ATM EXPLOSIONS – Luxembourg police are probing possible links between a series of ATM explosion attempts, including the latest in Saeul on Wednesday night. Unknown suspects attempted to blow up an ATM on Rue de Mersch in Saeul, which followed recent attempts in Oberpallen and Reisdorf. Authorities suspect the culprits are from abroad. As a result, Luxembourg police are collaborating closely with law enforcement agencies in neighbouring countries.
ACCIDENTS – Two separate accidents in Luxembourg yesterday have left three people injured, including a head-on collision in Kopstal and a tractor crash in Diekirch. The collision occurred on the CR101 road between Kopstal and Schoenfels shortly before 3pm on Thursday, leaving two people injured. Emergency services, including the Emergency Medical Assistance Team (SAMU), and paramedics from Lintgen, responded to the scene.
FLU CASES – The number of flu cases in Luxembourg has increased by 18% in just one week, according to the latest report from the Ministry of Health. While flu infections continue to climb, Covid-19 cases are showing a downward trend. In contrast, infections caused by Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and Covid-19 have declined.
CROSS-PARTY APPEAL – In a rare show of cross-party unity, young politicians from Luxembourg’s four major political parties have penned an open letter urging the government to address the growing threat of disinformation and political instability. In the letter, the politicians identify disinformation, particularly through social media, as a significant challenge.
LUXEMBOURG SONG CONTEST – With an exciting lineup of performances, special guests, and the crowning of Luxembourg’s next Eurovision representative, the Luxembourg Song Contest 2025 is taking place at the Rockhal tomorrow night. This year’s live show will showcase seven finalists – a mix of singers, singer-songwriters, and bands. The show will be broadcast live on RTL television and streamed online via RTL Play with English commentary by our very own Melissa Dalton and Meredith Moss. Follow the live ticker on RTL Today.
STORM EOWYN – Millions of people have been urged to stay at home today, as Storm Eowyn is to bring potentially life-threatening winds to Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland. The UK Met office has issued red weather warnings, which means there is a danger to life from windgusts blowing up to 160 km/h.
TRUMP ORDERS – A US federal judge has blocked President Trump’s order to end automatic citizenship for babies born on American soil. The judge in Seattle said the order was unconstitutional. Several lawsuits are challenging Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented migrants and foreign visitors.
DECLASSIFICATION – US President Trump has ordered the declassification of the last secret files on the assassination of president John F. Kennedy, a case that still fuels conspiracy theories more than 60 years after his death. Trump signed an executive order that will also release documents on the 1960s assassinations of JFK’s younger brother Robert F. Kennedy and civil rights leader Martin Luther King.
UNICEF REPORT – According to UNICEF, extreme weather has disrupted the schooling of about 242 million children in 85 countries last year – roughly one in seven students, deploring an “overlooked” aspect of the climate crisis. Heat waves had the biggest impact, the report showed.
TENNIS – Novak Djokovic has retired injured after losing a gruelling first set of his Australian Open semi-final to Alexander Zverev. The Serb’s upper left leg was again heavily taped after he hurt it in the quarter-finals and he called time after going down 7-6 (7/5). In the second semi-final match today, Jannik Sinner is playing against Ben Shelton this morning.
In the women’s final, defending champion Aryna Sabalenka is playing against American 19th seed Madison Keys on Saturday.
FOOTBALL – In the Europa League, Lazio Rome, Frankfurt, Athletic Bilbao, Manchester United, and Tottenham have all qualified to the last 16 so far. The last game day with all 18 matches takes place next week on Thursday.
In the morning, overcast skies are bringing us dry, calm weather, which gradually worsens both in terms of rainfall and wind gusts. The first light showers are expected in the afternoon, before the evening brings strong rain, accompanied by gusts of up to 50 km/h.
Temperature-wise we’re staying above freezing point all day. The morning will range between 3–5°C, rising to 6°C in the afternoon climbing slightly higher to 7°C once the rain begins to fall in the evening.
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