Centuries after she became famous for her peculiar anatomy, the remains of the half-woman, half-fish Melusina have been found. However, contrary to popular belief, the fish part was on top, say experts. The remains were discovered at a construction site in Luxembourg City, near which was an inscription in Latin that reads: “Here lies Melusina, […]
Number of greeting kisses raised from 3 to 33
In an effort to reinforce a key Luxembourgish social custom, the government has announced that effective immediately, the official number of greeting kisses will be raised to 33. For decades, the number of typical greeting kisses stood at three. However, this was reduced to zero in early 2020 as kisses were replaced by first-bumps, monk-like […]
Charity to send Vuitton bags to rich women trapped in Russia
The Luxembourg-based organization Wealthy Without Borders is collecting Louis Vuitton bags to be sent to rich women in Russia who are trapped without access to basic luxury goods, the group says. Association president Olesya Kuznetsova urges well-to-do people from all backgrounds to think about their peers in Russia who are now suffering. “Right now, there […]
Earliest overpriced Luxembourg property discovered
A team of archeologists from the University of Wiltz have discovered what is probably the earliest overpriced home in Luxembourg City: a small Neanderthal cave dwelling that was certainly worth far less than the asking price, they say. The cave, located in Cents, was discovered last year. Inside were the 50,000-year-old remains of a male […]
Couple arrested for smuggling affordable housing into Luxembourg
A Mamer couple was arrested on Friday after police discovered they had smuggled more than 230 affordable homes into Luxembourg, a crime that many wealthy landlords describe as “heinous.” According to reports, the homes – ranging from tiny houses painted in funky colors to mobile homes with pre-attached “Beware of Dog” signs – were brought into […]
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