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Brits unimpressed by Grand Ducal Court misconduct

Following revelations that the Grand Ducal Court is a difficult employer and that Grand Duchess Maria Teresa can be rather demanding, British residents of Luxembourg say they are unimpressed.  “These stories barely qualify as gossip, let alone scandal,” said Deborah Hood, originally from Middlesbrough. “Our Prince Andrew is skirting allegations he took pleasure trips to […]

No more big news stories until summer, warn Luxembourg officials

Following an unprecedented deluge of big news stories in Luxembourg, officials have announced that members of the public have been spoiled, and that they should not expect anything interesting to happen until June at the earliest.  “It’s been a very exciting few weeks, hasn’t it?” said Isabel Weber, the Grand Duchy’s news and events coordinator. […]

Irish English replaces British English as EU working language

Following the departure of the United Kingdom from the European Union, the EU has announced that Irish English will replace British English as the union’s primary working language.  The change, effective immediately, was announced on Monday by European Commission president Ursula Gertrud von der Leyen, who says the unity of the 27 remaining countries is […]

Designer coronavirus masks all the rage in Luxembourg

As fears about the coronavirus sweep across Europe, Luxembourg’s fashionistas are wondering: how can I protect myself while showing that I’ve got great taste and a disposable income greater than my neighbour’s? The answer: designer face masks.  “During our weekly coffee yesterday, my girlfriends and I were talking about the virus, and we worked ourselves […]

New Luxembourg City travel guide for Luxembourgers who feel like strangers here

Luxembourgers who feel like foreigners in Luxembourg City now have a helpful guide that gives insight into the city, and it also offers practical advice and information to make getting by in the capital a piece of cake.  The 474-page book, published by Editions Saint-Wurst, is called “Dat ass d’Stad” and covers topics ranging from […]