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The Museum

Sports museum scandal that caused Georges Mischo's resignation back before budget committee. Finance Minister Roth and Sports Minister Hansen give no clear answers on who proposed 'congress centre.' CSV MP Weydert defends. Training to prevent recurrence.

Six Point Four

Unemployment climbs to 6.4% in June 2026. 19,619 job seekers, +9.7% in 12 months. Highly qualified hit hardest (+19.1%). Yet vacancies up 7.2%. The paradox of a market that cannot match.

Six Objections

Council of State issues 6 formal objections to youth criminal law reform. Minors could waive legal counsel. Data sharing concerns. Closed hearings problematic. Three draft laws, four years waiting.

Sensitive Area

CFL flags Luxembourg-Esch-Rodange as most incident-prone line. 655 of 1,100 incidents on rail. Gare station 5-8x higher than others. Insults dominate (190 reports in 2024).

One Hundred and Two Million

CNS closes 2025 with €102M deficit. 987,000 insured, expenditure €4.88B vs revenue €4.78B. Outpatient costs climbing. A strategic working group has proposals. The gap is growing.

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.