09 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC Rodange 91 vs Una Strassen 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 Rodange 91 1 win(s) Haven't kept a clean sheet in 8 matches Have scored 14 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between FC Rodange 91 and Una Strassen on Sun 09 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT?FC Rodange 91 vs Una Strassen on Sun 09 Feb 2025 14:00:00 GMT ended in a 2–2 tie.InsightsHave scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches FC Rodange 91 is playing home against Una Strassen on Sun 08 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC Rodange 91 vs FC Progrès Niederkorn on Sat Haven't kept a clean sheet in 12 matches Have scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Haven't scored in their last 2 matches Who won between FC Rodange 91 and FC Progrès Niederkorn on Sat 08 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT?FC Rodange 91 vs FC Progrès Niederkorn on Sat 08 Mar 2025 17:00:00 GMT ended in a 1–1 tie.InsightsHave scored 12 goals in their last 5 matches FC Rodange 91 is playing home against FC Progrès Niederkorn on Sat The work at Rodange involved extending and making the platforms accessible as well as creating a new one to differentiate the lines and avoid a domino effect in the event of delays The modernised Rodange station was inaugurated on Tuesday 17 September The work was made necessary by a sharp rise in passenger numbers but also to create a “regional hub” for mobility like the one at Mersch inaugurated last year CFL inaugurated Rodange station on Tuesday 17 September following a major modernisation project launched in mid-2019 The work involved renewing seven tracks and 18 railroad switches in order to separate train operations on the two lines: Luxembourg-Esch/Alzette-Rodange on the one hand and Luxembourg-Bascharage-Sanem-Rodange-Athus/Longwy on the other An additional track has also been built for the Luxembourg-Esch/Alzette-Rodange line to avoid trains from different lines crossing and thus limit the domino effect in the event of delays “The overhaul of the country’s main stations will also make it possible to modernise all the rail facilities untangle the entry and exit of trains from different lines in the stations and gain greater flexibility in the operation of trains particularly at peak times,” points out the director of infrastructure management the three platforms have been adapted and lengthened to accommodate longer trains (up to nine carriages) which will gradually increase our seating capacity by 46%,” adds CFL director general  the aim was also to give the Rodange station a multimodal dimension designed to cohabit with other mobility solutions which opened in April 2023 (with nearly 1,600 spaces); a car-sharing station; two bike-boxes (32 spaces); and a taxi service “An underground passageway to the east of the station has been created to complement the western passageway which has been renewed to provide access to the P+R and in anticipation of the connection to the future district being developed around the Rue de l’Industrie special development plan at Rodange station to provide barrier-free access to the platforms,” says the CFL The underground passageway has been renewed The P+R can be reached via the underground passage “We are delighted to welcome the local population and commuters from across the border to this new version of Rodange station with services that match our corporate strategy which is designed around the needs of our customers,” added the CFL boss The inauguration took place in the middle of European Mobility Week “And we are proud to be developing new mobility hubs on a regular basis After inaugurating the Mersch interchange in 2023 it is now at Rodange that we are sending out a new strong signal to encourage multimodality in everyday life an intelligent combination of individual transport and public transport in a context of imperative reduction of carbon emissions linked to mobility.” It is a decision that has only been welcomed on one side of the border a reception centre for asylum seekers is currently under construction in Longlaville – the French municipality neighbouring Rodange – Auguste Colantonio discovered the project without ever being informed positioned right by the border for three decades now seems hemmed in by a project he knew nothing about once part of Luxembourg’s customs infrastructure is being transformed into a centre for international protection applicants a three-storey building will soon rise – all without any consultation of the French side Colantonio explained that there had even been attempts to encroach onto land belonging to Longlaville and onto his own property He recalled a visit from Luxembourgish officials and an architect but said he was never properly informed about the project He believes that if he had not been paying close attention he could have lost part of his land without realising it he voiced deeper concerns about the risk of his property losing value and the potential impact of the construction work on his home the heavy machinery has caused his house to shake significantly acknowledge that the authorities handled one aspect correctly by sending an expert to assess any potential damage including taking photographs inside his house He confirmed that his municipality had never been officially notified of the plans placing a major building like a reception centre right on the border was not a minor matter and he was surprised that no one had reached out to discuss it Toudma added that he found it particularly astonishing given the good relationship he has long maintained with his Luxembourgish counterparts including regular communication with the mayor of Pétange He explained that he had only learned about the construction through local residents prompting him to contact the sub-prefect of Meurthe-et-Moselle The lack of information has not only created tension but has also fuelled the spread of fake news and rumours within the municipality which Toudma described as a persistent headache for him as mayor Toudma pointed out that efforts had been made for years to improve the image of the border area which had long suffered from a negative reputation due to its ageing petrol stations and rundown buildings He stressed that their focus had always been on promoting shared projects and encouraging dialogue – none of which had happened in this case and Reception of Refugees confirmed that a reception centre for international protection applicants was under construction on Route de Longwy in Rodange They explained that the project was a joint initiative between the National Reception Office (ONA) and the municipality of Pétange The ministry stated that the site had been selected to meet the growing need for asylum accommodation citing the availability of land and the proximity to existing infrastructure as key factors they have not disclosed any further information regarding the project’s completion timeline or the number of refugees who will eventually be housed there While the decision was made in line with Luxembourg’s broader public interest it has reignited tensions across the border it is the lack of communication that remains an issue France had always made an effort to inform its neighbours – Belgium and Luxembourg – whenever similar developments took place uncertainty continues to hang over the project on the French side The station is scheduled to reopen for rail traffic on 11 August © Photo credit: Alain PironLaura Bannier SharePassengers hoping to take a direct TGV link from Rodange to Paris on Sunday were left frustrated when the train was cancelled at the last minute The delays had nothing to do with Friday’s coordinated sabotage attacks on the TGV network, including the signal box at Pagny-sur-Moselle, located a few kilometres from Metz, SNCF said. The Rodange connection to the French capital was being launched as a replacement for the direct link from Luxembourg City. Work at Bettembourg station has led to its temporary closure until 11 August. The direct train leaves Rodange at 15:48 every day. Last week, work started on sliding into place the new bowstring bridge that will replace the Emile Hammerel bridge at the station in Bettembourg. The station is scheduled to reopen for trains on 11 August, but the 1,300-tonne bridge will not open to road traffic until next year. The building site is among the exceptions to the construction sector’s 26 July to 18 August collective holiday that were granted by the Inspectorate of Labour and Mines, under the authority of the Ministry of Labour. 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All rights reserved 16 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC Rodange 91 won 5–1 over CS Fola Esch on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are CS Fola Esch 6 win(s) CS Fola Esch and FC Rodange 91 have not drawn any of their last 8 matches against each other Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Haven't kept a clean sheet in 9 matches Who won between CS Fola Esch and FC Rodange 91 on Sun 16 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT?FC Rodange 91 won 5–1 over CS Fola Esch on Sun 16 Feb 2025 16:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches CS Fola Esch is playing home against FC Rodange 91 on Sun A fire broke out shortly after 8am in the industrial zone of Rodange The incident occurred in the production hall of a packaging factory Emergency services confirmed that no injuries were reported The CGDIS (Grand-Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps) stated that the fire was brought under control within an hour Fans were deployed to ventilate the building and clear the smoke authorities advised avoiding the N31 in the Käerjeng/Pétange area and the N830 heading towards the Belgian border along with teams from Sanem-Differdange (Sadiff) The operation involved significant resources but was efficiently managed The construction work will be carried out in several phases during the first half of November Train movements will either be adapted or completely interrupted Users of train line 70 will experience some disruption until 13 November due to work to replace crossties on the tracks Train movements will be adjusted accordingly There will also be total disruption to traffic between Luxembourg and Athus/Longwy Passengers on the Lorraine corridor could also be affected After a summer of disruption on line 90 of the Sillon Lorrain the users of line 70 have been obliged--since 1 November--to cope with changes to their journey to and from work The cause: crosstie replacement work on the Luxembourg-Dippach/Reckange-Rodange-Athus and Longwy lines The CFL is taking advantage of part of the school holiday period to replace the concrete crossties that ensure the stability of the rails Those installed on this train line “no longer meet the required quality standards.” The CFL will be replacing them over an eight-kilometre stretch following an analysis of the section which led to the conclusion that there were manufacturing defects in the sleepers.” The work will be carried out in several phases “taking into account the availability of the necessary equipment.” passengers will have to take a replacement bus Traffic will be completely disrupted between Luxembourg and Pétange via Dippach-Reckange Pétange and Lamadelaine wishing to travel to the capital will be able to use trains on the Luxembourg-Esch-Rodange line Between Bascharage-Sanem and Luxembourg and vice versa there will be two replacement buses per hour two trains will run every hour between Rodange and Athus after which they will have to use the Rodange-Esch-Luxembourg line to reach the capital there will be three trains in the morning and three in the evening 7.20am and 8.20am in the Longwy-Rodange direction 5.32pm and 6.32pm in the opposite direction Traffic will once again be completely disrupted on the Luxembourg- Dippach/Reckange-Athus and Luxembourg- Dippach/Reckange-Longwy lines and replacement buses will be provided by the CFL The CFL has also announced that some trains to and from Thionville will be cancelled in order to “optimise traffic on the Bettembourg-Luxembourg section which is particularly busy.” An extra train will be provided during rush hour on the Luxembourg-Esch-Rodange route to accommodate passengers from Pétange first-class seats will be available free of charge ING in May announced plans to exit mass retail banking in Luxembourg. The decision to close the three branches, which have operated as appointment-only branches since 2021, was “supported by an analysis of client visits to ING branches performed over several months,” the bank said on Thursday. The bank said that it had discussed the closure of the three branches with representatives of trade unions Aleba and LCGB in a meeting on Tuesday. The unions during a press conference after the meeting did not comment on the closure of bank branches, with Jean-Jacques Rieff of Aleba telling the Luxembourg Times on Thursday that ING had asked the unions to not disclose the information at their press conference. “As they had to inform their customers prior to this closing, we agreed to keep this confidential at that moment in time. The reaction of ING management now shows us, that mutual trust between social partners is not respected. Please note as well that neither Aleba nor LCGB approved the closure of the three branches. We were simply informed about that,” Rieff said. The seven employees working in the impacted branches will now move to the bank’s other locations. “The overall number of visits was limited, and ING is convinced that client needs will be better served in its remaining branches by personal bankers and/or via the contact centre,” ING Luxembourg said. All clients impacted by the branch closures are being informed in writing and alternatives are being provided, ING said. “Clients have access to their accounts and can perform their banking operations via My ING.” The bank in May said it would offload around half of its 90,000 mass retail clients. “No new wave of client account closures planned,” said Thursday’s press statement. In an email to the Luxembourg Times earlier this week, ING had said that the account closure process is “following its natural pace, and we are seeing a steady number of account closures every week.” The bank has not, despite repeated requests for information, provided details on how many accounts it has closed so far, how many it still plans to close and the future of its employees in the retail division.   “We are aware of the importance of clear communication and direct engagement with our clients and stakeholders regarding the repositioning of our bank,” said Michael Burch, CEO of ING in Luxembourg. Earlier this week, trade unions after a meeting with ING during a press conference said that no job losses are foreseen “for the moment.” The unions also slammed the bank’s lack of communication with staff and clients. 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The extensions, renovations and energy upgrades were officially inaugurated on Monday 26 September. The work has resulted in a modern high school that still preserves the authenticity of its 1970s architecture. With more than 1,500 students, the Lycée Michel Rodange in Luxembourg (LMRL) is the most populous national classic high school. However, the students were housed in a typical 1970s building that needed a thorough renovation, as well as extensions to meet the school's needs. One of the major challenges of the project was to respect the original architecture. The Lycée Michel Rodange is housed in a building originally designed in 1970 by the architect Laurent Schmit on the new "Geeseknäppchen" campus. Its construction was carried out in three stages and followed the rapid growth of the school: in 1971, the central wing was completed, followed in 1972 by the north wing and the gymnasium and then the south wing in 1975. Initially designed to accommodate 1,200 students, the school was quickly overcrowded. Annexes had to be built to make up for the lack of classrooms. However, as the building aged and the school's success continued, it became necessary to upgrade the building. The aim of the work was to allow for a renovation that would respect the substance of the original building and enhance several typical elements of the period, including the façade with its particularly successful proportions. The building was distinguished at the time by its innovative approach, including the use of prefabricated concrete. The school is defined by its "Plattenbau" construction, i.e. the facade walls are connected to the ribbed slabs on concrete pillars. The historic building dates from the 1970s. (Photo: Eric Chenal) The old classrooms were stripped of their old false ceilings. (Photo: Eric Chenal) This meticulous intervention in relation to the existing building also made it possible to save on construction  materials and to preserve a maximum of grey energy. Architecturally interesting elements have been maintained and restored, and only where necessary have any elements been replaced or added. This is the case for all the insulation, technology and roofs, which had to be reviewed. Circulation also had to be redesigned to better serve different areas of the school, including the new buildings, and to allow the access for people with reduced mobility throughout the establishment thanks to the introduction of new lifts. False ceilings were removed in the old classrooms to reveal the original ribbed concrete ceilings. This simple gesture provides a new look at the building's construction system and to take advantage of the thermal inertia that concrete offers. High openings were added to the wall adjoining the corridor, allowing natural light to circulate more freely into the heart of the building. All the windows were replaced and insulation was added from the inside, thus avoiding direct intervention on the external façade. From an energy point of view, natural ventilation is applied systematically. The air enters through the openings in the façade, passes through the openings on the corridor side and escapes through the chimney effect to the roof openings in the stairwells. In the new construction, the façade ensures that the air enters and leaves through motorised openings. This ventilation is combined with night cooling and increased sun protection. The new façade is clearly visible as such thanks to its contemporary design. (Photo: Eric Chenal) Natural ventilation is favoured throughout the building. (Photo: Eric Chenal) A new buildingHowever, the intervention in the existing building was not sufficient to meet the various needs of the school. A new extension was necessary and had to fit in with the existing buildings on the site. A new building was constructed at the bottom of the plot, to accommodate the sports hall, multi-purpose room and the cafeteria. To this end, the entrance hall was significantly redesigned, with the introduction of a new walkway providing direct access to the cafeteria and library. In order to reduce the visual impact of the new building, it is semi-subterranean, thus offering a large interior volume without imposing too much presence on the outside. All the roofs have been reworked to improve insulation. The new roofs are treated with extensive and intensive planting. There is even a small educational garden and a beehive. In addition, photovoltaic panels have been installed to produce part of the electricity needed to run the building. The choice of interior colours is based on the colours already present in the historic architecture and contributes to a warm atmosphere. Wherever possible, special furniture and equipment was removed, stored and reinstalled once the work is completed. The surroundings were not forgotten and were also given a new look. The latter, carried out in collaboration with the Carlo Mersch landscaping office, are part of a new general concept for the entire campus. Sealed surfaces are gradually being replaced as much as possible by green surfaces and new plantings, while integrating a more legible path for pedestrians and cyclists. A new footbridge links the old and new buildings. (Photo: Eric Chenal) The new reception hall directly serves the cafeteria and the library. (Photo: Eric Chenal) The caretaker's lodge could be placed at the entrance. (Photo: Eric Chenal) The new multipurpose room is warm and functional. (Photo: Eric Chenal) The administrative team also has new premises. (Photo: Eric Chenal) The students enjoy the newly laid out outdoor areas. (Photo: Eric Chenal) A new landscaping concept has been developed throughout the campus. (Photo: Eric Chenal) Structural engineer: Schroeder & Associates Technical engineers: Felgen & Associates engineering Landscape designer: Carlo Mersch landscape engineers Health and safety coordination: Geri Management Gross floor area: 24,000m2 (of which 18,000 m2 for the new building) Police were called to an attack that took place on Avenue Dr Gaasch in Rodange, where two men attacked their victim with tear gas before stealing their backpack. the police were not able to find the suspects during their search efforts, so the investigation is still ongoing. Separate from the incident in Rodange, the police attended to a knife attack in Rue de la Poste in the city centre. A person was wounded with a knife and the attacker fled the scene. The victim was admitted to hospital after receiving medical assistance and their injuries are not life-threatening. An investigation into the incident has also been put into place. 04 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC Differdange 03 vs FC Rodange 91 on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are FC Differdange 03 7 win(s) Have scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches Have scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between FC Differdange 03 and FC Rodange 91 on Sun 04 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT?FC Differdange 03 vs FC Rodange 91 on Sun 04 May 2025 14:00:00 GMT ended in a 0–0 tie.InsightsHave scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches FC Differdange 03 is playing home against FC Rodange 91 on Sun Claude Meisch presents the newest edition of Michel Rodange’s literary work.  Photo: Luxembourg Dotted around Luxembourg’s landscapes and visual identity, the famous Reenert character on 26 October celebrated its 150th anniversary. On the occasion, a first English translation of the work was published. Considered the biggest 19th century literary work coming from Luxembourg, Michel Rodange’s animal fable is also a political satire. To celebrate its anniversary, the education, childhood and youth ministry presented a series of additions to the work’s universe. Among the efforts presented are a new edition of the book--in modern Luxembourgish with explanations for unusual vocabulary--as well as a Luxembourgish vocabulary book centered around the book. These works were a collaboration between the ministry’s pedagogic research and innovation service Script and the Centre for Luxembourgish ZLS. “There are not many Luxembourgish literary figures who are as present in society as Reenert. Michel Rodange's sharp feathers, the polished language and the sophisticated way of taking a critical look at society through the animal world are not only a piece of Luxembourg heritage, but also a literary pleasure,” said education minister on the occasion. At 7.22pm, a car crashed into a scooter in Esch-sur-Alzette on the Rue de l'Hopital, leaving one person injured. Rescue teams from Esch-sur-Alzette and Schifflange were on the scene. An hour later at 8.34pm, a car overturned on a road in Rodenhoff in Rodange, leaving two people injured. Alongside emergency medical services from Esch-sur-Alzette, an ambulance from Esch-sur-Alzette and Sanem-Differdange and firefighters from Pétange were on the scene. 13 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC Rodange 91 won 2–0 over AS Jeunesse Esch on Sun Who won between FC Rodange 91 and AS Jeunesse Esch on Sun 13 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?FC Rodange 91 won 2–0 over AS Jeunesse Esch on Sun 13 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches FC Rodange 91 is playing home against AS Jeunesse Esch on Sun The first TGV scheduled to take passengers from Rodange to Paris in the context of the Olympics was cancelled due to a disruption caused by pedestrians on the tracks near Chagny the SNCF announced on its website on Sunday Replacement shuttle buses were put in place to take passengers to Thionville the new starting point of the TGV 2872 to Paris The remaining TGVs from Rodange to the French capital have not been impacted by the disruption and are expected to run as scheduled. Passengers are still advised to consult sncf-voyafgeurs.com to stay up to date about potential changes After having been forced to leave its pedestal on Place Guillaume II in 2022 due to renovation works on the square and the underground car park, the 'Renert' monument has now returned to its rightful place. The fox statue from Michel Rodange's famous fable was itself in rough shape and has therefore been restored over the past couple of months Luxembourg City Mayor Lydie Polfer unveiled the statue by reciting the first stanza of the fable: "Et war eemol ëm d'Péngschten this roughly translates as follows: "At the time of Pentecost and all the birds were singing their songs from dawn to dusk."According to project manager Claude Slawinsky the dismantling of the monument in 2022 lasted six weeks followed by eight months of restoration in the workshop before each element was mounted back: "[Putting the statue back into place] is the final touch To see the little fox now back in its place above the fountain is truly a great joy and a pleasure The fountain is now functional again and providing drinking water The total cost of the restoration project amounts to €550,000 it was indeed a prestigious project: "We are in the heart of Luxembourg City It's not every day you get the chance to work on Place Guillaume especially on a monument like this one by Michel Rodange." there’s the written word - and Luxembourg is no different Luxembourgish literature is relatively young with its earliest forms emerging in the middle of the nineteenth century And while there’s a few reasons it hasn’t quite caught on yet, there’s much to learn from poetry in the Grand Duchy and the heaps of contemporary verse being written and read today. Luxembourgish poetry has evolved in new and radical directions since its inception. Arguably the father of modern Luxembourgish literature, it was Antoine Meyer (1801-1857) who first wrote in the local language. The publishing of his collection E' Schrek ob de' Lezeburger Parnassus in 1829 marks the first tapping of the language’s literary potential, and includes visions of and commentary on life in the fledgling country. The title, roughly ‘A First Step up the Luxembourgish Parnassus’ alludes to Mount Parnassus, where the Greek god Apollo helped Orpheus transform into the legendary poet of mythology he has been ever since. In other words, Meyer was not without ambition. Producing fables and romantic odes, he is also the author of Een Abléck an engem Wiertshaus zu Lëtzebuerg (“A look at an inn in Luxembourg”), aiming to secure a place in the literary canon for the country. Luxembourg was new on the European map at the time, and needed to express itself culturally. Meyer’s first steps would soon be followed by three of the Grand Duchy’s greats (which you will recognize from countless street names). Edmond de la Fontaine (1823-1891), otherwise known as Dicks, is Luxembourg’s national poet, like the Grand Duchy's Shakespeare. Best known for his plays, he was also a poet and lyricist, producing the collection D'Vulleparlament am Grengewald, and long-form lyrics like Den Hexemeeschter, which singer-songwriter Serge Tonnar has done a wonderful rendition of. Michel Rodange (1827-1876) is credited with writing Luxembourg’s national epic, technically making him the country’s Homer. Like the tongue it's written in, Rodange’s De Renert is relatively recent, and written in accessible language; its commentary biting as a satire of Goethe’s Reineke Fuchs. Two of the best-known Luxembourgish poems come from Michel Lentz (1820-1893), whose 1859 piece Ons Heemecht would go on to become the Grand Duchy’s national anthem. Lentz is also responsible for the national motto (Mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sinn) taken from his much-quoted poem De Feierwon: Kommt hier aus Frankräich, Belgie, Preisen, Mir wëllen iech ons Heemecht weisen, Frot dir no alle Säiten hin, Mir wëlle bleiwe wat mir sinn. Frot dir no alle Säiten hin, Wéi mir esou zefridde sinn. Often misread as a defensive stance, the poem is an invitation for outsiders to come see the country. It’s also, crucially, a proud statement of Luxembourg’s independence, in spite of centuries of European warfare its geographical location made it unable to escape. No official translation of the quotation exists, but it roughly goes as follows: Come from France, Belgium, Prussia, We want to show you our homeland, Wherever you ask, We want to remain what we are. Wherever you ask, How satisfied we all are. Luxembourg continues to produce poetry, losing one of its brightest bards, Anise Koltz, a little over a month ago. Her works have thankfully been widely translated, for instance in English. The Grand Duchy is also home to poetry slams where up-and-coming lyricists may leave their mark. Of course, one could also argue that Luxembourgish poetry has evolved into modern forms like the hip-hop of local artist Turnup Tun with his emphasis on lyricism, satire and rhyme. Amongst national literatures, Luxembourgish poetry stands out as a young discipline - a fact reflected by its hallmark pieces. Its national epic isn’t an ancient text detailing the life of a hero, but a rather recent bit of political satire. Rodange died only a little over a century ago, but his motto and national anthem are powerful statements which still ring true today. So next time you catch a glimpse of the national motto on a façade on the Rue de la Loge, you’ll know there’s more to it than meets the eye. People movesClifford Chance appoints nine senior associates in LuxembourgThe global law firm, which has been established in Luxembourg since 2000, now has close to 200 staff in the Grand Duchy Green transitionOver 8,600 solar panel subsidy requests pending in LuxembourgEnvironment administration hiring staff and training workers to cut down delays HealthcareLuxembourg to offer new homegrown midwifery qualificationUniversity of Luxembourg is launching four-year degree to train more midwives State financesLuxembourg recorded budget surplus in Q1Gilles Roth presented state of national economy report to parliament’s finance committees on Tuesday PoliticsHow much do Luxembourg ministers really earn?In addition to basic salary, ministers are entitled to monthly allowances of up to €8,000 and end-of-year bonuses EvacuationWeapon used in Kirchberg scare was fakeMan armed with fake gun caused commotion at bank branch on Monday Schengen AreaLuxembourg hopes for dialogue with Germany over border checksTens of thousands of people commute to work in Luxembourg every day the Rodange P+R should also help to relieve congestion in certain car parks such as the one at the Pétange station the Rodange park and ride will be inaugurated and accessible from 17 April at 4pm It will be the third largest park and ride in the country and access will be free for the first 24 hours The workmen were still at work on Monday 3 April at Rodange station but the opening of its P+R (”park and rail” as the CFL call it as it is a park and ride linked to a station) is scheduled for Monday 17 April at 4pm Initially announced for mid-2022 and then for the end of 2022 it will have a capacity of almost 1,600 parking spaces The national railway company did not wanted to give additional details for the moment as a press briefing is planned on the day of the inauguration It will be the third largest P+R in Luxembourg after those of Bouillon (2,442 places) and Belval-Université (1,622) This car park--the construction of which began in 2020 and was entrusted to the company Félix Giorgetti with the firm BFF for the architectural design--has a total surface area of 41,000 m2 as Rodange station is one of the strategic points of the country’s rail network being located on both line 60 (Luxembourg - Esch/Alzette - Rodange) and line 70 (Luxembourg - Rodange - Athus/Longwy) should also help to relieve congestion in certain car parks The car park will be accessible free of charge for 24 hours Work is not quite finished at the P+R in Rodange The capacity of the car park will be almost 1,600 spaces The creation of the P+R is part of a project that also includes the creation of a multimodal interchange and an additional platform track Work on the station will continue for several more months A new footbridge was installed a year and a half ago A budget of €43.5mFacilitating access to the trains for cross-border workers is one of the challenges of this P+R via the means of communication posted in the vicinity of the site the CFL specifies that the car park will be accessible free of charge for 24 hours Although more details on these arrangements will be given on 17 April an equivalent system had been put in place at the Belval-Université station where a P+R card had to be badged outside the Belval perimeter in order to benefit from free access to the car park for 24 hours An equivalent system can be imagined for the Rodange P+R where the card is badged or scanned at a CFL terminal at least 1.5 kilometres from the station access to the Belval-Université P+R is subject to a fee with a monthly pass costing €85 and an hourly rate of €1 from 6am to 7pm The total cost of the Rodange station project was estimated at €151m including the creation of a multimodal interchange The P+R alone accounts for 29% of the budget including the construction of an additional platform track and a redesign of the switch areas the bus station and parking spaces will be redeveloped to make the hub more attractive,” the CFL says on its website This story was first published in French on It has been translated and edited for Delano A single-family home on Rue Joseph Lentz in Livange was targeted by burglars on Wednesday afternoon Another incident occurred early Thursday morning at an office building on Route d'Arlon in Strassen In a separate incident on Wednesday night in Rodange a person was verbally threatened and had their watch stolen The perpetrator then pushed the victim to the ground before fleeing the scene An investigation into the robbery has been initiated 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 pilot biogas plant under construction at an ArcelorMittal steel site in southwestern Luxembourg will cut the facility’s gas usage by an estimated 25% told MP Octavie Modert (CSV) in response to a parliamentary question on Thursday Library picture: Claude Turmes is seen during a press interview Total investment of around €15m will be required by the firm with additional backing coming from Luxembourg energy group Encevo and French engineering group Etia lllustration photo shows an anaerobic digester biogas plant in Germany producing biogas from agricultural waste Shutterstock The steel giant will work with a subsidiary of Vow ASA a technology firm specialised in decarbonising industry to use its patented Biogreen pyrolysis technology which involves heating sustainable biomass at high temperatures According to ArcelorMittal the gases emitted during this process are then captured and processed into biogas which will directly replace the use of natural gas in the Rodange plant’s rolling mill reheating furnace “By-products such as bio-coal will also be created during the process directly replacing the use of coal,” the firm said in a press release The iron and steel industry is one of the biggest emitters of CO2, according to the European Commission. McKinsey calculaed that in 2018 every ton of steel produced on average 1.85 tons of carbon dioxide contributing about 8% of global carbon dioxide emissions To achieve the goals set out in the Paris Agreement the EU developed its “Clean Planet for All” vision for the European economy to become climate neutral by 2050 Biogas usually refers to gases produced through anaerobic degradation of organic or man-made matter As a renewable carbon neutral energy source In 2017, Europe counted 18,943 biogas plants with combined production of 17 million tons of oil equivalent. The same year, renewable gases supplied around 7% of gross inland energy consumption in the EU, according to deputy head of unit at the European Commission’s energy department Antonio Lopez-Nicolas production will have to scale up to 250 million tons of oil equivalent Although the maintenance work faced some delays A pivotal moment in the restoration process will occur next week when water is introduced into the new pool basin for the first time Persistent leaks necessitated the replacement of the basin a challenge compounded by the pool's location in an area abundant with springs and prone to ground instability Addressing these issues was central to the extensive renovation efforts initiated three years ago in May resulting in the stabilisation of the pool and the installation of a durable stainless-steel basin expressed enthusiasm for the forthcoming enhancements to the facility: "Now we have an impressive 50-metre pool with six lanes we've installed a new slide and increased the number of changing rooms to accommodate school groups more effectively It's fair to say that we've elevated the professionalism of the swimming pool while maintaining the concept of a roof that can be opened and closed While this operational model existed in theory in the past as noted by Marc Goergen from the Pirate Party you couldn't open or close the roof while people were in the pool You first had to ask people to get out of the pool and then you could open or close it We're hopeful that the new construction company will address these challenges ensuring smoother operation of the roof mechanisms Goergen clarified that the delayed reopening of the swimming pool is not the fault of the municipal executive board (Schäfferot) but rather to sluggishness on the part of the construction companies or the companies submitting an offer that they did not fulfil Goergen said that they were now counting on the swimming pool opening in May An artists' impression of a CFL park and ride car park where users can leave their car and take the trainPhoto: CFL  Discussing the bill in parliament on Thursday MPs heard that the €43m car park would provide 1,560 places over seven levels of which 44 would be equipped with electric charging stations and 10 reserved for the CFL’s Flex Car sharing service construction could begin as early as 2019 with the car park open to the public in 2021 MPs advised the use of recyclable materials for the construction as well as the installation of photovoltaic panels on the roof The idea is that the car park would be free to use for people with the mKaart Other park and ride car parks are planned for the following towns though they were not discussed on Thursday: MPs also discussed the expansion of platforms 5 and 6 at Luxembourg City train station and restructuring of the tracks work could begin at the end of summer 2018 and end in 2025 The cost of the re-electrification of the Luxembourg-Kleinbettingen line and construction of three bridges (Mamer-Lycée Mamer center and Kleinbettingen) will be higher than expected for regulation compliance reasons A new European directive on railway safety calls for the standardisation of the foundations for catenary structures It means the total bill will be €71.9m instead of €60.8 Discussions on all three will continue in April The soirée was organised by the student committee and made possible through sponsors such as Sodexo the open bar beckoned the students to the dancefloor where they were entertained by DJs Rick&Rough and Waters&Amnesia The dancing went on until at least 6 am - a well-deserved evening of fun after a stressful exam period Prom Night Maintenance teams were on site working on the issue but delays and cancellations on the Luxembourg City-Rodange train route plagued commuters throughout the day CFL said trains would resume normal circulation from midday Wednesday onwards; however a later update confirmed they had been unable to resolve the problem RE (Regional Express) trains between Luxembourg and Rodange are cancelled while other services should expect disruption on Thursday as well Passengers should consult the CFL website or app to see the latest updates on the situation Work on the Hammerel bridge in Bettembourg will bring a complete halt to rail traffic at the station for almost a month, from 16 July to 12 August, with the TGV route between Luxembourg City and Paris among those disrupted for the entire period of the Olympic Games, which run from 28 July to 11 August. The train will instead operate from Rodange, the state rail company CFL said in a press release on Tuesday, with reservations available on the CFL website. “One TGV per day will leave from Paris-Est in the direction of Rodange also passing through Belval-Université station,” the CFL said adding that the Belval and Rodange stations have large park-and-ride facilities It will take passengers slightly less than three hours to get to Paris from Rodange an increase of around 45 minutes on the current journey time from Luxembourg’s capital passengers can take a substitute bus from Luxembourg City to Metz from where they can board the TGV direct to Paris (This article was originally published by Virgule. Translation and additional reporting by John Monaghan.) Through the photographers' lensFrom Pope visit to politics: the year in picturesPhotographers pick their top pictures of the year, including athletes, beekeepers and the force of nature 2024 year in reviewWinners and losers: the ‘Luxembourg Times’ table of 2024 Everyone likes an end-of-year list, so here is the unofficial, slightly tongue-in-cheek Luxembourg Times awards of the year Olympic boost unlikely to stick as services and manufacturing struggles take over again Paris 2024How Luxembourg’s athletes fared in this year’s Olympic GamesThe Paris Olympics ended on Sunday, with Luxembourg’s table tennis player Xia Lian Ni having made global headlines OlympicsPremiumParis holds first ceremonies for Olympians beaten by doping cheats Medal reallocation events mark Games’ latest attempt to navigate path through drug scandals Water qualityParis triathlon to go ahead Wednesday after Seine deemed ‘compliant’To make it safe for swimmers, authorities spent €1.4 billion on new infrastructure to clean up the river in time for the Olympics Olympic ceremony controversyA look back at Luxembourg’s controversial art exhibitsFollowing the furore surrounding the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, a look at art that divided opinion in the Grand Duchy Infrastructure sabotageFrench Internet lines cut in latest attack during OlympicsConnections serving Paris, which is hosting the Olympic Games this week, and the games themselves weren’t affected Train line 70 between Rodange and Athus was disrupted on Thursday morning due to a technical issue Substitute buses were deployed to ensure that people were still able to commute between both towns For more information, visit CFL.lu On Thursday 6 July, the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps received a call from the secondary school in Luxembourg City to advise of the discovery of an envelope containing a suspicious substance in a bathroom on the premises Rumours later surfaced among the student population that the incident had been caused by selected pupils hiding chalk in the envelope as a prank the public prosecutor's office confirmed an investigation had taken place and the incident had not posed a risk to anyone involved They declined to confirm exactly what substance had been discovered police had filed two "youth protection reports" following the usual procedure when minors are involved in an incident The emergency services spent almost two hours at the school during the operation A spokesperson said the CGDIS always has to act according to procedure in such situations It is not known how much such an operation costs; however the CGDIS warned that triggering such an intervention for a prank leaves the emergency services unable to attend to other emergencies as a knock-on effect Luxembourg secondary school locked down by police operation Contrary to what was stated in an initial press release by the Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL) This was communicated in a second press release they have received an update from the French SNCF that the technical problem on the French train network would be fixed "soon." CFL has arranged for substitute bus services to transport train commuters to their intended destinations For the latest information and further details on routes impacted by this situation, please visit www.cfl.lu CFL said they expected to complete two new transport hubs this year a 1,600-space car park will open in Rodange followed by a new Park&Ride with 400 spaces in Mersch which is due to be completed before the summer la fin des chantiers des quais et du souterrain est prévue cette année la passerelle sera prolongée afin de relier les arrêts du train et du tram work on the platform and underground at Ettelbruck station will take place in 2023 while CFL also intends to extend the footbridge at Howald station in order to connect the train station with the tram stop Similar to a few other towns in Luxembourg, such a Bertrange for example, a “shared space” will be created to the tune of 7.5 million euros. It will be by the church and have a big esplanade area. While shared space means that traffic can still circulate, cars will be dissuaded in driving through the area and the speed limit reduced to 20km/h in the zone. More than 200 apartments in the area along with 500 square metres of commercial space will be created. The reason for the project is clear; boost the attraction of Rodange town centre as a place to visit and shop, instead of the current trend of popping over the borders where several commercial zones and retail parks are located. Construction is being carried out by private developers and has in fact, already begun with square metre prices in some areas quoted as being around the 4,000 euro mark. Do not miss the news - sign up to receive the wort.lu newsletter in English delivered to your inbox six days a week. A recent municipal council session in Pétange drew an unusually large crowd, after the CSV/LSAP alderman council declined an invitation to a meeting organised by two citizen’s initiatives. Mayor Pierre Mellina used the council meeting to defend the local wellness hotel project while criticising the “destructive” behaviour of the two citizens' initiatives which he said were based on “misinformation.” Mellina explained that the project – a youth and family hotel to be located behind the Rodange swimming pool – had followed proper consultation procedures since the inception of the project in 2010 He further noted that there had been ample opportunity to voice opposition to the project noting that this was not because they opposed to project but rather to facilitate public dialogue The alderman council expressed the view that it was too late to start such a dialogue a position echoed by Mellina who emphasised that the council no longer has a legal way out of the project This position is also supported by the DP opposition to the municipal council Both organisations lament that the aldermen council is "hiding" behind 14-year-old studies which no longer align with current approaches to climate and species conservation and warrant revaluation Mayor Mellina is scheduled to meet with representatives of the two initiatives on Thursday and intends to authorise the project as quickly as possible if no new arguments are presented Opponents of the decision are free to go to the administrative court and sue Both citizen’s initiatives are considering taking legal action if they can raise sufficient funds The incident took place at around 7am at the crossroads between Route de Longwy and Rue de la Fonderie the victim was crossing the road when they were knocked down and dragged by the vehicle Police are seeking witnesses to the accident and have asked anyone with information to contact the Käerjeng-Pétange police station The two perpetrators showed the man their weapon as he exited his vehicle Both were wearing a scarf to hide their faces However, at the same time, sales of the steel group grew strongly to 30% to reach profits of 247.5 million euro compared to 190.5 million euros a year earlier. Steel exports have also risen sharply increasing tonnage figures from 407,300 tonnes in the first half of 2010 to 426,400 tonnes in 2011. The company’s negative results and their explanations are primarily in relation to raw material costs. It is in this context that, for the first six months of the year, net company profits (Ebitda) will close with a loss of 5.3 million euros, an increase of 86% compared to 2010’s 2.8 million. The company can however, already be pleased at the first positive results of the strategic plan agreed in the first quarter. Indeed, while Ebitda was almost 5 million euros in debt from January to March, it was only about -0.3 million euros in the second quarter. In the Greater region, the situation is far from being any better: there are growing concerns in Florange, near Metz, after the publication of Luxembourg’s results. Moreover, it was decided to stop production by 2012 at the Belgian Fontaine l'Eveque site which employs about 60 workers, due to a drop in the construction market. The incident was reported at about 10pm when the man, a 37-year-old, crossed over three railway tracks in an attempt to take a short cut from one platform to another. However when arriving at the other side, he slipped when trying to climb onto the platform, and fell back on the tracks. At the same time a train approaching from Athus arrived at the station and hit the man killing him instantly. As a result of the fatal accident, the route was temporarily closed on Wednesday night. the police received a further report from witnesses As the police officers arrived at the scene they confirmed the presence of heavy smoke on the ground floor of the house One of the men fled whilst the other gave no resistance and allowed the officers to arrest him The man who attempted to flee did not make it far before officers caught up with him The police officers also examined the rest of the house confirming that the fire began on the second floor The authorities managed to extinguish the fire before more damage occurred Both men were fined and the police's forensics team arrived to examine the building The suspect was said to have threatened staff to hand over cash and cigarettes at gunpoint during the attack which took place at a petrol station on Route de Longwy The individual then fled the scene in a stolen vehicle A police search for the suspect yielded successful results and the perpetrator was duly arrested by order of the public prosecutor's office First responders were called into action on Monday evening after a motorcycle and a car collided in Sandweiler A motorist crashed into a pole in Rodange at 1.20am on Tuesday The driver was injured in the process and received treatment from local emergency services The Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL) announced on Friday that signal box issues in Noertzange were identified as the cause Repair work is scheduled between Friday night and Saturday morning resulting in the cancellation of several trains on the Luxembourg City – Esch-sur-Alzette – Rodange and Noertzange – Rumelange lines Affected services include the 11.32pm departure from Luxembourg City to Rodange as well as the 1.18am and 3.18am departures on Saturday the 4.48am train from Esch-sur-Alzette to Luxembourg City on Saturday will not run No trains will operate on the Noertzange – Rumelange line on Friday For more details, passengers are advised to visit the CFL website but the accident caused cancellations and delays on the train line to Petange/Rodange #CFLINFOS60 Retards et suppressions à prévoir.Suite à un incident nécessitant l'intervention des services de secours en gare de Noertzange des retards et des suppressions de trains sont à prévoir entre Luxembourg et Pétange / Rodange The company has been located in the southwest of the country since 1990, its logo visible from afar in an industrial area near Belgium and France. Last month, Avery Dennison announced the investment (equivalent to $65 million), and the good news earned it a visit from Ministry of the Economy Etienne Schneider on Friday morning. Avery Dennison wanted to reinforce its production capacity in Europe and chose to do so at the site in Luxembourg. The labels specialist already has eight production sites in Europe: France, Germany, Switzerland, the UK and the Netherlands, its European headquarters. Rodange was most important, however, as it provides 40% of European production. With 403 employees, it produced 1.4 billion m2 of adhesive products per annum. "If we had a one-metre wide strip, you could go 35 times around the world with it," said Séverine Marquet, director of Rodange site. The plant has customers throughout Europe and beyond for its more specialised products. The director is proud that the Rodange site was chosen for expansion. "There are three major reasons for this choice," Marquet explained. "We have a higher level of average productivity with a motivated team. We're at the heart of Europe and constitute the epicentre of the logistics group. Finally, Avery Dennison appreciates the good relations with local authorities who demonstrate speed and efficiency." The group will enlarge its building with a new wing of 12,000 m2. It will use the entire surface of its Luxembourg terrain. The extension will be used for high value-added production. The increase allows for an increase in cutting capacity and a larger receiving and shipment area as well. Work will begin soon, and the new wing should be operational by the second half of 2018. Management hasn't given any indication thus far about the number of additional jobs that will need to be filled. There should be new jobs in the pipeline, conisdering the extension will consist of a new production line. But the site is also highly automated. Nevertheless, as Marquet states,"It's too early to give a figure. We are just at the beginning of the project." The fire was reported at around 8.25pm on the third floor of a block of flats Firefighters had to first isolate the fire from the inside of the building to prevent it spreading before extinguishing the flames The occupant of the property was taken to hospital as a precaution A total of seven fire trucks were mobilised to the incident Do not miss the news - sign up to receive the wort.lu newsletter in English delivered to your inbox six days a week. Three accidents and two fires were recorded between Friday night and Saturday morning the CGDIS confirms that three people were injured The first one took place on the B7 between Ingeldorf and Friedhof at around 6.30pm where a car hit a lamppost and injured one person An ambulance and a fire engine were sent to the scene The second accident occurred on route de Longwy in Rodange shortly before 8pm One person was injured and taken care of by the emergency services of Esch and Petange a car overturned after skidding on the RN7 between Hoscheid and Merscheid The fire brigade and an ambulance from Hosingen were on the scene The accident occurred near the Rodange train station just before 8am Pétange and Bascharage firefighters attended to the accident alongside first responders and the police in what appeared to be a major intervention There is currently no information about the severity of the pedestrian's injuries The police stopped the man only to discover a host of infractions: for one the man was already subject to a driving ban it transpired that his vehicle was not correctly registered and he was over the alcohol limit The police seized the vehicle upon the order of the public prosecutor's office A woman found the cat on Friday and the “Déireschutz Differdange” immediately took the injured animal to a veterinarian. The cat was seriously injured by the unknown attacker. “Whoever can help identify the culprit of this cruel act, can count on a reward,” the association said in a statement. “Déireschutz Differdange” plans to file charges with police and the “Lëtzebuerger Déireschutzliga” intends to bring the case to court. Information can be directed to +352 621 197 081 or +621 131 304