LUXEMBOURG-VILLE — A woman who staunchly upholds the practice of three cheek kisses remained motionless for a whole evening when a friend stopped after only giving two. Eva Keester, a 39-year-old social media manager, is considered by friends to be a stickler when it comes to Luxembourgish social customs. “Whenever I see her and lean […]
International comedy set in Luxembourg ‘impossible,’ say experts
Experts from the Luxembourg Academy of Entertainment Sciences have released a statement saying they are “perplexed” by the upcoming release of “Sawah,” an international comedy set in Luxembourg, which until recently they believed was a cinematic impossibility. “Ticket checkers on city buses, vegetarian sausages, funny movies in English set in Luxembourg,” said Dr. Maria Sonnenschein. […]
Conservation group worried about Gare’s native population of men who pee in public
LUXEMBOURG-VILLE — The population of men who for years have hung out near the Gare and urinated on corners and in alleyways is endangered, warns a local conservation group. Rita Landsmortell, president of the Urban Conservationist League, says that development in the area is making men feel ashamed to pee in public, so they are […]
Luxembourg mothers plan drinking session disguised as play date for their kids
Saying it would be fun to have a little weekday get-together with the children, catch up, and drink copious amounts of booze, on Wednesday a group of Luxembourg mothers organized a playdate for their kids. “Come around four so the little ones can play outside while it’s still light out, and I can show you […]
Luxembourg cyclists participate in Vëlobrennen to ensure good riding season
Respecting a tradition that goes back to at least the 1750s, members of Luxembourg’s secretive cycling community are gathering this weekend in a private location to sacrifice last year’s bicycles in hopes of ensuring a good riding season. “The Vëlobrennen is one of our most sacred rituals, one that admittedly must look strange to outsiders,” […]
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