Flooding and faecal matter: Belval student and staff accommodation in disarray
Amid flooding and sewage problems in university housing, a group of students has spoken out to highlight their ordeal.
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10 years later: Political parties and associations debate voting rights for foreigners
10 years after the 2015 referendum in which Luxembourgers rejected giving foreign nationals the right to vote in parliamentary elections, a growing and changing country discusses this very right once more.
Constitutional crossroads: Abortion debate: Did France walk so Luxembourg could run?
Parliamentary debates have kicked off and Luxembourg is on track to enshrine abortion into the constitution – but will it come down to a freedom or a right?
In France's footsteps: Luxembourg's journey to constitutionalising abortion begins
On Monday, 15 September, a gathering of around 70 people took off outside the Chamber of Deputies. Through unrelenting rain, attendees included party members from the Left, the Greens, and LSAP as well as representatives of organisations including OGBL and Amnesty International.
Moien, wéi geet et?: Luxembourg's language: the cornerstone of a multilingual country
Luxembourg's rich mix of languages reflects both its multicultural roots and its modern challenges, with French opening doors, Luxembourgish anchoring identity, and growing demand reshaping how newcomers integrate.
Deep dive (part 1): From left to right, where do Luxembourg's parties stand on pension reform?
With unions warning of burdens on youth and workers, and parties defending divergent fixes, the debate over Luxembourg's pensions is set to intensify this autumn.
Deep dive (part 2): From left to right, where do Luxembourg's parties stand on the pension gender gap?
Pension reform has been one of the dominating topics of 2025. Ahead of the next discussion scheduled for 3 September, some key issues have dominated headlines, conversations, and union rebuttals.
What comes next: How Rotondes plans to shape the cultural scene of tomorrow
With renovation plans set through 2028, Rotondes is preparing for its next chapter – one that aims to welcome more people, more often, into a cultural space reimagined for everyday discovery.
On a forward path: Present-day Rotondes: Luxembourg's urban epicentre and cultural heartbeat
With no single birthday to mark its rebirth, Rotondes has spent the years since 2007 in constant motion – expanding its reach, growing its team, and redefining what a cultural space can be.
From steam to stage: A look back at Rotondes' transformation from 1875 to national monument
From repairing trains to hosting concerts, exhibitions and youth programmes, the Rotondes site has undergone a remarkable transformation since its construction next to Gare.
Trains of Luxembourg: A journey from the nostalgic 90s to the high-speed accessibility of future trains
As Z2 trains roll out to Romania, CFL accelerates fleet modernisation with a focus on accessibility. From nostalgic farewells to future-ready upgrades, the country’s transport network is evolving.
A seat at the table: Luxembourg presents 5-year plan to elevate women in matters of peace and security
On Friday, Luxembourg released its Second National Action Plan, tackling global threats, female representation, and the realities of conflict and gender-based violence – shaping both policy and conversation for the years ahead.
Legal reforms: Luxembourg takes steps for women's rights, campaigners call for further progress
Recent legislative changes in Luxembourg offer key victories for women's rights, but advocates stress the need for further reforms, including extending the abortion term limit and securing constitutional protections.
Young Russians Are Taking Care of Their Mental and Physical Health
“What are your five reasons to live?” Moscow-based Instagrammer Natalya Krom asked her 116,000 followers last month in a post aimed at suicide prevention.
A Moscow Homeless Shelter Moved to Accommodate the World Cup – One Year Later It Has Not Returned
In a dingy parking lot hidden behind three of Moscow’s biggest train stations a crowd gathers around a fold-out table laden with vats of boiled buckwheat, fish soup, baked potatoes and hot tea, with cookies and bananas for dessert. For many of the city’s homeless, this is the only chance they have to eat a proper meal.
Protesters Support Teenage Sisters Charged With Murder for Killing Abusive Father
As many as 350 people gathered in central Moscow on Wednesday evening to protest murder charges brought last week against three teenage sisters who stabbed their father to death after he had abused them for years.
In Russia, Roller Derby Is on a Track of Its Own
On a chilly Sunday afternoon in late September, twenty women assemble in a gym in an industrial district in southwestern St. Petersburg. They flood the gray hall with colorful leggings, ripped T-shirts, bawdy banter and plenty of tattoos.
The Dark Side of the ‘Street of Lights’
It begins in the Lubyanka metro station. A middle-aged man in a Mexico jersey runs his hands over my shoulders. His response to my glare is unapologetic. We’re two weeks into the World Cup and this is the fifth time I’ve been physically harassed on the streets of central Moscow.
Russia's Feminists Work to Smash the Taboo
More women are putting themselves forward for political office, but Russia’s feminists still feel left out.