From the forest fire to the classic car: that was the weekend
How Memes take the trade war with humor
In the middle of the trade war between the USA and China, a completely different topic causes a stir: humor. Internet users take Donald Trump’s tariffs on the shovel-from penguin-memes to quick-witted ridicule messages. The « Luxembourg Word » has devoted itself to the fun side of current economic policy and put together a collection of the best memes.
Have you already laughed at Trump and his tariffs today?
Against the forgetting: Luxembourg women recognize the new association in the concentration camp
Her stories are hardly known – and yet they testify to incredible courage: Luxembourg women who fought in resistance and suffered from concentration camps. A newly founded association, the « Associatioun Fir d’frae vu Lëtzebuerg on Zwetete Weltkrich », wants to preserve its voices and bring back to public awareness. The association sees itself as a voice for those who have had no more – and as a reminder of how valuable freedom, humanity and memory are.
New club would like to remind you of Luxembourg women in the concentration camp
What the « Kledederstuff » means for refugees
Marie-Jeanne is on the road for more than two hours-across Luxembourg, with several changes to arrive in the « Kledederstuff » in Schouweiler on a Tuesday morning. The young woman from Cameroon lives in a transition home in the north of the country and takes the tedious journey because there is no comparable offer there. Clothing that others no longer need becomes a piece of relief everyday – and a sign of sympathy. What is a little something for many means for other practical help and a piece of normality.
In the « Kledederstuff » the dignity costs five euros
Heavy forest fire in Belgium – CGDIS helps out
About 100 hectares of forest fell victim to a forest fire at Houffalize on Saturday in windy weather. The Belgian fire brigade alerted its Luxembourg colleagues to support. And that, sorry, didn’t torch for long. Unfortunately, it was not your only vegetation fire for the day.
CGDIS helps with a large forest fire in the Belgian Houffalize
Why we have to learn not to do anything again
In a world that raises productivity to virtue, doing nothing seems like a taboo break. But especially in times of stress or illness, the body – and especially the mind – needs a break. Psychologist Prof. Dr. Claus Vögele explains why it is so difficult for us to just come to rest. Because true relaxation only begins when we stop having to keep ourselves busy. Leadow, as old -fashioned as the word may sound, is more current than ever – as a key to creativity, mental health and inner balance.
Pitfalls of the cold time: why we have to learn again not to do anything
Star Wars, Kitt and Ghostbusters: So was the Luxcon
The Luxcon, the popular festival for all fans of science fiction, fantasy and horror cultures, opened its goals in the forum in the forum in Luxembourg-City and offered an exciting first day full of creativity, fun and exciting program.
Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Horror: Luxcon inspires fans in the capital
Coffee with physics: How a water jet can revolutionize the filter coffee
Filter coffee is more than just a guard – it is ritual, science and now even a research object. While the beans are getting more and more expensive, physicists have now discovered a simple but effective trick to get maximum taste out of a little powder: it depends on the right water jet. If you pay attention to height, pressure and technology when pouring it up, you can not only prepare the morning coffee not only aromatic, but also more efficiently. A small lever with a big impact – directly from the laboratory into the kitchen.
Study proves: This is how you pour the perfect cup of filter coffee
Spring cleaning for the lawn: This is how the green carpet becomes fit again
Winter has left traces – on sidewalks, in beds and especially on the lawn. Anyone who becomes active now laid the foundation for a dense, healthy and strong green grass area. With rake, roller and the right timing, leafest, bumps and disease carriers can be removed. Agricultural biologist Martin Bocksch knows: Spring is the most important time for lawn care. Because only a well -prepared lawn can shine with rich green and little maintenance in the course of the year.
A good start for the lawn – in four steps
A impulse buyer on the classic car maart « »
At this year’s classic car maart, François Feller separates from a treasure – but many jewels with history (N) are still waiting in his collection. Steve Remesch met the 84-year-old « late-professionally » car lover and wrote down some of the anecdotes.
François Fellers love for the noble sheet: « I am an absolute impulse buyer »
Like a Luxembourg woman in Pforzheim jewelry designed
For Charlize Felten, jewelry is more than just accessory – it is an expression of creativity, craft and passion. Even as a child, fascinated by shiny materials, the 23-year-old Luxembourgian deepens her art of forging and designing in the German Goldstadt Pforzheim. In conversation with the « Luxemburger Word », she tells of her way, which led her from the first attempts at handicrafts to internships to studying in jewelry design.
