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 […]