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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 […]

Grand Ducal Mint readies 50-cent Brexit coin

In response to news that the U.K. government is releasing new 50 pence coins featuring the slogan “Peace, prosperity and friendship with all nations,” Luxembourg officials have announced they too will release a celebratory Brexit coin. To be released on January 31, the day that Boris Johnson’s U.K. leaves the European Union, the collectible 50-cent […]