Weather & Traffic: Monday 13 October: A little bit of everything, but mostly cloud

Today will bring a smorgasbord of conditions, with cloud dominating early on before giving way to sunny spells, however showers remain a possibility. Yes, I know you're tired of hearing the same thing over and over again. Yes, I am tired of...

To rise from rubble

564 The critical acceleration of Lebanon’s deeply entrenched housing crisis can be easily attributed to the degradation of the country’s building stock due to the Hezbollah – Israel war and Israeli invasion of 2024. One year after the escalation...

Weather & Traffic: Sunday 12 October: Believe it or not, it's a new day

It might not look like it, but I promise the calendar is moving. Once more, we are graced with a familiar scenario: early morning fog, followed by a moderately cloudy day, with no rain on the horizon. Yes, I know you're tired of hearing the same...

Cargolux showcases Luxembourg’s spirit at World Expo 2025 in Osaka

Credit: Ondrei PiryOver the past six months at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Cargolux has played a key role in promoting Luxembourg’s cultural and economic presence on the global stage, partnering with GIE Luxembourg @ Expo 2025 Osaka to deliver...

Luxembourg's Royals: Grand Duchess Charlotte (1896–1985): symbol of a united Luxembourg

In this series on Luxembourg's Royals, RTL Today will delve into the history of the Grand Ducal family. Charlotte was the second of six daughters born to Grand Duke William of the House of Nassau and Princess Marie Anne of Portugal on 23 January...

Leading the Wayla: Meet the Milan-based startup challenging Italy’s taxi lobby

Italians are addicted to their cars. In fact, the bel paese has among the highest car ownership in Europe, ranking just behind Poland and Luxembourg, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. All of which makes it difficult...

Debevoise scores leading investment fund advisor for Luxembourg office

The firm’s latest hire is set to boost the funds/investment management and private equity groups&rs... The firm’s latest hire is set to boost the funds/investment management and private equity groups’ capabilities. International law firm Debevoise...

Trump to meet Putin, Luxembourg launches Cardiac Arrest App, and dogs legally cargo

The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Friday, 17 October. Luxembourg & Greater Region UKRAINE VISIT – Ukraine's Defence Minister Denys Schmyhal visited Luxembourg yesterday thanking the nation for its solidarity while...

Climate investment: insurance and opportunity

The top two tiers of the wealthy are, in fact, very rich, and their wealth grew by 4.2 per cent in 2023 and 4.6 per cent in 2024, amounting to an annual growth of $19 trillion, according to a study by UBS1. At the same time, global climate...

Luxembourg sets precedent with first eurozone Bitcoin allocation in national fund

Luxembourg has become the first country in the Eurozone to invest in Bitcoin through its sovereign wealth fund, allocating 1% of its $730 million Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSIL) to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), Finance...

Housing: Is it still worth buying property in Luxembourg?

The Luxembourg housing market has lost its appeal over the past three years, calling its profitability into question. Under these conditions, is it still worth buying in Luxembourg? We asked some experts. For a long time, property was booming in...

Luxembourg allocates 1% of FSIL to Bitcoin ETFs

Luxembourg has become the first Eurozone nation to invest in Bitcoin through its International Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSIL). The country has allocated 1% of its FSIL $730 million holdings into Bitcoin ETFs. Gilles Roth, Luxembourg’s Finance...

Luxembourg Becomes First Eurozone Nation to Invest in Bitcoin Through Sovereign Wealth Fund

Luxembourg’s Intergenerational Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSIL) has become the first state-level fund in the Eurozone to invest in Bitcoin, allocating 1% of its holdings to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Bob Kieffer, Luxembourg’s Director of...

Luxembourg sovereign wealth fund invests 1% in Bitcoin ETFs

Luxembourg’s sovereign wealth fund has allocated 1% of its portfolio to Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), marking one of the first such moves by a European state-backed investment entity. Luxembourg Director of the Treasury and Secretary...

System under scrutiny: Luxembourg MPs debate prison alternatives

Luxembourg's lawmakers engaged in a wide-ranging debate on the future of the nation's prison system on Wednesday, scrutinising its high costs, high pre-trial detention rates, and the challenges of inmate reintegration. On Wednesday morning, the...

Michele Mauceri’s Energetic Path: From Global Transitions to Sustainable Futures

Michele Mauceri has dedicated his career to energy infrastructure and sustainable development. As an engagement manager at the renowned global management consulting firm McKinsey & Co., he stands at the forefront of the energy transition. He is a...

Irish produce to be focal point of trade mission to China

Minister of State with responsibility for fisheries, Timmy Dooley, is this week leading an agri-food trade mission to China in collaboration with Bord Bia and Enterprise Ireland. The focus of the trade mission is to showcase Ireland as a source of...

Luxembourg PM says recognition of Palestine ‘the right thing to do’

Luxembourg’s Luc Frieden defends his country’s recognition of Palestine, calling it a moral duty and urging Europe to uphold international law. Luxembourg’s Prime Minister Luc Frieden announced that his country’s recognition of the State of...

3 Ways Americans Can Use European Tricks For More Sustainable Homes

Baden-Württemberg, Germany: Michael Breuninger stands on the balcony of his apartment, where solar panels are installed. Photo: Felix Kästle/dpa (Photo by Felix Kästle/picture alliance via Getty Images) dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images As...

BIB Batteries wins Fleet Europe Remarketing Sustainability Award 2025

BIB Batteries has won the Fleet Europe Remarketing Sustainability Award 2025, for its product Evalue. Pierre-Amans Lapeyre, (pictured second on the left) , co-founder and CEO of BIB Batteries, received the trophy from Thierry Degives (pictured...