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taxes

Report says Trump paid no income tax for 11 years

New York Times alleges president’s returns show years of tax avoidance and business losses

4 min. 28.09.2020

G7

Japan's parliament elects Yoshihide Suga as new prime minister

The 71-year-old Suga has pledged to keep in place his former boss's flexible fiscal stance and ultra-easy monetary policy known as "Abenomics."

3 min. 16.09.2020

World

Trump to visit Las Vegas as gun control debate returns

President Donald Trump said he’ll travel to Las Vegas on Wednesday to meet victims and emergency workers after a killing spree late Sunday that is likely the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history, presenting a test of his leadership.

2 5 min. 03.10.2017

World

British man charged after bid to 'kill Trump'

A 19-year-old British man has been charged for trying to grab a police officer's gun at a Donald Trump rally in Las Vegas in an apparent bid to kill the presumptive Republican presidential nominee

1 3 min. 21.06.2016

Culture & Life

Honours for De Niro, tears from legendary boxer Duran in Cannes

It has been a while since legendary boxer Roberto Duran had a crowd on their feet chanting his name, but they did in Cannes on Monday after a screening of a film on his life starring Robert De Niro.

1 2 min. 17.05.2016

Luxembourg

Trump takes S.Carolina, Clinton wins in Nevada

The wins for the brash billionaire and the former secretary of state give the candidates a major boost heading into the next major phase of the White House race.

4 min. 21.02.2016

Culture & Life

Imagine Dragons – still riding high on top of the world

With their yearlong tour in its final leg, Imagine Dragons finally brought their “Smoke + Mirrors” show to the Rockhal on Thursday night.

3 min. 15.01.2016

Community

Cuba comes to Luxembourg for a worthy cause

Guests were transported to Cuba on Saturday when Make-A-Wish Luxembourg held its Havana Nights gala raising funds to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening illnesses.

16.11.2015

Culture & Life

Miss & Mister Luxembourg 2016, crowned in Mondorf

She’s a student while he works in education and together Ada Strock and Nicolas Szturma have just been crowned Miss and Mister Luxembourg 2016.

16.11.2015

Community

Diwali lights up Luxembourg

Bollywood dancing, dazzling outfits and succulent food brought light and cheer to Luxembourg on Saturday night as people from all walks of life celebrated Diwali.

2 min. 15.11.2015

Culture & Life

Win for Ireland at Luxembourg's Eurovision Gala Night

Saturday night saw the return of the 8th annual Eurovision Gala to Luxembourg’s Casino 2000

2 min. 01.11.2015

Culture & Life

Fine dining guide puts Luxembourg in spotlight

Foodies will have a new excuse for dining out in Luxembourg after restaurant guide publisher Gault&Millau released a new book dedicated exclusively to the Grand Duchy.

27.10.2015

Culture & Life

Catwalk queens in Mondorf

Mondorf-les-Bains became Luxembourg's fashion hub on Friday, providing the backdrop for some bold and inventive designs during the first edition Fashion Days.

24.10.2015

Culture & Life

Wort's On - Weekend events in Luxembourg

From a distillery day along the Moselle to a roller derby game, there are quite a few rare events on this weekend.

2 9 min. 23.10.2015

Culture & Life

Luxembourg provides catwalk for inaugural fashion event

When you think of emerging fashion, Luxembourg may not be the first country to spring to mind. But, that could soon be about to change as the first edition of fashion days gets underway on Friday.

2 min. 21.10.2015

Culture & Life

Wort's On - Weekend events in Luxembourg

This weekend you've got a great choice from theatre and opera to a concert on a boat, Family Day at the Coque, local and international films, or even sampling the Luxembourgish tipple "Drëppe", the list is long!

1 8 min. 16.10.2015

Culture & Life

Luxembourg's Eurovision Gala Night hits Mondorf

What is being hailed as Europe's biggest Eurovision Gala Night for a second year, will explode onto the Chapito stage at Casino 2000 at the end of the month with an array of famous guests, and you could win tickets!

3 min. 12.10.2015

Culture & Life

Wort's On – Weekend events in Luxembourg

From nut market to film festival and more, plan your weekend in Luxembourg with our round-up of the best events in the Grand Duchy.

2 12 min. 09.10.2015

Economics

November 14: Bollywood gala and musical dance show

Immerse yourself in a night of authentic Indian culture at this year's Diwali celebration hosted in Luxembourg by the Indian Business Chamber of Commerce.

1 30.09.2015

Community

November 14: All the glamour of Havana comes to Luxembourg for one night

Fans of Cuban culture will be in their element at this year's Make-A-Wish gala, which will recreate a Tropicana night club-themed atmosphere in Luxembourg.

29.09.2015

Culture & Life

Wort's On – Weekend events in Luxembourg

Find out what's going on near you in Luxembourg this weekend with our handy guide.

3 10 min. 25.09.2015

Culture & Life

A 'bear'-y special guest at the Culture Ministry

Culture Minister Maggy Nagel on Wednesday welcomed a special visitor at her ministry, as a brown bear from the City's “Naturmusée” is staying there during refurbishment works at the Grund museum.

19.08.2015

Culture & Life

Wort's on- Weekend events in Luxembourg

Outdoor cinema, performances in the street an outdoor music festival by a lake and a free Ceili. What more could you want from Luxembourg this weekend?

1 6 min. 07.08.2015

Culture & Life

Miss and Mister Luxembourg finalists unveiled

15 young women and 11 young men have been selected as finalists for the next edition of the Miss and Mister Luxembourg contest.

16.07.2015

Culture & Life

Married Sunday, fired Monday: next US gay rights fight

Gay marriage may now be legal across the United States, but that doesn't mean people won't get fired if their boss sees the wedding photos.

3 min. 04.07.2015

Culture & Life

Curious installation turns heads in the capital

Passersby have every reason to be curious about a new installation that has appeared next to the Pont St Esprit in Luxembourg City.

11.06.2015

Luxembourg

Luxembourg casino robbery suspect acquitted

A man who was originally sentenced to 16 years in prison for robbing a Luxembourg casino, has been acquitted on appeal because of a lack of evidence.

10.06.2015

Culture & Life

Wort's on – Weekend events

This weekend sees the first edition of the Enjoy Luxembourg festival, wineries along the Moselle are open for the weekend, there is English-language theatre and contemporary art to discover, while shoppers can can local at a spring market at the Grand Théâtre.

2 5 min. 22.05.2015

Economics

TTIP, a red rag to a bull in Germany, less so in Luxembourg

Say four simple letters, TTIP, to many Europeans and you're likely to be met with a blank stare, but not in Luxembourg or Germany.

4 min. 18.04.2015

Culture & Life

Wort's on - weekend events

This weekend features Lionel Richie, LUXCON, open house in ateliers across the country, Sunday shopping, and a Taiwanese dance performance, just to mention a few things!

3 7 min. 27.03.2015

Community

Get your groove on for the ISL gala dinner

The International School of Luxembourg puts technology in the spotlight when it hosts its fourth annual gala dinner on March 21.

12.03.2015

Culture & Life

Wort's on - Weekend events

The Luxembourg City Film Festival comes to a close this weekend, which also marks International Women's Day with lots of events at Neimënster. Also on the schedule are an acclaimed dance performance, vintage cars and a gardening fair.

3 5 min. 06.03.2015

Culture & Life

Wort's on - weekend events in Luxembourg

Selection of weekend events around Luxembourg

3 4 min. 27.02.2015

Culture & Life

Outside the walls

Besides the main screenings at Utopolis Kirchberg, Ciné Utopia, and the Cinématheque, LuxFilmFest also features a number of special events in various locations across the city

1 26.02.2015

Culture & Life

Casino Luxembourg under new leadership from 2016

Contemporary art forum Casino Luxembourg in Rue Notre Dame will undergo a refurbishment for its 20th anniversary in 2016, which is set to coincide with the departure of administrative director Jo Kox.

17.02.2015

Luxembourg

Two suspects on trial for Casino 2000 armed robbery

Tuesday saw the first day in the trial of two suspects charged with false imprisonment, theft, armed robbery, weapons possession, handling stolen goods and criminal conspiracy over the 2011 robbery of Casino 2000 in Mondorf-les-Bains.

16.12.2014

Community

James Bond ball brings hope to children in Luxembourg

Guests to a glitzy fundraising ball made a difference to the lives of children with life limiting illnesses after helping to raise more than 20,000 euros for Make-A-Wish Luxembourg.

17.11.2014

Luxembourg

Crowning moment for two Luxembourg residents

Two Luxembourg lookers were crowned Miss and Mr Luxembourg at a ceremony in Mondorf-les-Bains on Saturday night.

16.11.2014

Culture & Life

Wort's on - Weekend events

Take a peek at a selection of events going on in Luxembourg this weekend in our Wort's on guide!

3 6 min. 31.10.2014

Culture & Life

Luxembourg could return to Eurovision in San Marino collaboration

For the first time ever a collaboration between two countries San Marino and Luxembourg could be on the cards as a joint candidate for 2015.

2 min. 28.10.2014

Culture & Life

Culture Minister agrees to Luxembourg's Eurovision return

With Luxembourg being one of the most multicultural countries in Europe it is dismaying to many citizens as to why it is no longer part of the continent's biggest cultural event, the Eurovision Song Contest

26.10.2014

Culture & Life

Eurovision Gala Night 2014 winner is...

Luxembourg's 7th Eurovision Gala Night took place in a packed Chapito hall of Casino 2000 on Saturday. This time it was on a huge scale compared to previous years, in the presence of the Minister of Culture Maggy Nagel and deputy prime-minister Etienne Schneider

3 min. 26.10.2014

Economics

Luxembourg tourism cluster launched

The Ministry of Economy and some 20 companies and institutions active in the tourism and conference sector have signed an agreement to form a cluster to share their expertise.

24.10.2014

Culture & Life

Wort's on – Weekend events

Discover paintings by “Turkey's Picasso” at Neimënster this weekend or explore the American continent at CNA. Experience African rhythms, see gritty theatre or enjoy Eurovision pop. All this and more is on offer in Luxembourg this weekend.

2 4 min. 23.10.2014

Culture & Life

Conchita Wurst cancels Luxembourg show at last minute

It came as quite a shock to organisers when at the last minute Conchita Wurst suddenly cancelled her appearance in Luxembourg just three days before the event

1 2 min. 23.10.2014

Economics

India meets Luxembourg at Diwali celebrations

The Indian Business Chamber of Luxembourg's Diwali celebrations on Saturday brought together India, Luxembourg and the international community for an evening of good food, music and dance with a Bollywood flavour.

1 2 min. 19.10.2014

Culture & Life

Speculation hangs over possible museum merger

Two of Luxembourg's modern art museums could be merged in a bid to save 300,000 euros, a Luxembourg newspaper has speculated.

17.10.2014

Culture & Life

Patrick Bernatchez contemporary art exhibition opens

Artist Patrick Bernatchez presents pieces of art from two bodies of work - “Chrysalides” and “Lost in Time”- in an exhibition called “Les temps inachevés” at the Casino Luxembourg contemporary from September 27 to January 4 next year.

2 min. 25.09.2014

Community

Wonder Woman teen's daring dash for charity

An altruistic teenager with a talent for raising money has collected 2,000 euros to help grant the wish of a child with a life-limiting disease in Luxembourg.

2 min. 24.09.2014

Culture & Life

Conchita Wurst coming to Luxembourg

Winner of the 2014 Eurovision Song Contest Conchita Wurst is coming to Luxembourg in October, to Mondorf-les-Bains.

09.09.2014

Culture & Life

Johnny Logan & Alexander Rybak to perform at Luxembourg's Eurovision

Luxembourg is a bit of a powerhouse when it comes to the Eurovision. The Grand Duchy has not taken part in the actual competition since 1994 but still sits second in the all-time list of winners

2 2 min. 14.08.2014

Community

Celebrate Indian festival with Bollywood Dance event

One of the biggest Indian celebrations in Luxembourg is moving to Mondorf-les-Bains this year, where guests will be treated to a Bollywood Beats and Dance Show.

17.07.2014

Luxembourg

'White Dinner 2014' under colourful umbrellas!

They didn't know each other but they all decided to participate in the traditional “white dinner” organised by Mr and Mrs White of course, under the umbrellas covering the rue Philip II in Luxembourg City.

11.07.2014

Culture & Life

Wort's on - Weekend events

A selection of events taking place in Luxembourg this weekend

2 8 min. 11.07.2014

Culture & Life

A season at the Philharmonie comes to an end

As the Philharmonie wraps up its 2014/15 programme, new director Stephan Gehmacher can look back on his first season at the Luxembourg concert house, but a few highlights still await before the doors close for the summer.

4 min. 28.06.2014

Culture & Life

Ever wanted to participate in Eurovision?

For anyone who has ever dreamed of singing in the Eurovision song contest, that dream could be about to happen as Luxembourg gets set for its seventh Eurovision Gala Night.

29.04.2014

Community

12 finalists chosen for Miss Portugal-Luxembourg 2015

It's not Miss Luxembourg, it's not Miss Portugal, but it is Miss Portugal-Luxembourg and on Saturday the 12 finalists for 2015 were chosen.

28.04.2014

Culture & Life

Celebrating the cultures of the European Institutions in Luxembourg

It is not only civil servants who benefit from the establishment of European Institutions in Luxembourg – the general public does too.

3 min. 03.04.2014

Community

Watch the birdie! - Cultural workshop for expatriates explores fascinating Luxembourg tradition

Families avoided the rain on Saturday when they attended the "Paint a Péckvillchen" event held by the Lux Meet Greet Discover Group at the Casino museum in Luxembourg City.

30.03.2014

Culture & Life

Luxembourg arts sector facing budget cuts

Luxembourg's cultural institutions are facing hefty funding cuts under the 2014 budget, prompting the country's philharmonic orchestra to cancel a tour to China.

2 min. 14.03.2014