ESCH-SUR-ALZETTE — Saying that she doesn’t know if it’s climate change or something else that has altered weather patterns, a local grandmother has expressed a deep longing to once again wake up on Christmas morning and see the ground covered with a thick layer of slush, just as when she was a girl. “I grew […]
Frustrated Luxembourg teen doesn’t know which of 5 languages to vandalize in
KAYL — What started off as a mission to spray paint a simple anti-capitalist message on an old building turned into a frustrating ordeal for one teen when he couldn’t figure out which of his five languages to use. Yannick Pereira, 17, had hoped to spray paint the words “I shop therefore I am” to […]
The true dark story of Gromperekichelcher
I’m new here. What’s the story with those fried potato cakes with the funny name? By Wise Expat Sage Dear Wise Expat Sage, I moved to Luxembourg in October, so this is my first winter here. What’s the story with those deep-fried potato cakes sold at the Christmas market that everyone gets all excited about, […]
Reminder: wear only black for next 6 months or face penalties
Luxembourg’s Office of Urban Apparel is reminding people who live or work in the Grand Duchy that from now until the end of April they must wear black or dark shades of grey if they wish to go out in public. “Obviously, to avoid confusion it’s easier if everyone simply wears black,” said Sonja Gilbert, […]
Faking sickness in Luxembourg: three easy steps
In some countries, faking sickness requires careful preparation and an acting performance worthy of an Oscar. Not in Luxembourg. Want a few days off just because it’s Tuesday, the weather is bad, or your cat ate all the Nutella again? Follow these three steps: Inform your boss In the morning, send an email saying […]
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