30 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC Differdange 03 won 4–0 over FC Mondercange on Sun Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are FC Differdange 03 3 win(s) Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between FC Differdange 03 and FC Mondercange on Sun 30 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT?FC Differdange 03 won 4–0 over FC Mondercange on Sun 30 Mar 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 10 goals in their last 5 matches FC Differdange 03 is playing home against FC Mondercange on Sun when two shots were fired from a white car travelling towards the establishment The owner says she has now restored normality but that she still has no idea why the terrifying incident targeted her café The window is still shattered where one of the bullets struck - the most visible sign of the shooting - but the hole is hidden with a promotional poster “They’ve already come to take the measurements to put in new glass they say it’ll be ready in four days,” Zélia Dias Luís told our sister publication where she works from early in the morning until late at night she explained that the other bullet hit the window frame said the attack was “the scariest situation” of her life “We've never experienced such a thing in Differdange It really makes you think,” she told Contacto Neither the gun nor who fired it,” she said - adding that it is not clear who the bullets were intended for Dias Luís said she is fairly confident the shots were not aimed at her and she finds it hard to believe that any of her regular customers who have frequented the café for years “I’ve already asked my regulars if it was aimed at any of them and they’ve told me no.” Six police cars arrived at the scene with reinforcements on the night of the event They began their investigation immediately and returned the next day closing the establishment for several hours while they worked inside and in the surrounding area The area is a known hotspot for drug trafficking and consumption and that is considered a likely link to the incident The café owner said the situation on the Differdange street is similar to many parts of the capital city “especially in Gare where it’s a thousand times worse than Differdange; the misery is much worse” Dias Luís added: “Here it's more [...] young kids of 18 in little balls under the name of ‘chocolate’ The café owner explained that she has called police more than 50 times within a year to report the youngsters smoking outside her premises There’s already talk of a drug-related score-settling,” Dias Luís said wouldn't the person have got out of the car to shoot directly at the target Shooting at the façade of a café isn't settling scores: it’s hitting whoever appears in front of you.” one young man who was present at the time was also present when shots were fired in Niederkorn in November He is allegedly being considered as a possible target by the investigating police (This article was published by Contacto. Adaptation and editing by Alex Stevensson, with extra reporting from Luxembuger Wort.) 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Niederkorn and FC Differdange 03 on Sat 01 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT?FC Differdange 03 won 2–0 over FC Progrès Niederkorn on Sat 01 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches FC Progrès Niederkorn is playing home against FC Differdange 03 on Sat With a bachelor’s degree in media & event management from HMKW University in Berlin and a bachelor’s degree in law from Nancy 2 University Kristian Horsburgh has been involved in the development of the cultural and creative industries through various projects for over 12 years The city of Differdange has announced the appointment of Kristian Horsburgh as head of the 1535° Creative Hub the 1535° Creative Hub was looking for a new director the city of Differdange announced the appointment of Kristian Horsburgh as director of the 1535° Creative Hub “whilst remaining in continuity with the previous management of the hub in line with municipal and state guidelines He will also promote a development strategy based on the management and consolidation of local and international partnerships The implementation of cultural mediation actions aimed at the rigorous selection of future tenants in collaboration with the independent selection committee made up of professionals from the creative industries already in place,” explains the press release from the city of Differdange Horsburgh holds a bachelor’s degree in media & event management from HMKW University in Berlin and a bachelor's degree in law from Nancy 2 University he has devoted himself to developing the cultural and creative industries through various projects run by Trust in Talent ASBL Club Créatif pour Jeunes Actifs ASBL and Filmreakter ASBL his experience as business manager for these entities and for Tint SARL-S has enabled him to acquire proven expertise in project management the development of communication strategies and the coordination of cross-sectoral actions These skills were reinforced by his roles as project management assistant at Médiation SA and production assistant at Les Rotondes,” adds the press release Horsburgh joined Luxinnovation as cluster manager for the creative industries 14-year-old Luca had a heart attack while playing football at the Differdange youth house in Oberkorn Just 15 minutes after the youth house had opened that day Daisy and Jesse were alerted by Luca's classmates of his sudden state Daisy detailed in conversation with RTL how Luca began to vomit and was unresponsive to her questions Daisy swiftly contacted 112 for emergency service who told her to press her hand on his stomach and let them know when he breathed Daisy then described how she realised that she was giving him a cardiac massage until Luca finally started breathing again Daisy then described how right after that crucial moment she noticed how the other kids were reacting and that's when Daisy realised what had just happened and what she had gone through She told herself to pull herself together and to not cry in front of the kids her coworker Jesse was busy taking care of the other kids proceeding to take them outside of the hall Jesse recounted how he felt confident that Daisy was handling the situation well so that he focused on ensuring other kids' wellbeing during that shocking encounter He was "reanimated" – a word that Roberto Traversini president of the Differdange youth house association also uses to refer to other tasks that the association accomplishes stating that they also "reanimate" youth that have lost their way by offering them a space to meet and find their way back to society the youth house team enjoyed a pizza with Luca and his mother in Differdange Luca had received a 5-hour-long surgery at the Saint-Luc hospital in Brussels on 20 March in order to place a defibrillator in his body he was able to come back home with his mother Luca expressed his wish to play football again Although he's not allowed to do any kind of sport until 23 April he feels well and is impatiently waiting for 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All rights reserved Guy Altmeisch, mayor of Differdange, Georges Mischo, minister of labour, (CSV) and Gilles Roth, minister of finance (CSV), at the presentation of the new Adem branch in the Cité du Fer, 7 February 2025. Photo: SIP The minister for labour, Georges Mischo, and the minister for finance, Gilles Roth, inaugurated the new Adem jobs agency branch and the new offices of Luxembourg Inland Revenue (ACD) in Differdange, both located in the same building at 4 place Marie-Paule Molitor Peffer. On 19 November, the tax office moved into the Aurea tower in the centre of Differdange. At present, nine agents working under the local tax office manager, Alain Moos, are at the service of the municipality's taxpayers. "The aim of the Luxembourg Inland Revenue is to offer taxpayers a high-quality service,” stated the finance minister (CSV). “To achieve this, we provide them with a reception area that is both pleasant and functional. We also ensure that our staff enjoy a working environment that is conducive to their wellbeing and efficiency. In this way, we will be even closer to the public, which is a win-win situation for everyone.” In the press release, the ACD points out that, since November, it has launched a new contact centre dedicated to processing multilingual contact forms, enabling all taxpayers to benefit from faster handling and optimised follow-up of their requests. These forms and answers to the most frequently asked questions are available on the acd.lu website. Read the original French-language version of this news report / 23 Feb 2025 15:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC Differdange 03 won 3–0 over US Mondorf les Bains on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are FC Differdange 03 13 win(s) Have scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between FC Differdange 03 and US Mondorf les Bains on Sun 23 Feb 2025 15:00:00 GMT?FC Differdange 03 won 3–0 over US Mondorf les Bains on Sun 23 Feb 2025 15:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches FC Differdange 03 is playing home against US Mondorf les Bains on Sun Burglars in Luxembourg are adopting increasingly creative tactics as demonstrated by a recent incident in Differdange where a woman was used as bait in an armed robbery had invited a woman he met on a dating platform to his home on Saturday evening The intruders allegedly threatened the victim with a firearm and physically assaulted him before stealing his phone and laptop fled the scene along with the three assailants Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident The result comes despite only one student at EIDE The other 68 students passed to give the school a 99% success rate the average grade of all students at the school placed it bottom of the league table a result that was flagged by LSAP MP Francine Closener during a parliamentary session on European schools on Wednesday 2023 was the first time the European Schools’ system had welcomed the Accredited European School of Differdange (as well as that of Copenhagen) to the European Baccalaureate examinations, the Report on European Baccalaureate 2023 said. According to the report, the average grade of EIDE pupils was 67.80. In the two other European Schools in the grand duchy, Luxembourg I in Kirchberg (with 229 pupils) and II in Mamer (with 200 pupils), the average grade in 2023 was 77.77 and 77.19 respectively. The highest average grade was 82.10, at the European School of Frankfurt, and the average grade of all schools combined was 77.02. Grades achieved over the course of the school year account for 50% of the final result, with a further 35% from written exam grades, and 15% from oral exam grades. Teachers' union SEW/OGBL has analysed the report in a publication titled International schools: miracle solution or chimera. Education Minister Claude Meisch did not specifically address the EIDE students’ 2023 baccalaureate results in his statement to the Chamber of Deputies. (This article was published by Luxemburger Wort. Translation and editing by Alex Stevensson.) 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 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' 12 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC Differdange 03 won 1–0 over SC Bettembourg on Sat The current head to head record for the teams are FC Differdange 03 1 win(s) Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (18) Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Haven't kept a clean sheet in 8 matches Who won between FC Differdange 03 and SC Bettembourg on Sat 12 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT?FC Differdange 03 won 1–0 over SC Bettembourg on Sat 12 Apr 2025 15:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches FC Differdange 03 is playing home against SC Bettembourg on Sat burglars targeted a shop in Differdange specialising in video games and trading cards.According to the owner's son the thieves made off with approximately 100 rare Pokémon cards as well as four to five boxes of booster packs The stolen items are estimated to be worth around €30,000 The owner's son confirmed that the cards were insured and the business expects to recover some of the financial loss The break-in was discovered on Tuesday morning when a staff member arrived at the shop and noticed the door had been forced open they found numerous cards scattered across the floor and immediately alerted the police The police have confirmed that the break-in took place between Monday evening and Tuesday morning A forensic police unit was on site and an incident report has been drawn up a group of workers gather every evening around 21:00 to catch the 607 bus of the RGTR network at the Schaarfen Eck bus stop to go to Oberkorn in Differdange they are unable to find a place to sit because the bus is full But passengers say drivers do not allow them to stand for safety reasons because the bus goes at higher speeds on the motorway "It's happened several times that we leave work get to the bus stop and the driver says he won't take us because the bus is full We work all day and in the evening we want to go home and we can't because we're not allowed on the bus,” a 44-year-old Portuguese cleaning worker told Contacto Sometimes they ask the driver to take a diversion along the national road instead of the motorway which would mean they wouldn’t have to deboard The workers also have to spend a long time waiting for the bus to arrive "Sometimes you have to wait more than half an hour or even an hour for the next bus “And the problem is that the next bus is full too "The bus is always overcrowded and if it takes too many people It's been a misery and a disgrace,” said Diamantino Azevedo lies in increasing the number of buses and increasing their size the 607 bus line has two vehicles – a 40-seater and a 60-seater He says more 60-seat buses are required on the route says that she has already sent an e-mail to the Ministry of Mobility to explain the situation and was told that they would discuss the matter at a future meeting "the Public Transport Authority (ATP) has not yet received any complaints" buses with a minimum capacity of 60 seats are required throughout this route" and that "sanctions are foreseen in the event of non-compliance with this requirement" the ministry assures that ATP "is endeavouring to resolve the capacity problems as quickly as possible and will make representations to the company in question [which serves the RGTR network] so that the necessary vehicles are put into service in accordance with the contractual commitments" (This article was originally published by Contacto. Translation and editing by Kabir Agarwal.) 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 Men's healthGet on your bike and join the Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride Calling all vintage and classic motorcycle riders to join this event that raises money for men’s health on 18 May MotoringThis is when new shops will open at Berchem service stationsNew brands will take the place of McDonald’s and Starbucks, closed since Sunday, at Q8 service stations EconomyHousing affordability remains low, OECD says in Luxembourg reportEconomic survey calls for housing and pension reforms and economic diversification in the Grand Duchy AviationAirbus to take over Spirit asset as part of Boeing reintegrationBoeing’s acquisition required Airbus to either take over some operations or rely on its global rival to supply it with critical aircraft components Sustainable mobility Uber launches fully electric rides option in LuxembourgOn demand ride company says Uber Green will help with aim to become a fully zero-emission mobility platform by 2040 Tram accidentsPremiumAlmost one tram crash every month in Luxembourg, data showsThere have been 75 crashes since the network opened in 2017, resulting in 24 injuries, but Luxtram have not been liable in the vast majority of cases SecurityGovernment prepares bill to ban begging, loud music on public transportIncreased video surveillance and fines for obnoxious behaviour, begging and failure to control pets are featured in the draft law there has been little doubt about Differdange’s championship prospects from the beginning of the season On the back of a dramatic exit from the UEFA Conference League at the hands of Kazakh champions Ordabasy FCD managed to start the domestic campaign with a 14-game unbeaten streak building up a significant advantage heading into the winter break After the departure of top scorer Jorginho in February helping to maintain a reliable threat up front thriving on the services of Guillaume Trani and Artur Abreu playing behind him and linking up well with his partners up front But it was not the attacking section that earned plaudits across the continent for their efforts this year FCD’s defence has been notoriously strong since the beginning of the season conceding only five goals in 25 appearances Brazilian journeyman goalkeeper Felipe has had an illustrious career The experienced backline consisting of Juan Bedouret Théo Brusco and Kévin d’Anzico can also count on each other to nullify any opposition threat during most games Differdange have not conceded a goal in 2025 so far extending their streak to 11 games in all competitions with another clean sheet on Saturday An open-top bus parade was already on standby last week as favourable results elsewhere could have confirmed FCD’s championship even sooner but the celebrations could finally kick off this weekend Manager Pedro Resende will undoubtedly want to keep his players’ eyes on the prize A Luxembourgish Cup quarter-final awaits the team in Pétange and a domestic double seems well within reach for this group of players As is expected from a manager with his record there is no shortage of professional offers from across the continent The head coach has previously spoken about his ambition to make the step up when the opportunity presents itself and his desired changes in the Differdange setup might exceed the club’s budget for 2025/26 The attraction of the Champions League might help to convince him and any prospective signings to choose this project over other alternatives It will also increase the team’s financial stability this squad looks well-equipped to build on a rampant campaign (23 wins one draw and one loss so far) and deliver silverware in 2026 A long-awaited sign of life from struggling Fola Esch presented itself as the oldest club in the country ended their 11-game unbeaten streak in dominant fashion The Eschers defeated Union Titus Pétange 4-2 away from home – for context four goals is more than they have scored in their previous nine fixtures over the calendar year combined besides a solitary draw against current opponents Union in the autumn The match also markes the first time Fola have scored a goal for over a month Ronny Souto’s men are still nine points away from the relegation play-off zone due to a severely inferior goal difference compared to 14th-placed Bettembourg Fola’s final stretch involves a number of dead rubbers and sees them facing some  unknown quantities are involved in numerous battles off the pitch and their financial problems have affected their line-ups throughout the season Bettembourg and Victoria Rosport are bottom-half opponents that must be defeated if Fola still retain any hope of pulling off a great escape They will also have to play an Escher derby at home against a Jeunesse side soon losing their manager and coping with several long-term injuries on their roster Fola has been flirting with relegation for the best part of three years but have always managed to rise from the dead in the spring to survive in the unlikeliest of ways This season is the weakest they have looked in that period and this solitary win might prove to be a mere flash in the pan it could prove to be a vital call for action at just the right time to salvage their season The Easter weekend saw four of the top six teams face each other in two derbies with the potential to single-handedly decide which teams will earn the lucrative European spots to join  champions Differdange UNA Strassen needed to defeat Swift Hesper to overtake them on the table and potentially sneak all the way up to third in the rankings Stefano Bensi’s team experienced a minor blip earlier this month but climbed straight out of it with a 4-0 drubbing in Pétange last time out Hesper proved to be a tougher nut to crack and it took the guest's top scorer to tip the scales in Strassen’s favour: Brazilian marksman Matheus scored a crucial brace in the first half with a Hesper equaliser sandwiched in between took the necessary steps towards achieving their end-of-season goal by overcoming one of their main rivals for the podium (although Hesper is disqualified from continental football) before picking up results in the last few weeks it took a managerial change to turn the tide but internal recruit Samuel Scholer has been a resounding success in the dugout they were primed to take advantage of any minor slip-up from Swift stretching their winning streak to six games seeing off F91 Dudelange in a more one-sided encounter than the 2-1 scoreline would suggest Omar Natami took the lead at Stade Jos Haupert before Enzo Lima managed to equalise following a set piece Niederkorn were the more dangerous team throughout the second half and scored the winner on the hour mark through Lars Gerson’s first goal since returning to the Grand Duchy after 16 years in the professional world Progrès cemented their podium place and closed the gap to second to a single point but an overall solid campaign is in danger of fizzling out if they lose their momentum for the final few clashes of 2024/25 who find themselves bottom of the table after a 0-4 thrashing by Racing Union Luxembourg The guests were at their rampant best for the first time in 2025 and remain in the running for a Conference League spot relegation beckons as they find themselves 15 points off survival Wiltz 71 are staying just outside of the relegation play-off zone following a 1-1 draw in Esch-sur-Alzette Ben Biver’s second-half equaliser ensured the Northerners remain above the line for now while mid-table Jeunesse announced the departure of manager Arnaud Bordi at the end of the season Another relegation six-pointer brought a narrow Rodange win in Bettembourg in a game where both sides scored from the penalty spot Sylvain Atieda’s early strike proved to be decisive giving his team a realistic chance of outright survival while last season’s second-tier champions Bettembourg can continue to worry about their fate US Hostert booked their ticket for next season’s BGL Ligue by definitively sealing their survival in a 4-1 victory against US Mondorf The Angry Goats seemingly squandered their last opportunity to break into the top six after this major upset while Hostert continue to turn heads having settled into the top flight quickly following their promotion via the play-offs This week will bring more drama and intrigue for Luxembourg in the domestic cup as the eight remaining teams face off in the  quarter-finals Dudelange host Strassen in what looks like the standout fixture from the list while Wiltz will try to cause an upset against Niederkorn Pétange aim to repeat the feat of knocking Differdange out of the cup after last year and minnows Minerva Lëntgen will be presented the chance to continue their fairytale run by eliminating Racing FCUL A traffic accident occurred on Rue Emile Mark in Differdange on Saturday at around 1.45pm when a moving vehicle struck a parked car the parked car was unoccupied at the time of the incident The involved vehicle carried two occupants - the driver emerged unharmed Authorities have not yet released additional details regarding the circumstances of the collision officers found two individuals suffering from stab injuries One of the victims was immediately transported to hospital and underwent emergency surgery Three suspects were arrested in connection with the attack Two of them appeared before a judge on Sunday morning The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are still under investigation police were called to an apartment building on Avenue de la Liberté in Differdange following reports of an intoxicated individual behaving aggressively Several officers were dispatched to the scene where they encountered the individual using the building's lift to move between floors The situation escalated when the person attempted to attack an officer with a fire extinguisher the officers successfully defended themselves and subdued the individual the person was placed in a police cell to sober up Authorities issued a fine for rebellion against police officers Last season’s champions FC Differdange have been merciless all throughout 2024/25 with one of the most stubborn defences in Europe (conceding 5 goals in 24 games) coupled with a reliable attacking unit breaking down defences time and again from the very first round of games and a single draw and loss each along the way the first opportunity to renew their title came last weekend when a favourable set of results could have seen Pedro Resende’s crew celebrate for the second year in a row As far as their part of the equation was concerned they managed to make it over the line on Saturday – just about produced one of their most organised and disciplined displays in a long time barring a single individual error from goalkeeper Leonardo Silvestre whose misplaced parry led to Andreas Buch’s early opener Differdange had a few more chances to double their lead shortly after but the defenders also had to pay close attention as the guests proved threatening on the counter on numerous occasions FCD’s veteran goalkeeper Felipe did well to keep the attackers at bay to see the game out in the absence of Kévin d’Anzico three important cogs in their stellar season All that the champions-elect could do was to root for an upset at the Stade Jos Nosbaum the following day hosted an in-form Mondorf team slowly climbing up the table any hopes of an open-top bus parade on the day were short-lived as F91 took the lead less than 7 minutes after kick-off on Sunday and added another one before the half-hour mark Chris Stumpf proved to be the thorn in FCD’s side as an inspired effort from the wing-back resulted in a goal and an assist in the 3-0 rout The win increases Dudelange’s advantage over third-placed Niederkorn to four points and successfully delays Differdange’s official title renewal by at least one week Despite the unlucky outcome for the current champions this resurgence from Dudelange is little more than a temporary inconvenience Differdange still only require one win from their remaining five fixtures to put all doubts to bed The next time they play in front of their home crowd will surely provide a long-awaited release for fans and players alike There have been few better teams than Union Titus Pétange in Luxembourg since the turn of the year If it wasn’t for Differdange’s utterly dominating march through the season UTP would likely receive a lot more praise than they do now: their defensive record and their recent form since the restart have only been overshadowed by the soon-to-be champions’ accomplishments The arrival of manager Akil Momade contributed plenty to this defensive resilience vulnerable team without a sense of identity turned into an exciting prospect practically overnight Club captain André Barrela has been one of the most consistent goalkeepers in the division for a number of years now but the defensive setup ahead of him has been tweaked significantly bolstered by the signing of wing-back Ayoub Erraji has borne fruit so far and resulted in Union starting the year with 17 points from their first eight games their task was to overcome a struggling Strassen side who started experiencing issues in the opponents’ half for the first time since manager Stefano Bensi’s appointment in the autumn The two clubs have had contrasting fortunes recently but the game played out differently from what anyone would have predicted who seems to have found his scoring boots after two sub-par performances this month Gauthier Bernardelli’s header was also instrumental to the hosts’ success coming from a neat interplay between two substitutes as Zachary Hadji assisted Charles Azong in putting the cherry on top of a more than convincing display The race for the last podium spot is undoubtedly the most intriguing part of the league table at the moment With no more than three points separating third from sixth it all depends on the late-season form of the contenders to decide who gets to compete in the Europa Conference League alongside F91 Dudelange and the eventual cup winners Strassen looked to be drifting away from the top three in recent weeks but a comeback at just the right time keeps all their rivals on their toes for next week Since Hesperange’s UEFA license was revoked last week it is shaping up to be a three-way competition between Niederkorn Strassen and Racing Union for the elusive prize The lower end of the league table generated a lot less drama this season than usual – mainly thanks to two painfully unlucky (and struggling) teams in Fola Esch and Mondercange Both teams have found it hard to compete from day one and their undesired fate will be all but confirmed in a matter of time some stories in the bottom half do deserve an honourable mention have been a peculiar team to watch under coach Marc Thomé – an exciting they have another important strength – they win games Defences often find the jump from the second tier to the BGL Ligue quite astounding and newly-promoted teams have a tendency to give up all attacking firepower in exchange for a somewhat solid defence to save face amidst a sense of hopelessness Hostert’s approach is wildly different: they know their backline is capable of conceding some big chances and their high-pressing style leaves them fragile against teams playing a more direct brand of football but they remain confident in their ability to simply outscore anyone they have relied extensively on Kenan Avdusinović The winger went from scoring only four goals in his first 82 top-tier appearances to a dazzling 17 goal contributions in 19 matches since the summer – coupled with his efforts in the cup he averages a goal or an assist every 91.25 minutes His numbers would be outstanding even in a top-of-the-table attack let alone a team meandering in mid-table having only achieved promotion via the play-offs last season when his team travelled to Rosport for a game that could be described as a dead rubber – both teams being safe from the relegation dogfight from a much earlier stage than they had planned Hostert took the lead in the 30th minute through a Diogo Fernandes strike Assister Mathieu Leroux turned scorer only six minutes afterwards as he finished off an opportunity from an Avdusinović assist Ben Vogel was able to score a consolation goal for Victoria after the break sorely lacking the forward’s instinct upfront playing without a natural striker Rosport’s problems mostly arise from their small squad size losing their best players to wealthier clubs and spending big on a few replacements instead of increasing squad depth have been promoting from within and look for creative solutions to manage their roster It is safe to say they have uncovered a real gem when acquiring Avdusinović from the fringes of the Swift Hesper squad Racing Union had to face an unexpectedly competitive Hesper side – there were reports of players planning a strike and sending out the U18 team but some of the late payments have been settled in time to convince the starters Thanks to a Yann Mabella brace and Néstor Monge’s goal and came within two points of overtaking Swift Fola Esch suffered a third consecutive 2-0 defeat They looked resigned to their lower-league fate as they left empty-handed against Progrès Niederkorn provided both goals as they leapfrogged Hesper for third place under interim manager Samuel Scholer Wiltz 71 ended a run of five defeats on the spin by getting the job done against a Mondercange side severely lacking in attack Nawfel Saïdi produced an assist before converting a penalty to give his team some breathing room as challengers Bettembourg and Rodange both battle the Oesling club for survival Rodange grabbed a crucial win at home against Jeunesse Esch to boost their chances of avoiding a one-legged relegation play-off fairly one-sided 2-0 win comes as little surprise given Jeunesse have looked blunt all season and have little to play for as they occupy 10th place while Rodange are still fighting for their lives Luxembourg police were called to Rue Michel Rodange in Differdange following a physical altercation though two individuals were still engaged in the fight and had to be separated by authorities Five people directly involved in the brawl were taken to the police station police responded to multiple noise complaints late Friday night and into Saturday morning The disturbances were reported in several areas the individuals responsible complied by turning down the music upon the officers' arrival It is impossible to determine exactly how big Swift Hesper’s annual budget is it was always amongst the highest in the country enabling them to lure seasoned professionals and up-and-coming foreign talents to the Holleschbierg training complex on a regular basis (like Rachid Alioui Hesper has been successful at outbidding their direct domestic competitors for some of the biggest names and most reliable players in recent BGL Ligue history (such as Dominik Stolz The player of the match against Wiltz 71 this Sunday was 19-year-old homegrown playmaker Yanis Bouazzati supported by 22-year-old talent Lucas Correia upfront Both of them have seen their playing time increase drastically from last season – but not by choice The demonstrations against US Mondorf in December 2024 resulting in a forfeit and a hefty fine for Swift laid bare the scale of the problems at the boardroom level Players have not received any salary in 2025 so far bonuses have been withheld for even longer and some former employees have still not been paid their wages from before this season’s start over a dozen players decided to jump ship in the winter window terminating their contracts and taking a step back in their careers just to escape the toxic atmosphere presiding in the Hesperange premises as of late Discontent among the playing squad is still just as fierce thanks to the payments that either cannot arrive or are purposefully not being sent has long held the reputation of a businessman who doesn’t like when things don’t go his way Judging by the sheer scale of investment poured into the project in the last five years Hesper could regularly be the runaway title winners – and when their season goes off the rails Becca has frequently been described as 'rather forgetful' with the monthly payments Repercussions for the club haven’t been in short supply either: UEFA has imposed a three-window transfer ban on Swift preventing the team from signing any players until September 2026 as things stand Their continental license was also revoked last season depriving them of the opportunity to compete in the UEFA Conference League despite a podium finish on that year’s BGL Ligue table UEFA’s deadline for the yearly financial accounts for all competing clubs passed on 31 March with Hesper once again failing to comply with therules their current third-place spot in the league will only bring in modest domestic revenues instead of the grand exposure of stepping on the biggest stage Hesper are continuously struck by these setbacks just as their project seems to take shape Their squad is considerably less bloated than in recent years and youngsters regularly have the chance to show themselves Menai has been working at the club for years and is proving to be the more sensible choice than another outside hire Another assured display against Wiltz had the team 3-0 up by half-time after a first-minute red card for opposition defender Moise Ngwisani largely left the guests vulnerable to counter-attacks Correia and Bouazzati scored and assisted once each while Dominik Stolz chipped in with a goal of his own before a last-minute consolation goal set the final scoreline their only aim is to finish as high as possible in the league And the most important thing is to keep showing up for the matches: another strike and forfeit would bring an automatic disqualification and demotion to the second tier It naturally took some adjustment for Progrès Niederkorn to find themselves after the lengthy winter break The club’s business model lends itself to big-money sales abroad often leaving the club exposed in certain positions if a good enough offer comes in for their star players Losing Issa Bah (to Serbian first-tier Radnički 1923) and Kenny Mixtur (to French third-tier Villefranche) was a huge blow to their attack and recently-signed Vincent Boesen needed time to settle into the new surroundings after arriving from Germany foreshadowed the club’s ambitious plans for the future A much more defensive approach was chosen by then-manager Jeff Strasser in February relying on the best players at his disposal without balancing out the attacking shortcomings with plenty of knowledge of the club’s workings and changed little from what once worked in the Strasser era The Wasps are on a five-game unbeaten streak registering four wins in a row in all competitions Their current form resembles the strongest iterations of modern-day Progrès in the mid-2010s Their last two games in particular were essential: a 3-1 victory in the capital against Racing was crucial to ensure Progrès came out on top and it further pushed direct competitor RFCUL downwards in their negative spiral Progrès took it one step further by grabbing a win and a clean sheet against one of the most ruthless well-oiled attacking lines in the division in Strassen They inflicted a second successive defeat on UNA after their unbeaten 14-game run which leapfrogged them to fourth place – a spot that might hold increased significance in the league table after Hesper’s expulsion from the UEFA Conference League ready to snatch the final continental place while looking as confident as ever nine points separate the teams between second and seventh – the order of the chasing pack can (and does) change every week they might just end up as the biggest beneficiaries of the end-of-season chaos unfolding FC Differdange once again showed off their strength by cruising past a 10-man Jeunesse Esch team while at a game away from home Luxembourg international Kévin d’Anzico took the lead in the first-half stoppage time followed by a last-gasp effort from midfielder Leandro to double the lead and seal the game for the title holders This was FCD’s 21st win in 2024/25 over 23 games The only games they failed to score a single goal were a 0-0 draw against Hesperange F91 Dudelange’s stumble on Sunday increased the gap between the top two to 17 points The equation is simple: if Differdange beat Bettembourg this week and F91 fail to win against Mondorf one day later over a month and a half before the end of the season Differdange retained the core of last season’s title-winning squad and managed to replace all the departing players adequately they lost their main source of goals in Jorginho but went one step further by signing the creative Argentinian playmaker But the key to their success has been the togetherness and discipline fostered by manager Pedro Resende who keeps showing his worth in both domestic and continental environments He has previously come close to knocking out both Olimpija Ljubljana and Maribor in recent years while the team’s latest European adventure ended in a dramatic penalty shootout loss against Kazakh champions Ordabasy Whether they go again or not seems to have been decided already The squad is ready for another attempt at a league-phase qualification and the summer should go by without many of the current stars leaving Guillaume Trani’s situation is yet to be resolved but his departure has long been expected; goalkeeper Felipe is 41 years old but the chance to hear the Champions League anthem for the first time ever might spur him on; d’Anzico couldattract suitors from abroad but he is not particularly keen on leaving yet; everyone else’s place in the team looks set FCD will stand a good chance in the early stages of the qualifiers and perhaps even break some records along the way Victoria Rosport’s unbeaten run in the league reached seven games (two wins Ernesto Carratala-Jiménez’s double keeps Victoria safely out of any relegation play-off discussions while Bettembourg remain on the brink of dropping down a level Hostert’s Kenan Avdusinović has been one of the revelations of the season and his latest goal kept a point at Stade Jos Becker against a 10-man Dudelange team The impressive result gets the Green-and-Whites even closer to achieving their best-ever season in the top-flight while Dudelange’s title hopes are all but dead given their 17-point gap to first Rodange stopped a resurgent Mondercange side with a 2-0 victory keeping themselves firmly in contention for survival Mondercange are now eight points away from relegation play-offs and even with the recent uptick in performances their comeback might be coming a little too late now They don’t have a single point to show for in 2025 and their goal difference for the past eight games is a horrendous 3-25 They contained US Mondorf for most of the game on Sunday before Billel Abdelkadous broke the deadlock around the hour mark Another strike from Mirza Hasanbegović decidedly sealed the three points for the Angry Goats Union Titus Pétange’s recent form is second only to Differdange Pétange’s latest victims were a disenchanted Racing Union who once again lost by the narrowest of margins and now find themselves in the lowly sixth place With a growing number of administrative processes having been relocated to the digital sphere it has become increasingly difficult for some elderly citizens to keep up with technology and manage life by themselves To foster a productive exchange with digital natives the 'SmartCafé' in Differdange is now bringing both generations together so that younger and more tech-savvy people can lend a helping hand to those in need – all while enjoying a piece of cake and a cup of coffee which is supported by the Family Affairs Ministry Differdange Alderman Jerry Hartung explained that people come to the SmartCafé for both very general and also more specific questions Anne Frausing from GoldenMe – a non-profit focused on teaching elderly people digital skills who co-run the SmartCafé – noted that some even write down entire pages full of questions which then generally lead to discussions of broader issues like phishing scams Sabine Reuter-Schmitz is one of those eager to learn more about technology and has her eyes set on understanding how to navigate the web and set up an email account she also voiced excitement over the possibilities that tablets offer saying that she already tried painting on such a device The SmartCafé is open every Monday from 2–4pm. Joining the meet-up is free, but people have to register beforehand, which they can do through the websites of GoldenMe and the Differdange municipality providing passers-by with cool and clean air in a pilot project due to last for a year.The tree was installed earlier this month in the Place des Alliés in the town of Oberkorn one of five which have been rented by the local council A second tree has already been installed at the hospital in Niederkorn The Citytree comprises eight pallets of moss The hot and often polluted urban air is channelled through the moss which cleans and cools the air and then expels it again “The temperature around the tree is therefore up to four degrees celsius lower than in the surrounding area,” Differdange alderman Tom Ulveling (CSV) told the Luxemburger Wort “The Citytree has the cooling effect that 81 trees have,” he added Anyone who sits on the bench right next to the wooden box will feel a cool breeze even on warm days The new tree was made by Greencity Solutions of Germany The company says the tree can compensate for as much CO2 as 44 conventional trees and can reduce the fine dust in the air by up to 82% There are also devices inside the box that measure the pollutants in the air and transmit the data directly to the responsible department of the municipality The Citytrees take up comparatively little space and which makes them the ideal solution for built-up areas where it is not possible to create new green spaces desealing will continue to be preferred and real trees will be planted such as at the school in Bock,” a spokesperson for Differdange council said the plan is to test the artificial trees for 12 months and then decide on their future But we have the option of buying them then,” Ulveling said The municipality is spending 80,000 euros on the rental which is intended to help the city become net climate neutral by 2030 Differdange is following the example of major cities across Europe (This article was first published by the Luxemburger Wort. Translation and editing by John Monaghan.) 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But Earth Day sent the clear message that the climate movement is still alive a man alerted the police after noticing signs of a break-in at his neighbour’s home in Wecker Police launched an investigation immediately and the stolen vehicle was later recovered in Kirchberg another break-in was reported – this time at an apartment building in Differdange A watch and two perfumes were taken from one of the apartments the police's forensic unit was dispatched to the scenes The accident occurred shortly after 6 am between Kimm and Riesenhaff near Rambrouch when a car crashed and left one person injured a fire broke out in the Terrasses de la Ville residence complex in Differdange the authorities revealed the fire had broken out on the first floor of the building Ten people had to be evacuated before they were allowed to return to their flats once the fire had been extinguished and two people were hospitalised for check-ups a drunk man went about vandalising and jumping in front of cars in Lonkecher Strooss (N5) in Rodange where a drunken man was behaving inappropriately in front of a restaurant in Avenue Rock’n Roll the police was informed about a burglary in Bettembourg The two adolescent culprits stole a woman’s phone at a bus stop and ran towards the train station The police subsequently launched an investigation Thursday evening turned out to be a tumultuous night as officials were also alerted of two break-ins The first happened in a single-family home on Rue de Hussigny in Differdange the thieves were interested in stealing jewellery and cash from an apartment in Rue Astrid The police once again urges everyone to take into account their advice on how to prevent break-ins. the police revoked several drivers' licenses due to alcohol or drug influence A vehicle on the A4 towards Esch came to the police’s attention because of its dangerous driving After the driver was stopped on Route de Luxembourg in Esch the conducted alcohol test showed positive results the driver was stopped to reveal that the car exuded a strong smell of cannabis The two people in the car as well as the vehicle itself were thoroughly checked The officials found drugs and therefore wrote up the driver and passenger After breaking down on Op Ruchat street in Doncols an inebriated driver was noticed by the police and had his license revoked the fire began in a rubbish bin at around 20:00 Emergency services from Differdange and Petange were deployed to contain the situation Police confirmed to the Luxemburger Wort that some people were in the premises at the time when the fire began and were safely evacuated the emergency services had the fire under control by 21:00 and the fire was completely extinguished within an hour The school building itself was not damaged a spokesperson for the education ministry said further safety checks are to be carried out on Thursday (This article was originally published by the Luxemburger Wort. Translation and editing by Kabir Agarwal) Meeting a growing demand for innovative solar installations Luxembourg’s first floating solar farm was inaugurated in October 2021 Installed on a former cooling pond belonging to ArcelorMittal Differdange the solar farm consists of 25 000 square metres of solar panels with a surface area of 5.7 hectares The electricity produced amounts to 3 GWh/year and is able to power nearly 800 local homes - the annual electricity usage of approximately 3200 people The electricity is fed into the local grid and contributes to Luxembourg’s energy self-sufficiency in addition to making Luxembourg a part of the increasing trend towards floating PV as part of a call for projects launched by the Luxembourg government for the production of electricity from solar energy ArcelorMittal and energy operator Enovos decided to join forces to carry out the first project of its kind in the Grand Duchy A contract was signed between the two partners under the terms of which ArcelorMittal would make its Differdange industrial basin available to Enovos Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) recently celebated its 55th anniversary Students interact during a reception for the 55th anniversary of MUDEC MUDEC celebrated its 55th anniversary this year Tote bags and more were available during the reception for MUDEC's 55th anniversary Guests gather during the reception celebrating MUDEC's 55th anniversary Treats were provided during the reception for the 55th anniversary of MUDEC Students and guests interact during the reception for the 55th anniversary for MUDEC Students present during MUDEC's 55th anniversary celebration Abby Showalter leads an alumni group tour in Differdange Classroom space inside the Chateau de Differdange A directional sign in Differdange showing the distance to Oxford and Zoe Lyon - students studying at MUDEC this semester Exterior shot of the Chateau de Differdange Alumni touring the communal space inside the Gravity Differdange and Chris Holland sharing a family moment outside the Chateau Matt Osborne enjoying a nostalgic moment in the faculty lounge area of the Chateau It's been 55 years since the first group of Miami students set sail for Luxembourg a country that could easily be the setting for a Disney fairy tale and clean streets lined with art and culture could be the place Belle longed to be in “Beauty and the Beast.” It is the only Grand Duchy in Europe and a center of international diplomacy serving as the crossroads to several major European cultures The country is an intersection for multiculturalism where residents speak multiple languages such as Luxembourgish we witness hundreds of Miami students embark on a remarkable journey to Luxembourg,” Miami University Provost Elizabeth Mullenix said “The John Dolibois European Center (MUDEC) becomes their academic home away from home The center is a testament to Miami’s deep commitment to educational excellence and a reflection of the transformative power of international experiences.” more than 13,000 Miami students have studied in Luxembourg more than 150 students are taking classes at MUDEC or completing an internship in Luxembourg City.  “The significance of MUDEC lies not just in the courses taken or the academic credits earned but in the transformation that occurs within each student," Mullenix said these students immerse themselves in the cultures They learn not just from their professors but from the vibrant communities they become a part of.” which has had three previous locations in Luxembourg recently marked its 25th anniversary in the Chateau de Differdange which is located in the city of Differdange in the south-western region of Luxembourg The Chateau has classrooms and study spaces for students Miami’s educational objectives continue to flourish in Luxembourg and have a profound impact on students said that the Luxembourg program was a really big part of her choosing Miami “It was really important to my parents that I study abroad,” Showalter said “They were really pushing for me to study abroad from the day that I began looking at colleges Miami having a program in Luxembourg was very much a big draw for them because of how accessible the program was They liked that it is a central location and I would be able to see the world as much as I could.” Showalter has an internship at ARA City Radio station in Luxembourg City a nonprofit community radio station that aims to inform and entertain Luxembourg’s growing international community.  Showalter said being in Luxembourg has encouraged her to be more outgoing and communicative “I want to work in entertainment law,” she said “So it’s really cool to be on the other side of that industry where I can be the entertainer rather than the attorney and just see legally how that radio station works.” Luxembourg offers free public transportation which allows students to easily travel to internships and around Luxembourg Miami has also expanded its housing options for students by recently acquiring space in the Gravity Differdange which are within walking distance of the Chateau has always had a fascination with traveling “It’s something that I always wanted to do as a kid,” Madison said “…I used to collect maps just dreaming of traveling the world.” Since beginning his study abroad in Luxembourg He is especially excited to be traveling to Venice and visiting the Venice Biennale through his Luxembourg 101 course which helps students get acclimated to Luxembourg and traveling abroad has always interacted with diverse communities; however he says this study abroad experience opened his eyes to another version of life “Coming here made me realize that opportunities do not end at the borders,” Madison said there’s an entire world and professions and lives that I can live in other places And so it really feels like the doors have been opened I’m able to see that with my own eyes.” Nearly 150 alumni traveled to Luxembourg to commemorate the 55th anniversary Chris ’97 and Jana Holland ’98 were especially excited to return to Luxembourg for the celebrations because of their son Joey Holland a Business Economics major from Columbus who is currently studying at MUDEC “So I was here back in fall of ‘95 and I haven’t been back since,” Jana Holland said “It’s so just special to be back for the anniversary and also because our son Joey is studying here The timing just came together and worked out so well for us.” Chris Holland studied in Luxembourg during the 1994-95 academic year This is also his first time coming back to Luxembourg He said it was great just seeing the city and walking across the bridge “We were here when the campus was just in the middle of the city," he said “so to be able to see the Chateau for the first time was just amazing.” Although Chris Holland and Jana Holland didn't study at MUDEC at the same time “We both had a summer job and he had like three jobs before he was leaving for a year in Luxembourg and the only reason I wanted to talk to him at the training of one of the jobs was because he was going to Luxembourg,” Jana Holland said so that’s how we met and that's how we started talking We just feel like Luxembourg is a huge part of our story.” Aside from connecting him with his future wife Chris Holland’s Luxembourg experience has had an impact on his career He believes that his study abroad experience and environments prepared him for his current role we’ve done some mergers and acquisitions where I have traveled all over the world — into Brussels into Tokyo — and I was the one that they wanted to send and just because I was able to interact with a lot of the other companies on a better level,” Chris Holland said “I was like an ambassador of our company as we acquired new companies.” Rollin Seward ‘80 was told that he was only the second Black male student to study at MUDEC when he came to Luxembourg during the 1978-79 academic year emphasis was placed on getting study abroad experience broadened my perspective,” Seward said They had a brother who was like 19 and one that was 9 — my Luxembourg brothers so I went to all the Communion stuff.” “I was here for a year-round program so we had a lot of faculty sponsored trips I went to Russia right before the 1980 Olympics,” he said and the lands that were formerly Yugoslavia Although the diversity in Luxembourg wasn't what it is today Seward said he had a really good experience He returned to Luxembourg 30 years ago to visit his host family and said returning for the 55th anniversary has been wonderful “I really like the diversity now and I do like the high- tech transportation system they have here and still the core of the city is still the same,” Seward said “I love the beautiful core … the valleys and the parks and the bridges Kristine Nau Dowd was a student at Ohio State University when she studied at MUDEC during fall 1997 She was a part of the first cohort of students to take classes at the Chateau Dowd said what impacted her most about studying at MUDEC was that it empowered her to venture out as a young 20-year-old who had never been abroad “It allowed me the security to venture out into different cultures knowing that I have a safe secure place to come back to,” Dowd said the knowledge and education that was provided by my classmates and by the local community my host family and the professors continued to build my self confidence and really gave me the spirit that eventually transcended into my life today as a mom and as a wife.” Matt Osborne ’94 was the student activities coordinator who helped MUDEC transition into the Chateau de Differdange 25 years ago He was instrumental in getting the Chateau changed from a 15th-century chateau to a 21st-century university “I was overseeing a group of French electricians and Portuguese masons,” Osborne said and every morning I’d open the doors and they would come in and they would do their things It’s amazing now to see how incredible this place is.” Osborne and his wife lived in one of the studios in the Chateau during his time as a coordinator “I was joking that our first house as a married couple was a 15th-century chateau," he said Osborne was a MUDEC student in 1992-93 when it was located on Avenue Monterey It has been 16 years since he’s been back to the Chateau and it was an experience of absolute nostalgia “The chateau was amazing when I was here as a coordinator “It is light years ahead of that now.” assistant director for Miami in Luxembourg uses her experience as a MUDEC student to guide current MUDEC students and traveling abroad felt like a fairy tale she realized she could do incredible things as well as pushing myself outside my comfort zone,” Miller said “MUDEC changed me in such a profound way she knew she wanted to travel and have a job that had an international or global component “My career path wound around and led me back to Miami where I get to celebrate my alma mater and work with the next generation of MUDEC students,” she said Miller sees herself as a resource for students because she has been in their shoes and knows how they are feeling “I’m always happy to be a resource to them for any questions or concerns they have since I have gone through the program and know that I can provide perspective that may make their experience even better,” Miller said “I am excited to see them go on this journey with their own goals and experiences and return back to Oxford excited to share their stories.” and Health professor Mark Walsh is teaching two courses in Luxembourg this semester: Physics in Sport and Sports Nutrition It’s important to him that students have an opportunity to study abroad and see the rest of the world while progressing towards their degree Walsh studied abroad in Germany when he was in college “I think there’s data out there that shows now if you’re culturally fluent to interact with people from different cultures and that you may be better off later on,” Walsh said “I’m not sure how hard that data is I think there’s always this conventional wisdom that is a good thing.” Walsh is leading one of the week-long study tours taking students to Germany to a sport university that is also an Olympic training center Taking advantage of the free transportation he also takes students exploring on the train and has even taken a trail that leads all the way to France “We’ve walked or biked to France four times since we’ve been here,” he said He believes the faculty benefits of teaching abroad are just as great as the student benefits and so it’s kind of a “you get to know your students a little better here,” which is probably a good thing,” Walsh said “I think it's good for all of us.” Luxembourg police arrested an individual subject to a European arrest warrant The incident occurred on Rue Michel Rodange where officers encountered a group of people attempting to avoid their attention the patrol decided to conduct a check after noticing the group's evasive behaviour immobilising them before conducting a body search The search led to the confiscation of cash and several drug pellets authorities confirmed that one of the detained individuals was the subject of an active European arrest warrant The suspect is scheduled to appear before an examining magistrate on Thursday afternoon Brugnoni is best known as director of the 1535° Creative Hub in Differdange, a post she has held since 2013. She also has 17 years’ experience as an independent restorer and curator and worked as a cultural coordinator for the town of Differdange. To post appointments at your company or organisation here, email a short statement to info@luxtimes.lu. Make sure to include a high-resolution photo. The content of this column is under the sole responsibility of the editorial team. People movesSimmons & Simmons appoints new Luxembourg country head Thierry Somma took office on 1 May, succeeding Louis-Maël Cogis People movesFrançoise Schlink named Post Group chairLuxembourg’s cabinet has formally approved Françoise Schlink’s nomination as chair of Post Group People movesLinklaters appoints new partner and associates Range of promotions announced effective 1 May Hëllef um TerrainFormer ombudsman Claudia Monti named chair of Caritas successor HUTOrganisation gets well-known permanent chair after turbulent start People movesOlivier Guillon named CEO of Luxembourg Institute of Science and TechnologyThe professor will take on his role 1 September 2025 People MovesClifford Chance appoints five counsel in LuxembourgThe appointments span law firm’s global financial markets and investment funds practices in the Grand Duchy People MovesPaul Heuschling named president of Luxembourg’s young scientist foundation Heuschling replaces Carlo Hansen as head of the Fondation Jeunes Scientifiques Luxembourg People Moves Moventum appoints new managing director and head of asset management Thorsten Fischer will take up his new role on 1 May The steel plant has spent €1.7 million, about €500,000 of that covered by the Luxembourg state, to move a waste deposit collection area from near Differdange homes to a previously unused building close to the plant’s metal-melting furnace, ArcelorMittal said. The factory’s pit collected black slag, the main by-product of making steel by melting scrap metal in electric arc furnaces. It is treated and stored until it can be sold to other industrial users, for example in road construction, the company said. The transfer has cut the noise and amount of dust pushed into the air during the dumping work, the company said. Employees are also safer, since liquid slag can explode when it hits pockets of water left by rain or snow, the company said. Quarterly profitsArcelorMittal sees rosier future as EU and US turn against Chinese dumpingLuxembourg-based steelmaker reports lower quarterly profits but better prospects Job cutsArcelorMittal to cut 600 jobs in FranceUp to 1,400 jobs in western Europe will be relocated to India or Poland Steel industryArcelorMittal South Africa CEO says IDC seeks a bigger stakeCEO declined to say whether the IDC plans to take control of the South African unit or assess whether it will seek other buyers for its assets or the company Steel industrySouth African lender weighs taking control of ArcelorMittal unitIndustrial Development Corp reportedly willing to inject more capital into struggling company in exchange for boosting its holding Steel industryLuxembourg-based steelmaker ArcelorMittal under investigation in FranceArcelorMittal is being sued by some 300 local residents and associations for allegedly exposing the population to illegal discharges of pollutants Steel industryArcelorMittal South Africa seeks cash rescue for mills, ST saysCompany initially planned to shutter facilities at the end of January, later postponed, though rescue talks with the government have failed to yield results Battle for talentPremiumLuxembourg companies cutting back on relocation perks, say recruitersDespite generous packages at larger firms and concerns over competitiveness, some employers are trimming benefits such as housing allowances Industry ArcelorMittal South Africa to idle steel units in second quarterThe closure of the long-steel plants will result in the loss of about 3,500 direct and indirect jobs Just over a fortnight ahead of Cliftonville making their return to European action our latest continental retrospective steps back eight years to a memorable victory on the UEFA stage For it was on this day in 2016 that the Reds overcame Differdange in a Europa League first qualifying round clash that was notable for a Club goalscoring milestone A week on from conceding a late leveller in the first leg at Stade Municipal de la Ville Differdange boss Pascal Carzaniga tempted fate by suggesting he wouldn’t be concerned if his side shipped an early goal at Solitude so long as they were ahead come the close of play – and was duly left cursing his words when Davy McDaid put the Reds in front with just two minutes on the clock The second-half dismissal of Luxembourgers’ defender Tom Siebenaler handed Cliftonville a numerical advantage they made the most of when Jay Donnelly converted a Chris Curran cut-back to make it 2-0 – the first time the Reds had ever scored more than once in a European game In addition to the victory over Differdange today also marks the anniversary of three prior European engagements the Reds suffered a 2-0 loss to Belgium’s KAA Gent in the first leg of an Intertoto Cup second round showdown at the now-demolished Jules Ottenstadion where despite going close through a long-range David McAlinden free-kick Cliftonville were undone by two goals from former Ireland international Dominic Foley The fixture ended in controversy when Declan O’Hara and Christophe Gregoire were both shown straight red cards following a confrontation on the touchline only for the Club to successfully appeal against any suspension for the defender when video footage exonerated O’Hara of any wrongdoing Cliftonville suffered a painful Europa League exit when The New Saints somehow held on to earn a 2-1 aggregate success at Solitude the Welsh representatives stood firm against at times incessant home pressure and Ruaidhri Donnelly and Joe Gormley all hitting the crossbar during a pulsating second-half the Reds were left wondering what might have been as TNS progressed to tackle FC Midtjylland of Denmark in the second qualifying round July 7 saw Cliftonville lock horns with DAC in a UEFA Conference League first qualifying round first leg at MOL Arena in Slovakia Trailing to a Rego Szantho strike on 25 minutes the visitors instantly hit back when Ronan Hale marked his debut with an unorthodox finish to level matters Nikola Krstovic restored DAC’s advantage in the second period and despite having Brahim Moumou dismissed with eight minutes left on the clock Full contact details HERE Last season’s BGL Ligue champions FC Differdange kicked off their first-ever Champions League campaign with a loss in the Faroe Islands against Klaksvík in disappointing fashion last week and the pattern continued: a combined 46 shots attempted over the two legs brought no success while KÍ scored two from only nine attempts A vastly improved attack spearheaded by Federico Andrada came close to threatening Klaksvík’s aggregate lead on Wednesday night but the finishes were often wayward and the shooting positions naïve FCD’s domination with the ball meant little and the players often seemed desperate to score upon entering the final third of the pitch Left wing-back Rychelmy was a shadow of Lucas Pruzzo’s calm presence with the ball at his feet which makes replacing the departing Argentinian one of the most important tasks for Pedro Resende before the BGL Ligue start Árni Frederiksberg’s brace separated the teams in the tie and Klaksvík eventually gained qualification to the tournament’s second round will have the arduous task of flying to Kazakhstan on the agenda as local champions Ordabasy Shymkent await in the Europa Conference League qualifiers The substantial amount of travelling coupled with a few nights’ stay in or near Shymkent makes the next step financially challenging for Differdange if the squad can shake off the jetlag in their second leg on 1 August Differdange will be joined by two other sides from the Grand Duchy in Progrès Niederkorn and F91 Dudelange While Niederkorn qualifies automatically after their Luxembourgish Cup victory Dudelange and Strassen also had the opportunity to progress to that stage on Thursday F91 faced Andorran Atlétic Escaldes from a one-goal aggregate lead while UNA Strassen travelled to Kuopio after a heroic 0-0 last week Strassen’s fortunes unfolded early on as a quick brace from 18-year-old midfielder Otto Ruoppi There was no coming back for an aggressive and daring UNA in the second half either as three further goals punished their lack of adept defensive cover in the latter stages of the game their first-leg performance was admirable and will live long in the players’ memory the lack of accuracy and sharpness with the ball cost them dearly The opposite can be said about F91 Dudelange at Stade Jos Nosbaum Their 1-0 victory last week was achieved by a calamitous free kick that caught the goalkeeper off-guard and bounced into the bottom long corner Most of the possession was with the Andorrans who could easily have won by several goals if only their attacks were finished as surgically as they had been built up Dudelange enjoyed a stellar defensive performance which proved a fruitful and solid foundation to a more free-flowing combinative attacking display than last time out The fact Marco Martino and his coaching staff had a week to analyse and prepare for Atlétic’s vulnerabilities was also apparent from the start A tweaked line-up suffocated Atlétic Escaldes especially in the second half after their initial more pragmatic approach looked to be just enough to secure a draw once Atlétic were in a position to initiate attacks and fight for their lives Martino’s F91 was primed to take all risks and grab every opportunity to end the contest and progress to the next round That target was accomplished by a cool-headed Samir Hadji penalty in the 60th minute and another close-range finish from the Moroccan after a perfectly organised pressing scheme shortly afterwards Dudelange’s 3-0 win on aggregate emphasises the difference both in technical quality and mental resilience between the two sides Atlétic crumbled in the two most important points of the tie: last week and now again at 0-0 with all possibilities still looking open F91 were able to found another gear in those situations tipping the scales on their side just when it was needed the most from 7pm CEST (Central European Summer Time) Progrès and F91 will occupy the same time slot against two Swedish opponents: the Wasps will play Djurgården in Stockholm while Stade Jos Nosbaum will host F91 Dudelange vs BK Häcken UNA Strassen have been eliminated from European competitions altogether ArcelorMittal said a noise and air pollution reduction project will contribute to greater safety for employees and improved logistical efficiency at its steelworks in Differdange Following the announcement in January of the installation of a "super vacuum" at the Differdange site ArcelorMittal is continuing its efforts to improve air quality by relocating its liquid slag pits This redevelopment should also reduce noise pollution and improve employee safety ArcelorMittal has announced a new project to improve air quality in Differdange After announcing at the beginning of the year that it was installing --an investment worth €17.6 million--the steelmaker said on Wednesday 28 August that it had moved its liquid slag pits Liquid slag is the molten residue produced during the metallurgical process in particular when ores are smelted to extract steel The material is treated and temporarily stored before being recovered and recycled by specialised companies This investment "illustrates the group's desire to answer the expectations of its neighbors and employees." the pits are now installed in a hall that was previously unused Other improvements included the creation of a new road and the installation of cladding to insulate the building "All without stopping production" the steel giant boasted in its press release This redevelopment should help to reduce noise pollution for local residents living close to the site This is largely caused by the pouring of slag “Noise pollution has also been reduced by 7 decibels with the structure of the hall being an acoustic barrier preventing the propagation of noise related to slag processing,” the company said ""The rehabilitation of the hall took place in parallel with another major environmental project already known: the new dust removal system,” Pierre Jacobs CEO of ArcelorMittal Long Products Luxembourg “These two joint initiatives confirm ArcelorMittal's commitment to the environment and to a better quality of life for the neighbours of our facilities These targeted investments offering innovative tailor-made solutions demonstrate our desire to take into account the expectations of our stakeholders in the conduct of our industrial activities.” While the project does have an environmental objective particularly in view of the risk of explosion when liquid slag comes into contact with pockets of water “and the immediate proximity of the hall to the steelworks exit has made it possible to optimize the route of slag transport vehicles They now circulate in a limited and protected area with the least co-activity and without crossing other vehicles,” the press release stated “This new configuration not only improves safety but also the logistical efficiency of operations Read the French language version of this report In the initial phase of the police locale project, launched in July, 20 additional police officers were deployed on the streets in Luxembourg City and four in Esch, under the ultimate responsibility of the respective mayors. “Thanks to the local police unit, 1,650 additional checks were carried out, which would not have been carried out otherwise,” Gloden said at a press conference on Wednesday, at which the minister, mayors and head of the country’s police reviewed the scheme. Gloden said that he wanted the project to apply the principle of the “four Ps” - more staff, more presence, more proximity, and more prevention - in order to instil a “better sense of security among the population”.The aim is for the local police units to be enshrined in law, Gloden said, amid additional recruitment efforts, adding that his ministry is currently working on a bill which would table amendments to current legislation governing the police. Luxembourg City Mayor Lydie Polfer, who said that “the establishment of a local police force has been a long-standing demand of the City of Luxembourg in the face of a resurgence in crime”, said she was “in favour of expanding the project” in order to make the city safer. Esch-sur-Alzette Mayor Christian Weis, for his part, said he was “delighted to see this project made sustainable”. has become the latest municipality to apply to join the scheme “It meets the criteria to be integrated,” said the minister said that municipalities had to meet certain criteria to be eligible for the pilot project including that local police officers be deployed in places with high traffic or in places with recurring problems of public order and antisocial behaviour Peters encouraged other municipalities to put themselves forward “so that we can assess their needs together.” (This article was originally published by Virgule. Translation and editing by John Monaghan) Contraband investigationFrench police make Luxembourg tobacco smuggling bustGendarmes in the French department of Calvados have broken up a Luxembourg tobacco smuggling ring Public safetyLuxembourg police force expands with fresh crop of traineesMore than 180 cadets have started police officer training this week as the force’s recruitment drive steps up Gun attackBusiness owner wants to know who fired shots at her café, and whyEuropa 1 café in Differdange is back to normal after April incident, but motives behind shooting still unknown DrugsLuxembourg a key transit point in European drug tradeHowever, there is currently “no evidence of cartel presence within the country”, Home Affairs Minister Léon Gloden says More space for terracesPremiumRue de Strasbourg bids to shed bad reputation with makeoverThe street at the heart of the Gare district in Luxembourg’s capital is undergoing a facelift as it aims to shake off its negative image Police watchdog reportPremiumSharp rise in criminal investigations against Luxembourg police officers Police watchdog’s annual report for 2024 showed record numbers of criminal, disciplinary and administrative probes against officers Legal issuesPremiumWhy the police – technically – do not arrest anyone in LuxembourgArrests, extradition requests and basic rights: what the police are and are not allowed to do – and why politics sometimes has the final say The existing campus at the medieval Château de Differdange welcomes up to 120 students each semester from Miami University Dean of Miami University Dolibois European Center (Mudec) Thierry Leterre confirmed the project saying it could help the centre "offer a more integrated curriculum and a diversity of housing options” The existing campus at the medieval Château de Differdange welcomes up to 120 students from Miami University Ohio Leterre explained that it has five classrooms with limited space "We are looking at opportunities that would provide us with more room.. Miami University has expressed its interest to Differdange in considering the former hospital as a future location depending on the financial feasibility,” Leterre told Delano Mudec recently reinforced its roots in Differdange with the signing of a twinning agreement between the steel town and Oxford Leterre said that Mudec had been instrumental in bringing the two cities together for a site visit Among the short-term outcomes of the agreement could be visits from high school students in the US to Differdange business exchanges and educational programmes “The partnership between Differdange and Oxford will provide to this city of education and creative intelligence a global environment that is precisely the one where Miami in Luxembourg has been thriving for now nearly 50 years,” Leterre said The Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) has closed a section of the A13 motorway following an accident near Differdange this morning was reported by the traffic management centre with drivers being diverted at Differdange towards Schengen At least three emergency vehicles were on site and Préizerdaul were called to the scene to extinguish the flames smoke emerged from a burning washing machine at around midnight Local firefighters responded to the incident with reinforcements joining them from Sanem-Differdange and Esch-sur-Alzette A car in Kirchberg caught fire at 1am on Wednesday Luxembourg City firefighters took care of the incident SCHOOL SHUT – The Ministry of Education has announced that the International School in Differdange will be closed all day today It is a precautionary measure after a fire occurred in a local bin last night Although the school buildings were not affected checks will be carried out throughout the day Two teams of firefighters (Sanem-Differdange and Pétange) as well as an ambulance were on site last night Both the primary school and secondary school will be affected FIRST SNOWFALL – Luxembourg have woken up to a winter wonderland this morning as the season's first snow blanketed parts of the country delighting residents and signalling the arrival of colder days Some residents in the north woke up to the sight of frosted rooftops and snow-dusted trees are advised to exercise caution on potentially slippery roads as temperatures remain low FRENCH AT SCHOOL – Education Minister Claude Meisch's plan to expand French literacy programmes nationwide by 2026 has faced criticism from the National Trade Union of Teachers which argues that teachers have been sidelined in the consultation process SNE president Patrick Remakel said that while Minister Meisch did explain to the school representatives what kind of impact the project would have on timetables he failed to answer practical questions regarding additional classrooms and staff LOU'S DINER CLOSES – One of Luxembourg's most iconic American burger joints, Lou's Diner is set to close its doors in 2025.The cash-only hamburger restaurant posted on Facebook on 13 November that "Lou's Diner will close her doors permanently in August of 2025" It is unclear why the joint is closing its doors or whether there will be a future owner VON ROESGEN RIP –  One of the great ladies of the Luxembourg theatre scene has died who was born in the city on 5 November 1931 In addition to her minor roles as a theatre and film actress in films such as Amour fou she also taught French and German diction courses at the Conservatoire from 1979 to 1996 GAZA WAR – Hospital officials in northern Gaza say many people have been killed in Israeli airstrikes. At least five buildings were hit early this morning. Hamas media said at least 50 people were killed. The Israeli military has made no comment. Meanwhile, the United States have vetoed a UN Security Council push to call for a ceasefire in Gaza that Washington said would have  emboldened Hamas UKRAINE WAR – The Biden administration has announced almost $300 million in new military assistance for Ukraine, as it bolsters support in its last few weeks in office. The package includes ammunition and anti-personnel landmines. According to UK media, Ukraine has fired UK-supplied Storm Shadow missiles into Russia for the first time several missiles were launched against at least one Russian military target a former MP and long-serving deputy prime minister under Tony Blair The former political giant served as MP for Kingston upon Hull East for 40 years and was a key part of New Labour under Sir Tony Blair Lord Prescott's wife and two sons announced his death in a statement sharing that he had recently been living in a care home with Alzheimer's COP29 – With global climate talks at a near-deadlock, host Azerbaijan has asked Brazil and Britain to try to find a compromise that countries could agree on. 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You can also access the news via Alexa, and on RTL Play 27 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC Differdange 03 won 4–0 over US Hostert on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are FC Differdange 03 8 win(s) Have kept the most clean sheets in the competition (20) Haven't kept a clean sheet in 5 matches Who won between FC Differdange 03 and US Hostert on Sun 27 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?FC Differdange 03 won 4–0 over US Hostert on Sun 27 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches FC Differdange 03 is playing home against US Hostert on Sun After a disappointing double-header against Klaksvík Differdange were drawn against one of the trickiest opponents in the Conference League in Ordabasy Shymkent a team located roughly 3,000 miles from western Luxembourg Logistics were always going to be an issue for the team financially but the most the players could contribute to their team’s success was securing an impressive result in the first leg at home to gain extra revenue from UEFA and retain the chance of progressing ro Round 3 of the qualifiers A cagey affair brought no real highlights until the 37th minute when Diogo Silva’s shot rattled against the crossbar Last season’s BGL Ligue top scorer Jorginho was the quickest to reach the rebound The teams were well-matched for the rest of the half and the Kazakhs threatened the Luxembourgish goal several times with neither team imposing their dominance on the other The second half was about defending the lead and picking the moments to extend it from Differdange’s point of view cautious approach suited Pedro Resende’s crew more favourably than the braver faster attacking football shown against Klaksvík and FCD never really lost their grasp on the game Resende even tried bringing on some attackers from his bench in new signings Andreas Buch and Gustavo and although the pair didn’t turn many heads with their displays these coaching decisions were the sign of confidence and composure in the lead Their reward was a 1-0 win in the first leg which will be fundamental to keep their chances of surviving a tacky encounter in Central Asia as they embark on their journey towards the Kazakhstan-Uzbekistan border in the coming days Thursday provided two more challenging match-ups for the other Luxmebourgish teams still in the competition Stade Jos Nosbaum hosted BK Häcken from Sweden while their countrymen in Djurgården faced Progrès Niederkorn over in Stockholm The crowd in Dudelange were left with mixed feelings after a highly entertaining clash culminated in a 6-2 thrashing which all but ended F91’s hopes of going through Samir Hadji’s first-hald brace from two penalties reduced the deficit to one goal shortly before the end of the first-half but the Swedes’ devastating counter-attacks were left unanswered by Marco Martino and his staff as the goals kept coming and the hole was deeper and deeper Dudelange tried to climb back and get themselves in a slightly less fatal position ahead of the game in Sweden Their efforts brought no success despite an unrelenting approach in attack and admirable bravery with the ball Häcken’s agile attackers punished F91’s naivety time and again scoring from six of their seven shots on target Progrès fared somewhat better against Djurgården at the other game protecting the 0-0 scoreline for 21 minutes The lead was doubled merely six minutes later by a goal from Turkish striker Deniz Hümmet who proceeded to score the third and final goal of the night on the hour mark Despite a result that might seem like a battering Niederkorn had more than twice as many shots as their opponents (7 vs 16) and also produced more shots on target (3 vs 4) The lack of any end product was also down to the departure of elite striker Walid Jarmouni to Albania was deemed unfit to play the whole 90 minutes and second-choice option Antoine Mazure failed to make his mark on the game at this showpiece occasion after a defeat in similar circumstances against Midtjylland Progrès were able to bounce back in Luxembourg and took the game to the Danish giants making a push for a shock win before they lost in extra time their situation looks considerably bleaker given the three-goal gap and the fact Djurgården are in peak match sharpness as the Swedish league is well underway in contrast to the Luxembourgish one (or the Danish league last year having a team in the Conference League’s third qualifying round is a step in the right direction from Luxembourg While it may take a miracle to see either of F91 or Niederkorn progress attacking mindsets and the fact a little bit of luck in front of goal could have turned both ties on their heads Dudelange will play the second leg of their tie on Wednesday from 19:00 while the other two teams can make their claims for a place in Round 3 on Thursday afternoon (Ordabasy vs Differdange: 17:00 ShareAn investigating judge has decided not to charge former déi Gréng Environment Minister Carole Dieschbourg over the authorisation she granted to party colleague and then-Differdange mayor Roberto Traversini to upgrade a garden shed. The public prosecutor's office in a press release on Friday morning said it would drop the charges against both former politicians over the granting of the garden shed permit. However, Traversini is still under investigation on other charges linked to the works that were carried out on the property in Niederkorn. “The judiciary has finally been convinced of Carole Dieschbourg’s innocence which she has maintained throughout the proceedings,” law firm Turk&Prum said in a statement following Friday’s ruling Dieschbourg had resigned from government in April 2022 after the public prosecutor’s office asked parliament to lift her immunity so it could conduct the investigation Traversini stepped down as mayor of Differdange in September 2019 after admitting that he had failed to submit a planning permit for converting a garden shed at a Niederkorn house that he had inherited The shed was located in a so-called Natura 2000 zone though Traversini claimed he was unware that it was in a protected zone He had also used the commune’s construction department to draw up a floor plan for the garden shed Work carried out on the property was done by a local employment initiative He faces a list of potential charges including the misappropriation of public funds and the violation and subsequent concealment of the law governing municipal institutions (This article was originally published in Luxemburger Wort. Translation and editing by Duncan Roberts) ElectionsRomanian far-right leader scores first-round election winDissatisfaction with ruling establishment due to corruption and poverty evident in election results Reception of refugeesAnalysisUkrainian refugees feel limits of Luxembourg reception systemWithout housing or employment, some refugees are being sent back to the reception centre where they first arrived in 2022 Australian electionsAustralia’s PM Albanese Is Re-Elected With Expanded MajorityAlbanese will enter his second term as a Labor hero after leading his party to successive election victories British politicsNigel Farage’s Reform upends UK politics with election surgeReform has won 465 local council seats in UK local elections German politicsGerman AfD party categorised as extremist by security agencyauthorities will now have enhanced powers to monitor the party as a potential threat to democracy Employment regulationsSunday work is increasingly common in LuxembourgData unveiled as conflict between government and trade unions, including on Sunday working rules, heats up In parliamentPremiumParliament quizzes Bettel on Rwanda NGO Foreign minister defended his ties to the organization in wake of questions about delay of EU sanctions 100 days of TrumpPremiumHow Donald Trump’s honeymoon turned sour so quicklyTariffs, spending cuts and concerns of immigration over-reach drag on the president’s approval ratings in his first 100 days the Lycée Privé Emile Metz (LPEM) has expanded its presence in Luxembourg with a second location in Differdange complementing its existing campus in Dommeldange with a newly constructed complex added to the existing building Although the facility is already partially operational its official inauguration is scheduled for 26 February around 100 students are enrolled at the Differdange campus all of whom are pursuing vocational training Introduction Video:Meet Luxembourg's English Schools: Lycée Privé Emile Metz the school will broaden its offerings to include first-year classes in general secondary education (7ème Générale) This expansion is expected to double the student population with the Differdange campus having a total capacity of up to 400 students In an interview with our colleagues from RTL Télé LPEM Headmaster Pascal Thill emphasised the significance of this development Luxembourg's third-largest city with over 30,000 residents currently lacks a secondary school offering general secondary education Thill explained that LPEM aims to fill this gap by providing an option for students from Differdange and surrounding areas who wish to pursue this educational path He also highlighted the school's commitment to smaller class sizes and a personalised approach to learning the school will host an open day at both its Differdange and Dommeldange campuses The question of the week was arguably who could gain the upper hand at a heated and much-awaited derby between last season’s champions built around last season’s top scorer Jorginho and sought-after French creator Guillaume Trani was successfully contained by the visitors FCD were kept at bay for the majority of the game although Niederkorn themselves had a quiet day in front of their opponents’ goal as a result The breakthrough came after a corner (one of the rare instances when marking Trani – the taker – was not a straightforward solution) which found Brazilian holding midfielder Leandro around the six-yard box His first goal in a Differdange shirt could not have come at a much better time as his shot proved the difference between two incredibly organised and well-prepared sides The result means FCD have been able to keep five clean sheets in a row and have still not conceded a single goal in the current edition of the competition having also enjoyed a perfect start until the recent derby can head into the break in joint-second place alongside Swift Hesperange and F91 Dudelange who have also only suffered one loss each this campaign A morale-boosting 5-1 victory against Rodange 91 meant the world for the Angry Goats who started the year unremarkably and seemed destined to repeat their bottom-half finish of last season after the first four rounds all of their newest assets showed how shrewd their signings were by the club’s staff while Yann Godart also started his account for the club after finding the net in the second half Khairane’s purchase from the Swedish lower leagues is especially eye-catching but so is the fact they could lure Marseille academy graduate the most memorable performance of all undeniably belongs to fellow new recruit Stefan Lopes The former Käerjéng and Strassen winger was brought onto the pitch 89 minutes in his side seemingly coasting towards a 3-1 win without ever breaking a sweat and a goal in the first minute of stoppage time before an assist to Loris Tinelli’s goal three minutes later and the most influential player of the day might as well have been the last substitute this time Mondorf’s only win before the Rodange game was a meagre 2-1 against lowly Bettembourg before they fell to consecutive defeats against Rosport and Differdange in the last two weeks That short slump has all but ended for USM but whether they can sustain their strong showings after the international break is still an open question As the whole squad can train together while some other clubs lose players to national team commitments there is every reason to believe Mondorf will continue precisely where they had left off once they return to the pitch on 15 September against Wiltz 71 at the Stade John Grün New manager Emmanuel da Costa had a lot on his in-tray when he arrived at the helm in Holleschbierg in the middle of pre-season Some players came and went against his will others turned out to be beyond the financial muscle of the club and thus had to be released mere weeks after they arrived while others never really got a chance to show themselves in the flesh due to the bloated squad da Costa inherited – before trimming it to a still outrageous 35 players Regardless of the disappointing results at friendly games and a less-than-ideal adaptation period for the French head coach in the summer Hesper started the season almost as steadily as they did in their triumphant 2022/23 campaign Leader and captain Dominik Stolz seems to have rediscovered his mojo after a tumultuous last year and netted five times in the opening four fixtures (only bettered by Hostert winger Kenan Avdusinović) their first slip came in unbelievable fashion The work of the previous two months practically blew up in Swift’s faces after a disappointing and rather embarrassing 3-0 loss to newly-promoted Bettembourg who collected their first points in the league with their glorious home result Their early-season form indicated the need for a sharp turn in SCB’s fortunes and manager Olivier Baudry took to public with his intention to motivate the team for future games after a perceived overconfidence and complacency plaguing their first season after their Éierepromotioun league title in May The players answered their boss’ rallying cries and did so emphatically: with 17 minutes on the clock Their win was never in doubt for the remainder of the game either attacking approach finally paid off against a definitively stronger opponent Bettembourg returned to the National Division after 51 years of absence and many feared that their current streak will also be short-lived but as long as they can keep their heads down and realistically set their ambitions and goals for the year there might still be a way they can stay away from relegation trouble their loss deprived them of a joint-first position for now which is absolutely no travesty at such an early stage some individual performances will surely give da Costa some selection headaches when BGL Ligue football resumes for the team against Victoria Rosport The international break also means that the Luxembourgish senior national team will both test themselves competitively in the upcoming period Luc Holtz’s Red Lions will face Northern Ireland in Belfast on Thursday 5 September followed up by a home game at the Stade de Luxembourg against a much subtler quality of opposition in Belarus The only other team in Luxembourg’s Nations League group are Bulgaria The best performing team over the next three months will be granted a promotion to Division B and a favourable spot in the upcoming World Cup qualifying draw The U21s will conclude their unsuccessful European Championship qualifying campaign with home games against Azerbaijan and Northern Ireland The Young Lions can still overtake the latter to finish fourth in the six-strong group Luxembourg’s best U17 players will be involved in a double-header of friendlies against Albania on 4 and 6 September The Bridges and Roads Authority has announced potential disruptions on the A13 starting Friday afternoon due to preparatory work required for the closure Three roadblocks will be in effect until approximately 5am on Monday The primary roadblock will close the A13 between the Ehlerange interchange and the Differdange interchange According to a press release from the Bridges and Roads Authority two access ramps will be closed: the ramp from the Ehlerange interchange to the A13 towards Pétange and the ramp from the Differdange interchange to the A13 towards Esch-sur-Alzette Traffic from the A4 will be redirected via the N37 Significant traffic disruption is expected on this route especially given the ongoing holiday season Motorists are advised to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid delays candy and more at the annual Trunk or Treat event organised by the American Women’s Club of Luxembourg decorated trunks and more: don’t miss this “spook-tacular” day of family fun The American Women’s Club of Luxembourg is organising its annual “Trunk or Treat” event on Saturday 19 October 2024 “Enjoy a festive afternoon of decorated car trunks Costumes encouraged--don't miss out on the fun!” It’s one of the AWCL’s major fundraising events and raises money for the Gifts for Kids charity which provides Saint Nicholas Day gifts to children in need throughout Luxembourg A home on Montée Pilate in the Eich neighbourhood of Luxembourg City was broken into late Monday afternoon though it remains unclear if anything was stolen a bar on Avenue d'Oberkorn in Differdange was also targeted by burglars forensic teams were despatched to the scenes