Your Weekly Recap: Luxembourg rugby player arrested over fatal assault, solar eclipse mesmerises Grand Duchy, and Colombia earthquake death toll reaches 273
Published: August 14, 2026 09:58
Your Weekly Recap for 10–14 August 2026.
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Water conservation initiative: New water storage system helps Parc Housen save water
Published: August 14, 2026 08:05
Faced with drought and dwindling water reserves, Parc Housen has installed a large water pouch to collect rainwater and pool water for irrigating sports fields, with emergency services also benefiting from the system.
New details emerge: Luxembourg-based brothers suspected in fatal altercation at Italian club
Published: August 14, 2026 07:28
Two Luxembourg-based brothers, including a national rugby player, are under investigation over the death of a 34-year-old man following a violent incident outside a nightclub in Sangineto, Calabria.
Esch-sur-Alzette: L'Escale centre offers a lifeline for those without a home after hospital stay
Published: August 14, 2026 07:24
When people have no safe place to recover after hospitalisation, Maison Médico-Psycho-Sociale L’Escale in Esch-sur-Alzette provides them with a vital transitional home and holistic support.
Waterways under pressure: Drinking water reserves remain stable despite drought
Published: August 14, 2026 06:30
While Luxembourg’s current drought is leaving increasingly visible marks on the country’s waterways, drinking water supply remains secure for now and the Esch-sur-Sûre reservoir is at a comfortable level, though some rivers and streams are seeing…
Emergency services: Car crashes into wall in Harlange, fires reported across the country
Published: August 14, 2026 05:26
Emergency services responded to two separate accidents with three people injured on Thursday evening, while several fires broke out in different locations.
Weather & Traffic: Friday 14 August: Red hot Luxembourg summer
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/friday-14-august-red-hot-luxembourg-summer-751116464
Published: August 14, 2026 03:00
We still have a couple more days in the frying pan before things start to cool down.
Fuel prices: SP98 fuel to go up in price from Friday
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/sp98-fuel-to-go-up-in-price-from-friday-1498208121
Published: August 13, 2026 16:55
The government has announced a fresh increase in super unleaded (SP98) petrol from Friday.
Update: now extinguished: Fire breaks out in large field in Boxhorn
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/field-on-fire-in-boxhorn-flames-under-control-1921438385
Published: August 13, 2026 16:23
The emergency services confirmed a large fire broke out in a field in the municipality of Wincrange on Thursday afternoon.
Ministry confirms: Justice minister Elisabeth Margue gives birth to baby boy
Published: August 13, 2026 15:49
The Ministry of Justice announced on Thursday that minister Elisabeth Margue has become the mother of a healthy baby boy.
Due to extreme temperatures: SIDEC to collect bins early on Friday in selected municipalities
Published: August 13, 2026 14:32
Due to the high temperatures forecast for Friday, SIDEC has announced a revised timetable for bin collections.
Near Wiltz: Scammer posing as courier steals victim's credit card
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/scammer-posing-as-courier-steals-victims-credit-card-330508335
Published: August 13, 2026 13:45
A scammer posed as a courier and succeeded in stealing their victim's credit card while pretending to deliver a parcel in Roullingen.
Driving under the influence: Car hits cyclist in Bech-Kleinmacher
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/car-hits-cyclist-in-bech-kleinmacher-724292909
Published: August 13, 2026 13:20
A cyclist was injured after being hit by a car on Wednesday evening. The driver was later found to be under the influence of drugs.
Investigations ongoing: Multiple home burglaries and attempted e-scooter theft reported
Published: August 13, 2026 12:52
Two incidents involving stolen property in Luxembourg were reported on Wednesday and Thursday.
Salmonella risk: Eggs from Econom and Everyday are being recalled
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/eggs-from-econom-and-everyday-are-being-recalled-1760963225
Published: August 13, 2026 12:08
There is a recall in place for eggs from Econom and Everyday; both products were sold nationwide by Colruyt Group.
Working poor in Luxembourg: Dr Bernard Thill warns poverty is rising despite employment
Published: August 13, 2026 10:33
Speaking to RTL, Dr Bernard Thill, honorary president of MĂ©decins du Monde, highlighted the growing financial struggles faced by many residents who, despite being employed, still hover around the poverty line.
Forests under stress: Luxembourg’s forests show early signs of distress amid prolonged drought
Published: August 13, 2026 08:45
Extended dry weather and high temperatures have caused many trees in Luxembourg’s forests to shed their leaves early, with experts warning of long-term consequences for the ecosystem.
Additional facility in the north: New vehicle inspection centre opens in Wiltz
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/new-vehicle-inspection-centre-opens-in-wiltz-385734111
Published: August 13, 2026 08:33
Drivers in northern Luxembourg now have an additional location for technical vehicle inspections and related services.
Roomie Radar: Platform aims to help expats find rooms in Luxembourg
Published: August 13, 2026 08:10
Created by two expats in Luxembourg, Roomie Radar aims to simplify the process of finding accommodation for young expats, while helping to minimise the risk of rental scams.
Emergency services: Two people scale RTL antennas in Junglinster during solar eclipse
Published: August 13, 2026 07:10
Emergency services responded to two road accidents and an unusual incident involving the RTL antennas in Junglinster on Wednesday evening.
Amid rising temperatures: Experts warn of gardening mistakes putting Luxembourg's insects at risk
Published: August 13, 2026 06:58
Conservation experts warn that common gardening mistakes and rising temperatures are threatening insect populations and offer practical advice on how to create healthier habitats.
Celestial event: Luxembourg witnesses its most spectacular solar eclipse in 27 years
Published: August 13, 2026 06:04
On Wednesday, 12 August, Luxembourg experienced its most significant astronomical event in nearly three decades as a solar eclipse obscured nearly 90% of the Sun.
Weather & Traffic: Thursday 13 August: Where's an eclipse when you need it
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/thursday-13-august-wheres-an-eclipse-when-you-need-it-792273123
Published: August 13, 2026 03:00
The sun is way too hot.
Estimated cost of €390 million: Environmental organisation raises legal concerns over Alzingen bypass project
Published: August 12, 2026 17:16
Environmental organisation natur&ëmwelt has criticised the planned bypass through the protected Natura 2000 area 'Vallée supérieure de l’Alzette' and is examining possible legal action.
Hesperange and Kirchberg: Two arrested after break-in, man in custody for sexual assault suspicion
Published: August 12, 2026 16:33
Police arrested two men following a break-in at a detached house in Hesperange and detained another individual on Kirchberg suspected of sexual offences, with investigations ongoing in both cases.
Emergency services: One injured in crash between Dreiborn and Flaxweiler
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/one-injured-in-crash-between-dreiborn-and-flaxweiler-2105157887
Published: August 12, 2026 16:29
A traffic accident occurred at 4.34pm on Wednesday on the CR 122 between Dreiborn and Flaxweiler, leaving one person injured.
Minister for Home Affairs responds: Luxembourg recorded over 500 vegetation and forest fires since 2022
Published: August 12, 2026 14:02
According to a response from Minister for Home Affairs Léon Gloden to a parliamentary question posed by the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party (LSAP), there have been 466 grass, field, or scrub fires and 46 forest fires across Luxembourg since the start…
Wanted under European warrant: Luxembourg police hand over 57-year-old man to German authorities in Trier
Published: August 12, 2026 13:20
The man was wanted under a European arrest warrant, as well as several other warrants in Germany.
Food safety warning: Possible glass contamination in Oberweis 'Filet américain' sandwich
Published: August 12, 2026 12:15
Consumers are advised not to eat the product due to potential presence of foreign glass objects.
Ahead of October return: Josée Lorsché says focus remains on substantive work, not media appearances
Published: August 12, 2026 09:28
Incoming Green MP Josée Lorsché discusses her unexpected return to the Chamber, her priorities in policy and communication, and the future of the Greens in a changing political landscape.
Starting on 15 August: RTL online comments to be centralised on social media
Published: August 12, 2026 09:00
New interactive features will be introduced across RTL sites while article comments move to external platforms as of Saturday.
Health system at a crossroads: Unions and opposition warn of weakened healthcare after AMMD rejects new CNS agreement
Published: August 12, 2026 08:30
The decision by the Luxembourg Association of Doctors and Dentists (AMMD) to not sign a new agreement with the National Health Fund (CNS) has sparked criticism, with unions and opposition parties warning of risks to the solidarity-based healthcare system.
Expert weighs in: Are bronze statues stolen from Luxembourg cemeteries to create art forgeries?
Published: August 12, 2026 07:01
Recent thefts of bronze crosses and sculptures from cemeteries in Hollerich and Bettembourg have sparked concern, with antiques expert Mike Decker suggesting these are not random acts of vandalism but part of a larger criminal scheme.
Calabrian nightclub death: Luxembourg rugby player and brother arrested after fatal altercation in Italy
Published: August 12, 2026 06:21
Two Luxembourgish brothers, including a national rugby team player, have been arrested in Calabria following the death of a 34-year-old man outside a nightclub.
Mediation not over: Health Minister Deprez responds to AMMD's refusal to sign CNS agreement
Published: August 12, 2026 05:53
The Luxembourg Association of Doctors and Dentists has announced it will not sign a new convention with the National Health Fund (CNS), but Health Minister Martine Deprez insists the government remains open to dialogue.
Weather & Traffic: Wednesday 12 August: One word: Sunshine
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/wednesday-12-august-one-word-sunshine-1683500999
Published: August 12, 2026 03:00
A sweltering, sunshine-filled day awaits us, with a yellow alert in place for the south of country due to high temperatures.
At the pump: Significant increase in petrol, diesel, and heating oil prices
Published: August 11, 2026 16:47
Fuel prices are set to rise sharply from Wednesday, with diesel jumping by more than 10 cents per litre and petrol increasing by 7 cents. Heating oil will see the biggest increase, climbing by 11 cents per litre.
Emergency services: CGDIS responds to multiple accidents and fires on Tuesday
Published: August 11, 2026 15:30
Emergency services were kept busy on Tuesday, responding to several road accidents that left three people injured, as well as two separate fires in Hassel and Bereldange.
Sanitary risk: Swimming prohibited at Burfelt and Rommwiss beaches due to toxic algae
Published: August 11, 2026 13:18
Swimming, fishing, and allowing pets to drink are now banned at Burfelt and Rommwiss beaches on the Upper Sûre Lake after dangerous blue-green algae were detected.
Police: Multiple thefts and burglaries reported in Luxembourg City, Senningerberg, and Bettembourg
Published: August 11, 2026 13:11
Police have recorded a series of thefts and burglaries in recent days across Luxembourg City, Senningerberg, and Bettembourg.
Investigation ongoing: Police seize drugs and cash in Esch and Dudelange
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-seize-drugs-and-cash-in-esch-and-dudelange-310107337
Published: August 11, 2026 12:26
Officers confiscated drugs, cash, and a mobile phone during two separate incidents in Esch and Dudelange on Monday night and early Tuesday morning.
New UEL president: Marc Lauer identifies four key challenges for Luxembourg's economy
Published: August 11, 2026 09:48
As he prepares to succeed Michel Reckinger at the head of the UEL, Marc Lauer told RTL the federation's priorities remain on tax, labour law, and social security.
Fraud ring: Suspect extradited from Italy in 'mum and dad' phone scam investigation
Published: August 11, 2026 09:20
A 36-year-old suspected of helping a fraud ring target victims in Luxembourg with 'mum and dad' phone scams has been extradited from Italy, prosecutors said.
Prevention over punishment: Respect.lu warns of rising online radicalisation risks in Luxembourg
Published: August 11, 2026 08:49
Speaking to RTL, Karin Weyer, psychologist, psychotherapist, and director of the Respect.lu radicalisation prevention centre, points to a growing societal climate of extremism and online hate.