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Dudelange water tower, with its concrete pillars and the buildings of the former industrial site.

Society & culture · Nov 12, 2026In Dudelange, new logo opens debate about how the town is representedDudelange’s new logo has prompted opposing interpretations and questions about participation, the reported cost and the gradual rollout of its visual identity.

Vines in the foreground and the Moselle valley, seen from Markusberg in Schengen.

Economy · Nov 12, 2026Fruit, vegetables and vines: Luxembourg plans drought-related aidThe government has given its agreement in principle to targeted compensation. It has announced a 30% income-loss threshold and an aid rate of 40% for fruit, vegetable and grape producers.

Rows of tea plants at Xiding, at the foot of a hill in Taiwan’s Alishan mountain range.

Climate · Nov 12, 2026In Alishan, adapting tea cultivation to drought comes at a costIn Alishan, mulching, alfalfa and growing tea under trees are different responses to water stress. These practices focus on protecting the soil, but involve an economic trade-off: how can growers make a living from smaller harvests?

Robert Caro seated in a red armchair at the LBJ Presidential Library, in April 2019.

Books · Nov 12, 2026« The Power Broker » in French: understanding the power behind New YorkThe French edition of « The Power Broker » makes Robert Caro’s investigation of Robert Moses accessible: how an unelected administrator shaped New York and the lives of its residents.

European flags in front of the Berlaymont, the European Commission’s headquarters in Brussels.

Finance · Nov 12, 2026ESG reports: what limited assurance checksThe European Commission is consulting until 18 January 2027 on the assurance of sustainability reports. What limited assurance checks, and how to distinguish it from funds’ ESG disclosures in Luxembourg.

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Education · Nov 12, 2026Third-country qualifications: what Luxembourg is preparing to simplifyLuxembourg is preparing a targeted simplification of the equivalence criteria for certain foreign qualifications. Here is what the announcement covers and how to distinguish school-level equivalence, academic recognition and access to a regulated profession.

Tilly Metz in front of the European Parliament in Strasbourg, in June 2022.

Europe · Nov 12, 2026Tilly Metz elected Vice-President of the European Parliament: what does the role involve?Luxembourg MEP Tilly Metz of Déi Gréng joins the Bureau of the European Parliament. From organising the assembly and representing it to the renewal scheduled for January, here are the responsibilities of the role.

A hand adjusts a radiator’s thermostatic valve.

Economy · Nov 12, 2026In France, 34% of households say they have difficulty paying some energy billsIn France, 34% of households surveyed say they have difficulty paying some energy bills in 2026, compared with 36% in 2025. This figure is distinct from the share of bills in household budgets, thermal discomfort and the vulnerability measure calculated by Insee.

False-colour micrograph of cultured human nasal cells infected with influenza A.

Health · Nov 12, 2026Flu remains stable in Luxembourg as COVID-19 cases riseIn Luxembourg, reported flu cases remain almost unchanged in week 45. COVID-19 and RSV are following different paths, while the wastewater indicator is moving in a different direction from SARS-CoV-2 cases.

Archive aerial view of Schrassig Prison, taken in April 1992.

Society & culture · Nov 12, 2026Prisons in Luxembourg: why the debate goes beyond building new placesThe association « eran, eraus... an elo? » is calling for an analysis of the causes of detention and alternatives. The minister defends electronic tagging, granted on a case-by-case basis and initially conceived to support stability and reintegration.

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Jobs · Nov 12, 2026Skills Day in Luxembourg: preparing for training and a career changeOn 20 November at Kirchberg, the first Skills Day will bring together continuing education and training providers. Who is it for, how should you prepare for your visit, and what questions should you ask to move your plans forward?

Blocks of flats on route de Thionville in Bonnevoie, in January 2022. Illustrative photograph.

Living · Nov 12, 2026Neighbour disputes in Luxembourg: who can help break the deadlock?An RTL report shows the limits of a breakdown in dialogue. The commune, a mediator, legal recourse: practical options to help you know whom to contact and what each step can achieve.