European Union In 1985, Luxembourg was one of the 5signatories of the Schengen agreements. Today 26countries are part of the Schengen area. In 1985, Luxembourg was one of the 5signatories of the Schengen agreements.
European Union Since 1965, Luxembourg has been 1 of 3 capitals of the European Union. The other two are Brussels and Strasbourg.Since 1965, Luxembourg has been 1 of 3 capitals of the European Union.
E-embassies in Luxembourg E-embassies are an innovative concept in diplomatic relations that ensure the hosting of sensitive data in a friendly country with guarantees of immunity. In the Grand Duchy, Estonia's e-embassy is a world first.
Wine tourism: when wine growers open their doors to you Wine tourism is gaining more and more momentum. It is about experiencing wine in all of its glory. Wine growers delight in opening their doors to you so you can taste their grapevine products, so feel free to cross their threshold.
A drone working for the L&R Kox Estate Drones are in the process of revolutionising our society. Although certain sectors still await their entry into action, they have already begun to invade the world of wine. The L&R Kox Estate has been using a drone since 2019 to spray its vines.
Luxembourg in Figures 'Luxembourg in Figures' presents all the facets of Luxembourg in the form of figures and infographics. Published by Statec and updated every year, this brochure provides you with concise and reliable information on subjects as diverse as the labour market, the natural environment and population trends. The 2020 edition also contains a chapter dedicated to Covid-19.
European heritage days - let's go! The European Heritage Days in Luxembourg kicked off this Friday, September 25. Under the theme Patrimoine et éducation - Apprendre pour la vie! (Heritage and education - Learning for life!) various activities and events will be offered over ten days.
Special Luxembourgish wines Discover special Luxembourgish wines: late harvest, straw wine, ice wine and crémants. Unique vintages await you!
Quality wines with a personality Luxembourg's wines are not only popular in Luxembourg, but are also enjoying increasing international success. The reason behind this is the focus on quality. We spoke with Romain Schneider, Minister for Agriculture, Viticulture and Rural Development, about the Luxembourg...
Sustainability Bond Framework On 2 September 2020, Luxembourg launched its Sustainability Bond Framework, which meets the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA) Green, Social and Sustainability Bonds principles, the standard in the field. Just a few days later, the country also issued the first...
Luxembourg's vineyards - small but excellent Why not find out all about Luxembourg wines before taking a trip to the Moselle region? On your marks, with tasting glasses at the ready!
Sustainable wines in the making Luxembourg's wines and crémants enjoy a very high reputation far beyond the borders of the Grand Duchy; a reputation that is founded in a millennia-old winemaking tradition. In Luxembourg, that tradition now extends into a paradigm shift in...
AOP – guaranteed good wines How do you recognise high quality wines? Simple: look out for the "Appellation d’origine protégée", or AOP label. This registered designation does not only tell you exactly where the wine comes from, it also means that you are buying...
Beers in Luxembourg Whether it's on a night out, for a relaxed evening at home or for a festive occasion – Luxembourgers love their beer! The country's beer brewing tradition goes back to at least the 1300s, and today this beverage remains...
Crémant The Crémant de Luxembourg is the latest addition to the range of great sparkling wines of the Moselle region. Since its creation in 1991, the term 'Crémant de Luxembourg' has known a remarkable boom. Today, virtually every vintner has at...
Moselle: a grape and wine growing region Located in the East of the country, the Moselle is named after the river that draws the 42km of natural border between the Grand Duchy and Germany. Discover the Moselle region through its wine-growing heritage.
OAI Project Owner's Prize 2020 The winners of the 2020 edition of the Bauhärepräis OAI, the Luxembourg award for outstanding building projects, have been unveiled! Some 257 real estate projects in Luxembourg were competing in nine categories and for one of the special prizes. Check...
Gringgo: fair and ethical trade in Luxembourg 'Don't wait, act!' This is the motto of Gringgo, a cooperative in the canton of Redange that offers consumers and suppliers the opportunity to move towards fair trade.
Water activities Are you a water lover looking for an water activity for the summer that's either fun, sporty or gentle? Then welcome to the Grand Duchy, where the lakes and rivers are great for swimming and a host of other water activities.
Luxembourg's rose-growing heritage Did you know that Luxembourg was referred to as Rose Country in the late 19th and early 20th century? Discover the past and present of Luxembourg's rose heritage.