In a move that will delight his supporters, Luxembourg prime minister Xavier Bettel has announced he’s going on a 28-nation world tour, and joining him will be the very podium that earned him so much international attention earlier this week. The podium, 130 centimetres in height and made from locally sourced wood, catapulted Bettel to […]
7 tips for newcomers to Luxembourg
New to Luxembourg and feeling a bit overwhelmed? Follow these tips to make settling in a piece of Kuch. Paperwork It may seem like you’ve got a ton of paperwork to do, but trust us, it can all be done at the local commune, you know, your local town hall thingy place. Just ask for […]
9 fun facts about the Schueberfouer
Luxembourg’s most popular fair, the Schueberfouer, started off with a bang last week. Impress your friends with these fun facts. The first Schueberfouer was held in 1340, and the stink of the first batch of deep-fried fish can still be smelled near the site of the original fair on the Plateau St. Esprit. Prior to […]
‘Franglais’ recognised as official EU language
Amid shouts of “c’est très good” and “at longue last,” Franglais has become the 24th official language of the European Union. Franglais, a blend of French and English, has been spoken for centuries by the upper echelons of both francophone and anglophone societies, usually by those wishing to seem educated and worldly even as they’re […]
Mattel to release Luxembourg Expat Barbie
Following up on a promise to create more dolls tailored for specific global markets, the American toy manufacturer Mattel has announced plans to release a new Barbie inspired by Luxembourg’s many wealthy expats. Luxembourg Expat Barbie will come with a dozen designer outfits, all with labels found on the Grand-Rue. While some of the outfits […]
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