https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg Latest news from Luxembourg: today’s top stories and updates en Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:09:34 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-boost-presence-at-christmas-markets-1010044197 The Grand Ducal Police will carry out increased patrols at Christmas markets and on public transport in Luxembourg City and throughout the country, aiming to ensure public safety during the festive season. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 18:09:34 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-boost-presence-at-christmas-markets-1010044197 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/mayor-dan-biancalana-responds-to-dudelange-logo-criticism-1457268974 Dudelange Mayor Dan Biancalana has responded to public debate over the city's new visual identity, emphasising that the updated logo is meant to reflect Dudelange’s diversity in a modern way rather than severing ties with its past. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:24:31 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/mayor-dan-biancalana-responds-to-dudelange-logo-criticism-1457268974 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-arrest-man-after-multiple-thefts-in-strassen-94100700 Police were alerted to a theft at a shopping centre on Route d'Arlon in Strassen at around 9am on Thursday. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 16:07:27 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-arrest-man-after-multiple-thefts-in-strassen-94100700 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/former-hesperange-alderman-ali-thull-dies-aged-71-917316388 Ali Thull, a Democratic Party (DP) politician and former alderman of Hesperange, has died at the age of 71. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 15:04:32 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/former-hesperange-alderman-ali-thull-dies-aged-71-917316388 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/us-ambassador-to-eu-reduce-regulation-and-attract-investment-457503395 Andrew Puzder, the US ambassador to the European Union, visited Luxembourg at the invitation of the American Chamber of Commerce. He told RTL that transatlantic ties are closer and more collaborative than they appear, and urged Europe to cut regulation. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:39:17 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/us-ambassador-to-eu-reduce-regulation-and-attract-investment-457503395 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/three-injured-as-accident-closes-road-between-godbrange-and-heffingen-609612831 Three people were injured on Friday morning when two cars and a lorry collided on the CR129 between Godbrange and Heffingen, prompting a road closure expected to last several hours. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 14:22:45 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/three-injured-as-accident-closes-road-between-godbrange-and-heffingen-609612831 https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/microsoft-outage-exposes-importance-of-contingency-planning-for-businesses-1694827884 Microsoft services including Teams and Outlook have been disrupted since Thursday evening, affecting companies in Luxembourg and worldwide. An IT expert is urging businesses to reduce reliance on a single provider and prepare contingency plans. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:53:19 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/world/microsoft-outage-exposes-importance-of-contingency-planning-for-businesses-1694827884 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/housing-crisis-collective-rallies-to-fix-broken-real-estate-market-288544514 RTL Today Radio's Tom Einarsson spoke with activist Tom Rees and journalist Gaël Arellano about Luxembourg's deepening housing crisis, the Collective's demands, and why the issue now affects everyone. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/housing-crisis-collective-rallies-to-fix-broken-real-estate-market-288544514 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/electric-vehicle-subsidy-extended-belgium-motorway-vignette-confirmed-and-nvidia-ceo-resigns-1449001800 Your Weekly Recap for 9–13 November 2026. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:59:00 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/electric-vehicle-subsidy-extended-belgium-motorway-vignette-confirmed-and-nvidia-ceo-resigns-1449001800 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/lombard-odier-banking-group-establishes-european-headquarters-in-cloche-dor-899033716 The future European headquarters of the Lombard Odier banking group at Cloche d'Or marked a milestone on Thursday with a traditional topping-out ceremony attended by Finance Minister Gilles Roth. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 10:37:02 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/lombard-odier-banking-group-establishes-european-headquarters-in-cloche-dor-899033716 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/first-2-4-kilometres-of-hosingen-bypass-to-open-in-2028-2094846674 Construction of the Hosingen bypass is progressing, with seven of eight bridges under way and the first 2.4 kilometres, including a 325-metre tunnel, expected to open to traffic in autumn 2028. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:24:52 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/first-2-4-kilometres-of-hosingen-bypass-to-open-in-2028-2094846674 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/grand-duchess-charlotte-bridge-reopens-after-eight-car-collision-108910368 Slippery road conditions on Friday morning led to an eight-car collision on the Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge – also known as the 'Red Bridge' – forcing a brief full closure of the route into the city centre. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:50:33 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/grand-duchess-charlotte-bridge-reopens-after-eight-car-collision-108910368 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/the-left-demands-return-of-night-buses-and-improved-staff-conditions-at-tice-1694437237 The Left is calling for a restructuring of TICE, the return of night buses, and better treatment of staff, as 15 to 20 people protested outside the transport authority's headquarters on Thursday evening. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 08:22:29 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/the-left-demands-return-of-night-buses-and-improved-staff-conditions-at-tice-1694437237 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/lawyers-in-bommeleeer-ii-trial-clash-over-impact-of-alleged-false-testimony-1008938366 The Bommeleeër II trial did not end as expected on Thursday, with proceedings now set to continue on 1 December after lawyers for the civil parties and defendants traded replies. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 07:23:45 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/lawyers-in-bommeleeer-ii-trial-clash-over-impact-of-alleged-false-testimony-1008938366 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-winemakers-and-farmers-to-receive-state-aid-over-drought-losses-533779090 Winemakers and fruit and vegetable growers affected by this summer's drought will receive targeted state compensation, the Council of Government decided on Wednesday. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:40:45 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-winemakers-and-farmers-to-receive-state-aid-over-drought-losses-533779090 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/mamer-a6-access-road-shut-from-saturday-to-sunday-1330326844 Drivers heading toward Belgium via the Mamer access road onto the A6 will be diverted through Steinfort this weekend, as the National Roads Authority continues reconstruction of the Mooresloch viaduct. Fri, 13 Nov 2026 06:19:13 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/mamer-a6-access-road-shut-from-saturday-to-sunday-1330326844 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/friday-13-november-in-freeze-frame-704515373 Hadn't really planned to go into the negative zone today... Fri, 13 Nov 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/friday-13-november-in-freeze-frame-704515373 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/eight-arrested-for-drug-offences-in-the-capital-last-week-1748358048 During regular patrols and various large-scale operations and checks, the Grand Ducal police have arrested eight people in the capital region over the course of eight days in relation to drug offences. A further operation involving 60 officers took place last night. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 19:00:26 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/eight-arrested-for-drug-offences-in-the-capital-last-week-1748358048 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/rafik-fischer-unexpectedly-dead-at-66-857679013 A prominent figure in Luxembourg's financial sector who held senior roles at KBL and the European Fund Administration, Rafik Fischer has died aged 66. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:22:59 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/rafik-fischer-unexpectedly-dead-at-66-857679013 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-injured-in-collision-in-mersch-1301032193 Two people sustained injuries following a crash in Mersch on Thursday afternoon, Thu, 12 Nov 2026 18:08:22 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-injured-in-collision-in-mersch-1301032193 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/petrol-prices-to-drop-further-from-friday-410135601 SP95 and SP98 petrol will cost a few cents less per litre from Friday, with regular unleaded dropping below €1.60. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 17:33:19 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/petrol-prices-to-drop-further-from-friday-410135601 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/national-health-fund-contributions-to-increase-from-january-2027-882438280 On Wednesday, the National Health Fund voted to increase its health and maternity insurance contribution rate from January 2027. Employers and workers will pay a little more each month. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:55:06 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/national-health-fund-contributions-to-increase-from-january-2027-882438280 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/dudelange-council-introduces-controversial-new-logo-417190848 The Dudelange municipal council unveiled a new logo as part of their visual identity on Tuesday, but it has not been met with approval across the board. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:31:17 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/dudelange-council-introduces-controversial-new-logo-417190848 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourgs-defence-budget-to-hit-2-1-of-gni-in-2027-817811492 Luxembourg's defence spending is to rise by 0.1% next year, to 2.1% of the country's Gross National Income. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:15:45 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourgs-defence-budget-to-hit-2-1-of-gni-in-2027-817811492 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/laurent-mosar-warns-against-government-expansion-1218436668 Prosperity and government changes were among the topics covered by Laurent Mosar, CSV MP and member of the Luxembourg City municipal council, on RTL Radio this week. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 16:07:59 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/laurent-mosar-warns-against-government-expansion-1218436668 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/victims-wallet-stolen-in-violent-attack-in-luxembourg-city-127791563 The Grand Ducal police responded to two burglaries and one mugging in the capital on Wednesday. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 13:31:00 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/victims-wallet-stolen-in-violent-attack-in-luxembourg-city-127791563 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/tilly-metz-elected-vice-president-of-european-parliament-1154348595 Luxembourg MEP Tilly Metz was elected vice president of the European Parliament on Thursday, becoming the Greens’ representative in the institution’s leadership. Thu, 12 Nov 2026 11:04:31 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/tilly-metz-elected-vice-president-of-european-parliament-1154348595 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/neighbours-at-their-wits-end-as-two-year-noise-dispute-reaches-court-2092699189 What happens when conflict in an apartment building turns intractable and all avenues for resolution fail? Thu, 12 Nov 2026 10:40:08 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/neighbours-at-their-wits-end-as-two-year-noise-dispute-reaches-court-2092699189