GREVENMACHER — Two teenage girls from eastern Luxembourg have made a discovery that experts say is the most significant archaeological find since 2011, when a strange and still unexplained object marked “Walkman” was unearthed in a garage in Ettelbruck. Last week, Laura Nosbach and Amelie Leist, both 14, were snooping around a spare bedroom that […]
Luxembourg woman nostalgic for Christmas slush
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 […]
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, […]
Scandal: Gëlle Fra caught with Tall Banker
One of Luxembourg’s most visible figures has found herself embroiled in a scandal after being spotted with a prominent banker. Gëlle Fra, a resident of the capital who for years has been considered an icon of the country, was photographed on Thursday night on what appeared to be a date with a very tall banker […]
Grand Duke fights Belgian king to retain Luxembourg
MARTELANGE — Citing a recently discovered proclamation from 1374 that confers all of Luxembourg to the Count of Flanders, Grand Duke Henri was obliged to engage in a sword battle on Tuesday to retain his dominion, according to royal observers. While most residents of the Grand Duchy went to work or school, His Royal Highness […]