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The Invisible Flame

RTL is not livestreaming the torchlight procession. 2,800 participants from associations across Luxembourg deserve better.

Wing on the Runway

A small Antonov AN-2 biplane struck the runway with its wing during an emergency landing at Luxembourg Airport on Sunday, closing the runway and disrupting flights on the eve of National Day.

Wing and a Prayer

A small Antonov 2 made an emergency landing at Luxembourg Airport on Sunday, striking the runway with its wing. The runway was closed, flights diverted, and passengers described the situation as chaotic.

Vigilance Rouge

A red alert for extreme heat will be in effect from midday Monday, with temperatures up to 40°C. It coincides with National Day. Emergency services are coordinating from a joint operations centre.

Thirty-One Point Seven

Luxembourg's National Day parade adapted for record heat. No animals, lightened uniforms, extra ambulances. The record for 23 June is 31.7 degrees, set in 2016. This year could break it.

Ninety-One Billion

Belgium's wealthiest families hold 91 billion euros in Luxembourg companies. 307 are letterbox entities with no staff and no offices. The combined assets exceed Luxembourg's entire annual economic output.

Long Life, Short Health

Luxembourg ranks 5th in the EU for life expectancy at 83.2 years, but healthy life expectancy tells a different story.

The Invisible Flame

RTL is not livestreaming the torchlight procession. 2,800 participants from associations across Luxembourg deserve better.