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Life of illusion: Former Luxembourg educator finds his true calling as globetrotting magician
A steady salary as an educator was not enough to hold Christian Lavey, who traded his classroom for a life of illusion, becoming a professional magician after the pandemic prompted a radical rethink of his career. The constraints of a traditional...
EU proposes steel industry protections, rattling UK manufacturers
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union proposed Tuesday cutting free-trade quotas by 47% on steel and steel products, effectively adding large tariffs on imports from countries like China, India, Turkey, and the United Kingdom, which said the measures...

Navigating Change: Data’s Role in Germany’s Evolving Industrial Landscape
Germany’s industrial heartland, the renowned Mittelstand, is experiencing a profound transformation. A significant wave of foreign capital is reshaping the economic landscape, signaling a pivotal shift in the nature of international investment....

EU construction firms call for rules on unfair use of non-EU workers
Construction industry federations from seven European nations have called on the European Commission to introduce clear legislation governing the posting of third-country nationals (TCNs) on construction projects within the EU. Berlaymont building...

Variable vs. fixed rates: Mixed signals for homebuyers as Luxembourg mortgage rates diverge
Mortgage rates in Luxembourg have moved in opposite directions this summer, with variable rates dropping below 3% for the first time since 2022 while fixed rates have risen slightly, reflecting ongoing uncertainty in the housing market. The...

Morning Roundup: Israel marks two year anniversary of Hamas attack, abortion is enshrined into constitution, and Luxembourg activist deported
The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Tuesday, 7 October. Luxembourg WORLD EXPO – Luxembourg’s Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel is in Osaka until Friday. He’s attending the closing and thanksgiving ceremony at the Luxembourg...

Israel marks two year anniversary of Hamas attack, abortion is enshrined into constitution, and Luxembourg activist deported
The Today Radio news team brings you the latest headlines for Tuesday, 7 October. Luxembourg WORLD EXPO – Luxembourg’s Minister Xavier Bettel is in Osaka until Friday. He’s attending the closing and thanksgiving ceremony at the Luxembourg pavilion...

SRC Begins Construction of New Housing Units
The Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) has begun demolishing aging mud housing units to make way for durable two-bedroom concrete homes for its workforce. The initiative, according to Jeety Rubber, the new owner of SRC, is part of a broader...

Liberia: SRC Transforming Living Conditions for Workers, Begins Construction of New Housing Units After Dedicating 121 Newly Built and Renovated Homes
WEALA, Margibi County – The Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) has begun demolishing aging mud housing units to make way for durable two-bedroom concrete homes for its workforce. By Augustus D.R. Bortue The initiative, according to Jeety Rubber, the...

Energy prices drive decline in euro area industrial producer prices
Industrial producer prices in the euro area decreased by 0.3 per cent in August 2025 compared with July 2025, while in the EU they fell by 0.4 per cent, according to estimates from Eurostat. In July 2025, industrial producer prices had grown by...

The best tax and trust barristers in 2025
In times of political, economic, or social instability, disputes are inevitable. With the Labour government reshaping the UK’s tax landscape, from inheritance tax to VAT on school fees and the reform of non-dom status, uncertainty is on the rise....

US identity verification program expands to 40 countries
Travelers from 40 countries across Europe, Asia and the Americas will now be able to join the Clear+ identity verification program for a more seamless travel experience at US airports. International visitors can begin their Clear+ enrollment...

Hong Kong shipper Wah Kwong joins push for greener energy at ports
Hong Kong shipping firm Wah Kwong Maritime Transport has teamed up with a European partner to build shoreside power-supply projects in China and North Asia to capture opportunities from tightening emission regulations at ports. Wah Kwong last...

'I fear a new explosion in prices': Minister Meisch cautions that economic uptick could overheat housing market
Facing a deep-seated housing crisis, Housing Minister Claude Meisch is pushing for a complete rethink of Luxembourg's property model, expressing fear that a rapid market recovery would only re-ignite soaring prices. Minister of Housing Claude...

GD Guillaume's Tour de Luxembourg: A wholesome journey through sport, diversity, and community
Grand Duke Guillaume set off on a five-stop journey across the country this week, celebrating sport, inclusion, and community spirit as part of his Tour de Luxembourg. From Grevenmacher to Luxembourg City, the tour offered heartwarming encounters,...

European princesses curtsey for new Grand Duke and Grand Duchess
TODAY'S BIGGEST ROYAL STORIES Luxembourg's Grand Duke Henri officially abdicates the throne. Prince Guillaume and Princess Stephanie become Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Luxembourg. Prince William appears on Eugene Levy's The Reluctant Traveler....

CinEast Film Festival: CinEast 2025: Celebrating 18 years of Central and Eastern European cinema in Luxembourg
The 18th edition of CinEast, Luxembourg’s Central and Eastern European Film Festival, will take place from 10 to 26 October 2025, offering a rich programme of cinema, music, photography, and cultural events. This weekend's edition of The Melissa...

Manufacturer secures European distribution agreement for Disney-themed collection
Hamish Morjaria Kings Heath-based Dalian Talent Group (DTG) has secured a European distribution agreement for its new Disney candle and home fragrance collection with wholesale gift supplier Enesco. The deal covers all 70 products in the first...

Luxembourg’s grand duke will abdicate, passing the throne to his son
LUXEMBOURG (AP) — A monarchy at the heart of Europe is preparing for a generational change. Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg will abdicate the throne on Friday after 25 years as head of state in favor of his eldest son, Guillaume. Henri has filled...

FTSE 100 flat as buyback boosts Imperial Brands
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