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A Luxmobil 2025 survey finds German cross-border workers spend nearly 2 hours 20 minutes daily commuting to Luxembourg—about more than Luxembourg residents, who average just over an hour. Despite long journeys, 56% of German commuters and 55% of Belgian commuters report being satisfied; only 43% of French cross-border workers are happy with their commutes. Between 2017 and 2025 car travel fell slightly, while public transport use rose to 20% after Luxembourg introduced free public transit in 2020. Transport Minister Yuriko Backes said the results will inform the national 2040 mobility plan, noting progress toward sustainable transport and modal shift away from cars.
A Luxembourg–Belgian ultralight crew made a controlled emergency water landing in the Black Sea after their engine failed at about 2,000 metres on a flight from Batumi, Georgia, to Ordu-Giresun, Turkey. The experienced pilots, aged 55 and 69, ditched roughly 6.4 km off the Turkish coast, retrieved their luggage, and were rescued unharmed by the coast guard. Luxembourg’s Aviation Federation said the manoeuvre was successful. The cause of the engine failure is under investigation.
Luxembourg has selected Cyrus Neshvad’s debut feature, Child, to represent the country in the Best International Feature category at next year’s Academy Awards. The psychological thriller, starring Brigitte Urhausen and Malik Zidi as parents driven to extremes to save their sick son, premiered at Raindance 2026 and opens in Luxembourg this month. The Luxembourg Film Academy and Film Fund praised the film for showcasing the nation’s creative and technical talent. Child is also shortlisted for Best European Feature at Spain’s Goya Awards. Produced by Neshvad’s Cynefilms, the cast and crew include local talent and collaborators such as cinematographer Nikos Welter and costume designer Isabelle Dickes.
