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Financial aid

Subsidies for green, renewable or reduced energy consumption

State, municipal and supplier subsidies for energy-efficient heating and energy systems, that will lower your fuel bills too

by Sarita RAO 5 min. 14.05.2022

AutoFest

Buying a new or used car

11.05.2022

Caritas Luxembourg and Fairtrade Lëtzebuerg to enter the third phase of their Rethink your Clothes campaign

Fast Fashion

Avoid blame and shame, says Rethink your Clothes

1 30.04.2022

Eliminating food waste, checking your food footprint, second-hand clothes, electric car subsidies, and organic local producers - Luxembourg has quite a few sustainable initiatives

Guide:

Sustainable Luxembourg

25.04.2022

Education & Family

When children know your “no” can easily turn into a “yes” if they start screaming, you are teaching them you are unreliable, says Merel Miedema

Creche life

Don’t let your child think you're unreliable

Consistency is key to making children feel they can rely on adults, says early childhood educator Merel Miedema

by Merel MIEDEMA 2 min. 14.05.2022

Words like 'pretty, tough, cool, happy, funny' lead to the notion of being good enough, says Merel Miedema

Creche life

Everyday words you should avoid when talking to children

30.04.2022

The pirate ship children's park in Luxembourg City Photo: Serge Waldbillig

Kids

Top picks: Playgrounds

24.04.2022

A world of illusions is waiting to be discovered at Horst

Family Fun

Days out in the Netherlands

23.04.2022

Money & Work

Work

Looking for a new job?

If you want to change jobs or you've just arrived, here's a guide to finding work in Luxembourg

1 by Sarita Rao 7 min. 11.04.2022

You must contribute for a minimum of 120 months to qualify for a public state pension Photo: Shutterstock

Guide

Pensions in Luxembourg

31.03.2022

"The label legitimises my work and provides a tangible connection to the source," says Verónica Di Leo

Brand

Made in Luxembourg – what’s behind the label?

19.03.2022

Self-employed, freelancers and independents are taxed in the same income brackets as employed people but must contribute social security for both the employer and worker

Guide

Tax and social security for the self-employed

10.03.2022

Health

Health essentials

Finding a doctor or dentist

All you need to know about finding a doctor or dentist, from booking an appointment to what to do in an out-of-hours emergency

by Sarita Rao 5 min. 27.04.2022

Yellow Fever vaccinations are given at the travel clinic of the Central Hospital

Health

Child, adult and travel vaccinations

19.04.2022

If you contribute social security payments (CCSS) in Luxembourg you are entitled to a European Health Insurance Card. Photo: Guy Wolff

Travelling

Have you got your EHIC?

29.01.2022

Several hosptials have psychiatric units, but it is also possible to contact a number of non-profit organisations for a free consultation

Guide

Where and how to get mental health support

22.01.2022

Leisure & Shopping

Where to...

Dip in a river or lake

The lake and riverside spots of Luxembourg are open again for alfresco swimming

1 by Sarita Rao 6 min. 22.05.2022

Hot summer

Outdoor swimming pools

2 18.05.2022

Koler village is worth a visit for the many murals painted on its buildings

Staycation

Off the beaten track

17.05.2022

When the sun shines, there's nothing like a picnic lunch to get you out the house

Summer

Picnic spots to try

2 14.05.2022

Travel

More than shopping and lunch, Trier offers a tour with a Roman centurion, a 130-year old dancing bear toy or feed and petting a miniature donkey

Weekend

Day trip: Trier

Take in Trier’s gothic architecture and Roman ruins, the wheelchair accessible Tree World Path and an animal park with woolly pigs and miniature donkeys

by Sarita RAO 10 min. 22.05.2022

Lisbon, set between seven hills on the atlantic coast combines city and beach life

Fly Direct

A tale of three cities

17.05.2022

Pitch up, or rent a cabin for a relaxing stay in nature, so long as the sun shines

Inside Lux

Where to go camping

15.05.2022

Mallorca, one of two Balearic Islands you can fly to direct from Luxembourg

Fly Direct

Direct to Spain's sunny spots

08.05.2022

Dining & Nightlife

Restaurants

Where to try Middle Eastern and North African cuisine

From mezze staples like hummus and baba ghanoush, to couscous, tagines, roasted meats, Persian stews and Istanbul street food

by Sarita RAO 8 min. 23.05.2022

New venue, Chouchou, has 500 sqm distributed over two floors and decorated with greenery.

Guide

Venues for a special celebration

16.05.2022

Bouneschlupp is a great one pot dish, with green beans as the star ingredient Photo: Stockfood

Local food

Green bean season means Bouneschlupp

1 04.05.2022

The Grand Theatre is Luxembourg's biggest theatrical performance venue

Night out

Where to watch English-language theatre

24.04.2022

What’s happening?

Jenny Biver, with her horse Lumix, says she's solved problems and made life-changing decisions on horseback

Viewpoint

For the love of animals

Jenny Biver grew up with rabbits, cats, dogs, snakes, cows and horses. She explains why her life has been richer for it

by Sarita RAO 3 min. 21.05.2022

English Youth Theatre Brussels will be performing "Boom" at the Festival of European Anglophone Theatrical Societies or FEATS

Mersch

Luxembourg Tradition

Meekranz and Oktav

Find out the significance of the statue of Our Lady, Comforter of the Afflicted in the Oktav procession, and why Luxembourgers make a Meekranz door wreath

1 by Sarita Rao 4 min. 30.04.2022