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5 fun cycling tours that let you vacation on two wheels
The Week Magazine
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August 19, 2025
Seeing the sights from the back of a bike is one way to become fully immersed in a new place and get your heart pumping. These five exhilarating bike tours will have you gliding by beautiful scenery, enjoying the sunshine and fresh air. Tour...
Findel Airport: Forged documents discovered on Athens flights to Luxembourg
RTL Today
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August 19, 2025
Two separate checks on flights from Athens to Findel earlier this month uncovered several passengers carrying false documents. On Tuesday, 5 August, officers from the Airport Police Unit, working with Customs and Excise officials, inspected a...
Animal abandonment in Luxembourg: Cats more affected than dogs, but no clear national figures
RTL Today
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August 19, 2025
While France records over 200,000 pet abandonments each year, Luxembourg appears less affected. However, the lack of precise national statistics makes it difficult to assess the true scale of the problem. In France, the OCAD (Observatory for the...
Healthcare gaps: Health Minister Martine Deprez outlines uneven spread of doctors across Luxembourg
RTL Today
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August 19, 2025
In response to a parliamentary question from MPs André Bauler and Gilles Baum, Health Minister Martine Deprez revealed that Luxembourg has 3,541 practising doctors, with significant imbalances in their distribution across the country. The 3,541...
Making Luxembourg Home: 'Housing is definitely one of the biggest challenges'
RTL Today
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August 19, 2025
Argentine entrepreneur Verónica Arias has settled in Luxembourg, blending her heritage with local life through family and her food truck. Argentine entrepreneur Verónica Arias jumped continents when she moved to the Grand Duchy in 2021, returning...
Heritage, luxury and Geberit AquaClean Alba @Hôtel des Postes, Luxembourg
TPH News
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August 19, 2025
The Mandarin Oriental, located on the Peloponnese peninsula brings holidaymakers to one of Greece’s most unspoilt regions. It's not just the flamingos, sandy beaches and azure-blue sea that make the hotel so appealing – Geberit shower toilets also...
Schueberfouer 2025: Luxembourg’s iconic fair adds exciting mix of attractions and flavours
RTL Today
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August 19, 2025
Set to open on 22 August, the Schueberfouer will offer six new rides and six new food stalls this year. Once again, the fair will feature both traditional favourites and fresh attractions. In total, six new rides and six new food outlets have been...
Sunday interview: René Closter reflects on foundation and future of Luxembourg Air Rescue
RTL Today
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August 17, 2025
René Closter, founder of Luxembourg Air Rescue (LAR), reflects on the challenges of creating the service in 1988 and its evolution into a world-class lifesaving organisation with helicopters, ambulance aircraft, and roughly 185,000 members. A few...
Thailand already a tourism powerhouse, no need to follow Vietnam’s visa-free move
Pattaya Mail
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August 17, 2025
Thailand’s diverse attractions—from beaches to temples—continue to draw millions of tourists annually, with authorities actively addressing challenges like taxi scams, double pricing, and road safety to enhance visitor experiences. (Photo by...
Swimming: All Luxembourg bathing waters safe from algae this weekend
RTL Today
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August 16, 2025
Luxembourg’s bathing waters remain open this weekend, with tests confirming that no blue-green algae blooms are affecting Remerschen, Weiswampach, Echternach, or the Upper-Sûre lake. The good news for swimmers is that none of Luxembourg’s official...
Wildfires abroad: When and how can I cancel my holiday for free?
RTL Today
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August 15, 2025
Wildfires can throw holiday plans into chaos. The Luxembourg consumer protection association explains what travellers need to know. Wildfires in southern Europe are once again disrupting popular holiday destinations. Portugal and Spain are among...
Healthy growth rate: Luxembourg City tourism thrives despite rainy start to summer
RTL Today
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August 12, 2025
Luxembourg City's streets remain busy with visitors this summer, as attractions such as the Casemates, the LUGA horticultural exhibition, and guided tours of the Grand Ducal Palace continue to draw large numbers. The Luxembourg City Tourist Office...
Read This If You’re Traveling to Europe Soon: A Major EU Border Rule Change Is Coming
Wego Travel Blog
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August 15, 2025
*Images are for illustration purpose only EES starts 12 October 2025: stamps out, biometrics in What changes: The Schengen Area is replacing manual passport stamps with a digital entry/exit record (the so-called EES – Entry Exit System). On your...
Mondercange and Luxembourg City: Police warn of burglars targeting homes overnight
RTL Today
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August 15, 2025
Several break-ins were reported over the last few hours, say police. On Thursday evening, intruders broke into a house on Rue Neuve, Mondercange, by smashing a window at the back of the property. In Luxembourg City, a break-in attempt occurred at...
Caro tries: Oné Toastbar – authentic, heartfelt, with a creative Asian twist
RTL Today
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August 18, 2025
Since opening last October, word about Oné Toastbar has been quietly spreading around Luxembourg, let's see what it's all about! Chong explained to me that after working as a restaurant manager, he wanted to be more hands-on in the kitchen. Not in...
Bulgaria Included in New 45-Day Visa-Free Travel to Vietnam
Novinite
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From today, travelers from 12 countries, including Bulgaria, can enter Vietnam for tourism without a visa for up to 45 days, regardless of passport type. This measure comes as part of Vietnam’s program to promote tourism and boost international...
Alternative getaways (8): Belgium – more than shopping and beaches
RTL Today
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August 15, 2025
Belgium, just over the border, surprises with culture, nature, and flavours beyond chocolate and waffles, making it ideal for a spontaneous escape. Many Luxembourgers know Belgium from shopping trips to Maasmechelen, Knokke, or visits to the...
Starting August 15, Bulgarians Can Travel Visa-Free to Vietnam for 45 Days
Bulgarian News Agency
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Starting August 15 until August 14, 2028, Bulgarian citizens can travel to Vietnam visa-free for tourism purposes for a period of up to 45 days, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on its website here on Friday. The condition is that...
Travel green: Top 10 cleanest countries leading the fight against pollution
The Times of India
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In an era marked by environmental challenges, such as pollution, deforestation, and climate change, it takes a lot for a nation to manage their environmental responsibilities. In this context, the Environmental Performance Index (EPI) provides a...
Canadians to be fingerprinted in Europe starting in October 2025
Time Out
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It's confirmed: Canadians travelling to the European Union will now face new fingerprinting and biometric requirements. The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will phase out passport stamps for non-EU visitors, including Canadians and Americans, and...