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The Queue

Don Rosa, Disney legend and Scrooge McDuck illustrator, at Contern comic festival. Fans queued for hours. Local artists celebrated. A cherished tradition.

The Professor

Heinz Bouillon, retired linguistics professor, taught Grand Duchess Stéphanie German at UCL. Father from Hachy, Luxembourgish-speaking Belgium. Language, identity, cross-border ties.

Shrinking Surplus

Luxembourg's long-term care insurance posted a €48.3 million surplus in 2025, down from €80.7 million the year before. Reserves stand at €610 million. The CNS says the system is healthy. The CNS also says to be vigilant.

Cool Summer Vibes

Sunday: sunny morning, clouds afternoon, 23°C. Two weeks ago it was 34°C. The heatwave is over. The consequences are not. Cool summer vibes.

Chip, Neuter, Register

10,000+ stray cats in Luxembourg. 17% return rate for found cats. 2018 law requires chipping and neutering. Owners skip the step. A cat writes about cats.

Pacifist Arms

Luxembourg, a country with no army worth mentioning, is drafting a legal framework for weapons production. The Grand Duchy wants to align with NATO defence directives. The irony is not lost on anyone.

Fickle Winds

Nearly 14,000 hectares burned in Aragon. 13 dead in Andalusia last week. Spain's wildfire season is not a season anymore.

Wormeldange

Field fire near Wormeldange destroys large section of field, close to a house. Firefighters prevent spread. Possible second fire in Stadtbredimus. The heatwave is over. The fires are not.