10 January 2021
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Games of the Small States of EuropeKnowledge Bites Games of the Small States of Europe 02020 was supposed to be an Olympic year, with Tokyo hosting the games, but as we all know this was not possible last year and the competition was ... 0010/01/2021
13 December 2020
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From horse carts to electrical power: The history of Luxembourg's tram since 1875With the tram line extension to the Central Station now complete, Sunday 13 December marks another milestone in the tram's revival story. But did you know ...13/12/2020
6 December 2020
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Video footage of 1982: The day Depeche Mode played the Rainbow Club in OberkornTechnical difficulties had almost ruined the night. It was a show that would forever be remembered, with the location even going on to become the title of ...06/12/2020
29 November 2020
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The history of Vianden CastleLuxembourg is scattered with beautiful castles, but the most famous one is undoubtedly Vianden Castle. Popular with locals and tourists alike, most ...29/11/2020
15 November 2020
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Lamormaini, the Luxembourgish right-hand man to the Habsburg EmperorAnother Luxembourger at the top of the Holy Roman Empire? It seems we did rather well in early modern European politics. Here is Wilhelm Lamormaini, the ...15/11/2020
8 November 2020
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Community Supported Agriculture in LuxembourgRLT Today contributor Isabella Eastwood presents her guide to community supported agriculture in Luxembourg.08/11/2020
1 November 2020
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Luxembourg's most famous paintersUnless you’re involved in the scene, a regular museum goer, or just love art a lot, you might not know that much about Luxembourg’s art scene.01/11/2020
25 October 2020
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Renert: Luxembourg's most famous fable and its modern relevanceMichel Rodange's Renert is among Luxembourg's most influential literary works. Discover the fable about a cunning fox's schemes to the top, the biting ...25/10/2020
11 October 2020
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"Train 1900"While the official season of the historical steam train “Train 1900” has come to an end this Sunday, special rides and guided tours of the industrial ...11/10/2020
4 October 2020
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Luxembourgers in the Korean WarAn often forgotten conflict, the Korean War is one of the most significant of the 20th century, with consequences that can still be felt today.04/10/2020
27 September 2020
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PassportsThe Henley Passport Index is known to publish an annual ranking of countries according to their citizens’ ability to travel to a destination without prior ...27/09/2020
19 September 2020
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Cargolux: How Luxembourg's freight airline became one of the largest in the worldDid you know that Cargolux's first flight carried strawberries from New York to Stockholm? Or that they once had a joint venture with Luxair to fly summer ...19/09/2020
11 September 2020
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A tiny country and its world-class wines: Past and present of Luxembourg's winemaking industryKnowledge Bites A tiny country and its world-class wines: Past and present of Luxembourg's winemaking industryBesides castles, banking, and its ambitious space programme, Luxembourg is also well-known for its excellent white wines. Today's article will explore the ...11/09/2020
6 September 2020
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The Tour de France and LuxembourgThe Tour de France might be the world’s most well-known bicycle race, taking its contestants through France over the course of 23 days, with the last ...06/09/2020
30 August 2020
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A guide to Vegetarian (and Vegan) Restaurants in LuxembourgAs recently reported, Luxembourg has the second-highest prices for meat in the EU. In response to this, a collection of the best vegetarian- and ...30/08/2020
22 August 2020
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Karate: One-time Olympic sport2020 was supposed to be the biggest year in the history of competitive karate. For the first and only time ever, the Japanese martial art will be included ...22/08/2020
16 August 2020
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History of SchueberfouerWhen the summer holidays nearly come to an end it is time for the Schueberfuer, the biggest funfair in Luxembourg which is loved by children and adults ...16/08/2020
10 August 2020
9 August 2020
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The blind violinist from the Moselle - Life and songs of "blannen Theis"There are many different ways to get to know a culture. Some may read about it, watch documentaries, or visit museums. Others may prefer a more enjoyable ...09/08/2020
31 July 2020
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Kayaking and canoeing in LuxembourgSummer has arrived in full swing, the skies are blue and temperatures scorching. Looking for alternatives to outdoor swimming pools and lake beaches? ...31/07/2020
26 July 2020
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Ten things to see in Luxembourg this summerAre you spending your August here in Luxembourg? As per usual, Luxembourg offers countless (pandemic appropriate) activities throughout the summer months ...26/07/2020
19 July 2020
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The history of drive-in cinemasWith cinemas forced to close during the lockdowns caused by Covid-19, drive-in cinemas started to pop up again. Even though cinemas have now reopened in ...19/07/2020
2 June 2020
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Eichen-ProzessionsspinnerAka Thaumetopoea processionea AKA Oak processionary moth AKA Eichen-Prozessionsspinner AKA irritating little wrigglers AKA bane of last summer02/06/2020
31 May 2020
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Echternach's Hopping Procession (which you can attend in 2021 again)Archive Video - Knowledge Bites Echternach's Hopping Procession (which you can attend in 2021 again)Even though this year's edition has been cancelled, today's Knowledge Bite will prepare you with essentially everything you need to know about hopping ...31/05/2020
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25 May 2020
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Long-distance walking trails in LuxembourgThe COVID-19 lockdown has led many of us to discover a new-found appreciation for the great outdoors.25/05/2020
20 April 2020
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The Grand Duchy's Best Known DishesYou live and work in Luxembourg, or at least work, and you've likely eaten in many of Luxembourg's restaurants. But how many Luxembourgish dishes have you ...20/04/2020
5 April 2020
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Things to do when you're stuck at homeThis week’s knowledge bite is slightly different than usual: instead of presenting an interesting fact about our country I will suggest some fun things to ...05/04/2020
7 March 2020
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Holy Luxembourg - Churches in the Grand Duchy (2)In the second part of our series, we continue to look at the different churches the Grand Duchy has to boast about – and we would love it if we had your ...07/03/2020
6 March 2020
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From steam trains to free transport: a timeline of Luxembourg's rail transport historyKnowledge Bites From steam trains to free transport: a timeline of Luxembourg's rail transport historyLuxembourg's rail history has come a long way since the laying of its first tracks in 1855. Situated in the heart of Europe, Luxembourg quickly found ...06/03/2020