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Primary school violence, Creche closed down, Fresh storm in Spain and Portugal
A group of parents has contacted RTL Today over what they describe as an increasingly unsafe environment at a Luxembourg City primary school, citing repeated incidents of physical violence affecting both pupils and teachers.
A child’s head slammed against a bus window, repeated physical attacks in classrooms, and teachers calling the police after losing control of volatile situations.
These are among the incidents parents say have turned a Luxembourg City primary school into an increasingly unsafe environment, prompting fears among some pupils about attending class.
More than 100 people have now signed a petition launched by parents of children attending the school. The document alleges that violent incidents have been occurring since the beginning of the school year, affecting both pupils and staff. Despite measures introduced by the school and the authorities, parents say the disruptions have continued.
Also today
- Luxembourg prosecutors are investigating suspected violence against young children at a crèche in Pétange, which has been closed as part of an ongoing inquiry.
- Spain and Portugal are facing fresh floods and chaos after a deadly new storm, Leonardo, became the seventh to hit the peninsula this year.
- The government has pledged just under €2bn in funding for the university and research purposes for the next three years, in a new agreement.
- According to figures released for 2024, Luxembourg ranks fifth from bottom in homeownership within the EU, with only 63.5% of residents doing so, while the EU average stands at 68%.
- A guilty verdict and a life sentence have been delivered at Diekirch courts this morning, to the man accused of the murder of Diana Santos in 2022.
- The ECB held interest steady at 2% today, for the fifth straight meeting, citing the resilient eurozone economy, a strong euro and better than expected January inflation figure
- The EU is close to concluding a long-sought trade agreement with Australia, as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs accelerate Europe’s push to seal deals with other global partners.
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Figure of the day
In the fifth week of the year, the Ministry of Health noted 629 cases of flu, compared to 748 the previous week.
- In the latest edition of the weekly report, the Ministry of Health added that it was still possible to book flu vaccinations.
- RSV cases also dropped to 101 cases last week, while 84 Covid infections were detected between 26 January and 5 February, or a reduction of 6%. However, the wastewater samples analysed showed that the virus concentration had increased slightly.
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