Moien, wéi geet et?: Luxembourg's language: the cornerstone of a multilingual country

Luxembourg's rich mix of languages reflects both its multicultural roots and its modern challenges, with French opening doors, Luxembourgish anchoring identity, and growing demand reshaping how newcomers integrate. Up until recently, when arriving...

Share of young population with higher education in Romania is half of EU average

Romania is at the bottom of the European ranking in terms of the share of higher education graduates among the young population aged between 25 and 34, according to data from Eurostat, the European statistical office, quoted by Ziarul Financiar....

'Speak up – Luxembourgish connects' campaign : First 'Day of the Luxembourgish Language' to be celebrated on 26 September

Luxembourg will mark 26 September, the European Day of Languages, by officially celebrating Luxembourgish through the newly launched "Dag vun der Lëtzebuerger Sprooch", held under the theme “Schwätz mat – Lëtzebuergesch verbënnt” (Speak up –...

Evacuating Gaza children to Europe: Moral obligation or security issue?

In Gaza, more than 15,600 residents — many of whom suffer from life-threatening illnesses or conflict-related injuries —are in need of urgent medical evacuation, according to figures provided by the World Health Organization. But since the...

‘Ernest & Celestine’ Producers Embark on WW2, New York-Set Animated Adventure ‘Children of Liberty’ With Urban Handling Sales (EXCLUSIVE)

Paris-based sales company Urban has boarded “Children of Liberty,” a long-gestated New York-set animated adventure from the Oscar-nominated producers of “Ernest & Celestine.” Adapted from Robert H. Lieberman’s novel “The Nazis, My Father and Me,”...

'All we want is a normal life': Algerian refugee family faces expulsion after three years in Luxembourg

An Algerian refugee family who have lived in Luxembourg since 2022 – integrated into schools and local life – now face expulsion after their asylum claims were rejected, leaving their future uncertain. The father, a former soldier in his mid-50s,...

World's Most Educated Nations: Which country has highest literacy rate in the world?

Several countries, including Finland, Norway, Luxembourg, Andorra, Greenland, Liechtenstein, and Uzbekistan, boast a 100% literacy rate. With strong education systems and universal access to schooling, these nations top global rankings for...

Pakistani Activists Join Global Flotilla to Break Gaza Siege

Pakistani activists are among the 44 nations that have reached Tunisia to join the Global Samud Flotilla, to deliver aid and break the siege of Gaza City through sea. Gaza has been under siege, imposed by Israel’s blockade. Pakistani Senator...

Thailand: Second lèse-majesté conviction of pro-democracy activist and MP Chonthicha Jangrew, sentenced to two years and eight months in prison

THA 003 / 0624 / OBS 020.1 Conviction / Sentencing / Judicial harassment Thailand 8 September 2025 The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, a partnership of the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) and the World...

Future in doubt: No false promises, but refugee children's rights must be respected, says Ombudsman

Ombudsman for Children and Youth (Okaju) Charel Schmit said his office works to safeguard the rights of refugee children by ensuring stability during asylum procedures, avoiding false promises and urging better coordination while criticising poor...

Japan’s International Role to Promote Children’s Rights

In March, Japan’s Diet enacted a landmark budget measure eliminating tuition fees for all public high school students, removing previous income thresholds. The action was built upon the 2019 decision to offer pre-primary education free to all...

Last days of summer: Tourist numbers up as Luxembourg campsites end season on high

Luxembourg’s campsites look back on a successful summer, with strong visitor numbers, more international guests, and rising local interest, though the sector still struggles with energy costs and staffing shortages. As summer enters its final...

Pakistanis, global activists reach Tunisia to sail for Gaza on Sumud Flotilla

Pakistanis are among activists from 44 nations who have reached Tunisia to join the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international convoy aiming to deliver aid to Gaza and defy Israel’s blockade. Senator Mushtaq Ahmad Khan is among those on board,...

New support facility: Luxembourg Red Cross inaugurates youth centre in Oberglabach

Fulfilling the wish of a deceased benefactor, the Luxembourg Red Cross has inaugurated a new home in Oberglabach for vulnerable young people. The Luxembourg Red Cross has opened a new support facility for children and young people in Oberglabach,...

Swedish MP: We Need More Immigration To Save the Welfare State

To save pensions and social benefits, Sweden needs to increase—not halt—immigration. That’s the message from Jamal El-Haj, a former Social Democrat, now independent MP who resigned from his party under pressure because of unsightly ties to the...

Inside the flotilla: Luxembourg volunteer shares glimpse of preparations for Gaza

As volunteers from 44 countries ready to set sail towards the Gaza Strip, a Luxembourgish coordinator shares what it takes to organise this risky voyage. Hundreds of activists from 44 countries, including Luxembourg and as far as Australia and...

Academic research shows UK gender gap underestimated in official data for decades

Published on 06/09/2025 - 7:00 GMT+2 The UK’s gender pay gap is higher than the EU and OECD average, and more than double that of France and Spain. A new study shows that the UK’s gender pay gap is wider than official estimates suggest—by about...

Against the odds: French girl receives life-changing surgery in Luxembourg

After a two-year administrative battle that reached the French presidency, a 12-year-old girl from Lunéville has finally received a life-changing knee surgery in Luxembourg. A 12-year-old French girl has successfully undergone a rare meniscus...

Your Weekly Recap: Little progress in social talks, NATO chief visits Luxembourg, and 16 dead in Lisbon funicular accident

Your Weekly Recap for 1–5 September 2025. Here are five things you should know at the end of this week: Latest round of social talks ends with little progress NATO Secretary General visits Luxembourg as nation joins PURL project Five dead in...

Momentum Grows for New Treaty on Right to Education

Momentum is mounting for a new global treaty to secure every child’s right to free education. This week, countries gathered at the United Nations in Geneva to advance negotiations on an optional protocol to the Convention on the Rights of the...