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The First Reign

Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stephanie celebrate their first National Day as monarchs. Differdange, torchlight procession, fireworks, and a PM's speech about pride in the heat.

Forty-Four

A post-war Antonov AN-2 swung 180 degrees on the Findel runway. 44 flights affected, 3'500 passengers disrupted, €200'000 in costs. The runway was closed for three hours.

Three Hours

A vintage Antonov AN-2 crash-landed at Findel Airport on Sunday. No one was hurt, but 44 flights were cancelled, 5'200 passengers stranded, and Luxair lost 200'000 euros. The runway was closed for three hours.

Ripple Through Luxembourg

Ripple just got preliminary MiCA approval from Luxembourg's CSSF. The EU crypto passport starts here, and the timing is uncomfortable.

Parade in the Furnace

Luxembourg's National Day parade goes ahead amid a record heatwave, with uniforms adapted, animals pulled, and misting stations along the route.

The Digital Euro Vote: Sovereignty or Gimmick?

The European Parliament votes on creating a digital euro. The goal is payment independence from US tech giants, but the timeline stretches to 2029.

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.

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.