hasn’t traditionally featured in its image but this may soon change a vineyard has taken root just below the historic slopes where vines once thrived centuries ago Local place names around Diekirch still bear testimony to the area’s winemaking past especially on the sun-drenched hillsides of the Herrenberg explained that the location is ideal for viticulture thanks to its full southern exposure The hillside benefits from natural air circulation with wind sweeping through from the Sauer valley To enhance this airflow and reduce the risk of fungal diseases the group installed mini-terraces across the slope He also noted the exceptional soil conditions rich in limestone – a key factor for grape cultivation The vineyard spans 30 acres and features four grape varieties they are all part of familiar grape families These varieties are known as fungus-resistant grapes meaning they require little to no pesticide treatment and therefore qualify as organic – with Germany leading the way in their development The surrounding cover crops further contribute by acting as a natural CO₂ sink reducing the vineyard's environmental impact Konnen also highlighted additional ecological benefits: the vineyard creates a habitat for bees and other insects Due to the reduced need for spraying and machinery pesticide use is expected to drop by 80% compared to conventional vineyards – helping to protect both soil and groundwater the wine will be marketed under the new “Bio Triple Plus” label The project receives financial and material support from the municipality of Diekirch and the Ministry of Agriculture Vineyard labour is managed by the association Gaart an Heem while the local association Al Dikkrich will handle promotion once the wine is bottled Konnen is confident that within three years the roughly 1,000 vines will yield enough grapes for a first batch of new wine Although a wine-making facility isn’t yet in place the project is operating under the working title “DiWäin” though it remains to be seen whether that name will appear on future labels A glass with Claude FrançoisWine columnBodega Ribas in Consell – the oldest winery of MallorcaThe bodega is still run by the same family that founded it in 1711 Alcohol smugglingCross-border alcohol smuggler jailed and fined €30,000Motorist stopped on Belgian motorway with nearly 400 litres of cheap liquor from Luxembourg, on which he had not paid customs duties Nightclubbing From slick dance venues to alternative vibesA round-up of dance floors in the Grand Duchy - fancy, intimate, chic, or dive bar, and their crowd and vibe Hospitality sectorPremiumLuxembourg’s fight to keep cafés alive The Horesca sector has recorded the closure of over 200 pubs and bistros in just a few years. Can this trend still be reversed? A glass with Claude FrançoisWine columnA fruity rival for Chardonnay: Pinot Blanc with barrel notes Winegrowers who have mastered the art of maturing wine in barriques are producing excellent crus A glass with Claude FrançoisWine columnThe strong influence of wood on the taste of wineFor a long time, different varieties have been aged in wooden barrels on the Luxembourg Moselle. But not all woods are the same... A glass with Claude FrançoisWine columnLuxembourg wines surprising in 2024 despite record rainfall A first look at the new 2024 vintage from the Moselle RestructuringStarbucks cuts 1,100 corporate jobs in bid to speed turnaroundWorkers losing their jobs will get pay and benefits until 2 May Advertiser contentTreat yourself to a stress-free holidayDreaming of a worry-free trip What if the secret to a smooth getaway was simply good preparation and the right protection Advertiser contentReal estate: Why should you take advantage of the start of 2025 to begin your real estate project?The main things we remember about the housing sector over the past 12 months are the rise in interest rates and the fall in property prices Advertiser contentProperty: I've decided to invest!The various forms of government support for investment Advertiser contentThe Luxembourg Times BusinessRun is happening again on 18th September!On Thursday 18th September with the starting gun of the 11th Luxembourg Times BusinessRun fired at the Coque at 7 pm Share this with instagramShare this with facebookShare this with linkedinSections This work, Conquering personal challenges: 2d TSB members complete Marche Internationale de Diekirch, by Candy C Knight, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright This new building houses SNCA’s offices in Diekirch The Société nationale de circulation automobile (SNCA) commissioned Moreno Architecture to build a new office building on the ZANO Fridhaff business park in Diekirch the building centralises all the SNCA’s activities for the northeast of the country and the surrounding area on a single site The 787m2 building has three storeys and is set in 50.66 ares of land The architectural design aims to create a functional sustainable and modern environment that meets the specific needs of this new public centre The building meets both aesthetic and environmental challenges thanks to its timber construction and use of sustainable materials Spaces are filled with natural light and technical installations are integrated to optimise sustainability and reduce energy consumption Almost the entire structure is made of wood: walls and slabs in solid cross-laminated timber (CLT) The metal beams are integrated into the wooden slabs The whole structure is braced by reinforced concrete stairwells and lift shafts  Photo: Moreno Architecture & Associés Architect: Moreno Architecture & Associés Consulting engineer for technical engineering: Siegel Schleimer Acoustics office: Schroeder & Associés This article was written in for the  supplement in the  magazine The content is produced exclusively for the magazine It is published on the website as a contribution to the complete Paperjam archive Is your company a member of the Paperjam Club You can request a subscription in your name Army Reserve soldiers from the 492nd Civil Affairs Battalion conduct their Rising Phoenix Battalion event in Buckeye soldiers were given the option to participate in an additional 10-km road march in order to earn the Marche Internationale de Diekirch (MID) award David Gordon/Army)After a formal review and significant pushback from the field Army human resources officials have backed away from their earlier push to bar troops from wearing a pair of foreign awards and Luxembourg’s International March of Diekirch Medal are once again approved for soldiers to accept and wear on their dress uniforms according to an internal announcement shared with Army Times That means troops who received the awards during a period when the Army had banned their acceptance for permanent wear can now petition the first one-star general in their chain of command to add them to their ribbon racks Service officials had removed the two decorations from the approved-for-wear list on Aug 31 out of concerns over whether event registration fees violated military rules against “soliciting” foreign awards and badges Human Resources Command personnel also questioned whether awards earned through virtual events — which the host nations had authorized due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic concerns — were compliant with service regulations Other critics of the policy change said the fees were only intended to offset shipping and production costs for the awards They also said that human resources officials shouldn’t be deciding whether the virtual events qualify since the host nations had authorized virtual marches and the brigadier general atop a soldier’s chain of command already has to approve any foreign awards before they can be worn offering an opportunity for quality control Human Resources Command leaders spoke with Army Times about their decision for a Sept. 16 article, apologizing for how the change had been rolled out. Officials told Army Times that they were launching a policy review that included discussions with embassy officials from the Netherlands and Luxembourg in order to determine the future of the medals the review revealed that “paying a registration fee which covers the cost of administering the event and the medal[,] is not solicitation.” Officials also apologized for the lengthy review Davis Winkie covers the Army for Military Times He studied history at Vanderbilt and UNC-Chapel Hill His investigations earned the Society of Professional Journalists' 2023 Sunshine Award and consecutive Military Reporters and Editors honors Davis was also a 2022 Livingston Awards finalist Diekirch is now reclaiming its winemaking heritage local enthusiasts planted 1,000 vines on the terraced slopes of the Härebierg marking the return of viticulture to the region after over 300 years spearheaded by the non-profit "Dikricher Wäifrënn" ("Diekirch Wine Friends") features four disease-resistant Piwi grape varieties The inauguration ceremony was attended by Minister of Viticulture Martine Hansen and Diekirch Mayor Charel Weiler Supported by the IVV Wine Institute and ASTA soil laboratory the initiative "blends tradition with innovation," as stated by the Ministry of Agriculture The grape varieties selected are hybrids that are naturally resistant to disease without the use of pesticides Their name - "Piwi" – comes from the German term "pilzwiderstandsfähig" These first 1,000 plants should enable the production of "Fiederwäissen" new wine within three years "Fiederwäissen" designates a beverage in the earliest stage of the winemaking process that is still undergoing fermentation It is made from the latest grape harvest and only available in autumn The first traditional wine from Diekirch should be available within four years Fiederwäissen: The constantly changing early autumn drink A tiny country and its world-class wines: Past and present of Luxembourg's winemaking industry GALERIE-PHOTOS Photo: Luxembourg and Diekirch public prosecutors’ offices the judicial authorities seized a stone-crushing machine containing a very large quantity of drugs according to the Luxembourg and Diekirch public prosecutors’ offices Initial analyses have identified hundreds of kilos of cocaine “This is a great day for our country and for Europe in the fight against drug-related crime!” These were the words used by home affairs minister (CSV) to hail a major operation that led to the seizure of hundreds of kilos of pure cocaine The announcement was made on Friday afternoon at a press conference at the Diekirch public prosecutor’s office It all began when the police informed the Luxembourg public prosecutor’s office of the suspicious arrival of a stone crusher on grand ducal territory the rollers of which were likely to be hiding narcotics the machine was closely monitored before the Luxembourg public prosecutor’s office informed the Diekirch public prosecutor’s office “it was found that two of the three road rollers had already been dismantled,” explain the public prosecutors the people who had been working on these rollers had not been able to drill through them They ended up abandoning the rollers and the machine on the spot.” The authorities had to call in the Grand-Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) and the local fire brigade to have the machine transported to a secure location the machine was scanned to analyse the contents of the steam rollers It was only after breaking open the casings of the three rollers that the police made a major discovery: hundreds of packets containing white powder the total quantity of cocaine seized exceeded 750 kg the rollers and the narcotics have been transferred and are now in a highly secure location The case has been referred to the Diekirch examining magistrate and two people have already been arrested no further information can be released at this time Where: Diekirch (starts on Route de Larochette) Tali Live at Den Atelier Selected to be Luxembourg’s representative for the Eurovision Song Contest last year Tali was the first singer to do so in decades Now she’s back with a full show at Den Atelier and tickets are still available Storytelling Masterclass or simply to improve your communications skills this storytelling masterclass might just help Romance after Valentine’s at Philharmonie Keep the spark lit with this romantic concert at Philharmonie Luxembourg the Filarmonica della Scala will be joined by Gautier Capuçon’s cello and conducted by Lorenzo Viotti Serene Hui: End of Residency at Casino artist Serene Hui is ready to present their work Catch an abridged version of her ‘non-performance’ Avalanches from Afar and explore her work at this free exhibition Architectural Tour of Mudam With fresh exhibitions at Mudam, you could complete your weekend expedition to Luxembourg’s modern art museum with a guided tour exploring its iconic architecture. See also: a guided tour of the exhibitions happening next week Family Carnaval Afternoon at De Gudde Wëllen Dance like your parents are watching this Saturday at De Gudde Wëllen Featuring a kids versus parents dance-off competition this family-friendly afternoon is for all party animals that aren’t old enough to get past bouncers Extra: Tickets on Sale for Koll an Aktioun Festival This family-friendly festival celebrates culture in all of its forms - from music to food, street art, performances, and more. Tickets for Koll an Aktioun are now on sale, and guests can choose to contribute more as part of their ‘pay as you can’ scheme! When: Saturday, 7 June & Sunday, 8 June Where: Musée de l’Ardoise in Haut-Martelange Cost: Day Pass: €25 / Weekend Pass: €40 / Under 16: Free PoliticsLuxembourg lawmakers divided over Israel-EU relationsAttempt to find unified position on extension of EU-Israel trade agreement failed during divisive committee meeting World of workJob market last year grew at slowest pace since financial crisisLuxembourg created fewer new jobs in 2024 than any year since the 2008-9 banking crisis Public administrationGovernment to create administration overseeing housing aidNew office aims to improve access to housing support and reduce delays AustraliaAustralians mark election day with 'democracy sausages' and in 'budgy smugglers'Australians fired up barbecues and wore tight-fit swim trunks called "budgy smugglers" to voting centers as they welcomed election day on Saturday (3 May) with some unique and quirky traditions. GrantsEU to propose €500m package to attract researchersPlan to double grant amount by 2025 and continue support in 2026 and 2027 Costs of six million eurosPremiumBus drivers unable to drive cost Luxembourg firm €6m annually Some given odd jobs or are idle, but could soon be employed by municipal councils World of workSpain to move ahead with plan to cut work week to 37.5 hoursThe bill is set to face a lengthy approval process in Parliament, where it’s uncertain to have enough backing from lawmakers Innovation and educationLuxembourg opens drone school to boost safetyEducation ministry has launched a civilian drone school, where pilots can hone their skills and share ideas the 57th edition of the Diekirch Cavalcade will bring thousands of carnival-goers to the streets with an estimated 34,000 attendees expected The event is organised by "Eselen aus der Sauerstad Dikrich A.S.B.L." Afternoon temperatures are forecasted to reach around 10°C The route goes from Route de la Larochette via Rue Alexis Heck festivities will take place all over Diekirch the "Family Place" at Wirtgenschlass will offer activities for children DJ Dee will provide musical entertainment at the town hall DJ Hofmeister will perform at Liberation Square DJ Majj will warm up the crowd from 3.30pm to 6.30pm who will keep the party going until midnight Access to Diekirch will be extremely restricted from Sunday at 12pm onwards Visitors are encouraged to use the various park-and-ride (P&R) options to reach Diekirch stress-free by bus P&R locations include Parking Däich in Ettelbruck Heintz van Landewyck and the opposite side in the ZANO industrial zone And for those coming from other directions parking is available at Bloen Eck in Stegen as well as Sauerwiss and the agricultural school (Akerbauschoul) Traveling to Diekirch by train is also an option. Travelers can check schedules on www.cfl.lu or www.mobiliteit.lu note that no trains will be running to Diekirch from the north over the weekend The RTL Reporter team has been busy visiting various clubs and discovering the challenges involved in creating them for the parade RTL Reporter - The Float of FC 47 Baastenduerf at the Diekirch Cavalcade [LU] RTL Reporter: The Float of Landjugend Süden at the Diekirch Cavalcade [LU] For those who aren't quite in the carnival spirit yet and may need a little push to join the upcoming parades here are a few impressions from past years to get you excited Dikrecher Kavalkad (02.03.2025) Even if you can't attend a masked ball or a parade you can still try this sweet carnival delicacy That's right, of the many varieties of doughnuts, or beignets, on offer during Carnival, the nun's fart, or Nonnefäscht is the small knotted one (supposedly resembling the knot at the back of a nun’s tunic) that comes with a dusting of icing sugar in the Moselle town of Remich (except this year Local marching bands provide a musical accompaniment as the procession carries the dummy through the town to the bridge between Luxembourg and Germany dispersing the evil spirits of winter and celebrating the arrival of spring The straw man or woman scapegoat must also atone for the transgressions of the carnival revellers he usually carries a wallet and an empty bottle According to the Luxembourg government website, the traditions of Carnival in the Grand Duchy date back to 1870 in Diekirch and the earliest recorded mention of it is in 1884 The original celebration is thought to have its roots in Pagan times when winter spirits needed to be driven out so the summer ones could return The carnival feast was the last opportunity for common people to eat well as there was often a food shortage at the end of winter as stores ran out people were limited to meagre meals during this period of fasting Livestock were usually slaughtered in November and meat could only be preserved for a limited period of time butter and meat had to be eaten before they rotted the celebration Fasching (which starts 11 November at precisely 11:11am and ends on Shrove Tuesday) dates back to the 13th century The word is thought to derive from the modern German word fasten ('to fast' in English) some historians think the word could also derive from the verb fasen The word Carnival originated in Italy in the 17th century and has its roots in the Latin phrase carne levare or 'away with meat' Christianity (specifically Catholicism) embraced it Today's celebration with masked balls and parades is thought to have begun in Medieval Venice and spread throughout Catholic Europe and eventually overseas during colonial times Luxembourgers love a good party, and, unlike their neighbours, carnival festivities do not come to an abrupt end on Ash Wednesday but continue until the fourth Sunday of Lent, or Bretzelsonndeg (Pretzel Sunday) is traditionally reserved for masked balls and parties while Carnival Monday (Fuesméindeg) is the day for parades and cavalcades there has been a strong tradition of cavalcade parades in Luxembourg with people creating inventive floats to poke fun at the wealthy and powerful The Diekirch parade was first held in 1870 with a view to raising money for the town's poor folk Unfortunately the revellers had so much fun the Diekirch parade is one of the biggest in the Grand Duchy with more than 50 floats which distribute about 6 tons of sweets The Diekirch parade kicks off at 14.30 on 2 March with plenty of entertainment throughout the day Escher Fuesent takes place 13-16 March with days filled with music, DJs, performers and more. You can chacek the full programme here In Remich you'll have to wait until 30 March for the cavalcade, whilst Wasserbillig celebrates the night before on 29 March with a 1.8km cavalcade distributing 1,500 kilos of sweets and 2,000 bretzels Petange is known to have one of the oldest Robbesscheier in the north will be celebrating Carnival all week from 15-23 February including making your own wooden masks in the sawmill Two new carnival cavalcades will take place this year. The night cavalcade in Clervaux is on 22 March It will finish in the town hall with an awards ceremony followed by a ball On the same date, Koerich will also host it’s first NuetsKavalkad You can buy or sometimes hire Carnival costumes or buy masks from the following places: Read more about sustainable outfits in the article below. Easter traditionsMake some noise for Klibberen and Émaischen The church bells leave and the rattles return for the four days of Klibberen, whilst Easter Monday sees the bird whistle Péckvillchen market Luxembourg tradition Let someone know you love them this BretzelsonndegLearn more about the history of this Luxembourg tradition to give your sweetheart a pretzel on the fourth Sunday of Lent Bonfire tradition How Luxembourg ushers in spring with BuergbrennenNot just a bonfire to banish winter blues, Buergbrennen is a Luxembourgish tradition that invites you to welcome spring with your neighbours Local dishesTry making Bouneschlupp or SpargelzoppFor a healthy supper, try Luxembourg's green bean soup, or local recipes for asparagus or lentil soup Local heritageLiichtmëssdag: a lantern and song tradition dating back to the Celts Liichtmëssdag on 2 February brings lantern-bearing children to your door. Remember to have some treats at the ready Luxembourg traditionCelebrate ‘Dräikinneksdag’ with a Three Kings’ cake on 6 JanuaryMind your teeth if you plan tuck into a slice of this celebratory cake, as you might be the lucky finder of the fève Christmas traditionsPremiumTracking down the American Santa who remains a hit in LuxembourgThe story of how one US soldier became Kleeschen for a day, and a part of Wiltz folklore for life, 80 years on a tragic accident occurred in Moselle on the French A4 motorway near Varize-Vidoncourt leading to the death of a 19-year-old man from Diekirch the incident took place at approximately 3.40am in the direction from Strasbourg to Paris the tanker pulled over onto the hard shoulder while the Diekirch resident stopped his car in the left lane As the young man got out of his vehicle to cross the motorway lanes he was struck by a 38-tonne lorry with Romanian plates Authorities have launched an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of this tragedy Lentz is a teacher at the hospitality and tourism school in Diekirch, central Luxembourg, but the culinary competition - which brought together chefs from 40 countries - was held far away this year, in Singapore. 1 / 2Steve Lentz (left) and his assistant chef Lucas Andrieux (right) recently returned to Luxembourg. © Photo credit: Vatel Luxembourg2 / 2Steve Lentz (left) and his assistant chef Lucas Andrieux (right) recently returned to Luxembourg. © Photo credit: Vatel LuxembourgHaving qualified for the final at the European heats in 2023, the Diekirch school this year went on to win his category: vegan cuisine. This box contains embedded content from Facebook that wants to read or write cookies. You did not give permission for this. Lentz brought with him a number of ingredients harvested in the Grand Duchy to use in his recipes, including mushrooms and herbs, with help from La Provençale and Vatel Luxembourg. “I think they liked the fact we work with local produce. It’s a bit of a current trend in cooking in general. We also made it a point of honour not to waste anything, which is very important in this kind of competition,” Lentz said. Steve Lentz was assisted in the final by sous-chef Lucas Andrieux, who works as a sous-chef at Archibald de Prince, the eponymous establishment of the Bocuse d'Or Belgium winner. He is the former second-in-command at La Distillerie, in Bourglinster Castle - which is set to open up in Echternach in November. Born in Ettelbruck and raised in the sleepy village of Eppeldorf in the Ernz valley, Steve Lentz developed a taste for cooking at an early age. “It all started at a village fest,” he said. “The grandmothers always used to cook for the event, especially desserts. There was an absolutely delicious home-made pudding. So I wanted to find out how it was made and, one thing leading to another, I became an enthusiast.” he went on to work in a number of restaurants in the Mullerthal region one of the judges asked me if I would be interested in a teaching post at the Luxembourg Hotel and Tourism School (EHTL) but after seeing the motivation and passion of the young students when he was at hotel management school: “Demand was growing all the time But there was no one at the EHTL with specific training in this type of cuisine especially as my partner follows a plant-based diet.” Lentz is a true ambassador for plant-based cuisine in Luxembourg “You can do so many things with all the vegetables and spices at your disposal the vegan chefs were able to create dishes with totally different colours and tastes some people thought that this cuisine was just a fad we’ve come to realise that people who are trying to reduce their meat consumption are turning more towards vegan cuisine.” Asked whether he is getting ready to represent his country again next year he replied in the negative: “I give priority to my teaching career I was lucky enough to be able to prepare for the competition during the school holidays and I think it’s now up to young people to embark on such an adventure.” (This article first appeared in Virgule. Translation and editing by Alex Stevensson.) Food safetyPremiumEU food safety chief warns on bird flu threat to pigsBernhard Url says Europe’s swine herds could become a ‘dangerous virus laboratory’ Table Talk‘Buddik BanLieue’: where street food meets haute cuisine in TrierAnyone feeling peckish on their next shopping trip through Trier should make a detour to this not-so-secret insider tip Food wasteLeftlovers, the made in Luxembourg app that fights food wasteLaunched by five high school students, the platform enables users to combat food waste while enjoying discounted prices at partner retailers World ExpoPremiumHow hotel school students are serving up Luxembourg flavours in Osaka The students of the hotel management school are responsible for the catering and the shop in the Luxembourg pavilion EU breakfast guidelinesHow EU rules are changing your breakfastNew origin labelling for honey, less sugar in fruit juice and more fruit in jam WellbeingFrom food fads to dangerous diets: the risks of social media trendsSeeking advice online can have a negative long-term impact, dietician warns, as untrained food gurus can spread misinformation unchecked Light bites Taste Spanish tapas on these terraces in LuxembourgFrom Cantabrian anchovies and Galician octopus to Iberian ham and Rubia Gallegan beef – share some tapas at these Spanish eateries Famous recipeThe Luxembourger who invented McDonald's chicken nuggetsAs the fast-food chain prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary in the Grand Duchy, a look at the famous recipe developed by René Arend from Wiltz organised by the 'Eselen aus der Sauerstad Dikrich A.S.B.L.' took place under clear skies and temperatures of around nine degrees thousands gathered in colourful costumes to dance and enjoy the company of friends and family The event's highlight was the grand parade showcasing months of preparation by various associations from Diekirch Organisers estimate that around 40,000 people attended the event’s true charm lies in the loyal attendees who return year after year It's more than just a local celebration: it's a cultural showcase and a symbol of Diekirch as it is the most important day of the year the carnival offers a chance to unite in difficult times celebrating community spirit and creating lasting memories The festivities continued late into the evening marking another successful year for Diekirch’s beloved carnival It will be a fully-fledged second campus, rather than just a satellite classroom, in the south of the country and will welcome students from the start of the 2025-26 academic year. “I’m talking about a northern campus and a southern campus,” said Michel Lanners, director of the Ecole d'hôtellerie et de tourisme du Luxembourg (EHTL). “The first in Diekirch, the second, in the first phase, in Wickrange.” What are the reasons why the EHTL wanted to open a second training site the EHTL is the only hospitality school in Luxembourg and it’s located in the north of the country the school’s total theoretical capacity is 250 students There is also the boarding capacity at Diekirch and Ettelbruck The repositioning of the school (since 2018 it has been offering courses other than hotel management editor’s note) has also resulted in renewed interest in expanding it We were looking for a transitional solution until Sanem Castle could be renovated We had been looking for an additional site Sanem Castle was identified by the government But the refurbishment project and the renovation work are taking a long time So we’re looking for a transitional solution The GRIDX complex offers the possibility of housing a school Not all new infrastructures allow for this We're going to open a south campus that will be able to accommodate 250 students not a renovation and it’s in an attractive location close to all the major cities in the south of the country The aim is to offer the same educational facilities to young people living in the south of the country as to those living in the north (...) So we’re going to do much the same thing as we did in Diekirch without being a carbon copy of the school that was designed 70 years ago A number of facilities that were missing at Diekirch are planned for GRIDX A bit like the other schools and colleges that have opened in recent years The number of students will be identical to the Diekirch campus but I think a lot of students will be interested in taking our courses So there will be the same courses and diplomas at GRIDX as at Diekirch We will start in September 2025 with four classes We’ll start with first-year students who have more theoretical than practical training it will take a few more months to build the necessary infrastructure Your school will be located in the same wing as the hotel and restaurants planned for the GRIDX complex As far as the hotel with its 133 rooms and suites is concerned that’s great for us because we’ll be able to be much more flexible when it comes to apprenticeships for young people in the hotel trade we are also planning to open a training restaurant like the one that already exists in Diekirch It seems the development of this southern campus is a great leap forward for EHTL The market in the hospitality sector - be it gastronomy hotels or tourism - is extremely dynamic and the supply of jobs far exceeds demand in Luxembourg is that we are taking a complementary approach to offer young people living in the south the same training courses as those in Diekirch which until now they could only follow by accepting very slow and arduous journeys or by staying in boarding schools are there any plans for boarding facilities on the south campus because we are in the process of developing our boarding facilities in the north I think a campus with good boarding capacity is enough This kind of facility always comes at a considerable cost So I prefer to have one good boarding facility in one place (This article first appeared in Virgule. Translation and editing by Alex Stevensson.) Opening postponedPremiumOpening of brasserie at Luxembourg City’s largest park delayed againCity council says it cannot confirm exactly when restaurant in Gasperich, which is already more than €2 million over budget, will open Luxembourg CityKaempff-Kohler to open hotel with view of KnuedlerFine food retailer Kaempff-Kohler is opening an 11-room boutique hotel at its flagship location on Place Guillaume II New hotelNew luxury hotel in Luxembourg’s capital set for June openingThe former family home known as Villa Baldauff has been extensively renovated and will soon be a five-star hotel New city hotelMarriott Alfa hotel set to open in Luxembourg’s Gare area in springLaunch will bring to an end five years of construction work at site of the iconic former Alfa hotel, which shut in 2017 GastronomyMichelin-starred restaurant for saleAfter less than five years, owners of La Villa de Camille et Julien are giving up TourismLuxembourg residents are the most travelled in EuropeIn 2023, people living in Luxembourg made 3.3 million holiday trips according to Statec data published last week Several motorist were caught driving with invalid insurance documents or tax stickers Seven stopped vehicles did not have a valid technical inspection certificate whereas five motorists could not provide a current tax sticker One driver was caught driving with an expired license Another had to pay a fine because his child did not have their seatbelt on properly The police also reported that one car they encountered was not insured at all According to the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) two pedestrians were struck by vehicles on Saturday afternoon with incidents occurring in Esch-sur-Alzette and Diekirch a child was hit by a car on Rue Portland in Esch-sur-Alzette and sustained injuries Emergency responders from Esch-sur-Alzette were at the scene another individual was injured when struck by a vehicle on Rue Alexis Heck in Diekirch The Nordstad emergency services were deployed to assist A head-on collision occurred on the CR101 road at "am Direndall" between Kopstal and Schoenfels shortly before 3pm on Thursday including the Emergency Medical Assistance Team (SAMU) Firefighters from Mersch and Kopstal also provided assistance a tractor crashed into a house on Rue de Stavelot in Diekirch just before 12.30pm and emergency services from Nordstad attended the scene The "Al Dikrech" town fair is a familiar event to many across Luxembourg but the "Nei Dikrech" ("New Diekirch") project may be less well-known This initiative involves the redesign of Grand Rue and the town's central area initial findings from a citizen participation process were shared at the Old Brewery Despite it being held in the middle of the week the turnout for the information session was decent when an introductory session for the Nei Dikrech project was first held local residents have had several opportunities to provide feedback A total of 665 people participated in an online survey and workshops and guided tours of the town centre were organised to gather further input The analysis of these contributions showed that while residents generally have a positive view of the town centre and feel connected to their community there is room for improvement in certain areas 52 ideas were selected for further development from the Esch-sur-Alzette-based architecture firm overseeing the project These ideas will inform the terms of reference for a landscape architecture competition where three or four teams will compete to integrate the suggestions into their designs though the exact members of the jury have yet to be confirmed that the jury will include both political and administrative representatives Our colleagues from RTL Radio spoke with attendees believing that the ideas and concerns raised by the community were genuinely considered in the planning process The resident noted her support for the process explaining that "architects always see the big picture and sometimes it's the small details noticed by locals that make a difference." As an example she mentioned small areas where the community might like to see playgrounds for children or a few spaces where parents can gather An important point of contact for those managing the project will be local business owners The owner of a bookstore expressed her hope that the redesign of the town centre will have a positive impact on commerce She stated that the most exciting aspect for her is that Diekirch "is going to become more beautiful with more places to spend time." She believes that the increased quality of life will have a ripple effect on everything else She even hopes that the changes will encourage the opening of new shops some residents have expressed doubts and raised questions following the presentation One major concern revolves around the project's traffic calming measures in the town centre which depend on the planned nearby bypass becoming operational Nei Dikrech is set to be completed by 2030 at the latest but some are sceptical about whether this is a realistic timeline for the bypass to be finished Diekirch Mayor Charel Weiler emphasised that he "cannot say today when the bypass will be completed," but assured that the government remains committed to the project as it was outlined in meetings Weiler also mentioned that the municipality is pleased that a bypass for Diekirch is at least planned Part of Nei Dikrech involves the renewal of the underground infrastructure within the pedestrian zone a study with an engineering firm is underway and the construction will proceed in phases to minimise disruption for local businesses the redevelopment of Place de la Libération will not take place during the summer months there is also a plan to create a historical circuit that will better connect the various small squares in the town centre further enhancing accessibility and aesthetics While most of the snowfall across Luxembourg ended on Wednesday afternoon which means that most of the flood warnings are expected to remain in place throughout the day Authorities also warn that the rise in temperatures has caused most of the snow to melt further putting a strain on Luxembourg's rivers and Syre rivers are all placed under orange alerts The Alzette in particular might reach the red alert level over the course of the morning though water levels are forecast to recede again on Friday morning The areas around Mersch and Ettelbruck face the biggest flood risk As for the northern parts of the Grand Duchy the Sûre is also placed under orange alert most notably around Diekirch and Bollendorf the red alert level is expected to be reached in Diekirch by noon on Thursday According to the latest statement from the authorities the Moselle has now been placed under yellow alert too Diekirch’s national holiday festivities kick off with a military parade on Thursday 20 June at 10:00 Celebrate Luxembourg’s national day by seeing a military parade or checking out concerts and activities The national day festivities in Diekirch will start with a military parade on Place Guillaume on Thursday 20 June It will be followed by a local festival with concerts and activities on Place Guillaume on Saturday 22 June civil ceremony and speech by the city’s mayor on Sunday 23 June open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 were made public by the Luxembourg police on Wednesday as part of an appeal to locate their rightful owners include not only jewellery but also earphones The police are asking anyone who recognises items in the first eight photos (shown below) to contact the Diekirch/Vianden police station by phone at (+352) 244 80 1000 or via email at police.diekirchvianden@police.etat.lu several items of jewellery were found on Rue Principale in Kahler on 5 November 2024 and "could potentially be linked to a theft," the police write The owner(s), as well as anyone else who can provide useful information, are asked to contact the Capellen police station by phone at (+352) 244 80 1000 or via email at police.capellensteinfort@police.etat.lu InnovationLuxembourg support app for neurodivergent children wins global awardBeating out 900 other hopefuls, Dalza named Global Champion for Learning & Education at World Summit Awards EducationViolent assault a ‘one-off incident’ says school after bullying reportsVideos circulated online show pupil at Lycée Bel-Val being slapped and dragged along the floor by classmates HobbyMaster the art of photography at these classesSpring is the perfect time to get out your camera. If you need to get up to shutter speed with your technique, try out these photography classes held in Luxembourg or the Light Leaks Festival Working in LuxembourgLuxembourg turns to influencers to promote vocational jobsMinistry of Education’s newest campaign is called “Shape Your Future – Däi Wee” Expert adviceHow to cope during exam seasonAdvice for students and parents on creating the right study environment, and what to do if you panic in an test or if the first exam goes badly Job marketFewer than 5% of Luxembourg workers overqualified Low rate linked to availability of high-skilled jobs in the Grand Duchy Federal grantsTrump administration freezes 2 billion in grants to Harvard over campus activismThe halt came after the school's president, Alan Garber, commented that Harvard would not 'surrender its independence or its constitutional rights' a retirement home was to be built at the Rue de l'Hôpital in Diekirch the plan had to be modified after a ruling from the Administrative Court declaring that the project did not correspond to the criteria of a public buildings and facilities zone (Zone de bâtiments et équipements publics) the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party (LSAP)-led authorities purchased a building plot for nearly 10 million euros The current plans are to keep the building plot at the Rue de l'Hôpital for a potential extension of the primary school nearby The Diekirch conservatory will therefore be moved from its current location at the Wirtgen Castle in Place Auguste Wirtgen to the Rue Sauerwiss these ideas have struck a chord with the political opposition in the municipal council as the Luxembourg Socialist Workers' Party disposed of a majority they had already expressed doubt about the suitability of the building plot at Rue de l'Hôpital for an annex building belonging to the primary school The current municipal government between the Christian Social People's Party (CSV) and the Democratic Party (DP) requested that a study be made in order to clarify the matter which gave a positive answer to the idea of an annex building for the primary school The study proposed two alternatives: either a building consisting of 18 classrooms for 430 school students or a building that can house 14 classrooms for a total of 336 school students Due to difficulties of finding spots for school students in Diekirch and its surroundings municipal authorities have decided to reserve the site at Rue de l'Hôpital for the extension of the primary school Otherwise children were to be distributed across different primary schools in Diekirch The development of the population in Diekirch will be taken into consideration in order to determine the exact moment of the construction of the annex building The LSAP and its previous mayor of Diekirch Claude Thill expressed criticism against the idea and stressed their commitment to their plans for a conservatory to foster music and culture for children there are dissenting opinions within the opposition as well Councillor Frank Thillen of The Greens (déi gréng) reacted positively to the idea of moving the conservatory to the Rue Sauerwiss praising the street's proximity to the local high school and to school students in general mayor Charel Weiler rebukes the criticism that public funds invested for the blueprints of the conservatory would go down the drain if it is determined that the conservatory will not be built at the Rue de l'Hôpital as the building plot and the blueprints were overpriced He further stated that it is not clear whether a conservatory could have even been built on the basis of such blueprints Municipal authorities have requested a study to determine the suitability of the blueprints with regard to "building standards" for conservatories It is still unclear when construction will begin at Rue Sauerwiss will be available as soon as the Nordstad Lycée can move to the new premises next to the Ecole d'hôtellerie et de Tourisme du Luxembourg in Diekirch which also formed part of the original idea of building a retirement home at Rue de l'Hôpital Municipal authorities have decided to purchase the building from the property developer which required taking a loan of 28 million euros The decision was made given that the municipality was paying a monthly rent of 190,000 euros the municipal government decided to pay for the purchase all at once emphasising that this was the most economical solution This work, Army National Guard Soldiers receive medal from Ambassador of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, by Steven Stover, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright two individuals attempted to steal from a shopping centre in Kirchberg according to a police report released on Sunday security staff intervened and prevented the theft The suspects were taken to the police station where it was discovered that one of them was already known to authorities Following consultation with the relevant ministry police responded to another shoplifting incident involving two men who had hidden multiple bottles of alcohol under their clothing Under orders from the public prosecutor’s office their money and mobile phones were confiscated police in Diekirch spotted a driver going the wrong way through a roundabout Officers followed the vehicle to the driver's residence where he quickly entered the house before reappearing a few minutes later claiming his passenger had been driving instead the driver's wife arrived and insulted the officers A records check revealed that the driver was already under a provisional driving ban an alcohol test confirmed he was over the legal limit Complaints were filed against both the driver and the passenger as the latter had allowed an intoxicated driver without a valid license to operate the vehicle Two people were injured on the roads of Luxembourg on Friday night Emergency services confirmed an accident on the RN27 between Goebelsmühle et Dirbach at around 6.30pm the circumstances preceding the accident are still unknown Two fire brigade vehicles and an ambulance were dispatched to the scene a pedestrian was struck by a car in Bonnevoie aided by paramedics and the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) Nordstad and Ingeldorf fire fighters came to the rescue Here are 10 must-visit carnival events in Luxembourg and Belgium for the whole family 2–4 March 2025Recognised by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity the Carnival of Binche is a spectacular event in Hainaut Province Expect a vibrant parade featuring harlequins The dance in the Grand Place and a stunning fireworks display makes this event a must More information: carnavaldebinche.be 1–4 March 2025Experience four days of parades and festivities in Malmedy which is located in the German-speaking region of Belgium More information: malmedy-tourisme.be 2 March 2025One of the largest carnival events in Luxembourg the Diekirch Cavalcade features a family-friendly area with children's activities hosted by Luxembourg scouts from 12pm to 6pm More information: cavalcade.lu Remich Cavalcade has a three-day programme starting on 28 March with the main parade that takes place on Sunday More information: Visit Remich 9 March 2025Enjoy this lively event with a big parade and a fun-filled carnival party for all ages More information: Schifflange 21 February 2025 at 7.30pmThis unique indoor playground hosts a magical carnival night with a magic show More information: Facebook 9 February 2025Designed for children aged 2 to 4 this sensory play event offers hands-on activities More information: Facebook 8 February 2025 at 2pmJoin this cool boat event where children can enjoy games More information: Navitours 29–31 March 2025Here's a grand parade with over 2,500 participants that happens on Sunday More information: Laetare Stavelot 30 March 2025A major carnival event that attracts visitors of all ages and promises a fantastic celebration for the whole family More information: Kagepe get your costumes ready and go enjoy the carnival season Katrin Kohl has qualified for the Paralympic Games so RTL spoke with the athlete about her ambitions and passion for the sport Kohl regularly trains at the athletics stadium in Diekirch where we met her during one of her sessions It's now about building strength in the sessions a birth defect where the spine and spinal cord do not form properly She has been in a wheelchair since childhood Her passion for sports came relatively late; initially "I did all three activities for a few years simultaneously which unfortunately put an end to group sports and I started focusing more on wheelchair racing because I could still practice it The woman from Diekirch then wanted to excel in one discipline and specialised in the short distances (100m The athlete will follow the Olympic Games in Paris although her current focus is on preparation she will attend a training camp in Switzerland to fine-tune her form Balancing work and sports is not always easy who works at the water syndicate Sidero and is also a member of the municipal council in Diekirch I immediately said that I would only work 75 percent so that I could dedicate the remaining time to sports This means that I have those two hours a day when I'm not working to train." the athlete regrets that the Paralympics receive less attention from the public and the media Luxembourg still lags far behind when it comes to sports for people with disabilities she notes: "Paralympic sports have so much to offer They need to gain more visibility in society she says that they should simply try things out and stay curious She herself had not expected to end up in an individual sport: "You only develop a feeling once you really try it And you don't have to do it at a competitive level The goal for Paris is to perform better than in her recent competitions a new personal best time would be achieved: "That is definitely already a minor goal I know that most of the athletes participating qualified directly and not through a wild card The Paralympic Games take place from 28 August to 8 September Whether it will be the highlight of her career and also the conclusion she cannot say for the moment: "How things will continue afterward the pedestrian was struck at the crossroads of Route d'Ettelbruck and Rue de l'Industrie near a car repair shop The incident took place when the pedestrian attempted to cross the street The driver of the vehicle allegedly drove in direction of Angeldorf without first checking on the wellbeing of the person who had been hit The car being driven was a black or grey limousine are now urged to contact the police in Diekirch/Vianden You can reach them via phone (+352)244 80 1000 or via email on police.diekirchvianden@police.etat.lu Enjoy a fireworks show over the Adolphe Bridge in the capital city on Saturday 22 June to celebrate Luxembourg’s national day make culinary discoveries at a street food festival enter to win tickets to the Festival de Wiltz or check out some artistic and musical performances--here are 10 things to do in Luxembourg Category: Art 🗓 Wednesday 19 June📍Luxembourg in cooperation with the Luxembourg Art and Fashion Foundation “The enchanting world of Ukrainian fashion brings together creativity showcasing the talent of Ukraine's top fashion designers.” Category: Dance 🗓 Wednesday 19 June & Thursday 20 June📍Luxembourg accompanied by orchestrations of Black Sabbath tracks such as Paranoid and Iron Man as well as new orchestral works inspired by their music Category: Social 🗓 Thursday 20 June📍Mudam Swing Dance Luxembourg ASBL is participating in a special event organised by the Fonds de Kirchberg for the Fête de la Musique Absolute beginners are welcome and no experience is needed Category: Culture 🗓 Thursday 20 June to Sunday 23 June📍Diekirch Celebrate Luxembourg’s national day in Diekirch by seeing a military parade or visiting the National Museum of Military History Category: Contest 🗓 Competition closes Friday 21 June📍online Delano readers have a chance to win two tickets to the acclaimed Festival de Wiltz Category: Music 🗓 Friday 21 June📍Merscheid Catch the Luxembourg folk rocker at a concert organised by the Liewenshaff a socio-educational centre that helps young people reintegrate into society through various programmes Tonnar is currently promoting songs from his 2022 album Jo an Amen described as “sound photographs” taken in the pandemic years of 2020-2022 Category: Gastronomy 🗓 Friday 21 June to Sunday 23 June📍Remich Take a culinary world tour without leaving the banks of the Moselle River Whether you’re a foodtruck aficionado or just curious here’s your chance to make some culinary discoveries reimagined apple crumble desserts and more…  Category: Children’s literature 🗓 Saturday 22 June & Sunday 23 June📍Natur Musée Children can listen to a read-aloud session of a book about astronomer Edwin Hubble then wander through the museum to explore space and stars Category: Culture 🗓 Saturday 22 June & Sunday 23 June📍throughout Luxembourg Celebrate Luxembourg’s national day with a changing of the guard The City Sounds music festival will also take place on the Champs du Glacis on 22-23 June and the Spillfest games event will be held on the Kinnekswis on 23 June Category: Cinema 🗓 Sunday 23 June📍Kinepolis in Kirchberg & Belval Kinepolis is organising a special family-friendly event centred around the release of the latest Despicable Me film during which you’ll have the opportunity to win prizes 2022A German soldier hands cold beer to a team of U.S troops after they cross the finish line after marching in the annual Marche Internationale de Diekirch they can no longer wear their medals from this event Tracy McKithern/Army)Army human resources officials removed two foreign foot march awards from the service’s authorized-for-wear list Wednesday morning and many of the Army’s most-popular foreign awards could be in jeopardy Service officials updated the Army’s awards regulation to ban soldiers from wearing the Holland Four Day Event Cross or Luxembourg’s International March of Diekirch Medal according to a post from a restricted-access discussion forum A source shared photos of the discussion thread with Army Times Human Resources Command officials did not respond to questions from Army Times before this story’s publication deadline which commemorates a 14th century Luxembourgish king is awarded to those who complete at least a 12.4-mile foot march with different degrees of the award and devices available to those who push farther Traditionally, the march occurs in-person, through the rolling terrain of the Ardennes Forest in northern Luxembourg. But this year, the country’s defense ministry opted to organize a remote event that’s been ongoing since April Participants were asked to pay a $20 fee to cover the shipping and handling for the medal and certificate That spawned a popular post Sunday on a Reddit community for U.S explaining how they could organize their own March of Diekirch events Similar virtual events have been occurring for the Norwegian Foot March badge, with more than 11,000 troops attempting the grueling event between November 2020 and July 2021, an officer who helped organize events with Norway’s embassy wrote in a Reddit post Now the Norwegians have opted to permanently permit remote marches (without a Norwegian military official present) that meet their standards In a feature story written by a Norwegian tabloid curious about rising American interest in a small badge soldiers reported enjoying the challenge and the team-building aspects of the event But as interest began to surge in organizing March of Diekirch events officials at Human Resources Command quickly intervened “It has come to our attention that the International March of Diekirch hosted by Luxembourg [is] being held virtually which goes directly against Army Policy,” argued HRC official Dennis Christensen in a post to MilSuite’s popular S1Net channel “Further research showed that this event as well as the Holland Four Day Event Cross are charging fees for their events...These awards CANNOT be worn.” Christensen explained that HRC interprets the Diekirch march’s virtual format to violate a May 2021 directive that revised the service awards regulation to say “only those [foreign] badges that are awarded in recognition of military activities conducted by the military department of the host country are authorized for acceptance and permanent wear.” The HRC civilian added, “paying a fee for an event is interpreted by our office to be the service member requesting or otherwise encouraging the offer of an award,” which would violate a Defense Department instruction Army Times is not publishing the names of S1Net commenters who criticized the policy in a limited-access forum One commenter on S1Net asked HRC to “further explain the rational behind your interpretation of an admin fee as an encouragement for offering the award,” pointing out that the Army Ten Miler charges an $89 registration fee Another pointed out that recent Norwegian Foot March events were conducted remotely and that not all events for the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge — a popular foreign badge — require a German military official One soldier whose battalion “already...has over 50 registrants for the [March of Diekirch] event we will be conducting in September” responded “The event is still entirely run with oversight by the Government of Luxembourg and the fee covers event-connected expenses...and we will have representation for the Luxembourgish Embassy attending,” he said this is a slap in the face of...our Allies in Luxembourg.” morale boosting opportunity,” he continued “We’re not talking about Soldiers going for a walk in the park and earning a medal This is a difficult task in direct coordination with a foreign government and NATO Ally.” He also highlighted that soldiers had previously received the award and have been authorized to wear it “Why would you take something earned away from Soldiers especially during the current state of recruiting and retention?” he asked challenged HRC officials on their interpretation of the regulations He argued that the agency was being needlessly more restrictive than DoD policy requires and questioned whether cracking down on an event that would improve unit cohesion was in line with the priorities of the service’s senior leaders It’s not clear how HRC’s interpretation of the fee policy will impact long-standing events for the Norwegian Foot March or foreign parachutist wings that have required charitable donations of food or toys The Luxembourg National Museum of Military History (Musee National d’Histoire Militaire) in Diekirch focuses particularly on the World War Two conflict known as the Battle of the Bulge. The National Museum of Military History in Luxembourg was started in 1982 by a handful of enthusiasts and volunteers the National Museum of Military History has grown over all those years into a key attraction of international renown due to its impartiality and balanced representation of events The museum’s key objective is to contribute to presenting an informative yet objective representation of one of the most striking chapters of World War Two At the National Museum of Military History the fighting around Diekirch during the Battle of the Bulge is reconstructed in large-scale dioramas focusing on the fate of the people concerned Also on display in the exhibition are weapons together with numerous documents and archive photos The museum also illustrates the history of the Resistance fighters in Luxembourg from 1940 to 1945 and the history of Luxembourg’s army; there are also sections about Allied troops in the First and Second World Wars and the Korean War A wide array of more than 3.500 square meters provides immersion into this period from an American Further sections of the museum portray the history of the Luxembourg army since 1945 the fate of the Luxembourg soldiers during times of war as well as their numerous humanitarian and peacekeeping missions Using a combination of life-size dioramas and its comprehensive collection of US and national items the Luxembourg National Museum of Military History offers an insight into both the military and civilian aspects of this battle the Luxembourg National Museum of Military History also offers up a more general history of its army Those who want to explore more about the Battle of the Bulge can also use the Luxembourg National Museum of Military History as a starting off point as it has information on local tours and trails The museum is in the northeast of Luxembourg in Diekirch There is underground parking close to the site as well as a variety of bus routes that pass nearby… With a culture that is highly intertwined with its neighbours Luxembourg is a country with a host of fascinating historic sites History Hit brings you the stories that shaped the world through our award winning podcast network and an online history channel as well as exclusive offers from our shop and carefully selected partners Sign Me Up A police patrol noticed a man acting suspiciously on Rue Joseph Junk in the capital on Wednesday evening the man was said to have quickly swallowed something Police took the individual into custody on suspicion of concealing and dealing drugs a motorist was caught speeding and driving in an erratic fashion along Route de Larochette in Diekirch Police pulled the car over and confirmed the driver was over the legal alcohol limit; officers confiscated the driver's licence as a result of the infraction A person was injured in an accident on the Herrenberg hill in Diekirch on Monday afternoon No further details are available at present Another accident occurred on the A13 half an hour later another two-vehicle collision took place on the Route de Luxembourg in Lamadelaine Firefighters were able to bring both blazes under control According to the Grand-Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps bulletin a person was hit by a train at around 8.47 am In addition to firefighters from Ingeldorf an ambulance and the rescue helicopter were also called to the scene Passengers were redirected to rail replacement buses for the duration of the incident The closure was lifted shortly after midday and cars were once again permitted to use the level crossing Further information is available on the CFL website or on the CFL mobile app What is it?An alcoholic (usually) beverage (always) brewed from malt but what's the Luxembourg angle?Glad you asked If you are new to Luxembourg or only here for a visit it's easy to get the impression that Luxembourg only has two breweries: Bofferding and Diekirch Luxembourg actually has quite a few breweries - and they all deserve far more cred than they get. So this article, if all goes to plan, will introduce you to some of the excellent breweries found around the Grand Duchy, as well as a few places where you can get your hands on them. You may also want to check out our video introduction to Artisan'Ale an excellent beer shop in the City where you can get your hands on many of the beers below so rather than blabbering on I'll get straight to the point and list off a few brewers of beautifully balanced beverages One of the largest breweries in the land, Brasserie de Luxembourg offers a considerable range of beers – including Diekirch Premium, Diekirch Grand Cru, Diekirch 0.0%, and Mousel. The brewery itself is, much to the surprise of no one, located in Diekirch. More information on their website Located in the Clausen area of Luxembourg City, the their beers include Clausel Classic and Clausel Monk, and are of course best enjoyed right in their own pub. You can find out more about them and reserve a table on their website This small brewery is located in Heiderscheid and offers a traditional Luxembourgish lager named after the town where it is brewed. They also do custom brewing, perfect for events, and you can buy their standard offering in several shops (their website  has a list of retailers) Another reader recommendation! The brewery here seems to be based in Bech, just outside of Echternach itself. You can visit their website or find them on Facebook You will find their beer at the brewery itself (see their Facebook page) I contacted them and asked what they brew: "We are actually doing only one kind of beer This one is called "Hellen" which is derived from the Bavarian or Austrian type of Beer "Helles" which is smoother in hops and a bit more on the malty side than the typical northern European beers The reason why we are producing this beer is quite simple I did my studies in Salzburg and I fell in love with their beer down there immediately The reason why we are actually doing only one kind of a beer is that we are lacking in space at the brewery But we are planning to produce two other types of beer mid next year Launched in 2016, Fox beer apparently represents one man’s struggle to find a beer that would allow him to keep his weight in check. Thus Fox beer was born, and boasts calorie count 33% lower than their average competitor. Fox can be found in most supermarkets, and further information, as always, on their website Makers of the delicious (and beautifully designed) Fresh Start pale ale and The Crush IPA, Many Lands has been well received in the beer aficionado community. You can find their beers at Artisan’Ale, Crossfire, the Tube, Luxhouse, and Discount Wolter. They don’t yet have a website, but can be found on Facebook They also do custom brews and labels – perfect for events or as a present for the beer lover(s) in your life Yes. It can be slightly more difficult than you might expect to get your hands on beers from smaller breweries in Luxembourg, so don't expect to find them in every shop, bar, pub, or restaurant. Artisan'Ale (30 rue de Clausen Luxembourg City) is a good place to start if you want to buy bottles for drinking at home In contacting the breweries for this article several of them mentioned a few specific venues that often stock their beers: Crossfire (15 rue Dicks, L-1417, Luxembourg City)The Tube (8 rue Sigefroi Several readers have also been in touch with further recommendations: This is certainly not an exhaustive list, but names that came up a few times. If you've got a venue or two that you think belongs on the list, we'd be happy to add it - just pop an e-mail off to contenttoday@rtl.lu they are usually referring to the planned merger of the municipalities of Bettendorf work is also being done on specific urban projects The NEG was founded five years ago to help buy the necessary land but it is now also becoming active in other areas Nordstad is expected to keep on developing and growing and the NEG was founded five years ago to support this process it acts as a facilitator between various stakeholders Seven representatives from various ministries and the mayors of Diekirch Ettelbruck and Erpeldange sit on the board of directors The central axis between Erpeldange and Diekirch in particular is expected to see a large number of new residents in the coming years the current networks are not designed for this which is why the NEG calls for the needs of electricity mobility and wastewater to be anticipated when developing new projects sees a particular need for action when it comes to water "We have a clear flooding problem in this area which we focussed on in one of our studies That's why it's important that we don't stand against the water for the time being Due to the great need for new living space the country cannot afford not to build in flood zones This simply means that we must build differently for example by putting new buildings on stilts even though the Greens are no longer part of the coalition the CSV-DP government is sticking to the National Mobility Plan 2035 The train lines are to be moved and run through the Goldknapp in future The central axis will also be greened at a later date and will only be accessible for public transport and so-called soft mobility But there will also be changes in Diekirch "We will probably move Diekirch station slightly and extend its platform to accommodate longer trains a second platform will also be added to accommodate travellers heading towards Luxembourg City." Study on the commercial situation in Nordstad the first construction works will be started this summer in the context of remodelling the central axis between Erpeldange and Diekirch a study was carried out to assess the commercial situation in the northern part of the city The aim is to ensure that people can find everything they need within as compact a radius as possible the hospitality sector is better represented in some municipalities while clothing shops are perhaps better represented in others The idea is to ensure that the areas are complementary to each other and not to create a third pole between Diekirch and Ettelbruck The first incident was reported near a café on Grand-Rue in Ettelbruck Although he was initially cooperative when the police asked him to stop A physical quarrel later broke out in a café on Place de la Libération in Diekirch the people involved were quickly identified as one of the men was said to have assaulted the other The victim was treated on the spot and the perpetrator was taken into custody after a medical consultation due to his heavy intoxication The report also reads that the man was extremely uncooperative defended her title at the ING Euro Cross Country meeting in the Luxembourg town of Diekirch on Sunday won the 2014 Diekirch Euro Cross comfortably clocking a time of 20:28 over the 5.5km course ahead of 2012 winner Almensch Belete finished in second place in 20:48 with Sabrina Mockenhaupt from Germany completing the podium in 21:03 Kenyan-born Qatari Alex Kibet improved on his runner-up finish at Diekirch in 2013 to take the men’s 10.275km race in 33:03 and 28 seconds ahead of the Belgian-based Ethiopian Dame Tasame Ethiopian Yomif Kejelcha who is the reigning IAAF World Youth champion over 3,000m made a solid debut in third in 34:18 while Yonas Kinde an Eritrean who has been based in Luxembourg since 2012 The three-time Diekirch Euro Cross winner (2005 was a non-finisher in his first race of the year ShareSeven Luxembourgers took part in the allied landing in Normandy in the early hours of 6 June 1944. Note: This article was written years ago. We try to update it when a brewery closes, or a new one opens. If you spot something amiss, send an e-mail to contenttoday@rtl.lu While you may only be familiar with the big boys of the Luxembourg brewing scene the Grand Duchy is actually home to quite a few breweries – and they all deserve far more cred than they get we'll introduce a great selection of Luxembourg breweries Get your beer glasses cleaned up and put a nice shine on 'em because you'll want to head out and try some of these by the time you're done reading And while you're at it, you may also want to check out our introduction of Artisan'Ale an excellent beer shop in Luxembourg City where you can get your hands on many of the beers below This small brewery is located in Heiderscheid and offers a traditional Luxembourgish lager named after the town where it is brewed. They also do custom brewing, perfect for events, and you can buy their standard offering in several shops. Visit their Facebook page to learn more I contacted them in 2019 and asked what they brew: which is derived from the Bavarian or Austrian type of Beer Helles which is smoother in hops and a bit more on the malty side than the typical northern European beers it is brewed in Belgium (editor's note: this was Among his creations was the first commercialised classic IPA of Luxembourg and his Brewers course project the famous Black Widow With his experience and thirst for tasty beers Look out for events like The Kirchbeier Craft beer festival that Wolff Brewing also organises His intentions for the future are to provide Luxembourg with a full range of sustainable beers with a consistently high quality The launch of Wolff brewing started with a classic IPA at 6% ABV called Natural Selection IPA and a Session IPA at only 4,1 % ABV These are the flagship beers of the new brewery as they go with any season and almost anytime of the day so they are available all year round Shortly after the Rosa Luxembourg was relaunched by Cerveza Sant Jordi with Wolff Brewing Co For further information, consult their website, Facebook, and Instagram It can be slightly more difficult than you might expect to get your hands on beers from smaller breweries in Luxembourg so don't expect to find them in every shop Crossfire (15 rue Dicks, L-1417, Luxembourg City)The Tube (8 rue Sigefroi Humulus et Fermentum (89 rue de Luxembourg, L-8140, Bridel)B13 (13 Beim Schlass, L-8079, Bertrange)Op der Bréck (24 Rue de Luxembourg, L-8184, Kopstal)Um Tennis (2 rue des Romains This temporary structure serves as a replacement for the 'Ficelles' bridge (Ficellesbréck) which was closed two months ago due to rust detected on its steel cables Authorities overseeing the bridge's maintenance expressed concerns about its structural integrity Renovation work is slated to commence in 2025 and is expected to last a year according to the Bridges and Roads Authority the municipality of Diekirch swiftly installed a pontoon bridge near the footbridge connecting Diekirch park to the Sauerwiss neighborhood in early May This alternative route was essential for the many students who rely on crossing the Sûre to access schools on the Merten campus the pontoon bridge fell victim to flooding and the footbridge is once again accessible to the public Local authorities have announced plans for a more durable alternative similar to the structure installed on the N27 between Erpeldange and Michelau The possibility of demolishing the 'Ficelles' bridge entirely to make way for a new one has also been raised Consultations with Minister for Public Works Yuriko Backes Sûre River crossing: Pontoon bridge installed in Diekirch following closure of pedestrian bridge Eleni Gebrehiwot‘s margin of supremacy wasn’t as decisive as last year but the German-based Ethiopian still ran out a dominant winner at the ING Eurocross in the Luxembourg town of Diekirch on Sunday (9) who first broke the sub-2:30 barrier for the marathon last September with 2:29:12 in Munster prevailed over a much shorter 5.5km course at the penultimate IAAF Cross Country Permit meeting of the winter The threat from 2012 winner and arguable pre-race favourite Almensch Belete who has been in good cross country form this winter with top-three finishes recently on home soil in Hannut and at the IAAF Permit race in Antrim last month finished second and 20 seconds adrift of Gebrehiwot Four German women have won the senior women’s race in the past but Sabrina Mockenhaupt, who was also beaten by Gebrehiwot at the German Cross Country Championships last year, had to settle for third in 21:03. Read more following the abolition of compulsory military service in Luxembourg 268 people participated in the inaugural event organised by a group seeking to maintain annual gatherings the march includes both army members and civilians with civilians comprising about two-thirds of the participants the event saw the participation of 1,500 US soldiers some of whom travelled from Poland to join progressing from bronze to gold based on the number of times they participate suggested that the medal system might explain the significant interest from US soldiers as they are permitted to wear these medals on their uniforms An emotional moment was shared by a US soldier who spoke to our colleagues from RTL Télé She revealed that her daughter had recently passed away and she has since participated in numerous marches in her quest for healing carrying her daughter's stuffed animal as a keepsake Full report by RTL Télé (in Luxembourgish) Andréck vun der Marche de l'armée - Dag 1 Andréck vun der Marche de l'armée - Dag 2 Laurent Walthoff has been in charge of the Luxembourg brewery Diekirch-Mousel since last February After celebrating its 150th anniversary last year the brand of brewing giant AB InBev is preparing its future sustainability and diversification of its range Laurent Walthoff is now at home in Diekirch He started his career at AB InBev as a sales representative in the hotel and catering industry in 2017 and left Belgium to join operations in the grand duchy the draught beer market is much larger than in Belgium There is a great demand for ‘perfect drafts’ and even 10-litre kegs that individuals install at home,” he explains While the brewery group dominates the market in Belgium in third place behind Brasserie Nationale (26%) and imported beers which have a strong position with 55% of the market it should be noted that some AB InBev brands appear in this category The manager lists his priorities as the local anchoring of the Diekirch brand The brewery’s ambition is to produce “zero carbon” by 2030 it has its eye on the “craft beers” segment: “We are going to try to make experimental brews in order to market them on the Luxembourg market in the future we could compare this to a sort of ephemeral bar,” says Walthoff “Our ambition is clear: to become the most popular beer in Luxembourg,” he adds cocktail recipes that use Diekirch Radler as a base and The latter is made from the alcohol extracted from the 0.0% beers “ such as Radler are an important segment in which we are constantly investing,” explains Walthoff The Luxembourg range currently includes Radler Lemon another brand in the portfolio of the beer leader with a 29.3% market share worldwide “We’re seeing strong growth in the Corona brand; it’s becoming more and more popular but it’s difficult to link that to current events,” he says carefully What is certain is that the coronavirus pandemic has boosted sales in supermarkets but has taken a toll on the hotel and restaurant industry café owners have won a legal battle with their landlord--the Brasserie de Luxembourg--over the payment of rent during lockdown “What is important is to say that we will respect the court’s verdict But we would like to make it clear that the Brasserie de Luxembourg does not own any buildings under full management We pay the rent paid by the tenant to the owner of the premises we are in any case obliged to pay the owner even in the difficult context of the pandemic,” Walthoff explains The soaring costs of energy and raw materials have not spared the brewery in Diekirch: it is currently in the process of renegotiating prices with catering professionals The Luxembourg brewery Diekirch-Mousel has a production capacity of 150,000hl per year It is the second largest producer with 38% of the 225,180 hl produced last year in Luxembourg according to data provided by the Brasserie Nationale but we share the same goal: to grow the brewing culture in Luxembourg I have a very good relationship with Mathias Lentz [director of the Brasserie Nationale],” says Walthoff The new brewery will open in March 2019 and is operational four days a week The brew is left to ferment for a fortnight in a tank The beer is then put into barrels at a rate of 160 units per day AB InBev finally invested €25m in the construction of a new production site in Diekirch A special feature is that the brewery handles the filling of the barrels which is carried out at the Belgian sites of Jupille and Leuven after the reception of trucks with a capacity of 250 hl of Luxembourg brew The Brasserie de Luxembourg justifies this step by its desire to limit noise pollution since its former production site is to be transformed into The company celebrated its 150th anniversary last year It employs around fifty people in Diekirch This story was first published in French on It has been translated and edited for Delano one you absolutely must see because it’s just so blue and wonderful and in the summer tourists line up at 7 a.m It turns out that it’s just a normal construction rubbish bin a few hundred meters from the French border and your kids will have a wonderful time there and their classmates will be jealous and your son will be chosen as “supreme boss” of his group of friends but when we finally found the playground after two hours of searching but few know that among its winding streets is a snack shop that is so international in scope that it sells pizza We drove all the way up to Vianden and found this place after getting bad directions five or six times Tucked in an office park in Bertrange is a building that might seem ordinary at first but if you go there before sunrise and stare at its red bricks all day long until sunset you will begin to see the genius of its design you will have a transcendental experience – at least according one drunk banker in a pub and the people working in the office building asked us to leave because we were creeping them out but we refused because art is for the public to enjoy there is nothing special about those bricks Located somewhere in Luxembourg City’s Bambesch is a castle that is so cool and huge you can go inside and pretend you are a king and if you are lucky and your mother has brought a snack you can sit inside on a throne made of leaves and eat your snack and it is great fun that’s what our friend’s sister's four-year-old claimed We sat on a bed of leaves in the castle and ate our snack Read more at wurst.lu Beer holds a significant place in Diekirch's identity alongside icons like the donkey and the Sûre river the Diekirch town music has organised the annual beer festival complete with the iconic giant beer mug as part of its advertising a drinks stand housing the beer mug was engulfed in flames With this year's festival approaching on 18 and 19 May organisers initially feared they might have to forego the beer mug's presence in their advertising That is until unexpected help arrived from another Diekirch club D'Jungen aus dem Schluechthaus ("The Boys from the Abattoir") a carnival club founded in 1973 by former workers of the Diekirch abattoir found themselves with spare time after exceptionally opting out of this year's Cavalcade Around a dozen volunteers from the club took on the task of constructing a new beer mug Although our colleagues from RTL.lu were unable to catch a glimpse of the new creation during their meeting with town music and carnival association representatives due to it being already gift-wrapped it's known that the new beer mug stands as tall as a full-grown inhabitant of Diekirch This design choice not only adds to its stature but also enhances security making it less susceptible to theft—an issue that has plagued previous editions Paul Maas from the Diekirch town music recalled an incident where a Dutch tourist attempted to abscond with the mug through the pedestrian zone only to be promptly intercepted by a vigilant member of the town music The beer mug's journey has been peppered with anecdotes reflecting its significance to Diekirch's cultural fabric Maas recounts how a couple of teenagers once hijacked the beer mug town music officials made a heartfelt appeal on RTL radio offering clemency if the mug were returned—a plea that proved successful The carnival club also shares a storied connection with the beer mug the beer festival was held at "op der Kluuster." After a hiatus during which the mug was temporarily stored in a hall its reappearance in 2000 coincided with the merger of Diekirch and Mousel breweries the mug graced the club's float during the Cavalcade the beer festival found new life in the park behind the town hall Although it underwent renovation by the women of the Diekirch Town Music in 2018 tragedy struck in 2023 when flames consumed the beloved symbol The unveiling of the new beer mug is slated for Saturday at 12pm on Place de la Libération in Diekirch Festivities will include lively marches by the town band and some free drinks at a bar on the square Paul Maas quips about a keg reserved for the carnival club "And they'd better empty it," to which Mich Fayot responds with a chuckle