Commemorative Series 2017

Luxembourg – The “École Privée Fieldgen” a Girls Boarding School, was founded by the Sisters of the Christian Doctrine in 1891. It is now celebrating its 125th anniversary. Today, the school is a modern and committed classic and technical high schoolRead More

Personalities 2017

  Luxembourg – Jean Jules Linden was a botanist of mixed Luxembourg and Belgian nationality. He is seen as one of the “fathers” of orchid research. At times he travelled with the famous researcher Alexander von Humboldt and during his trips,Read More

Josy Barthel, 25th anniversary of his death

Luxembourg – Joseph “Josy” Barthel was a Luxembourg track and field athlete, Olympic champion and politician. Seen as an outsider, his final sprint to victory in the 1,500-m race at the 15th Olympic Games in Helsinki in 1952 is still consideredRead More