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Three scientists have won the Nobel Medicine Prize for pioneering optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control nerve cells and study the brain.

On Tuesday evening, Luxembourg’s Red Lions are hosting Bulgaria, the only opponent they have managed to defeat in the first half of the group phase.

In an open letter to European Parliament President Roberta Metsola, Luxembourg MEP Fernand Kartheiser has argued that the EU's stance on Russia has led it into a "deadlock".

Police had to step in twice on Sunday, after an altercation ensued due to an unleashed dog in Hunsdorf and a clash between two men following a football match in Differdange.

Pauline Becker-Blasius, aged 107, met the Grand Ducal couple at the Joyeuse Entrée in Ehnen on Friday, and credits family care and a daily Crémant for her long life.

Around 30 victims of the LuxTrust fraud cases have authorised their lawyer Marc Theisen to launch civil proceedings against Luxembourg banks, which have declined any liability.

Bitter news for the Luxembourg national football team, as they will face Bulgaria without the Benfica midfielder on Tuesday.

High fuel prices are evidently prompting many people in Germany to rethink their choices, and the government subsidy for electric cars is providing an extra boost: the market share of electric passenger cars reached 34.5% in September – an all-time high.

Three scientists have won the Nobel Medicine Prize for pioneering optogenetics, a technique that uses light to control nerve cells and study the brain.

Luxembourg’s new Chief of Defence, Claude Robinet, told RTL on Monday that while new technology and talent are key for the army, inadequate infrastructure remains its biggest obstacle.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November 29 after his minority government suffered another defeat over housing reforms.

A two-year-old boy in Germany received a life-saving stem cell donation from a young Luxembourger who did not hesitate to help.

Resource shortages and cybersecurity are the two most pressing concerns for the resilience of Luxembourg’s hospital and healthcare systems, according to a new study from the Hospital Federation.

Psychotherapists have been operating under a ministerial regulation for four years, and see little urgency in finalising a formal convention with the National Health Fund.

Death, dying, and the topic of euthanasia remain uncomfortable subjects, yet the non-profit Mäi Wëllen, Mäi Wee, in collaboration with the Strassen municipal council, continues to provide a platform for open debate.

The Prefecture of Moselle announced on Sunday evening that gatherings outside several secondary schools are prohibited on Monday and Tuesday.

The RTL Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Monday, 5 October.

After a mysteriously misty morning, the sun is likely to break through later on.

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic is heading to Beijing for talks aimed at easing tensions as Brussels seeks to curb China's growing trade advantage.

Indigenous communities in Brazil are backing Lula as wildfires and drought ravage the Amazon, putting climate and land rights at the heart of the election.

A service station in Foetz drew large crowds and caused hefty traffic jams on Saturday after offering unusual discounts on diesel and petrol, as part of a two-day promotion.

An investigation was launched after the authorities found two bodies in a Bertrange garage on Sunday morning.

Marie Alvarado’s world was turned upside down at 29 when she learned she had breast cancer, forcing her to confront a future she never anticipated.

One year after taking the oath before the Chamber of Deputies, Grand Duke Guillaume has made young people, volunteers and Luxembourg's economy the focus of his reign, while representing the country from Brussels to the United Nations.

The first Halloween events in and around Luxembourg have emerged, so let's see what is on the agenda for this year's spooktacular season.

Emily, who purchased an off-plan property in late 2024, faces uncertainty as construction on her apartment remains at the foundation stage almost two years later due to the developer's financial troubles.

A bus caught fire at a depot in Fridhaff near Diekirch at around 5.25pm on Thursday, with firefighters from Angelsberg and the Nordstad called to the scene and no one injured.

European Commissioner Michael McGrath met Luxembourg's Justice Minister Elisabeth Margue on Thursday, with the latest EU Rule of Law Report and 'EU Inc' on the agenda.

Swiss President Guy Parmelin announced his resignation effective 31 December, ending over a decade of ministerial service to allow for new energy in the government.

Leo Wagner has traded life in Luxembourg for early-morning runs, gruelling training sessions, and the chance to fight in the heartland of Muay Thai.

Flydubai captain Smit Machchhar shared how he averted disaster by opening the cockpit door during an attack by his co-pilot, allowing passengers and crew to regain control and safely land in Saudi Arabia.

The ongoing US-Iran conflict has led to disruptions in fuel supplies, resulting in a eurozone inflation spike to 3.8 percent in September, the highest in three years, prompting concerns over potential interest rate hikes.

Your Weekly Recap for 28 September–2 October 2026.

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The Belvie district in Belval will play host to Luxembourg's first housing cooperative, Co-op 01, built on land sold by Agora for a "moderate price".

The Belvie district in Belval will play host to Luxembourg's first housing cooperative, Co-op 01, built on land sold by Agora for a "moderate price".

A record 52% of Europe was exposed to intense heat stress during the exceptionally hot summer that seared the continent this year, the EU's climate monitor said Friday.

On 2 October, the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess will visit the Moselle region, for their third Joyeuse Entrée after Esch and Troisvierges.

Luxembourg has introduced a new general recommendation to vaccinate children between the ages of 2 and 17 against the flu.

The Inspectorate of Labour and Mines (ITM) has received a second complaint about ecommerce giant Amazon, this time regarding overtime.

Is the association of Islam with hostility towards Israel a misguided narrative shaped more by 20th-century geopolitical dynamics than by inherent religious animosity?

The LU-Alert system will be tested on 5 October 2026.

A number of people were hurt in collisions on Thursday evening and Friday morning, the CGDIS reported.

For the first time in the nature protection initiative's 50-year history, the natur&ëmwelt organisation has directly invited the general public to vote for the species that will succeed the sand martin as the bird of the year.

The RTL Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Friday, 2 October.

Friday will ease into the day under a veil of mist, with brighter skies waiting in the wings.

EU countries will meet Friday to coordinate a response to surging diesel prices, amid US pressure for Europe to release fuel reserves and concerns that a potential US diesel-export ban could worsen the crisis.

Convicted murderer Christa Pike survived two lethal injections and is receiving 'life-saving care' in hospital.