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Camping Boom

333,000 camping tourists visited Luxembourg in 2025, 50% increase since 2019. 1.3 million overnight stays, up 30% from pre-pandemic. Tourism minister says camping no longer niche but driving force.

Braderie

Luxembourg City Braderie returns for 97th edition. 150,000 visitors expected. Bargains from Saturday, flea market Sunday, main day Monday. First time not during Schueberfouer.

Barks and Bites

Xavier Bettel declares frustration at absence of EU Israel sanctions. EU cannot even get majority to ask Commission to analyse sanctions. Israeli minister called for killing Palestinian civilians. Luxembourg exploring national-level sanctions.

Warning Signal

Nepal foreign minister says glacial collapse is climate warning signal. 1,000 dead, 4,500 missing. Calls for climate justice not charity. Himalayan glaciers feed 240 million in mountains, 1.65 billion downstream.

Traffic Homicide

Belgium introduces new offence of traffic homicide. Aggravated cases carry 10-year sentence. Moves away from 'fatal accident' phrasing. Law took effect September 1.

Tit-For-Tat

US strikes Iran's Revolutionary Guards in response to attempted attacks on commercial shipping and US troops. Iran reports explosions in south. Trump vows tougher response if Iran retaliates. Tankers hit.

Three-Year High

Eurozone inflation hits 3.3% in August, highest in three years. Energy prices up 14.3%. Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure driving costs. ECB expected to raise rates again September 10.

Three Point Three

Eurozone inflation hits 3.3% in August, three-year high. Energy prices up 14.3%. Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure driving costs. ECB rate hike expected September 10.