https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg Latest news from Luxembourg: today’s top stories and updates en Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:30:43 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/nearly-900-personnel-and-50-vehicles-feature-in-national-day-military-parade-1133433158 Nearly 900 personnel and 50 vehicles took part in Luxembourg's traditional National Day military parade on Tuesday, though dog handlers marched without their canines due to the red heat alert. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:30:43 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/nearly-900-personnel-and-50-vehicles-feature-in-national-day-military-parade-1133433158 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/third-edition-of-unicef-city-run-to-take-place-on-4-july-1043014727 Registrations are now open for the third UNICEF City Run, set to take place on Saturday, 4 July. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:54:26 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/third-edition-of-unicef-city-run-to-take-place-on-4-july-1043014727 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-deal-with-drink-driving-mugging-and-30-noise-complaints-overnight-1340287586 Four motorists lost their driving licences overnight in separate drink-driving incidents across Luxembourg, as police also dealt with a mugging and multiple noise complaints. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:38:24 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-deal-with-drink-driving-mugging-and-30-noise-complaints-overnight-1340287586 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/train-services-between-luxembourg-city-and-bettembourg-suspended-due-to-technical-issue-1381180710 Train traffic on the Luxembourg-Esch-Rodange and Luxembourg-Thionville-Metz lines has been disrupted following a technical problem near Berchem, according to rail operator CFL. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:51:43 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/train-services-between-luxembourg-city-and-bettembourg-suspended-due-to-technical-issue-1381180710 https://today.rtl.lu/lifestyle/food/articles/luxembourg-chef-anne-knepper-awarded-order-of-the-oak-crown-547345438 Chef Anne Knepper has been appointed a Knight of the Order of the Oak Crown, marking the latest milestone in a career that took her from economics studies to one of Luxembourg's most recognised chefs. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:27:22 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/lifestyle/food/articles/luxembourg-chef-anne-knepper-awarded-order-of-the-oak-crown-547345438 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/grand-ducal-couple-receives-warm-welcome-in-differdange-2117458055 Grand Duke Guillaume and Grand Duchess Stéphanie received a warm welcome in Differdange on the National Day eve, celebrating the city's multicultural identity. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:44:14 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/grand-ducal-couple-receives-warm-welcome-in-differdange-2117458055 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/small-fire-and-rescue-among-national-day-eve-call-outs-no-major-incidents-1065867431 Despite the heat and large crowds, National Day eve celebrations passed without any major incidents, although emergency services remained busy, with several people requiring medical assistance. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:11:49 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/small-fire-and-rescue-among-national-day-eve-call-outs-no-major-incidents-1065867431 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/a-spectacle-of-fire-shapes-colours-and-music-now-available-to-rewatch-1933781858 Always a highlight on the eve of National Day, the grand fireworks display launched from the Pont Adolphe once again dazzled the crowds. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 06:01:04 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/a-spectacle-of-fire-shapes-colours-and-music-now-available-to-rewatch-1933781858 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/philharmonie-military-parade-and-te-deum-national-day-festivities-live-on-rtl-659826537 RTL will bring you comprehensive live coverage of the official National Day celebrations throughout Tuesday on television and online. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:56:39 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/philharmonie-military-parade-and-te-deum-national-day-festivities-live-on-rtl-659826537 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/93-people-receive-assistance-during-national-day-eve-celebrations-18470174 The Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) reinforced its operations in Luxembourg City on Monday evening, assisting 93 people during National Day festivities and the ongoing heatwave, with no major incidents reported. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 05:30:44 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/93-people-receive-assistance-during-national-day-eve-celebrations-18470174 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/tuesday-23-june-wave-hello-to-the-heatwave-656941336 You know the drill by now - extreme temperatures, sunshine and clear skies, accompanied by heat warnings galore. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:00:00 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/tuesday-23-june-wave-hello-to-the-heatwave-656941336 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/further-details-on-findel-crash-landing-a-technical-analysis-should-provide-clarity-374133167 Some 5,200 passengers were caught up in Sunday's disruption at Findel after a vintage Antonov AN-2 missed its landing on the runway. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:27:40 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/further-details-on-findel-crash-landing-a-technical-analysis-should-provide-clarity-374133167 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/cgdis-despatched-to-three-accidents-and-a-fire-on-monday-821764376 Emergency crews were called to three accidents, which left four people injured, and a fire in Niederpallen. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:08:43 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/cgdis-despatched-to-three-accidents-and-a-fire-on-monday-821764376 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/follow-the-traditional-fireworks-display-from-pont-adolphe-live-from-11pm-1770534416 Watch live as the traditional National Day fireworks display will light up the skies over Luxembourg City from around 11pm. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:00:00 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/follow-the-traditional-fireworks-display-from-pont-adolphe-live-from-11pm-1770534416 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luc-frieden-we-have-much-to-be-proud-of-1537617489 As is tradition, the Prime Minister addressed the nation on the eve of National Day, and this year, Luc Frieden reflects on all Luxembourg can be proud of today. The Prime Minister's full speech will be broadcast online on Monday evening at 7.30pm. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 16:47:18 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luc-frieden-we-have-much-to-be-proud-of-1537617489 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/how-schools-are-keeping-cool-in-a-heatwave-1453732722 With several municipalities letting pupils head home for the afternoon, RTL's Céline Eischen spent a morning at the primary school in Mondercange to see how teachers and pupils are getting through the heatwave. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:43:23 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/how-schools-are-keeping-cool-in-a-heatwave-1453732722 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/final-year-exam-results-to-land-between-wednesday-and-thursday-1703463290 Hundreds of Luxembourg's final year pupils will get the verdict on their finals this week, with individual results going out from Monday to Thursday. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:20:25 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/final-year-exam-results-to-land-between-wednesday-and-thursday-1703463290 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/grand-duke-guillaume-visits-differdange-on-national-day-eve-1207027942 Join RTL live from 5pm as Grand Duke Guillaume visits Differdange for the official National Day eve celebrations. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/grand-duke-guillaume-visits-differdange-on-national-day-eve-1207027942 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-push-back-on-criticism-after-mans-death-in-gare-district-1746023991 Officers say no critical health concerns were apparent when they were first called to the man asleep in the heat on Rue de Strasbourg on Saturday, while a second call hours later found him unresponsive, with the 75-year-old later pronounced dead. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:48:10 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-push-back-on-criticism-after-mans-death-in-gare-district-1746023991 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/heat-related-fault-in-berchem-disrupts-trains-on-two-railway-lines-274581666 A technical problem caused by the heat has thrown rail traffic into disarray between Luxembourg City and Esch/Rodange, as well as between the capital and Thionville and Metz, with only a very limited number of trains running. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:13:30 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/heat-related-fault-in-berchem-disrupts-trains-on-two-railway-lines-274581666 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/more-jobseekers-in-may-but-unemployment-rate-edges-down-389756701 ADEM counted 19,674 resident jobseekers at the end of May, up 6.5% on a year earlier, although the STATEC-adjusted unemployment rate eased slightly to 6.2% as fewer people drew full benefits. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 13:08:47 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/more-jobseekers-in-may-but-unemployment-rate-edges-down-389756701 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/44-flights-affected-and-200-000-in-costs-following-findel-crash-landing-428946734 Following Sunday's crash landing involving a vintage Antonov AN-2 plane, 16 flights were cancelled, 10 diverted and more than 3,500 passengers affected, while the plane's pilot blames a side wind for the incident. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:34:31 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/44-flights-affected-and-200-000-in-costs-following-findel-crash-landing-428946734 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/e-scooter-rider-injured-in-wormeldange-after-exceeding-legal-speed-limit-388811474 A rider was taken to hospital after losing control of his e-scooter on Rue Principale on Sunday morning, with police finding that the vehicle could travel well above the legal limit. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 12:14:02 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/e-scooter-rider-injured-in-wormeldange-after-exceeding-legal-speed-limit-388811474 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/health-director-urges-caution-for-national-day-in-extreme-heat-1719327507 Dr Jean-Claude Schmit, director at the Directorate of Health, advised people to stay cool, hydrate, and avoid alcohol during Luxembourg's National Day festivities due to extreme heat risks. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:15:34 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/health-director-urges-caution-for-national-day-in-extreme-heat-1719327507 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/official-celebrations-centred-on-differdange-and-luxembourg-city-968302651 From the Grand Ducal couple's visit to Differdange to the torchlight procession and fireworks in the capital, National Day eve will bring a packed programme of official celebrations across the country. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:16:12 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/official-celebrations-centred-on-differdange-and-luxembourg-city-968302651 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/laurent-zeimet-defends-tripartite-deal-and-calls-for-calm-during-heatwave-1652438063 CSV parliamentary group leader Laurent Zeimet has defended the government's response to the heatwave and the recently agreed resilience package. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:58:43 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/laurent-zeimet-defends-tripartite-deal-and-calls-for-calm-during-heatwave-1652438063 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/heatwave-puts-homeless-people-at-serious-risk-1532348578 As the heatwave sets in across Luxembourg, people experiencing homelessness face particularly severe risks, with limited access to drinking water or shelter from the sun. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:56:18 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/heatwave-puts-homeless-people-at-serious-risk-1532348578 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/bus-overturns-and-blocks-road-between-herborn-and-pfaffenberg-738210855 Emergency services closed the CR370 between Herborn and Pfaffenberg on Monday morning after a bus left the road and overturned. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:52:25 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/bus-overturns-and-blocks-road-between-herborn-and-pfaffenberg-738210855