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No More Burning

The EU just made it illegal for large companies to destroy unsold clothes and shoes. A look at what changes, what doesn't, and why it took so long.

My Neighbourhood, My Space

Four Luxembourg City districts transformed into third spaces this summer. Belair, Cents, Bonnevoie, Cessange. Place de France redesign within two years. Cars out, greenery in.

Into the Alzette

A ride-on mower fell into the river Alzette in Mersch park. One injured. CGDIS, aquatic rescue, and logistics support all responded. Also: Frisange collision, Dudelange and Remerschen hedge fires.

In Practice

OKaJu summer seminar: how well are children's rights implemented in practice? Young Advisors aged 13-17 shape the discussion. 'Ordinary educational violence' confirmed by neuroscience. The seminar feeds into the annual report.

From Love, Not Fear

Frederika Roberts, raised in Luxembourg, 30+ years in Britain. Brexit forced her to apply for citizenship. 'If you cut me in half, you'd find the EU.' Citizenship should come from love, not fear.

From Kobe to the Grand Duchy

A pastry chef from Kobe spent years at Oberweis before opening Luxembourg's first Japanese bakery. A story about flour, matcha, and following a childhood dream somewhere unexpected.

Forty-One

41st Ehnen Wine Festival on the Moselle. 2025 Riesling vintage excellent but yield lower. Eight estates, 50 hectares, Rivaner to crémant. The heatwave changed the harvest.

Forty-Five and Sixty

Child benefit rises €45/month for under-12s, €60 for older children. School start allowance €175-€325. Targeted top-up up to €3,000/year. From January 2027. Above STATEC reference budget. Opposition satisfied.