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Luxembourg’s statistics bureau, Statec, has recently published a report on the evolution of working hours in Luxembourg and other European countries. Photo: Shutterstock
POLITICS

Working hours in Luxembourg 7% longer than neighbours in 2022

The topic of reducing average weekly working hours has received political attention in light of the upcoming municipal elections next week and the general elections scheduled for October. Statec has provided insights by revealing that the annual average working hours are 7% longer than those of the three neighbouring countries, while still being 3% less than the average working hours in the eurozone.

Kangkan Halder • 02.06.2023
Luxembourg consumed 387 Gwh of natural gas in May 2023, said the ministry of energy. Photos: Shutterstock. Montage: Maison Moderne
POLITICS

Luxembourg gas consumption down by 33% in May

Lydia Linna • 02.06.2023
Esma and national competent authorities are actively taking action in coordinating supervision in line with the Union Strategy Supervisory Priority on ‘ESG disclosures.’ Photo: Shutterstock
INSTITUTIONS

EU supervisory authorities issue warning on greenwashing risks

Kangkan Halder • 02.06.2023
The loss of the Esch-sur-Alzette town hall by the LSAP in 2017 was a national tragedy. A new generation is setting out to win it back from a coalition that appears to be very close-knit. Photo: Romain Gamba / Maison Moderne
POLITICS

Esch: big manoeuvres on rue de l’Alzette

Marc Fassone • 02.06.2023
Children, who are sometimes forced to work, need to be better protected, Luxembourg acknowledged in its campaign for a seat on the UN Human Rights Council. A recently tabled bill is a step in this direction. Photo: Shutterstock
POLITICS

Due diligence directive voted in EU parliament

Thierry Labro • 02.06.2023
Luxembourg’s GDP has continued its oscillating pattern between growth and contraction over the past five quarters, with the latest quarter being the strongest among them. Photo: Kangkan Halder / Maison Moderne
ECONOMY

Luxembourg GDP bounces to 2% in Q1, wages boosted by 4%

Kangkan Halder • 02.06.2023
Compared to April, Luxembourg households experienced an improvement in their sentiments in May regarding their finances and consumption. Archive photo: Matic Zorman / Maison Moderne
ECONOMY

Consumer confidence recovers marginally in May

Kangkan Halder • 01.06.2023
The Indigo Neo application will allow people to pay for parking in Luxembourg City from Thursday 1 June. Photo: Mathilde Obert / Maison Moderne
INSTITUTIONS

Luxembourg City launches app for parking payment

Mathilde Obert • 01.06.2023
On Thursday 1 June, the central bank of Luxembourg celebrates its 25th anniversary. Archive photo: Christophe Lemaire / Maison Moderne
INSTITUTIONS

Marking 25 years of the Central Bank of Luxembourg: 10 things to know

Léna Fernandes • 01.06.2023
The 2023 financial stability outlook for the euro area remains fragile amidst weak macro-financial conditions and unexpected banking sector stress in mature economies, the European Central Bank has said. Photo: European Central Bank
INSTITUTIONS

Euro area financial stability outlook remains “vulnerable”

Kangkan Halder • 31.05.2023
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First alderman Serge Wilmes (centre) and mayor Lydie Polfer (to his right) are both in favour of the creation of a municipal police force. Photo: Romain Gamba / Maison Moderne
POLITICS

Proposal for municipal police force brings together CSV and DP

Julien Carette • 30.05.2023
The University of Luxembourg and the Centre for Equal Treatment (CET) have examined the obstacles to the free movement of European workers in Luxembourg. Photo: Shutterstock
INSTITUTIONS

Five ways Luxembourg discriminates against EU workers

Mathilde Obert • 30.05.2023
Opening of the Rainbow Center on 17 May  Photo: Pit Reding
SPORTS & WELLBEING

Rainbow Center: a safe space open for everyone

Cordula Schnuer • 29.05.2023
Maxime Buck presenting his Marbles VR application during the national Jonk Fuerscher science contest in March this year. Photo: Jonk Fuerscher
EDUCATION

Luxembourg teen impresses at US science fair

Cordula Schnuer • 28.05.2023
Philippe Schmit, a partner at law firm Arendt & Medernach, says that new anti-bullying laws will help protect victims but also warned that solid company policies will help protect staff from wrongful accusations. Photo: Arendt & Medernach
SERVICES & ADVISORY

Applying “cumbersome” but sorely needed anti-bullying laws

Cordula Schnuer • 27.05.2023
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