Esch teenagers charged with father’s New Year murder
Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of their father in Esch-sur-Alzette on New Year’s Day. The man, aged 54, was found seriously injured in a flat in Esch-sur-Alzette.
Despite a rapid emergency services response, the man succumbed to his injuries shortly afterwards in hospital. According to the initial police report, the cause of death was stabbing.
Wet and warm 2024 for Luxembourg as world broke new heat record
Luxembourg experienced its eighth-warmest year last year since records began in 1947, as a mild winter pushed up average temperatures, the country’s national weather agency Meteolux said on Thursday.
The average temperature recorded at the weather station at Findel Airport across the year was 10.5°C, which is 0.8°C less than in 2020, which remains the warmest year to date. Last year’s average temperature was also below that of 2023, according to the Meteolux data.
Prices for all types of homes in Luxembourg fell throughout 2024
Old houses were 2.6% cheaper at the end of 2024 than at the start of the year, but prices of flats and brand new homes deteriorated less, atHome said.
After a prolonged period of higher borrowing costs, the reduction in interest rates by the European Central Bank, as well as fiscal measures by the Luxembourg government, have already started stimulating demand, according to atHome, and the outlook for 2025 indicates that the market will pick up again.
Tram and train works planned for 2025
The coming year will mark the launch of the tram to Luxembourg’s airport but other railway works are also planned causing disruptions for commuters but improvements in the longer term.
At several times and on different lines of the CFL network, train traffic will come to a halt for major works. Substitute bus services will then be put in place. Here are the main disruptions scheduled for 2025.
The big event of 2025 for Luxtram is the entry into service of the section between Luxexpo and Findel airport, scheduled for Sunday 2 March.
Restaurants, shops and hotels slated to open in 2025
Last year saw a slate of shops and restaurants close in Luxembourg City – including brands like Esprit, Scotch & Soda but also a local butcher and Michelin-starred Pavillon Eden Rose – but there are better news on the horizon for 2025.
With new shops and places to eat and sleep, 2025 promises lots of developments in the retail and hospitality sectors, including a new hypermarket and new hotels and gourmet restaurants.