The most important thing from the Easter weekend: grief for Pope, Eemaische and a controversial bar
Reactions to Pope death
The Luxembourg Archbishop Jean-Claude Hollerich is considered a possible successor to the Pope, according to insiders. In one interview However, the influential cardinal waves off: others are more suitable than he was to inherit the late Francis. The head of the Roman Catholic Church died on Easter Monday at the age of 88.
More articles on the death of Pope Francis:
Jean-Claude Juncker about Pope Francis: « He was braked »
« It hurts very much » – Luxembourg mourns the loss of Pope Francis
Cardinal Hollerich does not see himself as a new pope
So it goes on after the death of Pope Francis
The return of the Péckvillercher
On Easter Monday, the Grand Rue from Nospelt turned into a colorful festival area. Thousands of visitors also frolicked in the capital. The occasion was the traditional Eemaian arts of art on Easter Monday. The focus is particularly on the famous tone pipes in bird form, which are lovingly called « Péckvillercher » – every year in new colors and designs.
Ceramics, culture and special sounds: Péckvillercher as far as the eye can see
Car-sons bring generations together
It is a meeting that has become an integral part of the Easter program in recent years: the car-sons on and around the marketplace in Echternach. This was once again clear this Sunday.
Tin, petrol and enthusiasm: The car-sons bring generations together
Cell phone -free zone from Tuesday
Minister of Education Claude Meisch has announced a ban on smartphones at primary schools. However, the precise requirements of the ministry are unclear what leads to teachers and parents. Some schools already have their own regulations for dealing with cell phones, so the official ban does not change anything for you. The teacher union welcomes the ban, but criticizes the unclear requirements. A clear guideline is missing how to deal with violations.
Minister Meisch pushes through a mobile phone ban – teachers lack a clear line
Also read the comment from LW journalist Simone Molitor:
« Wischiwaschi » instead of solutions – this is typical of education policy
ADHD on Tikkok, Instagram and Co.
Experts from Luxembourg warn that ADHD is banalized on social networks. On platforms such as TikTok, more and more content are published via ADHD, which can lead to people diagnosing themselves and making dangerous self -diagnosis. However, the diagnosis of ADHD requires extensive experience and further training. ADHD is a developmental disorder of the nervous system that can manifest itself in inattentiveness, impulsiveness and hyperactivity.
Experts warn: ADHD is banalized
Excitement around « Tiny Bar » in Remich
From May, visitors to the Tiny Bar on the banks of the Moselle in Remich sip their cocktails between palm trees and under parasols. The bar has been a hit for customers since it was founded three years ago, but the mood has turned in the Remich town council. The opposition is bothered by the fact that the wooden in-pub is spreading more and more on the community’s own meadow.
Too big, too much competition: criticism of Tiny Bar in Remich
Secured property with rare value
« Unusual » is certainly the term that best suits this property, which is only offered a few steps from the Luxembourg border – because it is a real highly secure fortress! For some time now, a bunker has been offered for sale by a Belgian real estate agency. The rather atypical property, which is located in the Courtil industrial estate in Gouvy, recently attracted the National Press’s attention.
Secured property with rare value
Why does Trump actually want Greenland?
« We need Greenland for national and even international security, » said Donald Trump in a speech before the congress on March 6, 2025. Is the island with less than 60,000 inhabitants really so important? A look at the cards reveals a lot.
But not only the USA flirts with the cold piece of land. China is also very interested in Greenland. Apparently, both great powers want a piece of the island. But what do the residents of Greenland say?
Why Trump was targeting Greenland
Would you like to deepen them in more into the topic? Then it goes to the second part:
Grönland’s mineral resources spark a dispute between China and the USA
The Prime Minister in the Télécran interview
In the interview, Luc Frieden expresses concern about developments in the USA under President Trump. He hopes that Trump and Vice President Vance perceive the feelings of Europeans and emphasizes the need to forge new alliances. Peace also talks about the current crises and the difficulties to achieve a shoulder in politics. But that’s not the only thing that has to say peace that once studied in the USA himself.
Luc Frieden: « It is not America that I love »
A Luxembourg in the island paradise in the South Pacific
In Luxembourg, an average of 255 inhabitants share a square kilometer country. The Luxembourgers feel that this is not exactly a little every day in full cities, further increasing construction projects and the daily daucks on A1, A3 and A4. Not entirely at the other end of the scale (record holder is Greenland with 0.1) is the islands of Vanuatu with 24 inhabitants per square kilometer, which is composed in the South Pacific from 83 islands, of which according to official information 67 are inhabited.
On the main island of Efate, Gilbert Fries also ended up a Luxembourg in the distant paradise, which is certain after discussions with various authorities: « I am the only Luxemburger in Vanuatu ».
« I’m the only Luxembourg in Vanuatu »
Corinne Cahen wants to know again
Former Family Minister Carinne Cahen is again applying for a leading position in her party. In a party internal letter, the 51-year-old MP and lay judge of the city of Luxembourg announces that he wants to run as Vice President of the Liberals. As the new party chairman and successor of Lex delles has himself Carole Hartmann put in position.
