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Upcoming CFL engineering works: Train cancellations and rail replacement services to affect commutes
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/train-cancellations-and-rail-replacement-services-to-affect-commutes-1107648368
Published: October 23, 2026 13:19
Multiple train routes in Luxembourg will be affected by engineering works from 31 October until 8 November 2026, say CFL.
Pupils to change passwords ASAP: Luxembourg secondary schools fall victim to phishing attack
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-secondary-schools-fall-victim-to-phishing-attack-1800228317
Published: October 23, 2026 12:52
A phishing scam involving a false education.lu website has targeted secondary schools in Luxembourg, stealing user data.
Shed fire: Esch-sur-Alzette residents advised to keep windows closed due to smoke
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/esch-sur-alzette-residents-advised-to-keep-windows-closed-due-to-smoke-1667740310
Published: October 23, 2026 12:48
LU-Alert issued a warning to residents in the area around Esch-sur-Alzette following a fire on Friday.
Emergency services: Three injured in traffic collisions on Friday morning
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/three-injured-in-traffic-collisions-on-friday-morning-1394319604
Published: October 23, 2026 12:38
Accidents occurred in Niederanven, Alzingen and Oberpallen on Friday morning, injuring three.
€300,000 in losses: Foundation for Access to Housing also falls victim to VEFA developer bankruptcy
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/foundation-for-access-to-housing-also-falls-victim-to-vefa-developer-bankruptcy-278093612
Published: October 23, 2026 12:22
The Foundation for Access to Housing has itself been caught out by a developer’s bankruptcy as the foundation's director Gilles Hempel and deputy director Tom Nilles recount their VEFA ordeal.
Your Weekly Recap: Luxembourg to pay Belgium road tolls, PHP flaws put global websites at risk, and France rocked by violent protests
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-to-pay-belgium-road-tolls-php-flaws-put-global-websites-at-risk-and-france-rocked-by-violent-protests-1077458158
Published: October 23, 2026 10:00
Your Weekly Recap for 19–23 October 2026.
From 1 January 2027: Luc Marteling to take over as new National Audiovisual Centre director
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luc-marteling-to-take-over-as-new-national-audiovisual-centre-director-417748964
Published: October 23, 2026 09:10
RTL Luxembourg’s current Director of Information Luc Marteling will take over as the new Director of the National Audiovisual Centre (CNA) in Dudelange from 1 January, the government confirmed on Friday morning.
Investigation ongoing: Minor suspected of burglaries held in Schrassig prison due to lack of space in youth facility
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/minor-suspected-of-burglaries-held-in-schrassig-prison-due-to-lack-of-space-in-youth-facility-1209606219
Published: October 23, 2026 08:54
A lack of space in the youth centre (Unisec) has led to a minor's placement in Schrassig prison, with their age – estimated to be between 12 and 17 – currently unclear.
Memorial to resistance hero: Sculpture unveiled at Place de l'Étoile in honour of Raymond Petit
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/sculpture-unveiled-at-place-de-letoile-in-honour-of-raymond-petit-672604235
Published: October 23, 2026 08:19
A monument now stands on Place de l'Étoile to commemorate Raymond Petit, who took his own life at the age of 22 to avoid betraying his comrades to the Gestapo.
Seven prizes across four categories: Researchers and science promoters honoured at FNR Awards
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/researchers-and-science-promoters-honoured-at-fnr-awards-195353995
Published: October 23, 2026 07:52
The Luxembourg National Research Fund presented seven awards on Thursday, recognising both scientific achievement and efforts to promote science to the public.
€390 million: Alzingen bypass could be completed by 2037
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/alzingen-bypass-could-be-completed-by-2037-1167777791
Published: October 23, 2026 07:33
Alzingen bypass plans call for a 5.75km single-lane road in each direction to relieve daily congestion in Hesperange.
Open until 3 December: New petitions range from alcohol age limits to housing crisis solutions
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/new-petitions-range-from-alcohol-age-limits-to-housing-crisis-solutions-1997611639
Published: October 23, 2026 06:30
Thirty-three new petitions are now available on the Chamber of Deputies' website, with topics including stricter alcohol sales, housing, and road safety.
Due to roadworks: Lankelz junction closed this weekend
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/lankelz-junction-closed-this-weekend-376709121
Published: October 23, 2026 06:12
The Lankelz junction on the A4 will be closed from Friday evening until early Monday morning due to resurfacing works, with diversions in place and traffic disruptions expected.
Near Clervaux: Two injured in crash between Niederwampach and Grummelscheid
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-injured-in-crash-between-niederwampach-and-grummelscheid-854436068
Published: October 23, 2026 05:32
Emergency services report that two people were injured in a road accident on the CR329 between Niederwampach and Grummelscheid on Thursday evening.
Situation could worsen: Housing crisis far from over: Expert warns of difficult years ahead for Luxembourg
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/housing-crisis-far-from-over-expert-warns-of-difficult-years-ahead-for-luxembourg-1775022362
Published: October 23, 2026 04:22
Luxembourg's housing market remains under pressure, with sluggish off-plan sales, rising costs, and fears of a difficult 2027 and 2028.
Weather & Traffic: Friday, 23 October: Windy city
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/friday-23-october-windy-city-756539133
Published: October 23, 2026 03:00
Beware of flying umbrellas.
On Wednesday: Inmates clash in Schrassig prison
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/inmates-clash-in-schrassig-prison-527607964
Published: October 22, 2026 17:22
A prison warden is said to have sustained minor injuries following a physical altercation between inmates on Wednesday.
Good news and bad news: Luxembourg fuel prices to fluctuate on Friday
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-fuel-prices-to-fluctuate-on-friday-237349019
Published: October 22, 2026 17:19
Prices are set to drop for SP98 petrol on Friday, while diesel prices will rise once again.
Beware hitchhikers in the area: Suspected burglar on the run in Goetzingen
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/suspected-burglar-on-the-run-in-goetzingen-242002084
Published: October 22, 2026 17:13
Police are seeking a burglar on the run following a break-in on Rue de Nospelt, Goetzingen.
Tripartite analysis: Cheaper fuel and increased purchasing power, but less room for negotiation
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/cheaper-fuel-and-increased-purchasing-power-but-less-room-for-negotiation-684739562
Published: October 22, 2026 16:11
Purchasing power for the Luxembourg public is rising from 2024 to 2027, while petrol prices are lower than in neighbouring countries, but the Tripartite Monitoring Committee warns of associated risks.
Three alleged victims: Spuerkeess reports suspected internal fraud to Luxembourg prosecutors
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/spuerkeess-files-criminal-complaint-over-suspected-employee-fraud-624472945
Published: October 22, 2026 15:19
Luxembourg bank Spuerkeess has reported suspected employee fraud to prosecutors after internal checks identified three alleged victims.
'Analog first, digital last': Teachers' union APESS calls for moratorium on AI in secondary schools
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/teachers-union-apess-calls-for-moratorium-on-ai-in-secondary-schools-1857464520
Published: October 22, 2026 14:42
The Ministry of Education's policies on smartphones and AI are not harmonious, warns the teachers' union APESS.
Insights from an expert: PHP security flaw: Should you be worried about your personal data?
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/php-security-flaw-should-you-be-worried-about-your-personal-data-1639272150
Published: October 22, 2026 14:28
A PHP security flaw took websites offline in Luxembourg Wednesday, raising fears of data theft despite expert reassurances.
Fewer diesel and petrol vehicles: Majority of newly-registered cars in Luxembourg are electric
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/majority-of-newly-registered-cars-in-luxembourg-are-electric-2055479548
Published: October 22, 2026 13:20
Just 195 of the new cars registered in Luxembourg last month run on diesel, according to a new report released on Thursday.
Drug and immigration laws: Police checks conducted in Luxembourg City
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-checks-conducted-in-luxembourg-city-2049333008
Published: October 22, 2026 12:34
As well as the police checks in the city's Gare district, drug busts took place in Grevenmacher and Bettembourg this week.
Circumstances unkown: Police seek witnesses to car-bike collision in Luxembourg City
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-seek-witnesses-to-car-bike-collision-in-luxembourg-city-2100027140
Published: October 22, 2026 12:05
Anyone who witnessed the crash on Rue de Thionville is encouraged to contact the police.
Developing close bonds: Fighting loneliness: Volunteers bring companionship to elderly residents
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/fighting-loneliness-volunteers-bring-companionship-to-elderly-residents-2019207316
Published: October 22, 2026 09:21
The Agence du Benevolat is promoting relational volunteering as more and more older people in Luxembourg face isolation and loneliness.
One year to go: Four Nordstad municipalities face crucial merger decision
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/four-nordstad-municipalities-face-crucial-merger-decision-1966922429
Published: October 22, 2026 09:17
The Greens made the case for merging the four Nordstad municipalities at an information evening with fifteen people in attendance in Diekirch on Wednesday, a year ahead of a referendum.
€133.3 million deficit: Health minister addresses rising CNS costs and planned savings
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/health-minister-addresses-rising-cns-costs-and-planned-savings-1855923467
Published: October 22, 2026 09:13
Health and Social Affairs Minister Martine Deprez discussed the future of health fund financing and ongoing negotiations with doctors on Thursday morning.
Employment support: 'Nei Aarbecht' celebrates 40 years of helping rebuild lives
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/nei-aarbecht-celebrates-40-years-of-helping-rebuild-lives-1539759031
Published: October 22, 2026 08:58
Many know the second-hand shop run by Nei Aarbecht in Helmdange, but the broader social mission behind it remains less familiar.
U-15 in Azerbaijan: Luxembourg makes history with first-ever FIFA World Cup appearance
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-makes-history-with-first-ever-fifa-world-cup-appearance-105883676
Published: October 22, 2026 08:43
The Grand Duchy is represented at the inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup & Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, where the national U-16 squad will face opponents from around the world and focus on developing young talent, according to national coach Pol Hansen.
Years without progress: Private ambulance providers call for CNS reimbursement reform
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/private-ambulance-providers-call-for-cns-reimbursement-reform-677442241
Published: October 22, 2026 08:19
Representatives of Luxembourg's private patient transport sector have renewed criticism of both the reimbursement system and the lack of a formal ambulance worker profession.
Climate setback: Chamber of Employees and Mouveco criticise planned tax breaks for hybrid cars
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/chamber-of-employees-and-mouveco-criticise-planned-tax-breaks-for-hybrid-cars-2015581583
Published: October 22, 2026 06:32
The Chamber of Employees and the Ecological Movement are calling for the government to reconsider plans to grant tax benefits to hybrid company cars, arguing the proposed changes are incoherent and undermine climate goals.
Yellow alert: Meteolux warns of strong winds on Friday
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/meteolux-warns-of-strong-winds-on-friday-2062135430
Published: October 22, 2026 06:02
Meteolux has issued a yellow alert for strong winds expected across the country on Friday.
Many websites offline: Luxembourg authorities take precautionary action following critical PHP security flaws
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-authorities-take-precautionary-action-following-critical-php-security-flaws-824003855
Published: October 22, 2026 05:59
Two critical vulnerabilities in the widely used PHP programming language left thousands of websites exposed to cyberattacks before a security patch was released on Wednesday, with Luxembourg authorities and experts taking swift action.
Morning Roundup: PHP flaws hit Luxembourg websites, CNS faces €100 million deficit, and Ukraine talks agreed
https://today.rtl.lu/radio/news/php-flaws-hit-luxembourg-websites-cns-faces-190-million-deficit-and-ukraine-talks-planned-579098621
Published: October 22, 2026 05:23
The RTL Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Thursday, 22 Ocotber.
Across 20 countries: BPF marks 10 years with €15 million mobilised for sustainable development projects
https://today.rtl.lu/news/business-and-tech/bpf-marks-10-years-with-15-million-mobilised-for-sustainable-development-projects-765096407
Published: October 22, 2026 05:00
Luxembourg's Business Partnership Facility celebrated its 10th anniversary on Monday, having mobilised more than €15 million for over 50 projects linking private-sector innovation with sustainable development across 20 countries.
Plenary vote by 12 November: Tilly Metz nominated by Greens for European Parliament Vice-President post
https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/tilly-metz-nominated-by-greens-for-european-parliament-vice-president-post-422883602
Published: October 22, 2026 04:17
Luxembourg Green MEP Tilly Metz has been nominated by her political group as a candidate for Vice-President of the European Parliament, with the plenary vote due by 12 November.
Weather & Traffic: Thursday, 22 October: A bit unpleasant
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/thursday-22-october-a-bit-unpleasant-2102227103
Published: October 22, 2026 03:00
A lot of wind and a little rain conspire to make an annoying day.
At the pump: Price of 95 petrol to drop from Thursday night
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/price-of-95-petrol-to-drop-from-thursday-night-1363638866
Published: October 21, 2026 16:16
After falling last weekend, the price of 95 petrol is set to decrease once more from Thursday night.
According to Ministry of Labour: Amazon fails to meet overtime record requirements under Luxembourg labour law
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/amazon-fails-to-meet-overtime-record-requirements-under-luxembourg-labour-law-93891185
Published: October 21, 2026 15:57
Amazon is not complying with regulations regarding overtime records, according to the Ministry of Labour, with an official investigation currently underway.
Police bulletin: Driver threatens people with axe, two suspects arrested after attempted theft in Schifflange
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-suspects-arrested-after-attempted-theft-in-schifflange-residents-targeted-in-mamer-distraction-burglary-1665598655
Published: October 21, 2026 15:20
Police reported several incidents on Tuesday.
€100 million deficit: Government and partners meet in Dudelange to discuss health insurance system
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/government-and-partners-discuss-health-insurance-system-in-dudelange-1443691330
Published: October 21, 2026 14:56
The government, social partners, and healthcare providers are meeting in Dudelange to assess the current state of the health insurance system and discuss next steps.
Reforms set in motion: Audit reveals staff shortages and weak controls at Immigration Directorate
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/audit-reveals-staff-shortages-and-weak-controls-at-immigration-directorate-1091533778
Published: October 21, 2026 14:26
The Chamber committee is set to review the findings of an audit into the Immigration Directorate on Wednesday afternoon.
Energy price debate: LCGB President warns tripartite talks are no 'magic solution' to rising costs
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/lcgb-president-warns-tripartite-talks-are-no-magic-solution-to-rising-costs-164264850
Published: October 21, 2026 14:22
Luxembourg’s labour unions LCGB and OGBL have stressed their shared solidarity, despite differing emphases on how best to approach fuel subsidies following the latest tripartite talks.
Circumstances yet unclear: Woman found dead in Esch-sur-Alzette garden on Wednesday morning
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/woman-found-dead-in-esch-garden-on-wednesday-morning-1187546154
Published: October 21, 2026 14:09
A 72-year-old woman was found dead in a garden on Rue Large in Esch on Wednesday morning, according to the public prosecutor.
Witness appeal: Police search for missing 56-year-old JoĂŁo Luis De Jesus Travanca
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-search-for-missing-56-year-old-joao-luis-de-jesus-travanca-1884746528
Published: October 21, 2026 13:58
Police are appealing for information after 56-year-old JoĂŁo Luis De Jesus Travanca was reported missing on Saturday evening.
Four times a week: Etihad launches direct flights between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/etihad-launches-direct-flights-between-luxembourg-and-abu-dhabi-905248120
Published: October 21, 2026 13:31
Etihad Airways has become the first Middle Eastern airline to offer direct flights between Luxembourg and Abu Dhabi, operating four times a week.
Fake links: Police warn of new phishing attempts targeting LuxTrust accounts
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-warn-of-new-phishing-attempts-targeting-luxtrust-accounts-43865885
Published: October 21, 2026 13:17
Police have issued a warning after several recent scams in which criminals tried to steal LuxTrust login details from customers.
Four for Luxair: US regulators certify Boeing 737 MAX 10 after delays
https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/us-regulators-certify-boeing-737-max-10-after-delays-995295235
Published: October 21, 2026 09:17
Good news for Luxair: Boeing’s new 737 MAX 10 has finally secured certification, with the Luxembourg airline having four units on order.
From vignettes to tolls: What Luxembourg drivers need to know before heading abroad
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/what-luxembourg-drivers-need-to-know-before-heading-abroad-2030992278
Published: October 21, 2026 08:26
Luxembourg drivers heading abroad face a patchwork of road-charging systems, from vignettes and distance-based tolls to urban-zone fees in several European countries. Here's all that there is to know.
Inspiring More Sustainability project: Experts and businesses take stock of work-place impact of AI at conference
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/experts-and-businesses-take-stock-of-work-place-impact-of-ai-at-conference-1264320383
Published: October 21, 2026 08:05
As digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) transform the workplace, Luxembourg's Inspiring More Sustainability (IMS) project aims to help companies and their staff build the skills they need.
Anaesthesiologist explains: Hospital blood supplies not critical, but doctors urge more donations
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/hospital-blood-supplies-not-critical-but-doctors-urge-more-donations-701203554
Published: October 21, 2026 06:12
The Luxembourg Red Cross continues to issue urgent calls for blood donations, but how serious is the current situation in Luxembourg’s hospitals, and when are transfusions required?
Chamber petitions: Compulsory Luxembourgish and the right to carry pepper spray to be debated by MPs
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/compulsory-luxembourgish-and-the-right-to-carry-pepper-spray-to-be-debated-by-mps-400097345
Published: October 21, 2026 05:44
The Chamber of Deputies will debate two petitions on Wednesday morning, one on making Luxembourgish the language of integration and one on the right to carry self-defence tools.
Morning Roundup: MPs debate Luxembourgish for integration, tripartite to meet again, and France vows 'massive' police deployment
https://today.rtl.lu/radio/news/mps-debate-luxembourgish-for-integration-tripartite-to-meet-again-and-france-vows-massive-police-deployment-1214284841
Published: October 21, 2026 05:32
The RTL Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Wednesday, 21 October.
Emergency services: Two road accidents leave three injured in Luxembourg City and Pétange
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-road-accidents-leave-three-injured-in-luxembourg-city-and-petange-1384315233
Published: October 21, 2026 05:13
Three people were injured in two separate traffic accidents on Tuesday evening, with the CGDIS called to both scenes.
No radioactivity released: Transformer fire at Cattenom nuclear plant quickly brought under control
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/transformer-fire-at-cattenom-nuclear-plant-quickly-brought-under-control-1385452957
Published: October 21, 2026 04:20
A transformer caught fire at the Cattenom nuclear power plant on Tuesday afternoon, near reactor 3, with the blaze quickly brought under control and no radioactivity released.
Weather & Traffic: Wednesday, 21 October: Back at it again
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/wednesday-21-october-back-at-it-again-585302720
Published: October 21, 2026 03:00
Grey clouds, little sun, and some rain expected... Welcome to true autumn.
To convene again on 29 October: Luc Frieden says tripartite measures working after meeting with social partners
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luc-frieden-says-tripartite-measures-working-after-meeting-with-social-partners-1729342691
Published: October 20, 2026 17:49
Prime Minister Luc Frieden addressed the press on Tuesday evening following lengthy follow-up meetings with Luxembourg's social partners, part of the tripartite process initially launched in June.
Reverses usual order: EU court: Banks must refund fraud victims, even if the client was careless
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/eu-court-banks-must-refund-fraud-victims-even-if-the-client-was-careless-2047222928
Published: October 20, 2026 17:29
The European Court of Justice has ruled that banks must refund clients for unauthorised transactions, even if the customer was grossly negligent.
No official figures: Unclear how many municipalities break public procurement rules
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/unclear-how-many-municipalities-break-public-procurement-rules-1084620811
Published: October 20, 2026 17:12
Sources suggest that more than half of Luxembourg's municipalities may not fully follow public procurement procedures, but the Ministry for Home Affairs has released no official figures, leaving the true extent of the problem unclear.
Tripartite follow-up: Summer measures had a significant impact, but crisis could be long-lasting, warns STATEC chief
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/summer-measures-had-a-significant-impact-but-crisis-could-be-long-lasting-warns-statec-chief-551344959
Published: October 20, 2026 16:58
The government and Luxembourg's social partners met in Senningen on Tuesday to assess the measures introduced after June's tripartite, as concerns grow that the economic crisis could last longer than expected.
By ministerial decree: Video surveillance approved for Brill and Al Esch districts in Esch-sur-Alzette
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/video-surveillance-approved-for-brill-and-al-esch-districts-in-esch-sur-alzette-861012618
Published: October 20, 2026 16:27
Video surveillance will be installed in Esch’s Brill and Al Esch neighbourhoods following a ministerial decree signed by Minister for Home Affairs Léon Gloden on 16 October.
Temporary road closure: Two injured in N11 crash near Stafelter
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-injured-in-n11-crash-near-stafelter-1847619783
Published: October 20, 2026 15:51
Two people were injured, one of them trapped in their car, when two vehicles collided at the junction of the N11 (Route d'Echternach) and CR119 near Stafelter shortly after 12.35pm on Tuesday. The N11 was closed and diversions were put in place.
Public prosecutor's office: Cardiologist placed in pre-trial detention over suspected healthcare fraud
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/cardiologist-placed-in-pre-trial-detention-over-suspected-healthcare-fraud-1256510396
Published: October 20, 2026 15:05
The public prosecutor's office is investigating a cardiologist on suspicion of healthcare fraud; the man has been placed in pre-trial detention.
New tools available to officers: Crime rate stable, but violent offences on the rise: police director
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/crime-rate-stable-but-violent-offences-on-the-rise-police-director-757671121
Published: October 20, 2026 14:53
Luxembourg's crime rate per capita has been "practically stable" over the past three years, Police Director Pascal Peters told RTL on Tuesday. He called the trend "positive" and dismissed suggestions that public safety is getting worse, saying most…
Reduced winter programme: Ryanair cuts 20 Belgian routes as flight tax rises
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/ryanair-cuts-20-belgian-routes-as-flight-tax-rises-63363951
Published: October 20, 2026 13:10
Ryanair will cut 20 routes and more than one million seats from its Belgian schedule for winter 2026/2027, after the government confirmed a steep rise in the passenger flight tax.
In western Europe region: Google outage disrupts payments at online banks, including in Luxembourg
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/google-outage-disrupts-payments-at-online-banks-including-in-luxembourg-161984451
Published: October 20, 2026 12:33
A power outage at a Google data centre in London on Tuesday disrupted payments and other digital services at several online banks, with customers in Luxembourg also reporting problems.
Youth especially affected: Unemployment rate at 6.5% in September
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/unemployment-rate-at-6-5-in-september-809390922
Published: October 20, 2026 12:21
Luxembourg's unemployment rate held at 6.5% in September 2026, the same as in August, even though the number of job seekers is well above last year's level, particularly among young and highly qualified people.
Police bulletin: Violent theft in Gare, shoplifters caught in Kirchberg and Bereldange
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/violent-theft-in-gare-shoplifters-caught-in-kirchberg-and-bereldange-681726237
Published: October 20, 2026 09:09
Police in Luxembourg City and Bereldange detained several suspects on Monday after a violent theft in the Gare district and two shoplifting incidents.
Stocks last barely a week: Red Cross appeals for blood donors as supplies run low
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/red-cross-appeals-for-blood-donors-as-supplies-run-low-399310655
Published: October 20, 2026 08:59
The Luxembourg Red Cross has issued an urgent appeal for blood donations after reserves fell below the minimum needed to supply hospitals, with blood groups A negative and 0 negative particularly affected.
Excessive speed: Driver clocked at 123km/h in 70 zone on A4, licence seized
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/driver-clocked-at-123km-h-in-70-zone-on-a4-licence-seized-1863515967
Published: October 20, 2026 08:54
Police apprehended several motorists for speeding, driving under the influence, and breaching driving bans during traffic checks between Monday evening and the early hours of Tuesday morning.
More surveillance and prevention: Government plans tougher fines for misconduct on public transport
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/government-plans-tougher-fines-for-misconduct-on-public-transport-1616117899
Published: October 20, 2026 08:16
In an interview with RTL, lawyer Jean-Jacques Schonckert explained the government's plans to toughen sanctions for misconduct on public transport.
Interest growing in second-hand market: Do high petrol prices drive interest in electric vehicles?
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/do-high-petrol-prices-drive-interest-in-electric-vehicles-26500765
Published: October 20, 2026 07:42
Car dealers say more customers are considering electric vehicles as energy prices stay high, though changes in registration data will take time to show.
Social dialogue: Tripartite follow-up: unions and employers await new inflation forecasts
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/tripartite-follow-up-unions-and-employers-await-new-inflation-forecasts-1549033149
Published: October 20, 2026 07:29
Luxembourg's government and the main social partners met in Senningen on Tuesday to review the anti-inflation and purchasing power measures agreed at June’s Tripartite, as economic uncertainty persists.
Fire bacterium detected: Vines uprooted on the Moselle after first fire blight outbreak
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/vines-uprooted-on-the-moselle-after-first-fire-blight-outbreak-925508224
Published: October 20, 2026 06:48
Authorities began uprooting infected vines on the Moselle on Monday, after Luxembourg's first outbreak of fire blight, with winegrowers facing at least a year of fallow land and many unanswered questions.
€90 for electric cars: Belgian road toll sparks traffic worries in Steinfort
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/belgian-road-toll-sparks-traffic-worries-in-steinfort-81760056
Published: October 20, 2026 06:37
Luxembourg's government asked for the border region to be exempted from Belgium’s new road tax, but that request appears to have been rejected by authorities in Namur, with Steinfort’s mayor warning of knock-on effects for cross-border traffic.
Cybersecurity alert: Education Ministry warns students of phishing emails
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/education-ministry-warns-students-of-phishing-emails-2073288064
Published: October 20, 2026 05:49
The Education Ministry has warned students about phishing emails that lead to a fake version of the official Centre for Educational IT Management (CGIE) platform, which runs digital services for Luxembourg’s education sector.
Weather & Traffic: Tuesday 20 October: clouding over
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/tuesday-20-october-clouding-over-1515790483
Published: October 20, 2026 03:00
A perfectly ordinary October day awaits, with clouded skies and the potential of rain later on.
After rebuffed request: Backes to review Belgium motorway vignette for compliance with EU law
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/backes-to-review-belgium-motorway-vignette-for-compliance-with-eu-law-1631092064
Published: October 19, 2026 17:17
Mobility Minister Yuriko Backes will review Wallonia’s road toll for compliance with EU law once the final texts are out, after Luxembourg’s exemption bid was rebuffed.
Investigation ongoing: Luxembourg Philharmonie reports suspicious bank transactions worth €160,000
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-philharmonie-reports-suspicious-bank-transactions-worth-160-000-1404006867
Published: October 19, 2026 16:51
The Luxembourg Philharmonie has reported suspicious bank transactions worth €160,000 to the authorities, after they were spotted during internal controls.
At the pump: Diesel, 98-octane petrol and heating fuel all cheaper from Tuesday
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/diesel-98-octane-petrol-and-heating-fuel-all-cheaper-from-tuesday-1718222915
Published: October 19, 2026 16:50
Diesel will drop by 4.3 cents to €2.038 a litre from Tuesday, with 98-octane petrol down 3.9 cents to €1.945 and heating fuel down 4.4 cents to €1.531.
Until year’s end: New 'Winter Season 2026' road safety campaign focused on visibility and vehicular condition
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/new-winter-season-2026-road-safety-campaign-focused-on-visibility-and-vehicular-condition-1464766010
Published: October 19, 2026 15:55
The new "Winter Season 2026" road safety campaign draws drivers' attention to the importance of visibility and vehicle condition, with police checks across the country until year’s end.
In Contern: Over 100 cars inspected and 47 violations recorded after drifting gathering
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/over-100-cars-inspected-and-47-violations-recorded-after-drifting-gathering-1713283651
Published: October 19, 2026 15:54
A major police operation was launched in Contern in the early hours of Sunday after a gathering of drivers performed dangerous drifting manoeuvres, with 47 violations.
On Michaelmas: Gloden praises progress on police reforms, with new 'Blue Star' awards, and 'blue' phone line
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/gloden-praises-progress-on-police-reforms-with-new-blue-star-awards-and-blue-phone-line-41704893
Published: October 19, 2026 15:23
On Monday, Home Affairs Minister Léon Gloden and Police Director General Pascal Peters spoke on measures improving policing and public safety, including the new "Blue Star" awards.
Advanced Vocational Diploma: Almost 300 Luxembourg students awarded BTS diplomas for 2025/2026 academic year
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/almost-300-luxembourg-students-awarded-bts-diplomas-for-2025-2026-academic-year-136838694
Published: October 19, 2026 13:51
Research and Higher Education Minister Stéphanie Obertin presented Advanced Vocational Diplomas (BTS) at the University of Luxembourg's Belval campus, shining a light on the growing role of vocational diplomas.
Two separate thefts: Suspects arrested in Ettelbruck after stolen cards used in transactions
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/suspects-arrested-in-ettelbruck-after-stolen-cards-used-in-transactions-1363203852
Published: October 19, 2026 13:06
Police made two arrests in Ettelbruck on Sunday after separate thefts, with one suspect tracked down at a café using a stolen credit card and another at the train station.
Gare district and Windhof: Two separate drug incidents reported by police on Sunday
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-separate-drug-incidents-reported-by-police-on-sunday-1840972288
Published: October 19, 2026 12:44
Luxembourg police dealt with two separate drug incidents on Sunday, seizing hashish and cocaine from men stopped in the Gare district and testing a driver in Windhof.
Trojan virus: Police warn of email scam impersonating judicial authorities, with elderly particularly at risk
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-warn-of-email-scam-impersonating-judicial-authorities-with-elderly-particularly-at-risk-873726554
Published: October 19, 2026 12:39
Luxembourg police are warning of an email scam in which fraudsters pose as judicial authorities, such as law firms or bailiffs, as part of a supposed criminal investigation.
Source of stress and distraction: Resilience forum highlights impact of digital life on mental health
https://today.rtl.lu/news/national/digital-liewen-mental-gesond-bleiwen-155593548
Published: October 19, 2026 09:32
Over the past two weeks, mental health has taken centre stage in Luxembourg as CNAPA organised its Resilience Forum, involving a series of events which highlights the challenges and opportunities of life in the digital age.
Amid rising support: ADR leader accuses politicians of lacking courage to address core issues
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/adr-leader-accuses-politicians-of-lacking-courage-to-address-core-issues-833541916
Published: October 19, 2026 08:50
On Monday morning, ADR parliamentary group leader Fred Keup discussed the latest polling results and criticised politicians for not addressing key issues directly.
119 concrete measures: Luxembourg unveils new action plan to strengthen disability rights and inclusion
https://today.rtl.lu/news/national/gesellschaft-misst-sech-leit-mat-handicap-upassen-916156871
Published: October 19, 2026 07:09
The Luxembourg government has unveiled its third national action plan to promote the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities, setting out 119 concrete measures across a wide range of areas.
Animal welfare under scrutiny: No outright ban, but stricter laws and tougher penalties for puppy yoga
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/no-outright-ban-but-stricter-laws-and-tougher-penalties-for-puppy-yoga-1189664572
Published: October 19, 2026 06:53
Politicians and animal welfare advocates agree that animals, particularly puppies, have no place in yoga classes, and Luxembourg prepares to crack down on the practice with updated legislation and tougher penalties.
Not yet enacted into law: Workers and pensioners still waiting for tripartite tax credit boost
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/workers-and-pensioners-still-waiting-for-tripartite-tax-credit-boost-1626698056
Published: October 19, 2026 06:13
The Chamber of Deputies is still examining the competitiveness tax credit, a measure agreed during the tripartite talks that will soon increase salaries and pensions.
Over 180 exhibitors: Luxembourg student fair celebrates 40th edition with new venue and expanded focus
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-student-fair-celebrates-40th-edition-with-new-venue-and-expanded-focus-896017755
Published: October 19, 2026 05:43
The 40th edition of Luxembourg's student fair will take place at the Coque in Kirchberg on Wednesday, 29 and Thursday, 30 October 2026, offering a broad range of topics ranging from education in Luxembourg and abroad to career prospects.
Luxembourg City: Driver flees after crash but victim clings to bonnet in hit-and-run
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/driver-flees-after-crash-but-victim-clings-to-bonnet-in-hit-and-run-1918475367
Published: October 19, 2026 05:25
Police were called to an unusual hit-and-run on Boulevard Prince Henri in Luxembourg City on Saturday afternoon, where a driver attempted to escape after a collision at a red light.
Weather & Traffic: Monday 19 October: beyond the fog
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/monday-19-october-beyond-the-fog-679830427
Published: October 19, 2026 03:00
After a night of drizzle, the morning's mists will clear up later in the day.
Police bulletin: Multiple people apprehended for being drunk and disorderly
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/multiple-people-apprehended-for-being-drunk-and-disorderly-454897156
Published: October 18, 2026 16:20
Several people spent the night in a cell on Saturday due to drunk and disorderly behaviour.
AI and other employment trends: How Luxembourg’s labour market is changing
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/how-luxembourgs-labour-market-is-changing-285711735
Published: October 18, 2026 15:08
Luxembourg’s labour market remains dynamic, but matching employers with jobseekers is becoming increasingly difficult. Language requirements, rising unemployment among qualified workers, and the impact of AI are among the key challenges.
'No limits': Luxembourg Fashion Week returns for its 8th edition
https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-fashion-week-returns-for-its-8th-edition-1834509186
Published: October 18, 2026 14:58
Luxembourg Fashion Week returned to the capital for its 8th edition, bringing young and established designers together for an evening held under the motto “No Limits.”
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