From LuxCon to the Grand Dukes’ visit to Belgium. Photos of the week in Luxembourg

2024-04-21 06:29:31

Last weekend, while walking around Hollerich, in the capital, did you see people in costumes? You will probably have come across science fiction fans who participated in the 2024 edition of LuxCon. If you are also a supporter of this universe of magic and did not have the opportunity to attend the Geesseknäppchen Forum, you can take the opportunity to see the images from the event in the gallery below.

The week in Luxembourg was also marked by the grand ducal couple’s trip to Belgium. More than 15 years later, Henri and Maria Teresa made their second state visit to the neighboring country. On the agenda, which included a series of formal events, there was also space for a small celebration. Grand Duke Henri celebrated his 69th birthday on Tuesday, but he celebrated earlier, in the company of his cousin, King Philippe I of Belgium, who celebrated his 64th birthday on Monday.

See the photo below of Henri and Philippe I blowing out the candles. But there’s more: you can also see images of the new exhibition based at the National Library, of the snowflakes that fell this week in the country, of a relaxed moment with Macron, Frieden and Montenegro, among others.

• April 14 | Luxembourg hosted the 2024 European Experimental Science Olympiad from 7 to 14 April. The country welcomed almost 140 young people and 92 mentors from 25 countries to this competition, where students competed to solve interdisciplinary problems in the areas of biology, chemistry and physical. © Credits: SIP

• April 14 | Last weekend, the Geesseknäppchen Forum hosted the 10th edition of LuxCon. © Credits: Alain Piron

• And science fiction fans dressed up to enter this fantasy world. © Credits: Alain Piron

• April 15 | The exhibition Ars Heraldica − The World of Coats of Arms opened its doors last Monday and will remain at the National Library until October 12th. © Credits: Alain Piron

• Do you know what the coats of arms of the Grand Duchy and neighboring countries mean? If the answer is negative, this exhibition is the perfect opportunity to deepen your knowledge on the topic. And there are free guided tours on April 27th, June 4th and 27th, July 13th and 23rd. © Credits: Alain Piron

• April 15 | On Monday morning, Luxair returned to flying to Manchester, after the connection was suspended due to the covid-19 pandemic. And the airline didn’t miss the opportunity to mark the moment. © Credits: Luxair

• April 15 | On Monday night, a fire on the roof of a house on rue du Chateau, in Beaufort, forced the intervention of services from the Centers d’incendie et secours (Fire and Relief Center, CIS) in Beaufort, Consdorf, Echternach and Walderbillig. © Credits: CGDIS

• April 15 | Grand Duke Henri celebrated his 69th birthday on Tuesday, but he started the party early in the company of his cousin, King Philippe I of Belgium, who celebrated his 64th birthday on Monday. © Créditos: Belgian Royal Palace – Bas Bogaerts

• April 16 | More than 15 years later, Grand Duke Henri and Grand Duchess Maria Teresa returned to Belgium for their second state visit to the neighboring country. © Credits: AFP

• The first day of the visit included a state banquet at Château de Laeken, the official residence of the Belgian monarchs. © Credits: SIP

• April 16 | Also on Tuesday was the day to celebrate Prince Sébastien’s birthday, who turned 32. © Credits: Maison du Grand-Duc / Sophie Margue

• April 17 | Although Luxembourg has already recorded spring temperatures this month, on Wednesday some snowflakes fell in the country, as shown in the photo. © Credits: Marc Wilwert

• April 17 | In the image, French President Emmanuel Macron appears alongside the Prime Minister of Luxembourg, Luc Frieden, the President of the European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, and the new Portuguese Prime Minister, Luís Montenegro, before the Extraordinary European Council at the Union’s headquarters European Union in Brussels. © Credits: Ludovic Marin | AFP

• April 19 | Shared by the Luxembourg Commune on social media this Friday, the image anticipates the 2024 Duck Race. The solidarity event takes place this Saturday at Grund. © Credits: Facebook | Luxembourg Commune

2024-04-21 06:29:31