Opening up new possibilities for the global gem trade, a Luxembourg landlord has revealed that a rental deposit he kept tightly guarded between his buttocks has turned into a diamond. Pietro Calvadore originally placed the 5400-euro deposit into his rear in 2012 after tenants Leon and Deanna Greaves moved into a one-bedroom Merl flat he […]
Duchy to host first Rain Olympics
Taking advantage of what seems to many residents as a cruelly disproportionate amount of rain that falls here, Luxembourg has announced it will host the world’s first Rain Olympic Games. Among the dozens of sports that competitors will be able to play and spectators will be able to watch, these are the most highly anticipated. […]
8 tips for deterring burglars during the holidays
The holidays are a common time for burglaries to occur in Luxembourg. What can you do to make sure your home isn’t hit? Invest in expensive door locks Not that these will necessarily stop a burglar from entering, but at least his face will light up with appreciation as he thinks, “wow, these people have […]
Total strangers keep asking store employee about merchandise
A woman who works in a large Luxembourg City retail store has expressed confusion and exasperation following months of people she doesn’t even know approaching her and asking for her opinion about various items. “Just ten minutes ago, a man that I have never seen in my life came to me and said he needed […]
5 local tourism hotspots that aren’t worth your time
After spending years collecting tips for not-to-miss Luxembourg tourism spots from people in bars, strangers at bus stops, and the guy who lives at the end of our street – the one who glued all those seashells to his car and told you he was a reincarnated medieval knight – the Wurst went to check […]
5 patron expat saints you never heard about
In Luxembourg, it seems that every day is dedicated to some patron saint or another, many of whom suffered a nasty end such as being burned alive, as in the case of Joan of Arc, or being forced to eat riesling pâté until he had terrible indigestion, as in the case of Jempy of Schëffleng, […]
Following Harry, Luxembourg’s Prince Félix reveals all in shocking new book
Following the publication of Prince Harry’s tell-all book “Spare,” Prince Félix of Luxembourg has written his own autobiography which shows that the behavior of the Grand Duchy’s royal family can be just as scandalous as their British counterparts. While “Eratz” has not been officially released, the Wurst got a sneak peek at some of the […]