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Round the Clock

Tram services suspended between Red Bridge and Philharmonie until August 9. Round-the-clock works to extend line to European Court of Justice, EIB, European School.

Four Thousand Eight Hundred and Five

16-year-old Anton Fedorov becomes youngest Luxembourger to climb Mont Blanc, 4,805m. Set his mind on it at 14. Trained for a year with his mother.

Tachographs

Customs to begin checks on mandatory tachographs for light commercial vehicles (2.5-3.5 tonnes) from August 1. Many companies still unprepared.

Rush Hour

Two injured in Monday morning rush-hour incidents: car collision in Esch-sur-Alzette, pedestrian hit in Rodange.

Lake of Questions

The Luxembourg government revived plans for a sustainable hotel at Upper Sure Lake. 120 beds, 50 parking spaces, and a lot of mixed feelings.

0.87 Percent

Less than 1% of Luxembourg's population has never used the internet. Challenge is now digital skills, not access. Education and age are the dividing lines.

Thirteen Years

Red Cross Director General Michel Simonis steps down after 13 years. New HQ in Howald for 600+ staff, blood donation rule changes, homeless housing shortage.

Behind Closed Doors

Grand Ducal Palace summer tours reopen until end of August. 10 daily tours in 4 languages. New portraits of Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie.