39 years of service: Luxembourg Army Chief Steve Thull announces 2026 retirement plans

Chief General Steve Thull, head of the Luxembourg Army, has announced his retirement in 2026 after 39 years of service, with the Defence Ministry swiftly launching the search for his successor amid what it calls a volatile security environment....

Funny Animal Photos: 18 Finalists for Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2025

Two Bridled Guillemots in the midst of a domestic dispute; The island of Hornøya in Norway is a hectic mix of chaos and noise, with squabbling seabirds vying for space and nesting sites. Warren Price, UK - The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards...

EUDR’s January implementation deadline remains in place, with some adjustments

ANY prospects of the European Union Deforestation Regulation being postponed for a further 12 months appear to have been put to rest, following recent statements made by EU officials in Luxembourg. In a recorded interview (click here to access)...

Luxembourg Funds Industry Confident That It Can Ride Out Market Storms

During a recent meeting with journalists, the CEO of the Luxembourg funds industry discussed the popularity of alternative funds, what he thinks about risks to sectors including credit, and the need to get more European savers' money out of...

Singapore ranked Asia Pacific's most resilient nation; climate adaptation in sharp focus as COP30 approaches

Singapore is the most resilient country in Asia Pacific – and fourth globally – according to a new index that measures nations’ ability to withstand geopolitical, economic and climate shocks. Pakistan ranks among the five most vulnerable...

Weather & Traffic: Monday 20 October: Grab your brolly!

The unsettled spell continues, with light rain early on giving way to frequent showers through the afternoon and evening. Rain and cloud are back with a vengeance this week, with wet weather forecast to linger until Friday. Sunshine may be in...

Trump sanctions Russian oil firms, bird flu in Luxembourg, and yellow alert for dangerous winds in effect

The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Thursday, 23 October. Luxembourg YELLOW ALERT – Meteolux has issued a yellow alert for wind, from 6am today until midnight, with gusts of up to 85km/h forecast during the day and the...

EU environment ministers again delay decision on climate goals before COP30

EU environment ministers have again delayed a decision over national emissions targets for 2035 and 2040, just weeks before the UN climate change summit in Belém, Brazil, where the bloc is expected to present its contribution to green goals....

Malta’s call ahead of COP30: Ambitious climate action without placing undue burdens on citizens

At the EU Environment and Energy Councils' meetings in Luxembourg, Malta reaffirmed its commitment to support EU leadership during COP30 and called for policy to be implemented in a fair and flexible way, as not to place undue burdens on citizens...

EU Environment Council Sets COP30 Stance, Backs Water Strategy

Meeting in Luxembourg on 21 October 2025, EU environment and climate ministers adopted conclusions at October’s EU Environment Council meeting, preparing the bloc’s common position for the 2025 UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), due to take...

Office of Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency to be Established in Cambodia to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

AKP Phnom Penh, October 22, 2025 -- The Government of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg will open an office of the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency, Lux-Development S.A., in the Kingdom of Cambodia, to promote the cooperation between both...

Weather & Traffic: Sunday 19 October: Rain makes a comeback

It would not be autumn without hazy cold mornings, cloudy afternoons, and a little bit of rain in the evening – perfect weather for a bookish Sunday. This is the kind of weather for an early walk, afternoon soup, and a cosy evening curled up with...

Planned for more than 4,000 people: Luxembourg City deems major Kockelscheuer hotel project too large

Luxembourg City has ruled that the proposed Forêt d'Or hotel complex in Kockelscheuer is too large in scale, with no building permit requested or approved so far, though the project could move forward in a reduced form if it meets planning and...

BBC weather presenter gives UK Storm Bram verdict as warnings issued

12:06, 22 Oct 2025 Storm Bram could be named in the UK this week(Image: Roni Bintang, Getty Images) BBC lead weather presenter Simon King has shared his assessment on the likelihood of a storm being officially named in the UK this week. The...

Europe’s sustainable finance crossroads: Will SFDR 2.0 close the transparency gap?

The European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) recently released their 2025 Annual Report on Principal Adverse Impact (PAI) Disclosures under the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR). While the report highlights notable progress on PAIs...

Due to high demand: Long delays in Climate Bonus Living Scheme payments

Thousands of Climate Bonus subsidy applications are facing delays of up to a year due to high demand and frequent form errors, but the Environment Ministry plans new support measures, online improvements, and a future pre-financing system to speed...

On Thursday: Meteolux places whole country under yellow weather warning for dangerous winds

Winds of up to 85km/h are expected on Thursday and could cause potential dangerous situations across Luxembourg. Heavy winds and stormy conditions are expected on Thursday, prompting a yellow weather warning for Luxembourg from 6am to midnight on...

K-water bolsters ties with Luxembourg on AI-backed water systems

Korea Water Resources Corp., or K-water, announced Wednesday that it has showcased its artificial intelligence-powered water management technologies to an economic delegation from Luxembourg, aiming to deepen digital innovation and research...

Turkmenistan Participates in Ministerial Meeting in Luxembourg: Focus on Trans-Caspian Corridor and Green Agenda

On 20 October 2025, a Turkmenistan delegation led by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Myahri Byashimova participated in a ministerial meeting in Luxembourg, held following the EU Foreign Affairs Council session. The meeting brought together...

Bulgarian Environment Minister Highlights Water Cycle Restoration, Clean Water Access as Key to EU Sustainability

Bulgaria sees the restoration of the water cycle, ensuring clean and accessible water for all, and promoting a competitive water industry as key prerequisites for the sustainable development of the European Union (EU), Environment and Water...