Mads Pedersen’s incredible season continues with yet another victory In today’s second stage of the Tour de Luxembourg (Junglinster – Schifflange) beating world champion Van der Poel (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Swiss rider Froidevaux (Tudor) Pedersen’s triumphant finish is the lasting image of the day but it was the tireless efforts of his teammates Simmons that stretched the peloton and set the stage perfectly for Mads how hard we worked to manage a final hectic says a lot about how much we wanted to bring it home but of course the credit must be shared with the team If we beat the strong and aggressive competition here in Luxembourg it is because we are a strong team with Uno-X doing a really hard attack to make peloton’s legs tired “I had Amanuel there to ride a hard tempo so we could close them again and then no one else wanted to attack We did the downhill full gas and from then on it was surfing a bit here and there Quinn and Alex did a perfect lead out in the end “Having a home rider like Alex that knows more or less it’s really important in days like this But in general the whole season he’s been an important guy for me it isn’t the same when he isn’t there” Mads added Lidl-Trek has now achieved their goal of winning a stage at the Tour de Luxembourg bringing the men’s team’s victory tally to 42 this season their hopes for the General Classification took a blow when Mattias Skjelmose crashed after just 20km sustaining deep wounds and forcing him to withdraw as a precaution “We lost Skjelmose today and that changed a lot our plan for the GC,” added Mads Tomorrow is a really hard day and it doesn’t suit me but Quinn is doing really well and he’s in good shape so we’ll try to set him up for something nice” This is the story of our Tour de France Femmes and how we won the Best Team Classification 🏆 The Maison Teranga is located at 35 Avenue de la Libération in Schifflange a library and a shop that sells local produce SOS Faim and the municipality of Schifflange inaugurated the House of Agricultural and Food Transition This unique structure has been designed as a place for exchange and experimentation with the aim of finding solutions to the many challenges linked to food The Alimenterre Festival organised by SOS Faim the association has also inaugurated the Maison de la transition agricole et alimentaire (House of Agricultural and Food Transition) with the support of the municipality of Schifflange Teranga is a space designed for experimentation producers and experts can meet and exchange ideas the house aims to give rise to ideas and initiatives to build “a food future that is more respectful of the planet and living things,” says SOS Faim in its press release The programme--which has not yet been unveiled--will feature a range of activities aimed at finding solutions to the problems affecting today’s food systems the stakes are high: “Ten billion people will be living on Earth by 2050 The transition to a sustainable agricultural and food system is a necessity.” An events area on the ground floor will host debates and conferences organised meetings with producers and various themed workshops There is also a themed library and games library with content suitable for all ages eight young people are housed and their job is to keep the place going Other young people interested in getting involved in the project can contact the association a crowdfunding campaign was also launched on 12 November on the Eticrowd platform to encourage people to give their practical support to the development of the centre The donations collected will be used to enhance Teranga’s library and games collection equip the activity space with professional audiovisual equipment and create a collaborative garden The annual Schifflange Cavalcade filled the streets with colour and music on Sunday as thousands gathered to celebrate one of the country's cherished carnival traditions The lively parade featured extravagant floats drawing both locals and visitors eager to take part in the festive spirit organised by local associations and volunteers winding through town as groups showcased creative themes and entertained the crowds with dance and music This year's edition once again saw an array of imaginative floats Carnival celebrations in Luxembourg have deep historical roots, with cavalcades taking place in various towns across the country. These parades traditionally mark the pre-Lenten festivities, a time of indulgence and revelry before the solemnity of Lent. Alongside Schifflange, other towns such as Diekirch and Esch-sur-Alzette also host popular cavalcades each with its own unique flair and local traditions Sunday's cavalcade in Schifflange was met with enthusiasm perhaps due to favourable weather conditions as families lined the streets to collect sweets thrown from the floats Schëfflenger Kavalkad (9.3.25) Cédric Gantzer of the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps confirmed the bus was operating as a school line and was waiting for children Luxembourg’s leading service station operator Aral and Auchan Retail Luxembourg have joined forces to launch the country’s first My Auchan convenience store in Schifflange Aral’s Schifflange service station is the first in Luxembourg to adopt the My Auchan concept giving customers the opportunity to combine their visit to the service station with a quick shopping experience including a range of fresh products to eat in or take away Customers will now be able to purchase everyday groceries and other essentials “We noticed that our customers’ habits were changing particularly when it came to what they expected of our stores” explains Managing Director of Aral Luxembourg Romain Hoffmann The My Auchan grocery offering is much more extensive than the range of products currently sold at the Aral service station offering customers a wider selection of fresh products fruit and vegetables along with ready-prepared meals to eat in or take away The offering includes a large number of Auchan-branded products along with a wide range of local and organic products The Petit Bistro range has also been adapted to incorporate lots of new products “We have lent all of our expertise in the field of grocery shopping to the My Auchan project along with our experience in Luxembourg’s multicultural market This latest development will provide customers with quick and easy access to a high-quality local offering” Managing Director of Auchan Retail Luxembourg Established in Luxembourg in 1957 as a supplier of high-quality fuels and lubricants Aral now operates 47 service stations across the country Book your stand NOW! 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Use of this website signifies your agreement to the Privacy policy As the pilot programme for French literacy classes enters its third year our colleagues from RTL recently visited the Nelly Stein school in Schifflange where two parallel classes – one taught in German the other in French – are gearing up for the new academic year and Santiago are among the pupils of the first French literacy class known in the Luxembourgish system as 'cycle 3.1' they continue with a syllabus mirroring that of the German literacy classes who lead the class during the first two years She says that it has become clear that French is beneficial to the pupils chosen for the class as they are more familiar with the language thanks to their immediate environment outside of school this also made the children less shy and more willing to express themselves when I was still teaching children how to read and write in German it was the case that I had to translate a lot in the beginning The absence of a language barrier has moreover allowed to increase pupils' vocabulary essential during the early development phase Third-graders usually have six hours of both German and French but due to the different levels of the pilot classes they will instead have seven hours of German and only five of French this year Classes follow the same mathematics curriculum regardless of their literacy programmes since the books exist both in French and German They do however continue with separate maths lessons until fifth grade Both the French and German classes have joint sessions for minor subjects where lessons are mostly held in Luxembourgish while work sheets are adapted to their respective primary languages noting that translations have long been standard practice in Luxembourg schools Since most pupils use Luxembourgish to communicate among themselves using this language to respond in a class has become normal to them who coordinates the internal work group of the Schifflange school She also draws positive conclusions from the first two years but acknowledges that the situation is continuously being monitored managing the different schedules is without a doubt challenging Scholtes explained that feedback from parents has been positive over the last two years Many of them now feel more at ease to help kids with their homework Parents continue having the choice to voluntarily register their children for the French literacy programme The first two years of kindergarten usually point toward the best option Teachers file a recommendation before parents later settle on a choice after thorough deliberation the Nelly Stein school is one of four schools in the country participating in the pilot programme it is not possible for non-resident children of the respective municipalities to join the programme At present, the Education Ministry eyes a country-wide introduction of the French literacy option by 2026 Read also: Do young Luxembourgers still enjoy learning French? According to estimates by the event organisers, more than 13,000 people lined the 2km route of the parade. For the first time this year, confetti was not permitted. In its place, about 500kg of sweets were thrown to the public as the floats moved through Shifflange's streets. The festive atmosphere continued all through the afternoon and into the evening. 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After a short tour, both the special visitors spent time chatting to the staff and children. Teranga or the "Maison de la Transition Alimentaire" was inaugurated last Tuesday in Schifflange the building has a rich history and will continue to serve as a central meeting place for the community In the main shopping street of Schifflange there used to be a well-known bike shop owned by a Mr Entenich,” recalls Mayor Paul Weimerskirch he wanted his building to go to the community and serve as a place of solidarity or a house of benevolence.” This vision aligns with the goals of SOS Faim an organization with offices in Schifflange which had long envisioned a space where experts and residents could collaborate on sustainable food and agricultural initiatives Danielle Bruck from SOS Faim explains that the new center is designed to do more than host events It aims to spark curiosity and foster community engagement: “We want people to feel comfortable and curious It’s equally important to build a community here where people can come together to say ‘We want to actively contribute to the necessary shift in our food systems,’ and feel empowered to do so.”The ground floor includes a small café and a space for discussions “The first floor includes a kitchen and community space for residents along with eight rooms where volunteers and students interested in these topics can live and get involved in the project,” says Bruck sees it as a unique opportunity to make a positive impact: “I like doing things I know are for a good cause And this is more than that – it’s an issue that affects us all Teranga will be a place where we can welcome everyone and talk about these topics SOS Faim is currently looking for two more young people offering affordable accommodation in exchange for their involvement in this meaningful initiative From next week on Teranga will be open every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in Schifflange. new neighbourhoods are being developed across Luxembourg to meet the demand for housing On the former ARBED (now ArcelorMittal) sites in Dudelange with thousands expected to settle in these areas in the coming years These new neighbourhoods will be CO2-neutral and car-free Some old buildings will also be preserved and integrated into the new developments new residential areas are rising in places like Pulvermuhl and around Place de l'étoile Erpeldange-sur-Sûre will see new housing projects developed a new secondary school and residential area will thus be built over the coming months a cyclist was hit by a car in Esch-sur-Alzette Initial reports say one person sustained injuries but further details have not been released requiring prompt intervention from the local fire services The first accident was reported at around 3.37 pm when a car collided with a motorbike on the RN31 between Kayl and the ‘Keeler Potto’ area the ambulance from Dudelange and an emergency doctor from Esch were at the scene The ambulance from Schifflange and the fire brigade from Mondercange were called to the scene the ambulance from Esch was called again after a motorcyclist had fallen while on the CR170 between Schifflange and Lallange a person was hit by a car in Hellange on Crauthemerstrooss The ambulance from Kayl and the fire services from Urspelt and Freisänge attended the scene Before the last set of this season’s matches kick off this coming Sunday afternoon 13 of the 16 teams to be part of the league in 2024/25 have already confirmed their spot in the division Marisca Mersch and Fola Esch) are still fighting for their places while Schifflange ’95 were officially relegated following their 4-1 loss at home to Swift Hesper last week SC Bettembourg will return to the top-flight after a 50-year hiatus closely followed by FC Rodange 91 who have also slipped away from their chasers to book the second automatic promotion spot the 13th and 14th-placed BGL Ligue outfits will have to defend their place against the 3rd and 4th-best teams of the Ehrenpromotion respectively while US Rumelange would be travelling to Bascharage to try and take Käerjéng’s place at the top table a lot can change in the traditionally most chaotic part of the season when every team runs out on the pitch fighting (or not quite) for different ambitions in the last matchday but the fates of each club bar Schifflange have not yet been sealed Fola Esch are the only other team to be certainly occupying a bottom-four position after the curtain-raiser on Sunday but even they can grab the opportunity of a relegation play-off with a win against already-crowned champions Differdange Käerjéng and Marisca (the only three clubs in limbo following Mondorf RFCUL and Wiltz confirming their survival) the options range from direct relegation to total safety in one week’s time And if that didn’t bring enough jeopardy in itself the draw pitted the former two against each other on the final day essentially bringing us a one-off shootout for the precious BGL Ligue membership In a season where the title race never really heated up and the four European places were never in doubt (until very recently and in the most unexpectable way – we’ll return to this later) the relegation dogfight is as exciting as it rarely is in Luxembourg – a refreshing sight and the all-important wreck-fest derby in the last round will be one for all fans to cherish According to UEFA’s latest review into all club’s finances and documents ahead of acquiring a UEFA Continental License for the following season it made the verdict the FLF has since reiterated: four Luxembourgish teams are banned from Europe for 2024/25 Of the current group of teams still fighting for a place to compete UNA Strassen and Victoria Rosport were all successful in their attempts to obtain the necessary license Jeunesse Esch and Union Titus Pétange (alongside now-relegated Schifflange ’95) were denied entry to European competitions also provided an explanation for their decisions Union Titus Pétange and Schifflange all have unpaid bills towards players or staff and/or other financing issues (stemming from over- or underspending) that makes them ineligible to compete rumours of unpaid wages surfaced as early as February when several key players (Dominik Stolz and Clément Couturier among them) were frozen out of the first team squad and made to train with the reserves in response to their concerns Union’s squad for next season looks especially thin as they have not succeeded in the contract talks about next season with more than half of their current roster yet Schifflange’s infrastructure reflects the lack of necessary investment in the club the money instead being spent on hefty salaries for players arguably past their prime (which played no small part in their on-pitch difficulties the reason was different: UEFA cited an “impossibility to express an opinion” which likely means the Bianconeri failed to deliver sufficient information or the required documents to the committee’s disposal Even though Hesperange were expected to be granted permission for the license the decision not to launch their own request looks like a major oversight from the Jeunesse board in retrospect The decisions will not impact the number of places Luxembourg gets in Europe overall The one Champions League qualifier spot will remain with FC Differdange while the Europa Conference League provides another avenue for three teams from the Grand Duchy Progrès and Dudelange had already reserved their tickets in advance but it has now transpired that the third (now empty) slot will go to UNA Strassen or Victoria Rosport the only two teams with a mathematical chance of finishing as the ‘best of the rest’ and a draw or win against Swift Hesperange would provide the first opportunity for an international foray in the club’s history Rosport need a win against Marisca Mersch to be able to overtake Strassen The only time Rosport have featured in Europe was in 2005 when they lost to IFK Göteborg (Sweden) by an aggregate score of 5-2 in the first round of the short-lived UEFA Intertoto Cup Dave Turpel might be approaching his peak fitness and top form a little too late considering we are one week away from a two-month long summer break for all clubs Having made his return in the Luxembourgish Cup with a hat-trick in September he was back in league action shortly after for the first time since his injuries in a traffic accident in 2019 left him requiring surgery and full rehabilitation his future in the world of football looked doubtful Turpel had earned 52 caps for Luxembourg at international level by then which led to some of the top clubs of the country continuously taking gambles by signing him despite his well-documented health issues in the hope that the striker would miraculously regain full fitness earlier than expected After half a year out at Belgian club Virton two years without making an appearance at Swift Hesperange and another at Progrès Niederkorn After nine substitute cameos in the BGL Ligue he found himself in the Wasps’ starting XI for the first time since signing for them in 2022 It was in the Stade Jos Nosbaum where Turpel enjoyed the most prolific spell of his career with a staggering 95 goals and 25 assists in 125 league games for F91 He finished as top scorer in 2017/18 (with 33 goals in 26 matches!) four National Division titles and a League Cup (the competition was last held in 2020) The striker’s bond with Dudelange is seemingly as strong as ever as he ended up rediscovering his old form last Saturday turning the clocks back to his pre-injury performances His brace helped Niederkorn defeat Dudelange 2-0 It was Turpel’s first goal involvement in any league since 2020 and the first in Luxembourg since 19 May 2019 – one day short of five whole years can still enjoy several successful years in the remainder of his career if further injury setbacks elude him but to have been taken away the opportunity to make a name for himself in his prime (his accident came only three years after he won the Luxembourgish Footballer of the Year award) must have had an immense psychological toll to deal with things look encouraging for him once again US Mondorf had already managed to steady the ship by hiring David Zitelli as their head coach in March as it has resulted in an eight-game run containing a single loss (to cup winners Niederkorn) and brushed aside any doubts of relegation In the knowledge that their target for the season had been achieved their following game was against Fola Esch Even though Fola had a lot on the line (potentially their BGL Ligue place) it was a game the Angry Goats were widely expected to win not many would have expected to witness the second-biggest victory of all season in the country Mondorf’s 6-0 drubbing of Fola has only been bettered by Differdange in 2023/24 when they scored one more against Racing Union upon the resumption of the championship in February Due to the end-of-season prize money gradually increasing for every position on the league table Mondorf technically still had something to play for their positive goal difference might just be what helps them achieve a top-half finish the consequences are uncomparably more drastic Defeat meant they are now highly unlikely to escape relegation – even a win against Differdange might not suffice depending on the result of Rosport vs Marisca Fola also have the worst goal difference across the league meaning even if they do catch up with UN Käerjéng in terms of points they will almost certainly still be the ones to end up going down What happens to the oldest club of the country is still up in the air so anyone interested in their fortunes will be able to tune into the last round of games on RTL Live Arena highlights and full video footage are all available on RTL.lu’s Live Arena hub the building in question is currently being renovated Flames and heavy smoke are coming from the roof and damage is estimated to be significant we do not have any information on the cause of the fire Traffic is disrupted on Avenue de la Libération and the surrounding streets for the time being First rumours about a closure of the site emerged in September 2011 but it wasn't until 2012 that ArcelorMittal decided to indefinitely stop production at the wire rod mill. According to information obtained by the “Luxemburger Wort” a permanent closure of the Schifflange site is on the horizon. While ArcelorMittal would not confirm this, the company said that a final decision on the future of the plant would be reached by the end of 2014. Criticism arose over the use of the Schifflange emission rights, with the government demanding that ArcelorMittal should hand these back, arguing that the company could sell these for profit. However, ArcelorMittal filed an appeal saying that the emission certificates were being used for its other production plants. Environment Minister Carole Dieschbourg in January meanwhile said that Schifflange would in future no longer receive emission certificates. A company spokesperson confirmed that the certificates would expire at the end of the year, but added that any other statements about the future of the plant are speculation. The steel site spreads across Esch/Alzette and Schifflange, with Esch mayor Vera Spautz saying that ArcelorMittal had so far not reached out to the commune about the future of the site. Schifflange mayor Roland Schreiner on the other hand said that there have been some meetings, without elaborating on their outcome. However, he hopes that a joint solution with ArcelorMittal and Esch/Alzette can be found. A spokesperson of the Economy Ministry meanwhile commented that it was a known fact that production at the Schifflange plant would not resume, as the plant will lose its operating licence at the end of a two-year period following the temporary shut-down, which coincides with the end of this year. With reporting by Nicolas Anen and Luc Ewen Luxembourg: there's a new "turbo" roundabout in the works.04/03/2016ShareDid you travel along the A13 late February and notice the trees being cut down en masse at the exits leading to Schifflange and Foetz it wasn't routine maintenance: it was yet another "turbo" roundabout spokesperson of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Sustainable Development But brace yourselves: there are actually two new roundabouts planned on the N169 only one of these will be a "turbo" version the roundabout will be a more traditional one The "turbo" roundabout will not only ensure the connection between the route nationale and the motorway but also toward the new "op Herbett" zone The construction should be done at a relatively "turbo" speed as well--before the end of the year A "turbo" roundabout already exists in Kirchberg where specific lanes allow drivers to reach the motorway to France or exit the highway and take the road directly to Sandweiler The one in Schifflange will not include traffic lights like the one in Kirchberg A third "turbo" roundabout is also in the works in Sandweiler. The “Société du Train a Fil de Schifflange – STFS” will stop production in 2013 for an indefinite period of time. ArcelorMittal spokesperson Arne Langner said to wort.lu that the mill had been running at less than 10 percent capacity due to low demand. The electric furnace in Schifflange has been lying dormant for some time, too. The rolling mill in Rodange, meanwhile, remains in operation, though at a reduced level. A tripartite on October 26 is set to bring some answers for the Luxembourg employees of the steel giant about the company's future and their jobs. Some 47 workers at the Schifflange site are affected by the measure. They are likely to be reassigned to other sites in Belval and Differdange. In a statement, ArcelorMittal commented that production costs were too high to make the wire rod mill viable. Therefore, the production will be moved to another site in 2013 to ensure competitiveness. In total, ArcelorMittal employs some 5,500 people on 16 sites across the country. a driver struggled to regain control of his car in the "Op Herbett" industrial zone in Schifflange the motorist lost control of the vehicle while attempting to park accelerating across the car park and crashing into a number of stationary vehicles The latter was given first aid at the scene and later taken to hospital with minor injuries In addition to damaging nine vehicles and two electric charging stations the motorist pushed another vehicle 10 metres across the car park and finally came to a standstill after crashing into a shopping trolley shelter a person was attacked by two young men near a supermarket in North Bonnevoie-Verlorenkost The two suspects approached their victim on Rue des Gaulois at around 7.40pm the suspects strangled him from behind and knocked him to the ground The attackers then took the man's mobile phone  Police launched a search following the incident A complaint has been filed and an investigation is underway rode through Schifflange during the 2017 Tour de France as part of the main pack of cyclists Gasthauer wasn't nominated to take part in the Grande Boucle by his French cycling team "AG2R La Mondiale" this year While Gasthauer wasn't happy about this decision he refuses to let it bring him down and is looking forward to spending more time teaching young children the joy of cycling The site has been inactive since 2011 when the electric furnace was switched off and around 15 people were left to monitor and maintain the plant. Rather than reopen, ArcelorMittal is considering the possibility of developing the site, as part of a 62-hectare plot, constructing housing, offices, shops and other infrastructure. According to information from the Luxemburger Wort, the steel group would reassign the land, free of charge, to development agency Agora. The latter would then be responsible for clean-up costs. Luxembourg unions gave a mixed response. The LCGB blamed the firm's “bad investment decisions”, which they argue led to the Schifflange plant's closure. The OGBL reflected on the successful tripartite negotiations which meant that solutions had been found for 700 steel workers. T he Christian union, meanwhile, welcomed the decision to carry out a feasability study, based on the positive work Agora has previously done at the former steel mill in Belval, today the site of the university, a housing estate and shopping centre. Luxembourg's Sustainable Development Minister, François Bausch, applauded the plans, which he said would help “decentralise current urban structures”. “The multifunctional reconversion of an industrial site is, without a doubt, the most efficient, coherent and proactive way to achieve this goal,” he said. Do not miss the news - sign up to receive the wort.lu newsletter in English delivered to your inbox six days a week. The Schifflange Municipal Choir will sing in the church of Syren Listen to a concert with singing and horns ahead of the Christmas season The choir will be accompanied by the ensemble from the Ettelbruck conservatory Schifflange Mayor Paul Weimerskirch confirmed that a chemical contamination had taken place in a local canal A special team from the Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps (CGDIS) identified the source of the contamination on Tuesday Schifflange residents had been complaining about a smell of gas in the area which raised concerns about general safety authorities gave the all-clear after determining the source of the stench a team will clean up the canal over the course of Wednesday morning People are invited to call the municipality if the stench persists after the cleaning operation The company was granted emissions of around 81,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide for 2012, as part of a national distribution plan. However, when the plant was closed down in 2011 and did not pick up its activities in 2012, the former government and its Environment Minister Marco Schank demanded back the certificates, arguing that ArcelorMittal could sell these. At a price of 20 euros per tonne, the steel company could cash in around 1.62 million euros for the emission certificates. However, in October 2013 ArcelorMittal filed an appeal with a Luxembourg administrative court, saying that its other sites benefitted from the 'spare' certificates. In answer to a parliamentary question by Roy Reding (ADR), new Environment Minister Carole Dieschbourg commented that the government is still “convinced” that ArcelorMittal should hand back the certificates. Additionally, she explained that in 2013 the company no longer received emission certificates for the Schifflange steel plant. Local officials plan to create an underground car park in the town centre which can fit between 140 and 150 vehicles Construction work on this project is scheduled to begin shortly before or after summer Costs of the construction project are estimated to range between €11 and €12 million a provisional space has been set up to already make room for up to 50 vehicles There will be space for more housing eventually This site will also make space for local associations The town of Schifflange has a population of 11,500 people Local officials expect that number to cross the 12,000 threshold in the not too distant future people threw candy and other sweets for children from the top of their festive wagons Luxembourger's were also joined by groups from Belgium and France This year's edition of the Schifflange Cavalcade cost €21,000 Part of this investment is covered by the sale of tickets the festive procession still had to be called off on short notice due to the ongoing pandemic The next Cavalcade will take place in Esch-sur-Alzette on Sunday After months of speculation about the future of the site, management announced the decision at an extraordinary meeting in Luxembourg on Monday. The site's 47 employees will be re-assigned to the Belval and Differdange sites while the remaining orders will be passed on to a steel site in Duisburg, Germany. Luxembourg's unions criticised the decision, saying that it was yet another step in the decline of the Grand Duchy's industrial sector. The LCGB said that Lakshmi Mittal was staying “true to himself and pursues his route and his objectives.” With production halted at the site, the LCGB fears that the site will be abandoned with hundreds of potential jobs lost. The OGBL meanwhile said that the problems at the Schifflange site were due to poor management rather than difficult markets. At a steel Tripartite on October 26, the union intends to present findings, based on an audit, showing that the Rodange and Schifflange steel sites are viable, and that everything should be done on the part of ArcelorMittal and the Luxembourg government to save them. Construction at the former steel site will take around 20 years to be completed Agora The 61.16-hectare site straddles the Esch-sur-Alzette and Schifflange communes Talks to convert the former steel mill--operated by ArcelorMittal--began in 2016 shortly after a company decision to end production there But it will take another 20 years for construction to be complete Half of the site will be turned into housing--of which 30% will be considered affordable--with offices and small businesses and shops also planned for the project Similar to Belval--the site of Luxembourg's university--the project will aim to uphold the site’s industrial heritage in its architectural design which also oversees the Belval development Urban Agency and Urban Creators will provide the concept--with a focus on sustainability--to be realised with Luxembourg engineering firm Luxplan The government had previously brought in Danish experts from urban design firm Gehl to reimagine the Kirchberg business district into a more liveable space for residents It now wants Esch-Schifflange to be a “smart city” from the get-go, built sustainably, close to nature and well-connected in terms of mobility. The high-speed tram planned to connect Luxembourg City with Esch-sur-Alzette will stop in the new development which will also be connected to the country’s bus network food and cultural activities from around the world.22/07/2013ShareLuxembourg's Schifflange is hosting this year's European Peoples' Festival with a week of sport food and cultural activities from around the world The event is hosted in a different European country since it was founded in 1992 by a group of young people from Belgium which plays host to delegations from more than 17 different countries Among the line-up of events held from July 20 until July 26 are cultural performances with Scottish and Irish performances held on Tuesday evening from 7.30pm There is also a Euro-village selling food and traditional items from each country represented cookery demonstrations and a fireworks display on Saturday The European Peoples’ Festival aims to further forge and strengthen contacts and friendships among the citizens of the European Community regardless of political or religious opinions Next year's event will be held in Bad Segeberg Click here to view the full week programme of events epf2013.lu in the underground garage of an apartment building The road had to be closed to traffic and seven firetrucks were dispatched on site This will apply to all pupils attending the three primary schools in Schifflange -namely the Albert Wingert A statement published by the municipality of Schifflange on Thursday said that the evolution of infections at the schools had been analysed with a recommendation to take further preventative measures Testing will take place at school premises on Monday organised by teams affiliated with the National Health Laboratory The children will have distance learning on Monday and Tuesday If they produce a negative test result on Monday they will be able to return to school on Wednesday Maisons relais (wraparound care) will be closed on Monday and Tuesday while affected parents will be eligible to take leave for familial reasons True to tradition, the “fools” of the Schifflange parade and dance through the streets. Numerous floats and foot parades from both Luxembourg and abroad took part in this year's edition. According to organisers, around two tonnes of sweets and gadgets were distributed, a total of 250,000 bags of popcorn and 12 barrels of beer. Starting in the Rue Basse, before passing along Rue de l'Eglise to the Avenue de la Libération, the parade wound through Schifflange's streets. Along the course many spectators also took part wearing colourful costumes. A "Mega Fuesparty" took place on the town square with various amusing activities. Organisers were said to be happy with how the event went, at the end of the weekend. injuring the shopkeeper08/11/2014ShareLuxembourg police are appealing for witnesses after the violent taser attack occurred at a bakery in Schifflange on Friday afternoon The incident happened at a bakery located on Rue Caspar-Mathias Spoo,in the town at about 4.20pm on Friday when the suspect who is said to have observed the shop for some time before entering ordered a baguette from the woman behind the counter The second the cash register was opened the man leapt forward pulling out a taser and inflicting a paralysing electric shock on the woman The man then grab the contents of the till before fleeing on foot The suspect is described as about 40 years old with a strong build and a belly He was estimated at being between 1.80 and 1.85 metres tall and had a fully grown dark beard At the time of the attack he was wearing blue jeans Police are now appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have spotted the man between 2 and 4.20pm on Rue Caspar-Mathias Spoo or on the town's square Place Grande-Duchesse Charlotte to immediately call the emergency number: 113 Do not miss the news - sign up to receive the wort.lu newsletter in English delivered to your inbox six days a week. The project for the plant in the “Um Monkeler” industrial zone had met with much criticism. Mayor Roland Schreiner said that the plant would be too close to a nearby residential area. He also added, in an interview with DNR, that the planning application did not adhere to the development plan. “A series of elements led us to issuing a negative assessment,” he said. On Friday, the application will be put forward to the Schifflange commune's council. This bridge known as the "Schifflange Bowstring" will be closed to traffic in direction of Bettembourg between the Schifflange and Kayl interchanges from Friday evening 9.30pm to Saturday morning around 5am commonly known as the "Bowstring Schifflange," will be closed to traffic in the direction of Bettembourg between the Schifflange and Kayl interchanges from Friday evening at 9:30 pm until Saturday morning around 5 am the access ramp from Schifflange to the A13 towards Bettembourg will also be closed during this period Motorists traveling from the A13 or from the CR169 towards Schengen will be redirected via the Schifflange interchange Preparatory work to change the motorway's operation mode will be conducted a few hours prior to the closure resulting in traffic disruptions starting from the early evening hours During the traditional carnival procession in the southern Luxembourg city around 500 kg of sweets were thrown from festively decorated floats After the festivities fell through due to bad weather last year the 29th edition of the cavalcade basked in sunshine as revellers braved the cold Over 50 different groups signed up for the traditional event Around 30 self-decorated vehicle floats joined the festive procession which included several marching bands and people on foot Even if you missed your opportunity to join the procession in Schifflange you can still  take part in other parades: Esch Wasserbillig and Dikirch - the carnival festivities will continue until March throughout Luxembourg FOTOGALERIE: Ganz vill flott Fotoe vum Jeannot Ries. Schank had previously announced that he would make a decision before the October 20 elections and not delay the issue. However, the parliamentary petitions committee has submitted several questions, which need to be looked into before a final decision can be made, Schank said on Thursday. Local authorities and residents have opposed the construction of an ashpalt plant at the “Um Monkeler” industrial zone, fearing pollution in the area amid other concerns, such as an unmanageable increase in traffic in the area. Additionally, questions have now been raised around whether the site's development plan even allows for the construction of such a plant. Schank said that the Interior Ministry needs to clear up this issue. Only once it is known that the construction of a plant is allowed can a decision be made about handing out an operating licence. Animal shelters across Luxembourg face a perpetual influx of animals seeking refuge with not a week passing without receiving requests for assistance Despite moving into a new facility in 2021 the animal shelter in Schifflange finds itself consistently at full capacity consisting of five cages which are occasionally occupied by two dogs at the same time often leads to temporary arrangements in alternative spaces Complicating matters further are cases involving confiscated dogs awaiting legal proceedings tying up resources that could otherwise accommodate new arrivals The shelter operates with a waiting list and regularly fields calls from individuals who no longer want to keep their pets While efforts are made to facilitate solutions within families or through referrals to other organisations the challenges persist across all shelters Luxembourg is home to four animal shelters dedicated to the care of dogs and cats A lot of kittens are typically born in spring and autumn so the shelters are bracing for an influx in that regard the situation remains relatively quiet for the time being with all shelters operating at full capacity and maintaining waiting lists due to overwhelming demand The numbers paint a stark picture: Dudelange has ten dogs on its waiting list The Gasperich shelter also works with a waiting list but this one is "constantly changing." In general the situation would be extremely difficult to manage Liliane Ferron from the shelter in Gasperich told our colleagues from RTL Télé The Gasperich animal shelter boasts the largest capacity at 76 cages The shelter in Dudelange places an emphasis on group housing and could take in a maximum of 20 dogs at a time Luxembourg's shelters can accommodate 96 dogs yet at least 21 dogs are currently awaiting placement excluding those on Gasperich's waiting list the Ministry of Agriculture issued an appeal to municipalities calling for the establishment of a fifth animal shelter The initiative involves identifying a suitable location for the new facility and appointing an association to oversee its management responsible for animal welfare at the Ministry underscores the urgency: "It wouldn't be a bad idea to have a structure in the north because at some point this animal shelter will also be full if we carry on like this the long-term solution lies in individual accountability." efforts are underway to enhance existing facilities with Dudelange's shelter undergoing expansion and Gasperich set to welcome a new cat house The Ministry of Agriculture contributes 30% toward the construction or extension of such facilities Emergency situations involving pets extend beyond dogs and cats prompting the involvement of private associations like Hamster.lu Founded by Dan Thill and his team seven years ago the non-profit aims to provide sanctuary for smaller animals often overlooked by traditional shelters Thill emphasises the importance of raising awareness about the care of hamsters and other rodents while facilitating their rescue and rehoming Dudelange's wildlife centre has expanded its scope to include treatment for exotic animals filling a void in Luxembourg's animal welfare infrastructure "We started doing this somewhat out of necessity because there was no structure in Luxembourg that could take in these animals," says Jill Gaasch from the rescue centre "The problem was that people kept finding parrots or similar animals and nobody knew where they could be handed in even if they were originally intended for wild animals but that's basically how it started," according to Gaasch Expansion plans are also underway for the wildlife centre in Dudelange to create more space for wild animals as well as exotic animals The latter usually need a place until they are adopted And that is what all of these animals have in common: they are all looking for new owners that will look after them for the rest of their lives Full report by RTL Télé (in Luxembourgish) the entrance door of a semi-detached house was forcibly opened The police conducted an on-site investigation the perpetrators broke into a family house through a patio door The Grand Ducal Fire and Rescue Corps set up a temporary dam in the area around the Brill nature reserve and placed clarifying cubes in the river to help halt the pollution An exact source for the pollution is yet to be determined while the nature of the substance itself has not been confirmed The intervention was reported to have ended by 11.30am on Sunday morning but the temporary barrage remains in place at the time of writing On Saturday, a soapy foam was spotted in a stream near Bissen, with the cause yet to be confirmed. 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. it had to deal with a rather extraordinary incident on Wednesday requiring the intervention of the army's bomb disposal unit Once the grenade had been defused and removed the recycling centre was able to open as normal In a reminder which we would think would be obvious SIVEC wrote that it is strictly forbidden from disposing of grenades or other weapons at the centre If you find a grenade or other unexploded device contact the police or the army's bomb disposal unit (SEDAL - service deminage) Jeffrey DRUI 30Gaby BRAUN 67Dominique DI STEFANO 56Jean EWEN 74Isabelle HOSS 35Yannick INAVEC 28Mirosave KOLIJENOVIC 35Munevera KUC 50Raymond MASSARD 65Jean-Claude OLINGER 68Amra SAHMAN 38Armin SKENDEROVIC 32Phil THILL 67Fuang-Fa WEBER 23Patrice ZANOTELLI-RODERES 73 "We want to show our development as a green and sustainable municipality," says Georges Mischo is shaping up to be a major cross-border celebration that puts the spotlight on the country's former industrial capital For the mayors of the eleven Luxembourg municipalities involved this cultural year is an opportunity to demonstrate that these territories have been able to reinvent themselves and have made their contribution to the country's development This is the threshold of an important year for the image of a town that does not deny its steelmaking past Mischo is happy to pose in front of the Belval blast furnaces "We want to show our development as a green and sustainable municipality,” he says not forgetting to mention the research centre that Esch-Belval has become and the dense business ecosystem that has developed the municipal commercial tax (ICC) has practically doubled over the last decade Such growth will not continue given the limited amount of land still available Mischo explains: “From 36,000 inhabitants today we should reach 50,000 or 55,000 by 2030 or 2035.” There was a time when Differdange was a hamlet of farms that the mayor Christiane Brassel-Rausch (Déi Gréng) poses The site will be showcased during the cultural year “with an exhibition that will allow us to discover the many changes that this place has undergone” It is also a way of showing the evolution of a city that is a good example of what Esch2022 wishes to highlight: “An industrial city in a more modern city turned in particular towards knowledge with the presence of two universities (Lunex and Mudec).” The city does this while remaining a strong economic centre with an industrial zone like Haneboesch (Costantini Now we may have to slow down to allow our municipal infrastructure to adapt "We are indeed reviving our Return of Babel exhibition which was created in 2007 and dealt with the first wave of migration to Dudelange and Luxembourg," says mayor Dan Biancalana (LSAP) posing above in front of the Opderschmelz cultural centre on the second and third generations of migrants,” according to the new co-president of the LSAP party having "experienced moderate growth over the past 10 years should provide 1,500 homes by 2035.” On the economic front “a new pillar based on research and innovation is being created on the business park that already houses the National Health Laboratory (LNS).” This will complement the industrial (Husky Ampacet) and logistical (CFL Multimodal) sectors already present the population of the municipality of Pétange has increased by 40% and now exceeds 20,000 inhabitants This is quite a spectacular figure when you consider that only 45% of the municipal territory can be built on The closer you get to the centre of the country the less affordable it is,” says the mayor posing above in front of the Wax cultural centre In 20 minutes you are in the city.” And it will get even better as Mellina is expecting the new P+R at a station in Rodange “for the autumn” just a stone's throw from a PED that seems to have never been in such good shape since the steel era the municipality of Sanem wants to revive the Bel-Val drinking water spring but which was exported to the whole world in the 20th century explains Mayor Simone Asselborn-Bintz (LSAP) on the site of the former municipal greenhouses The name "Bel-Val" is not only synonymous with water in Sanem The town with a similar name and growing economy which straddles the municipalities of Sanem and Esch is the source of “the strong population growth of recent years” with the creation of two new business parks in Op den Aessen the giant of the Parc Merveilleux will wake up!” according to Laurent Zeimet (CSV) which is well known to local and Greater Region tourists “It will even make the rounds of the commune,” he adds with several artists planning the various stages The whole thing will result in an adventure that will also be told in a comic book to be published in April The timing is ideal to coincide with the special edition of the LiteraTour the annual literary festival organised in the municipality and with “the inauguration of the new cultural centre” Bettembourg should also soon be able to count on a new business park for local companies “So that they can leave the residential areas and develop It will be located on the site of the 1997 Michael Jackson concert,” says Zeimet Legend has it that a nymph lived near Schifflange But the Schifflange municipality wants to revive this myth “The site is currently undergoing renovation And the story will be immortalised in a book,” says Paul Weimerskirch (CSV) who poses above in front of the entrance to Metzer Schmelz And as the nymph in question attracted boys to her nets the municipality has recently succeeded in attracting companies such as Bâtiself or Oberweis: these are “two points of attraction on the Op Herbett business park but these arrivals give an idea of the future” as will  the transformation of the Esch-Schifflange wasteland into a housing area that could eventually accommodate 10,000 inhabitants worked hard on recycling and succeeded in its mission “By giving a more important framework to the Buergbrennen the tradition that follows the carnival and aims to chase away the winter We are also working with the University of Luxembourg to conduct a study on this typical custom,” explains Michel Wolter (CSV) who is posing here in front of the Käerjenger Treff cultural centre When asked about the economic growth of the municipality he says: "It is strongly based on the Robert Steichen business park It is therefore difficult to attract new companies but we know how difficult it is to find it we don't have any old industrial wastelands." the first day of May is labour day in Kayl-Tétange But it is also a day to remember Jean Schortgen the first worker in the country to become a member of parliament four years before his death--on 1 May--in a mining accident in Tétange This slice of history was worth the graphic novel that the municipality will publish--in collaboration with the Chamber of Deputies--on the occasion of Esch2022 The project that was unanimously approved by the town council This is not insignificant when you know that the political majority has just changed in this municipality “where people live above all else” who is posing above in front of the Schungfabrik cultural centre “There is little industrial activity in our area “Mondercange is not a 'red soil' commune This is reflected in the major event that will take place in Esch2022: a "pop-up eco-design village” on the site of the Beim Nëssert cultural centre in Bergem (where the photo above was taken) “We will showcase the products and services that are available to the public but also to raise awareness.” And while the mayor is pleased with the upcoming arrival of a large Mercedes dealership (200 jobs) in Pontpierre “We now want to turn to the circular economy,” he says thinking in particular of the ZARE business park As for a Foetz zoning area that is more than half a century old “one of the biggest challenges will be to succeed in upgrading it “We are the second smallest municipality in the country but also one of the most densely populated Rumelange is trying to make the most of the available space economically Vossloh Cogifer Kihn and Poeckes settling here But there are also ideas for a different kind of image Not least with the flagship project for Esch2022: Rëm.xx “By using modern technologies and virtual reality we aim to reposition Rumelange as a dynamic future-oriented town while at the same time enhancing its past.” The ideal example is the transformation of the house of the former sculptor Albert Hames (located a few metres from the mayor in the photo above not far from the old funicular) into a multifunctional space suitable for an immersive tourist experience This article was written for published on 23 February 2022 The content of the magazine is produced exclusively for the magazine It is published on the website to contribute to the complete Paperjam archive Is your company a member of the Paperjam Club You can request a subscription in your name a pedestrian was injured after being hit by a car on Avenue de la Libération in Schifflange Reports of smoke in a residential building in Limpertsberg led to an intervention by the fire brigades from Luxembourg City and Hesperange at around 10pm The situation was quickly brought under control No less than 50 emergency services workers were involved in the incident to tackle the blaze on Rue d l’Eglise. The fire was so fierce, parts of the roof had to be removed in order to gain access to the root of the blaze and extinguish it as quickly as possible. Luckily though, due to the quick response of firefighters material damage was kept to the façade and roof of the building. No injuries were reported in the incident and details of how the fire was sparked are not known at this stage. The 60 hectare site has stood empty for the past 7 years The one-time home of heavy industry is to receive a new lease of life as a place to live and work in the future it will be some time until the transformation occurs In recent years nature has reclaimed the site for its own and it is barely recognisable as the former workplace for 2,600 employees Domingos Oliveira explored the large hall and the rest of the site in more detail RTL photographer Domingos Oliveira takes you to hidden places lesser known locations and buildings with an interesting story 1) The first instalment captured the last moment of the agricultural centre in Mersch 2) We then visited Zenningen Zoo, which was closed in the early 80s.  3) Our third trip took us to Hesperange's eery swimming pool which now looks like the setting for an apocalyptic film. 4) The fourth photo series targeted the veritable ghost town "Cité Syrdall." 5) We also visited the iconic cinema Ariston in Esch, which opened in 1962 and closed in 2016 The cinema's history is an eventful one - from erotic films to youth theatre 6) In the sixth instalment, we took a trip down memory lane and revisited pictures of Luxembourg City's former "centre Aldringen," an underground parking lot and cultural hub that gave way to Centre Hamilius 7) The seventh gallery in the series took us to Luxembourg's former police museum 8) And in the 8th instalment we got to take a look at a cemetery for old fire engines 9) The 9th gallery visited the Lentilles Terres Rouges site in Esch Photo gallery from Domingos Oliveira (10) Photo gallery from Domingos Oliveira (1) Photo gallery from Domingos Oliveira (2) Photo gallery from Domingos Oliveira (3) Photo gallery from Domingos Oliveira (4) Photo gallery from Domingos Oliveira (5) Photo gallery from Domingos Oliveira (6) Photo gallery from Domingos Oliveira (7) Photo gallery from Domingos Oliveira (8) Photo gallery from Domingos Oliveira (9) RTL NEWS: The project is presented (in Luxembourgish). 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