From Helene Fischer to the Village People: Yuriko Backes brings Danish-style singalong tradition to Luxembourg ministry

RTL Lëtzebuerg adapted for RTL Today Following a visit to Denmark, Minister for Mobility and Public Works Yuriko Backes has instilled a new tradition with her colleagues. After a visit to Copenhagen, Mobility Minister Yuriko Backes introduced a Danish …

Growing pressure: No fuel shortages, just soaring costs for Luxembourg's commuters

Luxembourg may not be facing empty petrol pumps, but for many residents and cross-border commuters, the fuel crisis is already hitting where it hurts most: their way to work. Across Europe, the situation is escalating, with protests and supply disruptions …

What's On? 16–19 April: 7 things to do in and around Luxembourg this weekend

1. Luxembourg’s most wholesome tradition What: 25th edition of the Duck race Where: Grund, Luxembourg City When: Saturday, 18 April – more info here Luxembourg at Luxembourg’s best! The duck race attracts thousands of visitors to watch a stream of rubber …

STATEC forecast: Luxembourg set for population explosion, potentially hitting one million by 2070

Luxembourg’s population continues to grow and could approach one million residents by 2070, according to new projections by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (STATEC). As of December 2025, the Grand Duchy had around 691,000 …

Speedmarathon: Over 2,600 motorists caught speeding in Luxembourg

RTL Infos adapted for RTL Today The Grand Ducal police's speedmarathon initiative was in full force on Wednesday, as nearly 288 speedchecks occured in a 24 hour period. Around 2,637 motorists were caught speeding across Luxembourg during Wednesday’s …

Luxembourg-based: Nutella maker says targeted in EU antitrust probe

Italian confectionery giant Ferrero said it is cooperating with EU regulators after inspectors raided its offices as part of a probe into suspected antitrust violations, including possible restrictions on cross-border trade within the bloc. Confectionary …

Plans approved: Medical right to be forgotten to be enshrined in Luxembourg law

Cross-border finances: Germany-based workers do not have to pay back taxes on Luxembourg overtime – for now

RTL Lëtzebuerg adapted for RTL Today A long-running dispute over whether overtime worked tax-free in Luxembourg must be retrospectively taxed in Germany has taken a turn in favour of cross-border commuters, at least temporarily. For the time being, cross- …

CA(H)RE service: Ministry of Education's 30-strong team supports severely ill students across Luxembourg

The Ministry of Education’s support group for pupils in hospital or in remission (CA(H)RE) has 30 staff members who assist students with severe illnesses throughout their educational journey. In July 2025, 12-year-old Constance was diagnosed with Hodgkin …

Cannes Film Festival: Three Luxembourg co-productions to be featured in prestigious Directors' Fortnight

RTL Lëtzebuerg adapted for RTL Today Luxembourg's film industry will shine at the 79th Cannes Film Festival with three co-productions to be featured in the prestigious Directors' Fortnight section, among other highlights. Luxembourg’s film industry …