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Health · Nov 11, 2026Growing older in Luxembourg: distinguishing where you live from decisions about careIn Luxembourg, a trusted person, an advance directive and the choice of where to live do not address the same questions. Here is what each of these tools can help you prepare for.↗
Jobs · Nov 11, 2026C&A Luxembourg: what the new collective agreement means for employeesC&A Luxembourg’s new collective agreement sets out changes to meal vouchers, leave, length of service and certain working-time arrangements. Here’s who is affected and what the announcement says.↗
Health · Nov 11, 2026Obesity: what BMI measures, and what it does not tell usA study reanalysing data from 844 108 adults sheds light on what waist circumference and assessments of organ function add beyond BMI.↗
Economy · Nov 11, 2026Health insurance in Luxembourg: what the contribution increase in 2027 will changeThe health and maternity insurance contribution rate is due to rise from 5.60% to 5.85% on 1 January 2027. Here is how the increase will be shared and why it is intended to preserve the scheme’s reserve.↗
Economy · Nov 11, 2026Trains in Luxembourg: more passengers, but fewer kilometres in 2025CFL reports a record number of passengers carried in 2025, while passenger-kilometres fell by 1.45%. The difference between these indicators sheds light on the performance of Luxembourg’s railways.↗
Basic science · Nov 11, 2026Why fungi are neither plants nor animalsNeither plants nor animals, fungi are distinguished by how they feed, the organisation of their bodies and their place in the evolutionary tree.↗
Technology · Nov 11, 2026Airalo rolls out a single eSIM: calls and texts remain tied to the planAiralo is gradually launching a reusable eSIM for different destinations. A one-time installation does not mean that every plan includes calls and texts: these features have been announced for one specific global plan.↗
Technology · Nov 11, 2026What to do with an old Android phone?Offline maps, a webcam, a music player or a games console: an old Android phone can still come in handy. The choice depends on its condition, its updates and how you plan to use it.↗
Nature and environment · Nov 11, 2026Marine protected areas in Europe: a boundary is not enoughThe European Union has designated nearly 14% of its marine waters as protected, but these boundaries guarantee neither appropriate restrictions nor effective management. A report by the European Court of Auditors details the gaps and obstacles.↗
Nature and environment · Nov 11, 2026The scent of plants: what animals find in itVolatile molecules can attract insects to an inflorescence or help bats find fruit. But a perceptible smell is not always a signal whose function is known.↗
Living · Nov 11, 2026Bureaux du Cœur: how offices in Toulouse provide a place to stay overnightA sofa bed, bathroom facilities and social support: in Toulouse, Bureaux du Cœur arranges temporary accommodation in business premises. The scheme requires more than an empty room.↗
Nature and environment · Nov 11, 2026In Kenya, drought is transforming the Daasanach pastoral way of lifeIn northern Kenya, a drought from 2020 to 2023 reduced Daasanach herds and changed diets, mobility and livelihoods. Monitoring through to 2024 reveals an uneven recovery: reported insecurity eased faster than livestock losses, while some nutritional effects persisted.↗
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