ABORTION RIGHTS – Luxembourg has enshrined the freedom to abortion in its constitution, following a final vote in the Chamber of Deputies yesterday. 51 MPs backed the amendment, with six against and two abstentions. It makes Luxembourg the second country to guarantee abortion rights constitutionally, after France.
FUEL PRICES – Fuel prices in Luxembourg continue to decline, with petrol decreasing from today. SP95 petrol registers the sharpest drop, falling by 6.8 cents to €1.66 per litre. SP98 petrol will also decrease, down 4.9 cents to €1.77 per litre. Diesel, which was adjusted earlier in the week, remains at €1.68 per litre.
OPENING HOURS – New rules on shop opening hours come into force on Friday, and petrol stations could be among those most affected. Some may start closing earlier in the evenings, particularly at weekends, but the changes won't apply uniformly. Stations with automated payment pumps will still offer fuel around the clock.
EUROVISION SONG CONTEST – The government has confirmed Luxembourg will compete in the next three Eurovision Song Contests, with the national selection show set for 30 January 2027 at Rockhal in Esch-sur-Alzette. Luxembourg has won Eurovision five times, but only returned to the contest in 2024 after a 31 year absence. Officials say the move will give the country's renewed Eurovision project more visibility and stability.
G7 SUMMIT – World leaders are focusing on artificial intelligence and sustainable economic growth on the final day of the G7 summit in Evian. A social media ban for children under 16 is under consideration, with the UK's Keir Starmer already committed and France expected to follow. Yesterday, the G7 announced fresh sanctions against Russia and a boost in military aid for Ukraine.
UKRAINE WAR – Russia launched fresh attacks on Ukraine overnight, killing at least four people in the east and south of the country. The strikes came as G7 leaders meeting in France announced new sanctions against Moscow and additional military support for Kyiv.
EU REFUGEES – The European Parliament votes today on new legislation governing the return of asylum seekers. The measures aim to speed up deportations and limit appeal options for rejected applications, while opening the door to return centres in third countries.
IRAN WAR – A framework agreement between the United States and Iran will be signed in Switzerland on Friday, launching two months of further negotiations. The first step is expected to be the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which President Trump says could happen as early as Friday.
US DRONE PLOT – Five men have been charged over an alleged plot to attack a birthday celebration for US President Trump. They are accused of planning to use bomb laden drones and shoot at senior government officials. The accused are aged between 19 and 32, and no motive has yet been established.
FOOTBALL – Kylian Mbappe scored twice as France beat Senegal 3-1 at the World Cup last night. The double keeps him on course to become the tournament's all-time top scorer this year. Meanwhile Lionel Messi scored a stunning hat trick, thereby beating Algeria 3-0. This puts him level with Miroslav Klose as the highest scorer in World Cup history. Today we will see Austria playing Jordan this morning, England taking on Croatia, and Portugal vs DR Congo.
TENNIS – Serena Williams says a comment from her eight-year-old daughter Olympia inspired her decision to return to Wimbledon doubles alongside sister Venus later this month. The 44-year-old, who has won 14 doubles Grand Slams with Venus, including six at Wimbledon, will play there for the first time since 2022 after accepting a wildcard. Williams ruled out speculation that she could take the remaining singles wildcard.
A glorious, sunshine-filled day awaits us, although there may a few clouds around. But overall, a warm sunny day lies ahead. Temperatures will start off at around 15–18°C this morning, warming up to a maximum of 28°C in the afternoon.
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