📢 The OGBL trade union has announced that Caritas Luxembourg has secured the payment of September salaries for its employees, following a meeting with the charity's crisis committee regarding the €61 million embezzlement scandal. luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/uni…

🚨 Alain Hoffmann, a 2023 ADR local election candidate, has resigned after a post on RTL's website sparked outrage. Hoffmann called for leftists to be “knifed” and referred to asylum seekers as “scum.” luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/adr…

💸 EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager has identified Luxembourg as a key player in facilitating multinational corporations' tax avoidance, despite improvements in transparency. luxtimes.lu/europeanunion/…

🗳️ The European Social Democrats are threatening to withhold support from Ursula von der Leyen's bid for another term as European Commission President. luxtimes.lu/europeanunion/…

📚 As the new school year approaches, it’s common for children to feel anxious—even when they know their classmates. Counsellor Laura Fox shares valuable tips to help support your child through their nerves and boost their confidence. 💪 luxtimes.lu/yourluxembourg…

📱 As Luxembourg prepares for the new school year, the debate over smartphone use in schools is in full swing. Supporters argue it could improve focus, combat cyberbullying, and create healthier learning environments. But not everyone agrees. luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/deb…

🌍 As the climate crisis intensifies, the debate between mitigation (reducing emissions) and adaptation (finding ways to survive) grows louder. But experts agree: both are vital. luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/cli…

🎡 As Luxembourg's iconic Schueberfouer wraps up, locals say goodbye to the "Fouer" while expats fondly bid farewell to the "Schuebi." Did you know? The Schueberfouer dates all the way back to 1340, founded by John the Blind! luxtimes.lu/yourluxembourg…

🔒 Four Russian oligarchs with significant business ties to Luxembourg have lost their latest legal challenge against EU sanctions. Read more: bit.ly/3B9dwwo

🚨 The Luxembourg government has expressed serious safety concerns over the French nuclear power plant in Cattenom, just across the border, which could continue operating past its 40-year lifespan. luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/lux…

🚸 Latest stats reveal a shift in school enrolment: public international schools are booming while private schools are losing ground. luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/int…

❄️ Luxembourg cools down as autumn approaches - so make the most of this weekend with theatre, photography, parties, and a film festival! 💃 Check out the FREE article for the full list of events: luxtimes.lu/culture/what-s…

🌍 Despite dropping to 6th place overall in the latest Global Retirement Index, Luxembourg took the top spot in health for retirees thanks to improved life expectancy and consistently strong healthcare indicators. luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/lux…

🔎 Journalist Charlotte Wirth is suing the Luxembourg government for refusing to release documents detailing the country’s cooperation with EU border agency Frontex. luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/lux…

💶 The European Central Bank cut its key deposit rate by 25 bps to 3.5% as inflation cools and the economy slows. With inflation near the 2% target, the ECB is focusing on preventing an 'economic stumble'. luxtimes.lu/businessandfin…

🚨 A €61 million fraud targeting Luxembourg-based charity Caritas has disrupted payments to landlords participating in the 'gestion locative sociale' (GLS) program, which offers affordable housing to individuals in emergency situations. luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/car…

🚨 A Luxembourg Red Cross worker has been arrested on charges of luring women from Colombia to Europe under false pretenses, then forcing them into prostitution in Belgian brothels. luxtimes.lu/europeanunion/…

🚨 In response to the €61 million embezzlement scandal, a new non-profit organization, Hëllef um Terrain (HUT) or "Help on the Ground," is taking shape to assume Caritas Luxembourg's activities. luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/car…

🏡 The Special Fund for Affordable Housing increased its spending by 7% in 2023, allocating over €176 million towards the construction and acquisition of new homes. luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/hou…

🤝 Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden met with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in Budapest for "open and honest" discussions on key European issues, including the rule of law, EU values, and economic competitiveness. luxtimes.lu/luxembourg/fri…