Summer job in Luxembourg, who and how much?
Are you between 15 and 27, studying in Luxembourg or even abroad? Then you have the opportunity to apply for a summer job in Luxembourg for a maximum of 2 months. Jobs for students and under-18s are common in Luxembourg. The communes themselves...
Epiphany: taste the delicious king cake!
On January 6th in Luxembourg and in many other countries, you can taste the traditional king cake to celebrate Epiphany or Dräikinneksdag (Three Kings Day) in luxembourgish. Epiphany is a Christian celebration that takes place every year after...
De Kleeschen – St Nicholas Day (6 December)
In Luxembourg, Saint Nicholas Day is traditionally very important for all the country’s children. Luxembourgish pupils don't go to school and theyreceive gifts from “De Kleeschen”. Saint Nicholas, the traditional children’s festival in...
Christmas and Advent festivities au Luxembourg
Luxembourg is a country with a Christian tradition. Many families celebrate Christmas by sharing a good meal, after having attended the Christmas Eve mass on 24 December 24th and/or Christmas mass on December 25th. The period before Christmas is...
Mantelsonndeg, exceptional store opening on Sunday
In Luxembourg, the Mantelsonndeg, or ”Coat Sunday” is a real tradition that has been going on for years. On Sunday 25th of october, Luxembourg residents and shoppers take advantage of the exceptional opening of the shops before All Saints’ Day,...
Information on Coronavirus in Luxembourg
After an unprecedented global health crisis linked to the Covid19 coronavirus epidemic, Luxembourg went into deconfinement at the beginning of May. But since then, like all the other countries, Luxembourg has been keeping up its barrier gestures...
Home and Living fair, housing week in Luxembourg
Each year in October, all real estate professionals meet at LuxExpo for the traditional housing fair in Luxembourg. The next edition of the Home & Living Expo fair will take place from October 10 to 18, 2020 at LuxExpo The Box - Luxembourg...
Do you think about selling your property? Which elements should be taken into account?
To sell a property in the best possible way, several elements must be taken into consideration. The first step is the most accurate determination of the value of the property. This prerequisite is one of the key elements of an effective sales...
9 things to see and do in Luxembourg!
The summer goes into overtime in Luxembourg. The perfect season to visit Grand Duchy, whether you have been living in the country for a long time or have recently moved in as an expatriate. Would you like to know the unmissable places to see or...
School vacation and bank holidays 2020, 2021 and 2022
School calendar in Luxembourg Here are the official vacation dates for the 2020-2021 and 2021-2022 school years. School year 2020-2021 The new school year will begin on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. The school year will end on Thursday, July 15,...
Who are Luxembourg’s largest employers?
Luxembourg employs more than 430,000 people, both residents and cross-border commuters. Learn more about the labour market As of 1 January 2019, the largest private and public employers (more than 1,000 employees) classified by field of activity...
Summer: the perfect time to apply for a job
Summer is already well established in Luxembourg and school holidays are approaching! If you are looking for a job, we know what you think: “All recruiters are on vacation, there is no point in applying for a job”. Well, maybe you’re wrong… Few...
Luxembourg National Day: a rather special 23 June 2020
Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, the National Day will unfortunately not be celebrated in 2020 in its usual form. The traditional fireworks display is cancelled, the changing of the guard, the Te Deum will not take place this year. Only the 21...
Schueberfouer, the most popular funfair in Luxembourg in a rather special edition in 2020
The Schueberfouer is THE great fair of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. It generally takes place from the last week of August (from Saint Bartholomew’s Day) to mid-September and lasts 20 days. It is the traditional, must-attend and popular event...
A Master in Management in Luxembourg from the beginning of the 2020 academic year
The Luxembourg School of Business is pleased to announce the launch of Luxembourg’s first Master in Management. The first school year will start in September 2020 and will welcome students from all over the world. Registration is now open to...
Sprangpressessioun – Dancing procession of Echternach
Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site since November 2010, the Echternach dancing procession is a Catholic pilgrimage that takes place on Whit Tuesday. More than ten thousand people attend the pilgrimage, attracted by this unique and fabulous...
The Luxembourg City Film Festival for cinema lovers
The Luxembourg City Film Festival is the reference film event in Luxembourg. Scheduled from 5 to 15 March 2020, the 10th edition of the Luxembourg City Film Festival unfortunately had to end earlier due to the pandemic crisis linked to Covid19....
5 useful websites to know when arriving in Luxembourg
If the Just Arrived website completely and relevantly informs you of essential things to know when arriving or living as an expat in Luxembourg, specific websites remain necessary to help newcomers and residents of Luxembourg in their daily...
Notre-Dame of Fatima – Pilgrimage of the Ascension Thursday 2020
Since 1968 in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, every Thursday of Ascension, nearly 20,000 Catholics and for the majority of them of Portuguese origin, come to give thanks to the one whom they worship and cherish among all: «Nossa Senhora de Fatima...
Luxembourg Museum Days: discover the Luxembourg heritage
Luxembourg is rich in numerous museums, reflections of its history, culture and natural diversity. As every year, on the occasion of the Luxembourg Museum Days, you can discover this heritage free of charge. This year the Luxembourg Museum Days...
No ING Night Marathon Luxembourg in 2020, book your date in 2021
The ING Night Marathon de Luxembourg is THE annual sporting event not to be missed! This year, due to the health risks linked to the coronavirus epidemic, this event has unfortunately been cancelled. As a result, the date of Saturday 15 May...
Real estate prices continue to escalate. What are the prospects?
The Observatoire de l’Habitat in Luxembourg and Statec have just published the latest housing figures for the 4th quarter of 2019. These confirm the global feeling on a rise in prices during the last 12 months. Housing prices have increased by...
Oktav 2020 in livestream on your computer
Like every year, the Octave Pilgrimage and market will start the 3rd Sunday after Easter and will end the 5th Sunday after Easter in Luxembourg. The Octave feast is a traditional emblematic festivity of the capital since 1666, laden with...
Time for garage sales and flea markets!
With spring and the beautiful season, garage sales, flea markets and other flea markets animate our weekends for the greatest pleasure of all hunters and lovers of old books, furniture, toys and other decorative objects. Caution: During the...
DKV Urban Trail: Luxembourg by running!
Do you like sporting and unusual challenges? Do you want to discover Luxembourg City in a different way? Then don't miss the DKV Urban Trail de Luxembourg, Luxembourg's major sporting event! Attention: during the Coronavirus containment, all...
Duck Race in Luxembourg, a friendly event not to be missed!
Scheduled for 25 April 2020, the 19th edition of the Duck Race in Luxembourg is unfortunately postponed due to security measures linked to the Coronavirus. Sponsor a duck! The Duck Race in Luxembourg is a good opportunity to enjoy spring days...
Éimaischen and Péckvillercher to collect at the Emmaus festival
The Émaischen is a tradition in Luxembourg that takes place on Easter Monday, at the end of the traditional Easter celebrations. It means on the 13th of April 2020. If the origin of this traditional festival remains unclear, Luxembourg...
Easter traditions in Luxembourg
Spring break is coming up… Even if they are special this year because of the Covid-19 pandemic, it is nevertheless the occasion to remind what the traditional Easter holidays are and what they represent in Luxembourg. Easter is celebrated this...
Springbreak Luxembourg, be ahead of your time !
Exceptionally this year, due to restrictions regarding the Coronavirus epidemic, the Springbreak returns to Luxexpo from July 2 to 5, 2020. But the date doesn't matter! Once again, you will be able to discover all the new trends and new ideas...
Update on the Findel Cloche d’Or tramway works
Traffic facilitating measures during the work on the Luxembourg tramway Free Schuttle Bus between the railway station and Stäreplatz During the period of the tramway works in the station area (expected end of 2020) and in order to facilitate...
All you need to know about your car’s technical inspection in Luxembourg
Whether you arrive in Luxembourg with your own car or are planning to buy one, you will need to comply with Luxembourg’s technical inspection rules. What is the purpose of this inspection? Is it compulsory for everyone? When must it be carried...
4 websites that parents need to know in Luxembourg!
In Luxembourg, many activities take place every week to occupy children of all ages! If you live in Luxembourg and have children, you are probably interested in exhibitions, hobbies, summer camps or any other event for your children. Just...
Offer a pretzel to your lover on Pretzel Sunday
Typical and appreciated by everyone, the ancestral gourmet celebration of the Pretzelsonndeg takes place in mid-Lent. This year, the Bretzelsonndeg falls on 22 March 2020, the 4th Sunday of Lent. Traditionally, the Bretzelsonndeg is also the...
Real estate in Luxembourg: should you buy or rent?
Trust in the real estate market in Luxembourg has been an established reality for several years. Indeed, the Grand-Duchy benefits from a favorable conjuncture and a growing attractiveness for foreign workers. Nevertheless, it is also a...
The Moovijob Tour, job fair for Luxembourg and the Great Region
Looking for a job in Luxembourg? The Moovijob Tour 2020 postponed to 12 June 2020 will finally take place on Friday 25 september 2020 . It will take place at LuxExpo The Box in Luxembourg-Kirchberg. Job, Training and Career Fair Moovijob Tour...
Charity runs and walks in Luxembourg
Would you like to support a good cause? Here you will find several events that are both sporting and charitable. In addition, they can be attended with family, friends or colleagues. Darkness Into Light, help people in mental distress It is...
Understanding the motor no-claims bonus (bonus-malus) system in Luxembourg
The whole point of the bonus-malus scale is to encourage responsible driving behaviour and to penalise bad drivers. Although the system is used throughout Europe, each country is free to implement it as it sees fit. How does it work in...
Food trucks and Eat it, the Street Food Festival in Luxembourg
Eat it, a food-trucks festival in Luxembourg Street food lovers, this article is for you! The next edition of the Eat it street food festival is announced in Luxembourg! Street food is more and more successful in large cities, especially...
Buergbrennen, bonfire tradition on Lent Sunday
Repel winter in Luxembourg with Buergbrennen! On the first Sunday of Lent (Christian tradition before Easter), you can see impressive stakes in different villages and communes of Luxembourg: the "Buergbrennen". The Brandons Festival, held during...
Festival des Migrations, des Cultures et de la Citoyenneté
Organised by the CLAE, Liaison Committee of Foreigners’ Associations, this must-attend event in Luxembourg will take place on 28th, 29th of February and 1st of March at Luxexpo in Kirchberg. The Festival of Migrations is the celebration of...
Car insurance in Luxembourg: tips to make the right choice
You’ve just arrived in Luxembourg and need to take out car insurance for your car here? Make sure you have all the facts at hand, as there are bound to be quite a few differences with your country of origin: pricing, deductible system, extent of...
Fuesend or Carnival time
The period of February /March, depending on the year, is marked in Luxembourg by the Carnival celebrations, which are part of the beautiful Luxembourg traditions. The Carnival period officially begins in Luxembourg on 2 February,Candlemas or...
Selective waste sorting in Luxembourg: what colour bin?
At a more and more vigilant time to preserve our planet, here is a little reminder to sort your waste correctly. Several different coloured bins are at your disposal. How to find your way around? Grey bin, household waste The grey bin is...
Celebrate the light with Liichtsmessdag and eat pancakes!
Liichtmëssdag is one of the beautiful traditions that you will discover in Luxembourg on February 2nd of each year. At nightfall, you can meet processions of children with home made lanterns in the streets of your neighbourhood. Take the...
Legislation 2020, what’s changing in Luxembourg?
Each new year brings new regulation changes in Luxembourg and elsewhere. So what should we keep in mind for the 2020 vintage?
Incentives for purchasing electric vehicles
Do you know that you can benefit from financial assistance for the purchase of an electric vehicle in Luxembourg ? Introduced in 2019, this tax measure is renewed in 2020. Set up by the Luxembourg government to promote more eco-responsible...
High schools in Luxembourg open their doors to future students
Thinking about the next school year and the orientation of our children is a source of stress and we would like to postpone the decision until the latest moment. But here too, the more you prepare in advance, the less stress you will be under...
Creators Market: Luxembourg’s design know-how
On December 14 and 15, 2019, the Creators’ Market will once again open its doors at MUDAM. Theme? “Giving = Loving”! The perfect opportunity to please your loved ones for Christmas! Admission is free. Are you an expatriate in Luxembourg and...
The International Bazaar: a celebration of the cultural diversity of Luxembourg
Every year, Luxembourg hosts one of the most awaited cultural events of the year. Nearly 30,000 visitors gather around the many international stands run by more than 1,500 volunteers, representing the communities present in the Grand Duchy of...
Moving Your House From Overseas To Luxembourg
Ready to make your move to Luxembourg? While the process of moving your house from overseas to Luxembourg may seem intimidating, it’s relatively simple if you understand the requirements you must meet. So, in this guide, we’ll be taking a look...