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Luxembourg’s forests are under increasing pressure from prolonged drought and repeated heatwaves, the Nature and Forest Agency has warned. Weakened trees are more vulnerable to falling branches and instability as dry wood loses elasticity. Visitors are advised to remain on marked paths, avoid activities that could cause fires and respect temporary closures. The agency plans to promote mixed, climate-resilient forests and strengthen prevention efforts with emergency services and the interior ministry.
One in five employees in Luxembourg said they were likely to leave their jobs within nine months, according to workplace engagement platform WorkL. Overall employee engagement remained above the global benchmark at 76%, while job enjoyment, relations with managers and empowerment scored relatively well. Uncompetitive salaries, heavy workloads and a lack of transparency from senior management were among the main reasons workers considered leaving.
The Defence Directorate has apologised for publishing AI-generated images of euro banknotes featuring weapons, tanks and military aircraft. The images prompted accusations that the ministry was promoting war. The directorate said the post had not been approved by the minister and was intended to highlight Luxembourg’s military capabilities as part of a social media trend among European defence institutions. Officials promised more responsible communication in the future.
Filmland has closed its studios in Kehlen after 13 years. The production hub hosted around 80 films and approximately 150 other projects, including advertisements and post-production work. Producers and staff described the closure as the end of an era and warned that the loss of the one-stop facility would leave a significant gap in Luxembourg’s film industry.
