Animation & Film Industry: CEE Animation Forum has selected 33 European projects for its 14th edition in Pilsen (Nov 10–12), spanning features, series, shorts and student films, with strong Central and Eastern European representation. Luxembourg Culture & Society: A Luxembourg elementary school teacher, a Bosnian genocide survivor, was dismissed after social media posts about Gaza; the ministry says the decision followed alleged anti-Semitism, while supporters argue it was criticism of Israeli policy. Education & Transparency: MPs questioned the handling of Luxembourg’s ALPHA school literacy pilot, focusing on delays and the withholding of parts of scientific reporting, with calls for clearer procedures. Children Online Safety (EU): The EU moves toward “safe by design” rules for social media, with an expert panel backing restrictions for under-13s and shifting responsibility onto platforms. Music in Luxembourg: Differdange’s Blues Express Festival drew thousands, with steam trains and a mining train ferrying visitors to multiple stages across the night. Scouting & Diversity: Around 1,300 Scouts and Guides gathered in Bonnevoie for the 103rd Pow-Wow, celebrating Luxembourg’s cultural diversity through games and community activities. Health & Lifestyle: The Happy Planet Index 2026 shows uneven progress on climate-linked wellbeing, with new gender analysis highlighting who is getting closer to a “good life” without costing the Earth.