LUXEMBOURG CITY – Unbeknownst to him, a foreign man who took off his shirt during an afternoon jog in the city has committed the gravest of social offenses, one that will damage his career, haunt his children, and reverberate through the ages. The misdeed, which officials from the state, church, and even sports organizations have […]
Expat loves meeting new people from home country to despise
A woman who has lived in Luxembourg for five years has confirmed that one of the little joys of living abroad as a so-called expat is meeting people from her home country to despise. “We don’t have a cohesive community like people from other countries do,” said Anna Aylander. “So, when I do run into […]
Keeping tradition alive: this elder still pays for bus rides
Carlo Decker, aged 84, spent most of his life paying for bus rides. When Luxembourg instituted free public transport in 2020, this Mertzig great-grandfather vowed to keep alive the tradition of paying. The Wurst spoke to him about being a “carrier of the flame” and the difficulties he faces. Tell us about your experience with […]
Smart: Luxembourg to lay 207 kilometers of spike strips on motorways this summer to get tourists to stop for an afternoon
In an attempt to boost the number of tourists who visit the country this summer, Luxembourg officials have announced a plan to lay 207 kilometers of tire-puncturing spike strips on the motorways and commonly used entry points. “We want to target tourists from countries to the north who, when July comes around, make a beeline […]
Genius or madman? Local inventor has idea for public ‘fountain’ of water for drinking
Following a string of interesting but failed inventions such as self-drying umbrellas and high heels with removable heels for when the wearer needs to sprint for a bus, a local inventor has come up with another idea that may be too outlandish for Luxembourg. “I’m calling it a fountain, although it’s not a fountain in […]
LuxTram breaks speed record after tram hits 23.7 km/h
Amid high-fives from fellow drivers and the popping of crémant corks, a LuxTram driver has broken the national tram speed record after reaching a top speed of 23.7 kilometers per hour. The daring feat was performed on Tuesday morning between the LuxExpo and P+R Héienhaff stops, a stretch of tracks known to most drivers as […]
New law says any outdoor gathering of more than 10 must have Grillwurscht stand
Organizers of outdoor gatherings of a certain size will need to ensure that attendees will be provided with freshly grilled sausages, according to a law passed by the Chamber of Deputies on Monday. The law requires that any group activity involving 10 or more people congregating outdoors for more than 30 minutes must have a […]
Emergency project to pump 138,000 tons of clouds over Luxembourg
Describing the recent sunny skies as “too much, too early,” the government has initiated an emergency project to pump upwards of 138,000 tons of clouds into the sky, with the aim of covering the country. Mara Shoenboern, who oversees Luxembourg’s Office for the Management of Expectations, says that the recent pleasant weather is giving many […]