Luxembourg gets new Grand Duke with royal abdication

Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign Friday with Prince Guillaume set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri, who officially abdicates on the same day, ending a 25-year reign. The small European nation of about 680,000 people is to light up...

Luxembourg’s grand duke to abdicate after 25 years, passing throne to son

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EU Leaders Stall €140 Billion Ukraine Loan Over Frozen Russian Assets Dispute

As reported by three informed officials to the British publication Financial Times EU leaders at an informal summit in Copenhagen could not reach consensus on the proposed 140-billion-euro loan for Ukraine, relying on frozen Russian assets....

Luxembourg City: Traffic and transit changes for weekend festivities

Commuters and residents should prepare for significant travel disruptions in Luxembourg City this Friday, as traffic restrictions are introduced for the change of throne festivities. In preparation for the festivities surrounding the change of...

Embodies 'stability and independence': Luxembourg gets new Grand Duke with royal abdication

Luxembourg ushers in a generational shift on Friday as 43-year-old Prince Guillaume prepares to take the throne, succeeding his father in a carefully choreographed royal transition. Luxembourg will enthrone a new sovereign Friday with Prince...

October 3, 2025: Russia’s Drone Attacks, US-Qatar Pact, EU Financial Disputes

In the morning of October 3, 2025, the world’s attention is focused on several key events: from Russia’s deployment of unmanned aerial vehicles against Ukraine to the United States’ new positions on safeguarding Qatar and financial discussions in...

Luxembourg gets a new ruler today: here’s what will happen as an abdication and accession unfold

Luxembourg gets a brand new ruler and consort today and it will all happen in historic ceremonies in the heart of the tiny country. Grand Duke Henri, who has reigned for 25 years, will step aside in favour of his eldest son, Prince Guillaume....

This is the throne of Europe’s newest ruler: Luxembourg’s soon to be Grand Duke has chosen an historic piece

The throne that will be used by the newest ruler in Europe has been unveiled just hours before he takes power. Prince Guillaume is set to become Grand Duke of Luxembourg on the morning of October 3 2025 when his father, Henri, steps aside in his...

Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg chooses discreet diamonds for her first portrait as a consort

The future Grand Duchess of Luxembourg has chosen a symbolic tiara for her first official portrait as consort of the tiny European nation. Princess Stephanie of Luxembourg has worn the Belgian Scroll tiara in the new painting which marks the start...

The European Film Festival - CINEU debuts in Madrid

FESTIVALS / AWARDS Spain by Alfonso Rivera 02/10/2025 - Throughout October and November, audiences in the neighbourhoods of the Spanish capital will be able to enjoy a selection of films that have been screened at Cannes, Berlin and Venice Green...

On the eve of his accession, Luxembourg’s soon to be Grand Duke is immortalised on canvas

The first official painted portraits of Luxembourg’s soon to be ruler have been released on the anniversary of his accession. With just hours to go until Prince Guillaume becomes Grand Duke, three paintings have been unveiled which will act as...

Luxembourg's future Grand Duke pictured ahead of ascention

Prince Guillaume is set to succeed his father, Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, on the throne this Friday, marking the European state's first change of monarch in 25 years. Ahead of the royal abdication, the Maison du Grand-Duc has released a...

EU Leaders Weigh Plan to Tap Frozen Russian Assets for €140 Billion Ukraine Loan

European Union leaders backed in principle a plan to use frozen Russian assets for a €140 billion loan to Ukraine but postponed final approval amid legal concerns. European Union leaders have signaled support for a plan to use frozen Russian...

France, Belgium among 6 countries to recognise Palestine at UN

Dozens of world leaders gathered at the United Nations on Monday to embrace a Palestinian state, a landmark diplomatic shift nearly two years into the Gaza war that faces fierce resistance from Israel and its close ally the United States....

EU’s top prosecutor turns up heat on Greek PM over immunity row

EU chief prosecutor Laura Kövesi ramped up pressure on Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday, urging constitutional reform to scrap immunity rules that shield ministers from corruption probes involving EU funds. Speaking at a press...

Luxembourg’s grand duke to abdicate, passing throne to his son

This photo combination shows Grand Duke Henri of Luxembourg, (left), Dec 1, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and Luxembourg's Crown Prince Guillaume in Tokyo, June 10, 2024. (AP) LUXEMBOURG, Oct 2, (AP):A monarchy at the heart of Europe is...

Belgium says EU states must share risk to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine

By Andrew Gray and Jan Strupczewski COPENHAGEN (Reuters) -Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has asked other EU leaders to guarantee they will share the risks if frozen Russian assets held in his country are used to finance loans to Ukraine. At...

Belgian PM De Wever leaves door open for Ukraine reparation loan

COPENHAGEN – Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever said on Thursday that he would back the European Commission’s Ukraine “reparation loan” if concerns about the liability and legality of using frozen Russian assets held in Belgium are addressed....

FT: EU leaders fail to agree on €140 billion loan to Ukraine using frozen Russian assets

EU leaders failed to make progress on a €140 billion loan to Ukraine against frozen Russian assets at a summit in Copenhagen on October 1. Belgium refused to lift its objection, while France and Luxembourg are concerned about the legal...

What does international law say about Israel's flotilla interception?

The seizure of the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, with Greta Thunberg and other European activists on board, is raising questions over the legality of Israel's interception, the Gaza blockade, and the future of the affected...