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luxtimes.lu > luxembourg > my-house-is-worth-1.3m-and-im-living-in-hell-gare-resident-speaks-out > 128366435.html

‘My house is worth €1.3m, and I’m living in hell’: Gare resident speaks out

‘My house is worth €1.3m, and I’m living in hell’: Gare resident speaks out3+ hour, 20+ min ago   (739+ words) How did Luxembourg City, the capital of one of the richest countries in the world, become a postcard image of the drug scene in the Grand Duchy? That is the question Jacqueline Gutgan wants the Luxembourg government to answer. "The…...

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luxtimes.lu > europeanunion > german-cities-brace-for-transport-disruption-amid-strike > 128189551.html

German cities brace for transport disruption amid strike

German cities brace for transport disruption amid strike5+ day, 7+ hour ago   (331+ words) Many German cities and municipalities will face public transport disruptions on Monday after the Ver.di labour union called on workers to strike over shorter working hours and higher bonuses. "Public transport employees are under a lot of stress due…...

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luxtimes.lu > europeanunion > spains-jobless-rate-drops-below-10-for-first-time-since-2008 > 126775053.html

Spain’s jobless rate drops below 10% for first time since 2008

Spain’s jobless rate drops below 10% for first time since 20081+ week, 4+ day ago   (373+ words) Spain's unemployment rate dipped below 10% at the end of 2025, the lowest level in almost 18 years. Joblessness was 9.93% in the three months through December, the statistics office said Tuesday, adding that almost 22.5 million people are now employed in Spain. In the…...

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luxtimes.lu > luxembourg > whats-on-swing-dancing-workshops-spanish-cinema-and-more > 123718884.html

What’s On: swing dancing, workshops, Spanish cinema, and more

What’s On: swing dancing, workshops, Spanish cinema, and more3+ week, 2+ day ago   (585+ words) Create your own 3D winter landscape during a new workshop at the Villa Vauban. Using a simple cardboard box and a variety of materials, parents and children will be able to create an enchanting work of art. When: From Saturday 17 January…...

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luxtimes.lu > europeanunion > spains-feminist-government-under-fire-from-sexual-abuse-claims > 116769246.html

Spain’s feminist government under fire from sexual abuse claims

Spain’s feminist government under fire from sexual abuse claims1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (730+ words) A string of sexual misconduct scandals within Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's party is alienating the very group of voters he can't afford to lose: women. The government in Madrid has been roiled by revelations this month that party officials…...

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luxtimes.lu > luxembourg > eurovision-song-contest-boycotts-raise-stakes-for-luxembourg > 112539911.html

Eurovision Song Contest boycotts raise stakes for Luxembourg

Eurovision Song Contest boycotts raise stakes for Luxembourg1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (262+ words) Ever since the General Assembly of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) met on 4 December, it has been clear: Israel will also compete in next year's Eurovision Song Contest. Spain, Ireland and Netherlands among those to pull out after calling for…...

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luxtimes.lu > europeanunion > airbus-spanish-supplier-accused-by-union-of-factory-lapses > 110752776.html

Airbus’ Spanish supplier accused by union of factory lapses

Airbus’ Spanish supplier accused by union of factory lapses2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (282+ words) A Spanish supplier at the heart of a quality lapse involving Airbus's most popular aircraft was accused by a local workers union of wider manufacturing problems, according to a letter sent to the planemaker's chief executive. In the country's quietest…...

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luxtimes.lu > luxembourg > someone-should-take-a-punt-on-direct-luxembourg-us-flights > 110309019.html

Someone should take a punt on direct Luxembourg-US flights

Someone should take a punt on direct Luxembourg-US flights2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (278+ words) It has now been over 25 years since the last direct passenger flights between Luxembourg and the United States. It is time for that to change, but the practicalities and viability of a frequent direct flight are a challenge for governments…...

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luxtimes.lu > europeanunion > four-countries-to-boycott-eurovision-after-israel-retains-place > 110447033.html

Four countries to boycott Eurovision after Israel retains place

Four countries to boycott Eurovision after Israel retains place2+ mon, 2+ day ago   (264+ words) Haneyl Jacob, Daniel Thomas Israel has been allowed to compete in the Eurovision Song Contest after a showdown in Geneva that prompted some European nations to announce boycotts of next year's competition. Five countries have said they will boycott Eurovision…...

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luxtimes.lu > luxembourg > why-esch-is-imposing-fines-on-owners-of-empty-commercial-premises > 108335514.html

Why Esch is imposing fines on owners of empty commercial premises

Why Esch is imposing fines on owners of empty commercial premises2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (299+ words) Numerous signs reading " louer, shop windows covered in paper, and another advertising greatly reduced prices as it is about to go into liquidation. There is not much going on in Esch/Alzette's main shopping drag along the Rue de l'Alzette…...