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The Director

The director of Luxembourg's Immigration Department has been questioned as a suspect in the illegal immigration and corruption probe. 200 third-country nationals may have entered using forged documents.

The Breaking Point

Thunderstorms forecast as heatwave begins to break. But strong winds could spread fires. The cascade is not over yet.

Record-Low

Water levels hit record lows as dry spell continues. Authorities ban river extraction and urge households to cut consumption. 60% of Luxembourg's water goes to homes.

One in Three

One third of heat pumps inspected in Luxembourg were non-compliant. The government is reinstating subsidies with tighter controls.

Half the Corn

Drought threatens crops and winter feed supplies. A farmer in Ell says corn losses could exceed 30%. The heatwave has reached the food supply.

Four Hundred Million

A single inheritance of €400 million helped fund the tripartite. The opposition says the state cannot rely on windfalls.

First Gold

Luxembourg women's hockey team win first ever gold at EuroHockey Qualifiers II in Helsinki. Men take historic bronze. Both teams on the podium for the first time.

Extremely High

CGDIS warns vegetation fire risk is extremely high. 15 fires last week, 7 on Sunday alone. Firefighters expect more until end of week.