LUXEMBOURG-VILLE — Despite expressing feelings ranging from pity to disgust, a majority of commuters hurrying past a man drinking beer outside the Gare at 8:15 a.m. admit that they are simply jealous. “That’s shameful to be getting drunk in public, so early in the morning while everyone else heads off to have a productive day […]
Luxembourg tram driver thinks he’s a train driver
LUXEMBOURG-VILLE — Not wanting to admit that he drives a slow-moving quiet vehicle up and down the same three-kilometer stretch of Avenue John F. Kennedy, a tram driver insists on telling friends and family that he operates a proper train. “They’re the same, trams and trains, and you can tell because they both start with […]
New Luxembourg flag design to better reflect country
Luxembourg has announced it will change its national flag as it seeks to boost international recognition and more accurately reflect the country in the 21st century. “This new design leaves no doubt that you are in Luxembourg,” Vexillology Minister Egon Krentz said on Monday during the official unveiling. “The current flag is good, but it […]
Well, thanks: these guys help you find a parking spot and totally don’t want to rob you
LUXEMBOURG-VILLE — Contrary to rumors spread by cynical residents, the guys who hang out in the parking lot near the Gare post office and try to direct you to a spot only want to help, and they have no interest in your money, credit cards, or entire purse. “We are but a band of travellers […]
Aww, cute: Audi driver thinks he’s a bus driver so he uses the bus lane
LUXEMBOURG-VILLE — In what’s being called an inspiring story about the power of big dreams, a resident of the capital who drives a black Audi A8 goes around using the bus lane because he believes he is the trusty driver of a big city bus. “Look at me, safely toting all these passengers around Luxembourg, […]