LIMPERTSBERG STABBING – As further details emerge on the stabbing incident on Tuesday afternoon that left one woman, a real estate agent, dead and another woman, a resident in the Limpertsberg apartment, severely wounded, it has been confirmed that the suspect is not related to the two victims. So far no link between him and the two women has been established. The investigation continues.
PROTEST BILL – The Minister for Home Affairs has withdrawn a draft bill that would have introduced stricter regulations and penalties for protests, effectively closing a five-year legislative process. The initiative originated in 2020 after protesters opposing Covid-19 restrictions stormed a Luxembourg City Christmas market.
UNIVERSTIY COMPLAINTS – The University of Luxembourg has responded to media allegations over its working environment and promotion practices, particularly within the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance. The institution received 27 workplace complaints between 2020 and 2025, with three potential harassment cases. An independent audit is planned, with internal review results due in March.
AMAZON JOB CUTS – Amazon has reassured Luxembourg staff that a fresh round of global job cuts will not affect operations in the Grand Duchy, beyond the 370 positions already announced in December.
IRAN SANCTIONS – President Trump says a “massive armada” is heading towards Iran, warning time is running out for a nuclear deal. Iran has called any attack “all-out war.” Meanwhile, EU foreign ministers including Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel meet in Brussels today to review proposed new sanctions on Tehran. Ministers will also discuss the Ukraine war, the Middle East situation, and will meet UN Human Rights Commissioner Volker Turk.
SPAIN TRAIN CRASH – A funeral mass for the 45 victims of the train crash in Spain will be held early this evening, with King Felipe and Queen Letizia in attendance. The service follows the cancellation of a planned state funeral.
US WINTER WEATHER – At least 30 people are dead after extreme winter weather across the US. The worst snowfall has eased, but forecasters are warning of additional snow and wintry conditions developing in eastern states.
UKRAINE WAR – Peace talks involving the US, Ukraine, and Russia resume in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said a document on American security guarantees is ready. Washington is denying reports that these guarantees are linked to Ukraine surrendering the Donbas region.
US ICE SHOOTING – Two US immigration ICE officers have been suspended after fatally shooting a 37-year-old man in Minneapolis. Videos have not confirmed their claims that he threatened them with a weapon. The harsh interventions by ICE officers are causing large demonstrations and political tensions in the USA.
FOOTBALL – Liverpool, Manchester City and Barcelona have reached the Champions League last-16. But holders Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid miss the top eight and face knockout play-offs after PSG drew 1-1 with Newcastle and Madrid lost 4-2 to Benfica.
SKIING – Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen edged teammate Atle Lie McGrath to win the final men’s World Cup slalom before the Winter Olympics in the Austrian resort of Schladming.
This morning will start with mist and fog in places, and when these disperse we will be left with an overcast cloudy day – although remaining dry. The temperature will range from 0–2°C in the early morning, all the way up to a maximum of 5°C.
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