https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg Latest news from Luxembourg: today’s top stories and updates en Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:48:25 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/four-injured-across-three-crashes-and-a-vegetation-fire-on-monday-887751173 Emergency rescue teams were called out on Monday to three accidents and a vegetation fire, in which four people were injured in total. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:48:25 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/four-injured-across-three-crashes-and-a-vegetation-fire-on-monday-887751173 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/sp95-petrol-price-drops-sharply-in-luxembourg-on-tuesday-1001117156 Fuel prices have been on a rollercoaster of late, and this Tuesday brings a welcome shift for drivers, with SP95 falling sharply. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 16:22:33 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/sp95-petrol-price-drops-sharply-in-luxembourg-on-tuesday-1001117156 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/cyberattack-at-chamber-of-employees-exposes-contact-and-financial-data-561053889 The CSL has confirmed that unauthorised external access to several of its servers took place on 26 July. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:43:59 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/cyberattack-at-chamber-of-employees-exposes-contact-and-financial-data-561053889 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/prince-louis-celebrates-turning-40-1179580715 On 3 August 1986, Prince Louis was born as the third child of the Grand Ducal couple at the Grand Duchess Charlotte Maternity Hospital. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:22:07 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/prince-louis-celebrates-turning-40-1179580715 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-car-windows-smashed-in-capellen-928779449 Two cars parked on Rue du Kiem in Capellen had their windows deliberately smashed with stones on 3 May, with police now asking anyone who saw something to come forward. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:15:09 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-appeal-for-witnesses-after-car-windows-smashed-in-capellen-928779449 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-seek-owner-of-stolen-gold-chain-357371031 Investigators have seized a gold chain thought to have been taken during a theft on the weekend of 10 to 12 July, and are asking the owner to come forward. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:09:29 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-seek-owner-of-stolen-gold-chain-357371031 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-inebriated-drivers-stopped-in-diekirch-and-kayl-1915431495 Police pulled two drink-drivers off the road at the weekend, including one who drove away from a petrol station in Diekirch while officers looked on, and another in Kayl who became aggressive after refusing a breathalyser test. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:09:40 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-inebriated-drivers-stopped-in-diekirch-and-kayl-1915431495 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/discover-luxembourgs-most-essential-apps-1981480572 Whether you're new to the country or a long-term resident, Luxembourg's daily life relies on a number of mobile apps which have become indispensable. From public transport, to public services, or tourism and information, the team at RTL Infos has summarised the most important apps to download to make life here easier. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:08:39 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/discover-luxembourgs-most-essential-apps-1981480572 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/ministry-of-defence-does-not-promote-military-culture-1488252993 Following last week's outrage causing social media post by the Directorate of Defence, Defence Minister Yuriko Backes has reiterated that weapons and military equipment should not be trivialised. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 14:03:17 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/ministry-of-defence-does-not-promote-military-culture-1488252993 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-injured-after-crash-on-n8-road-closed-for-nearly-two-hours-199162175 Two people were hurt when two cars collided on the N8 between Brouch and Reckange on Monday morning, leading to a full closure of the road between the CR114 and CR115 intersections until 11.25am. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:43:13 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-injured-after-crash-on-n8-road-closed-for-nearly-two-hours-199162175 https://today.rtl.lu/news/national/iwwerfall-zu-iechternach-an-esch-abrech-an-der-stad-an-zu-geisdref-1599413089 Two men were robbed at Echternach train station on Saturday evening, with one taken to hospital, while a further incident took place in Esch-sur-Alzette on Sunday. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 13:32:26 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/national/iwwerfall-zu-iechternach-an-esch-abrech-an-der-stad-an-zu-geisdref-1599413089 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/meteolux-warns-of-monday-evening-thunderstorms-for-whole-country-2071594645 On top of a heat warning in place until Tuesday evening, Meteolux is now also warning of thunderstorms with strong winds of up to 80km/h on Monday between 5pm and 11pm. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:56:33 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/meteolux-warns-of-monday-evening-thunderstorms-for-whole-country-2071594645 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-motorists-come-to-blows-in-esch-sur-alzette-1639190455 A physical altercation between two motorists on Sunday evening ended with the pair going one after the other to the Esch-sur-Alzette police station to lodge their own complaints, after leaving one of the vehicles damaged. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:43:21 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-motorists-come-to-blows-in-esch-sur-alzette-1639190455 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/july-2026-one-of-the-sunniest-julys-on-record-in-luxembourg-1321980949 Meteloux confirms that with 360.7 hours of sunshine, July 2026 ranks as the second sunniest July at Findel since records began in 1947. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:17:34 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/july-2026-one-of-the-sunniest-julys-on-record-in-luxembourg-1321980949 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/private-winemakers-president-warns-of-lower-yields-due-to-weather-1815806580 Jeff Konsbrück, president of the Private Winemakers (Lëtzebuerger Privatwënzer), expects an early grape harvest with reduced yields and urges further steps to cut bureaucracy for seasonal workers. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:28:41 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/private-winemakers-president-warns-of-lower-yields-due-to-weather-1815806580 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/war-and-energy-prices-incite-public-concern-in-luxembourg-1467343789 As global instability rises, how are people in Luxembourg responding to mounting geopolitical risks, and what steps should the European Union take? RTL discussed these questions with political scientist Josip Glaurdić from the University of Luxembourg. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:48:07 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/war-and-energy-prices-incite-public-concern-in-luxembourg-1467343789 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/dp-youth-wing-criticises-aspects-of-government-policy-383392371 The Democratic Party's youth organisation has publicly expressed concerns about government action, particularly in areas overseen by its own ministers, including Minister Claude Meisch. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:40:44 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/dp-youth-wing-criticises-aspects-of-government-policy-383392371 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/cgdis-ready-to-respond-to-potential-forest-fires-in-luxembourg-669777973 The risk of large-scale wildfires like those seen in Southern Europe is significantly lower in Luxembourg, but emergency services remain prepared. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:46:22 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/cgdis-ready-to-respond-to-potential-forest-fires-in-luxembourg-669777973 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-people-injured-in-separate-incidents-on-sunday-evening-1044840396 A motorcyclist was injured in a crash between Schieren and Ettelbruck, while a vegetation fire broke out in Esch later the same evening. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:09:25 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-people-injured-in-separate-incidents-on-sunday-evening-1044840396 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/monday-3-august-that-duchy-is-so-hot-right-now-178322617 The heat is back and a yellow alert is up. Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:00:00 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/monday-3-august-that-duchy-is-so-hot-right-now-178322617 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/missing-9-year-old-boy-found-safe-and-sound-878182724 Police announced at 9.49pm that the missing boy had been found in the Echternach area. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 20:24:16 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/missing-9-year-old-boy-found-safe-and-sound-878182724 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/aggressive-man-arrested-after-domestic-violence-incident-1193490788 Police officers in Esch-sur-Alzette faced considerable difficulties on Saturday evening as they dealt with a highly uncooperative and aggressive man. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:23:44 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/aggressive-man-arrested-after-domestic-violence-incident-1193490788 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/six-injured-in-five-sunday-emergency-callouts-481151685 The Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps responded to two fires and three traffic accidents on Sunday afternoon, resulting in six injuries. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:21:33 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/six-injured-in-five-sunday-emergency-callouts-481151685 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-men-arrested-after-attempting-to-open-car-doors-in-cents-1080567227 Police report several burglaries and 110 overnight interventions for disturbances, fights, and noise complaints across the country. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 15:18:42 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-men-arrested-after-attempting-to-open-car-doors-in-cents-1080567227 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/laura-lentz-student-of-the-year-at-the-university-of-innsbruck-1878579701 In this Sunday Interview, Laura Lentz shares her passion for economics and social engagement after being named Student of the Year at the University of Innsbruck. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:11:37 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/laura-lentz-student-of-the-year-at-the-university-of-innsbruck-1878579701 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/what-is-cargoluxs-role-in-europes-wildfire-response-231012983 From Turkey to France, aircraft linked to Luxembourg are helping fight some of Europe's most destructive wildfires. But what exactly is Cargolux's role, and why are its planes operating across the continent? Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:46:05 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/what-is-cargoluxs-role-in-europes-wildfire-response-231012983 https://today.rtl.lu/news/national/arno-bache-neie-president-vun-der-stemm-vun-der-strooss-1223031415 Arno Bache has taken over as president of Stëmm vun der Strooss following the unexpected resignation of his predecessor André Dübbers. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 08:09:39 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/national/arno-bache-neie-president-vun-der-stemm-vun-der-strooss-1223031415 https://today.rtl.lu/news/national/kand-vun-engem-auto-ugestouss-1866410681 Emergency services were called on Friday evening after a child was hit by a car in Esch, with firefighters also dealing with several fires in Luxembourg City and the north. Sun, 02 Aug 2026 07:49:30 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/national/kand-vun-engem-auto-ugestouss-1866410681