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'Fantastic for the children': Pool on wheels brings swim lessons to rural France
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (314+ words) Armed with swimsuits, caps and goggles, rural French children are gaining access to swimming lessons close to home at an unlikely venue: a retrofitted trailer truck. The mobile aquatic centre adopted by France's northeastern Moselle region is bringing crucial swimming…...
What's On for families: Week of 9–15 February: Erasmus, camouflage fun, edible asteroids, and more
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (771+ words) From camouflaging animals, to sensory exploration and asteroids, this week is packed with things to do - not even counting Pancake Day and Valentine's! Alongside the screenings, attendees can take part in an interactive Q&A with the young creators and…...
Open letter controversy: PhD students allege pressure to sign as Uni.lu faces scrutiny
3+ day, 5+ hour ago (472+ words) A number of PhD students at the University of Luxembourg have stated they felt obligated to sign a recent open letter in support of the institution. In a Thursday morning interview with Radio 100,7, the letter's initiator, Skerdi Zanaj, stated it…...
RTL Jobdag: Increasing amount of job-seekers in Luxembourg
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (266+ words) ADEM, the National Employment Agency, declared a 17,7% rise in qualified people looking for work in 2025. Julien is 24 years old and has been looking for a job for a month: "I completed my bachelor's degree in Arlon, as an Executive Assistant,…...
Debate and reality: The uneven path of LGBTQIA+ education in Luxembourg's schools
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (735+ words) What are students really learning about LGBTQIA+ topics in schools? The question of how schools should address LGBTQIA+ issues came into sharp focus in the Chamber of Deputies in 2024. Two major petitions, each gathering over 4,500 signatures, prompted a parliamentary debate....
Polarising issue: 14 petitions submitted against unisex toilets at LTC secondary school
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (172+ words) Polarising issue: 14 petitions submitted against unisex toilets at LTC secondary school'RTL Today The planned introduction of unisex toilets at the Lyc'e Technique du Centre (LTC) has sparked significant opposition, generating an unprecedented 14 parliamentary petitions against the proposal. As of Wednesday…...
Higher Education: Ministry launches external audit of University of Luxembourg governance
1+ week, 1+ day ago (115+ words) Higher Education: Ministry launches external audit of University of Luxembourg governance'RTL Today Following recent criticism of the working environment and internal procedures at the university, Minister for Research and Higher Education St'phanie Obertin announced the launch of an external ministerial…...
Opposing coalition partner: CSV rejects unisex school toilet plan as pupils and parents voice privacy fears
1+ week, 4+ day ago (481+ words) The parliamentary group of the Christian Social People's Party (CSV) has come out firmly against plans to introduce unisex toilets in schools, as criticism grows from pupils and parents who say the proposal raises concerns about privacy and safety. The…...
Healthcare staff, IT professionals, artisans...: Government announces new international recruitment strategy
1+ week, 4+ day ago (423+ words) Attracting working professionals from abroad has become increasingly difficult in Luxembourg, and, paired with a lack of qualified candidates, has caused issues for numerous sectors within the country. To remedy this, the Ministers of Labour and the Economy have announced…...
Allegations of systemic issues: University of Luxembourg defends working conditions as MPs raise audit concerns
1+ week, 6+ day ago (820+ words) The University of Luxembourg has responded to recent media reports raising concerns about working conditions, internal promotion procedures and the work climate, particularly within the Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance. The institution says it takes all allegations seriously, including…...