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Floods in Tibet: information amid sanctions and restricted accessA Chinese announcement dated 31 August lists twelve cases. The restrictions described by RSF highlight the difficulty of verifying information after the disaster.
Most widely spoken languages: what a ranking really countsCounting a language learnt in childhood or one used at work produces different results. In Luxembourg, the census shows why the question being asked matters as much as the figure.
Pink Martini: how Sympathique opens the door to a repertoire without bordersA song in French, a band born in Portland and a debut album that moves from one language to another: Sympathique sums up Pink Martini’s ambition.
Ten-year OATs: why crossing 5% matters for France5.082% on 22 October, then 4.907% on 26 October: the French ten-year yield crossed a threshold before falling back. This market movement affects the state’s future borrowing conditions.
France exports electricity: is it really independent?With net exports of 92.3 TWh in 2025, France has set an electricity record. But its reliance on oil, gas and uranium tells a different story about dependence.
2025 tax return: allowances to check before 31 DecemberThe Luxembourg tax return for 2025 income remains open until 31 December 2026. Insurance, interest and pension provision: the allowances depend on the year concerned.
Housing: differences of 35% to 112% on Luxembourg’s bordersAn analysis based on 2021 surveys puts a figure on the higher cost of comparable housing on the Luxembourg side. These estimates shed light on the border gap, but do not describe current prices.
Changing careers into digital: what to check before trainingA survey by Apec highlights the challenges of training and recruitment in the digital sector. How can you assess a training programme without confusing certification with a guaranteed job?
BELU: linking Arlon and Steinfort by bikeStations, junctions and existing cycle routes: the cross-border project is setting up several connections, with overall completion announced for early 2028.
Travel and overnight stays: two measuresTourism figures for 2025 published by Eurostat in October distinguish between residents’ trips and overnight stays recorded by accommodation establishments. Luxembourg illustrates the difference.
Refugees: who is included in the figure?UNHCR statistics distinguish between refugees, asylum-seekers and internally displaced people. The end-of-2025 figures also show why age data remain incomplete.
RAVeL: choosing your section towards LiègeLines 38 and 39 link the Three Borders to Chênée over 50 kilometres. Starting point, gradient and return journey: how the two stages affect your plans for a ride.