report on surrogacy following 40 meetings. Experts and politicians agree on only one thing: the interests of a child born through assisted reproductive technology must remain the top priority when addressing any administrative barriers.
4 Aug 2026, 09:30 UTC188 views1 reactionsread 8 August 2026 Photo
In 2025, the number of new battery-only electric vehicles increased by 30 per cent. Freight transport statistics also showed an increase of 0.9 per cent. Furthermore, figures for 2024 indicate a 2.2 per cent reduction in road deaths across the EU, with 6.7 billion passenger journeys made.
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3 Aug 2026, 10:30 UTC222 viewsread 8 August 2026 Photo
The artificial lake, created in the 1970s, covers 27 hectares. During its construction, the ruins of one of the largest Roman villas north of the Alps were discovered. Today, the shallow lake, which requires constant dredging to remove silt, serves as a bathing spot and the venue for the large-scale e-Lake music festival.
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