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Five Cents

SP98 fuel rises 5.4 cents per litre on Friday, approaching diesel prices. Luxembourg's justice minister becomes first to give birth while in office.

Eclipse, Then Heat

A partial solar eclipse passed over Luxembourg on August 12, 2026, drawing thousands to Ettelbruck. Now an orange heat alert follows.

Dying Forests

Luxembourg's forests are shedding leaves in August. A forest fire just across the Belgian border was visible from here. The drought is no longer abstract.

Drought

Luxembourg's forests are showing early signs of distress as prolonged drought and heat stop trees from supplying water to their leaves since June.

Comments

RTL Luxembourg is shutting down on-site article comments and moving all discussion to social media starting August 15.

Bypass

natur&ƫmwelt raises legal concerns over the 390 million euro Alzingen bypass cutting through a Natura 2000 protected site.

Pay Per Mile

The UK will introduce a pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles from April 2028. 3 pence per mile for full EVs, 1.5 for plug-in hybrids. Other countries are watching.

Partial

A partial solar eclipse is visible in Luxembourg this evening, August 12. Yellow heat alert in effect. View only with proper eye protection.