A new ATM stamp, displaying the coat of arms of the Grand Duchy and the POST Luxembourg colours, symbolises both the 200th anniversary of the creation and the 175th anniversary of the independence of the Grand Duchy. (read more)

published December 12th, 2014

When, on 2 August 1914 World War One broke out in Europe, Luxembourg – which had previously remained neutral – became one of the fi rst victims of German military might. Although they had now occupied the territory, the invaders never interfered in the country‘s internal aff airs. (read more)

published October 3rd, 2014

Legume €0.85, Legume €1.00, Legume €1.10

With 1,300 identified species of vascular plants in the country, Luxembourg is, despite its small size, the keeper of an astonishing biodiversity. In accordance with the UN Convention on Biological Diversity, it’s goal is to stop the loss of endangered species. (read more)

published September 28th, 2014

published September 23rd, 2014

For many centuries, the City of Luxembourg has played a key role in the history of Europe. It has preserved remnants of its impressive fortifications and its old quaters withing a remarkable natural environment. As s result, UNESCO has included the City of Luxembourg on its list of world heritage sites. At the very heart of the city stands a small fortbuilt by Count Siegfried on a virtually inaccessible rock shortly after the middle of the 10th century. During the 12th century, a surrounding wall was constructed to protect the settlement that had grown near to the castle. (read more)

published June 19th, 2014

The 2014 European elections will take place between the 22 and 25 May. In the 28 member states, 751 representatives of the European Parliment in Strasbourg will be elected. The representatives are assembled according to the different transnational political groups. (read more)

published June 6th, 2014

The Luxembourg Europa Stamps Consists of two stamps.(0.60 & 0.85 €) A group of musicians, all dressed in the peasant period costume, play “Hämmelsmarsch” on traditional instruments. (read more)

published May 22nd, 2014

The Moselle Commission is a public intergovernmental institution based in Trier. Its legal basis is the Convention on the Canalisation of the Moselle (Moselle Convention), signed in 1956 by Germany, France and Luxembourg. (read more)

published May 14th, 2014

Following the 1960 Olympic Games in Rome, the COL (Luxembourg Olympic Circle) organised a round table aimed at promoting sport in schools. Ady Pierrard, a teacher in the city of Luxembourg, had the idea of organising extracurricular sports in our schools, following the example of USEP, similar organisation in France and LASEL existing in Luxembourg’s secondary schools. (read more)

published April 24th, 2014