In autumn, most red kites in Luxembourg migrate to southern Europe or North Africa. Groups of 10–20 or more red kites can be seen circling in the thermals (rising warm air) on sunny days.

The atmosphere at the festival was excellent, with everyone taking the opportunity to meet friends and exchange ideas.
The live music was outstanding, the guided tours very inspiring, and the food offered at the numerous stalls was delicious (organic and often vegetarian / vegan).

Luxembourg is currently being sued for 16 billion dollars by Russian oligarch Mikhaïl Fridman. The reason: Mr Fridman is subject to EU sanctions due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Luxembourg has frozen his assets, leading the oligarch to demand a huge compensation payment of 16 billion dollars.

In Luxembourg, the sparrow has long been ubiquitous – it has always been closely associated with human settlements. However, its population is declining – almost unbelievable for such an omnipresent and well-known bird species.

Or maybe the cracks in your driveway – or even your balcony pots – could use a splash of colour? Then don’t miss out on the freshly arrived seed mixes from “Wëllplanzesom Lëtzebuerg”.

For years, residents have been suffering from noise, dust and odours. Numerous issues remain unresolved to this day. Mouvement Ecologique Régionale Süden and BIGS are demanding: No expansion without a solution to the problems and a supervisory committee involving all stakeholders.

Until September 1st, the tender for fruit distributed by the state in schools for the year 2025-2026 was open for the 17th time. We are talking about a whopping 156 tons.

Don’t let the EU weaken the protection of nature and the environment – Hands off!

The European Commission is planning to dramatically weaken important environmental protection measures – in nature, forest and water protection!

But until September 10, everyone has the chance to raise their voice and say clearly: I am against this!

Recently, the Luxembourg Ministry of the Environment published the provisional climate emissions balance for 2024. It clearly shows that greenhouse gas emissions in key sectors remain at a far too high level. In particular, in industry, where they have risen by 21% since 2005, and in the building sector, where reductions are far below the target.

All grasshoppers chirping? Then you’ve probably never heard the large marsh grasshopper: ‘Tick – tick – tick!’ is the sound that can be heard in midsummer from very specific places.

According to Luxembourg’s climate law, the Ministry of the Environment should have published its 2024 interim report by yesterday, 31 July, at the latest, detailing the extent to which Luxembourg has met its CO₂ reduction targets for this year.

The Scenario Report 2040 by Creos aims to provide answers to these fundamental questions. It outlines how Luxembourg’s electricity grid could be expanded by 2040. But the planning is complex – and often difficult to understand.