After years insisting that such a move would betray the country’s values and heritage, France has announced that it will finally recognize your French. French President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement on Tuesday at the UN Headquarters in New York, admitting that it is time to recognize your French despite how poorly pronounced, inelegant, and […]
Unfair citizenship loophole? You may be exempted from language test if you can make your grumpy neighbor smile
In what’s being called a good deal for everyone involved, a new law states that anyone applying for citizenship may be exempted from taking the Luxembourgish language exam – known as the Sproochentest – if they can make their grumpy neighbor smile. “Everyone has at least one neighbor who walks around with a scowl on […]
Jogger somersaulting through flaming hoop at red light must really not want muscles to cool
A jogger waiting at a red crosswalk light must have really not wanted his muscles to cool, say observers who watched him do several somersaults through a flaming hoop. Pedestrian Lara Jorgenson says she has seen joggers run in place or even do jumping jacks, but this was the first time she had seen circus-level […]
Spouz-lo, the new spouse-renting service
Inspired by the successful bicycle- and car-sharing services Vel’OH and Carloh, a Luxembourg resident has launched Spouz-lo, the new service offering short-term rentals of partners and spouses. “Occasionally, it’s useful having someone at home to tell you if the soup you’re making needs another pinch of cayenne pepper, or to reach the box on the […]
Luxembourg ranked best country in which to say, ‘Hey, I’m in Luxembourg’
In what’s being called another feather in its cap, the Grand Duchy has been ranked the best country in the world for saying “Hey, I’m in Luxembourg.” The title was bestowed by the annual Surveys and Rankings Drive, which is part of the Initiative for Country Claims, which is part of the Office for National […]
Bless the heart of the innocent child and wrap him in a blanket of love: expat believes he’ll find a contractor for a small home project
Luxembourg has unleashed a collective “aww, cute” after an expat stated he was going to try to find a company for a small project for his house: installing a doorbell. The man, now viewed as more like a child who knows little in the ways of the world, exposed his angelic obliviousness while chatting with […]
After a long day at work, I love nothing more than sitting down and enjoying some sponsored content
When I was little, my grandfather worked in a factory. After getting home, he’d relax with a glass of port wine and smoke a pipe. As for my father, he had a different way to decompress. After a long day delivering milk, he would sit on his recliner in front of the television and watch […]
Luxembourg hosts annual pickpocket awards to honor outstanding talent
On Saturday, the most skilled thieves in Luxembourg were recognized at a glamorous ceremony that left attendees with a sense of awe – and without their wallets. Among the audience at the Luxembourg Awards for Excellence in Pickpocketing were many of those who have been victimized over the years. Despite their misfortune, they couldn’t help […]
Let’s celebrate our differences: this woman’s religion apparently requires her to stir coffee for 6 minutes
The world is made up of all sorts of people, and Luxembourg is no exception. Here you find people from all over, and they bring with them the customs, traditions, and habits from their homelands. Sometimes we might be inclined to judge these people. Why is that woman kneeling in front of the H&M and […]
Luxembourg public transport etiquette: updated guidelines
As a passenger on a bus, train, or tram, you may find yourself aggravated by the poor behavior of others. You might long for the days of yesteryear when upon boarding, gentlemen tipped their hats to ladies, and children got on their hands and knees to serve as impromptu seats for elderly passengers. Those times […]