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Schengen to be broken into 26 little Schengens

BRUSSELS — Admitting that it’s no longer accurate to describe the 26-country area as a free-movement zone, European leaders have decided to carefully divide the Schengen area into 26 individual Schengen areas. European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen says that following a Zoom chat with national leaders, everyone agreed that it’s silly to go […]

Luxembourg described as ‘fun’ for first time

Surprising even its staunchest defenders, for the first time Luxembourg is being described as the most exciting travel destination in Europe. “People keep asking about this Luxembourg place they’re hearing about,” said London-based tour guide Polly Letusin. “Overnight, the country has turned fun.” Among the Grand Duchy’s offerings, says Letusin, are activities you can’t do […]

New Church of the Holy Property Market opens in Luxembourg

A new church dedicated to worshipping the bountiful and all-powerful property market has opened its doors in Kirchberg.  The inspiration for the church came from Jean-Claude Hustler, whose modest three-bedroom house that his great-grandfather bought for six donkeys and a bottle of wine is now worth two million euros. “I was sitting in my garden […]

Poor Luxembourger bravely fighting stereotype against his will

A Luxembourger who has struggled financially his whole life is bravely fighting the stereotype that all Luxembourgers are rich, albeit against his will.  Since completing lycée a decade ago, Luc Feyder, 29, has continuously worked, first as a security guard, then as a house painter, and later as a gym employee.  Still, by his own […]

American wishes Luxembourgers had less nuanced view of US elections 

A U.S. citizen who works in the Grand Duchy says he’s “shocked” by Luxembourgers’ refusal to have visceral reactions to American politics, and he strongly wishes they’d have a far less nuanced view of the recent elections.  On Wednesday, the day after Election Day, several of the man’s Luxembourgish colleagues asked for his thoughts, thinking […]