18 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}CS Fola Esch won 4–2 over Union Titus Pétange on Fri 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 Union Titus Pétange 4 win(s) Have scored 1 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Union Titus Pétange and CS Fola Esch on Fri 18 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT?CS Fola Esch won 4–2 over Union Titus Pétange on Fri 18 Apr 2025 18:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Union Titus Pétange is playing home against CS Fola Esch on Fri Napier City Rovers sharpshooter Oscar Faulds has signed a professional contract with Luxembourg first division club Union Titus Pétange who has dual Swedish and New Zealand nationality scored 21 goals in 14 Central League appearances last season Main photo: Oscar Faulds … much-travelled striker will now wear the kit of Union Titus Pétange After a month chasing a pro contract with clubs in Denmark and Sweden he returned to New Zealand in time to lead Napier City Rovers’ attack in the men’s National League Union Titus Pétange are currently 10th in the top-tier competition they qualified to play in the UEFA Europa League the much-travelled Faulds played for Swedish fifth-tier club Storfors AIK in 2023 having joined them from second division club Hudiksvalls FF he played for Älvsjö AIK and Brommapojkarna in the Junior Allsvenskan which is Sweden’s premier competition for U-19 teams before breaking into senior football with IFK Luleå This story was first published on February 2 The New Zealand men’s U-20 team will play a two-match series against Chile in June.. 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Read also: Child hit by police car in Luxembourg City crossed during red light: prosecutor Read also: Police vehicle collides with civilian car in Friday morning accident Read also: Two Luxembourg police officers fall off motorcycles in Kirchberg Indeed, as early as 3 September 1944, a reconnaissance unit had already made contact in Volmerange, according to historian Benoît Niederkorn, who is the director of the National Military History Museum in Diekirch. But the US troops did not avoid clashing with the German arms as they arrived in the Grand Duchy, Niederkorn says. “There was still a Wehrmacht rear guard on the border at Petange,” he explains. “They had prepared some fortifications, so small battles took place. An American armoured reconnaissance vehicle was hit by anti-tank guns.” The first American casualty to fall in this battle was Lieutenant Hyman Josefson, age 35. A memorial “September 9, 1944 - We will never forget” in Pétange is dedicated to him. Karl Schöner, a 24-year-old Viennese serving in the German army, was also killed in Petange on 9 September 1944. He had allegedly disobeyed orders to retreat. One such victim was 16-year-old Jean Junck, who died in Pétange after being “hit by bullets from the American air force, which thought it was targeting a German”. Niederkorn estimates that at least 50 people died in Luxembourg in connection with the conflict between 9 and 11 September. “The obituaries published in the Luxemburger Wort at the time are a good basis for research, even if not everyone published them. In almost 50% of cases, [the death] was an accident, such as children coming into contact with ammunition or grenades.” Fighting also took place on 9 and 10 September between American and German tanks around Dippach and Bertrange. “The Americans' objective was to protect the bridges over the Alzette,” Niederkorn says. 10 September is considered to be the date of the country's liberation, when American troops entered the capital. In Cessange, four people, including two children, were killed by mines as they tried to unblock a tunnel to help the Americans. The Luxemburger Wort of 12 September 1944 reported the event as follows: “During their retreat, the German soldiers had barricaded the tunnel-like subway with around 30 spruce trunks, an overturned lorry and iron bars on the Cessange side. “When the Germans withdrew, the people of Cessange wanted to get ahead of the American troops and remove the barricade before they arrived. They had already removed the iron bars and were about to raise the truck when a mine suddenly exploded.” The newspaper reported that the accident left four people dead and several injured. “This incident is another serious reminder to laymen not to interfere in military matters, but rather to leave it to the competent specialists, who have the necessary experience and prudence,” the Wort said. But was it complicated for the Americans to reach Luxembourg City? “Not really. But the Germans had blown up the bridges over the Alzette at Walferdange, Mersch and Beggen. The bridges between Petange and Luxembourg remained intact, which is why German tanks were positioned just before the capital to slow down the American advance,” Niederkorn explains. “The Germans then blew up all the bridges along the Moselle to prevent the Americans from entering the Reich, but the Allies managed to cross the border at Stolzembourg,” he adds. After the liberation, the Luxembourg state had to be rebuilt. Luxembourg army officers were in charge of this mission, and worked with the Civil Affairs branch of the American army. “Once the territory had been liberated, they reorganised the administrative structures and looked for people they could trust, including former mayors. At least those who knew the territory or were working with the resistance to organise the provisional state.” The next day, 11 September, the Luxemburger Wort ran the headline: “Letzebuerg ass frei!” (Luxembourg is free) and a subheadline proclaiming that “the first Americans are here”. “The freedom that was brutally taken from us on 10 May 1940 is here again”, the paper wrote. In its edition of the following day, the daily went into more detail about the liberation of the Grand Duchy: “It would hardly have been thought possible that the advance towards Luxembourg and beyond could have taken place at such a frenetic pace. And yet it is a fact, a gratifying fact, a fact that made people happy.” After the capital, the liberation continued in the north with the arrival of American troops the following day in Diekirch across the Ficellsbréck. “Once the Americans had arrived on 11 September at around 11am, a parade was organised from the station to the Place Guillaume, next to the church, with a speech by the new mayor,” Niederkorn says. no Luxembourg soldiers took part in the liberation of the Grand Duchy “But we recently discovered from photos that Jules Dominique (a gendarme before the war) was part of the parade during the liberation of Diekirch.,” Niederkorn says It was made up of people who had joined the Resistance.” scenes of lynching also occurred in Luxembourg the enraged population took their anger out on the collaborators who had stayed for example by making them wear German helmets It is estimated that they numbered 10,000 people,” Niederkorn says A Luxembourg resistance fighter became the first victim during the liberation of Diekirch when he was shot by a collaborator as he and his colleagues arrested the man "The liberation was a relief for the country but they did not know that the Germans were going to return in December,” Niederkorn says Colas Behm was five years old when Diekirch was liberated he still has a few memories of that period my mother had knitted a red lion on a jumper “We also went to meet the Americans to get chewing gum and chocolate These are things you don’t forget,” he says Behm went to see the Americans staying near the church “We used to tease them until they gave us a jeep tour of Diekirch “I remember that some Luxembourgers had collaborated with the Germans by spying on those who listened to the British [radio broadcasts] These imprisoned collaborators were forced to march in a procession with the Luxembourg flag,” he adds When the Wehrmacht returned during the Battle of the Bulge (December to January) the Behm family was forced to flee their home town “There was fighting in Diekirch and before Christmas because my father was born there,” he says (This article was first published by Virgule. 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monument sits was named Square Hyman Josefson This year marks the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II and Ancestry.com and The History Channel will feature Josefson’s story May 25 in their Memorial Day Virtual Parade of Heroes Josefson entered Cornell on a full scholarship at the age of 15 having attained the highest score on the New York state scholarship exam the youngest son of Herschel and Lena Josefson Josefson entered Cornell on state scholarships and majored in engineering in the College of Arts and Sciences He joined the wrestling team and excelled both on and off the mat with elections to Phi Beta Kappa and Sphinx Head Online commemorations planned: Hyman Josefson was one of more than 500 Cornellians who died in World War II and whose names are inscribed in the rotunda of Anabel Taylor Hall The History Channel and ancestry.com’s Virtual Memorial Day parade will highlight the Hyman Josefson story along with a handful of other veterans on ancestry.com’s website and Facebook page and on The History Channel’s YouTube channel Josefson dominated the bantam weight class in intercollegiate wrestling winning NCAA and Eastern championships in 1928 and ’29 After earning his law degree at Cornell in 1931 he became an accomplished attorney and engineer just six weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor Josefson was one of 550,000 Jewish American soldiers whose service in World War II was weighted with both patriotism and the knowledge that they were fighting against Hitler for the survival of their European brethren Assigned to the 5th Armored Division’s 85th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron marched through Normandy and Northern France As a platoon leader and car commander of the 85th Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron Josefson was an advance man – the eyes and ears of the Army The M8 Greyhound vehicle he commanded was thinly armored agile on good roads but notorious for breakdowns in the forests and muddy environments he encountered buoyed by the crowds as they passed through Metz attached themselves to the 5th Armored Division Josefson’s M8 patrol car was the first to breach the Belgian border and enter Petange But it was quickly met by a shell fired from a hidden German cannon Josefson was unable to escape the burning vehicle although the three soldiers serving with him did A crowd witnessed the attack and erected a makeshift memorial near where Josefson was killed the Americans advanced and liberated Luxembourg City on Sept returning Prince Felix and Duke Jean to the capital gunner Cyril Mayrose passed the Unknown Soldier monument created by Claus Cito in 1947 Mayrose disclosed that the felled soldier was his car commander The square has been augmented over the years with the addition of a replica M8 Greyhound and interpretive plaques A new museum about the liberation opened last year and features footage of Josefson in his M8 passing through Belgium Square Hyman Josefson has become an integral part of Luxembourg’s liberation celebrations a site of pilgrimage for veterans and a focal point for U.S.-Luxembourg relations Josefson’s ultimate sacrifice even merited a mention in President Barack Obama’s 2009 letter of greeting to the people of Petange Square Hyman Josefson is visited by the Duke of Luxembourg ambassador and other dignitaries who lay wreaths at the site and pay tribute to Josefson and other U.S soldiers – young men who left the comfort of their homes and died fighting for the freedom of strangers an ocean away Deborah Josefson is the great-niece of Hyman Josefson; she traveled to Luxembourg for the 75th anniversary of its liberation from the Nazis and for Josefson’s memorial ceremony Read the story in the Cornell Chronicle the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) responded to a collision involving two cars which unfolded on the N31 between Pétange and Bascharage One person sustained injuries in the crash with Pétange responders tending to the scene on the CR311 between Haut-Martelang and Wolwelange 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But Earth Day sent the clear message that the climate movement is still alive The Fire and Rescue Coprs (CGDIS) had reported the incident earlier in the day noting three people were injured in a collision on the RN31 According to a police statement released in the afternoon Initial findings suggest the driver of the car lost control of his vehicle for reasons still unknown and veered into the oncoming lane The force of the impact pushed the delivery van several metres back into a ditch was so severely damaged that both were ejected from the vehicle All three individuals sustained serious to life-threatening injuries and were transported to hospital The 22-year-old woman later died as a result of her injuries The public prosecutor's office was informed and the forensics and investigation unit is working to determine the cause of the accident The road was closed during the emergency response and the fire and rescue corps of Sanem and Differdange (Zenter SaDiff) A serious accident in Pétange on Sunday evening left three people injured and caused significant material damage Two vehicles collided at the intersection of Route de Longwy and Chemin de Brouck Authorities have confirmed that a police car was involved in the incident to be thrown several metres before coming to a stop the driver was taken to hospital for a precautionary check-up The two police officers were also taken to hospital Both vehicles were seized for further investigation into the circumstances of the accident The police technical unit was dispatched to the scene "The accident caused considerable material damage" among which was a lamppost that fell down and damaged two other cars confirmed the Luxembourgish authorities on Monday It is noteworthy that this is not the first accident this year involving a police vehicle. Three accidents involving the police happened last month, notably when a child was struck by the police in the city centre The remaining two accidents took place on the day of Singapore's president's visit to Luxembourg The Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL) has announced significant adaptations and cancellations on its rail network between 14 March and 4 April due to the replacement of approximately 20 points along the line connecting Luxembourg City and Pétange no trains will operate on the Luxembourg City – Käerjeng/Sanem – Rodange – Athus or Longwy routes over three weekends: 15–16 March ensuring all towns normally served by trains remain accessible an alternative train service will be available on specific dates: 14 March Travellers from Longwy will have access to direct connections via Esch-sur-Alzette at 5.46am and 6.20am trains will continue to run between Rodange and Esch-sur-Alzette the Rodange–Esch–Luxembourg City line will receive additional services during this period This adjustment should allow travellers from Athus to reach Luxembourg City without major inconvenience though the journey may take approximately 20 minutes longer than the usual route through Käerjeng substitute buses will also operate on these days PDF: Press release by CFL [FR] A 22-year-old female driver collided with a van on the N31 between Bascharage and Pétange on Sunday She later died in hospital from her injuries while two other people were seriously injured in the crash In connection with the incident, the police have issued a witness appeal. Anyone with information about the course of the accident is asked to contact the Differdange police station by calling 244 53 1000 or emailing police.differdange@police.etat.lu In light of the 80th anniversary of Pétange's liberation during the Second World War the solemn oath-taking ceremony took place in Pétange and was attended by Prime Minister Luc Frieden "It really is an honour to be allowed to be a soldier," says the new recruit Alex Welter who was also honoured for his achievements in basic training on Friday He explained that his desire to join the army has been with him since he was a child and that his uncle also serves in the army "We urgently need the 33 recruits because we are continuing our missions and because we have posts that come together through the bi-national battalion together with the Belgian army," emphasised Lieutenant-Colonel Philippe Majerus This battalion will consist of 800 soldiers of which Luxembourg will need to provide half The army currently consists of 1,200 personnel including 450 volunteer soldiers and 700 professional soldiers there are no serious problems in finding the right people Philippe Majerus explains: "The problem we see in the recruitment process has to do with the fact that the soldiers who are just joining the army are not fit enough This means that we need a little more time to get them up to the desired sporting level." the training has also become more technical which is why the overall process of becoming a soldier takes longer emphasised the significance of having a strong military presence in Luxembourg and across Europe "We have the need for Europe to be ready to defend itself if something should happen And the army is an extremely important element of that." the military budget is set to almost 700 million euros which would meet the NATO requirement of 2 per cent of GDP "This means that the money invested in the army will not be wasted human rights and freedom in Luxembourg," emphasises the Prime Minister Yuriko Backes echoed the Prime Minister's sentiments stressing the importance of being well positioned for security "We know that we are living in very complicated times Friday marked the 203rd swearing-in ceremony since Luxembourg's abolition of military service Fotogalerie they found a man suffering from stab wounds The suspected perpetrator was taken into custody The police made an appeal on 4 April, looking for witnesses of the altercation. If so, individuals must contact the Bascharage/Pétange police, either via telephone (+352) 244 56 1000 or email Police.BASCHARAGEPETANGE@police.etat.lu. emergency responders found a parked car ablaze along the carriageway near a traffic light Thanks to the swift response of the Pétange and Sanem/Differdange fire departments as well as an ambulance from Pétange and the head of the Kordall unit Two police units from Differdange also assisted at the scene police in Pétange responded to a report of a visibly intoxicated driver on Rue du Stage the driver became aggressive and refused to present his identity papers He also declined to take a breathalyser test and a drug test As the driver attempted to leave the scene prompting the officers to use pepper spray to subdue him Even during transport to the police station he was fined for insulting and resisting officers and was also issued a driving ban dressed up carnival artists from the Moselle area painted the town red at the Wasserbillig night carnival parade the party ran all along the Moselle from the early evening onwards with many impressive floats delighting spectators The carnival spirit then continued on Sunday afternoon in Remich – the oldest carnival parade in the country Despite the weather not being as favorable as in previous years the crowd's festive spirit remained undiminished The abundant cortege of floats that passed along the Remich esplanade was graced by the beautiful view of the Moselle with some carnival carts coming up with something special as a float from the Oesling region threw carrots to the crowd carnival was celebrated for one last time this year in Pétange the atmosphere in Pétange was just as you'd expect from carnival celebration with floats and costumes being especially noteworthy carnival enthusiasts and artists are probably already planning for the next carnival season Admire vintage cars during this oldtimers exhibition at the Fond-de-Gras site on Sunday 28 July 2024 The Fond-de-Gras site will welcome an outstanding collection of vintage cars from before 1975 pampered by collectors from all over the Greater Region Last year’s “Vintage Car Day” attracted a large crowd of enthusiasts who were able to admire fascinating cars in a special historic and natural setting this unique marriage between steam locomotives and vintage cars could only be repeated pampered by collectors from all over the Greater Region.” take the Train 1900 from its departure platform in Pétange (Rue de Niederkorn) Scheduled departures (Pétange to Fond-de-Gras) are at: 10:30 Return trips (Fond-de-Gras to Pétange) are at: 9:51 which takes passengers on a journey into the heart of the mine One of the cars involved overturned as a result of the crash which occurred at 2.45pm between Kayl and Schifflange Two people sustained injuries in the collision The A13 was closed to traffic in the direction of Pétange to allow access to emergency vehicles following the crash police intervened in a gathering of 200 to 300 tuned cars in Pétange including fireworks being thrown at officers where vehicles – mainly with Belgian and French plates – had assembled Officers aimed to carry out checks and address the late-night noise disturbance 50 officers were involved in the operation one of the first patrols was targeted with fireworks The suspected perpetrator was later identified and found to have more pyrotechnics in his vehicle He is set to appear before an investigating judge on Saturday afternoon and around 30 reports were filed that night initially hit France near Longwy before traveling roughly 20 kilometers into Luxembourg intensified to F2 intensity as it crossed into Luxembourg With wind speeds ranging from 180 to 250 km/h it created a broad swath of destruction up to 750 meters wide in some areas In just 15 minutes, the tornado wrought unprecedented damage approximately 400 trees and 310 homes were damaged Debris was also embedded into some residences The tornado's path weakened as it moved between Schouweiler and Dippach causing only minor damage to vegetation in its final stages The total damage is estimated to exceed 100 million euros The response from emergency services was swift Director of the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) reported that French emergency services provided critical support throughout the night Cleanup operations began the day after the storm and continued for several weeks the tornado was classified as F2 by the European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL) The storm’s impact serves as a stark reminder of the power of natural forces and the resilience of affected communities the vivid memories of the tornado continue to resonate highlighting both the severity of the event and the strength of the human spirit in the face of such adversity a tornado ravaged Schlindermanderscheid in the north of Luxembourg the tornado damaged a number of farms and houses It also knocked over pylons and uprooted around 100 trees In 1999, another tornado hit Wiltz, wrecking several houses, blowing off roofs and wreaking havoc at a local camp site. Material damage was considerable but nobody was injured. Read more about Luxembourg's worst natural disasters right here Find the report on the tornado from Meteolux here. A solitary 0-0 draw against Jeunesse Esch remains the only indication of any normality and sanity around Union Titus Pétange – their other three games have ended in a 0-4 loss and victories of 6-0 and 4-0 respectively it perfectly describes this transitioning team UTP’s drastic financial restrictions made it impossible to keep some of the flag-bearers of the past few seasons While they did well to restore some quality in attacking areas it wasn’t the case in the other departments and some also held concerns over the new head coach Ribeiro’s only managerial experience to date was a single season in charge of Alisontia Steinsel which ended in a mid-table finish largely in line with the club’s pre-season plans but with no remarkable overachievement as the squad he inherited (and lately bolstered with a few arrivals) is getting to grips with his methods faster than expected Versatile midfielder Valentin Steinmetz described Ribeiro as a similar coach to Kakoko in terms of tactical preferences and footballing philosophy when speaking to the club’s official in-house channel last week That seamless transition is working wonders for UTP as their thumping of Mondercange was duly followed by another rout on Sunday – the victims being last year’s Éirepromotioun champions Bettembourg this time French forward Valentin Fuss is having a successful season so far with 5 goal contributions to his name in the first 4 games His previous contract expired at the end of June and it took until the final days of his agreement to put pen to paper on an extension at the club He’s now partnered up front by Florik Shala who showed some impressive displays for Strassen last season but was still vying for more consistency His three goals over the first month can help him achieve that tremendously The pair dovetailed for UTP’s first goal this Sunday before Steinmetz took centre stage with two assists Fuss made it a brace for himself while even goalkeeper André Barrela chipped in with an assist for winger Ali Dalil We have seen teams start a season in seemingly perfect shape before losing their mojo and even straying close to relegation early signs indicate that Ribeiro’s tweaks are sustainable enough to keep the Pétangeois safe this year despite their shoestring budget Once Union announced they would not be succeeding in their attempt to extend Kakoko’s contract The most mooted destination was the professional world It struck many by surprise to see capital club Racing Luxembourg announce Kakoko’s signature in the summer After a few years of emphasising youth on and off the pitch it seems like the cash is finally in place for RFCUL to build on those foundations and strengthen the team with a few proven successes Yann Mabella and António Pina Gomes arrived from Germany and Belgium respectively Both have enjoyed fruitful spells in the Grand Duchy before who returns to the country on loan from Ligue 2 club Amiens after a year in Pétange The young Frenchman can also be deployed in a number of positions The final two pieces of the puzzle were Moussa Seydi and Néstor Monge both coming from some of Racing’s fiercest BGL Ligue rivals in Hesper and Differdange Romain Ruffier’s homecoming as a player/sporting director meant the replacement of Hugo do Rego in goal was also conducted swiftly All signs pointed in a positive direction looking at the deals the club made over the transfer window and the results have followed a similar pattern RFCUL remain one of only four teams to record an unbeaten month this season While the other three were widely tipped as title favourites Overtaking any of the established top four is no small task UNA Strassen can also count on the UEFA prize money from the summer to stake a claim for a fifth place at the top tables Whether Racing can defy all odds and go for a European place is not necessarily the real question here If they can stay dangerous and sharp all the way until May the domestic cup also offers them a chance to show off against the elite in a one-off battle but Racing have fared well at such battles lately Conceding 10 goals (2.5 per game) and scoring 4 in your first four outings would normally tell you you have some major issues to sort out in your defence even if there seems to be no problems on the attacking front There is one big caveat to the above: Wiltz scored all their four games in their chaotic first-round 4-3 win over newly-promoted Hostert and have let in 7 without a response since the only area they can confidently call themselves stronger than others in terms of names with Luxembourg internationals Ralph Schon and Kévin Malget proving instrumental to the team’s solid defensive foundations in recent seasons also plays as a holding midfielder and often succeeds at keeping the opposition at bay Last year’s slump was the first sustained underperformance in David Vandenbroeck’s tenure at the helm since he was appointed in October 2021 While the manager failed to stop the rot in the spring thanks to some truly horrible season endings to some of the teams below them on the table the same old story continued all over again when the first ball was kicked on 4 August humiliating losses to UNA Strassen and Racing Luxembourg set the tone for the new low the Northerners hit last week when they fell to a 1-0 defeat against Fola Esch Both Fola’s squad and their finances lag far behind everyone in the division and would hardly be competitive enough for the second division Stefano Bensi’s team have mastered how to pick their moments and turn those cagey draws against fellow sloppy teams into the narrow wins they need to eke out a relegation play-off at the very least Their attacking edge left much to be desired despite having Nawfel Saïdi and Benjamin Romeyns two talented and prolific strikers on the pitch from kick-off Nothing seemed to go the Éislek team’s way yet again and Pape Diakhité rubbed salt in the wound by scoring the decider from Evann Mendes’ assist shortly before the final whistle Beating Hostert was the sort of result Wiltz are expected to achieve if they are to meet their primary objective for 2024/25 which is a calm season away from relegation trouble losing to a rag-tag Fola team and failing to score a single goal for 282 minutes and counting are not the steps needed to ensure that aim The local council adviser Jean-Pierre Ecker announced his resignation due to health-related reasons This development follows other recent changes within the Pirate Party, including the former MP Ben Polidori's defection to the LSAP a man was spotted attempting to open the doors of parked cars along Rue de Reckenthal in Strassen Police were alerted and swiftly dispatched to the scene They located the suspect at the intersection of Rue de Reckenthal and Rue de Luxembourg A report was filed on the orders of the prosecutor's office A car parked on Rue Jean Waxweiler in Pétange was stolen during the night from Sunday to Monday The thief was caught in the act by the car’s owner but managed to escape with stolen cash a man was robbed of his mobile phone near the central train station in Luxembourg City the suspect threatened the victim with violence before taking the phone and a report was issued at the prosecutor's request The location for the temporary exhibition is fitting and appropriate: the municipality of Pétange lies on the border with France and Belgium and was where Allied troops first gained access onto Luxembourgish territory commencing the end of the four-year occupation of the Grand Duchy The exhibition will be at the former site of the Lycée Technique Mathias Adam in a large tent and will tell the story of the liberation over the 950 square metre space ranging from independence celebrations in 1939 through to the invasion and the eventual liberation and Battle of the Bulge Organised by the municipality of Pétange and the 'Remembrance committee' you don't happen to speak French or German you can always read our recent history article on the liberation Luxembourg's history: Luxembourg's collective sigh of relief - the liberation in September 1944 You don't have permission to access the page you requested What is this page?The website you are visiting is protected.For security reasons this page cannot be displayed What is known for now is that the late Jonathan Aubry had an altercation with a security agent in the nightclub on 23 December His head was so badly injured that he died on the spot Family and friends criticise the affair for dragging on too long says that she no longer has a life and is irritated about the justice system's failure to clarify the matter "I don't think things are progressing at all We have very little information about the investigation but I have a lot of doubts because there are few answers and there is little movement." The nightclub's security agent was arrested in the first instance, but was released a few days later under conditions the judiciary stated that the investigation is still ongoing the municipality of Pétange withdrew the extension of the closing time to 6 am a few extensions were authorised until 3 am we then dropped the late extended licensing hours altogether We are now reintroducing extended licensing hours on the condition that the club introduce a series of measures that were agreed upon in discussions with the police the nightclub's licensing hours will be extended again The measures to be implemented are already familiar from other nightlife venues: we might want to use cameras to see when people come in and conduct body checks to see if they're not armed Then also we need to make sure that people aren't served too much alcohol because fights usually break out when people are drunk." The municipality believes that, in general, the risk of incidents is lower when there are no late-night events. However, this does not always guarantee a quiet evening. Last weekend, a person in Pétange was shot in the foot and then injured in the head with a knife D'Fra vum Jonathan Aubry with more than 2,700 calls made to emergency services in five hoursFallen trees close to Mersch © Photo credit: Gerry HubertyJörg Tschürtz ShareHeavy thunderstorms hit Luxembourg on Saturday night with flooding in parts of the country making roads impassable and damaging property.There were more than 2,700 calls made to emergency services between 19:00 and midnight on Saturday with teams called out to deal with over 600 incidents such as fallen trees and flooded cellars A third of the operations were recorded in the Pétange Differdange and Sassenheim areas because it was raining particularly heavily there some roads were completely inundated and properties were damaged by flooding and wind in several places the water level of the Chiers river was measured as 238cm at Pétange gauge - two hours earlier it had been just 39cm According to the weather service Météo Boulaide there are reports that a tornado may even have passed through Feulen in the north of the country (see the video below) The situation only eased somewhat after midnight but the heavy rain continued until Sunday morning and a yellow level flood warning remains in place for the entire country until 11.:59am on Sunday This box contains embedded content from Facebook that wants to read or write cookies 1 / 6© Photo credit: Gerry Huberty2 / 6© Photo credit: Gerry Huberty3 / 6© Photo credit: Gerry Huberty4 / 6© Photo credit: Gerry Huberty5 / 6© Photo credit: Gerry Huberty6 / 6© Photo credit: Gerry HubertySandweiler:The thunderstorm in Sandweiler on Saturday evening © privateFeulen:This box contains embedded content from Facebook that wants to read or write cookies 1 / 4© Photo credit: Nadine Schartz2 / 4© Photo credit: Nadine Schartz3 / 4© Photo credit: Nadine Schartz4 / 4© Photo credit: Nadine Schartz(This story was first published by Luxemburger Wort. Translation and editing by Alex Stevensson) WeatherLondon sets heat record as northwest Europe set for warm MayThursday and Friday are hot, with temperatures as high as 29C in Paris, and 27C in Luxembourg and Berlin Emergency servicesLuxembourg firefighters tackle forest fires and field blazesDry conditions have led to a greater risk of fires in rural areas in the Greater Region and Luxembourg SpringtimeSunniest-ever March puts Luxembourg farmers on alertLuxembourg water managers and agricultural sector are concerned, though not alarmed, after record-breaking March Renewable energySolar energy overtakes wind in LuxembourgFor the first time, more solar power was produced last year than by wind turbines Climate changeArctic sea ice shrinks to record winter low as Earth heats upDwindling of sea ice also has geopolitical and security ramifications as it opens up the Arctic to more shipping and potential military uses WeatherArctic air freezes Europe, but warmer weather is on its wayExtreme cold in places will be replaced by unusual warmth before the week is over Renewable energyGlobal warming could be making it less windy in EuropeEven small drops in average wind speeds can translate into major swings in wind power generation WeatherRain, snow, fog: Luxembourg sees wettest January in three decadesThe sun was in hiding for almost half the month with more rainfall and fog than usual Jean-Marie Halsdorf will lead the list in Pétange and will run for the mayor's office The CSV in Pétange has presented its list of candidates for the local elections in June 2023 Former minister of the interior Jean-Marie Halsdorf will lead the troops and will aspire to reclaim the mayorship The CSV in Pétange is already in battle mode for the next municipal elections The local section has just unveiled the composition of its candidate list which will be led by  together with André Martins Dias Halsdorf is currently an alderman and member of parliament and was mayor of Petange between 2000 and 2004 Following the 2004 parliamentary elections he was appointed minister of the interior and minister of defence in the first Juncker-Asselborn government He retained those portfolios again following the 2009 elections up until the fall of the Juncker government in 2013 The CSV list in Pétange consists of nine women and 10 men the fifth most populous in the grand duchy will have 19 councillors in 2023 up from 17 at the 2017 elections (local elections take place every six years as opposed to every five years for the national parliament elections) If Jean-Marie Halsdorf embodies the experience André Martins Dias symbolises the renewal of the party It should be noted that André Martins Dias was treasurer of the CSV Frëndeskreess association which was suspected of having provided a fictitious job to the former president of the party which led to him being referred to the court with six other people the current CSV mayor of the commune had already announced that he no longer wished to stand for the position and Halsdorf was immediately the favourite to replace him the CSV currently dominates local politics with nine of the 16 elected members of the local council It has been translated and edited by Delano On the two photos shown by Jonathan's widow at a press conference and at the legal study Aubry was involved in an incident at the "Champs Elysées" nightclub in Petange the night before Halloween The specifics of what occurred that evening remain unclear It is currently acknowledged that an altercation took place on the dance floor in the early hours of 23 December involving a 57-year-old security officer from the establishment Jonathan fell to the ground and died at the scene there are conflicting accounts regarding whether he was pushed or struck by the officer his widow and her two lawyers seek to highlight inconsistencies in the sequence of events my life has completely stopped," says Faïza Aubry-Bouraï Her entire world revolved around her husband She expresses disappointment that her voice has not been heard thus far and mentions receiving no psychological support in Luxembourg "I find it extremely difficult to cope with all of this," says the 34-year-old woman Aubry-Bouraï and her lawyers hope for an improved exchange with the judiciary but the lack of transparency is bothering us," explained the widow's brother The family's lawyers say they are not receiving feedback or answers to their questions "Of course we ask questions if we are not receiving responses from the investigating judge the lawyers acknowledge that it is a long process - something that Aubry-Bouraï is well aware of thanks to her familiarity with the justice system as a consequence of her career as a criminologist and clinical psychiatrist meant she was well-acquainted with serious cases The Pétange nightclub's security guard is still being investigated for involuntary manslaughter and bodily harm "But it's not just the security guard who is at fault," Vier argued saying that the nightclub manager should bear responsibility for ensuring the safety and care of their customers Vier said the judiciary is likely to analyse all aspects of responsibility but pointed out a previous incident which occurred just a month ago in a car park beside the nightclub in which a person suffered serious knife injuries Both Vier and lawyer Anthony Winkel expressed shock at the fact the nightclub reopened for business the day after Aubry's death Aubry-Bouraï is planning to organise a "marche blanche" in Pétange to commemorate her husband's death and to thank the people who have supported her in recent months The march is due to take place on 24 May and will start at the town hall before proceeding to the nightclub for a minute's silence She submitted her request for authorisation on Tuesday and is still awaiting a response from the local authorities Parquet deelt mat: Éischt Detailer zu déidlechem Tëschefall a Péitenger Disko The municipalities of Pétange and Mertert have signed the "Pakt vum Zesummeliewen" with the Ministry of Family Affairs Integration and the Greater Region and Syvicol.  emphasised that living together concerns Luxembourgers and non-Luxembourgers The municipality already promotes many initiatives that encourage meetings between residents these initiatives can still be strengthened and thus Pierre Mellina affirms the continuous commitment of his municipality in favour of living together by signing this pact stated on 24 April 2023 that his municipality has a very active Municipal advisory committee on integration With the growth and diversity of the population of the municipality efforts must be continued and the "Pakt vum Zesummeliewen" is a means to this end "You don't always have to reinvent the wheel - we are happy to be able to learn from the good practices of other "Pakt” signatory municipalities but of course we also want to develop one or two new ideas." pointed out that the Minett region is a melting pot that is lived day by day He congratulated the politicians of Pétange for their participation in the "Pakt vum Zesummeliewen" project "Today you are taking an important step towards strengthening social cohesion You will strengthen the relationship between the municipality and its inhabitants” Louis Oberhag stressed that diversity is a richness and expressed his gratitude to the politicians of Mertert for wanting to continue and strengthen their commitment to integration and social cohesion at local level by signing the "Pakt vum Zesummeliewen" The Minister for Family Affairs and Integration emphasised in her speeches in Pétange and Mertert that the key word in this pact is participation "We want people to get involved and to become actors in living together” Corinne Cahen insisted on the need to inform and motivate non-Luxembourgish people to register on the electoral roll particularly when welcoming citizens to the municipality the Minister for Family Affairs and Integration stated that by signing this pact "you are showing that you are willing to organise living together within your municipality and I congratulate you on this." the municipalities of Pétange and Mertert express their commitment to a multi-year process based on three pillars access to information and the participation of all people living or working in the municipality The two municipalities are assisted by integration advisors who accompany the process and by the Ministry in close cooperation with its contracted partners CEFIS and ASTI Integration and the Greater Region initiated a pilot project aimed at a more dynamic and multi-annual integration process 33 municipalities have signed the "Pakt vum Zesummeliewen" The "Pakt vum Zesummeliewen" in five steps: The implementation of the "Pakt" is closely accompanied by a team from the Integration Department of the Ministry of Family Affairs The latter make their expertise available and pass on good practices among the participating municipalities are called upon to get involved and participate in the conception and implementation of living together in their municipality or the surrounding region Press release by the  Ministry of Family Affairs Luxembourg's latest "most wanted" is accused of attempted murder but also illicit trafficking of arms Edinjo Pulti, an Albanian national born in 1981, is suspected of attempted murder in Luxembourg. On Sunday 2 August 2020, at around 8.55pm, he was involved in a fight in Pétange. Several men, including one armed with a knife, had clashed in the town centre. The altercation was filmed According to Europol Pulti stabbed two individuals several times One of the two victims was hit in the abdomen and was seriously injured A European and international arrest warrant was issued for him in January 2021 Faïza Aubry-Bouraï was left reeling by the news of her husband's death in December but was released from pre-trial detention on 29 December "I was absolutely devastated when my brother told me Faïza says she knew Jonathan for half her life "Now it feels like half of me is missing." Faïza's family are also struggling with the tragedy says: "I've known Jonathan since I was eight years old The victim's family say they are not just grappling with the loss of a loved one but also feel as though they have to fight for justice and transparency around the circumstances of Jonathan's death "I'm shocked that we still haven't been contacted by the judicial police nor has anyone offered us any psychological counselling who works as a clinical psychologist and criminologist in France says it is absolutely incomprehensible that the victim's family is having to push for more information and even had to fight in order to view the deceased's body The family is also struggling to understand why it is taking the authorities so long to produce the results of the autopsy says this is partly to do with judicial leave over the Christmas and New Year break but points out "it is taking longer to obtain the autopsy results than for the suspect to be released from pre-trial detention" The family say they're horrified at the idea that the alleged perpetrator had been released in time to celebrate New Year's Eve while they sat at home and mourned the loss of Jonathan They say they want justice for Jonathan and to ensure such a senseless death could not happen again say they are waiting for information on the investigation and have asked the authorities to carry out a reconstruction of events on the premises Both family and lawyers have called for "calm", seeking to distance themselves from comments on social media calling for a boycott of the nightclub. They say they have faith in the judicial authorities and the investigation should be allowed to continue. Last month, the nightclub's owner revealed they had received threats via social media and had offered condolences to the victim's family RTL contacted the nightclub through their lawyer but the establishment has declined to comment until the autopsy results are published with further details The public prosecutor's office has also declined to inform the media of new developments in the case writing that "a full judicial police investigation is underway." Rockabilly is a style of music of its own, which combines elements of rock-and-roll and country genres. The style originated in the southeastern US in the 1950s, but the wave also took Europe by storm after WWII. PoliticsLuxembourg lawmakers divided over Israel-EU relationsAttempt to find unified position on extension of EU-Israel trade agreement failed during divisive committee meeting World of workJob market last year grew at slowest pace since financial crisisLuxembourg created fewer new jobs in 2024 than any year since the 2008-9 banking crisis Public administrationGovernment to create administration overseeing housing aidNew office aims to improve access to housing support and reduce delays AustraliaAustralians mark election day with 'democracy sausages' and in 'budgy smugglers'Australians fired up barbecues and wore tight-fit swim trunks called "budgy smugglers" to voting centers as they welcomed election day on Saturday (3 May) with some unique and quirky traditions. GrantsEU to propose €500m package to attract researchersPlan to double grant amount by 2025 and continue support in 2026 and 2027 Costs of six million eurosPremiumBus drivers unable to drive cost Luxembourg firm €6m annually Some given odd jobs or are idle, but could soon be employed by municipal councils World of workSpain to move ahead with plan to cut work week to 37.5 hoursThe bill is set to face a lengthy approval process in Parliament, where it’s uncertain to have enough backing from lawmakers Innovation and educationLuxembourg opens drone school to boost safetyEducation ministry has launched a civilian drone school, where pilots can hone their skills and share ideas The Festival de l'Amitié Americo-Luxembourgeoise kicks off on Wednesday September 9 with a remembrance ceremony at the monument of the American Soldier (7.30pm) followed by a Glen Miller tribute show from the Moselle Valley Brass Band Other festival highlights include a screening of the film La Grande Vadrouille a live concert by Elvis tribute artist Steven Pitman and the Rhythm Kings on Friday and the annual Rockabilly de Luxe festival on Saturday from 11am to 11pm A poignant religious service will be held on Sunday to mark the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration camps The service will be followed by a ceremony at the Passeur milestone Pétange was the first commune in Luxembourg to have been liberated by allied soldiers at the end of the German occupation in World War II on September 9 A liberation day ceremony will also be held in Esch-sur-Alzette's Place de la Résistance Do not miss the news - sign up to receive the wort.lu newsletter in English delivered to your inbox six days a week. collectors showed off cars and live music filled the town centre.13/09/2015Share(JB) The Luxembourgish town of Pétange embraced the Rockabilly genre on Saturday as visitors dressed up collectors showed off cars and live music filled the town centre originating in the southeastern US in the 1950s combining elements of rock and roll and country music Pétange's Rockabilly festival formed part of its Luxembourg-American friendship festival paying tribute to the American forces who helped to liberate the town during WWII Minett Park Fond-de-Gras near Pétange opens for 2018 seasonThe '1900' steam train and miner's carriage at Minett Park Fond-de-Gras Photo: Lucien Wolff 30/04/2018ShareYou'll soon be able to explore one of Luxembourg's most popular attractions once again as it opens for a new season on 1 May The Minett Park Fond-de-Gras with the Lasauvage mines near Pétange boasts Luxembourg's only steam railway line Visitors can head underground to explore the eerie mines or take a stroll across the magnificent Terres Rouges The south of Luxembourg was once a site of intense industry as miners from across Europe risked their lives far underground to remove precious iron ore Entire towns and businesses grew up around this industry and though mining activities have long-since died out fascinating stories and cavernous tunnels remain a popular attraction In Fond-de-Gras visitors can explore the faithfully restored Epicerie Binck and be awed by the enormous power station relocated from Hollerich A short train ride to Lasauvage offers yet more treasures with an atmospheric tour 4km underground into the mines and the museum Eugène Pesch and Espace Muséologique offering an unparalleled insight into a vibrant mining community There are few things more romantic than a trip on a steam train through the stunning Terres Rouges valleys Sit in the plush first class section or brave the spartan second class carriages of the authentically renovated 1900 steam train as it winds its way across lush picturesque fields and forests to the historic Fond-de-Gras The train begins running for 2018 on 1 May and runs until 30 September The 1900 train runs from Pétange every Sunday afternoon and bank holidays Departure point is located behind Pétange railway station Second class tickets cost €10 for adults and €6 for children (aged from 5 to 11) and first class tickets cost €12 for adults They can be purchased from the kiosk in Pétange The train can also be hired to celebrate a marriage To check return trips, visit www.minettpark.lu Since mining activities ceased 40 years ago the state has let nature take hold of this vast tract of land attracting flora and fauna not seen for years The result is a strikingly peaceful and stunningly wild terrain of special interest to both lovers of nature and geology Clear signs allow walkers to explore two different routes without risk of getting lost A harrowing tale awaits intrepid visitors to this centre which commemorates the 122 Luxembourg youths who refused to be conscripted by the Nazis and hid deep in the mines for nearly a year in order to escape the death camps This incredible true story is brought to life with photographs and human testimonies from the time Both a chilling and heart-warming experience the museum is a must-see for anyone in the area The atmospheric labyrinth of mines under the hills is a testament to the dedication of volunteers who lovingly restored the system of tunnels and galleries to give visitors a genuine flavour of life in the mines Take the miner's train from Pétange to Lasauvage where a second train conveys visitors four kilometres into the darkest depths of the earth Tours are given in French and Luxembourgish have a taste of the "mine wasser" designed to keep visitors warm and spirits up or miner's train costs €5.50 per adult Take the 25-minute journey on the 1900 steam train from Pétange to Fond-de-Gras hop on the miner's train to Lasauvage and travel four kilometres into the heart of the former mines After a quick bite at the Auberge de la promenade visit the Espace Muséologique de Lasauvage dedicated to the army conscripts who sought refuge in the mines during WWII and the mining and Geology Museum Eugène Pesch Take the miner's train back to Fond-de-Gras before taking the 1900 steam train back to Pétange Take the 1900 steam train from Pétange to Fuusbësch and then embark on a six-kilometre stroll through the dramatic nature reserve to Fond-de-Gras eat at the rustic café Bei der Giedel before viewing the open air museum Hollerich power station and its wildlife photographic exhibition as well as the impressive collection of locomotives take the 1900 steam train or Autorail (a fascinating old bus-train contraption) back to Pétange Park at Fond-de-Gras and take the Minièresbunn or miner's train to Lasauvage Back at Lasauvage take a break at the café KAGIBI or Auberge de la promenade before visiting the Eglise St Barbe Espace Muséologique and former miner's salle des pendus or drying rooms Take the miner's train back to Fond-de-Gras where an open-air museum hosts a selection of locomotives enormous iron-working tools and Hollerich's former power station Visit the website: www.minettpark.lu Parc Industriel et Ferroviaire du Fond-de-Gras, 1, place du Marché, L-4756 Pétange. Call (+352) 26 50 41-24 or email info@minettpark.lu. Despite the grey skies, Pétange was awash with colour on Saturday when Rockabilly enthusiasts attended the Rockabilly Deluxe open-air festival. The event, which was organised by Pétange Commune and the Syndicate d'Initiative, celebrates all things Rockabilly, from the hairdos, to the music, the clothes to the cars popular in the US in 1950s and '60s. Visitors to the free, open-air festival who did not come prepared could buy the look as stalls sold all the Rockabilly clothes and shoes needed to kit them out. To add to the vibe, there was also an extensive display of Buick, Chevrolets and Mustangs from the 1950s and '60s for car enthusiasts to admire up-close. And, being an American festival, there were American beers on offer, as well as cocktails and popular American foods like burgers, hot dogs and muffins. Finally, a Rockabilly event would not be complete without music from the era and the festival had four live bands, two from Belgium, “Le Shed” and the “Fuel Kings”, “Cousin Harley” from Canada and “Restless” from the UK. Now in its fourth edition, the festival was borne out of a desire to pay tribute to the US troops stationed in Luxembourg during WWII. “The idea came about from a regular commemoration of the landing of US troops in the area at the end of the Second World War,” explained organising committee member Romain Metzler, adding: “The arrival of troops had been commemorated every year in September in Pétange, until five years ago when the idea came about of modernising the commemoration with a celebration of all things American and so the idea of Rockabilly was born.” Mr Metzler said that the festival is not “about making money,” but more about celebrating the Rockabilly tradition and offering a “fun day out and a good atmosphere”. In terms of the popularity of the Rockabilly scene in Luxembourg, Mr Metzler believes the scene is more popular in Belgium, hence the two Belgian bands present, however, he said it is growing in Luxembourg and the proof could be seen in the many visitors in attendance dressed in Rockabilly attire for the festival. Looking to the future, Mr Metzler hoped to see the festival continue to grow in popularity. “The current set-up is a good one that works and is popular with visitors. There is plenty of hard work that goes into getting it ready, like finding sponsors and bands who can attend, but the hard work pays off when we see a great event like this.” the police reported on Saturday morning that an altercation occurred around 3 a.m several people gathered in a parking lot near the Champs Élysées nightclub Police say that one of the individuals was seriously injured by a stab wound Anyone with useful information regarding this event is asked to contact the Esch-sur-Alzette police station Investigators can be reached by telephone (+352 244 50 1000) via 113 or by email (police.esch@police.etat.lu) The two imposters are described as men wearing dark-coloured uniforms. One is described at 1.65 metres tall, the other about 1.75 metres and of stocky build. The suspects were both seen to be driving a gold-coloured Renault Modus with French number plates. Anyone who sees the false officers or is able to provide any clues as to their identity is asked to immediately call the emergency number 113. Around 200 former students gathered at the site in Pétange, including Claude Meisch, Minister for Education, Childhood and Youth, as well as Higher Education and Research. The alumni had also brought a banner to say thank you for the memories and good times they had at the school. The building has been lying vacant for several years, since the LTMA moved to a new campus in Lamadeleine. There is an additional building in Differdange. Constructed in 1968, the school welcomed students for some 40 years. The future of the old site is not yet clear, with plans for social housing or a music school under consideration. The LTMA is named after Luxembourg teacher Mathias Adam, who was instrumental in making primary school education for children aged 6 to 12 obligatory in 1881. Adam co-founded the Luxembourg teachers' association and worked as an editor and writer for several magazines specialised in the field of education. Organisers of the Pétange Cavalcade considered the event a real success the group's preparation work was rewarded by a big audience A total of 1,400 people made their way across the five-kilometre stretch in Pétange and a staggering six tonnes of candy were distributed over the course of only three hours Even though carnival festivities are known to help people take their minds off serious matters there were also activists drawing attention to the war in Ukraine They expressed gratitude for all the support the country has already received The girl was on a train between Luxembourg and Petange when the man touched her inappropriately the victim was able to get to safety and informed a person at the station The suspect broke free and fled in the direction of Boulevard J.F the suspect was caught by a station security guard and handed over to police The images of the tornado remain vivid in people's memories Although weather forecasts predicted storms on the night in question nobody expected such severe disturbances: broken power poles and trees The tornado hit both Pétange and Bascharage with all its power The path of destruction remains significant nevertheless with around 100 people no longer being able to sleep at home and in need of accommodation elsewhere and even the Luxembourg Army worked tirelessly at the scene after the storm explained the following morning that additional support was provided by French emergency services during the night The most pertinent safety measures were all taken as quickly as possible to eliminate any further repercussions from the destruction which were launched the day after the storm Meteolux later released details on the nature of the tornado which was classified with an F2 level intensity by the European Severe Storms Laboratory (ESSL) Wind velocity ranged between 180 and 250 km/h The tornado moved 14 kilometres in total across a wide-spread area The storm was triggered by a so-called "supercell" which formed in France above Reims and then moved towards the Grand Duchy Several houses have received a fresh paint job the owners still struggling to find a solution with insurance companies Dominique and Guy Peters lived in their house for 23 years which was rendered inhabitable by the storm Although they first believed that a solution could be found quickly repairs on their home have only recently started More than one million in donations were received by the municipalities over the past months over 600,000 euros having already been assigned Family Peters in Rue Neuve has yet to receive their share Out of the 30 severely damaged houses in Pétange Condolences have accumulated at his football club Nuno was a passionate football player and a student at the Lycée technique Mathias Adam (LTMA) On Wednesday evening, the outpouring came via messages from friends and family, including on the Facebook page of his football club, Union Titus Pétange (from the merging of FC Titus Lamadelaine und CS Pétange), where hundreds of condolence messages had been posted. The club has selected a black ribbon as its profile image, a way to highlight the pain experienced by the club. Although the exact circumstances of the death are still unclear surrounding Nuno, it is hoped Thursday's autopsy may reveal more information. The smoke damage at the building in Place du Marché was thought to have been caused some time between 10pm on March 20 and 6am on March 21. As well as serving as a local police outpost, the building also houses administrative offices for a home help service and the local tax office. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is urged to call Luxembourg Police on 113.