https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg Latest news from Luxembourg: today’s top stories and updates en Wed, 13 May 2026 10:07:28 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/alva-recalls-econom-and-everyday-eggs-for-salmonella-risk-1167504889 The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration has recalled eggs sold under the "Econom" and "Everyday" brands due to a possible risk of salmonella. Wed, 13 May 2026 10:07:28 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/alva-recalls-econom-and-everyday-eggs-for-salmonella-risk-1167504889 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/winkin-calls-for-focused-tripartite-talks-after-first-preparatory-meeting-466860739 Entreprise union coordinator René Winkin stresses the need for well-prepared tripartite negotiations, highlighting inflation, jobs and business concerns as top priorities. Wed, 13 May 2026 09:34:43 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/winkin-calls-for-focused-tripartite-talks-after-first-preparatory-meeting-466860739 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/abdullah-khodor-still-wanted-by-luxembourg-on-eu-most-wanted-list-1667937689 Abdullah Khodor remains the only person wanted by Luxembourg on the EU Most Wanted list, where several new high-value targets sought by Sweden and Germany have also been added. Wed, 13 May 2026 08:41:44 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/abdullah-khodor-still-wanted-by-luxembourg-on-eu-most-wanted-list-1667937689 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/three-injured-after-police-vehicle-overturns-in-accident-in-belair-748969557 A police car overturned following a collision in the Belair district of Luxembourg City on Tuesday evening, sending both officers and a motorist to hospital for checks. Wed, 13 May 2026 08:40:58 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/three-injured-after-police-vehicle-overturns-in-accident-in-belair-748969557 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/portuguese-parliamentary-delegation-visits-luxembourg-91168187 An official delegation from the Portuguese parliament, led by Assembly president José Pedro Aguiar-Branco, is visiting Luxembourg for talks with political leaders and will attend the Our Lady of Fatima pilgrimage in Wiltz. Wed, 13 May 2026 06:36:05 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/portuguese-parliamentary-delegation-visits-luxembourg-91168187 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/unions-demand-focus-on-purchasing-power-housing-and-social-security-1092463549 After Tuesday's preparatory tripartite meeting, the OGBL-LCGB trade union alliance accused the government and employers of focusing too narrowly on competitiveness, energy prices, and productivity, while warning that purchasing power, the minimum wage, housing, and social security must also be addressed. Wed, 13 May 2026 06:20:40 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/unions-demand-focus-on-purchasing-power-housing-and-social-security-1092463549 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/preparatory-tripartite-talks-focus-on-wage-indexation-energy-and-economic-risks-940223455 At preparatory tripartite talks on Tuesday, the government, employers, and unions were presented with scenarios showing that a prolonged war in Iran could push Luxembourg towards recession and trigger up to three wage indexation adjustments by September 2027. Wed, 13 May 2026 05:56:11 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/preparatory-tripartite-talks-focus-on-wage-indexation-energy-and-economic-risks-940223455 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/asylum-seeker-with-cancer-stuck-in-luxembourgs-permit-housing-loop-1598440751 A Syrian woman fleeing war faces a bureaucratic deadlock in Luxembourg: a residence permit requires housing, while housing requires a permit. Wed, 13 May 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/asylum-seeker-with-cancer-stuck-in-luxembourgs-permit-housing-loop-1598440751 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-economy-still-lacks-momentum-as-public-finances-deteriorate-74220981 The Luxembourgish economy has still not regained its momentum, and public finances are deteriorating, according to the IMF's annual report published last week, which comes as the government prepares for tripartite talks. Wed, 13 May 2026 04:04:37 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-economy-still-lacks-momentum-as-public-finances-deteriorate-74220981 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/wednesday-13-may-more-of-the-same-1690204795 Grey skies and rain clouds await us. Wed, 13 May 2026 03:00:00 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/wednesday-13-may-more-of-the-same-1690204795 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/hantavirus-cannot-be-compared-to-coronavirus-1945273577 There is no reason to fear a hantavirus pandemic, as the virus's infectivity is far too low and cases remain isolated, Luxembourg virologist Prof Dr Claude P. Muller has stated. Tue, 12 May 2026 16:20:01 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/hantavirus-cannot-be-compared-to-coronavirus-1945273577 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-accidents-leave-three-injured-on-tuesday-afternoon-1881332436 Three people were injured in two separate accidents on Tuesday afternoon, the emergency services reported. Tue, 12 May 2026 15:53:57 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/two-accidents-leave-three-injured-on-tuesday-afternoon-1881332436 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/goodyear-celebrates-anniversary-milestone-at-colmar-berg-site-677632660 With around 3,400 employees and 5,500 tyres produced daily, Goodyear Luxembourg celebrated 75 years in Colmar-Berg on Tuesday, where officials highlighted the company's focus on sustainability and attracting qualified workers. Tue, 12 May 2026 15:47:19 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/goodyear-celebrates-anniversary-milestone-at-colmar-berg-site-677632660 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/more-inspections-fewer-fines-as-prevention-takes-priority-1877508691 Despite a drop in fines alongside increased inspections, Minister of Labour Marc Spautz has rejected the notion that the ITM is becoming a "toothless tiger". Tue, 12 May 2026 15:12:55 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/more-inspections-fewer-fines-as-prevention-takes-priority-1877508691 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/nearly-4-000-students-registered-for-final-exams-213067048 A total of 3,957 students are registered for the 2026 summer session final exams, which commence next Monday, the Ministry of Education has announced. Tue, 12 May 2026 14:28:04 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/nearly-4-000-students-registered-for-final-exams-213067048 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/jasmine-pettinger-outlines-priorities-as-socialist-womens-president-868473863 The minimum wage and gender equality were on the agenda Tuesday morning as our colleagues from RTL Radio spoke with Jasmine Pettinger, the new president of the Socialist Women, the LSAP's women's organisation. Tue, 12 May 2026 14:08:28 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/jasmine-pettinger-outlines-priorities-as-socialist-womens-president-868473863 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/post-luxembourgs-2025-profit-falls-amid-geopolitical-strains-1905579354 Telecommunications and financial services remain the main pillars of Post Luxembourg, which reported marginal 2025 turnover growth of €7 million to €985 million amid rapid sectoral change. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:46:17 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/post-luxembourgs-2025-profit-falls-amid-geopolitical-strains-1905579354 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-city-tourist-office-lawyers-request-acquittals-in-2019-christmas-market-accident-26256036 Lawyers for the Luxembourg City Tourist Office (LCTO) called for acquittals on Tuesday, arguing that no fault could be attributed to the organisation's employees or the legal entity itself. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:21:08 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-city-tourist-office-lawyers-request-acquittals-in-2019-christmas-market-accident-26256036 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-remains-10th-for-lgbtqia-rights-1542780550 While Spain, Malta, and Iceland topped the 2026 ILGA Europe Ranking, Luxembourg held steady in 10th place. Tue, 12 May 2026 13:12:31 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxembourg-remains-10th-for-lgbtqia-rights-1542780550 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxair-transported-2-6-million-passengers-on-around-30-000-flights-49875322 Operating about 1,000 fewer flights than the previous year, Luxair Group still transported 2.6 million passengers in 2025, even as turnover and profits declined. Tue, 12 May 2026 12:45:45 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/luxair-transported-2-6-million-passengers-on-around-30-000-flights-49875322 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-report-monday-break-ins-and-weimerskirch-robbery-1712890378 Police reported two break-ins in Mamer and Belair, as well as a robbery in Weimerskirch where a man was threatened with a knife and had his backpack and camera stolen. Tue, 12 May 2026 09:33:14 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/police-report-monday-break-ins-and-weimerskirch-robbery-1712890378 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/139-people-applied-for-asylum-in-luxembourg-in-april-1568243087 Luxembourg recorded 139 applications for international protection in April, alongside 99 temporary protection requests, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Tue, 12 May 2026 08:40:42 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/139-people-applied-for-asylum-in-luxembourg-in-april-1568243087 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/spillfest-2026-brings-sport-and-family-activities-to-kirchberg-2091287120 The Luxembourg Olympic and Sporting Committee's traditional 'Spillfest' will return on Thursday, 14 May with a new location at the Coque and Kirchberg Park, offering sports, games, and activities for the whole family. Tue, 12 May 2026 08:35:40 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/spillfest-2026-brings-sport-and-family-activities-to-kirchberg-2091287120 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/drink-driver-crashes-into-pushchair-assaults-at-gare-and-in-clausen-1220435036 Police arrested four people over the weekend after separate incidents involving a theft in Clausen, a necklace robbery near Luxembourg City's Gare district, and a drink-driving crash in Petit-Nobressart that left a child with a broken leg. Tue, 12 May 2026 07:56:54 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/drink-driver-crashes-into-pushchair-assaults-at-gare-and-in-clausen-1220435036 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/government-employers-and-unions-scheduled-to-meet-on-tuesday-1518066823 The government will meet employer and trade union representatives to prepare the June tripartite talks, which are expected to focus on the Iran war's economic impact as well as the minimum wage. Tue, 12 May 2026 07:48:25 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/government-employers-and-unions-scheduled-to-meet-on-tuesday-1518066823 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/psychosocial-support-service-for-agricultural-sector-expanded-817506092 A support helpline for farmers, winegrowers, and gardeners has been strengthened to offer anonymous help with professional, personal, and mental health difficulties. Tue, 12 May 2026 07:35:43 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/psychosocial-support-service-for-agricultural-sector-expanded-817506092 https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/lsap-bill-aims-to-legally-enshrine-universal-healthcare-coverage-254903155 The LSAP has tabled a bill to give Luxembourg's universal healthcare coverage scheme a legal basis and guarantee access to medical care for people without health insurance. Tue, 12 May 2026 07:10:52 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/news/luxembourg/lsap-bill-aims-to-legally-enshrine-universal-healthcare-coverage-254903155 https://today.rtl.lu/culture/film-and-books/film-fund-luxembourg-awards-over-10-million-to-24-projects-1535943596 Film Fund Luxembourg has awarded more than €10.7 million in selective financial support to 24 audiovisual projects, including feature films, series, documentaries, shorts, and XR works. Tue, 12 May 2026 06:35:52 GMT https://today.rtl.lu/culture/film-and-books/film-fund-luxembourg-awards-over-10-million-to-24-projects-1535943596