Tom Nols

adapted for RTL Today

Luxembourg’s first birth of 2026 occurred shortly after midnight, as baby Santiago was born at 12.25am.

De Santiago Da Silva Rodrigues ass dat éischte Kand, dat 2026 hei zu Lëtzebuerg op d'Welt komm ass.

Just 25 minutes into the new year had passed before the first baby was born at the Bohler clinic in Kirchberg.

Baby Santiago was born weighing 2.38kg at 12.25am on 1 January, the first 2026 birth in Luxembourg. Both the infant and his parents are said to be doing well.

The RTL team wishes the family all the best and hopes they can get some rest!