Weather & Traffic: Friday 18 July: No rain... for now

We're getting a partially cloudy day that won't look very summer-y, but at least it's not raining. We already got used to our on-off relationship with the summer sun and Friday won't be much different, with a bunch of clouds getting in the way....

AI-powered project: Luxembourg joins global launch of health data initiative to advance cancer research

The International Health Data Space Initiative (IHDSI) brings together institutions from Luxembourg, the United States, and South Korea to build a secure, federated, and privacy-compliant infrastructure for health data integration and research....

Viticulture roundtable in Senningen: Luxembourg to tackle wine sector succession crisis with new action plan

Facing a looming succession crisis in Luxembourg's wine sector, the government has unveiled a series of measures, including a vineyard exchange platform, financial incentives, and legal reforms to prevent land abandonment, support young...

Weather & Traffic: Thursday 17 July: Playa Luxembourg postponed for another day

It’s not going to be a bad day, per se, but it’s definitely not the cocktail-sipping, sunbathing, lounge-all-day kind of weather we’d hope for. Anyone know a dance to chase away the clouds? No takers? All right, we’ll just wait it out. The day...

US United Press International SpaceX scrubs launch of 2 more satellites for Luxembourg-based SES

July 21 (UPI) -- SpaceX scrubbed the launch of two O3b mPOWER satellites for Luxembourg-based SES on Monday from Cape Canaveral Space Station. The Falcon 9 was scheduled to lift off at 5:27 p.m. from Pad 40 but, with 11 seconds on the countdown...

Exclusive interview: Chris Rodesch on Wimbledon, Davis Cup glory, and Luxembourg's place in world tennis

Luxembourg's rising tennis star Chris Rodesch joined Letz Talk Sport on Today Radio this week for a wide-ranging conversation that offered rare insight into life on tour, the pressure of performing on the big stage, and what it means to represent...

Science Orlando Sentinel Evening SpaceX launch on tap from Cape Canaveral if weather holds

SpaceX has lined up an evening launch from Cape Canaveral on Monday, but the threat of thunderstorms could force a delay. A Falcon 9 rocket on the mPOWER-D mission with two more communication satellites for Luxembourg-based SES is targeting...

Evening SpaceX launch on tap from Cape Canaveral if weather holds

SpaceX has lined up an evening launch from Cape Canaveral on Monday, but the threat of thunderstorms could force a delay. A Falcon 9 rocket on the mPOWER-D mission with two more communication satellites for Luxembourg-based SES is targeting...

Luxembourg’s SES wins US approval to acquire Intelsat’s spectrum

The US telecoms regulator, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Intelsat’s plan to transfer control of the licences granted by the FCC to SES. SES has its HQ at Betzdorf, Luxembourg (pictured above, photo courtesy of SES) and...

Weather & Traffic: Wednesday 16 July: A plea to the weather gods: Make up your mind!

Sun? Clouds? Rain? Expect a bit of everything today... Oh, the joys of living in Northern Europe! It's bad enough in spring and autumn but experiencing it all in one day in summer? It's an outrage! Temperatures are a bit 'meh' too: the day will...

EIF invests €75 million in Serena Infra II infrastructure fund to support sustainable infrastructures

Serena Infra II is managed by Serena Industrial Partners and has a target volume of €250 million. The operation is backed by InvestEU, an EU programme to unlock over €372 billion in investment by 2027. The European Investment Fund (EIF), the arm...

Parliamentary questions: CSV seek response on Government refugee work and integration efforts amid continuing obstacles

CSV deputies Morgenthaler and Spautz call for stronger job access for refugees – the government responds with details on existing measures. The Luxembourg government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the professional integration of...

Across Luxembourg: Meteolux issues yellow alert for thunderstorms on Sunday afternoon

A yellow-level weather warning has been issued for thunderstorms across the entire country on Sunday from 3pm to 7pm. Luxembourg's national weather service Meteolux warns of a risk of heavy rain and gusts of wind reaching 80 km/h or more in some...

Sheikh Abdullah welcomes intent of several nations to recognise Palestine, urges broader international support

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, welcomed the intention of Malta, Canada, Australia, Andorra, Finland, Iceland, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Portugal, and San Marino to recognise the State of...

Wildfires in Europe burn area the size of Luxembourg as 2025 shapes up to be an 'extreme' year

An area almost the size of Luxembourg has been burnt by wildfires in Europe so far this year, according to the EU's European Forest Fire Information System (EFFIS). As of 15 July, the cumulative total of scorched land stands at 231,539 hectares -...

Weather & Traffic: Friday 11 July: Sunshine arrives in time for weekend

Yesterday marked an improvement in the weather, but today will be even warmer. Warm, not hot, a little cloud, and a respectable 26°C. The morning will be comfortable 14–16°C, with temperatures rising to 24–26°C by the afternoon – dipping to around...

Luxembourg–Hamburg flight issue, Frieden addresses trade union discussions in Chamber, and USA in talks with Russia

The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Friday, 11 July. Luxembourg FLIGHT ISSUE – A Luxair flight due to depart Findel Airport for Hamburg on Thursday morning was subjected to a two-hour delay after passengers were made to...

Denmark and Luxembourg reduce their ETS flexibility use under the Effort Sharing Regulation - European Commission

Luxembourg MEP opposed: EU's von der Leyen survives confidence vote by large margin

The European Parliament on Thursday voted down a no-confidence motion against EU chief Ursula von der Leyen, initiated by the far right over her handling of Covid vaccine contracts. Among those voting against the commission was also a Luxembourg...

Wine from the north: How two pioneers revive viticulture in Luxembourg's Éislek

Far from the Moselle's crowded slopes, two winemakers in Luxembourg's north are reviving a long-lost tradition, showing how Tandel and Vianden's slate soils shape distinct wines worth discovering. Wine lovers might associate Luxembourg's...