Luxembourg’s “Smart City” Policy Meets Reality of Daily Life
In Luxembourg the idea of the smart city has quietly shifted from policy jargon to something that can touch daily routines. From how we move through our neighbourhoods to how … Read More
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BNP Paribas’ Moroccan Exit Raises Questions
BNP Paribas has confirmed it is in exclusive, preliminary discussions to sell its controlling 67 per cent stake in Moroccan lender BMCI to long-time partner Holmarcom Group, a development that … Read More
Changing Aviation Landscape in 2026; “the Luxembourg Destination”
2026. Luxembourg’s aviation scene is shaping up to be significantly busier and more diversified than in recent years. Beyond the much-reported introduction of regular direct services by Emirates, a number … Read More
Anxiety Mounts; Belgium Re-arms by Lowering Army Recruitment Age
Europe has a habit of announcing its anxieties through bureaucratic adjustments rather than trumpet blasts. When Germany quietly loosened age restrictions for military service last year, it barely caused a … Read More
Royalty in the Dock – Norway Reckons with the Trial of Marius Borg Høiby
Norway, a country that prides itself on equality before the law and a monarchy stripped of excess, is confronting a deeply unsettling moment as the eldest son of its crown … Read More
Luxembourg Justice System: When Children End Up Behind Adult Bars
Luxembourg likes to present itself as a model European state – wealthy, orderly, low in crime and high in respect for the rule of law. It is a country whose … Read More
Clearstream – Chinese Government Bonds for Initial Margin Segregation
Clearstream, the post-trade powerhouse of Deutsche Börse Group and one of Luxembourg’s most influential financial institutions, has enabled a landmark first. Offshore Chinese government bonds can now be used for … Read More
Untamed Cat, the Jaguar @90
From the foggy streets of 1930s London to the sun-soaked promenades of Miami Art Week, the Jaguar has prowled through nine decades of design revolutions. A feat few names in … Read More
EIB Backs Belgium’s Green Push
The European Investment Bank Group reinforced its role as a key financial partner for Belgium in 2025, committing a total of 2.6 billion euros to projects spanning housing, energy, water … Read More
LU-Alert Put to the Test
Luxembourg carried out a new nationwide test of its public warning system LU-Alert on Monday 2 February 2026, as authorities continue to roll out and fine-tune the country’s emergency communication … Read More
“Fit 4 Programme”, Scaling up the Luxembourg way
Luxembourg has taken a new step in strengthening its startup and scaleup ecosystem with the selection of five companies for the inaugural cohort of the Fit 4 Scale programme. Announced … Read More
Flu Eases, Covid Ticks Up
Luxembourg’s latest public health data suggests a mixed picture as the country moves deeper into the winter respiratory season. According to the Health Directorate’s weekly surveillance covering 19 to 25 … Read More
Luxembourg Tightens Drone Rules
Luxembourg has entered 2026 with a significantly strengthened national framework governing the use of drones, bringing new legal clarity and firmer enforcement to a sector that has expanded rapidly in … Read More
“Voices Across the Border”, Luxembourg’s Ministry of Family
Luxembourg has launched its first official podcast aimed at cross-border workers, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to strengthen social cohesion and everyday integration. The three weeks old … Read More
“Climate Policy Against the Headwinds”, Serge Wilmes
As climate change competes with geopolitics, defense, and economic anxiety for public attention, Luxembourg’s Minister of the Environment, Climate and Biodiversity Serge Wilmes has pushed back against the idea that … Read More