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๐ฅ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐น๐. ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐. ๐ง๐ถ๐ป๐ ๐ฏ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐๐๐น๐ฒ๐.Luxembourg does springโฆ ๐ฅ๐ช๐ง๐ง๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ญ๐บ.In the very first ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ด๐บ๐ฒ๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป: ๐๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐๐, a ๐ฃ๐ช-๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ต๐ฉ๐ญ๐บ ๐ญ๐ช๐ท๐ฆ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ด๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ฆ๐ด ๐ฆ๐น๐ฑ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐จโ๐ด ๐ต๐ณ๐ข๐ฅ๐ช๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด, ๐ค๐ถ๐ญ๐ต๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ, ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ด๐ฐ๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ญ ๐ณ๐ช๐ต๐ถ๐ข๐ญ๐ด, host ๐๐๐น๐ถ๐ฎ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐น๐๐ฎ๐๐ธ๐ผ sits down with a tour guide ๐ฅ๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฎ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ to unpack three of Luxembourgโs most beloved spring traditions:๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ป โ the giant village bonfire meant to chase winter away๐ฅจ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐น๐๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ด โ the day pretzels decide the fate of your love life๐ฆ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฎ๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ป โ the festival of ceramic birds that somehow became a national treasureMost people in Luxembourg know these traditions.Very few know ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฒ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ, ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ฎ๐น๐น๐ ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป๐, ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐๐ต๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ ๐๐๐ถ๐น๐น ๐ฒ๐ ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐. In this conversation we explore the surprising social codes, historical roots, and cultural quirks behind rituals that many people celebrate every year without ever asking ๐ธ๐ฉ๐บ.Expect history, anthropology, a bit of sociology โ and the occasional cultural plot twist.---๐The event was recorded live at ๐ฆ๐ถ๐น๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐พ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ in Luxembourg City.๐คSupported by the ๐ ๐ถ๐ป๐ถ๐๐๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐ ๐๐ณ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐, ๐ฆ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐, ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ง๐ผ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ณ๐๐ด๐ฒ๐ฒ๐.๐ผProduced in partnership with ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ผ๐ฝ๏ธFilmed by the Luxembourgish videography company ๐ฆ๐๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด---๐ Bourgmeisterin: https://www.instagram.com/bourgmeisterin/, https://bourgmeisterin.com/๐ Rosana: https://www.instagram.com/ladyrosanag/, https://www.instagram.com/happiestabroad/๐ ARA City Radio: https://www.instagram.com/aracityradio/, https://www.instagram.com/radioara/, https://www.radioara.org/๐ The Ministry: https://www.instagram.com/mifa_lu/, https://mfsva.gouvernement.lu/en.html๐ Super8: https://www.instagram.com/super8videos/, https://www.super8.lu/---๐บ Video version is available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/m_DnkOWUn4w
Lilou from Waffle Killers dropped by the studio to tell us all about their album release party this weekend at Rotondes
A new petition calls for tighter controls on organised begging involving animals. Supporters cite welfare concerns, while social groups warn of stigmatising the group of beggars.
A sign of everyday life returning has appeared in the most unexpected place: a modern bowling alley in Mogadishu
Esch-sur-Alzette is inviting residents to help rethink the cityโs public spaces through its first Citizensโ Assembly. ARA City Radio's interns Inara and Anna went down to Esch to interview the initiators.
California lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at tackling one of the biggest frustrations for music and live-event fans: runaway ticket resale prices
In Punjab, India, coordinated efforts by authorities and community organizations have prevented 111 child marriages in a single year
A remarkable new century-long analysis shows that banning leaded gasoline and other lead sources has had a huge positive impact on human health
Thereโs a persistent myth in the energy world that solar panels become useless once their 25-year performance warranty expires...
There's loads of different styles in this week's gig guide and the recommendation is for our very own Hembadoon!
Mattel has introduced its first autistic Barbie as part of the beloved Barbie Fashionistas line, making waves in the toy world by promoting diversity and representation.
Brazil has achieved a global health milestone. The country has ended mother-to-child transmission of HIV, according to the World Health Organization. Get all the details on today's What's Right with the World.
Finland is taking an innovative and long-term approach to one of the biggest challenges of our digital age: misinformation
Scientists in Japan are pushing the boundaries of medicine with an experimental treatment that could one day allow people to regrow lost teeth naturally
Many traffic jams are avoidable. Simple habits like proper merging, moving cars after accidents, avoiding phone use, and resisting rubbernecking can keep roads flowing and journeys shorter.
Money Talks hosts Candi Carrera on value investing, patience, and AI. From Microsoft Luxembourg to fintech founder, he explains intrinsic value, discipline, and how technology supports smarter long-term decisions investing.
Republic of the Marshall Islands has launched a nationwide universal basic income (UBI) program that delivers regular payments to citizens
Scientists may have just cracked one of the biggest environmental challenges of our time: creating a plastic thatโs strong and useful.
Autumn roads can deceive. Slippery leaves, dense fog and active wildlife turn scenic drives into real challenges. ACL Knowledge Bites explains how to stay alert and safe during the most beautiful season.
Shorter days and changing weather shape autumn travel. ACL Knowledge Bites shares practical tips for drivers, cyclists and bikers to stay safe, prepared and calm as the seasons change.
Feed the Fox: Interview and performance from up-and-coming local alternative rock band by
After years of struggle, thereโs promising news from Canadaโs Atlantic waters: northern bottlenose whales
A scientific breakthrough once thought impossible has given new hope to patients facing one of the most aggressive and fatal blood cancers
In a major win for animal welfare and environment, Iceland is nearing the end of its fur-farming era
On the Breakfast show, Hembadoon interviewed the newcomer band The Environment. They presented their new single Stars. Catch them on 10 January for their first concert at MK Bar in Belval.
On the latest Money Talks episode, Patrick Augustin explores how mindset, curiosity, and real-world learning shape careers in finance. He explains why managing emotions, embracing uncertainty, and investing in personal growth matter for long-term success.This is a paid partnership with ALFI.
๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ด, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ก๐๐ง๐ข โ and formerly ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ฒ๐ณ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐ฒ๐ณ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ฒ (2018-2024) โ to mark ๐ฑ๐ฑ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป๐ between the two nations and look squarely at whatโs next.๐ฌ ๐๐ป ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ, ๐๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐๐๐:๐ฐ ๐ฆ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ต ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: Luxembourgโs goal of 5% of GDP from space technologies meets Australiaโs fast-growing space ecosystem.๐ฑ ๐๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ด๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: How both nations see opportunity in the green transition.๐ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฒ๐ป๐ ๐๐๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ถ๐ป๐: Lessons from the pandemic and why collaboration between like-minded nations matters.๐ค ๐ค๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: The power of community links โ from the Australia New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Luxembourg - ANZCCL to cultural and business initiatives.๐ ๐ง๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐น๐ถ๐ฐ๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐: Updates on the EU-Australia Free Trade Agreement and the push for the Luxembourg-Australia Double Taxation Agreement.๐ก ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ด ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ฑ: Why this small, multilingual hub is ideal for Australian startups and innovators.๐ ๐ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: Belgian fries vs. Luxembourgish ๐๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ช๐ค๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ค๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ โ both get the Ambassadorโs vote.It isnโt a history lesson โ yet it ๐ถ๐ historic: a snapshot of a relationship renewing itself in real time, with โ๐ฐ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป beats ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ปโ at its core. Come for the big-picture geopolitics, stay for the candid insights (including the 130-millisecond digital โdistanceโ between our countries and a friendly debate on fries vs. gromperekichelcher).Produced with the support of ARA City Radio โค๏ธWith thanks to the Australian Embassy to Belgium, Luxembourg, Mission to the EU and NATO for helping connect the dots.The Embassy on social media:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/australian-embassy-to-belgium-luxembourg-mission-to-the-eu-and-nato/posts/?feedView=allX: https://x.com/AustraliaEUFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AustraliainBrussels#LegacyLinks #Australia #Luxembourg #Diplomacy #SpaceTech #CleanEnergy #EUAustralia #Luxembourg #StartupEcosystem
. The coalition urges the company to pay an outstanding 746-million-euro fine for breaching EU data rules. In our interview, Andrรฉ Marques, representative of the left party Dรฉi Lenk, one of the organisations joining the protest, explains all the background.
Colombian Amazon has officially been declared off-limits for any new oil or large-scale mining projects
U.S. federal court blocked the Trump administration from cutting off federal funding to UCLA
In Chicago, a strong wave of local solidarity is growing in response to a stringent federal immigration enforcement operation
The Supreme Court effectively guaranteed same-sex couples the right to marry nationwide.
Australia is gearing up to launch a major initiative called the โSolar Sharerโ scheme
Voters in Colorado have approved Proposition MM, a ballot measure designed to raise additional funds for the stateโs โHealthy School Meals for Allโ program
South Korea has officially passed a landmark law requiring all parking lots with 80 or more spaces to install solar canopies or carports.
The Vatican has taken a major step in reconciliation by preparing to return several dozen culturally significant artifacts to Indigenous communities in Canada
Scientists in China have developed a breakthrough bioplastic made entirely from bamboo cellulose
Researchers in Japan have taken a major step forward in neurodegenerative disease treatment
New research shows that changing infant feeding guidelines has led to sharp reductions in peanut allergies among young children
The Green Sea Turtle has been reclassified by the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Rates of tooth decay among primary school children have plunged following the expansion of water fluoridation programs
A story coming out of Michigan shines light on how targeted support can really make a difference
In a creative pushback against childrenโs early smartphone use, some families in Maine are turning back the clock
California has passed a new law aimed at putting a stop to those jarring moments when a streaming ad comes in way louder than the show
๐ฃ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ โ and weโre back with Luxembourgโs own art rebel, Claus Cito! ๐จ๐๏ธAfter giving the Gรซlle Fra her golden glow-up, our ๐๐ฎ๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ boy found himself ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฃ๐ฃ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฆ๐ญ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ธ๐ด ๐ธ๐ช๐ต๐ฉ ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐จโ๐ด ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฏ๐ช๐ด๐ต ๐ค๐ณ๐ฆ๐ธ โ ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐๐น๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฝ & ๐๐ผ. โ who told the old guard to take a hike and launched the ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐น๐ผ๐ป ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐น๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป. But when tragedy struck, Citoโs spark dimmed. Then came WWII, Nazis, and the ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฝ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐ผ๐น๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ป ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ (yes, they ๐ข๐ค๐ต๐ถ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐บ used a ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฟ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฌ). In the aftermath, he sculpted memorials, gardened, reminiscedโฆ and ๐ฒ๐ถ๐ช๐ฆ๐ต๐ญ๐บ ๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ง๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐ง๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ. His muse may have been bronze, but Claus Citoโs story? ๐๐ถ๐ณ๐ฆ ๐จ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ฅ โจFind out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
In Louisvilleโs Jefferson County Public Schools, a recent ban on student cellphone use has sparked an unexpected cultural shift
๐๏ธ ๐๐โ๐ #๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ โ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ ๐๐ผ๐ด๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐๐ผ ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฝ๐ต๐ผ๐๐ผ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฝ๐ต๐, ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ถ๐๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ดโ๐ ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฝ-๐๐ฝ ๐๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฎ๐น๐.This time, we're linking ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ป, Luxembourgish๐ฑ๐บ-American๐บ๐ธ ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ณ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ง๐ข๐ด๐ฉ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฐ๐จ๐ณ๐ข๐ฑ๐ฉ๐บ, with ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ต๐ฎ๐ป๐ถ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ผ, a Venezuelan-born๐ป๐ช ๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฐ๐จ๐ณ๐ข๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ, ๐ท๐ช๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐จ๐ณ๐ข๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ณ, ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ค๐ณ๐ฆ๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ท๐ฆ ๐ท๐ฐ๐ช๐ค๐ฆ in Luxembourgโs๐ฑ๐บ visual arts scene.Stรฉphanieโs journey ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฝ๐๐ป๐ธ-๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐๐ ๐บ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐จโ๐ค๐ฉโ๐ค ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฉ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฒ๐๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฎ to ๐ฑ๐ฐ๐ญ๐ช๐ด๐ฉ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ง๐ข๐ด๐ฉ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ด๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ต๐ด in Luxembourg captures ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ถ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ๐ด๐ฒ โ always framed with ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต.๐๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐น๐ถ๐ด๐ต๐๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:๐นHow Venezuelan โจ๐ด๐ฑ๐ข๐ณ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฆโจ and Luxembourgish ๐ฆ๏ธ๐ฬฒ๐ฬฒ๐ฬฒ๐ฬฒ๐ขฬฒ๐ฆ๏ธ introspection shape her artistic voice, and how weather, safety, and societal rhythm influence ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐๐ต.๐ธ Why ๐ณ๐ฎ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ผ๐ป ๐ถ๐๐ปโ๐ ๐ณ๐น๐๐ณ๐ณ: the behind-the-scenes labour of good editorial work, and why ๐ง๐ข๐ด๐ฉ๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ is the consistent โframeโ for ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ๐ โ from music to portraits.๐น Capturing ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ ๐ฉ๐ง๐ช๐ฉ๐: how she builds trust with her subjects and uses photography to help people see themselves ๐บ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐น๐ โ and sometimes even ๐ฅ๐ช๐ง๐ง๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ญ๐บ.๐ธ On being ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ณ-๐๐ฎ๐๐ด๐ต๐ and ๐ช๐ฏ๐ต๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ: what it means to create in a post-Instagram world, ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ถ๐ป๐ด social trends with ๐ฑ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ ๐ท๐ช๐ด๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ.Itโs a journey of identity, light, and showing up โ in both creative work and life in Luxembourg ๐ฑ๐บ๐ซโ ๐ธ: Edward Steichen, luxembourgofficial.comProduced with the support of ARA City Radio โค๏ธStephanie's website: www.stephaniejabardo.comStephanie's IG: https://www.instagram.com/stephaniejabardo/
A one-day trial closed Oxford Street to cars, sparking debate about the future of Londonโs busiest shopping street and its potential to follow European pedestrian models. Get all the details on "What's right with the world."
Comedy in Luxembourg: Jess Bauldry speaks on the upcoming royal-themed stand-up event by
Nepalโs Gen Z organised a virtual debate on Discord, selecting respected judge Sushila Karki as interim prime minister, showcasing digital democracy and youth-led reform during the countryโs ongoing political crisis. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world."Photo: wikicommons
๐ช๐ต๐ผ ๐ผ๐ป ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐๐ต ๐ถ๐ ๐๐น๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ผ, ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐ต๐ ๐๐ต๐ผ๐๐น๐ฑ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฒ? Well, heโs the guy who cooked up ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ดโ๐ ๐บ๐ผ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐น๐ธ๐ฒ๐ฑ-๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฎ ๐ถ๐ป ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ฒ โ the ๐๐ฆ๐ญ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐๐ณ๐ข. But before he went full golden goddess, Nicolas Joseph โJosyโ Cito was just a blacksmithโs kid from Kรคerjheng, ๐ฑ๐ผ๐ผ๐ฑ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฎ๐๐ฎ๐ while ๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ญ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐๐ข๐ต๐ช๐ฏ. Rebranding himself as โClausโ in Dรผsseldorf๐ฉ๐ช (because why not๐คทโโ๏ธ), he dabbled in frescoes๐๏ธ, hung out with future art stars, and somehow went from stage sets to ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฟ during WWI. Quite the rรฉsumรฉ, right? And thatโs only half the sagaโฆ stay tuned for Part 2 in two weeks! ๐โจFind out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Discover how Ala Presenti, co-founder of Moniflo, turned early lessons on money into a journey of investing, sustainable finance, and financial independence.
Japan has set a remarkable new milestone: almost 100,000 people in the country are now aged 100 or older
Scientists have revealed something extraordinary: the worldโs first carbon-14 diamond battery
Earthโs ozone layer is gradually healing, thanks to rigorous global efforts to phase out harmful chemicals that destroy it
The EU sets binding rules to cut food and textile waste by 2030. Producers must recycle, redesign and report, while countries enforce targets to shrink Europeโs growing trash mountains. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World."
The area burned by fires in the Amazon this July dropped 65% compared to the same month last year
In North Lincolnshire, a new community fitness program is proving that sometimes the simplest ideas can have the biggest impact
๐ ๐ผ๐๐ฒ ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ก๐ฒ๐๐ณ๐น๐ถ๐ ๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐บ๐ฎ๐ โ ๐บ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ด๐This guy went from โ๐ณ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ฏ-๐๐ข๐ณ๐ฎ๐ข ๐ฑ๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐ค๐ฆ #6 ๐ฐ๐ง 24 ๐ฌ๐ช๐ฅ๐ดโ (๐บ๐ฆ๐ด, ๐ฎ๐ฐ) to ๐๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฝ๐ฒโ๐ ๐น๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐๐-๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐ฎ๐น ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐๐ผ๐ฟt. His rรฉsumรฉ? ๐น๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฐ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ from rivers like a royal Baywatch star, ๐น๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฟ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฟ๐๐ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐๐๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐๐ ๐๐ต๐ฎ๐ฟ๐น๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ (because, why not, ๐ช๐ตโ๐ด ๐ณ๐ฐ๐บ๐ข๐ญ๐ต๐บ๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ), and ๐น๐๐ฒ๐น๐ฝ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐น๐ถ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ด in WWII alongside the Allies. Oh, and rumor has it he once ๐จ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐ข๐ธ๐ข๐บ ๐ข ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ดt๐ณ๐ฐ โย ๐๐ฎ๐ฑ๐น๐ ๐ท๐๐๐ ๐ฎ ๐บ๐๐๐ต, though it wouldโve been an iconic headline๐ From train-hopping childhood to WWII action hero, Fรฉlix proves that Luxembourgโs royals can give Hollywood a run for its money๐คFind out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
A woman, trapped in a domestic violence situation, subtly signalled for help using a silent distress sign
New Mexico is breaking new ground: starting November 1, it will offer universal, no-cost child care to every family, regardless of income
Wisconsin has passed a new law requiring written consent for pelvic exams under anesthesia in teaching hospitals, strengthening patient rights and reshaping how medical students are trained nationwide. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world."Photo: Martin von Haller Groenbaek via flickr
PwC's Pierre-Andrรฉ Honnay and Mildred Figueroa from the Client Innovation Team took listeners behind the scenes of how innovation with clients are driven.
Scientists at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have uncovered a remarkable key to reversing memory loss
๐๐โ๐ #๐๐ฒ๐ด๐ฎ๐ฐ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ธ๐ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ again โ and this one ๐ฑ๐ข๐ค๐ฌ๐ด ๐ข ๐ฑ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ค๐ฉ๐ฅEach episode in this series links someone or something from Luxembourgโs past to a modern-day equivalent โ this time, weโre connecting ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ด๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ง๐ต๐ผ๐บ๐ฎ๐-๐๐น๐ฒ๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ฑ๐บ, one of Luxembourgโs earliest feminist voices and ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ง๐ช๐ณ๐ด๐ต ๐ธ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฏ ๐ช๐ฏ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐จ๐ช๐ด๐ฉ ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ญ๐ช๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต 1918, with ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ผ๐๐๐ฎ๐ง๐ท๐ฑ๐บ, a ๐๐ช๐ท๐ฆ๐ณ๐ด๐ช๐ต๐บ & ๐๐ฏ๐ค๐ญ๐ถ๐ด๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฆ๐ณ reshaping how workplaces understand inclusion, privilege, and belonging โ all from Luxembourgโs modern frontline.Originally from Brazil, Patricia shares what itโs like to move through three cultures โ Brazil ๐ง๐ท, Germany ๐ฉ๐ช, and Luxembourg ๐ฑ๐บ โ and the moment she realized that inclusion wasnโt just a buzzword, but a survival mechanism.๐ช๐ฒ ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ป๐๐ผ:๐ง ๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ด๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ ๐ฐ๐ผ๐บ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป: what it takes to turn frustration with bias into a long-term, science-backed D&I strategy.๐ช ๐ฃ๐ฟ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฒ๐ด๐ฒ, ๐ฝ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ & ๐๐ผ๐ธ๐ฒ๐ป๐ถ๐๐บ: why "diversity" isnโt enough, and how companies get it wrong (and sometimes right).๐ฅ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐น ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐น๐ผ๐ป๐ด๐ถ๐ป๐ด: from saying โgood morningโ to mentoring with intention โ what inclusion looks like in practice.๐ฃ๏ธ ๐๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐ฝ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐บ๐ถ๐ฐ: how to actually amplify underrepresented voices without co-opting their space.This isnโt just an interview โ itโs a masterclass in conscious leadership, grounded in science, humility, and lived experience.Produced with the support of ARA City Radioโค๏ธ๐ธ: Marguerite Thomas-Clement, Wiki๐ Patricia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patriciasouza11๐ Website of Patricia's own newly established non-for-profit "Geek Girls": www.geek-girls.org
Floridaโs controversial migrant detention campโnicknamed โAlligator Alcatrazโโis set to close just weeks after it opened
Mexico, Guatemala, and Belize have announced the creation of the Great Mayan Jungle Biocultural Corridor
Kenya has officially declared the country free of Human African Trypanosomiasis (HAT)โcommonly known as sleeping sickness
Researchers have developed an innovative drug delivery device that has shown remarkable success in tackling one of the toughest forms of bladder cancer
Sweeping welfare reforms in Mexico helped 13.4 million people escape povertyโa remarkable 26% drop in national poverty levels
Iceland Foods, the popular frozen food supermarket chain in the UK, has launched a nationwide initiative to tackle food waste while helping customers save money
For the first time, a person with type 1 diabetes produces their own insulin after gene-edited cell transplant
The biggest global trial for a 4-day work week just wrapped up, running across six countries and involving companies in all sorts of industries
๐จ ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ดโ๐ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ด๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ๐ป ๐ค๐๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ผ๐ณ ๐๐ผ๐ฎ๐๐? ๐ฌ๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐. ๐๐ฅEveryoneโs heard of ๐๐ฑ๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ป โ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐จ๐ช๐ด๐ฉ ๐ญ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ค๐ฐ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ ๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฐ๐จ๐ณ๐ข๐ฑ๐ฉ๐บ. But plot twist: his sister ๐๐ถ๐น๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป โ๐ฃ๐ฎ๐๐น๐ฎโ ๐ฆ๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ต๐ฒ๐ป-๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฏ๐๐ฟ๐ด was just ๐ฎ๐ ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ... ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ญ๐บ ๐ช๐ฏ ๐ข ๐ธ๐ช๐ญ๐ฅ๐ญ๐บ ๐ฅ๐ช๐ง๐ง๐ฆ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต ๐ง๐ช๐ฆ๐ญ๐ฅ. This woman married ๐ฃ๐๐น๐ถ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ-๐๐ถ๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ป๐ด poet ๐๐ข๐ณ๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ณ๐จ, rewrote wedding vows to ๐ฑ๐ถ๐๐ฐ๐ต ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ "๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐", and then turned into a ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ฑ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ ๐ด๐ผ๐ฎ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐จ.๐ฆ. (yes, ๐ณ๐ฆ๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐บ). While her husband wrote poetry about Lincoln, Paula was breeding r๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ-๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ด๐ผ๐ฎ๐๐ and building a ๐ณ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐บ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐ถ๐ฟ๐ฒ.From socialist rallies to goat shows, Lilian proved you can ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐ธ ๐ด๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ป๐ฒ๐๐ ๐ผ๐๐ ๐ผ๐ณ ๐ฎ๐ป๐๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด โ even ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐จ๐ช๐ด๐ฉ ๐จ๐ณ๐ช๐ต๐งตFind out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
๐ช ๐ ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ด๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐๐๐น๐ธ: ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ธ๐๐น ๐๐ฟ๐๐ป ๐ชNever heard of ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ป โ๐๐ผ๐ต๐ปโ ๐๐ฟ๐๐ป? Oh ๐ฉ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ๐บ, buckle up. Born in tiny Munnerรคffer in 1868, this dude skipped childhood chores and went straight to dragging donkey carts with his bare hands. By 25, he was ๐น๐ถ๐ณ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ฝ๐น๐ฎ๐๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฎ๐ณ ๐ต๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ป๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฐ๐ฟ๐๐๐ต๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐ต๐ผ๐ฟ๐๐ฒ๐๐ต๐ผ๐ฒ๐ ๐น๐ถ๐ธ๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐๐๐ถ๐ฐ๐ธ๐. He toured the world, ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ต๐ด๐ฉ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ณ๐ช๐ค๐ขโ๐ด ๐ด๐ต๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐จ๐ฆ๐ด๐ต ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฏ, teamed up with ๐๐ฆ๐ญ๐จ๐ช๐ถ๐ฎโ๐ด ๐ด๐ต๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐จ๐ฆ๐ด๐ต ๐ธ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฏ, and even ๐ฏ๐ฎ๐น๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ฎ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ๐น ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ญ๐ญ ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ผ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ผ๐๐ฟ๐ดโ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ต๐๐ฒ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ. Casual.His weakness? Not Kryptonite โ pretty women in Paris. Even Houdini was impressed (what? yes!).They called him the strongest man on Earth. ๐๐ถ๐น๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฃ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ณ๐จโ๐ด ๐๐ฆ๐ณ๐ค๐ถ๐ญ๐ฆ๐ด. And yeah, ๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ป๐ฒ๐ฑ ๐ถ๐.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
If Part 1 was opera-meets-airwaves, Part 2 is prison floors, crushed dreams, and resistance at eye level. Literally โ Evaโs forbidden love with Alice survived thanks to stolen glances through a bakery window while Berlin rotted under Nazi boots.Branded โpredominantly Jewish,โ shoved into prison, concussed in wooden clogs, and haunted by loss โ Eva saw Alice and her sister deported to Auschwitz after their safe house was exposed. She never saw them again.Post-war Germany? Not exactly a warm welcome. Evaโs health collapsed, her career stalled, and anonymous "Heil Germany" notes decorated her door. Oh, and her intellectual pen-pal ghosted her over a lesbian manuscript. Classic.She called Germany a โtormenting countryโ and herself an "all-round complainer" โ but let's be honest: she earned it.Today, we remember Eva thanks to historians who finally gave this fierce, flawed, fabulous woman the digital memorial she deserved.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
New York City is offering free summer meals to all children 18 and under โ no registration, no ID, no strings attached
Aa remarkable shift in attitudes toward homosexualityโespecially in Western Europe and the United States - is taking place
Dรผsseldorf tenants can now check and report illegal rent hikes in minutes, thanks to a smart online tool. Itโs already inspiring similar systems in other German and European cities. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
Helsinki just hit a milestoneโzero traffic deaths in a year. How did they do it, and why canโt other cities, like Luxembourg, match that success? Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World."
A new government-backed study in the Netherlands shows that banning mobile phones and other electronic devices in schools is paying off
91% of newly built renewable energy projectsโespecially solar and onshore wind farmsโwere already cheaper than new fossil fuel power plants
Language as Power: Kneecap screening, Panel discussion, and Luxembourgish Hip Hop Showcase by
A major breakthrough in reproductive health: the first-ever non-hormonal male birth control pill has passed its initial human safety trial
Homicide and violent crime rates are dropping across the U.S. in 2025, with prevention, community support, and post-pandemic stability proving more effective than tough-on-crime policies. Get all the deatils on today's "What's Right with the World."
In an unprecedented leap for conservation science, researchers have successfully achieved the worldโs first IVF pregnancy in a rhino
Japanese researchers from Mie University have taken a remarkable step toward addressing Down syndrome at its genetic core.
PWC joined us in the studio to tell us about their new, innovative AI project. We spoke with the winners or their Dragon's Innovation Tournament about their work and future steps.
Ozzy Osbourneโs farewell concert, Back to the Beginning, just made historyโbecoming the highest-grossing charity concert ever
California just hit an impressive milestone: in 2023, 67% of its electricity came from renewable or zeroโcarbon sourcesโmaking it the largest economy in the world powered mostly by clean energy
Mirabel and Natalie from LUCA (Luxembourg Center for Architecture) joined the Breakfast Show to discuss Lisiรจres Vivantes (Living Thresholds), a thought-provoking new exhibition examining how humans, animals, and plants coexist in urban environments.Now open at LUCA, the exhibition invites visitors to reimagine cityscapes not solely as spaces for human activity, but as dynamic ecosystems shared with non-human life. Through projects from the fields of architecture, urban planning and the visual arts, Lisiรจres Vivantes explores how built environments can support biodiversity and promote coexistence.The exhibition highlights urban thresholds, like walls, gardens, and green belts, as vital zones of interaction between human and non-human species. One example focuses on the cityโs stone fortification walls, which have become vertical gardens, sheltering insects, birds and plant life. These intersections, Natalie explained, represent mutual territory that challenge the traditional separation between the built and the natural world.As part of LUCAโs ongoing commitment to addressing climate and environmental issues through design, the exhibition also ties into the larger LUGA 2025 programme and raises questions about how the green spaces in Luxembourg City serve its wider ecosystem. The curators emphasise not just the quantity of green space, but its connectivity, highlighting the importance of corridors that allow species to move between habitats without interruption.
Natasha joins us in the studio to tell us all about her new radio starting on ARA City Radio. We discuss her passion for rom-coms and the local Luxembourgish music scene. Tune in on Mondays from 10:00 to 13:00 to catch to her show live!
DuckDuckGo has just introduced a new feature to help users avoid the flood of low-quality AI-generated images
Money Talks is a podcast that explores financial topics through candid conversations with notable figures in Luxembourg.In episode 4, Mihaela sits down with Romain Boyer. Romain works at ArcelorMittal as a finance and strategy professional, and launched the first Financial Education Summit. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on finance and the importance of continuous learning.This is a paid partnership with ALFI.
Cat from the Cinรฉmathรจque joined the Breakfast Show to share details about the return of Luxembourgโs beloved open-air cinema series, set to begin on the 25th July in Place Guillaume II. With screenings curated by the Cinรฉmathรจque, this summerโs programme promises a diverse mix of European cinema, Hollywood classics, and hidden gems, all shown under the stars in one of the cityโs most iconic squares.The open-air season opens with Charlie Chaplinโs 'The Great Dictator', chosen for its enduring political resonance and cinematic legacy. The line-up spans from 1940s classics like 'Sunset Boulevard' to modern Oscar-winner 'Flow', a dialogue-free animated film from Latvia. Audiences can also enjoy cult favourites such as The Big Lebowski', 'The Goonies', 'La La Land', 'Plein Soleil', and 'The Devil Wears Prada'. The films, shown in their original languages with English or French subtitles, are carefully selected to appeal to a wide range of tastes and generations. โWe wanted to offer something for everyone,โ Cat explained on air, noting the thoughtful blend of cinephile picks and crowd-pleasers.In addition to the outdoor screenings, the Cinรฉmathรจque will temporarily close its historic indoor cinema on the 1st August with a farewell series titled 'A Love Letter to Cinema', celebrating stories about filmmaking itself. This final programme will run through early September before the screening room temporarily closes for renovation.With over 25 years of experience in hosting open-air screenings, the Cinรฉmathรจque continues to play a central role in Luxembourgโs cultural life. Full programme details and practical information can be found at www.cinematheque.lu
Rotondesโ iconic Congรฉs Annulรฉs festival is back, promising a vibrant month-long celebration of music, community, and summer energy in Luxembourg City. Running from 25th July to 21st August, the event offers 28 consecutive days of live music and entertainment in the venueโs lively courtyard and performance spaces. Marc from Rotondes joined the Breakfast Show to tell us more about the exciting line-up!The 2025 edition features a diverse musical lineup, including crowd-favourites like UK post-punk band Sprints, who are returning after a sold-out performance in 2022. As well, up-and-coming acts such as Full Flower and The Umlauts will be performing. Whether youโre into indie rock, electronic beats or experimental sounds, the programme delivers an eclectic blend of styles, highlighting both international and local talent.A new addition to this yearโs programme is Family Sound System, a daytime event dedicated to younger audiences and their families. Taking place on Saturday 26th July, it will feature DJ sets, live music, and an interactive corner where parents and children can take to the decks together for a 10-minute DJ slot. Marc was surprised but happy to see that most people have opted to spin vinyl!Beyond the main performances, Congรฉs Annulรฉs maintains its signature laid-back atmosphere. Visitors are welcome to drop in from 6pm to enjoy drinks and DJ sets on the terrace, with many gigs remaining free or affordably priced. Food options include a new focus on freshly made pizza, available for lunch and dinner, replacing the former restaurant setup on-site.The festivalโs approachable format, diverse programming, and community spirit have made it a summer staple in Luxembourgโs cultural calendar. Whether youโre a music aficionado or just looking for a relaxed evening with good food and atmosphere, Congรฉs Annulรฉs offers something for everyone.Full details, artist lineups, and ticket information can be found at www.rotondes.lu
During a photo shoot for Luxembourgโs annual Grape and Wine Festival, a thief made off with the distinctive wine glasses belonging to the Wine Queen and her princesses...
The โStop Killing Gamesโ initiative โ now an official EU Citizensโ Initiative โ has collected over 1.3 million signatures
Japan is taking a groundbreaking step to protect children from coercive religious practices
After a night watching Fontaines DC, Jon is back to let you know what is on over the next 7 days including his recommendation of the week (it's tonight!) and do you know what Katie Melua holds the world record for?
Good news for travelers: the TSA is finally phasing out its long-standing shoe removal rule
Pride isnโt just a celebration, itโs a reminder that visibility, allyship and inclusion matter all year round. That was the message from Rose Cano Ruiz and Nicolas Sarrons, two PwC Luxembourg employees and active members of Shine, the firmโs LGBTQ+ network.As Pride Week swept through Luxembourg, Rose and Nicolas joined PwC People Pulse on the Breakfast Show to talk about what Pride means to them, how Shine is making a difference, and why inclusion in the workplace is more than just a nice-to-have... itโs essential.Both Rose and Nicholas started their careers at PwC as interns. Today, Rose works full-time in internal communications after recently landing a promotion and Nicolas is a senior tax advisor. But beyond the day jobs, both are deeply involved in shaping a more inclusive workplace. For Nicholas, inclusion was non-negotiable from the start. โWhen I was applying for jobs, it was important to find a company that wasnโt just neutral about LGBTQ+ rights, but actively supportive,โ he explained. โThatโs why Shine meant so much to me.โShine is PwC Luxembourgโs LGBTQ+ employee network, and itโs far more than a banner during Pride Month. From monthly lunches and networking events to partnerships with NGOs and other inclusive companies, Shine creates year-round opportunities for connection, education, and community. โThis week might be the most visible,โ said Nicholas, โbut weโre here all year.โRose recently took the lead on organising the Pride Run, which is set to be this year's Shine flagship Pride events. Open to all, the event raises funds for Rosa Lรซtzebuerg and Centre LGBTIQ+ CIGALE, two of Luxembourgโs key LGBTQ+ advocacy organisations. PwC already have 70 people signed up to take part in the run. In a world where over 60 countries still criminalise same-sex relationships, Pride continues to be a protest as much as a celebration. โWeโre lucky to have visibility here,โ said Rose. โSo itโs our responsibility to use that platform.โThe origins of Pride go back to the 1969 Stonewall riots, led largely by trans people of colour. Nicolas and Rose emphasised how much has changed, but also how much still needs to. โPride is rooted in activism,โ Nicolas said. โAnd that fight isnโt over until everyone has the freedom to be themselves.โShineโs visibility in the workplace sends a powerful message. Whether itโs rainbow flags at the office or an open door for conversations, Rose says itโs the little things that create an environment where people can thrive. โWhen I see a Shine banner at reception or help someone sign up for the Pride Run, I know I can be myself here,โ she said. โThat means Iโm more creative, more connected and more confident.โNicolas echoed that sentiment, sharing how PwC supported him in attending Pride events in Paris and Amsterdam as a representative. โItโs not just lip service,โ he said. โThey support us in showing up, speaking up, and being seen.โOne of the most important parts of Shine? Itโs not just for LGBTQ+ employees. โOur allies are often the loudest voices in the room and thatโs incredible,โ said Nicholas. โYou donโt have to be part of the community to show you care.โThe message is clear: inclusion isnโt a one-week event. Itโs a culture, a commitment, and a shared responsibility.Want to show your support? The Luxembourg Pride Run is open to everyone. Just search โLuxembourg Pride Runโ online to sign up and join the movement: run, walk, or cheer your way through 5km or 10km of solidarity.this is sponsored content
Amnesty International Luxembourg has renewed calls for the government to take decisive action on human rights issues, both internationally and domestically. In an open letter titled โ18 Months of Silence. What Now?โ Amnesty, along with over 50 other NGOs, urged Luxembourg to recognise the State of Palestine and advocate for the suspension of the EU-Israel Association Agreement due to alleged human rights violations in Gaza.The letter, timed ahead of an EU-level discussion in June, reflected widespread concern from civil society, with support from groups like Jewish Calling for Peace and a strong response from artists, former politicians, and cultural figures. Although Luxembourg has joined a coalition of EU countries pressing for more assertive diplomatic action, it has stopped short of backing a full suspension of the agreement. This is what Amnesty continues to campaign for ahead of the next international meeting on July 15.In addition to international advocacy, Amnesty Luxembourg has expressed deep concern over proposed changes to protest laws. According to Amnesty, a draft bill would introduce an โauthorisation regime,โ requiring demonstrators to seek official permission to protest. This is a move Amnesty says undermines basic democratic rights. The bill also includes clauses restricting face coverings at protests, raising fears of discrimination and potential exclusion of vulnerable groups, such as asylum seekers or civil servants.While some of Amnestyโs recommendations have been taken into account in updated versions of the bill, the organisation remains wary of future implications, especially amid rising far-right influence across Europe.
A major milestone in HIV research has emerged from Melbourne, where scientists at the PeterโฏDoherty Institute have engineered a revolutionary method to unmask the virus hidden in white blood cells
Field tests in tropical Singapore showed homes painted with a new paints that reduced electricity for air conditioning by close to 40%
Europe is a road tripperโs dream. Whether you're cruising through the snow capped Alps, winding through Tuscany, sun drenched wine yards or following the coastal cliffs of the Cote d'Azur, the scenery is nothing short of breathtaking. No two routes are ever the same, and that's what makes it so magical.But if you want to keep that magic alive without unexpected roadblocks or fines, there's one thing you'll need to sort out before you hit the gas. Motorway vinettes. These little stickers are your key to accessing Europe's most iconic roads, and without them, your trip could take a detour into headache territory. Fortunately, it's easier than you think, especially if you pass by the ACL or give us a call.Not only can we sell you the right sticker, but we'll also explain exactly how to place it on your windshield. Yep, even that part has rules. Misplace the sticker and you could be facing fines even if you bought the right one. Trust us, this happens more often than you'll think. So let's break down what you need depending on where you're headed:Austria: Are you planning to explore Austria's stunning mountain passes and picturesque countryside? You'll need a motorway vignette. Choose between ten day, two months or annual options, depending on the length of your stay. Don't forget that some routes also come with extra tolls. Switzerland is home to postcard worthy lakes and alpine views. Switzerland requires all vehicles under 3.5 tons, even motorcycles, to have a sticker valid for 14 months. Keep in mind that certain tunnels and car trains may require additional tools, so plan accordingly. France: While motorways in France don't require a general vignette, if you're driving through low emission zones like Paris or Lyon, you will need a critโair environment sticker. Since most French motorways are toll roads, consider using the Pip and gold toll badge. It works in France, Italy and Portugal, letting you pass through toll stations without stopping. Just drive through and the charges will be automatically deduced from your account at the ACL. We make it easy to get the right vignette for your trip, and can even help you plan your entire route, from tools to traffic regulations. Our website has all the details you need and if it's not convenient, we can send you the vignette straight to your home or workplace, whatever suits you best.Less stress. More adventure. That's what we are here for now. Before we wrap things up, here's a word of warning. Beware of fake motorway stickers. Scammers are out there, especially online or near border crossings, offering stickers that are either overpriced or outright fakes. Buy one of those and you'll be paying more than just tolls when the authorities catch on. Stick to trusted sellers like us at ACL, where you know where you're getting the real deal. So grab your vignette, pack your essentials, and let Europe's open roads take you on a journey you'll never forget. With the right preparation, you can cruise past the stunning landscapes. Leave the worries behind and make memories that last for longer than the stickers on your windshield.This is sponsored content
There is so much to choose from this week that I am just recommending go and see something!
Tune in to Local Matters today as architect Mohammed Zanboa shares his vision for Municipalityโฏ101. Discover how a symbolic โ101st municipalityโ could transform refugee participation and challenge ideas about belonging in Luxembourg.
the Mexican Senate voted unanimously (99โ0) to amend the nationโs General Wildlife Law, prohibiting the use of dolphins, seals, and other marine mammals in tourism performances and โhands-onโ activities with tourists
As summer festivals and nightlife events draw thousands across Luxembourg and Europe, growing concerns around needle spiking have prompted renewed calls for vigilance and education. Needle spiking refers to the act of injecting someone with a substance, often without their knowledge and in crowded settings such as concerts, nightclubs, or large gatherings.Although the motivations behind the phenomenon remains poorly understood, isolated reports continue to surface, including a high number of incidents during Franceโs Fรชte de la Musique and a recent case in Luxembourg. Authorities and harm-reduction organisations stress that while the actual number of confirmed cases remains low, the threat and the fear it generates are significant.The non-profit group PIPAPO, which promotes safety and well-being in nightlife settings, has been actively raising awareness and offering support at festivals and clubs. Their โSafer Nightโ initiative encourages partygoers to look out for one another, stick with friends, and report suspicious behaviour to event staff or security immediately.โThe key message is simple: take care of each other,โ say Carlos. โIf someone appears unwell, confused, or in distress, donโt hesitate to ask if theyโre okay or alert someone who can help.โIn addition to public engagement, the group collaborates with event organisers to implement preventative measures, distribute information, and offer on-site support during major events. Their approach is rooted in promoting a positive, collective culture of care rather than fear or panic.Resources and advice on what to do if you suspect spiking are available on their website, www.pipapo.lu, as well as on their social media channels.
Denmark is poised to pass a ground-breaking law granting copyright protections to individuals over their own image, voice, and likeness
Deaths from heart attacks have plummeted nearly 90% since 1970, thanks to medical breakthroughs and public health gains
A thousand school children have been in rehearsals for months getting ready to take to the stage at the Luxembourg Philharmonie as part of the Lรซtz sang! programme. They will be joining Tali for a multilingual concert with songs in Luxembourgish, French, German and English, including Tali's own song 'Dear Parents'. Tali has a background in teaching and has a deep passion for youth engagement. She talks about how excited she is for the collaboration, especially hearing a thousand voices joining her on stage. Having first performed at the Philharmonie as a teenager in a choir, Tali now returns as a professional artist, hoping to ignite a love of music in the next generation. โThis might be their first time singing with an orchestra or standing on stage,โ she shared. โMoments like these can shape a childโs dreams.โAlthough the performance is sold out, fans will have several opportunities to see Tali this summer. She is slated to open for Zoe Wees at this yearโs EchterLive concert and will also appear at the Strassen Festival in September. Additionally, she recently launched a new collaborative project born out of her time in New York. The group, named after the popular Union Square cafรฉ โBlue Stripes,โ blends R\&B, jazz, and pop, and released its first single this month.For aspiring young musicians, Tali offers this advice: โDonโt be afraid of failure. If you love it, keep going. Belief in yourself is everything.โ
Researchers analyzed data from over 45,000 shoreline cleanups across the U.S. and found that bans and fees on plastic bags are working
Nada Jelic and Nicolas Payet were the featured guests on the latest edition of the PwC People Pulse themed around international mobility, in particular where it concerns work. Nicholas, originally from France, and Nada, who transferred from PwCโs Belgrade office in Serbia, are among the many professionals who have chosen Luxembourg as their destination for personal and professional growth.PwC Luxembourg, home to over 4,000 employees, offers global mobility programmes that allow staff to explore opportunities abroad while gaining diverse experiences. For Nada, who relocated just six months ago, the choice was intentional. Drawn by the ability to work in English and Luxembourgโs close ties to her home office, she describes her transition as both challenging and rewarding. One of the biggest adjustments, she noted, was moving from a tightly-knit 300-person office to a much larger environment where connections take time to form.In contrast, Nicholas, who has been with PwC for nearly two decades, first moved to Luxembourg without much prior knowledge of the country. What began as a search for an international experience turned into a long-term stay, enriched by the cityโs multicultural atmosphere and proximity to France. He also spent time working in New York, where cultural differences offered valuable lessons in communication and integration.Both professionals highlighted the importance of community and adaptability in navigating life abroad. From cultural differences and food cravings to building new friendships, their stories reflect the realities of international assignments. While challenges such as loneliness or missing family are common, the personal and professional development gained was worth it. this is sponsored content
In response to recent shakeups at the CDC, major medical organizations and independent experts are stepping up to create a new, unbiased vaccine advisory pane
A unique international seminar is taking place this week in Luxembourg, hosted by the a.s.b.l PADEM (Programmes dโAide et de Dรฉveloppement pour les Enfants du Monde). The event brings together local partners from Mongolia, Kenya, Sri Lanka and Kosovo to share knowledge, exchange best practices, and strengthen collaborative efforts around child protection and community development.PADEM, which focuses on improving the lives of vulnerable children worldwide, emphasises that supporting communities as a whole is essential to ensuring childrenโs well-being. The seminarโs workshops cover a broad range of themes including gender-based violence, inclusive education for children with disabilities, advocacy, and sustainable waste management.Sophie, a partner from Kenya, highlighted the importance of addressing root causes within communities. โYou canโt protect children in isolation,โ she explained. โBy empowering caregivers, especially women, and addressing basic needs like access to clean water and sanitation, entire families become more resilient.โ She described impactful work in informal settlements in Kenya, where projects supported by PADEM have provided vital infrastructure and inspired economic empowerment among survivors of gender-based violence.From Mongolia, Bolor emphasised the power of face-to-face collaboration. โDirect exchanges are more meaningful than simply reading reports. We learn new strategies for advocacy and education that we can apply in our own communities,โ she noted. She also praised PADEMโs flexible, respectful approach to developing grassroots organisations over time, allowing local partners to grow sustainably.The seminar underscores PADEMโs core philosophy: lasting change for children begins with investing in local knowledge, inclusive development, and community-driven action. By bringing diverse partners together, the organisation continues to foster a global network of leaders committed to building dignified futures for vulnerable populations.
Moneypointโthe countryโs last remaining coal-fired power stationโfinally shut off its coal burners, marking a historic milestone in Irelandโs fight against climate change
Itโs #LegacyLinks time โย coming at you the third time around!Each episode links a historical figure, event or a place from Luxembourgโs past to someone representing the same field today: this time, weโre looking at all three of these aspects since we're talking about the relationship between Luxembourg๐ฑ๐บ and the UK๐ฌ๐ง with Darren Robinson, the president of the British-Luxembourg Society.A year ago, Bourgmeisterin partnered with the Society to highlight just how deeply interwoven the two countries are. Darren's voice brings both personal experience and institutional knowledge to this ongoing story of friendship between Luxembourg and the UK, which has always been one of mutual respect, cultural connection, and shared history๐ค We also touched upon the fact that this connection has always been supported on three fronts: the Society, of course, has long served as a cultural ambassador, but the The British Chamber of Commerce for Luxembourg has also been instrumental in supporting the business relationships โย just like the British Embassy has been vital in keeping the diplomatic ties strong.Produced with the support of ARA City Radioโค๏ธBritish-Luxembourg Society: https://b-l-s.lu/British-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce: https://www.bcc.lu/The embassy of the UK in Luxembourg: https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/british-embassy-in-luxembourg#BourgmeisterinPodcast #LegacyLinks #BourgmeisterinLegacyLinks #LuxembourgHistory #Storytelling #UK #LuxUKLinks #LuxUKLinks
๐๏ธWho needs fiction when you have Eva Siewert? Part 1Opera diva turned radio boss, trilingual icon, and all-around badass, Eva ruled the airwaves at Radio Luxembourg in the 1930s with more flair than a Eurovision final. Born to a Jewish opera star and a composer dad, Eva danced through Berlinโs golden era, wrote like a storm, flirted with politics (and Tehran), and fell in love with a woman at the worst possible time in Nazi Germany.Her real crime? Telling anti-fascist jokes on paper. Spoiler: the Gestapo didnโt laugh.From soprano to subversive, Evaโs life was one hell of a broadcast ๐ป๐ฅFind out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
The NGO Center for urban Justice (ZUG) took Luxembourg City to courtโand won. Zug's fight for safer streets and public transparency is setting legal precedents and inspiring civic action.
4 to 6 million people participated in โNoโฏKingsโ protests across over 2,000 U.S. cities on Juneโฏ14, 2025
Do you know the names of our Luxembourg highways? Where do the A1, A3, A4 and A6 come from and where do they go? And why does the A13 doe her own thing? Which one is the busiest and in need of widening? All that and more in this ACL Knowledge Bites.
An innovative, long-acting injection could prevent HIV infection with just two doses a year โ a significant breakthrough in prevention technology
Soooooo much on in Luxembourg this week! Jon guides you through the best of this week's many performances!
Lambda Legal, a nonprofit thatโs been fighting for LGBTQ+ and HIV+ civil rights since 1973, just raised an astonishing $285 million in its first-ever major fundraising campaign
What if the most powerful forms of literacy arenโt taught in schoolsโbut passed down through resistance, gardens, and handwritten notes? Listen to Daniel Rudas' interview in the framework of the Redes_Ling project on language inequality.
Researchers at UC Davis have helped a man with ALS speak againโthis time using only his brain
Language shapes how we connect, how we work, and how we live. But what happens when your language is seen as less valuable? Thatโs the question Franziska and Flor are tackling through an ambitious EU-funded initiative called ReDes_Ling, a global project focused on reducing language inequality.Franziska, a familiar voice to listeners of Radio ARA, is leading Luxembourgโs contribution to the project. Sheโs joined this month by Flor, a researcher from Argentinaโs University of San Martรญn, where she works closely with Chinese migrant communities. Together, they're part of a multi-country effort that includes partners in Spain, Denmark, Colombia, Mexico, and beyond.The project is about more than just language, it's about access. โLanguage inequality isn't just one thing,โ Franziska explains. โItโs everything from how kids succeed in school, to how migrants navigate hospitals, to whether indigenous languages are seen as valuable at all.โFlor adds that in Argentina, indigenous and migrant communities often face barriers simply because their languages arenโt part of the official system. โYou canโt go to a hospital or school if you donโt speak Spanish,โ she said. โAnd that makes people feel excluded, like theyโre not part of society.โBut the goal isnโt to reject national languages. Itโs to expand inclusion. โYes, some standardisation is necessary,โ Flor explained. โBut it should never come at the cost of excluding others.โSo how do you reduce language inequality in a world built on dominant languages? Thatโs what Franziska and Flor are exploring during their time in Luxembourg. Their current focus is on communication technologies. They look at how tools like radio, social media, and even AI can make information accessible in multiple languages.Radio ARA has been leading by example. What began during the COVID-19 pandemic as a response to urgent gaps in public information has since grown into a permanent multilingual programming platform. โBack then, we realised many people werenโt getting updatesโbecause they didnโt speak Luxembourgish, French, German, or English,โ Franziska said.Now, the station runs daily shows in 17 different languages, from Arabic and Ukrainian to Chinese and Albanian. โItโs about giving communities both access and representation,โ she said.And the tech side doesnโt stop at radio. The team is exploring AI-driven transcription tools developed at the University of Luxembourg, and how social media platforms can better serve multilingual users. The hope is that these innovations can be scaled and adapted globally.For both Franziska and Flor, it comes back to dignity and identity. โAll languages are equal,โ Flor said. โItโs not about the language itself, itโs about who is being heard.โ
Moving across the world isnโt just a change of scenery, itโs a whole new way of working. Radhey Sham Punyani, a tax and accounting manager at PwC Luxembourg, joined this episode of the PwC People Pulse to share how his career took him from the skyscrapers of Chicago to the winding streets of Europeโs financial heart.Radhey didnโt always know tax would be his calling. In fact, it was a university course and a passionate professor that sparked his interest. What started as curiosity became a career. He says this is a career path for people who love to solve problems. โNo day is the same,โ he explained. โEvery client brings new challenges, and thatโs what makes it exciting.โEven thousands of kilometres from where he started, Radhey feels right at home. PwCโs values, he says, are the same wherever you go. That consistency helped him make the leap from PwC Chicago to PwC Luxembourg with confidence. โIt didnโt feel like starting over,โ he said. โIt felt like continuing, just on a global scale.โOutside of work, Radhey is just as engaged. From basketball to padel to launching PwC Luxembourgโs chess club, heโs made the most of the firmโs POP (People of PwC) initiative. He praises the firm saying โIf something doesnโt exist, youโre encouraged to create it.โThese connections arenโt just for fun, they are powerful at work too. With over 3,500 people in the office, Radhey says knowing colleagues across departments makes it easier to deliver for clients because you learn who are the experts in every field. Right now, his team is growing. Heโs looking for people who are curious, detail-oriented, and thrive on solving problems. If this sounds like you, you can find all job openings on the PwC Luxembourg careers page. [This is sponsored content]
India has reduced its extreme poverty rate from 27.1% in 2011โ12 to just 5.3% in 2022โ23
Alex from the Zenter fir dโLรซtzebuerger Sprooch (ZLS) (Centre for the Luxembourgish Language) came on the Breakfast Show to talk about his exhibit D'Lรซtzebuerger Sprooch(en). The exhibition has been on tour and is currently at the Luxembourg City museum. D'Lรซtzebuerger Sprooch(en) translates to The Luxembourgish Language(s), this exhibit encompasses the multilingual society of Luxembourg whilst telling the history of the Luxembourgish language. Technology is to be credited with formalising Luxembourgish. As recent as 50 years ago, Luxembourgish was almost only spoken with no official spelling or grammar rules. This began to change after 1984 when the language was officially recognised as more than a dialect. Now, since 2017 the ZLS has been helping promote and create rules for the language. Alex thinks that technology, particularly the invention of texting and SMS is what made people start to write the language down and created a demand for these rules. Find out more at the exhibit which is open from 5th June until 31st July. https://citymuseum.lu/en/exhibition/langues-luxembourgeoises/
๐จ Luxembourgโs Most Extra Plot Twist: The 1856 Coup ๐จOnce upon a time, a royal drama unfolded in the Grand Duchy โ not with swords or battles, but with a constitutional remix. Enter William III, who looked at the liberal reforms of 1848 and said, โNah, letโs rewind.โOn Nov 27, 1856, he grabbed a pen, rewrote the rules, and crowned himself the main character of a real-life monarchy soap opera. Press freedom? Budget control? Bye, Felicia.Was it a coup? Technically yes. Was it petty? Absolutely.Luxembourg: come for the scenery, stay for the savage royal power grabs.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Level op your driving skills on ACL's karting track in Mondercange. Open from March to October, rain or shine. Even if you've never driven before, you'll get proper attire and a proper briefing. If you are looking for a fun, competitive experience with a bit of an adrenaline thrill, this is it!
Japanese scientists have developed a revolutionary plastic that fully dissolves in seawater โ in just a few hours
There's a lot of metal on offer this week but also a free show at Rotondes and some Belgian pop!
The Ohio House of Representatives has unanimously passed House Bill 29, mandating that all correctional facilities in the state provide free feminine hygiene products to inmates
Learn more about some of your favourite and forgotten songs with Francesca. 00:00 Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel01:31 Heroes by David Bowie03:08 Elenor Rigby by The Beatles04:30 Another Brick in the Wall pt. 2 by Pink Floyd05:52 Ramble On by Led Zeppelin
High Fever, the Paranoia Project opens at the Thรฉรขtre National du Luxembourg on Wednesday 4th June. Directed by Max Blom and starring Christiani Wetter and live musician Jorge de Moura, the production is an exploration of paranoia through the works and minds of poets, writers, singers and others. Christiani, when talking about immersing herself in the role admits that she did become more paranoid and aware. Mental health is an important topic for her, as is awareness of problems with society today. At the same time, having to confront these situations gave her an appreciation of the irony and sarcasm in it. For Max, the production is an homage to the writers and artists that you often read about, creating a collage of their work and thoughts. This all started when Max hosted the Freak Hour on Radio ARA, a show in which he had a similar concept of choosing texts by writers that he liked and then making a collage out of it. Alongside the dramaturge Florian Hirsch, Max found texts that were paranoiac and High Fever was created. Although there is not one message that the show aims to share amongst its audience, it does invite you to see the intense struggle the character is going through. There is a funny side to paranoia, despite its brutal and intense nature. Find out more here: https://www.tnl.lu/high-fever
Nicole joined the Breakfast Show to talk about the upcoming summer programme at de Gudde Wรซllen. So, what is coming up? The 'Lotterie Solidaire' is taking place again this month, with the winner being drawn on 6th June. This is in collaboration with a local artist Mia Kinch. The prizes for the lottery are gifted from lots of local artists and entrepreneurs. They try to raise visibility for those who have donated, as well as creating a community that can get to know each other and connect. The money raised from the lottery this year is going to Foundation Solina, an association that help youth and older people get settled, or re-settled in life. Whether that is helping them find a place to live, or help them out with furniture the organisation tries to improve the life of people.The tickets will be drawn live at the de Gudde Weather terrace on 6th June. Find out more here: https://deguddewellen.lu/Agenda/LOTERIE-SOLIDAIREOutside, de Gudde Wรซllen have two venues; de Gudde Weather and in the park near Villa Vauban at the LUGA Mikrokosmos. Both venues are open when its good weather and serve drinks in a good atmosphere. de Gudde Weather has been around for the past few summers, but the Mikrokosmos is a new collaboration this year. LUGA and de Gudde Wรซllen have created a social hub in the gardens that will be a place for concerts, afterwork DJs and a relaxed atmosphere.
In Uganda, a simple yet transformative solution is improving lives: replacing dirt floors with affordable, sustainable clay-based alternatives
France is taking a significant step to protect public health, especially for its younger citizens. Starting July 1, 2025, smoking will be banned in all outdoor areas frequented by children
This episode of the PwC People Pulse is all about rugby! Rugby fans and PwC employees Marie Wojtusciszyn and Henrik Lars Latino-Madsen joined the show to talk about the upcoming PwC Cup of Nations, rugby at PwC and the charity this is all in aid of: BackToSport. Saturday 7th June at Walferdange Rugby the Cup of Nations is being held. Pop, or People of PwC, is the social groups that are run within the company to give a place for employees to share in their extra circular interests. One of these groups is rugby. Marie and Henrik are part of this group and talk about how great it is to be able to play with their colleagues. Marie has been instrumental in helping increase the women's game, both in Luxembourg and bringing to the big PwC Cup of Nations. Branches of PwC from this side of Europe come together to celebrate and compete in the PwC Cup of Nations. The event is free for all spectators and will be a day of rugby where PwC Luxembourg competes against PwC teams from England, France, Ireland and more. BackToSport is an a.b.s.l that supports people with reduced mobility in playing sports. People with reduced mobility can face many challenges when trying to participate in sport, so this association helps to encourage and give people a way to play. You can find out more about it here: https://www.backtosport.lu/page/858964-presentation this was sponsored content
Dutch scientists and engineers are turning to age-old ice rink techniques to address one of our planet's most pressing challenges: the melting Arctic sea ice
Zoos across the UK are set to roll out major animal welfare reforms aimed at giving their residents a better quality of life
Another Legacy Links treat is landing with a bang!๐ฅEach episode links a historical figure from Luxembourgโs past to someone working in the same field today: this time, we're looking at John Grรผn, the strongest Luxembourger of all time from 1900s๐ช, and Elodie Covella, a yoga instructor from Luxembourg๐งโโ๏ธJohn Grรผn, Luxembourgโs most famous strongman, became a symbol of physical strength and resilience in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His dedication to body mastery, endurance, and discipline made him a legend. Today, Elodie Covella, yoga instructor and Luxembourger, embodies a modern approach to physical and mental strength through yoga, promoting holistic well-being, mindfulness, and body awareness. While John Grรผn focused on raw physical power, Elodie represents a contemporary evolution of strength โ rooted in balance, flexibility, and mental resilience. Both figures, in their own ways, inspire people to push their limits and discover the full potential of their bodies.Elodieโs IG: https://www.instagram.com/elodiecovellayoga/Elodieโs website: elodiecovellayoga.comWant to learn more about John Grรผn? Check out โA story about the world's strongest man, a Luxembourgerโ at https://bourgmeisterin.com/all-stories/f/a-story-about-the-worlds-strongest-man-a-luxembourger!#BourgmeisterinPodcast #LegacyLinks #BourgmeisterinLegacyLinks #LuxembourgHistory #Storytelling
Stayfou a.b.s.l are a collective of creatives and friends that are putting on a pop-up event this weekend in the Luxembourg-Grund area. Magali and Jill came on the Breakfast Show to share their excitement ahead of the opening of the pop-up. The event is running from 23-25th May and is free to attend. They are inspired by the joy of working together, sharing their creative talents to teach people in workshops, and to meet fellow creatives in Luxembourg. The event consists of an art and photo exhibition, a live DJ set by Contrรดle Technique, a theatre workshop, a beatmaking workshop and an upcycling workshop as well as a creative brunch. As well as the organised sessions and events, the pop-up has spaces for people to relax, have a drink and check out the music of members of the collective. Keep an eye on Stayfou a.b.s.l as they will soon be accepting members and growing their association.
After replacing approximately 700 employees with artificial intelligence systems in 2022, Klarna is now reversing course and rehiring human workers
In our new interview series on language inequality, sociolinguist Laura Vila Galรกn reveals how language inequality stems from history and power, not grammar. Hear why dialects matter and how social change begins with linguistic awareness.
The ACL Diagnostic Center, located in Bertrange, is the place where your car gets a full health checkโwithout the commercial interests of a typical garage because it is focused purely on expertise, not sales. The purpose is simple: To make sure you can hit the road with confidence, knowing that your car is in top shape. So, take your car to the ACL Diagnostic Center for an expert check-up to keep your car running smoothly.
In a ground-breaking medical achievement, surgeons in California have successfully performed the world's first human bladder transplant
A groundbreaking study in Luxembourg reveals how long COVID impacts mental health in unique ways, urging personalized care. Experts say one-size-fits-all treatment no longer meets patient needs.Photo: NIH Clinical Center via flickr
In Albuquerque, New Mexico, the city is rolling out a groundbreaking guaranteed basic income program funded entirely by cannabis tax revenue
In a landmark decision, Pakistan's Senate has passed a bill banning child marriage in the Islamabad Capital Territory
๐Think Luxembourg is just banks and EU suits? Think again.Hidden among its sleepy hills and polite cows is Giewel, where a priest with a shovel and zero chill unearthed an entire Roman villa in 1964. Meet Georges Kayser: part-time chaplain, full-time history junkie. While your grandpa collected stamps, Georges was digging up saunas, wine jars, and a mini Roman fortress.Turns out, Luxembourg is basically the Netflix of ancient archaeology โย Celtic mounds, Roman villas, and more secrets than a Vatican archive (what's up new Pope reference!๐).So yeah, next time someone says "there's nothing in Luxembourg," just raise an eyebrowโฆ and mention Georges.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
The Luxembourg Allergy Network (LAN) turned 10 this week! Emile and Tamara, members of the LAN want to spread awareness about the issues and severity of food allergies, but also show that there is support here in Luxembourg. The LAN focus predominately on children and have good advice on how to spot when a child has or may grow into food allergies. They are a patient facing organisation that attempts to educate, inform and support people about and with allergies. Allergies and tolerances change over time, this can be confusing but also can expand your palette, something Emile has experience with. He was able to confront his pine nut allergy that used to be life threatening, now he jokes about how he could eat a whole bag. At different ages children start to exhibit different intolerances and allergies. Emile shared his experience about one massive impact his food allergies has had on him, socialising. He has had a variation of responses from people when he has to tell them about his food allergies. Tamara adds that children notice they are the odd one out or different very early on. For example, not being allowed to have the same birthday cake as everyone else, or even not being invited to the party so no one there has to worry about the risk. You can find out more information on their website: https://www.luxallergy.net/
Since January 1st, Portugal achieved a remarkable feat in its pursuit of sustainable energy. Renewable energy sources supplied 82.2% of the country's total electricity consumption.
Critical climate tools that farmers rely on are finally being restored by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
This week's gig guide focuses on what's coming up, including the Radio ARA Lux Mini Fest!!
This is an episode in our Live & Unfiltered series where we highlight the artists performing at our Radio ARA Crowdfunding Concert: A Lux Mini Fest. Today's episode features Maz Univerze.You can see Maz Univerze live and help keep Radio ARA going at the Radio ARA Crowdfunding Concert: A Lux Mini Fest. Get your tickets from the Rotondes website here: www.rotondes.lu/en/agenda/radio-ara-crowdfunding
This is an episode in our Live & Unfiltered series where we highlight the artists performing at our Radio ARA Crowdfunding Concert: A Lux Mini Fest. Today's episode features The Kools. You can see The Kools live and help keep Radio ARA going at the Radio ARA Crowdfunding Concert: A Lux Mini Fest. Get your tickets from the Rotondes website here: www.rotondes.lu/en/agenda/radio-ara-crowdfunding
At PwC Luxembourg, diversity, equity, inclusion, and well-being (DEI&W) arenโt just buzzwords. Last week, staff gathered for โDiversity Day,โ a flagship event highlighting the companyโs evolving commitment to workplace culture that is open, inclusive, and supports worker's wellbeing.Organised largely by Gaia, a recent intern from Italy, the event brought together internal diversity networks including: Shine (LGBTQ+), Ability (disability and neurodiversity), LatAm (multicultural backgrounds), Women & Men (gender equity), and Generations (age inclusion). Held in PwCโs central atrium, the day featured interactive stands, games, and open conversations.For Marc, a partner with over 30 years at PwC, the DEI journey has been long but meaningful. โWeโve come a long way from only focusing on gender balance. Now we tackle multiple dimensions of identity and experience,โ he said. Marc emphasised that these initiatives are not only ethical imperatives, but also strategic for attracting top talent. โWell-being is business-critical,โ he added.May is recognised as European Diversity Month, and PwC Luxembourg sees it as an opportunity not just to celebrate, but to reaffirm its values. โRepeating the message matters,โ Marc said. โIf we want real inclusion, we canโt just talk, we have to act every day.โThe message was clear: diversity at PwC isnโt about ticking boxes, itโs about building a culture where everyone can bring their full selves to work.*This is sponsored content
Thanks to a new rule from the Federal Trade Commission, companies like Ticketmaster must now show the full price of tickets upfront
After a deadly train station collapse and ongoing government inaction, students have taken their message across Europe on foot. Maria came on the Breakfast Show to tell us more about this. The students running from Serbia to Brussels, Belgium are nearing the end of an 18-day, 1,500-kilometer ultramarathon in a dramatic protest against systemic corruption and democratic decline in their country. Over the weekend, they were greeted by a crowd of 200โ300 supporters in Luxembourg, including members of the Serbian diaspora and local officials.The student movement began last November after the roof of a newly renovated train station in Novi Sad collapsed, killing 16 people. The tragedy, widely seen as the result of corruption and mismanagement, followed two school shootings in 2023 that had already shaken public confidence in Serbiaโs institutions.โThis was the tipping point,โ said Maria, a protest supporter here in Luxembourg. โYoung people are saying, โWe donโt want to live in a country like this.โโWhat makes the movement unique is its structure: there are no official leaders. Students make decisions through horizontal organisation and direct democracy. This is a new model for activism in Serbia. The protest has expanded rapidly to include university professors, high school students, and professionals across sectors.The ultramarathon to Brussels aims to raise international awareness and prompt pressure from the European Union. The students recently attended a session in Strasbourg, where MEPs affirmed core democratic values and voiced support for their cause.Their demands include an independent judiciary, freedom of the press, transparent elections and checks on executive powerWith a final stop in Brussels this week, students are calling for the EU to turn its words into action.
In just over a decade, Kenya has more than doubled access to electricity, jumping from 28% in 2013 to over 75% in 2023
Ever tried cramming for finals while inhaling the ghosts of... the past?๐ Welcome to Walferdange โCastleโ โ a 19thโcentury stud farm turned lecture hall where stallions once whinnied and professors now whine๐ Built for William Iโs fourโlegged obsession, the place flopped at breeding draft horses, survived revolutions, hosted royals, sheltered refugees, and finally surrendered to PowerPoint. Today Ministry's of National Education, Childhood and Youth teacherโtrainees debate pedagogy where grooms forked hay, and the courtyard echoes with coffee breaks instead of hoofbeats. Proof that Luxembourg recycles everything โ even failed horse palaces โ into brains instead of brawn. Smells like progress๐Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Over 500 people are expected to take part in the Darkness Into Light walk this Saturday, as Luxembourg joins a global movement to raise awareness about suicide prevention and mental health. The event, which begins at 5 a.m. in Luxembourg City, invites participants to walk from darkness into sunrise as a symbolic gesture of hope and solidarity for those affected by suicide and mental health challenges.Louise and Claire joined the Breakfast Show to talk more about the event as it enters its 8th edition locally. Darkness Into Light originated in Ireland in 2009 and has since spread across five continents, drawing more than 150,000 participants worldwide each year. The Luxembourg edition continues to grow, with returning participants and new walkers of all ages, including families and young people volunteering as stewards.The walk is designed not only to show support for those impacted by suicide but also to reduce stigma and promote open conversations around mental health. This yearโs event is held in partnership with three local mental health charities: SOS Detresse, Kanner Jugend Telefon and Ligue Sante Mentale. Representatives from each organisation will be on site to offer information, support and a listening ear.Participants are encouraged to arrive by 4:45 a.m. at the Omnisports Hall in Luxembourg City. The route covers approximately five kilometers through the city, with accessibility options available for those who need them. After the walk, refreshments will be served and attendees will have the opportunity to connect with support services.Registration is open on www.darknessintolight.ie SOS Detresse https://454545.lu/ Kanner Jugend Telefon https://www.kjt.lu/de/Ligue Sante Mentale http://www.llhm.lu/
The Maison du Motard, since 2021, is an ACL initiative dedicated to bikers in Luxembourg with the purpose of bringing the biking community together, encouraging exchange, share experiences and promote safer mobility on two wheels. From May to July, the ACL offers a range of workshops tailored to different skill levels at ACL's karting track in Mondercange. During the final training, on the open road, participants will learn how to break in an emergency, master their cornering and sharpen their awareness in traffic. All with the purpose of making sure bikers are fully prepared for the season ahead; strong, confident and in control. Check out the workshop dates on www.acl.lu.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has closed its final beagle lab, marking the end of decades of using these dogs in painful experiments
Missouri has taken a significant step forward in protecting minors by passing legislation that raises the minimum marriage age to 18
Switzerland is pioneering a sustainable energy initiative by transforming its railway infrastructure into solar power generators
Kenya is lighting the wayโelectricity access has jumped from 37% to 79% in a decade, with rural grid expansion and solar power driving real change across East Africa. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".Photo: Axel Bรผhrmann via flickr
Diabetes-related deaths have dropped to their lowest levels in years, according to early data from the CDC
Labour Day? It's Legacy Links Day โย tadaaa! The first of its kind๐Each episode will be linking a historical figure from Luxembourgโs past to someone working in the same field today, and the connection between these two women is pretty phenomenal.Lilian Steichen, the sister of the world famous photographer Edward Steichen who emigrated with their parents from Luxembourg at the end of 1800s, was a pioneer in sustainable agriculture, introducing goat dairy farming to the U.S. and advocating for its health benefits at a time when it was not widely accepted. Her work emphasized the importance of natural food sources, gut health, and self-sustaining farming.ย Similarly, Samantha Dulaโs dedication to beekeeping follows a parallel path โ promoting natural, sustainable food production and raising awareness about the critical role of pollinators in human and environmental health all the way from the U.S. to Luxembourg. Both women, though separated by time and industry, share not only a nationality, but also a passion for ethical and sustainable food production, environmental stewardship, and public education about the unseen benefits of natureโs smallest contributors โย whether through goat milk or honeybees.Samanthaโs IG: @comb.keeper (https://www.instagram.com/comb.keeper/)Samantha's website: https://combkeeper.com/Want to learn more about Lilian Steichen-Sandburg? Check out โA story about Edward Steichen's sister โย Lilian "Paula" Sandburgโ at https://bourgmeisterin.com/all-stories/f/a-story-about-edward-steichens-sister-%E2%80%93-lilian-paula-sandburg!!
Whatโs Right: In a landmark move toward educational access, Harvard University has announced it will offer free tuition to families earning under $200,000 per year
Today's interview focuses on PwC's Core Project Unit, where change management is the key word and core business. Listen to two of its managers about their journey to PwC, their work, their biggest challenges and how you might be fit to join their team!
In a significant stride toward equality, Poland has officially repealed its last remaining "LGBT-free" zone
Bike journeys in Londonโs financial district have soared by 57%, with bicycles now outnumbering cars two to one โ fueled by dockless e-bikes, better infrastructure, and rising environmental awareness. Get all the details on todayโs โWhatโs Right with the Worldโ.
Global efforts have averted an estimated 12.7 million malaria deaths and 2.2 billion cases since the year 2000
From boldly declaring a kingdom while Napoleon was causing chaos, to dropping copper coins on cheering crowds earning him the nickname "the Copper King," William wasn't shy about making waves. But not everyone was thrilled with his rule, and tensions erupted into the fiery Belgian Revolution of 1830. Battles were fought, dramas unfolded, and after a messy war and plenty of political scandal, William eventually called it quits in 1840.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
ACL knowledge bites, because there's so much more to the ACL In the picturesque Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, an artist who never sleeps is capturing candid moments of unsuspecting drivers day and night. But don't worry, this isn't about an avant garde street photographer. It's the ever watchful speed and red light cameras making sure our roads stay safe and you too.Luxembourg's roads are closely monitored by 20 fixed speed cameras scattered across the country. On top of that, there are seven mobile radar units known locally as Radar transom. These units track a vehicle's average speed over long distances, making sure drivers don't just slow down near fixed cameras and then speed up again. In 2023, these combined forces flashed more than 350,000 times, handing out over โฌ15 million in fines. That is about 965 reminders per day. So yeah, quite a lot. With fines ranging from โฌ49 for minor infractions to several hundred euros for serious offences, ignoring cameras can be pretty expensive. And where are they? If you're driving through the tunnels on the A7 motorway, keep an eye on your speed. Speed cameras are set up in tunnels. The speed limit is 90km/h, and the cameras are there to ensure that drivers don't turn the thrill of tunnel driving into costly mistakes. In the heart of Luxembourg City, traffic enforcement is stepping up. Three red light cameras have been installed at key locations in the Hollerich district, while an additional one keeps watch at Place de l'รtoile. So specifically, you'll find those in the rue d' Esch and the Boulevard Doctor Charles Marks a spot where drivers often rush through out of impatience, especially in the boulevard Doctor Charles Marks a section where stepping on the gas a bit too hard can quickly become a problem. Do you have some? Also, in the intersection of the A4 motorway and the Boulevard Pierre du Pont There is a tricky, tricky conjecture where the yellow light often tempts drivers to push their luck.Place de l'รtoile located at one of the city's major transport hubs, this red light cameras ensures drivers stay alert during rush hour. It helps prevent cars from blocking tram railways, keeping traffic flowing smoothly and avoiding potential hazards. During their test phase, these cameras detected an average of over 800 violations per day. Clearly, they're not just there for decoration.Sure, nobody likes speed cameras, but it's hard to argue with the results. The markusbierg Tunnel, for example, on the A13, caught 74,000 speeding drivers in one year, making it the most effective camera in the country. So the next time you're driving through Luxembourg's scenic roads or urban streets, remember to smile.And if you want to avoid traffic, or at least be prepared for it. Tune in to Radio Ara during morning rush hour twice a morning. ACL will give you the latest traffic updates to help you steer clear of any unpleasant surprises on the road.
Three teenagers from Indore, India have developed a groundbreaking refrigerator that operates without electricity, using only salt and water
Promoting their new album โThe Night The Zombies Cameโ the Pixies return for another sold out show at Den Atelier. But if they are not for you then there is also news of Jeff Goldblum, Miki and Vanessa Da Mata as well as events this weekend at Den Atelier for all the family!
Hembadoon is a singer, songwriter, radio host, and all-around creative powerhouse who is performing at the much-anticipated Radio ARA Crowdfunding Concert: A Lux Mini Fest, a special fundraising event featuring Luxembourg-based talent. Hembadoon joined the studio not only to perform live but also to share her inspiring story.Originally from Nigeria, Hembadoon began her music career in 2002 and has worn many hats in the industry since. Now based in Luxembourg, she balances her roles as front woman of her band and host of the Africulture Mix show on Radio ARA. She emphasises how the local radio and music scene have provided her with a platform and a sense of community unlike any other. This is a contrast to the highly competitive media and music environment she experienced in Nigeria.She delves into the formation of her current band that came about through a serendipitous journey of weekend jam sessions that turned into collaborations. Hembadoon recalls meeting musicians organically through gigs and studio visits, leading to a synergy that quickly evolved into a creative force. Their bond grew stronger through rehearsals and eventually culminated in a well-received debut concert that cemented their commitment to making music together.Throughout the conversation, Hembadoon celebrates the unique blend of cultural influences that shape her sound, staying true to her African roots while exploring new sonic landscapes with her multicultural band. She highlights how this creative process has expanded her songwriting, allowing her to draw from deeply personal experiences and transform them into resonant stories and songs.Live in the studio, Hembadoon performs two powerful tracks: โLady,โ an anthem of self-actualization and feminine identity, and โKule Kule Hemba Ayem,โ a soulful song in her native dialect about perseverance and staying grounded. Both performances showcase her dynamic vocal presence and the rich, textured sound of her ensemble.You can see Hembadoon live and help keep Radio ARA going at the Radio ARA Crowdfunding Concert: A Lux Mini Fest. Get your tickets from the Rotondes website here: https://www.rotondes.lu/en/agenda/radio-ara-crowdfunding
Scientists at the University of Tokyo have successfully grown nugget-sized pieces of chicken in a lab
Gabrielle Antar, the co-founder of Dรฉi Aner is excited to celebrate the 2nd birthday of the media company with a zine making event. Dรฉi Aner translates to "the other" in English and that is who they are trying to include. The Birthday celebration is happening with a Zine making workshop at MUDAM, the idea was to take the online zine and create something in-person that everyone can touch. Gabrielle feels that there was a need for a new kind of media because "we are being dominated mostly by a vibe of more bougie, patriarchal, heteronormative, society or structures. She and her co-founder started Dรฉi Aner as it was their dream to own their own media, and from the basic idea grew more motivation and more political engagement than they expected. Does calling the zine alternative mean it is automatically political? According to Gabrielle, yes it does. She has found it a struggle to be outspoken about certain topics because of the nature of the country of Luxembourg. However, being politically openly is something that she feels people are craving, and it is because of this that they join the Dรฉi Aner community. The organisation grew last year when eight people joined through an open call. This gave Gabrielle a community, something she thinks is incredibly important in hyper individualistic countries like Luxembourg.
In a major win for animal welfare, Washington State has just passed a new law banning the use of exotic animal.
Money Talks is a podcast that explores financial topics through candid conversations with notable figures in Luxembourg.In episode 3, Mihaela sits down with Nicolas Have, founder of Have films and known for Sunset Cinema. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion on finance, films and being a young founder.This is a paid partnership with ALFI.
Festrogen, Luxembourgโs women-centered comedy festival, is back this April with another edition packed with wit, workshops, and a growing sense of community. Organisers and comedians Jess Bauldry and Marta Correia joined the Breakfast Show to discuss the upcoming festival, which runs from April 24โ27, and the powerful role it plays in carving space for women and non-binary voices in comedy.Both comedians shared personal journeys that led them to the stage. Jess traded journalismโs objectivity for stand-upโs raw honesty, and Marta dove into comedy during a life-changing divorce. โYou give yourself permission to talk about your life,โ Marta reflected. โOnce you can laugh at your flaws, nothing can bring you down.โWorkshops remain central to Festrogenโs mission. This yearโs program includes sessions on sketch comedy, comic illustration, comedy survival, and crowd work. Instructors hail from across Europe, bringing experience and diversity to Luxembourgโs growing scene. โWe're trying to create a safe, accessible space where people can find their voice and their funny,โ said Jess.While many women begin their comedy journey through Festrogenโs workshops, organisers hope to see more take the stage. โItโs daunting, but you survive. And when you bomb, thereโs always someone there to say, โYou did great,โโ Jess said.The festival also features performances, from a sketch comedy show titled Massive Mouthy Broads, to a gala headlined by Festrogen founders and international acts. The events are open to all, though the ethos remains clearly feminist. Festrogen continues to be more than a comedy festivalโitโs a space for empowerment, expression, and solidarity through laughter. For more information, visit festrogenfestival.comWe are giving away 2 tickets to your choice of performance at the festival, if you would like to win them message us on WhatsApp on +352 691 353 599
In a remarkable leap for dental science, researchers at King's College London have successfully grown human teeth in a laboratory setting for the first time
Marc and Joelle from Rotondes joined the Breakfast Show to discuss the upcoming PICelectroNIC festival, happening on Sunday, April 27th, in Bonnevoie, Luxembourg. PICelectroNIC is a family-friendly music festival known for its tagline: โFor headbanging kids and grooving parents.โ Itโs been running for several editions and this year introduces Mini PICelectroNIC with the event taking place outdoors for the first time, embracing the public park space and local neighbourhood collaboration.The festival offers a vibrant program of music, installations, performances, and interactive activities, tailored for children while remaining engaging for adults. The lineup includes DJs, electronic music artists, and surprise pop-up acts like a trumpet player performing in various spots. Artists who typically perform for adult audiences adapt their sets for younger crowds, creating unique and spontaneous experiences.Workshops play a big part in the event, allowing children to build instruments and even perform, shifting them from passive viewers to active participants. Marc and Joelle emphasised how inspiring it is to see children enthusiastically engage by dancing, headbanging, and even trying to storm the stage!This yearโs shift to an outdoor format adds a fresh layer of excitement and challenge, but it also opens doors to more community interaction and playful surprise moments, like discovering music in a neighbourโs garden. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., with free entry. The organisers hope to inspire creativity in young attendees while offering a good time for parents too.
Today we have Julian Lambertย and Gisele Karangwa on the PwC People Pulse, both work in Audit at PwC but spoke about getting certifications alongside working. Julian and Gisele have both gotten certifications during their time at PwC Luxembourg. Julian completed the IRE (Institut des Rรฉviseurs d'Entreprises), Gisele has completed the OEC (Ordre des Experts-Comptables), the French Chartered Accountancy diploma and hopes to next complete the IRE. As well, both mentioned that AI is the next topic they would like to learn more about, potentially completing a course or certification about this in the future. Both guests highlighted the benefit of getting certifications as it kept them up to date and developing in their field as well as extending their remit. Regulations, particularly in the EU, are ever evolving and staying up to date with the latest changes is a challenge. For clients of PwC, knowing that the people they are working with are up to date and have proved their competency is an important part of trusting them.Julian equated the experience of getting his certification to going back to university, but this time with the real world working experience that gave, what he felt was, a an important base to build from. As well, he continued working through the time studying so was able to directly apply what he was learning. The main take away from speaking to Julian and Gisele was that staying curious and ready to learn is an important part of their professional successes. this is a sponsored post
In a significant advancement for women's health, the NHS in England and Wales will now offer a groundbreaking oral treatment for advanced breast cancer patients.
In a groundbreaking move, New Mexico became the first U.S. state to offer free childcare to most families.
A powerful new translation is bringing Luxembourg and Ukraine closer through literature. Iryna, a member of the LUkraine asbl, shared details about Das Karussell von Odessa, a moving poetry collection by German-language author Pit Hoerold which has now been translated into Ukrainian for the first time.The new translation will be presented at Luxembourgโs LiteraTour festival in Bettembourg on 23rd April, the collection captures the emotional reality of the war in Ukraine through a series of poetic testimonies. Though Hoerold has never set foot in Ukraine, his ability to channel the voices of mothers, soldiers, and ordinary citizens living through conflict stunned readers. โHe could feel more than politicians,โ Iryna remarked. โItโs like he became Ukrainian through his words.โThe Ukrainian translation is being released just in time for a public presentation at the LiteraTour literary festival in Bettembourg on 23rd April. The project was made possible through collaboration with the the College of Alderman of the Commune Bettembourg and generous support from Hoerold himself, who donated the translation rights as a gesture of solidarity.The translation was handled by Yevgeniya Inozemtseva, a Ukrainian linguist from a family of translators and edited by Iryna herself. โIt was hard not to cry while working on it,โ she shared, highlighting how deeply the poems resonated. One piece even targets Vladimir Putin with biting satire written in multiple languages, which is a reflection of the bookโs multilingual and multicultural depth.Beyond Ukraineโs pain, the collection also offers a look at Luxembourgโs cultural context, drawing parallels with historic battles and reflecting on shared European history. โItโs not just a Ukrainian story,โ said Iryna, โitโs a story of people, of humanity.โ
Fans of science fiction, fantasy, and horror are converging once again as LuxCon opens its doors this weekend in Luxembourg. Long-time organiser of the event Gรฉrard shared his excitement and a sneak peek at what attendees can expect from this beloved pop culture celebration.LuxCon, now in its 12th official year, has grown from a passion project into a major annual event. For Gรฉrard, the convention is all about bringing together people to celebrate and share their fandoms. He compares fandom apparel to sports shirts, as a visible badge of shared identity. Whether itโs Star Trek, Star Wars, or Babylon 5, everyone has a place.This yearโs convention boasts a packed program: roundtable discussions, board games, an artist alley, and literary presentations. Notable guests include award-winning author and illustrator Ursula Vernon (aka T. Kingfisher), podcast creators Alyssa Stewart and Margaret Canner from The Magnus Archives, and RPG designer Jason Durall of Call of Cthulhu and Dune fame.Cosplay remains a major draw, with high-level craftsmanship on full display. From seasoned crafters to first-time creators, the event welcomes all, costume or not.LuxCon continues to expand with its inclusive, DIY ethos. โIf somethingโs missing, we invite people to help make it happen next year,โ said Gรฉrard, reflecting on the organic growth of the event.Tickets are available at the door for โฌ5 per day or โฌ9 for the weekend. The full schedule, guest list, and FAQs are at luxcon.lu. With geek karaoke, a pub quiz, and more planned, LuxCon 2025 is set to be unforgettable.
A former nurse from the UK, is aiding in the development of a groundbreaking swab test for early Parkinsonโs disease detection.
In a significant win for press freedom, a federal judge has ordered the White House to restore the Associated Press's (AP) access to presidential events.
From royal heir to political exile, William's life was anything but ordinary. Imagine navigating international politics, revolutions, and wars without instant communication โย William did just that through 18 years of intermittent exile! This episode explores his dramatic return to power after Napoleon's defeat, his visionary yet turbulent reign from 1815 to 1840, and how his abdication set Luxembourg on a path toward nationhood. Tune in for a lively, insightful look into the man whose complex legacy shaped an entire country's destiny.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Loads on again this week in the Grand Duchy including the legend that is MC Solaar, The Wombats and Fat Dog!
Kid Colling is the first of our Lux Mini Fest line up to come into the studio to perform for us live and talk to Breakfast Show host Erin ahead of the big concert on 30th May. The Luxembourg-Collumbian Musician grew up in Luxembourg, learning guitar as a teenager with his friend. He first started learning music from bands like Korn and Slipknot, and his favourite Rage Against the Machine. Surprisingly, these artists set the foundation for a love of blues music, the genre in which Kid Colling now finds himself. These bands also inspired his writing style, giving his blues music a unique sound. It was in small bars in Luxembourg where Kid Colling was able to first experience Blues music, eventhough he had limited access to music, particularly less popular genres like blues. Kid Colling admits to stealing his first ever blues album from the DJ at a bar, it was the first time he had heard music like that and did not know how else to find out about it. When playing blues music he has travelled all over, from studying music in Paris, to performing in Columbia and the USA. He is currently here in Luxembourg, a place he is proud to be connected to, even if the music scene is small. Kid Colling thinks that it is becoming harder and harder to get your start in Luxembourg because it is so small, but the connected nature of it is something special. A man in Luxembourg that Kid Colling reflects on fondly is Ron Tuffel, a former Radio ARA presenter (once again proving the rumours true that everyone in Luxembourg knows everyone). Ron Tuffel was a blues musician, host of a jazz and blues radio show, and pe teacher at the International School of Luxembourg. He introduced Kid Colling to the radio station, and helped him film his first music videos in the studio. This special connection to Radio ARA is why being part of the Lux Mini Fest is important to Kid Colling. Speaking to his younger self, Kid Colling gives the advice to "don't fall for the girls, practice your guitar!". He says that nowadays, his inspiration for song writing has changed a lot thanks to his child. Kid Colling will be performing at the Radio ARA Crowdfunding Concert: Lux Mini Fest on 30th May. Tickets will be released soon on rotondes.lu
Clean Energy is Taking Over with highest share since the 1940s. Whilst Luxembourg still has work to do, the dynamic seems on the right path.
Plastic Pollution along Australian coastlines decreases by 39 per cent, through the overall awareness and action of inhabitants.
A new EU research initiative, Social Prescribing EU, is exploring how non-medical support like art classes and fitness groups can improve health, reduce isolation, and strengthen community connections for vulnerable groups.Photo: shushipu from Pixabay
Kathryn Hadler leads Luxembourgโs bold space mining efforts while pushing for gender equality in STEM. She shares her unusual career path and how her team reached gender balance in research.
Researchers from Wales have found strong evidence that the shingles vaccine might reduce the risk of developing dementia
Melody Chang connects tech, policy, and innovation while advocating for women in STEM. From Silicon Valley to Luxembourg, she empowers girls through education and leads by example in the private sector.
The classic road conflict: car drivers V cyclists. A mixture of different speeds, limited road space and a lack of awareness, create a palpable tension between cars and cycles. This episode of knowledge bites gives you an update on the rules and some tips to deal calmly with each other.
What's Right: Major Breakthrough in brain-computer interface tech now gives people with severe paralysis the ability to speak again
England is making free morning-after pills available for free at pharmacies across the entire country, ending regional disparities in access.
Several towns in France and Belgium have started handing out free chickens to residents. The French city of Colmar launched the initiative in 2015 to reduce food waste. Get all the details on todays "Whats Right with the world."
Michiel Roumieux is a partner for tax at PwC Luxembourg. He joins Erin to discuss key tax issues and developments in Luxembourg. While the conversation coincidentally takes place on April 1st, thereโs no trickery involved, just an engaging and informative discussion about tax policies and their impact on businesses and individuals in Luxembourg.Michiel shares his background and how he became involved in the tax sector. He highlights the crucial role that taxation plays in shaping economies and business strategies. He also touches on the importance of staying informed about regulatory changes, especially as governments continue to adapt tax policies to new economic realities.The discussion covers key tax trends, potential policy shifts, and the impact of global economic changes. Michiel also sheds light on how technology is revolutionising tax compliance, making it easier for businesses to stay ahead. His main piece of advice for people who are getting ready to submit their tax returns is to do it early! Waiting until the last moment may mean you do not have time to research the different schemes in Luxembourg that could save you money. This is sponsored content
Claudio, the founder of Vinyl Harvest, shares the story behind his record shop in Esch-sur-Alzette and its deeper mission beyond just selling vinyl. With a background as a DJ, Claudio was inspired to establish Vinyl Harvest when he noticed a decline in vinyl usage in clubs. Determined to preserve the physical music medium, he expanded from a web shop to the store with a friendโs support.Claudio emphasises the unique experience that vinyl offers, both as a listening format and as an art form. Despite the resurgence of vinyl, independent labels still face challenges in production compared to major labels. Nevertheless, Claudio remains committed to fostering the underground music scene.Beyond retail, Vinyl Harvest has evolved into a cultural hub, hosting live events and supporting experimental music. These intimate performances allow artists to explore creative spontaneity, with some recordings leading to official releases.The shop also organises in-store concerts and experimental music events. Upcoming performances include Belgian artists using lo-fi and tape-based techniques, as well as an audiovisual set by Canadian artist Mike Templeton, blending reel-to-reel tape loops with Super 8 and VHS visuals.For Claudio, Vinyl Harvest is about more than music, itโs about creating a space where artists can collaborate, experiment, and share their work with an engaged community.
Radio ARA participated at the Festival des Migrations in March 2025. A huge thanks to Clae for organising this great event and allowing us to participate. Here are a few impressions of the festival!
2024 was a record year for the installation of renewable energy around the world. 92.5% of all new electricity brought online came from clean energy sources, most notably solar and wind power. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
Alrighty folks, time for the glow-up of all glow-ups! โจIn 1868, Luxembourg said au revoir to the power-hungry vibes of 1856 and embraced a sleeker, freer version of its constitution. With the German Confederation gone and the London Conference confirming independence and neutrality, it was time for a serious upgrade. Enter: the Constitution of 1868 โ not a total rewrite, but a remix that hit all the right notes ๐ถ๐ฑ๐บLuxembourg officially became indivisible and eternally neutral, the Chamber of Deputies got a power boost, and freedoms like press and assembly stepped into the spotlight. The monarchy? Still there, but the people were finally taking center stage.This revamp didnโt just change laws โ it changed the game. And guess what? It's still standing strong today, proving that a good constitutional outfit never goes out of style.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Looking at the gigs for the next 2 weeks, from Curtis Stigers to Dizzee Rascal, we have it all here!
The New Zealand Electricity Authority predicts that by 2040, 100% of their electricity grid will come from renewable energy, a potentially historic milestone. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
How can we make hidden disabilities more visible? Tune in to Local Matters as Be Human tackles inclusion, disability rights, and new airport initiatives for better accessibility! Listen to the entire interview with Nadia Kendall.
Despite decades of overfishing, Southeast Asiaโs fishing ecosystem has remained consistently healthy, according to a new study out of Hokkaido University in Japan. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
Irish-born singer-songwriter John Meehan, now based in Luxembourg, is gearing up for his much-anticipated EP release show on the 29th March at Rocas Bar. In this interview, Meehan reflects on his musical evolution, songwriting process, and the dynamic music scene in Luxembourg. Having picked up the guitar at 12, Meehan began writing songs in his 20s, drawing inspiration from legends like Elvis Costello and Van Morrison. Though he took a break from songwriting, he returned to it with renewed passion, crafting a collection of deeply personal and stylistically diverse tracks. His music blends elements of folk, blues, and rock, with influences spanning decades. Meehan described his songwriting process as having evolved significantly over time. Initially focused on structure and imitation, he now writes with more authenticity and emotional depth, often exploring different perspectives beyond his own. His approach to composing has also shifted. Before he wrote lyrics and melodies separately, now they emerge together organically. His upcoming EP features a mix of styles, and its lead single, Bourgeois Blues, stands out with its lyrics about material wealth failing to bring happiness.Meehanโs release show will feature an exciting lineup, including support act David Sundorn and a full band of talented Luxembourg-based musicians. With doors opening at 8:30 PM and an entrance fee of โฌ15, it promises to be an unforgettable night of live music. Fans can look forward to the EPโs release on streaming platforms shortly after.
Paris votes to pedestrianize 500 streets, cutting cars and adding green spaces. Despite 66% approval, turnout was just 4%, sparking debate. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
The introduction of a 4-day workweek in Iceland in 2019 has proven to be successful nearly six years later. Productivity has remained stable, even increasing in some industries and almost all workers have reported better mental health and less stress. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
The United Kingdomโs 2024 emissions fell to their lowest level since 1872. While the pace of emissions cuts would need to accelerate a little bit to reach the UKโs net-zero goal for 2050, this is a promising sign in the fight against climate change. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
A South African court banned commercial fishing at key breeding colonies for African penguins yesterday, in what is being called a milestone in the fight to save the distinctive African birds. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
Geoff Thompson from the British and Irish Film Festival joins us to share insights about the festivalโs highly anticipated Spring Edition, running from 18th - 22nd March. With an exciting selection of films, the festival offers a mix of dramas, documentaries, and short films, showcasing the rich storytelling traditions of British and Irish cinema.The festival officially begins on March 22, with daily screenings at Cinรฉ Utopia, except for a special short film evening at the Cinรฉmathรจque. This yearโs lineup includes the Irish-language drama Fidil Ghorm (The Blue Fiddle) and the documentary Charlie Chaplin: Despairs of the Tramp, which provides a rare glimpse into the legendary filmmakerโs Romani heritage. The festival will close with Patrick: A Slave to Ireland, offering a fresh perspective on the life of Saint Patrick. Adding to the excitement, the festival will welcome several special guests. Director Anne McCabe will be present for the opening film Fidil Ghorm, while director Eva Birthistle and lead actress Hazel Doupe will attend the screening of Kathleen is Here, a gripping psychological drama. A special short film evening will also feature young filmmakers and winners from last yearโs competition, with industry professionals providing guidance and insights. Festival attendees will have the chance to vote for the Audience Award, with prizes including a magnum of Crรฉmant and a hamper from Home from Home. Tickets are available through the festivalโs website, with additional details about screening schedules and guest appearances.
In our latest episode of the interview series on women in STEM, Jessica Bauly, a marketing manager in tech, shares her thoughts on being a mom working in a tech company.
This week on the PwC People Pulse we welcomed Vincent Hein, Director at Fondation Idea, and Patrick Schon Partner at PwC Luxembourg, to discuss the upcoming Journรฉe de lโรconomie, taking place on 24th March at the Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce. Organised by PwC, the Ministry of Economy, and the Chamber of Commerce, this annual event brings together business leaders, policymakers, and academics to tackle major economic challenges. This yearโs theme is Artificial Intelligence and its impact on business and society. AI is rapidly transforming industries, and the event will explore questions such as: How will AI shape the future of work? Will it replace jobs or create new opportunities? How can Europe compete in the AI race?The day will feature keynote speeches, including one from Nadia Calvino, President of the European Investment Bank, and Dr. Luc Julia, co-creator of Appleโs Siri and Chief Scientific Officer at Renault Group. Two expert panels will dive into the economic challenges and opportunities AI presents both on the macroeconomic level and within copmanies, with perspectives from startups, corporations, and financial institutions.Beyond insights and discussions, the event also supports a great cause. The โฌ70 registration fee is fully donated to MEC asbl, a project helping children with their studies. Want to be part of the conversation? Register now at Journรฉe de lโรconomieโs official website and join over 200 attendees in shaping the future of AI in Luxembourg and beyond! The conference is fully in English.this was sponsored content
Two astronauts, Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams, who have been stranded on the ISS for the past nine months, are set to return to Earth later today or early tomorrow. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
Two historic peace dealsโSyriaโs ceasefire with Kurdish forces and Armenia-Azerbaijanโs agreementโoffer hope amid rising global conflicts. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
The second episode of Money Talks is here! In episode 2, Mihaela sits down with Marianne Donven, social entrepreneur and advocate for refugee rights. This is a paid partnership with ALFI.
LUCA's latest exhibition is shining a spotlight on Luxembourgโs housing crisis and one proposed way to tackle it. At the heart of the exhibition is the concept of housing cooperatives, an alternative model for affordable and community-driven living that has already found success in other European countries.Speaking to Dr Cรฉline Zimmer, and Maribel Casas, the director of LUCA, we find out about how cooperatives function. Unlike traditional housing markets, cooperatives are member owned, ensuring each individual has an equal vote regardless of financial investment. This model not only fosters inclusivity but also provides an economically sustainable solution to the ongoing housing challenges in Luxembourg. The exhibition is based on the work of Dr Cรฉline Zimmer.A key barrier to implementing housing cooperatives has been access to land, but recent policy changes are creating new opportunities. Agora, a development initiative, has designated land specifically for cooperatives, making the concept more viable than ever. Additionally, LUCA is offering guided tours and workshops to help potential members understand how to create and manage cooperative housing projects.Visitors to the exhibition can expect an engaging, accessible exploration of a complex topic. The exhibition includes architectural references, a historical timeline comparing Luxembourg and Switzerland, and insights into the policy landscape. For those eager to take the next step, LUCAโs "For Future Members Only" workshops provide practical guidance for launching their own cooperative housing initiatives.Located in Clausen, the exhibition is open Tuesday - Saturday and offers a chance to discover how housing cooperatives could revolutionise affordable living in Luxembourg.Find out more here: luca.lu/evenements/our-new-housing
Last year was a record year for sustainable finance, with over 1 trillion euros worth of impact bonds being issued according to the Climate Bond Initiative (CBI). Impact bonds are financial instruments that help finance social, sustainable, or climate-related projects. Economic experts expect this number to actually grow this year and beyond.
A man in Australia became the worldโs first person to walk out of a hospital after an artificial heart implant. He lived with the device for 100 days before receiving a donor for heart transplant earlier this month in what doctors have called an โunmitigated clinical successโ.
Alrighty, guys, things are getting politicalโฆ sort of! ๐ Luxembourgโs constitutional journey is like trying on outfits โ they just couldnโt find the right fit at first. From 1815 to 1868, they tried on five different โconstitutional looks,โ but only the last three felt truly Luxembourgish. This story is more than just politics; itโs about a nation finding its identity amidst the chaos of history. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Marketing expert Daniela Butcu shares her journey in tech, tackling gender bias, advocating for inclusion, and leading change in diversity initiatives. The interview is part of a series on women in STEM.
Global tobacco use has declined worldwide by one-third over the past 20 years, however, it has increased in Luxembourg since the pandemic. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world?"
This weekend, the Festival des Migrations is back, bringing together cultures, voices, and communities in Luxembourg! On this special edition of the Breakfast Show on Our City Radio, we sit down with Coumba, President of CLAE, the organisation behind the festival, and Alain, one of the event organisers. Now in its 42nd year, the Festival des Migrations is more than just an exhibition of food, art, and culture from around the world. It is a powerful platform for NGOs, activists, and communities to share their causes and celebrate diversity. With over a hundred organisations participating, attendees can explore global traditions, taste authentic dishes, and engage in meaningful discussions about immigration, identity, and social issues. This yearโs festival is extra special as it coincides with Ramadan, and for the first time, a large community Iftar will be held, bringing people together in a spirit of unity and reflection. Alongside music, dance, film screenings, debates, and a book fair, thereโs something for everyone Join us at LuxExpo on March 15-16, and donโt miss this unique cultural experience.
Hundreds of thousands of women worldwide rallied on Saturday for International Womenโs Day. Several cities reported growing participation. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: wikicommons
For the fifth year, Utrechtโs fish doorbell is live, helping fish migrate through the Weerdsluis lock. This clever initiative, launched on March 3, uses a live-stream camera to let the public assist fish in their journey.Every spring, thousands of fishโlike bream, pike, and bassโswim from the River Vecht to the River Kromme to spawn. But obstacles like sluices and dams can block their way, leaving them stranded and vulnerable. Thatโs where the fish doorbell comes in. Developed by two ecologists, it allows viewers to alert the lock keeper when fish are waiting, prompting the gate to open.Itโs simple: watch the live stream, click the doorbell when you see a fish, and snap a picture. The lock keeper then reviews the images and decides when to open the gate. Last year, nearly three million people tuned in, ringing the doorbell over 40,000 times! The footage also helps scientists track fish migration and water quality.Though a Dutch invention, the fish doorbell has gone global. Fans from the U.S., Brazil, and New Zealand eagerly participate each year between March and May. Social media buzzes with excitement, and some enthusiasts even send letters of appreciation.Beyond the fun, this project highlights how technology and citizen science can support conservation. Fish play a crucial role in maintaining water quality, and their presence signals a healthy ecosystem.Curious? Try it yourself! Watch the stream, spot a fish, and ring the bell at www.visdeurbel.nl/en. Who knew helping fish could be this entertaining?
You can learn more and see some Flamenco at the Festival des Migrations on 15th March. Georgois, who will lead the conference, explained how flamenco evolved, particularly its deep ties to the Andalusian gypsies and the impact of Francoโs dictatorship on its development. He emphasized flamencoโs role in preserving collective memory and cultural identity, as well as its global influences from Africa and the Americas. The interview shed light on flamencoโs three core elementsโsinging, guitar playing, and danceโstressing that without these, flamenco wouldnโt exist. Rosella, working with an NGO focused on cultural and social inclusion, highlighted how flamenco embodies the contributions of minorities and multicultural fusion. She shared how their flamenco group formed in Luxembourg, uniting musicians and dancers passionate about the art form.The event, free of charge, will include a lecture, live Q&A, and a flamenco performance, offering an immersive experience for attendees. The hosts wrapped up by celebrating Luxembourgโs diverse cultural landscape and the festivalโs role in fostering artistic exchange.
It's a busy week in the Grand Duchy with everything from local bands to genuine rock royalty - Velvet Underground founding member John Cale. But my recommendation this week is for UK post punk band Ditz who play tonight at Rockhal!
Pedro and Ludivine from PwC Luxembourg talk about workplace inclusivity as part of this week's PwC People Pulse. They join us to discuss 'Shine', PwCโs LGBTQ+ affinity network, and 'Walk the Talk' an initiative aimed at fostering real action in corporate allyship. Pedro, a deputy leader of 'Shine', and Ludivine, a 'Shine' member, share their personal journeys and explain how 'Shine' supports LGBTQ+ employees and allies. From networking events and educational workshops to company-wide initiatives, they say that the network plays a key role in making workplaces more inclusive and welcoming. Beyond PwC, 'Walk the Talk' brings together over 30 companies in Luxembourg committed to LGBTQ+ inclusion. The upcoming Walk the Talk event, happening on March 25th, focuses on "Family at Heart" and will feature a keynote speech by MEP Marc Angel, a panel discussion on rainbow families in the workplace, and a networking cocktail with live entertainment. The discussion also covers the role of allies in creating a supportive work environment, the importance of taking real action beyond symbolic gestures, and the risks of "rainbow-washing" in corporate culture. this is sponsored content
Since 2005, global tobacco use has dropped by one-third, with 118 million fewer smokers, according to WHO research. A key driver of this progress is the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), one of the most widely embraced UN treaties.The FCTC, in effect for 20 years, regulates both tobacco supply and demand. With 183 parties covering 90% of the global population, it has led to major policy changes. Today, 138 countries require graphic health warnings on cigarette packs, dozens enforce plain packaging, 66 ban tobacco advertising, and over 25% of the worldโs population benefits from smoke-free laws. Higher taxes also make tobacco less affordable while funding health initiatives.In 2018, a legal protocol was introduced to combat illicit tobacco trade, which weakens control measures and fuels crime.Despite this progress, tobacco remains the leading cause of preventable death, linked to heart disease, cancer, stroke, and more. The industry, facing declining cigarette sales, now pushes e-cigarettesโmisleadingly marketed as saferโwhile continuing to target young people.Only 56 countries are on track to meet the goal of a 30% reduction in tobacco use by 2025. Still, cutting global smoking rates by one-third is a major public health victory.
A charity concert organised by the Czech stand at the International Bazaar in Luxembourg is happening on 3rd March at the Philharmonie. The concert will showcase pianist Miroslav Sekera and violinist Josef ล paฤek performing pieces by renowned Czech composers like Dvoลรกk, Smetana, and Martinลฏ. Petra emphasises that all proceeds will go to charitable causes supported by the International Bazaar, a volunteer-run organisation that raises funds throughout the year.The International Bazaar goes beyond its well-known November event, with various stands organising year-round initiatives. Petra encourages people to attend the concert as an alternative to a typical Monday night, promising an inspiring and culturally enriching experience.Petra highlights the significance of hosting the event at the prestigious Philharmonie and notes that similar concerts have been successfully held in the past. Additionally, Miroslav Sekera will appear on Peter Ballaยดs Saturday radio show to share more about his experience and the upcoming performance.
Frรคnz Hausemer created Terre Rouge, a documentary about Gaston Rollinger. which will be screened at the Luxembourg Film Festival on March 14. The film focuses on Gaston, a Luxembourgish poet and filmmaker, whose life and work left a lasting impression on Frรคnz. Their first encounter was when Frรคnz was just eight years old, watching Gaston film a documentary about his father. This experience ignited Franzโs passion for filmmaking, leading him to reconnect with Gaston years later when he was living in seclusion, surrounded only by books and film reels.Terre Rouge is named after an old steel factory in Esch, near Gastonโs home. The documentary explores Gastonโs poetry, which Frรคnz describes as simple yet profound, deeply rooted in working-class experiences and the landscape of Luxembourgโs south. The film also captures Gastonโs decline over six years of filming, touching on themes of aging, loss, and the passage of time, all central elements in Gastonโs poetry.Frรคnz hopes the documentary will offer viewers a glimpse into Luxembourgโs cultural heritage and Gastonโs unique artistic voice. Subtitled in English and French, it makes Luxembourgish poetry accessible to a wider audience.
Germany has launched a national helpline to support those affected by conspiracy myths. Luxembourg offers a similar service. How do they help? Find out on today's "What's right with the world".Photo: Piratenmensch via flickr
Alexandra Nastase switched from marketing to data engineering and now works in Luxembourgโs finance sector. On our interview series, she shares insights on gender diversity, career challenges, and the power of strong role models.
28th February 2025 marks international Rare Disease Day. This is a day to bring awareness to rare diseases and the problems faced. ALAN is marking their t-shirt release with an exhibition where the artist explores what would household objects look like if they were deformed. Over 30,000 people in Luxembourg are diagnosed with a rare disease, a process that takes on average 5 years to get a correct diagnosis.
Denmark will ban mobile phones in schools and after-school clubs following recommendations from a government commission. The move also advises against giving children under 13 their own smartphones or tablets. The new law will require all folkeskoleโcomprehensive primary and lower secondary schoolsโto become phone-free, affecting children aged 7 to 16-17.This marks a significant policy shift, as the government had previously resisted such measures. The decision aligns with broader European efforts to regulate childrenโs screen time and social media exposure. In 2023, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen established the Danish Wellbeing Commission to address rising dissatisfaction among youth. Its recently published report highlights concerns over digital overexposure and calls for a healthier balance between online and offline life.The commissionโs research found that 94% of young people had a social media profile before turning 13, despite age restrictions on many platforms. Additionally, children aged 9 to 14 spend an average of three hours daily on TikTok and YouTube, increasing their exposure to harmful content, social pressure, and addictive designs.Among its 35 recommendations, the commission urged a nationwide ban on mobile phones in schools and after-school programs. It also called for stricter regulations on tech companies to protect children and advised parents to delay giving their children smart devices until at least age 13.Commission chair Rasmus Meyer likened the ban to prohibiting smoking in schools, warning that smartphones can dominate a childโs life. While local authorities may allow exceptions for special needs students, Meyer emphasized that phones โdo not belong in school, neither during breaks nor lessons.โDenmark follows the lead of France, which banned phones in schools in 2018, and Norway, which recently introduced a minimum age of 15 for social media use to safeguard young minds.
An exciting innovation is transforming the fight against homelessness: 3D-printed homes. In Austin, Texas, ICON, a 3D-printing construction company, is building 100 homes for people facing chronic homelessness. Using its Vulcan 3D printer, ICON layers a cement-like material to create the structure, while human workers complete the finishing touches.This project is part of the Community First! Village, a development led by nonprofit Mobile Loaves & Fishes, which already houses over 390 people. With support from the Lennar Foundation, the expansion will accommodate 1,800 residents, including 100 3D-printed homes and 1,400 traditionally built houses.Beyond housing, the village fosters a true community with laundry facilities, a market, a health clinic, a chapel, and even an amphitheater. This initiative showcases how innovative technology can create dignified, sustainable, and affordable housing, offering a hopeful model for addressing homelessness worldwide.
Discover an interactive art exhibition at the Passerelle, blending analog and digital techniques. Part of the Festival des Migrations, it runs until the end of March. Meet the artists at Luxexpo in two weeks!
In a powerful act of recognition, the Spanish city of A Coruรฑa has officially honored Ibrahima Diack and Magatte N'Diaye, two undocumented Senegalese migrants who risked everything to save Samuel Luiz, a gay man brutally attacked by a homophobic mob in July 2021.While others stood by, these two men intervened, attempting to stop the assault that ultimately took Luizโs life. Their actions were pure altruism, as noted by Mayor Inรฉs Rey, who declared them "sons of the city." Despite the risk of arrest or deportation due to their undocumented status, they acted without hesitation, later stating, "We are not heroes; we did what we had to do."Their bravery not only attempted to save Luiz but also played a crucial role in justice being servedโfour men were convicted, receiving sentences between 10 and 24 years. The court confirmed the attack was homophobic.Though the tragedy remains heartbreaking, A Coruรฑaโs recognition of these two men is a reminder that courage and kindness still shine through, even in the darkest moments.
Barry Alldis wasnโt just about spinning records โ he was a storyteller with a flair for the unexpected. One minute, heโd be dropping the latest hit, and the next? A dramatic tale about a Luxembourgish prince dueling over a plate of Judd mat Gaardebounen.His shows werenโt just about music: they were an adventure โ packed with bizarre trivia, over-the-top jingles, and that signature charm that made listeners feel like part of a secret club. Whether in the UK or Luxembourg, his voice built bridges, proving that music knows no borders.So, here's to you, Barry Alldis โ thanks for the memories and the music. We'll keep spinning those records in your honor, mate.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Child mortality rates in Asia have dropped dramatically since 2000, with nine countriesโincluding India, China, and Bangladeshโcutting rates by more than half. According to the UN Inter-agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation, millions more children are now surviving their early years. Indiaโs child mortality fell from 9% to 3%, while China saw a decline from 4% to just 1%.This progress is largely due to better nutrition, clean water, improved sanitation, vaccinations, and poverty reduction. However, the fact that child mortality still ranges between 1% and 6% means hundreds of thousands of young lives are lost each yearโmany to preventable causes. While the steep decline is a reason for optimism, there is still much to do. Access to basic necessities like clean water, food, and medical care remains critical in ensuring that even more children have a chance to thrive.
Hannah Ida, a Luxembourgish artist, discusses her journey from her home in Luxembourg to the vibrant music scene of Vienna, where she currently resides. Known for her atmospheric and heartfelt sound, Hannah introduces her latest single, galaxies and teases an upcoming EP set for release later this year.Reflecting on her roots, Hannah shares how Luxembourgโs close-knit music community provided a supportive foundation for her early career. Moving to Vienna presented new challenges, as she had to navigate a larger, more competitive scene. Interestingly, music isn't her only passion, Hannah also works as a gardener on a collective vegetable farm near Vienna, balancing her creative and professional lives.'galaxies' was born during the pandemic in 2021, inspired by her experimentation with a new instrument, the Pocket Piano Organelle. The track features a minimalist yet captivating approach, built around a single chord. Hannah describes the recording process as thoughtful and meticulous, ensuring that every element felt just right without overcomplicating the song.She also touches on her previous release, 'sea of leaves' a collaborative project with friends that diverges from her usual sound, offering a more danceable vibe compared to her typically calm, introspective style.Hannah started making music by learning guitar at 18 and writing her first love song, which eventually led to public performances and growing recognition. For her, sharing music is about connection, offering listeners a sense of belonging through shared emotions.With her EP nearing release and an upcoming concert in Luxembourg on 21st March, Hannah Ida is poised for an exciting year ahead.
Luisa Mushkin swapped academia for coding. Now a web developer and instructor, sheโs breaking barriers for women in tech. Discover her journey!
Life satisfaction among people over 50 in England is higher than before than covi-19 pandemic. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
Wales plans to tackle political dishonesty by holding MPs criminally liable for false campaign statements. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
For the first time in Hollywood history, women led as many top-grossing films as men last year. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
Researchers at the University of Hamburg discovered that watching videos of people sneezing or coughing can boost the immune system. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
Erin dives into the depths of art, ecology, and technology with guest artists Mark and Sรฉbastien on the Breakfast Show. The duo joins the show ahead of an exciting weekend at Rotondes Multiplica series, where theyโll showcase their latest project 'Another Deep'.'Another Deep' delves into the entanglement of economics, ecology, and the looming reality of deep-sea mining in Norwayโs high north. Drawing from a two-year artistic residency in Svalbard, Marc and Sebastien blend underwater recordings, archival footage, and cutting-edge visual compositions to explore the fragile beauty of Arctic seascapes and the unseen impacts of extraction industries.Listeners will get a glimpse of the powerful experience awaiting visitors this weekend. On Saturday, audiences can immerse themselves in a live performance that brings together sound, visuals, and thought-provoking themes of environmental responsibility. Then, on Sunday, Mark and Sรฉbastien will join an artist talk, sharing behind-the-scenes insights into their process, the technology they use, and the pressing environmental issues their work confronts.This is more than just an art exhibition, itโs an invitation to reflect on what might be lost in the pursuit of resources hidden beneath the ocean floor. From the haunting sounds of beluga whales to the raw materials buried deep below, 'Another Deep' offers a visceral, sensory journey into the heart of a changing world.You can find more information here: https://www.rotondes.lu/en/agenda/multiplica-lab-another-deephttps://www.rotondes.lu/en/agenda/multiplica-lab-another-deep-artist-talk
Help! These aren't the real Beatles, well Let It Be and enjoy! Lots of different genres this week on the gig guide from possibly the best tribute band to hip-hop and metal
Maria and Vinciane are two women working at PwC and are passionate about celebrating women, particularly on International Women's Day! 8th March is the day when women are celebrated all around the world/ PwC are celebrating early on the 4th with an event featuring a lecture on pay transparency, an interactive debate amongst experts and insights from Yuriko Backes, the Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity. Vincaine talks about how important it is to have international women's day because it dates back to a time when women didn't have a vote and women had to fight for their rights. Maria expands on this saying that when it comes to equality here in Luxembourg, "there is still progress to achieve when it comes to the professional level". Pay transparency, the theme of PwC's event, is an issue that concerns both men and women. Vincaine emphasises the importance of pay transparency, saying that you cannot know the situation of the problem if you cannot access the data. This is a point that Vincaine says is part of what PwC takes so seriously as they are a data driven company. The European Commission has given guidance that companies with over 250 employees must be open and transparent about gender pay gaps. When talking of female role models, both poet Maya Angelou and former Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinta Arden are named. For Vincaine, Maya Angelou is inspiring because she sees "life with such a flame inside that indeed women, to a certain extent are unstoppable". Maria says that seeing Jacinta Arden be Prime Minister showed her that "she can have it all". As well, she admired her style of leadership branding it as caring. You can sign up for the event at PwC on 4th March 2025 here: https://www.pwc.lu/en/events/international-women-day-2025.html
Women in research face funding gaps and career barriers. On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, ARA City Radio looks at efforts made in Luxembourg, speaking to the FNR and the University of Luxembourg.
New York City's congestion charge has reduced traffic and boosted public transport, despite criticism.Photo: Trevis Rothwell via flickr
New allergy-friendly apples are coming. German breeders developed two varieties with reduced allergens, offering relief for people with allergies. Photo: Brad Greenlee via flickr
With guest Yusra, we explore the transformative power of art as a tool for self-expression, healing, and social connection. The conversation highlights L'art a partager, a project by ASBL Douri that brings together individuals over 60 to engage in creativity, reflect on memories, and explore new artistic experiences. Through unique exercises, such as drawing with closed eyes, participants discover new ways to express themselves. The discussion delves into the emotional and psychological benefits of artistic practice and the intersection of creativity and social issues.Yusra talks about how art can bridge generations, spark meaningful conversations, and serve as a powerful medium for personal and collective storytelling. For some of the participants in the project, this is their first journey into art and first time visiting art museums in Luxembourg, like the MUDAM.Walid El Masri is the author and creator of this process and is currently displaying an exhibit in Dudelange.
On our Women in STEM interview series, data scientist Raluca Bala was this weekโs guest. Raluca has been working in technology for over ten years, currently she is based in The Hague, working for an international institution.
By 2029, the high-speed train connection between Luxembourg and Brussels will finally be reality. After numerous delays, the Mobility Ministers of both countries have confirmed the date.
Within one day after the release of the tool Wahl-O-Mat in Germany, a record 9 million people have used it to compare their political views with those of the parties running in the upcoming general election. This figure is a promising outlook for voter turnout next week.
Money Talks is a podcast that has frank conversations about money with well-known figures in Luxembourg.In episode 1, Mihaela sits down with Genna Elvin, co-founder and CEO of Tadaweb and president of PULSE Luxembourg Startup Association. Originally from New Zealand and now calling Luxembourg home, Genna shares her journey from law school to entrepreneurship, her approach to personal finance, and the importance of calculated risks in business and investing. We dive into cultural differences in money management, the impact of sustainability on financial decisions, and the lessons sheโs passing on to the next generation. Whether you're a startup founder, an investor, or just looking for practical financial insights, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on financial habits, the power of resilience, and how staying informed can shape your financial future!this is a paid partnership with ALFI
In collaboration with ALFI, a new podcast is dropping on ARA City Radio! Money Talks aims to educate and inform people on handling their money by talking to well-known people in Luxembourg about how they handle their finances. Mihaela, who hosts the podcast, finds that there are different attitudes when it comes to talking about money. Some cultures are less open than others on the subject. But Michaela makes guests comfortable and open about what they do with money, without needing to go into the specific numbers. The first episode is with Genna Elvin, a New Zealander who has made Luxembourg her home. Mihaela was particularly interested as to how Genna's attitudes towards money changed as she started to be more and more involved in business and now trying to grow her start-up. Mihaela stresses the importance of talking to women as well as men about money, because they are often unrepresented when talking about finance. Another big difference between guests that Mihaela notes is that some people are more risk-adverse, where as others are willing to make risky investments.this is a paid partnership
In the golden era of radio, there was a bloke whose voice connected worlds โ Australia, the UK, and little Luxembourg. Barry Alldis wasnโt just any DJ. He turned Radio Luxembourg into a must-listen for music lovers across Europe. For many people at that time, Alldis was Radio Luxembourg.Back in the 50s and 60s, when the UKโs airwaves were a bit... boring, Radio Luxembourg was the rebel, blasting the hottest tunes. And Barry? He was the smooth-talking legend behind the mic, making every song feel like a personal dedication. Want to know how an Aussie ended up as the voice of Europe? Tune in! ๐Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Erin spoke with Carrie Cannon, a member of the Union of Independents, about the organisationโs progress as it celebrates its first anniversary. Representing over 1,700 independent workers in Luxembourg, the union was founded to advocate for freelancers, entrepreneurs, and self-employed professionals who lack the protections and rights of traditional employees. Carrie highlighted a key issue facing independents: CSS contributions, which are calculated on total incomeโincluding VAT and expensesโmaking payments disproportionately high. The union is actively working to negotiate fairer terms with the government. Founded by Clara Moraru out of necessity, the Union of Independents is Luxembourgโs first dedicated trade union for freelancers. While the country has a strong history of union representation, independents have largely been left without a collective voice until now. Carrie shared her personal experience as a health coach, noting that while freelancing offers flexibility, it comes with challenges like long hours, administrative burdens, and financial instability, particularly during illness. She emphasised that despite their diverse fields, freelancers face common struggles, from taxation issues to securing business bank accounts. The unionโs next major goal is increasing membership.They aim to rally more of Luxembourgโs 40,000 independent workers to strengthen their collective voice. Membership fees are structured based on income, making it accessible to those in different financial situations.
In this week's gig guide we have big names such as Nothing But Thieves, more shoegazing with Punchlove & Luxembourgish band Fulvous and my recommendation of the week is rising star Nieve Ella who plays at Rotondes on Saturday
Dr. Leandro Guimarรฃes, a pediatric surgeon in Brazil, is turning surgery into a fun, empowering experience for children. Instead of fear, his young patients enter the operating room feeling like superheroes. Before surgery, he lets them choose costumesโBatman, The Flash, or othersโencouraging them to โflyโ or run into the OR with confidence.If a child is still anxious, he allows a parent to accompany them. His goal? No child enters surgery in tears. Once under anesthesia, the costume is given to the parents. His past experience as a hospital clown taught him that playfulness eases fear, and parents feel reassured seeing their children happy.Many kids proudly wear their costumes at follow-up visits, associating the hospital with a positive experience. Some even ask for another surgery! For Dr. Guimarรฃes, knowing he turns a scary moment into a joyful memory makes his work deeply rewarding.
In the US-state of New York, the juvenile crime rate dropped by 86% following the closure of doyens of youth prisons. Fostering alternative sentences such as community service, the system lowers the chances of reoffending.
On our Women in STEM interview series today, we are switching perspective, looking into the hr side of gender equality in stem, with Anne Fedival. As a hiring manager, Anne always aims to attract female talent and to create equitable opportunities for men and women.
This year, Niger, Georgia, and Guinea have achieved major public health milestones, eliminating river blindness, malaria, and sleeping sickness, respectively.Niger: First in Africa to Eliminate River BlindnessRiver blindness, caused by a parasitic worm and spread by black flies, once affected millions. Symptoms include blindness and severe itching. Nigerโs success stems from a dedicated elimination program, including regular treatment of black fly breeding sites with rotating larvicides to prevent resistance.Georgia: Malaria-Free After Decades of StruggleOnce a widespread threat, malaria plagued 30% of Georgiaโs population in the 1920s. Despite near-elimination in the 1950s, the disease resurged. In 2005, Georgia renewed its commitment through the Tashkent Declaration. With sustained investment, early detection, and effective treatment, Georgia has now become the 46th country to eliminate malaria, bringing Europe closer to becoming the worldโs first malaria-free region.Guinea: Eliminating Sleeping SicknessSleeping sickness, caused by tsetse fly bites, leads to neurological symptoms if untreated. Guineaโs Ministry of Health, alongside WHO and other partners, launched a national program in the 1990s, focusing on mass screenings and treatment. In 2012, vector control interventions further reduced transmission. After years of effort, Guinea now joins 15 other African nations in eradicating the disease.WHO certifies malaria elimination when a country proves three consecutive years without local transmissionโa testament to these nations' dedication to public health.
In this episode of The PwC People Pulse on City Radio, we dive into the dynamics of intergenerational workplaces. Mary, a seasoned media relations expert, and Anastasia, a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion, discuss the challenges and benefits of working across generations. With four generations now coexisting in the workplace, collaboration styles, communication methods, and expectations can vary widely. Mary shares her experience as one of the older team members in marketing and communications, embracing the energy and innovation of younger colleagues while offering wisdom and stability. Anastasia highlights the importance of fostering inclusive work environments that accommodate different perspectives, working styles, and technological proficiencies. A highlight of the discussion is Maryโs unexpected TikTok fame, where she humorously navigates Gen Z slang. This moment underscores the importance of adapting to new platforms and trends to maintain authentic engagement with younger audiences. The conversation also tackles common stereotypesโsuch as assumptions about work ethic and flexibilityโand emphasises the need to move beyond generational labels. While differences in communication styles and workplace expectations exist, both guests agree that embracing these differences leads to stronger, more dynamic teams. Ultimately, each generation has something valuable to offer. By keeping an open mind, being willing to learn, and fostering mutual respect, workplaces can thrive with a diverse mix of ages and experiences.
In this week's guide you can find out about some free shows, a Muse tribute act, Toto and this week's recommendation at Den Atelier!
India has successfully doubled its tiger population in just over a decade, rising from about 1,706 in 2010 to around 3,682 in 2022, according to a recent study. This impressive growth is a result of effective conservation measures, such as anti-poaching efforts, protecting habitats, ensuring adequate prey, and reducing human-wildlife conflict. Key legislation like the Wildlife Protection Act (1972) and the Forest Conservation Act (1980) have been instrumental. The Wildlife Protection Act created national parks and sanctuaries while regulating hunting and poaching, while the Forest Conservation Act helped limit deforestation and promote sustainable forest management, which is vital for wildlife habitats.The study highlights that successful conservation can benefit both biodiversity and local communities. Itโs not just about human population densityโattitudes toward conservation play a critical role. Science-based planning, strong protection laws, and ecotourism can support both tiger populations and local economies. Experts have praised the findings but also called for broader access to data for further research. They stress the importance of expanding conservation efforts to other endangered species, such as the great Indian bustard and caracal, to ensure ecosystem health across the board.
Taranaki Mountain, the second-highest peak on New Zealandโs North Island, has been granted legal personhood, giving it the same rights and protections as an individual. This designation, deeply rooted in Mฤori beliefs, ensures that the mountain and its surrounding peaks are treated with respect, shifting the way natural features are viewed in law. Visitors will be encouraged to self-regulate their activities, learning to honor Taranaki as an ancestor.Geographically, Taranaki Mounga is one of the worldโs most symmetrical volcanic cones, towering over the Taranaki plains. It is also believed to be the countryโs most climbed mountain and a major tourist attraction.Culturally, this decision finalizes a 2016 settlement addressing the Crownโs Treaty of Waitangi breaches, which included financial reparations and an apology for the 19th-century Taranaki wars. Taranaki now joins Te Urewera (2014) and the Whanganui River (2017) as New Zealandโs third natural entity with legal personhood.
Having worked in IT for years, Julia Khalyavko knows the challenges women in STEM face in Luxembourg. Get all her insights on our interview which is part of a series on women in STEM.
Starting this summer, Nice will ban cruise ships carrying over 900 passengers from docking. Mayor Christian Estrosi, inspired by Veniceโs similar move, aims to reduce overcrowding and protect the local environment. While cruise ships bring thousands of tourists, many spend little in local businesses due to all-inclusive packages.The Cruise Lines International Association opposes the ban, arguing it unfairly targets the industry and overlooks its economic contributions. Critics fear negative impacts on local shops and restaurants, while environmentalists support the decision, citing pollution, biodiversity loss, and excessive tourism.Large ships may still dock in nearby ports like Marseille or Toulon, or anchor offshore and ferry passengers to landโa tactic used in other restricted areas. However, no official alternatives have been confirmed. Meanwhile, smaller cruise ships will still be allowed to dock in Nice.
From getting screwed over by the Lumiรจre brothers to winning a Nobel prize to playing match maker for Marie Curie: Gabriel Lippmann โ a genius is a genius in everytingโจFind out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
A major shift in the UKโs work culture is underwayโ200 companies have now embraced the four-day workweek with no reduction in pay, positively impacting over 5,000 employees. This movement, led by the 4 Day Week Foundation, is gaining traction in industries such as marketing, charities, and technology, where flexibility and innovation are highly valued.Advocates argue that the traditional five-day workweek is outdated, and mounting evidence supports the idea that a shorter week leads to improved work-life balance, well-being, and even productivity. The largest global study on the four-day workweek, conducted in the UK in 2022, confirmed these benefits. Out of the 61 companies that participated, 56 chose to continue the policy, and 18 made it a permanent change. Employees reported lower stress levels, reduced burnout, and fewer sick days, while businesses saw improved retention, lower hiring costs, and in some cases, enhanced efficiency.However, not all industries have found the transition seamless. Sectors requiring constant coverage, such as call centers, have faced challenges in adapting to the new model. Yet, the enthusiasm among younger workers suggests that expectations around work are changingโmany believe a four-day workweek could become the norm within the next five years.Despite its success, the UK government has not formally endorsed the policy at a national level. While the Labour Party has expressed interest in the idea, wider political and economic backing is needed to implement such a shift across the country. Critics worry about potential economic impacts and productivity concerns, but with consistent positive results,changing minds may be a matter of time.
After a review of Memorials at Rotondes, this week's gig guide focuses on events at Rockhal, from Luxembourgish artists to Spanish rappers. Also who will this week's recommendation be?!
In the tribal villages of Kudoshi, rural India, a group of determined girls is rewriting their futures through Kabaddi, a high-energy contact sport now played in over 50 countries. For these young women, Kabaddi is far more than a gameโitโs a powerful escape from a life confined to household chores and societal expectations.A Kabaddi match involves two teams of seven, with players sprinting into the opposing side to tag rivals and return without being tackled. In 2008, local teacher Daji Rajguru started the regionโs first all-girls Kabaddi club to empower young women. Despite resistance from families who feared for their daughtersโ safety and marriage prospects, the club persevered. Teachers gained trust by escorting the girls to training sessions, showing families that the sport could be both safe and transformative.Fifteen years later, the club boasts 30 active players and has trained over 300 girls. Some train up to four hours a day, even amid ongoing disapproval from family members. Alumni like Siddhi Chalke and Samreen Burandkar, now professional league players, stand as living proof of Kabaddiโs potential. Samreen, whose earnings surpass anyone else in her family, credits the sport for her financial independence and freedom. Success in Kabaddi can also open doors to government jobs, offering long-term security.Beyond financial benefits, the sport fosters confidence, higher education opportunities, and delayed marriages. The club sustains itself through contributions from coaches, competition prizes, and donations, covering training, food, and medical expenses. The coaches play a dual role as mentors, guiding the girls not just in the sport but through lifeโs challenges.For these girls, Kabaddi is more than a game; itโs a pathway to self-reliance, empowerment, and a brighter future. This initiative proves that with determination and support, even deeply rooted barriers can be overcome.
Marianne Donven, a respected civil servant turned social advocate, recently made headlines after resigning from her government position in Luxembourg. Known for her role in founding Chiche!, a restaurant chain celebrated for its amazing food and commitment to employing refugees, Marianne's departure highlights her deep concerns over government policies affecting vulnerable communities.In a candid interview, Marianne expressed dismay over the governmentโs increasingly strict measures toward refugees, particularly during the harsh winter months. Families, including those with young children, have been removed from overcrowded camps without viable housing alternatives, exacerbating an already dire housing crisis. โWe donโt have a refugee problem; we have a housing problem,โ she emphasised, pointing to the lack of social housing and systemic barriers refugees face in securing accommodation.Marianne criticised decisions such as moving asylum and immigration responsibilities from foreign to interior affairs and implementing anti-begging policies, which she views as punitive measures targeting the vulnerable. Her resignation sparked significant public interest, amplifying discussions about social justice and refugee rights in Luxembourg. Encouragingly, her actions have already led to extensions for some families facing eviction.While stepping back from government work, Marianne remains deeply committed to her advocacy. Her restaurant chain not only provides employment opportunities for refugees but has also become a hub for community support. โMy office feels like a social office,โ she remarked, reflecting on her role as a trusted ally for those in need.
A year ago, France introduced a new streaming tax aimed at boosting its domestic music scene, and the results have been promising. The Centre National de la Musique reports that the tax has helped fund hundreds of music productions and tours, particularly in underfunded genres like classical, chanson, and jazz. With โฌ10 million allocated to these efforts, the program is already making a tangible difference.The tax applies to major online music streaming platforms, such as Spotify, Deezer, and YouTube, and is calculated as a small percentage of their revenues. While the initiative received strong backing from industry advocates, including music producers, it faced resistance from platforms like Spotify and Deezer, who, as expected, have passed the cost onto users. As a result, Spotify now charges โฌ11.12 per month in France, making it the most expensive in Europe, though just 13 cents more than in Luxembourg. But if this small increase helps fund the creation of soulful French chansons, those 13 cents seem worth it.
Today marks a historic moment for Thailand as same-sex unions become legal, sparking celebrations nationwide. Over a thousand LGBTQ couples are tying the knot, symbolizing love and equality.One of the grandest events is unfolding in central Bangkok at a luxury mall, where more than 100 couples are exchanging vows in a mass wedding. The celebration features vibrant performances, a pride-themed carpet, and festivities running until evening. Across the country, districts are hosting extravagant parties and gifting cupcakes, bags, and even free plane tickets to honor this milestone.Thailand, long considered a haven for LGBTQ individuals, now joins Taiwan and Nepal as an outlier in Asia for recognizing same-sex unions. The new law grants couples rights to manage assets, inherit, adopt, and make medical decisions for their partners.However, activists stress that more progress is needed. Many Thai laws remain non-inclusive, and LGBTQ youths still face bullying due to a conservative education system. While today is a victory, the fight for full equality and freedom continues.
Meet Thalia Stavrianoudaki, a data engineer blending tech expertise and resilience in Luxembourg's tech career environment. The interview is part of our Women in STEM series.
The UK government has introduced new laws to criminalize the creation and sharing of sexually explicit deepfakes, addressing growing concerns over AI misuse. Deepfakes, hyper realistic digital manipulations of photos or videos, are increasingly used to exploit and harm individuals, especially women. Last year, a deepfake of Taylor Swift endorsing Donald Trumpโs campaign highlighted how convincing and widespread these manipulations have become.With advancing technology blurring the line between real and fake, victims often struggle to hold offenders accountable. The new legislation targets both the production and distribution of non-consensual intimate images, with offenders facing up to two years in prison.Minister for Victims and Violence Against Women, Alex Davies-Jones, stressed the urgency of tackling online abuse, citing that one in three women has faced such harassment. This UK initiative aligns with global efforts, including the EUโs recent measures to combat AI-driven cyber violence.
Join Jon for this week's guide to find out where you can see James Walsh of Starsailor playing solo, information on a weekend of musical treats at Kulturfabrik and of course the recommendation of the week!
In an ever-evolving world, the importance of continuous learning in the workplace is undeniable. Karolina, Director for Learning and Development, and Giuliana, Talent Management Lead at PwC, shared compelling insights into how curiosity and growth drive success.โLearning is more than a task, itโs a way of life,โ Karolina explained, emphasising that growth happens daily. Through personalised development programs and hands-on experiences, employees are encouraged to explore, reflect, and push beyond their comfort zones as a part of PwC. Giuliana outlined how structured development journeys help employees achieve their goals. Whether through individual development plans, leadership programs, or tailored skill-building workshops, PwC ensures growth is intentional and empowering. Curiosity emerged as a central theme. Karolina urged listeners to embrace a growth mindset by being courageous, staying present, and seeing failure as a stepping stone to success. Giuliana highlighted the value of questioning assumptions and continuously adding to oneโs knowledge. โYou donโt need all the answersโjust the openness to learn,โ she said.
As the excitement builds for the Luxembourg Song Contest on January 25th, we had the pleasure of sitting down with Carmen and Diego from Rhythmic Soulwave, a soulful six-piece band making waves with their unique blend of rhythm, jazz, and camaraderie. Representing one of Luxembourgโs most diverse and passionate musical acts, theyโre vying for a chance to showcase their talents on the grand Eurovision stage. The band, born from the vibrant connections formed at the Conservatory of Luxembourg, brings together musicians from varied backgrounds, all united by a shared love of music. Their contest entry, Stronger, is a labor of love, creativity, and resilience. Written by Carmen during a challenging period in her life, the song has transformed into an uplifting anthem of empowerment, thanks to the band's collaborative energy and the production finesse of Carmenโs sister, Naomi. While balancing rehearsals, day jobs, and the contestโs demands, the band has embraced every moment of this journey. โItโs been intense, but good intense,โ Carmen shares, reflecting on the whirlwind of interviews and production meetings. Diego adds, โWeโre incredibly proud of this song and the magic weโve created together. Playing it live is a joy.โ Their journey is more than just music, itโs about celebrating diversity and unity. โLuxembourg has given us so much,โ Carmen reflects. โWe want to showcase how different backgrounds, ages, and perspectives can come together to create something beautiful.โ As Rhythmic Soulwave gears up for the final, they promise an unforgettable performance that captures the essence of Luxembourgโs multicultural spirit.
Weโre continuing with the stories about Luxembourgish Nobel Prize winners: Gabriel Lippmann can proudly claim the title of one of the pioneers bagging the award in 1908 โ for figuring out how to reproduce colours in photos using a special effect called interference. But thatโs not all. Before his big breakthrough, Lippmann made some fascinating discoveries in physics, including how electricity and tiny capillary tubes work together. This led him to invent the Lippmann electrometer, which was actually used in the very first ECG machine! His story shows that sometimes, life leads us in surprising directions, guiding us from what we think we want to what we were meant to do all along.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
A new and innovative book project set to captivate readers of all ages is coming from Rotondes. Blurring the lines between traditional literature and interactive art, the book offers a vibrant visual exploration reminiscent of "Whereโs Waldo?" but with a unique storytelling twist.Lucie explains how the idea for this visual masterpiece was born out of a desire to showcase the dynamic life and activities happening at Rotondes. The book not only highlights daily experiences but captures personal stories and characters, providing a seamless narrative journey through its colourful pages. Finding the right artist to bring this concept to life was no small feat. Lucie recounts how they selected Viktoria Mladenovski, whose artistic talent and creative vision perfectly aligned with their goals. Viktoria immersed herself in the Rotondes community, meeting team members and participating in activities to authentically represent the lively spirit of Rotondes in her illustrations. What makes this book truly special is its universality. With no text, readers from diverse backgrounds and ages can engage with the artwork and interpret the stories in their own way. Children in local schools were given early glimpses, and their feedback highlighted themes of inclusivity, individuality, and joyโa testament to the bookโs powerful visual storytelling. As Lucie shares plans for the bookโs release, she reflects on the joy and challenges of editing down countless fun and meaningful moments for inclusion. With its January 26th debut, this visual adventure promises to be a treasure trove of discovery and inspiration.
Laura Thorn is an emerging Luxembourg talent preparing to compete in the Luxembourg Song Contest. From teaching at the conservatory to stepping into the international music scene, Laura opens up about her unexpected journey and the whirlwind experience so far. She was not planning to enter the contest but an unexpected message from a Parisian producer changed her plans, leading her to embrace this opportunity. Despite initial hesitations, her passion for music and the captivating French-language song drew her in. Laura shares the song's powerful message of transformation and empowerment, inspired by a beloved classic from 60 years ago, and explores how it connects past traditions to a modern vision of independence and strength. The conversation delves into her multi-lingual background and the surprising challenges of singing in French compared to English. Laura reflects on the technical demands of perfecting every note and word!She is excited and nervous as she anticipates the first rehearsals and faces the challenge of performing for a massive audience. With charm and candid honesty, she offers a rare glimpse into the dedication and artistry that goes into crafting a memorable performance on such a grand stage.
Indonesia has launched a bold free meal program to fight malnutrition, initially benefiting 570,000 schoolchildren and pregnant women in 20 provinces. The scheme will expand to include millions more this year and nearly 83 million people by 2029, nearly a third of the population. Meals feature locally sourced items like rice, chicken, tofu, beans, fruit, and milk, supporting both nutrition and regional economies. Schools distribute meals to children, while public kitchens cater to pregnant women, with military resources assisting in preparation and logistics.Despite its promise, the initiative under President Prabowo Subianto faces financial scrutiny. Costs are estimated at โฌ27โโฌ45 billion over five years, raising concerns about its impact on Indonesiaโs fiscal health. Experts also question the program's long-term sustainability and food quality. However, parents, many of whom struggle to provide meals for their children, have warmly welcomed the effort. The program represents a significant step toward addressing hunger while sparking debate about its broader implications.
Indonesia has launched a bold free meal program to fight malnutrition, initially benefiting 570,000 schoolchildren and pregnant women in 20 provinces. The scheme will expand to include millions more this year and nearly 83 million people by 2029, nearly a third of the population. Meals feature locally sourced items like rice, chicken, tofu, beans, fruit, and milk, supporting both nutrition and regional economies. Schools distribute meals to children, while public kitchens cater to pregnant women, with military resources assisting in preparation and logistics.Despite its promise, the initiative under President Prabowo Subianto faces financial scrutiny. Costs are estimated at โฌ27โโฌ45 billion over five years, raising concerns about its impact on Indonesiaโs fiscal health. Experts also question the program's long-term sustainability and food quality. However, parents, many of whom struggle to provide meals for their children, have warmly welcomed the effort. The program represents a significant step toward addressing hunger while sparking debate about its broader implications.
From teaching to tech! Discover Hannah Boughtonโs inspiring career shift to data science and educational technology. The interview is part of our interview series on Women in STEM โdonโt miss her story!
Jon is back to let you know who is playing in 2025 before returning to the weekly guide next Wednesday. Who will you go and see this year?
MAฬNA is one of the seven hopefuls competing in the Luxembourg Song Contest on 25th January. The winner will go on to represent Luxembourg in Basel for the Eurovision Song Contest.Despite the demands of her final year at university and a stressful move, MAฬNA was drawn to join the competition by a song that resonated deeply with her experiences. โIt perfectly described what I was going through,โ she shares.MAฬNA's musical journey began with classical training, mastering the violin and flute before turning to vocals at age 14. While classically trained, she thrives in pop-rock performances and loves the creative freedom singing offers. "Singing feels like a rebellion โ perfection isnโt the goal, itโs about expression," she explains. In the interview, MAฬNA delves into the importance of separating her stage persona, MAฬNA, from her private life as Alexia. She likens herself to "Hannah Montana," using her stage alter ego to channel a confident, extroverted version of herself. When asked about her mysterious staging for the upcoming performance, Mina promises an unforgettable show: "Iโm keeping people on their toes, but itโs going to be mysterious and thrilling." Representing Luxembourg on such a grand stage is a point of pride for Mina, who wants the world to know that despite its size, Luxembourg is brimming with creative talent.
While we often highlight stories of global impactโfighting poverty, medical breakthroughs, or environmental initiativesโtodayโs What's Right With the World is a bit lighter yet no less impressive. Lady Gaga has achieved a remarkable milestone, becoming only the third artist in history to have multiple No. 1 songs across three different decades. She now joins the exclusive club with Michael and Janet Jackson.Gagaโs chart-topping journey includes iconic hits like Just Dance and Poker Face (2009), Born This Way (2011), Shallow(2019), and Rain On Me (2020). Her latest triumph, Die With A Smile, a collaboration with Bruno Mars, recently climbed to No. 1 after a five-month run. The achievement is especially striking, as few artists manage multiple hits per decadeโa feat Elton John, surprisingly, has not accomplished.Reflecting on her success, Gaga shared her gratitude on Instagram: โThank you for listening and dancing and making your art along with mine.โLooking ahead, fans eagerly await her seventh album, LG7, set to release this year. The lead single, Disease, offers a taste of the โtrue chaosโ promised in whatโs shaping up to be one of 2025โs most anticipated albums. Lady Gagaโs journey continues to inspire as she cements her legacy in music history.
Discover inspiring stories in our new interview series on women in STEM. Join us Tuesdays at 9:40 AM for interviews with trailblazers in science, engineering, and tech. This first episode features space engineer Tecla Trifilรฒ.
In this engaging segment of the PwC People Pulse, Olivier and Begga discuss the exciting philanthropic work behind their corporate foundation. The conversation centres around the foundation's mission to give back to the Luxembourg community and beyond, with a particular focus on education, culture, and humanitarian aid. Olivier, part of the foundationโs leadership, shares insights into the structured, professional approach the firm has taken to formalize their charitable initiatives, moving beyond informal pro-bono work and into a more impactful, organized space. Begga, who heads the cultural committee, gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look at the foundation's projects. One notable example is the support of a cross-border cultural initiative designed to foster artistic production and provide residency opportunities for digital artists in Luxembourg and the surrounding regions. Begga also discusses the foundation's commitment to making culture accessible, particularly for underprivileged or immigrant communities in Luxembourg. In addition to cultural initiatives, the foundation is equally passionate about supporting education through projects which aim to provide equal educational opportunities to individuals from diverse backgrounds.The discussion also highlights the foundationโs work in humanitarian aid, such as providing assistance to regions devastated by flooding in Spain. Olivier and Begga share personal motivations for being involved in these philanthropic efforts, with Olivier reflecting on his own beginnings and the importance of creating opportunities for younger generations.
Women and minorities are being uplifted in the new podcast collaboration between WeSTEM and ARA City Radio. Originally founded in 2022 as Girls in Tech Luxembourg, the organization rebranded as Women Excel in Stem (WeSTEM) after the closure of the global Girls in Tech network. This rebranding allowed them to broaden their mission to include not just technology, but also science, engineering, and mathematics โ all fields where women and minorities remain vastly underrepresented.Patricia and Vasiliki dive into WeSTEM's wide range of initiatives designed to make STEM careers more accessible and equitable. These include mentorship programs for women looking to advance their careers, technical workshops, and an exciting new robotics course for young people from underrepresented groups. The organizationโs goal is to help participants, whether theyโre children, career changers, or seasoned professionals, overcome barriers and build confidence in STEM fields.Patricia and Vasiliki also touched on the challenges women face, including deep-seated biases, imposter syndrome, and the lack of women in leadership roles. WeSTEM is tackling these issues head-on by offering mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities to break through those barriers. They also teased the upcoming launch of a 12-episode podcast series where women in STEM will share their stories, struggles, and triumphs โ offering inspiration and practical advice for others looking to follow in their footsteps. The first episode is set to air on the 7th January, giving listeners an inside look at how women navigate and thrive in traditionally male-dominated fields.
Brazilโs Bolsa Familia program, which provides monthly cash payments starting at $120 to families below the poverty line, has long been celebrated for lifting millions out of poverty. New research now highlights its significant health benefits, particularly in reducing tuberculosis (TB), the worldโs deadliest infectious disease. A study in Nature Medicine examined 54 million impoverished Brazilians and found TB cases and deaths dropped by over 50%โand by more than 60% in Indigenous populationsโamong families receiving cash transfers.The programโs conditions, such as mandatory health checkups and school attendance, aim to break poverty cycles by improving health, education, and access to essentials like food and housing. For TB, overcrowded, poorly ventilated living conditions and malnutrition fuel its spread. Cash assistance enables families to afford better housing and diets, improving immunity and reducing exposure to TB bacteria. Regular health checkups also facilitate early diagnosis and treatment.Over two decades, Bolsa Familia has reduced child mortality, improved nutrition, and avoided millions of hospitalizations. Globally, similar programs have shown benefits: a study in 37 low- and middle-income countries linked cash transfers to a 20% drop in adult womenโs mortality risk, with costs of just $11,000 per life savedโa highly cost-effective intervention.At $2 billion per month, Bolsa Familia is more than an economic program; itโs a transformative health initiative. As cash transfer models expand worldwide, policymakers can learn from its success in addressing poverty and public health together.
New York City has launched the first congestion charge scheme in the U.S., targeting traffic south of Central Park. Drivers entering the zone during peak hours face fees up to $9 (ยฃ7) per day, with higher rates for larger vehicles like trucks and buses. Off-peak charges start at $2.25. The zone covers landmarks such as the Empire State Building, Times Square, and Wall Street. The initiative aims to ease traffic congestion and fund billions for public transportation improvements.The plan has sparked controversy, with critics like former President Donald Trump calling it a "cash grab." Local Republicans and suburban representatives also oppose the scheme, but it has already taken effect. Proponents argue itโs essential: Manhattanโs downtown was recently named the worldโs most congested urban zone, with peak morning speeds averaging just 11 mph (17 km/h).Will this reduce traffic or simply generate revenue? Only time will tell. Still, itโs a bold step toward addressing air quality and gridlock in a city known for both. Whether or not it solves the problem entirely, itโs a startโand one that reflects growing global interest in sustainable urban solutions.
A remarkable dinosaur track way has been unearthed in an Oxfordshire quarry, marking the UKโs largest discovery of its kind. The site features approximately 200 footprints dating back 166 million years, left by two dinosaurs: the plant-eating Cetiosaurus and the meat-eating Megalosaurus. The longest track ways span up to 150 meters, with more tracks possibly hidden underground.Gary Johnson, a quarry worker, first noticed the patterns, realizing their significance. Last summer, over 100 scientists, students, and volunteers excavated the site, revealing five distinct track ways. Four belonged to sauropods, whose elephantine footprints reflect their massive size of up to 18 meters long. The fifth, a three-toed track way, was left by the agile, carnivorous Megalosaurus, measuring 6โ9 meters.The site was once a shallow, warm lagoon where mud preserved the footprints, likely buried during a storm. Researchers used 3D modeling and casts to analyze the prints, uncovering unique insights into dinosaur behavior. In one instance, a sauropodโs path was crossed by a Megalosaurus, suggesting dynamic interactions.The discovery offers a rare glimpse into Jurassic life, with discussions ongoing to preserve the site and uncover its remaining secrets.
Belgium has become the first EU country to ban the sale of disposable vapes, citing health and environmental concerns. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke emphasized that inexpensive vapes often lure teenagers into nicotine addiction, saying, โNicotine makes you addicted. Nicotine is bad for your health. These are facts.โ He also highlighted the environmental burden of disposable vapes, which generate plastic waste, hazardous chemicals, and unrecyclable batteries.Unlike reusable vapes, which can help smokers quit, disposables were targeted for their addictive nature and environmental harm. Belgiumโs move aligns with global trends; earlier this year, Australia implemented some of the worldโs strictest vaping restrictions.Belgiumโs decision has garnered some support, even among vape retailers. A shop owner noted, โThe batteries in disposables still work after use, but canโt be recharged, leading to significant pollution.โ While the ban might seem like a financial blow to the industry, retailers are optimistic. Many predict a shift toward reusable, eco-friendly alternatives like pod systems, which are pre-filled and easily rechargeable.Vandenbroucke hopes Belgiumโs leadership will inspire EU-wide action, urging the European Commission to modernize tobacco laws and adopt tougher measures against smoking and vaping.
In Pakistan, cultural and religious taboos have long limited womenโs use of motorcycles, but this is changing. Economic challenges, including soaring car prices, have driven a shift toward two-wheelers, offering women greater independence in commuting to schools, jobs, and markets. Programs like Women on Wheels (WOW), run by Lahoreโs traffic police, provide free motorcycle training, with over 6,600 women trained so far.For many, riding a motorcycle symbolizes empowerment. A 23-year-old criminology student described it as โbreaking a glass ceiling.โ To address safety concerns, one woman even designed a shorter abaya tailored for riding, highlighting how women are innovating to support this growing movement.This shift echoes a similar milestone in the 1980s when women fought for the right to drive cars. Now, motorcycles are opening new doors for women, breaking barriers, and redefining mobility in Pakistan.
In a world often overshadowed by news of extinction, there's a spark of hope: scientists have recently discovered new plant and animal species! Among them are two pirate spiders from St. Helena, a remote Atlantic island. These spiders aggressively take over other spiders' webs and inhabit the island's threatened cloud forest. An expedition to Peru's Alto Mayo region revealed 27 new species, including a semi-aquatic mouse with webbed toes, perfectly adapted to its swampy habitat, and a bizarre blob-headed catfish. One standout discovery is the Cao Bang Crocodile Newt, a tiny, shy creature resembling a mix of crocodile, gecko and frog. With a body like a baby crocodile, orange-tipped toes and a frog-like head, this adorable newt measures just 7 cm. While these discoveries inspire awe, they also carry a sobering message. Many of these species are already on the brink of extinction, largely due to habitat destruction driven by human activity. Each discovery is a reminder of the urgent need to protect Earth's biodiversity before it's too late.
Once upon a time, nestled in the quaint countryside of Beaufort, in the mystical eastern realms of Luxembourg, lie not one, but two castles โ a duo of historical wonder that will have you saying, "Medieval meets Renaissance? Sign me up!"Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
We're continuing with the story about Jules Hoffmann: in the late โ60s, a young technician in the Strasbourg lab caught Hoffmannโs eye. Little did he know, sheโd soon become his wife, the mother of his two children, and his most trusted collaborator. Barely married, she went back to university, earning degrees in biochemistry and biology, joining Jules in his quest to unravel the mysteries of insect immunity.Together, they worked under Professor Joly until Jules took over as her thesis advisor. Their shared passion for science fueled discoveries that would later revolutionize our understanding of innate immunity โ work that earned him a Nobel Prize.From the lab to Germanyโs research institutes, and back to Strasbourg, Julesโs journey was one of relentless curiosity, groundbreaking discoveries, and teamworkโboth professional and personal. His story reminds us that behind every great scientist is a partnership built on shared dreams.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
The Way of Liberation is a journey through vitrines and windows, an exhibition aiming for access to culture, to be witnessed through the streets of the city centers, exhibiting works of Arab artists - Palestine, Lebanese, Algerian and Sudanese artists. The idea is to give visibility and accessibility to their art work, especially in times in which people from these backgrounds are being silenced.
Belgrade is set to introduce free public transport for all residents starting 1 January, Mayor Aleksandar Sapic announced. The initiative aims to reduce road congestion in the city of 1.7 million, where traffic jams are a daily struggle. Over the past decade, an additional 250,000 cars have clogged Belgradeโs streets, leaving many residents stuck in hours-long commutes.While free public transport has worked in smaller or wealthier places like Luxembourg or Tallinn, Belgrade faces unique challenges. The cityโs ageing bus fleet and limited tram network are already under strain, and the metro systemโcurrently under constructionโwonโt be operational until 2030 due to repeated delays. Mayor Sapic has promised to modernize the cityโs buses, trams, and trolleybuses by 2027, but these upgrades will come with significant costs.Belgradeโs bold move could transform its public transport system, but it remains to be seen whether the infrastructure can handle the anticipated surge in passengers.
Brazil has made significant strides in reducing poverty, lifting 8.7 million people out of poverty in just one year, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). Between 2022 and 2023, the number of people living in poverty fell from 67.7 million to 59 million, while extreme poverty dropped from 12.6 million to 9.5 millionโthe lowest figures since records began in 2012. Despite this progress, about 27% of Brazilโs 216 million population still live in poverty.Key to this success is the Bolsa Famรญlia program, a social welfare initiative that provides financial aid to low-income families, conditional on their children attending school and being vaccinated. This approach not only offers immediate relief but also breaks the cycle of poverty by promoting education and health. Introduced in 2003, the program has been praised for improving living standards and reducing hunger across Brazil.President Luiz Inรกcio Lula da Silva has prioritized combating poverty and hunger, bringing the issue to global platforms like the G20. Brazilโs progress stands out, especially as poverty rates rise in other regions. Alongside Bolsa Famรญlia, economic recovery and job market improvements have boosted household incomes by 7% over the past year.
The Miss Netherlands beauty pageant has officially come to an end, marking the close of a significant chapter in its history. Last yearโs winner, Rikkie Kollรฉโthe first trans woman to hold the titleโwas the final contestant to wear the iconic silk sash. Kollรฉ used her platform to champion inclusivity, a theme central to the decision to end the contest.Director Monica van Ee explained that empowering women, the pageantโs mission, has grown challenging amid increasing criticism and societal pressure. Unrealistic beauty standards perpetuated by social media have further fueled insecurity among women, prompting the need for change.While this marks the end of Miss Netherlands, itโs not the end of the organizationโs efforts. A new initiative, Niet Meer Van Deze Tijd (โNo Longer of This Timeโ), will replace the pageant, focusing on empowering women through issues like mental health, diversity, and self-expression rather than traditional beauty ideals.This shift reflects broader efforts to modernize beauty contests globally. Miss Universe recently opened its doors to older women and married contestants, signaling progress in a traditionally rigid industry. These changes aim to create a more inclusive and representative future for women in pageantry and beyond.
We're continuing with the story about Jules Hoffmann: in the late โ60s, a young technician in the Strasbourg lab caught Hoffmannโs eye. Little did he know, sheโd soon become his wife, the mother of his two children, and his most trusted collaborator. Barely married, she went back to university, earning degrees in biochemistry and biology, joining Jules in his quest to unravel the mysteries of insect immunity.Together, they worked under Professor Joly until Jules took over as her thesis advisor. Their shared passion for science fueled discoveries that would later revolutionize our understanding of innate immunity โ work that earned him a Nobel Prize.From the lab to Germanyโs research institutes, and back to Strasbourg, Julesโs journey was one of relentless curiosity, groundbreaking discoveries, and teamworkโboth professional and personal. His story reminds us that behind every great scientist is a partnership built on shared dreams.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
In a promising step toward making our roads safer, a groundbreaking AI-powered camera system is currently being tested in Devon and Cornwall, England. Known as Heads-Up, this innovative technology is designed to detect drivers who may be under the influence of alcohol or drugs. By identifying behavior consistent with impaired driving, the system enables police to take action before dangerous situations escalate into accidents.So, how does it work? The AI cameras quickly analyze driving patterns to spot any unusual or risky behavior that could indicate impairment. Once flagged, police stationed further along the road are alerted. They can then stop the vehicle, speak with the driver, and carry out roadside tests for alcohol or drugs to confirm whether the driver is under the influence.The potential impact of this technology is significant. Research shows that drivers under the influence of alcohol are six times more likely to cause fatal crashes. By enabling early detection and intervention, Heads-Up could play a crucial role in reducing these tragic incidents. Devon and Cornwall Police are hopeful that this pioneering system will not only save lives but also create a safer environment for all road users.This initiative serves as a powerful reminder that technology can be a force for good, addressing critical issues and making the world a better, safer placeโone road at a time.
China has completed a monumental 46-year effort to encircle the Taklamakan Desert with a vast green belt of trees. Stretching over 3,000 kilometers in the Xinjiang region, this initiative is part of the "Three-North Shelterbelt" project, also known as the Great Green Wall, launched in 1978. The goal: combat desertification and protect vital farmland. Over 30 million hectares of trees have been planted, boosting China's forest coverage from 10% in 1949 to more than 25% today.However, critics warn that the harsh desert conditionsโrising temperatures, sandstorms, and floodsโmay threaten the long-term survival of these forests. In response, China's forestry experts spent decades researching resilient tree species that could withstand these challenges.This green-wall effort has inspired similar projects worldwide. In 2007, the African Union launched the Great Green Wall initiative in the Sahel region, aiming to restore 100 million hectares of land across 22 African countries by 2030. The project seeks to improve local living conditions, enhance food security, and create climate-resilient regions as a global model for combating desertification.
Efforts to restore the Aral Sea region are offering new hope. Once the worldโs fourth-largest lake, the Aral Sea, located between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, has shrunk dramatically over the past 50 years due to river diversion for irrigation, primarily for cotton farming. This environmental disaster transformed the area into the Aralkum Desert, marked by saline soil, toxic dust storms, and harsher climates.Restoration projects are now taking rootโliterally. Environmental experts are planting black saxaul trees in the dried seabed as part of the Oasis project. These trees help stabilize the soil, reduce harmful dust, and combat desertification. Additionally, sustainable agriculture initiatives are introducing salt-tolerant crops and researching water-efficient irrigation to support local farming.The efforts aim to create resilient landscapes and raise global awareness about climate restoration. Villages once near the sea are now barren, but with these projects, thereโs hope for revitalization. If successful, these methods could inspire solutions in other regions grappling with desertification and climate challenges.The Aral Seaโs story serves as a stark reminder of human impact on natureโand the power of collective action to heal it.
The next week doesn't have to be all about Christmas parties, find out where you can see shoegaze gods DIIV, garage punk from Sprints or up and coming indie faves Honeyglaze
Today we're talking about an intrepid biology hero, a Nobel Prize winner from Luxembourg, Jules Hoffmann. Hoffmann grew up in Echternach, exploring the countryside with his dad, a biology professor who shared his love for insects. While most kids collected toys, Jules was busy marveling at bugs โย and it turns out, that fascination would lead to something incredible.At Strasbourg university, Jules took a deep dive into insect immunity, trying to solve a mystery: why donโt locusts get infections after organ transplants? His research with mentor Pierre Joly uncovered a unique defense system in bugs that would change how we understand immunity forever.Despite some doubts from his parents about his career choices, Jules stuck to his passion โย and years later, it all paid off when he won a Nobel Prize.From a small town in Luxembourg to one of scienceโs biggest honors, Jules Hoffmannโs story shows that even the smallest creatures can inspire the biggest ideas. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Comedian Mari Volar joins Erin for a fun, candid chat about her life, her comedy, and being an immigrant in Europe. Mari spending the last night of her tour "100% C*ntinental", in Luxembourg. In the show, which she has taken across Europe, including to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, she and a group of comedians delve into the immigrant experience.Mari jokes that while sheโs a white Estonian with a European passport, sheโs still faced her fair share of "what did you just say?" moments, especially when people assume immigrants all fit a certain mould. โIโm an immigrant too, you know!โ she quips. Her comedy doesnโt shy away from tough topics, but she insists that humour is the perfect way to tackle societal issues without making things too heavy. On the subject of her comedy journey, Mari admits it all started by accident, which is a theme throughout her life. โMy lifeโs been an accident according to my parents,โ she laughs. But now, comedy is her career, and sheโs loving every moment of it. Expect big laughs, diverse comedians, and a night of fun at her upcoming show.
Technology is not just changing the workplace, it's revolutionising it. Kinga, a senior talent attraction and project management specialist in HR, and Christopher, an advisory manager specializing in digital transformation, shared their insights on how tech is transforming everything from recruitment to daily work tasks.Even HR, which people often donโt associate with cutting-edge technology, is being supercharged by AI. Kinga talked about how automation tools help streamline recruitment tasks like sorting through CVs and managing candidate communications. But Kinga stresses that the human touch is still at the heart of HR and needed. Itโs all about balancing innovation with personal connection.Then Christopher took us into the future of work with a deep dive into generative AI. Think Microsoft 365 Copilot, which can create content, analyse documents, and even help you prepare for presentations. Kinga shared how sheโs been using AI and automation in her personal life too, even using tools like ChatGPT to teach herself programming and automate tasks at home. Sheโs taken what sheโs learned and integrated it into her work, bringing the best of both worlds together.Both Kinga and Christopher stressed the importance of staying curious, embracing technology, and to never stopping learning. They revealed how PwC encourages innovation through internal challenges, training programs, and a culture that rewards curiosity. You can find more about current roles in PwC at: https://www.pwc.lu/en/careers[This is sponsored content]
Luxembourg is taking a progressive step forward by allowing gay men to donate blood, as confirmed by Health Minister Martine Deprez. This reform aligns with the nationalisation of the country's blood donation service. Historically, bans on donations from gay and bisexual men stemmed from outdated HIV screening limitations during the early AIDS crisis. Today, advanced testing and updated regulations focus on individual sexual behavior rather than orientation.The change comes amid concerns raised by the Luxembourg Red Cross, which reported critically low blood reserves last November. Minister Deprez assured that the necessary regulation is "almost complete," reflecting a growing global shift towards inclusive donation policies. This move not only boosts blood supply but also fosters equality and modernizes public health practices.
The UK will ban junk food ads on TV before 9 pm and online anytime from October 2025. The move targets childhood obesity, aiming to promote healthier diets, reduce healthcare costs, and prevent 20,000 obesity cases annually. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
This year the Voices International Choir based in Luxembourg is celebrating the holiday season by putting on free concerts to raise money for Children's Charities. With 115 people performing as a part of the choir, this has been a big project to pull together. Jij, one of the members came on the Breakfast Show to talk to us about the rehearsal process and what people can expect from the concert. As the last remaining Voices Internaitonal memeber still singing with the choir she has seen it change and grow since 1996. But some songs become favourites and are sung year after year at the concerts, like a Ukrainian Christmas song that will be performed again for the 4th year running. The music is varied and is sung in many different languages making it both fun and challenging. Entry to the concerts are free. You can find out more here: https://www.voicesinternational.lu/
Norway has halted its deep-sea mining plans in the Arctic following pressure from the Socialist Left Party (SV) and growing environmental concerns. The pause affects a controversial initiative to extract metals essential for renewable energy technologies, including copper, cobalt, zinc, and rare earth elements. These resources, crucial for batteries and wind turbines, are located in a 280,000-square-kilometer area between Svalbard and Greenland.Critics, including WWF, warn that mining could devastate fragile marine ecosystems, with risks like sediment plumes, underwater noise, and harm to unique species near hydrothermal vents. Legal challenges are ongoing, and calls for stricter impact studies are growing.Globally, deep-sea mining remains contentious. Countries like China, Russia, and Japan are exploring international waters, with licenses issued by the UNโs International Seabed Authority (ISA). However, large-scale mining hasnโt begun due to incomplete regulations.Amid these debates, 32 countries and over 50 companies, including Apple and Google, have called for a moratorium, emphasizing environmental risks and insufficient research. Norwayโs decision to suspend its plans could influence global policy, underscoring the urgent need to prioritize ecological protection over resource extraction.
Today on Local Matters, we explore the challenges parents face in finding family-friendly cafรฉs in Luxembourg. Hear from Cecile, who created a new label certifying child-welcoming spaces, and visit Florence Cafรฉ in the Gare area, one of the certified spots hosting an event for new moms this afternoon.
Researchers at the London King's College have developed a new injection that Could Revolutionize Asthma and COPD Treatment. This is the first real breakthrough in 50 years of asthma research. A trial showed that a single dose of the new benralizumab drug significantly reduced flare-ups, improving symptoms and quality of life. The results of the study were recently published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
Not your typical dictionary drama, but here it isโthe Luxembourger Wรถrterbuch found itself in the eye of a storm in 1996, courtesy of Paul Cerfโs fiery exposรฉ. The Grand-Ducal Institute faced scrutiny for antisemitic and offensive content, with Minister Erna Hennicot-Schoepges ordering unsold copies removed. Controversy swirledโfrom censorship concerns to copyright disputes, sexism accusations by Guy Rewenig, and beyond. Like, wow O_o How did they manage to get out of such a rut?
After going out last week and loving Autumn Sweater (pictured) Jon's gig guide for this week features a Blackgaze band, the chilled out ambient sounds of Max Richter and some EDM for the recommendation of the week!
Local Artists have donated their work to a Tombola organised by Gudde Wellen and LUkraine in order to raise money for 'Ukraine is calling'. This project is aiming to save human lives by funding emergency vehicles for Ukraine. The goal is 112 vehicles! All money raised will go directly to the cause. To help you can participate in the Tombola which has over 40 unique prizes to be won. The prizes were donated by Luxembourgish artists and entrepreneurs. 1 ticket costs 10 euros. You can find out more on the website: https://deguddewellen.lu/Agenda/TOMBOLA-SOLIDAIRE
Belgium has become the first country to offer maternity leave and pensions for sex workers, marking a major step in labor rights. A new law, effective Sunday, grants sex workers formal employment contracts with benefits similar to other professions. These include health insurance, paid leave, maternity benefits, and pensions. Passed in May, the law aims to combat abuse by providing sex workers the right to refuse clients, choose practices, and work under safer conditions.Employers must meet strict safety standards, such as conducting background checks and providing hygiene products. Independent sex workers remain permitted, but unregulated hiring or non-compliance with legal safety protocols is now punishable by law.While the law offers significant protections, critics argue it falls short in addressing issues like stigma, human trafficking, and the exploitation of undocumented workers. They believe more efforts are needed to tackle the deeper societal challenges surrounding sex work.
Australia has passed a controversial law banning social media access for children under 16, requiring tech giants like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok to enforce the restriction or face fines of up to A$49.5 million ($32 million). A trial to implement age-verification methods, potentially involving biometrics or government ID, will begin in January, with the ban set to take effect in one year.While the law has faced opposition from privacy advocates and some child rights groups, 77% of Australians support it, according to recent polls. The parliamentary inquiry that led to the legislation heard testimonies from parents of children who self-harmed due to social media bullying. Domestic media outlets, including Rupert Murdoch's News Corp, have backed the ban with campaigns like "Let Them Be Kids."Australiaโs move is part of a broader global trend, with other countries considering similar restrictions. The bill is seen as a test case for governments grappling with the mental health impacts of social media on young people. However, critics warn that the ban could isolate vulnerable youth, including LGBTQIA and migrant teenagers, from important support networks. There are also concerns about privacy, with fears that the law could lead to increased personal data collection and state surveillance. In response, a last-minute amendment to the bill ensures platforms offer alternatives to uploading identification documents.Despite these concerns, many see the ban as a necessary step to protect youth from the harmful effects of social media.
Researchers at Swedenโs Karolinska Institutet have developed groundbreaking cancer-fighting nanobots that could transform cancer treatment. These tiny robots are designed to deliver more targeted and less harmful therapies than traditional treatments like chemotherapy. Equipped with a hidden โweaponโ of hexagonal peptides, the nanobots remain dormant until they encounter the acidic environment typical of solid tumors. Once activated, they precisely target and destroy cancer cells, leaving healthy cells unharmed, thus reducing the side effects of conventional treatments.The success of these nanobots lies in their ability to detect pH differences between healthy and cancerous tissues. In pre-clinical trials, the nanobots were injected into mice with breast cancer, resulting in a 70% reduction in tumor growth compared to a control group. This promising result sets the stage for further studies on their effectiveness in more advanced cancer models and their potential side effects.Though still in the early stages, the technology represents a major step forward in personalized cancer treatment. Future research aims to improve the targeting of these nanobots by attaching proteins or peptides that can bind to specific cancer cells, making treatment even more precise. Researchers are optimistic that this innovation could pave the way for a new, more effective approach to cancer care.
The UKโs Office for National Statistics (ONS) is adopting a new measure, Gross Inclusive Income (GII), to redefine economic growth beyond GDP. Unlike GDP, which measures only monetary transactions and often misrepresents harmful activities as economic progress, GII includes non-monetary factors like renewable energy benefits and voluntary care. GDP, originally a wartime tool, fails to account for wellbeing, sustainability, and social value, ignoring crucial aspects of life such as peace, environmental health, and relationships.Alternative metrics like the Human Development Index, Better Life Index, Positive Peace Index, and Genuine Progress Indicator offer broader views of societal progress by emphasizing health, education, environmental costs, and community wellbeing. Advocates suggest combining such measures for a comprehensive understanding of progress.The ONS is integrating these ideas, using data from 2005 to develop GII. During the COVID-19 pandemic, GII grew faster than GDP, driven by renewable energyโs positive impact on emissions and pollution. Economist Diane Coyle lauds this as "pioneering work," hoping other nations follow suit.
Researchers in the UK are launching the country's first major trials to determine whether giving homeless people cash is a more effective way to reduce poverty than traditional forms of assistance. King's College London (KCL), in collaboration with the homelessness charity Greater Change, will recruit 360 participants across England and Wales. Half will receive help from frontline charities, while the other half will benefit from additional support provided by Greater Change, which will cover specific costs like rent deposits, debts, work equipment, and clothing.The study aims to explore when and for whom cash transfers are most effective, as well as the optimal amounts needed to make a meaningful impact. This trial builds on the concept of cash transfers, which started in Mexico in 1997 and has since been used globally. While most evidence comes from low- and middle-income countries, studies in places like Canada have shown promising results. For example, a 2023 study in Vancouver found that giving CA$7,500 to 50 homeless individuals was more effective than sheltering them, saving CA$777 per person.While small-scale studies have been conducted in the UK, including one in 2012 with 12 homeless participants, this new research is believed to be the first large-scale effort to test cash transfers for homelessness in the country.
De Gudde Wรซllen is turning 10 in style with a weekend of club nights and concerts! For 10 years the venue, located in Rue du Saint Esprit, has been a venue for alternative culture and clubbing. Which is why the birthday celebrations are in this vain. Starting with a club night on the 6th December with local and international DJs and then following with a night of live music on Saturday the 7th. The mini festival boasts artists such as Napoleon Gold, Ice In My Eyes and Miki. Nicole from Gudde Wรซllen joined Erin on the Breakfast Show and tells stories of her 8 years working at the venue. She says over that time her role has greatly changed, and that is reflective of how much the venue has grown and now includes so much in addition to the club nights and concerts, like board game and quiz nights. You can find out more here: https://deguddewellen.lu/
Not our most usual take indeed, but an important one โย Luxemburger Wรถrterbuch is a dictionary of the Luxembourgish language that has its own history of 5 editions and a character of a tornado. If you thought rules ever applied here โย think again! The language lives with the heart on its sleeve and adapts to the way people use it. Thread carefully!
Last week my recommendation of the week was Bandit and it at Kulturfabrik and they put on an amazing show, I even had my photo taken with them! Who is playing in the Grand Ducky this week and who is my recommendation of the week? Have a listen to find out!
Norwayโs parliament has apologized to the Sami for decades of forced assimilation, marking a historic step. Alongside the apology, new measures will protect Sami culture, language, and land rights. While welcomed by the Sami, critics question economic impacts, and implementation remains under scrutiny.
Paris is launching an inspiring initiative to support new parents and protect babies from pollution. Starting mid-2025, eco-friendly gift bags will be provided, including stainless steel baby cups, wooden toys, reusable cotton wipes, and non-toxic cleaning items. This effort aims to give infants a healthier start in life while promoting sustainable practices
A research team at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia has combined civil engineering and their wish to cut back on textile waste by using textile waste and carpet fibres to create sustainable concrete. Their approach not only diverts clothing and carpet waste from landfills โ which is urgently needed when itโs estimated that the world produces 92 million tons of textile waste every year โ but it also makes for stronger concrete, reducing early-age shrinkage cracking in concrete by up to 30%.
This week Jon lets you know who is playing in Luxembourg with acts such as UB40, Jess Glynne and Therapy? as well as his recommendation of the week - Bandit Bandit at Kulturfabrik. What will you go and see?
A fourteen-year-old has won the 3M Young Scientist Challenge. Sirish Subash created a device called Pestiscand. It is a handheld device for at-home use to detect pesticide residue on produce without damaging the food. It measures the wavelength of light reflecting off of fruits and vegetables and uses a machine-learning model to analyse the data. Users download a phone app, point Pestiscand at the produce, tap the scan button and voilร , they see if their apple or spinach needs another rinse.
Right, so our first Grand Duchess lived through some pretty uneasy times of WWI, and the Entente powers were not making it particularly easier after its end doubting Luxembourgโs trustworthiness and demanding change of power:/ An almost coup dโรฉtat led annoying figure known as Emile Servais proclaiming himself the Republic of Luxembourgโs first president #wot๐คฆ๐ปโโ๏ธ Justice was restored in the end and monarchy was preserved by the vote of the majority, but Marie-Adรฉlaรฏde did have to hand the crown over to her sister, Charlotte.
European regulators have now approved a new Alzheimer's drug that they rejected in July. The drug is called Leqembi, brand name for Lecanemab, and is administered via a drip every two weeks. It is a protein that binds to amyloid beta, a substance that forms sticky plaques in the brains of Alzheimer's patients. It is these plaques that are associated with cognitive decline in the disease.
There is one far-right conspiracy platform less in the United States. The satirical media outlet The Onion has acquired the site Infowars.com. For years, the owner Alex Jones distributed lies and fake news to the public, earning millions of dollars by selling conspiracy theory merchandise like vitamins, diet pills, and gear for a supposed civil war.
Scientists have discovered the world's largest coral reef in the Solomon Islands, which holds centuries of ocean secrets. It measures 34 metres wide and five metres high, making it longer than the world's biggest mammal, the blue whale. It is made of nearly one billion little polyps, pulsing with life and colour and it is so huge that it is visible from space.
The city of Esch has introduced an online platform where citizens can easily request a meeting with a municipal officer or alderman. The initiative aims to strengthen the direct contact between the citizens and the politicians. In our interview on Local Matters, mayor Christian Weis (CSV) explains how the city of Esch aims to foster civic participation through this and other initiatives.
The American Women's Club Luxembourg is back again this year collecting money for their 'Gifts for Kids' campaign. The clubs wants to ensure that all children get to experience the joy of receiving a gift on Saint Nicholas Day, the 6th December. This is a tradition that the AWCL has proudly organise annually since 1996. Last year over 1,400 gifts were given out to children. So far this year they have raised enough money for 1,000 kids to get a present, but their aim is to get to 1,500 children. The gifts are worth up to the value of 25 euros, and are bought with the AWCL's partner, supermarket chain, Cactus. The AWCL are asking for donations which can be given on their website www.awclux.com. All donations go towards the gifts for the children.
Amazon, Ikea and about three dozen other companies that depend on ocean freight will invite shipping firms for the first time ever to bid on a contract in January to move their cargo on vessels powered by near-zero emissions e-fuels like e-methanol. The Alliance hopes to accelerate the ocean shipping industry's move toward net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050.
Becoming a radio host was a childhood dream of Elmira, and today, that dream comes true! Navaye Dell is a new show in Persian that starts on ARA City Radio today with Elmira as the host. Navaye Dell means "the melody of my heart" and this is the focus of the show, talking about music that represents important parts of someone's life.Elmira wants to bring together people from all over Iran, not by talking about politics or religion, but by sharing the music of their lives. Each episode she will have a new guest where they guide her through their life with 5 songs and stories to accompany them.Some episodes are full of fun and laughter, some take a more emotional turn, but both are important to Elmira to bring together the Luxembourgish Iranian population and community. Elmira says "it's not the politics that make us humans" and that is why the show will not talk about politics or religion. You can hear the episodes every other week on a Wednesday from 1-2pm on ARA City Radio, or find the playlist of music uploaded on Spotify.
The chess world is in awe of a wonder child from India. Anish Sarkar is only three years old and the youngest player ever to receive an international ranking with the international chess federation FIDE.
A group of Danish pensioners have brought back mussels to a Danish fjord, bringing the mussels back from near-extinction. The retirees are self-taught and have become experts in the field of mussels. They are proud because they know what they do makes a difference as their work has improved the oxygen content of the water.
The Rainy Days festival at the Philharmonie champions new music and this year the theme is extreme! Listen here to the interview with Catherine Kontz, the organiser of the event. She tells us what extreme means in music and how the festival has embraced it. Catherine highlights some of the pieces that are being performed, including one of her own that lasts 12 hours!Find out more information about the festival at rainydays.lu
A.b.s.l.s RYSE and Sourrire have organised a evening for refugees here in Luxembourg to tell their story. Francesca from RYSE came on the Breakfast Show to tell us more about the event, the journey as to how it came about and the preparation that has been put into it.You can find more details about the event here: https://www.rotondes.lu/en/agenda/chemins-croises
Young Philippine female entrepreneurs have started to preserve traditional crafts by working with local weavers and embroiderers from a small village to create beautiful traditionally hand-made garments, thus preserving the indigenous culture through fashion.
Musician Minky Trรจs-Vain, who you might know as a member of both the Kid and I or Brain Ape, came on the Breakfast Show. He talks about his upcoming tour, the way in which he makes music and his connection with Luxembourg and Radio ARA.
Simon, who you might know from his rock show, The House is Rockin', on Radio ARA, has helped organise collection points for the Poppy Appeal. He came on the Breakfast Show to tell us more about the Poppy's and the work that the Royal British Legion do. We also talked about his love of rock music and he gave updates on which collections have raised the most money for charity. Find more about Simon's show and his efforts with the Poppy Appeal here: https://www.facebook.com/rockingluxembourgor via the British Embassy: https://www.facebook.com/Britishembassyluxembourg/
Our News Reader Charlotte attended the breakfast get together organised by the US Embassy to watch the presidential election results. She arrived just as Donald Trump took Pennsylvania, and with that the presidency, so Charlotte got the raw reactions of those at the event. She spoke to attendees about topics like their reactions, what this means for Europe and asking the question: is America ready for a female president?
Researchers from Apopo, a Belgian-founded, Tanzania-based NGO, have trained eight African giant pouched rats to sniff out pangolin scales, rhino horns, elephant tusks and hardwood. The rats can be deployed in the fight against endangered wildlife trafficking.
Researchers from Japan have successfully made and launched into space the first ever wooden satellite. They believe that timber is a space-grade material that could one day even be used to build houses on Mars. The satellite, Lignosat, is crafted from honoki wood - a kind of magnolia tree - without screws or glue to hold it together.
Be that the Romans or Industrialisation,ย the leithmotif was the same โย iron๐ฟ Blast furnaces here, blast furnaces there, than boom! ARBED๐ฟ๐ฟ Then BOOM! Demise of the industry and Arcelor swooping in. But theeen โ Miami uni et al. Count John Dolibois in โย a prominent Luxembourger turned American turned Luxembourger๐ Amazing place โ 100 stories per square meter๐
The Cop 16 biodiversity conference delegates have made the historic decision to establish a new body that will include Indigenous representatives in nature conservation decisions - a major acknowledgement of the critical role Indigenous communities play in protecting the environment and addressing climate change.
Iranian Diaspora Luxembourg are showing the Oscar-nominated film "The Red Suitcase" and inviting attendees to join a discussion. The film looks at an Iranian woman who leaves Iran and comes to Luxembourg. It was directed by Cyrus Neshvad, a Luxembourgish director of Iranian origin. Erin spoke to Shabnam on the Breakfast Show to learn more about the film, and Iranian Diaspora, a new a.s.b.l in Luxembourg. The screening is at Cinรฉ Utopia on November 5th from 18:30-20:30To find out more contact: iraniandialux@gmail.com
One of the world's most successful musicals is coming to Luxembourg. Next week, Pirate Productions is going to bring "The Sound of Music" to Mamer. In our interview, director Victor Bonnano and actress Catriona Gillham tell us all about it. For more info and the last tickets, go to wwww.pirateprudctions.lu.
ARA City Radio has a new feature! Every Wednesday at 9:10am, Jon is going to recommend the best gigs of the upcoming week to you! From indie rock and pop to techno and metal - Jon brings you the most eclectic mix of concert recommendations. Tune in every Wednesday or listen back here.
IKEA Germany has pledged โฌ6 million to a new fund intended to support victims of forced labor under the former East German Communist regime. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: Raimond Spekking via Wikimedia Commons
Today we're discovering Differdange - one iron nickel at a time;) Would you be surprised to hear that iron was mined there as early as the Roman times? You better be because it's true! Miami university and all these things are great, but how about Differdange being the center of iron industry's attention mid 20th century? That's what we're saying๐
A German study shows that exercising only on weekends is just as good as exercising daily. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
In this latest edition of the PwC People Pulse, Dominique and Aline join Erin on the Breakfast Show to talk about PwC's new building. After 10 years at Crystal Park, the company are moving to a brand new PWC Campus. Listen to the podcast to find out why the move is happening and what the new building will have in store.[this is sponsored content]
During a summit in Samoa, the 56 nations of the Commonwealth have agreed to launch formal talks on reparations for the slave trade and colonial injustices.Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: wikicommons
In a historic event, important artefacts of the Australian Aborigine Warlpiri community were returned after more than 50 years in Germany. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: Jun via flickr
Maz Univerze has a new song out called "Baby Vampire" so he came on the Breakfast Show to tell us more about it. He talks about what a release week looks like, his creative process and the meaning behind the song.
The British government has announced a ban on single-use vapes starting next June. The ban is aimed at reducing both environmental damage and the rising use of vapes among children.
This is the 2nd part about the man behind the illumination of the entire cities using only the batteries at the end of the 19th century! Have a listen to how his business skyrocketed thanks to the fruitful collaboration with a pal called Adolf Muller (who tried to screw him over in the end, but got busted hashtag#karma๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ)
A record number of at least 11 US states have enacted laws to restrict PFAS in consumer products like cookware and cosmetics as well as firefighting foam. These measures also include industry requirements for testing, cleanup, and the developments of PFAS alternatives.
Franziska has invited Maribel Casas, director of the Luxembourg Center for Architecture Luca, to talk about their initiatives to involve the public in architectural planning. Tonight, Luca is hosting a lecture on affordable living, presenting different innovative examples from Europe.
With 15% of the Portuguese archipelago's waters now designated as fully protected and a further as highly protected - totaling 287.000 km2 - Portugal is now home to the largest Marine Protected Area (MPA) network in Europe.
Egypt has officially been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organisation - an historic milestone in public health - after three consecutive years of having had no transmission of the disease.
The city of Paris obliges film production companies to adhere to its new anti-sexism code. From next year on, production companies filming in Paris must sign a charter against sexist and sexual violence to obtain filming permits. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world?"Photo: Jeanne Menjoulet via flickr
The EU Court of Justice has ruled that plant-based products can continue using terms traditionally associated with meat, such as "burger" and "sausage," as long as their ingredients are clearly labeled and do not mislead consumers. This decision follows a challenge to a 2021 French law banning terms like "veggie burger." Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
The CinEast Film Festival is nearly over so Radek came on the Breakfast Show to tell us how the festival has gone so far, what is left to come, and how the prizes work! Listen to find out more!Find out more details on the website: https://www.cineast.lu/2024/en/programme-detail.html?id_filmy=9
Les exclus du festin (those excluded from the feast) is a series of photographs displayed in a book and in an exhibition about those experiencing poverty. Author Claude Frisoni and photographer Raymond Reuter "bear witness so that those who suffer in silence are recognized as victims, not culprits". Marieke joined us on the breakfast show to tell us more about this exhibition and the accompanying book.Find out more on the website: https://www.kayl.lu/events/les-exclus-du-festin-exposition/
A startup in Switzerland has received the green light for a unique pilot project with solar panels. A removable solar photovoltaic system will be tested on a railway track next spring, a world-first by the startup Sun-Ways.
While most folks know Rosport for its refreshing mineral water, the 650-strong community holds another gem close to their hearts: Henri Owen Tudor, the mastermind behind the world's first car battery.Born in 1859 to Welshman John Thomas Tudor and local lass Marie Loser, Henri was destined for greatness from the start. With a lineage steeped in innovation โ his brother Robert even donned the mayor's hat in Rosport โ Henri had big shoes to fill. Luckily, he had the unwavering support of his elder brother Hubert, a vintner by trade and Henri's partner in crime when it came to tinkering with inventions.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Episode 3 of the PwC People Pulse and the topic of the day is how to keep employees. HR specialists Roxanne and Sรฉverine come on the Breakfast show to explain how PwC attempts to do this. From the importance of mental health to satellite offices, this episode will tell you just some of the ways that PwC takes action to improve the lives of their employees.[This is Sponsored Content]
Prague is banning night time pub crawls organised by travel agencies in a bid to deter rowdy tourists from visiting, and attracting more 'refined' visitors instead.
The association One People asbl is hosting Black History Month this month, organising plenty of conferences, panel discussions and cultural events. Behind the scenes, One People has been working on anti-discrimination policies with the ministry for family affairs, Solidarity, Living Together and Reception of Refugees. Every day, racist incidents happen in administrative procedures, during the job hunt or the search for housing. For Local Matters, Franziska interviewed Madeleine and Yolande from One People about discrimination during the search for housing.
EU environment ministers have approved stricter EU limits for air pollutants, such as harmful gases and particulate matter. This revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directive has been welcomed by environmentalists and public health advocates.
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new method to generate drinking water. The solar-powered desalination system adapts its energy consumption based on sunlight availability. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: Climate Centre via flickr
The Living Library is back at Esch-sur-Alzette! Andreja came on the Breakfast Show with Erin to discuss how a living library works and to talk more about this edition's theme: who are public spaces for? The theme looks to explore discrimination and equality in public spaces, and gives visitors a chance to hear a different perspective.
Getting Children into Reading at the International Children's Literature Festival "Book On". Justin came in to the studio to tell us more about the festival and how the events going on are not just about books, but also theatre and film. They look at other ways to get involved. If you are interested head over to the website: https://vaikuzeme.lt/projektai/childrens-literature-festival-book-on/
A controversial but effective treatment for meth addiction is gaining ground in California, USA. It concerns contingency management, which involves giving small rewards in exchange for negative drug tests.
Due to Europe's climate warming, olive trees can no longer survive the Spanish - often - sweltering heat. But many olive trees have found a new home in .... Hungary!
Back in the glory days of 1871, when handlebar mustaches were all the rage, Brasserie par actions de Diekirch was born with a cool one million francs in its pocket. The Dikrecher brewery had more name changes than a pop star and shuffled owners like a deck of cards over the next century. Fast forward a bit over a decade to 1886, and voilร โ this is when the Brasserie went to TOWN! It was now the Royal Grand Ducal Brewery of Diekirch and the Maltoserie de Mersch, part of a French company with a cool 5 million capital. Classy, right?Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
The Irish Mary Fleming is a rising start in Ireland's second-hand fashion industry. Her shop 'Change Clothes' focuses on reducing clothing waste by encouraging people to swap, reuse, repair and repurpose garments. The organisation hosts swap shops, pop-up events, and workshops across Ireland, teaching people how to mend and upcycle clothes under the motto: 'Because secondhand is feckin' grand'.
In a move to make public transport more accessible in Portugal, the country has introduced a new monthly rail pass granting unlimited travel across all national train services.
All EU member states are obliged to recognize changes of first name and gender obtained in other EU countries. The European court of Justice has issued this ruling after Romanian authorities refused to issue a new birth certificate for Arian Mirzarafie-Ahi, a man with dual Romanian and British nationality who legally changed his gender in the UK. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the World". Photo: Robert Glod via flickr
Miami University Luxembourg Foundation proudly present "EVERY VOTE COUNTS!" a talk on the 2024 US election featuring guest speaker Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins, Ph.D..Carlo Krieger, a board member of the foundation came by the ARA City Radio studios to talk more about what can be expected at the event and how US politics differ from what we expect in Europe. How women and minorities vote are especially important in Swing States where the candidates try to increase their small margins. The talk will include what the current demographic trends and issues are for these voters. Sign up to attend the talk by emailing contact.mulf@gmail.com
Tonight, Casino opens the exhibition Black Air featuring multimedia art works, sound art and visual installations by several artists. US-based sound artist Jeff Kolar is going to host a performance and a workshop dedicated to radio art, in the framework of the exhibition. Franziska invited him on the microphone for an interview.
Villads set off 2 months ago for a cycling trip from the most northern part of mainland Europe to the most southern. He is currently roughly 5,000km in and stopping here in Luxembourg. Listen to this episode to find out more about life on the road and the experience of such a journey!You can keep up to date with Villads on instagram @_vibp
Sue from the Book Stand at the International Bazar talks about an upcoming rare book sale event on the 5/6th October in Bofferdange. All proceeds of the sale go towards the charities supported by the International Bazar. Go along and find your next rare gem!
Did you know that the number of apple trees in Luxembourg have decreased in the last 80 years? Bill from Ramborn came onto the Breakfast Show and spoke to Erin about the state of cider in Luxembourg and what Ramborn does to harvest the apples that are turned into apple juice and cider. He also highlights the apple picking event that is occurring at the Ramborn orchards this weekend. Find out more here https://www.ramborn.com/actualite/event-participate-in-ramborns-2024-public-harvest-during-the-harvest-weekend/ [This is a sponsored post]
Petra comes on the Breakfast Show to talk all about Tulips! At a charity event hosted by the Dutch Ambassador people are encouraged to come and buy bulbs or paint flower pots. Tulips have long been part of the Dutch identity, so listen here to find out more!
Hynek joins Erin on the Breakfast Show to discuss the CinEast festival that shows off Central and Eastern European Culture through cinema, exhibitions, debates and more!It's the 17th edition of the festival this year and there is a specific country focus on Croatia. find the whole programme at cineast.lu
Parents in Sweden can now transfer paid parental leave days to people who are not a legal guardian, including grandparents and friends. The law allows parents to transfer up to 45 days of their paid leave to someone who isn't the child's legal guardian. For single parents, up to 90 days can be transferred.
Picture this: the mid-1950s, a time of exploration and discovery, when a brewing family from Niederkerschen embarked on a quest to expand their empire beyond the realms of hops and barley. And who better to lead the charge than the intrepid geologist Michel Lucius?Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
The UK is finishing with coal power after 142 years of exploiting mines and burning coal. The country's last coal power station finished operations yesterday after running since 1967.
With episode 2 comes a conversation all about sustainability and how it has become a talking point in recruitment. It's a topic of concern for many job seekers as well as companies creating new jobs around sustainability. Claire and Emmanuel are well suited to talk about this topic and bring up the importance of this emerging sector. Listen to the episode to find out more![this is sponsored content]
India has expanded its healthcare programme to provide citizens aged 70 and above with annual medical insurance coverage. This initiative is expected to benefit an additional 60 million people. The expanded programme builds on a 2018 healthcare initiative, which already covers over half a billion citizens.Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: wikicommons
Schuman, once a rising star, found himself facing the aftermath of his 1940 vote for Pรฉtain โ a decision that stirred up more trouble than a stirred martini. Initially, things weren't all sunshine and rainbows. His 1940 Pรฉtain connection and ministerial duties made him a bit of a political pariah. In September 1944, General Jean de Lattre de Tassigny decided, "Hey, let's get Schuman on board as a political advisor for Alsace-Lorraine." However, Minister of War Andre Diethelm was having none of it, demanding that this "product of Vichy" be shown the door faster than you can say "political controversy."Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Georges joins Erin on the Breakfast Show to talk about the upcoming 41st Birthday celebrations of Kulturfabrik. Why celebrate the 41st birthday? Georges will explain all, including a complicated start to the Kulturfabrik and a look towards the future. Find out more here: https://www.kulturfabrik.lu/
Erin and Charlotte venture outside of the studio to see The Pope on his one day visit to Luxembourg! This is the first time a Pope has been to Luxembourg in 40 years.Charlotte interviews people in the street who are excited to see the Pope, whilst Erin is in the room with the speeches, hearing the message of His Holiness Pope Francis and a welcome from Prime Minister Luc Frieden.
Global leaders have committed to curb the death toll from antibiotic-resistant infections by 10 percent by 2030. This means that every country should implement a national action plan to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
California is about to become the first US state to tackle the fast fashion waste that overwhelms consumers and landfill, by requiring clothing producers to create and fund a recycling system. It shifts the responsibility from consumers to producers.
Lukas Grevis is premiering his debut feature film "D'Land am Schiet" (The Land in the Shadows) next week for the public. He joins Erin on the Breakfast Show where they discuss the joys of filming in Northern Luxembourg. Lukas explains talks about the key theme of xenophobia, which is exposed to the residents of the town when a dog is killed in the film.
For the first episode of the new "PwC People Pulse" on ARA City Radio, Mary and Adam join Erin on the Breakfast Show to talk through what can be expected for the next episodes!You might be asking yourself "Why are PwC on the radio? Aren't they just a consulting company?", thatโs why Mary and Adam are here to answer these questions, and more in the first episode. This is not just a segment for those who are interested in business, but for those interested in people, as we will take a deeper dive into some of the biggest topics in today's modern-day workplaces.
The football Homeless World Cup is currently taking place in South Koreaโs capital Seoul. The event runs until 28 September and features 56 teams from 44 nations, bringing together 450 players from across the globe who have faced homelessness or other forms of social exclusion. Photo: nacionalite.org via Wikicommons
Eva Klein has come in to talk to us on the Breakfast Show with Erin about the start of the Philharmonieโs new season, starting on the 20th September with Colours and Contrasts. In particular, Eva talks about how the Philharmonie is not just for classical music, but also boasts a collection of contemporary or โout of the boxโ performances. These include a Portuguese language festival and the contemporary festival which this year has the theme of "extremes". Expect to see 20 bagpipe players or experience pieces that last all day!you can find out more on their website: https://www.philharmonie.lu
Restoring rivers to their natural state, removing dams and managing floodplains could help us cope with today's higher flood risk. Various restoration projects are underway across Europe to undo the 'straightening' of rivers and add more curves and trees.
The protected green and loggerhead turtles are making a big comeback on the beaches of two British military bases in Cyprus. The number of nests have surpassed last year's amount - already a record - by nearly 25% to 382 turtles nests.
Pharmaceutical companies AstraZeneca and MSD are making considerable progress in treating cancers that are known for being hard to treat, such as bladder tumours, lung cancers and certain forms of breast cancer.
Good news for partners who sleep separately and for those who do not sleep separately out of fear of ruining their relationship, even though they would love to sleep separately for the sake of a good night's rest: a so-called 'sleep divorce' is not necessarily a bad thing.
The United States has collected $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes. Since last fall, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has focused on high-wealth individuals with over $1 million in income and significant tax debt.
The Esch Clinics is a project that aims to foster a just ecological transition in Esch-sur-Alzette. Esch will be a model city for urban transitions. During our summer outside broadcast in Esch, we had Cรฉsar Reyes on the microphone, one od the project leaders and researcher at the university of Luxembourg. Listen in to get the entire interview.
Ah, the man, the myth, the Luxembourg-born French dynamo โ Jean-Baptiste Nicolas Robert Schuman, or as we're going to affectionatly call him, "Robbie." Born on June 29, 1886, he decided to spice up the international political scene with his charming presence until his final bow on September 4, 1963.Robbie wasn't your average statesman; he was the Beyoncรฉ of political thinkers and activists. A true Christian democrat, he rocked the scene with the Popular Republican Movement, proving that politics could indeed be a popular pastime. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
The Esch Clinics have started in September. The initiative aims to reshape Esch into a model city for a just ecological transition, combining urban planning with political interventions and by integrating the voices and needs of the community. On Local Matters, Cรฉsar Reyes, one of the project leaders, explains how the project is going to overcome traditional ways of thinking urban spaces. This is the short version. Also check out the entire interview with Cรฉsar Reyes here: https://soundcloud.com/aracityradio/local-matters-the-esch-clinics-entire-interview?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing&si=c05a6c1c411c4c74a0c6010457c3323b
Finnish fishermen have transformed a former barren 'moonscape' into a biodiverse haven and an important carbon sink. Drawing on both traditional knowledge and science, they realised that the key was to reintroduce water to the sites.
Trees suffocating by concrete are being 'liberated' by an army of community activists in Mexico City. These vigilante citizens are making up for the government's inaction.
YouTube will limit access to fitness videos for European teens. As the video channel is aware that repeated exposure to certain types of videos that idealise specific body types could negatively impact teenagers' self-esteem, they will adjust video recommendations to prevent this.
Erin speaks to Geoff from the British and Irish Film Festival hosted in Luxembourg. This is the 15th year of the festival, which shows mostly independent films to audiences over a couple weeks. Geoff talks about the importance of storytelling and what is happening at the festival this year. find out more at festivalevents.lu
The EU parliament has approved new legislation aimed at increasing toy safety across the EU, especially focused on harmful chemicals and digital product risks. The regulations include a ban on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC's) that are linked to various health issues, such as hormone-related cancers and developmental problems.
Angela from Konschthal came onto the Breakfast show to preview the new season at the museum. She talks about her favourite piece of art, why two freestyle rappers are going to be giving tours of the museum and the hidden artwork that is a part of a new exhibit opening at the end of September.
His journey into the world of patents began with a bang โ his first patent, a revolutionary method for manufacturing dry cell batteries. Filed on June 28, 1906, and granted on February 5, 1907, it was the spark that lit the fuse of Gernsback's inventive prowess.But Gernsback wasn't satisfied with just redefining batteries. His inventive spirit led him to craft a variety of gadgets that spanned the practical to the downright curious.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
A research team led by Harvard Medical School researchers have designed a new Artificial Intelligence model that may be able to diagnose and evaluate multiple different cancers. The new model, CHIEF, is up to 36% more effective at detecting cancer, determining a tumour's origin, and predicting patient outcomes than other deep learning models.
This Saturday, Radio ARA is teaming up with Mudam Luxembourg for a radio art performance. Artists Jasmina Al Qaisi and Sarah Washington will dive into the imaginary soundscapes of wetlands and swamps. On the breakfast show, Jasmina talked about the upcoming performance and her project. Listen to the entire interview here and tune in or come along for the performance on Saturday, 7 September, at Mudam, from 2pm to 4pm.Snippet of "~ ~ ยฐ word of ~ ยฐ ~ ~" by Jasmina Al-QaisiOlga Denyshchyk, Peatlands and Paludiculture educatorNarta Lagoon, Vlore region in Albaniahttps://ppnea.org/legal-action-against-the-vlora-airport-in-albania/?lang=enPaula Fernanda Ribeiro Queiroz and Josรฉ Eduardo Mateus, peatland scientists in Torres Vedras, Portugal
The Italian city of Florence is building a vineyard on the roof of its new airport terminal. The grapes will be harvested and the wine will be made right there at the airport.
A study has shown that travelling by plane has now become safer than ever before. There is a one in 13.7 million chance that a passenger anywhere in the world will die onboard an aircraft, say researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US.
A recent study has found that people who sleep extra hours on weekends are up to 20 percent less likely to develop heart disease compared to those who don't. This is especially the case for people who are sleep deprived.
Sweden has found the most wanted recipe: The Scandinavian country has managed to cut 80% of its net greenhouse gas emissions since 1990 while doubling its economy. For comparison, on average, the EU countries only cut 30% of the greenhouse gases at the same time. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: Ragnar Jensen via flickr
In the tumultuous year of 1929, our protagonist faced a twist of fate that even a cosmic oracle wouldn't have seen coming. Picture this: ownership of his first beloved magazines slipping through his fingers like stardust in a solar wind.Now, the cosmic gossip mill is alive with speculation. Was it a genuine misadventure, a dance with bankruptcy's cold embrace? Or perhaps a cunning manipulation by the puppet master publisher, Bernarr Macfadden, pulling strings behind the scenes? Some even dare to suggest it could have been a Gernsbackian scheme, a grand plot to hit the reset button and launch another literary enterprise. Cue the dramatic music!Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
The water industry (providing clean water and treating the water once we've used it) accounts for 5% of all greenhouse gas emissions; about the same as the aviation industry. To counter that, a Bulgarian wastewater treatment plant has started transforming waste into power and products.
Food scientists in Switzerland have figured out how to make chocolate using the entire cooca fruit. As opposed to traditionally only using the cocoa beans and throwing the rest away, this new method uses the entire fruit - pulp, juice and husk, without adding sugar.
Erin speaks to Raz and Dan, the organisers of the Romanian stand at the International bazar about the events they have coming up. These include karting, a sports day and a concert. They talk about some traditional Romanian activities like pottery that they are trying to share with people in Luxembourg. And discuss the work of the Bazar International de Luxembourg, which raised 600,000 euros for charity last year.
Australian workers are now legally protected from if they do not answer their emails or their work phones after office hours. The new 'right to disconnect' law is designed to curb increasing work emails and calls from entering into personal lives.
Researchers have developed an AI-powered system that diagnoses diseases by analyzing the color, shape, and thickness of the tongue to diagnose conditions such as diabetes, COVID-19, and anemia. Initial tests show an impressive accuracy rate of 96.7%. The technology could make medical diagnosis more accessible. Photo: Kitty DuKane via flickr
An upcoming debut album, the release tour and a slow transition towards always more electronic pop - Franziska and Karma had much to talk about on the midmorning show. Listen to the interview with C'est Karma again.Here are all the songs we talk about during the interview: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FJF2XDMG8bjHJRSAd8cWZ?si=f63decba5f064e5bPhoto: Rari Matei
Erin speaks to Inna Yaremenko, Vice-President of LUkraine about Ukrainian Independence Day on the 24th August and the work of the organisation. Inna talks about how she feels homesick, and the importance of marking a day like Independence Day even if celebrating feels wrong in the current climate. LUkraine are relaunching their fundraiser to help provide support to Ukrainian people. On the 24th they are hosting various events in Luxembourg to mark the day, which are open to all, Ukrainian or not. Find more information on https://lukraine.org/
Bordeaux is moving towards a ban on cruise ships in the city centre. The move comes after complaints that the liners are an eyesore and cause environmental damage.
New York is using the city's drones to deliver a recorded message warning vulnerable New Yorkers of flooding dangers when heavy rain is expected.
Ana Victoria Espino de Santiago has become the first person with Down's Syndrome in the world to earn a law degree in the world. Aged 25, she recently graduated from University in Zacatecas, Mexico.
AC Milan has once again broken ground. After being the first Italian team to introduce pensions for their women's team, the club has announced it will introduce new maternity leave policies for players and staff.
Youth unemployment has decreased globally, the latest report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) shows. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: ITU Pictures via flickr
Once upon a time in the quirky world of yesteryear, there lived a man named Hugo Gernsback, or as we like to call him, the grand poobah of sci-fi sass. Born with the slightly less sci-fi-sounding name Hugo Gernsbacher, this Luxembourgish-American dynamo strutted into the scene on August 16, 1884, and the universe of science fiction has never been the same since.Picture this: a dapper chap with dreams bigger than Jupiter decides to venture across the pond and make the U.S. his playground in 1904. He wasn't just any ordinary expat; he became a citizen, because why not? But that's not the best part. Gernsback was not just your run-of-the-mill Earthling; he was a maestro in the realms of publishing, electronics, and radio โ basically the Elon Musk of his time.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
At nearly every party, personal limits are transgressed and partygoers experience harassment or violence. To end gender-based violence in nightlife, the association 4motion has joined the European project Crisscross. On Local Matters, Carlos and Alex from 4motion tell Franziska how they do this.
The de-extinction company Colossal will bring back animals that are extinct starting with a woolly mammoth calf born from genetically modified elephant cells.
Erin speaks to Luxshare, a group from India who are performing at the BELONG World Music Festival in Esch-Sur-Alzette. They talk about how they got into music and the differences between music in India. The festival has acts from all over the country.
Authorities in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad have launched a special free bus service for female students and teachers in the capital. The buses provide a safe means of transport that will hopefully allow 8.000 - 10.000 girls to be sent back to school by their parents.
Despite increasing droughts, groundwater levels in Southern Europe are not dropping as drastically as expected; in some areas, they are even rising. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world". Photo: fdrca'n'dave via flickr
What also happened at the end of the 19th century was the invention of phanolith, the porcelain prodigy that's like the love child of jasperware (that British Wedgwood ceramics that I'm so obsessed with, y'all!๐คฉ) and pรขte-sur-pรขte. Picture this: a semi-transparent marvel that embodies the best of both worlds.Jasperware stands as a distinctive type of pottery with its roots tracing back to the ingenious craftsmanship of Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s. Categorized typically as stoneware, this pottery boasts an unglazed matte "biscuit" finish, lending it a unique and refined appearance.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest slowed by nearly half compared to a year before. It's the largest reduction since 2016, when officials began using the current method of measurement. President Luiz Lula da Silva has pledged that deforestation must be zero by 2030.
The European Commission has faced multiple criticism. Eurosceptics and observers have called it undemocratic and questioned its legitimacy. Is the European Commission undemocratic? Tune in to today's episode of PowerPoints where we unravel this question.
Researchers have developed a new material that can create new cartilage in damaged joints. Until now, this was not possible and as cartilage does not grow in adults, people with trauma or weak cartilage had to accept pain and/or sub-optimal solutions such as a joint reconstruction.
The Ministry of Home Affairs submitted a new draft law reinforcing the current 'Platzverweis' policy. It would give police officers the authority to ban people from the city centre for up to 48 hours. On Local Matters, Franziska discusses why this law is so controversial.
The popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may help people to stop smoking. The drugs that were originally created to treat diabetes have also been linked to a lower risk of an alcohol use disorder.
Alumni was established a year ago with the aim of offering men peer-to-peer mental health support, including regular face-to-face meetups, workshops, referrals and - soon - online services. Alumni is vital for men with the trauma of Russian-inflicted sexual violation to look forward and try to rebuild themselves and their future.
In the U.S., workers and union negotiators have reached a historic agreement with Apple. An Apple store in Maryland will be the first unionised store in the country. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".Photo: bizmac via flickr
Around 1824, the Mettlach factory hit the jackpot by creating an impression under the glaze, adding a shield of armor to protect those snazzy decorations. And wait for it โ they cracked the colorful code, solving the puzzle of printing in multiple hues. Take that, English trendsetters!Now, while Jean-Franรงois was sharpening his printing prowess with an English inspiration injection from his 1823 trip, Nicolas Villeroy was already ahead of the game. By 1815, when Vaudrevange transformed into the German-chic Wallerfangen, Villeroy's crew was rocking the monochrome glaze print. And guess who was the maestro behind the printing press? An Englishman, of course. It's like the Brits were handing out decor diplomas in secret societies.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Germany has adopted a new Self-Determination Law that allows individuals to change their gender and name through a simplified process.Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
On 1 August, we reached earth overshoot day. Accoeisng to greenpeace Luxembourg, the grand Duchy could make a major impact to improve the situation worldwide. To get all the details, listen to this week's Local Matters.Photo: Anaiฬs Hector/ Greenpeace Luxembourg
In Denmark, 20 schools have introduced later start times to improve student well-being and learning outcomes, following scientific recommendations.Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world".
The number of plastic bags found on beaches in the United Kingdom has dropped by 80% over the past decade due to the introduction of fees for single-use plastic bags. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world".Photo: Anna Conti via flickr
Starting next school year, Austria introduces sign language as a curriculum in schools. As an alternative to the conventional second foreign language classes, usually Greek or Latin, high school students can now choose to learn sign language. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World". Photo: RDNE Stock project via pexels
Back in the thrilling days of yore, when men in wigs roamed freely, Franรงois Boch, the OG metal maestro, decided he was tired of just smelting stuff. So, in 1748, he thought, "Why not spice things up a bit?" and birthed a pottery workshop in Audun-le-Tiche, a town in Lorraine. In an era when European porcelain was mostly a luxury import from the Far East, with prices that only the well-heeled could contemplate without flinching, along comes Boch to shake things up. His dishes weren't just affordable; they were a game-changer, a porcelain rebellion against the high-priced status quo of China and Japan. Boch's creations didn't just break the bank; they broke barriers. Affordable yet of such exquisite quality, his porcelain masterpieces became the talk of the town. Word spread like wildfire, not just through the local regions but all the way to Luxembourg.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Last week, the European Parliament re-elected Ursula Von der Leyen as president of the European Commission. For a second 5-year-term, the German conservative politician will hold the one post that is considered the most powerful in Europe. On Powerpoints today, we will see why the commission president is said to have that much power and what Ursula von der Leyen stands for.Photo: European Union 2024 - EP
Luxembourgโs LGBTIQ+ rights groups gathered yesterday to protest for the rights of queer people as the petition that demands LGBTIQA+ related topics to be scrapped from school education surpassed 6.000 signatures โ one of the fastest growing petitions in recent history. On our breakfast show, Franziska commented on protest and the petition.
The leader of arguably the world's largest drug cartel, based in Mexico, Sinaloa has been arrested in Texas. Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada was tricked into boarding a flight that he believed was going to inspect clandestine airfields in Mexico, but turned out to fly to Texas where he was apprehended by police.
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has signed a bill this week that bans bullfights. The ban was only approved after months of heated debates in the parliament. The legislation will allow for a transition period of three years after which the ban will fully take effect and bullrings will be turned into cultural and sporting venues.
For years, residents of Bascharage have been opposing the plans of the commune to build a bypass road. The municipality argues that the bypass would keep drive-through traffic out of the city centre. Residents however fear that the road will destroy local forests. Now, they took their fight to court. On Local Matters, Patrizia Arendt, president of the citizens' initiative Bigs, explains why they oppose the infrastructure works.
Germany's government has come up with a plan to reinforce the constitutional court against extremism. The plan should prevent the country's highest court from potential future constitutional changes by extremist politicians.
Rare photos have been shared of uncontacted Amazon tribes. The photos show tribes people pointing sticks and arrows at the airplane.
In the United Kingdom, a study has found that sugar consumption from soft drinks among children reduced by half in the three years. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: Lilszeto via flickr
Steichen wasn't just focused on the American scene; he had an international lens on his artistic microscope. He organised shows and made crucial acquisitions from Europe and Latin America, sometimes even hopping on a plane to do so. Under his reign, the Department published three books, including the famous "The Family of Man".Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
South Korea's top court has upheld a landmark ruling that a same-sex partner is eligible for spousal benefits from the state health insurance. The move is a huge win for the LGBTQ rights.
A drug has increased the lifespan of laboratory animals by 25%. Scientists are now testing if the same drug can slow human ageing too.
Abortion rights are debated again. A couple of weeks ago, the left party Dรฉi Lenk submitted a law proposal asking for abortion rights to be enshrined in Luxembourg's constitution. On European level in the meantime, activists are collecting signatures to achieve access to safe abortions for all women in the EU. Responses from Luxembourg however have been scarce although women fight the same fight here. Photo: Derek French via pexels
Bob Dylan has announced that his shows will be phone-free. All visitors will be asked to put their phones in a special pouch which closes automatically inside the phone-free area. People will remain in possession of their phones, but only able to access their phones once outside the phone-free area.
13 athletes are going to represent Luxembourg at the Olympics starting next week. Our sports reporter Marco Pezzetti is all excited about it. Marco came on the breakfast show to present the Luxembourg athletes and to tell us who to follow specifically this summer. Listen to the entire interview here.
The organization behind the cycling path aims to obtain the 'Express label' for it, meaning that the path will be suitable for a speed of 25 km/hour. According to a study, it should lead to a decrease in pollution and fewer traffic jams, which will result in greater productivity.
In the ancient era before Instagram influencers descended upon us like a well-dressed plague, fashion photography had humble beginnings. Picture this: engravings copied from photos of actresses trying to out-fashion each other, because who needs filters when you've got corsets?Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Martine Nicolay from the Ville de Luxembourg and journalist Laetitia Kozlova joined Simon on the Breakfast Show to discuss the 'Sound Portrait for the 24 Districts' project.This year, the City is organising Apรฉri'tours in different districts across the city. During these walks, the City's political leaders and various municipal departments will present new projects. In addition, the City officials will talk with participants on, among other things, local community spirit and opportunities to meet and interact with neighbours.During the Apรฉri'tours, Laetitia will conduct interviews to create sound maps of the various neighbourhoods. These maps willbe enhanced by photos that participants are invited to take of their favourite places using instant cameras provided for this purposeโฆYou can find further information on the Quartiersplรคng2024 via the links below:To participate in the Sound Portrait / Map you can come to the Apรฉriโtour or book a slot via 24quartiers@vdl.lu.Overall information : 24quartiers.vdl.luOnline survey : https://www.vdl.lu/en/city/get-involved/2024-year-citys-24-districts/online-survey-citys-24-districtsMore information on the Apรฉriโtour : https://www.vdl.lu/en/city/get-involved/2024-year-citys-24-districts/aperitours
Researchers in Australia have developed an AI technology to scam phone scammers. The technology consists of a chatbot who tricks scammers into a lengthy conversation by telling jokes and making conversation. It uses conversational bots with diverse accents and personalities to engage scammers. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
Scientists have found out how migraine is triggered. The findings could lead to new migraine medications, offering hope for patients unresponsive to existing therapies. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".Photo: R_R_Studio via pixabay
Steichen wasn't just focused on the American scene; he had an international lens on his artistic microscope. He organised shows and made crucial acquisitions from Europe and Latin America, sometimes even hopping on a plane to do so. Under his reign, the Department published three books, including the famous "The Family of Man."Despite his solid career, Steichen did the ultimate flex โ he held a retrospective of his own work, "Steichen the Photographer," at MoMA. And when did he decide to do this? Only after announcing his retirement in 1961. Because, you know, retirement is for those who need a break, not for the photography maestros.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
A high court in Namibia has deemed a law that criminalises same-sex marriage unconstitutional. This is a landmark ruling for LGBTIQ rights in southern Africa. Get all the details on today's What's Right with the World". Photo: Justice For Sizakhele & Salome via wikicommons
A citizenโs council in Austria has decided how Marlene Engelhorn's 25 million euros will be distributed.Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World". Photo: re:publica via wikicommons
The US-state of New York has passed a law to protect children from social media addiction. Why this is an important step but not all positive. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
Once upon a time, in the magical land of Luxembourgerica, there lived a wizard named รdouard (Edward) Jean Steichen. But hold on, he wasn't your typical robe-clad, wand-waving wizard โ oh no, he was a photographer, painter, and curator extraordinaire!This guy, Steichen, was basically the OG of turning pictures into highbrow masterpieces. He practically sprinkled fairy dust on snapshots and turned them into art. Alfred Stieglitz, the godfather of photography, practically had Steichen's photos on his bedroom walls. LeBron of photography, no less๐ชFind out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
This Saturday, the Gรฉisskan poetry slam collective hosts a workshop in Esch. All aspiring poets are invited to join the workshop and participate at the slam in the evening. Our own Franziska is hosting the workshop and she joined Simon on the breakfast show to give you the details.
The pope has announced that he wants Vatican City to run on solar power. To achieve this, solar panels will be installed on a Vatican-owned property outside Rome. The power generated could supply all of Vatican City's energy needs.
The Luxembourgish Tumor Immunotherapy and Microenvironment (TIME) group has found a way to enhance immunotherapy when treating cancer. Their double attack on tumors has shown to significantly shrink them and improve survival rates.
Zanzibar has found a way to restore the near-dead coral reef that surrounds the Island of Mnemba by creating underwater nurseries where coral fragments are grown to be replanted on the coral reefs.
Barcelona plans to create 503 superblocks by 2030 as part of its urban mobility plan. This means that one in three streets of the city will be converted to traffic-calmed green spaces with the aim of tackling noise pollution to improve children's health.
The curtain lifted, and on September 12, 2005, Radio Luxembourg made a soft comeback in English at the crack of dawn. The airwaves were alive with the promise of a new era.At one point, Radio Luxembourg grooved at 7295 kHz in the DRM realm, but alas, RTL pulled the plug on that frequency, leaving the fate of the DRM station hanging in the radio air. The plot thickened as local DRM broadcasts continued to echo in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, keeping the dream alive, at least locally.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
US President Joe Biden has announced a new bill that will allow people who are residing in the US illegally but have been married to a legitimate citizen and have been in the country for more than ten years, to become US citizens. It will put an end to fears and uncertainty for 500.000 people.
A Swiss startup may have the answer to destroying forever chemicals, or PFAS. The company has developed nano particles that can oxidize and destroy the bonds between the molecules that, together, combine to PFAS. The individual parts, or building blocks, are safe to dispose of.
The new wind farm will be incorporated into the Tamega hydropower complex, one of the largest hydroelectric projects completed in Europe in the last 25 years, and will support the annual consumption of 128.000 homes.
The Danish national men's football team has refused a pay rise that was offered to them for playing for the national team. With this action, the players oppose the unequal payment for women and men in sports.Photo: Ailura via wikicommons
Thanks to this newfound competition with pirate radios, Radio Luxembourg had to do a quick wardrobe change. Out with the pre-recorded sponsored programs, in with a more flexible vibe. Picture Radio Luxembourg in a mid-life crisis, swapping its scripted lines for the thrill of the live, featuring spot advertising within record programs presented by disc jockeys who probably had a sea breeze in their hair. Some even sailed over from those rebellious offshore stations. It was like a radio soap opera where Luxembourg tried to keep up with the cool kids on the high seas, and let's just say, hilarity ensued. Oh, the radio drama of it all!Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
The new drug Dostarlimab guides the body's immune system to recognise the cancer cells as harmful and kill them. Patients who followed the six months of treatment showed a complete clinical response with no evidence of tumours during follow-up exams.
The complex computer model, DestinE(arth), takes into account weather and climate systems as well as our impact on the planet and will be used to help Europe respond to natural disasters more effectively, adapt to climate change, and assess the potential socioeconomic and policy impacts of such events.
Closely following the planet-friendly diet of mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains is not only a much better future option for our planet but can also reduce the risk of premature death by one-third in people.
Voter turnout at the European Elections was the highest in 20 years. Provisional EU data shows that 51 percent of eligible voters participated. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: European Parliament
On continu avec l'histoire de Radio Luxembourg quoi!After World War II, when the Allied forces left Radio Luxembourg, the English-language service tried to kickstart transmissions as a full-time commercial radio station targeting the UK. They aimed to use the European long-wave band, with Stephen Williams back in the driver's seat.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
This week, residents and citizens of 27 countries vote over 700 politicians to work together in one single parliament. You wonder how this is possible? On today's episode of Power Points, we discuss how voting the European Parliament works. Photo: European Parliament
Don't know yet who to vote for this Sunday? On today's episode of Power Points, we outline the agenda of Luxembourg's political parties for the European Parliament election.Photo: ยฉ European Union 2024
Don't know yet who to vote for this Sunday? On today's episode of Power Points, we outline the agenda of Luxembourg's political parties for the European Parliament election.Photo: ยฉ European Union 2024
Guinness World Record Holder, Luigi Cani has executed a groundbreaking eco-activism stunt by skydiving over the Amazon rainforest and releasing 100 million native seeds that should cover around 120 km2 of deforested land.
Yasmin Labidi of Transition Minett asbl joined the Breakfast Show to talk about their organisation and the third edition of the Festival of Citizens in Transition.Transition Minett asbl started in 2011, bringing citizens together who wanted to start a community garden, now called "Breedewee". The city of Esch-sur-Alzette could support them in creating a citizen-led space to meet, talk and implement ecological solutions together.This year, 15 partners team up with Transition Minett asbl to organize the Festival of Citizens in Transition on Saturday June 29th (with a bat observation event in the evening on June 28th at the Garden Bredewee), with 16 different events scattered around Esch and with a treasure hunt!
Since April, football fans with hearing loss in Newcastle get to experience the atmosphere at St James' Park in a more intense way. The Premier League club Newcastle United offers special shirts for fans who are deaf or have hearing loss.Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: Newcastle United
A Chinese spacecraft has successfully landed on the far side of the moon marking the world's first mission to retrieve rock and soil samples from this largely unexplored area of the moon. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world" in the audio.Photo: Sergio Calleja via flickr
Once upon a time in the magical land of Luxembourg, there was a linguistic wizard named Radio Luxembourg, who spoke in tongues that echoed far beyond the realm of English. NOT to be mistaken for RTL, that came in the picture much later๐Picture this: back in 1933, when wireless telegraphs were cutting-edge and pet rocks were still a thing, Radio Luxembourg decided to grace the UK and Ireland with its presence. The radio itself started a few years earlier, and then they decided to add English to the equation.It was a rebel with a cause, thumbing its nose at British legislation that said, "Oi, BBC, you've got a monopoly on this radio business, and no advertising shenanigans allowed!" But fear not, for Radio Luxembourg was here to provide a loophole, a secret passage through the airwaves.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
The lions, both 21 years old, which is amazing for lions, were described by the zoo as being inseparable. As their health was deteriorating, the zoo chose to euthanize them together so that neither would have to live without the other.
A research project is scouring thousands of acres of forest in South Africa using drowns, in the hope of finding the female partner of the Encephalartos woodii, otherwise known as the world's loneliest plant.
The young boy is believed to be the youngest person in the world to have a bionic Hero arm. The custom-made, 3D-printed prosthetic was produced by UK-based company Open Bionics.
The island boasts that there are no cars, no petrol stations and no public transport. Everything is built to the comfort of the cats on this island that is home to 100 cats and only 50 humans.
Scientists have spotted the rare grey whale that has been thought to be extinct for 200 years. The grey whale, which can weigh up to 27.215 kilograms showed up in the Atlantic Ocean, even though its natural habitat is the Pacific Ocean.
Once upon a time in Luxembourg City, there stood a majestic fortress of knowledge known as the Lycรฉe de Garรงons de Luxembourg, which translates to the Luxembourg Boys' High School for those who prefer their education served with a side of English๐ Nestled in the charming Limpertsberg quarter, this academic haven has been shaping young minds since who knows when (well, me, I actually know since when โ since 1824๐ ).Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
One-and-a-half year old Ace-Liam from Ghana has been named the youngest artist of the world by the Guinness World Records after having exhibited and sold his art work. He was even commissioned by Ghana's First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo.
A specific strain of gut bacteria, Ruminococcus Gnavus, can enhance the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy. Tumors in mice shrank once researchers introduced Ruminococcus Gnavus to mice.
It's the combination of grazing grasslands, recycling nutrients which fertilises the soil and dispersing seeds that compacts the soil to prevent carbon from being released.
An 88-year-old woman recently married her first high-school crush that she met 73 years ago. They never dated when they were young, but had a mutual crush and upon meeting each other at their school's 50th reunion, they discovered there was still a spark.
Ah, the tale of Thรฉodore-Charles-Joseph, baron de Gargan, one of the owners of the Villa Vauban back in the day, a gentleman of exquisite vintage hailing from the quaint town of Inglange, Moselle, where life was a potpourri of fine wine and cheese. Born on August 9, 1791, his earthly journey concluded with a final flourish on November 6, 1853. Why is his persona important for Luxembourg? Well, apart from the villa ownership fact, he was one of the first mining heralds โ the sphere where Luxembourg made a bank on after his time. So you could say he was ahead of the curve, and figured way too early what would build a legacy (or a fat bank account, but those are technicalities๐ ).Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Luxembourg 42 is a coding school for adults. The school's aims are to close the digital skills gap and to promote and facilitate digital skills required so no one is left behind. The school is free of charge. All those interested can visit the Open Doors of the school on 22 May.
An Australian doctor has remained brain cancer-free for a year after being the first patient to undergo a type of immunotherapy treatment that he himself developed.
Measures in China to curb sedentary behaviour in children have proven successful. Shifting the responsibility for lack of physical activities to gaming companies, schools and private tutoring companies is paying off in less sedentary children.
In the second largest city of Ukraine, Kharkiv, the first underground, or bunker school has opened. Despite the awful background for this, it is positive news as it is making children very happy to go back to school, in actual classrooms, with teachers and school friends.
Recently, Ocean Cleanup intercepted their biggest river catch to date. In just a few hours, 272 truck loads of trash were prevented from reaching the Caribbean Sea. That amounted to 1.4 million kilograms of waste.
The Australian Government plans to cut studentsโ debts. The government invests $3 Billion.Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: Exampapers Plus via flickr
Welcome to the "Zerkel" โ the town's fancy way of saying the "Cercle municipal" on the Place d'Armes in Luxembourg City. It's not just any old office building โ it's where the magic happens... administrative magic, that is. We're talking banquet halls, folks! Because who doesn't dream of having a board meeting and a wedding reception in the same place?Now, let's talk geography. This place is strategically located on the eastern bank of the Place d'Armes, which is a fancy way of saying a river. To the north, you've got Lantergรคssel, which probably translates to "Lantern Alley" โ clearly, the Illuminati's hideout. To the south, we've got Paschtoueschgaass, which is where Luxembourg's coolest street party happens. Just don't ask me to pronounce it correctly๐Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
According to a report by energy think tank Ember, for the first time, 30% of our energy comes from other sources than fossil fuels. Europe is well ahead of global average with 44% of our electricity coming from renewables.
Researchers in Israel have turned to Artificial Intelligence (AI) to comb through piles of records to try to identify hundreds of thousands of Jewish people killed in the Holocaust, whose names are missing from official memorials.
China's population has fallen for a second consecutive year last year and births touched a record low. To counter this, China has started to offer more flexible jobs for women after childbirth.
Researchers have discovered a method to transform blood types A and B into universal donor blood type 0.Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: European Union 2011 PE-EP/Pietro Naj-Oleari via flickr
Once upon a time, in the quaint setting of Luxembourg City, there emerged a fellow by the name of Franรงois Scheffer. He graced the world with his presence on the first day of July in the year 1766, taking up residence at 16, rue des Capucins. Little did he know that he was destined for greatness โ not as a royal pastry chef or a daring haberdasher, but as one of the city's most celebrated mayors.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
If the repeal is signed by the Governor, the abortions in Arizona will be governed by a 2022 law. This prohibits abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, instead of fully banning abortions.
As association of young professionals has come up with a solution to boost the participation of youths in EU elections. They have launched Palumba: a tinder-style app that allows voters to swipe for electoral mates.
Last Saturday, a crowd of protesters gathered in the town of Cattenom, close to the nuclear power plant. Anti-nuclear energy organisations from France, Germany and Luxembourg co-hosted the protest to oppose the planned extension of the Cattenom reactor lifespan. Get all the details on today's Local Matters.
The Stones are in a league of their own when it comes to 80-year olds enjoying an active live, with Mick Jagger running, dancing and skipping across the stage.
Seven countries generate 100% of their electricity from renewable sources. In Albania, Bhutan, Ethiopia, Iceland, Nepal, Paraguay and the Democratic Republic of Congo, all energy comes from geothermal, hydro, solar or wind sources. Luxembourg however is far off, ranking last in the European Union. Get all the details on today's "What's rights with the world".
Whether you fancy calling it Neumรผnster or Neimรซnster Abbey, this Benedictine bundle of bricks and history has had more ups and downs than a rollercoaster at a funfair run by caffeinated squirrels.To kick things off, before this Abbey even came about, there was already a district with an abbey that had quite the history. It turns out that the settlement on this property, which also included the Bock rock (the Bock promontory โ the giant rock wall that leads to the Grund) that Count Sigefroi got his hands on around 963, must have been pretty happening (the founder, mind you, and first ruler of the Castle of Luxembourg in 963 AD, and ancestor and predecessor of the future counts and dukes of Luxembourg; it was in 963 that he, in search of a site from which he could defend his properties, obtained the Bock and its surroundings from St Maximin's Abbey in Trier in exchange for the land he owned at Feulen in the Ardennes to the north).Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
The world might be on the brink of finding enzymes that can break down plastic. The enzymes were found in the mouths of waxworms.
One low-dose injection of ketamine right after childbirth reduces the risk of major depressive episodes by 75%, a new study shows.
Next Tuesday, the new activist platform Megaphone organises its first ever event, gathering all those who are disadvantaged in patriarchy to reclaim the night. In our interview, Megaphone member Marine talks about the event and the new platform.
Time to talk about racism again. On Local Matters today, we see how young people approach the issue, and which experiences they have made. The non-profit organisation Aldic, association luxembourgeoise pour le dialogue interculturel invited young people to learn about all forms of discrimination. A dozen young people spend this week together to understand what discrimination is, and how to react in situations where they or others are discriminated.
The European Parliament has approved new rules aimed at stopping the import and export of products that are linked to modern slavery and human rights abuses.
Earth day is a worldwide movement that is getting an ever increasing number of people involved and makes tangible headway in trying to clean up planet earth.
Regular exercising reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 23%, a new study finds. Good news for all those who prefer watching TV: Another recent study shows that even watching sports has positive effects. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
Well, gather 'round, my friends, because we're about to dive into the riveting tale of Yolande de Vianden, the original teenage rebel with a holy cause! (Cue the drumroll!) So, we're whisked back to a time when flip phones weren't a thing, and Henry I, Count of Vianden, and Maguerite, the Marquise of Namur, were the power couple of the 13th century. In their corner, they had a feisty daughter named Yolande. Picture it: 1231, baby Yolande pops into the world, ready to turn her parents' grand plans upside down.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Luxembourg will ban so-called virginity certificates. Health minister Martine Deprez said there is no scientific basis to prove virginity and the government will soon present a draft bill to ban the practice.
Powerpoints is the name of our brand-new feature on Ara City Radio. Powerpoints looks into how political power works โ in Luxembourg and Europe. On today's first episode, we dive into the work of the European Parliament.
Members of Parliament in the UK have backed a plan to ban anyone born after 2009 from buying cigarettes. If the bill becomes the law, the UK's smoking laws will be among the strictest in the world.
Today on Local Matters, we walk. We put on our gender glasses and join the association Kehsia for a memory walk in Luxembourg-City. The aim is to see how women are portrayed in public spaces.
Our Ocean has created positive changes for the world's oceans and has mobilised more than 2160 commitments worth approximately 112,5 billion euros and protected more than 13 million km2 of ocean.
The donor heart came from a 48-year old man in the French West Indies and was flown across the Atlantic ocean in the care of the surgeon who performed the heart transplant in Paris.
It is easy to get rid of anger, a new study from Japan shows. The researchers found that you just need to write your angry thoughts on a piece of paper, and shred it or throw it away. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".Photo: Tima Miroshnichenko via pexels
Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for a tale of grandeur, transformation, and even a little bit of neglect, because we're about to embark on a whimsical journey through the ages with Vianden Castle, or as the locals affectionately call it, "Veiner Schlooss".Picture this: Vianden Castle, a fortress so mighty it's like the Disneyland of fortresses, located in the charming town of Vianden in the enchanting north of Luxembourg. This colossal structure is so huge, it's the "XL" in castle sizes! And no, it doesn't have Wi-Fi, but it does have history dating back to the fourth century as a Roman outpost, because what better way to keep those pesky Gauls in check than with a fancy fort?Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
On Wednesday, the European Parliament approved the EU's migration and asylum pact which had been discussed for almost a decade. The aim of the pact is to reduce irregular migration in the EU, foster solidarity among the member states and accelerate procedures. The directive allows to introduce a pre-selection process on the border to quickly repel those people whose request for asylum is unlikely to be accepted. The pact has been largely criticised. In Luxembourg, the human rights and refugee law association Passerell Asbl has been advocating against this law. In our interview, director Marion Dubois comments on this new legislation. Photo: IOM - UN Migration via flickr
The three men were saved after nine days after they had spelled out the word HELP with the use of palm tree leaves.
The code of conduct is deemed necessary because in previous elections there were hidden manipulations that called the fairness of the elections into question. Plus, with recent scandals, such as Qatargate and Russiagate, the European Parliament cannot afford more problems that undermine people's confidence in the elections.
The more than 2000 Swiss women, called KlimaSeniorinnen, won a climate case in the European Court of Human Rights. The court ruled that Switzerland has failed to comply with its duties under the convention concerning climate change and violated the right to respect for private and family life.
Courts across the globe have started granting personhood to animals, rivers and forests - so that their rights can be protected in court. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
So there's something that came up during the industrialistion wave of Luxembourg, which I covered in the previous story: once upon a time in the whimsical world of 1867, when international diplomacy was as unpredictable as a squirrel on caffeine, France decided it wanted to get its hands on Luxembourg. Yes, you heard that right, Luxembourg. It's like the time your eccentric uncle thought he could trade his vintage rubber duck collection๐ฆ for a bloody private island๐๏ธFind out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Life expectancy has increased by six years since 1991, a study of the University of Washington finds. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: agilemktg1 via flickr
Thailand is the first Southeast Asian country to allow same-sex marriage. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: viperghost via openclipart.org
In Lyon, the number of road accidents dropped by one third since the introduction of the 30km/h speed limit. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: wikicommons
Air pollution in Europe has decreased over the past 20 years, a study finds. Get all the details in today's episode of "What's right with the world".Photo: Wikicommons
Since we talked about Luxembourg train station in the previous story, I suggest we continue with the system of Luxembourg's railways, cause the former's existence would've been kinda obsolete without the latter๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธPicture this: in the middle of the 19th century (when folks were still debating the merits of top hats๐ฉ and monocles๐ง), Luxembourg decided it was high time to hop on the railway bandwagon. They weren't content with just sitting pretty โ they had grand plans๐๏ธ Why, you ask? Well, Luxembourg wanted to make friends with its neighbors, much like a neighbor who brings over freshly baked cookies to establish good relations๐ซFind out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
On Local Matters, we have a visit to the north-eastern end of the city of Luxembourg, to the neighborhood of Kuebebierg. So far, it is only green fields and a few trees. Once finished, the Kuebebierg neighborhood will house 3000 families.
On 27 March, the FSL association invites visitors to their living library - an event where people get to learn personal stories and ask questions. In our interview on the breakfast show, Haythem Badawy explains all about the event.
More and more countries abolosh the death penalty. Zimbabwe was the latest to join this trend. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".Photo: Steve Rhodes via flickr
Actress, vocalist, improviser and polyglot poet - Sascha Ley - joined Simon on the Breakfast Show to talk about all-things art and her interdisciplinary performance piece called Cosmos (Not Enough).Cosmos (Not Enough) is a stream of consciousness, a reflection and research on unequal perception, memory and reality, on being a woman, being a man, being oneself, on relationship, desire, lust, love, polarity, erotic attraction and the different experience of space and time.There are two performances taking place this week at Thรฉรขtre National du Luxembourg:27.03.2024 and 29.03.2024 at 20:00
In Austria, a citizens' council has started drafting a plan on how to spend the 25 millions of heiress Marlene Engelhorn. Get all the details in today's "What's Right with the World".Photo: Jan Zappner/re:publica, republica GmbH via flickr
All aboard! Luxembourg Station, the crown jewel of the railway world in the pint-sized land of Luxembourg! This little hub of locomotion glory sits a mere stone's throw (well, two kilometers, but who's counting?) from the center of Luxembourg City. It's so important, they decided to name one of the city's districts after it! Not just any district, mind you โ it's operated by the Sociรฉtรฉ nationale des chemins de fer luxembourgeois (CFL), which is a fancy way of saying they've got their act together when it comes to trains.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Every Friday morning, Marco updates you on what's new in the universe of sports. He picks the most important events of the past and coming week locally and globally.
It is World Poetry Day, and Luxembourg is approaching the largest poetry slam event of the year. This weekend, the Gรฉisskan collective hosts a two-day slam at Rotondes and at Prabbeli Wiltz. Ara City Radio's journalist Franziska is part of this collective. She joined Simon on the breakfast show this morning to speak about the event, the collective, and most important, how you can join.
The European Elections are approaching, and all non-Luxembourgish residents have three more weeks to register as voters. To spread the message about the election, Ludo Segers participates at the multiplier program by Cefis. In our interview, he explains why he has committed to this mission.
Our body's own immune cells, known as T-cells, can be reprogrammed to combat ageing by targeting senescent cells - cells that stop to replicate as we age, accumulate in our bodies and contribute to harmful inflammation.
On Monday, the city of Esch organised a screening of the film "Seven winters in Teheran" which tells the story of Reyhaneh Jabbari's execution. Within the event series on women's rights, the commune of Esch invited Reyhaneh's mother Shole Pakravan, an activist for human rights and the abolition of the death penalty. In our interview on Local Matters, she tells about her fight.
With 83%, the accuracy of the blood test is comparable to the current stool tests. It can be used for an early detection of cancer and could offer an alternative for patients who may otherwise decline current screening options.
The artwork in the borough of Islington, London, shows green paint sprayed on a wall behind a cut-back tree to look like the tree's foliage. Locals were reported to be feeling proud that a Bansky artwork is right in the middle of their social housing and one of the poorest parts of the borough.
Tomorrow, Greg Acha launches his new book. "I'm OKรY" is the title of his memoirs. On Voices Matter, Greg Acha speaks about his life journey and his new book.
Berlin's techno scene has been added to the UNESCO list of intangible world heritage. Check out all the details on today's "What's right with the world".Photo: Merlijn Hoek via flickr
Well well well... divorcรฉe party here, are we๐คจ Remember the National Museum of Natural History down in the Grund? They used to be together๐๐ปโโ๏ธ That was literally the same museum: I knew I read the word "Fรซschmaart" somehwere before... Like in the best traditions of the genre: this one kept the property at the Fish Market, and the other one had to move out๐คท๐ปโโ๏ธ Too realistic. But keep on listening if you're not the weak of heart๐Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
With travelers increasingly aware of the environment, having a ranking of most sustainable beaches to its ranking is exactly what travelers need.
In the past years, digitisation has been a huge challenge for the National Archives. The archivists have been digitising paper documents, while planning how to store documents that exist only online. For the National Archives, digitisation is an opportunity to make archives more accessible. In our interview on Local Matters, the director of the National Archives Josรฉe Kirps explains the recent strategies and challenges. Photo: Wikimedia
In the end of January, the townhall of Junglinster caught fire. The interior of the old farmhouse burned down, and it took 90 firefighters and 15 hours to extinguish the fire. The roof collapsed into the municipal archives and got fuelled by loads of paper to burn. On Local Matters this week, we take this as an occasion to talk about archiving. Luckily in Junglinster, no important documents have burnt. Nevertheless, some communes have started focusing more on the relevance of their municipal archives after the incident.
The European Parliament has approved laws that protect from malign interference and limit the use of spyware against journalists. It also obliges outlets to transparently disclose information about ownership, funding, and state advertising.
Geoff Thompson, Festival Organiser and President of Festival Events Asbl, joined the breakfast show to discuss the upcoming 15th British & Irish Film Festival Luxembourg 2024. The film festival provides a unique opportunity for viewers to experience a wide selection of new films from Britain and Ireland. The 2024 SPRING EDITION includes 13 feature-length films from a cross-section of genres and representing mainly independent cinema. In addition, the festival will be screening five short films and concluding the Young Filmmaker Competition. For more detailed information on the festival programme and ticketing, etc., please visit www.festivalevents.lu
A research conducted on twins revealed that a vegan diet can significantly improve cardiovascular health in as little as eight weeks, resulting in lower levels of 'bad' cholesterol and insulin and weight loss as a result.
All EU based large companies will have to tackle the gender pay gap and make figures public. The EU pay transparency directive obliges all member states to draft a respective legislation. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world", in the audio file. Photo: wikicommons
Turn the sophites on!๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฆ The Grand Thรฉรขtre de Luxembourg, the pinnacle of dramatic arts in the city. Inaugurated in 1964 as the Thรฉรขtre Municipal de la Ville de Luxembourg, it's the place to be for all things drama๐ซ, opera๐ถ, and ballet๐ฉฐ But hey, even a grand establishment like this needs a makeover now and then.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Ireland will vote today to replace old-fashioned and sexist references in the constitution on the importance of women's life within the home as part of updating the conservative document stemming from 1937.
In the beginning of this week, lawmakers in France voted in favor of making abortion rights constitutional. The planning familial Asbl has been advocating to take the same step in Luxembourg as well. In our interview on Local Matters, Ainhoa Achutegui, president of Planning Familial, explains why this is so important and how accessible abortion is in Luxembourg nowadays.
This yearโs International Womenโs Day takes place tomorrow. The platform Journรฉe Internationale des Femmes (JIF) organises a march through the city. Everyone who wants to join the fight for women's rights is invited to join. In our interview on the breakfast show, two representatives of JIF Gabrielle Antar and Amandine Gorse, talk about JIF's political demand and about why we still need a women's rights day.
Scientists have found a surprisingly simple way to remove nano plastics and microplastics (NMP's) from drinking water. By boiling water, the nmp's are 'encrusted' with limescale - or calcium carbonate - the chalky substance commonly seen in kitchen kettles. Sieving the boiled water can then eliminate up to 90% of NMP's.
The National museum of Resistance and Human Rights in Esch was reopened last week, after almost 6 years of renovation works. On Local Matters, we've had a visit.
Using gene therapy, scientists have discovered that managing the level of the protein GDNF is key to the the correct transmission of dopamine, the feel-good neurotransmitter, in the brain. GDNF levels plummet when alcoholics abstain from drinking, leading to a dopamine shortage and feeling of discomfort, which makes alcoholics resort to drinking. Gene therapy is now thought to 'fix' GDNF levels, which could be a solution for those suffering from alcoholism.
Depaving means getting rid of asphalt, cement and such and allows water to soak into the ground which reduces flooding in times of heavy rain. Once depaved, planting trees and plants helps wildlife cling on in urban spaces and trees protect residents from heatwaves. Greenery in cities is also said to improve people's mental health.
This afternoon, lawmakers in France vote to enshrine abortion rights in the constitution. France is the first country to do so. Get all the details on today's What's right with the world. Photo: Matt Hrkac via flickr
All aboard! Luxembourg Station, the crown jewel of the railway world in the pint-sized land of Luxembourg! This little hub of locomotion glory sits a mere stone's throw (well, two kilometers, but who's counting?) from the center of Luxembourg City. It's so important, they decided to name one of the city's districts after it! Not just any district, mind you โ it's operated by the Sociรฉtรฉ nationale des chemins de fer luxembourgeois (CFL), which is a fancy way of saying they've got their act together when it comes to trains.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
According to new research by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), flying in Europe is safer than ever before. Globally, for every 1.26 million flights, there was one accident. The European accident rate is even lower, with a fatality rate of zero since 2018.
To help voters decide whom to vote for, the Centre for political education (ZPB) elaborates the tool smartwielen - together with the University of Luxembourg and the platform for participatory democracy (PLDP). To develop the smartwielen questionnaire for the European Parliament election, the organisations call on the public to participate. Political scientist Raphaรซl Kies of the Luxembourg University told us more about this call.
According to research in the US and trials currently taking place in business across Europe, the use of AI in the workplace increases the possibility of actually having a four-day workweek, with AI taking over simple tasks, such as data input, planning and software development.
Anne Simon from Volleksbรผhn joined Simon to talk about Opera GO - an operatic scavenger-hunt which takes the audience on a journey through Luxembourg City to playfully discover the diversity of opera through Augmented Reality.This quirky, playful, walkabout experience mixing live performance and Augmented Reality starts off as a joyful celebration of creativity with live music loosely based on Ambroise Thomasโ Le songe dโune nuit dโรฉtรฉ and Mozartโs Zauberflรถte at De Gudde Wรซllen.The first outing is this Friday 1st March 2024 at 3pm, followed by another two journeys of musical exploration on Saturday 2nd at 3pm and 5pm.Further dates: 23rd, 24th March (3pm & 5pm) & 10th, 11th & 12th April (6.30pm).More details and booking information can be found at www.volleksbuehn.lu
As part of a plan to reduce carbon emissions, Spain will ban domestic flights in case a destination is reachable by train in under two-and-a-half hours.
The Hungarian Parliament has finally ratified Sweden's membership to NATO, allowing for an approval stamp for the Scandinavian country 18 months after it made its first bid to join.
The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Switzerland for racial profiling. A Swiss national of Kenyan origin filed a complaint in Switzerland in 2015. He was stopped and searched by police at the train station in Zurich. The ruling is a huge step forward and sets an example for future court decisions across the EU.
The Pรฉtrusse Casemates were closed to the general public for a while before they reopened at the end of spring '23. Oh the tales they tell! These ancient fortifications have a history that takes us back to the time when the Spanish decided to modernise the medieval fortifications. Because who needs old and boring walls when you can have fancy bastions, right?Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
A British funeral care provider is now offering water cremation as it seems to be the more environment-friendly way to be cremated. It's a sing of the times as an increasing number of people are aware of ecological concerns when it comes to their death.
A saliva test has shown promising results in detecting breast cancer. In a test phase, the testing device accurately made the distinction between healthy breast tissue, early breast cancer and advanced breast cancer.
An international law enforcement operation, led by Britain's National Crime Agency and the FBI have taken down Lockbit, one of the world's most notorious cyber-crime gangs. The ransomware gang is responsible for millions in monetary losses of its victims.
The EU wants to know whether the company behind TikTok, ByteDance, adheres to European law. The inquiry focuses on the app's potentially addictive design & screen time limits, the rabbit hole effect, lack of age verification and default privacy settings.
EU lawmakers have agreed on new rules to combat maritime pollution. Several substances will be banned and ship owners and operators held accountable. Get all the details in the audio on today's "What's Right with the World"
Once upon a time, in the magical land of Luxembourg, there stood the National Museum of Natural History. It was a grand establishment located in the charming city of Luxembourg City, down by the Alzette river, giving it that picturesque touch. You know, the perfect spot for some high-class intellectual shenanigans.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Being able to predict chemo resistance will save valuable time in the fight against cancer and help doctors move on to a therapy that is more likely to treat a patient.
The Italian language has been named the most sexy and romantic language of the world. Spoken Italian has a musical quality to it that contributes to its appeal.
A Beijing-based startup, called Betavolt, has introduced a revolutionary nuclear battery that claims to provide uninterrupted electricity for up to half a century without the need for charging or maintenance.
A 57-year old Dutchman has made it into the World Records book thanks to having outlived anyone else with his donor heart of 40 years.
In the UK, the National Health Fund has tested a tool to improve access to therapy. The result: AI can improve access, particularly for minorities. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".Photo: Alex Green via pexels
A group of folks once walked into a bar and said, "You know what this place needs? A casino!". But hold your horses, this wasn't your run-of-the-mill gambling joint. No, it was the birth of the "Casino de Luxembourg" in 1880, and their grand vision was to create a haven of relaxation and promote good ol' sociability among their members. No mention of poker faces and slot machines here, folks!โFind out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Men who were prescribed erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra and Cialis were 18 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a British study. That gives some hope that such drugs could be repurposed to prevent a common form of dementia.
The natural source Dreibouren in the village Rollingen contributes to the drinking water supply of Ettelbrรผck. Follow Local Matters on tour, this week in Rollingen.
Using two fans that he found at a scrap market and wires to rig them to, Hussam Al-Attar created his own source of electricity, thus making bespoke light for his displaced family in their tent on Gaza Strip. He is now referred to as Gaza's Newton.
Everywhere in Europe, farmers struggle to pass their family farms on because the new generations don't want to be farmers anymore. For Tom Kass, one reason is the isolation that goes hand in hand with living on a farm. To avoid this, he recreated the Kass-Haff as a community project that brings people and especially kids closer to the farm. On today's Local Matters, Franziska takes you along for a visit.
New European rules will expand the definition of child abuse in order to be able to prosecute the production and circulation of deepfakes and AI-generated material. The EU also intends to expand the statute of limitations up to at least 30 years after the victim reaches adulthood.
Fondation EME invites women to dance. In their project "The Game", choreographer Jill Crovisier hosts several workshops this spring where women from all backgrounds get to explore dance and movement in a playful manner. Registrations for the upcoming workshop sessions are now open. Project manager Christine Bausch joined us on the breakfast show to talk about "The Game" and give us all the details. Photo: Fondation EME
AI chatbots can impersonate real people and give them human-like responses. The AI tool Replika can elicit deep emotional bonds with users and has been found to help struggling students to avoid committing suicide.
CO2 emissions from fossil fuels in the EU have reached the lowest levels in 60 years - and in China, solar and wind capacity for the first time supplies more energy than coal. This is today's piece of good news on "What's Right with the World". Listen to the audio to get all the details. Photo: Land Rover Our Planet via flickr https://flic.kr/p/9cMxS7
รdouard Franรงois Andrรฉ, a man with a green thumb๐ฑ and an eye for beauty๐, was the superstar of landscape design back in the late 19th century who stands behind the designs of Villa Vauban's garden and Municipal Park here in Lux๐ฒ๐ด๐ณ He was like the Michelangelo of gardens, except instead of chiseling marble, he sculpted nature itself. Talk about having a green aesthetic!๐๐ปโโ๏ธBorn into a family of nurserymen, รdouard Andrรฉ grew up surrounded by flowers and shrubs in Bourges, Cher๐ซ๐ท It's like he was raised in a garden from day one, destined to become the ultimate horticultural maestro.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Obibini is Ghana's only female surf club. It gives young women and girls a place to play, learn and socialise. Teaching girls to swim and surf even seems to have lowered the local teenage pregnancy rate.
Local sports history, nostalgia and success - the Stade de Thillenberg is an iconic place. On Local Matters today, we dive into the history of this stadium.
A Greek court has acquitted 16 aid workers who had been charged for rescuing migrants. This is today's 'What's right with the world'. Photo: callmonikm, on Flickr
Our daily bite of good news on What's Right with the World: Regular power-napping makes your brain healthy and helps you to live longer. Check out the audio to get all the details. Photo: Chris Lawrence via flickr https://flic.kr/p/5rd7Y7
Differdange debates where to accommodate the asylum seekers. The current building at Thillenberg is in a bad condition. The heating doesn't work and the building needs renovation. The Green party suggests to relocate the refugees to the large building next door, the former hospital. The mayor has a different view. Local Matters is on tour this year. Every week, we travel to another part of Luxembourg - to explore what's happening locally.
Women who experience domestic violence in their country of origin can apply for international protection and be granted refugee status in the EU. The European Court of Justice (ECJ) this month confirmed this with a ruling.Listen to get all the details. This is our daily portion of good news on What's right with the world.Photo: Transparency International EU Office on flickr, https://flic.kr/p/ifv9A2
Once upon a time, in the magnificent land of Luxembourg City, there stood a museum known as the Villa Vaubanโจ It was a classy art museum that showcased fancy paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries. You know, the kind of paintings that make you raise your pinky finger at the high tea๐โโ๏ธThe villa itself was quite a character. Built back in 1873 as a posh private residence, it got its name from a fort that once stood on the same spot. You can still find a piece of the old fortress wall chilling in the museum's basement๐งฑFind out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Ah, Rotondes, the tale of two circular wonders that time couldn't resist tampering with! I must say there is NOT a lot of information on these two beasts that are now one of the hippest (not hippiest) spots in town, but here's something I've managed to find.Picture this: back in 1875, when steam locomotives๐ were all the rage, someone decided, "You know what we need? Two giant circular buildings, 52 meters in diameter each, to store and fix those steamy beasts!" Thus, Rotondes was born, and they've been through more transformations than a chameleon at a disco๐ฆ๐ชฉ while still looking kinda... the same๐ Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Ladies and gentlemen, we're continuing our series about Grand Dukes and Duchesses of Luxembourg. Prepare yourselves for a rollercoaster of regal antics as we dive into the dazzling life and times of none other than the fabulously named Grand Duchess Charlotte Adelgonde รlisabeth Marie Wilhelmine of Luxembourg, Duchess of Nassau๐! Picture this: a grand entrance into the world as the second daughter of the illustrious Grand Duke Guillaume IV and the ever-so-posh Grand Duchess Maria Ana. Not only that, but she was also born with the jaw-dropping title of Princess of Braganza. Quite the mouthful, isn't it?Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Step right up, ladies and gents, and behold the extravaganza known as the Schueberfouer, Luxembourg's answer to a funfair that's more anticipated than a kid spotting the dessert table at a family reunion!๐ Brace yourselves, because from late August to early September, the Glacis, a grand open space near the heart of the city, transforms into a carnival paradise that makes merry-go-rounds๐ look like yesterday's news๐คทโโ๏ธFind out more on www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Now onto Notre-Dame Cathedral, the one and only grand Roman Catholic Cathedral in the heart of Luxembourg City! This majestic masterpiece started off as a humble Jesuit church way back in 1613. Yes, we're talking ancient times here! It's like the geriatric of cathedrals, folks.Now, don't let its age fool you. This cathedral has got style! It's a wild mix of late gothic architecture and Renaissance bling. It's like the architectural equivalent of a teenager trying to find their place in the world. But hey, we're not judging๐คทโโ๏ธFind out more on www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Linda Rooney and Debbie Johnston speak with Simon about the new Luxembourg chapter of the Women in Asset Servicing group.WiAS is a professional networking group, empowering women to achieve success by facilitating relationships and discussing topics that improve career opportunities for its members with an aim to optimise the gender balance across the industry.WiAS is now extending its reach to Luxembourg, with the vision to drive change in the asset servicing sector. They have a dedicated Luxembourg-based team committed to diversity, equity and inclusion within the industry who will provide support for women of all backgrounds and work to engage male allies to support them.Starting in January 2024, they will be holding a series of micro events to develop the Luxembourg chapter and encourage new members to share the events with their colleagues and own network to enable organic growth. The WiAS will also have a wealth of blogs, event takeaways, access to mentors and information about previous events that the UK website has offered.You can check out the website https://wias.co.uk/luxembourg/ for more information.
Emanuele Santi joined Simon on the Breakfast Show to talk about the launch of the Solidarity Appeal for Sustainable Holidays with Riding the Rainbow!Riding the Rainbow along with ten other ASBLs and organisations have launched an appeal to their members and all Luxembourg residents to make this year's Christmas celebrations truly special.They invite you to contribute by donating your toys or gently used sports or musical equipment and offer a second life to these toys which have already brought so much joy to your home, by using the sharing and meeting platform with refugees and migrants in difficulty Riding the Rainbow.How to participate :1. Download the Riding the Rainbow app from www.ridingtherainbow.com .2. List your gently used toys to give.3. Post them in the app, and you will certainly be contacted by a person in need who will receive your kind gesture.Even if the application is designed for an adult audience, we invite you to engage your children and friends who will certainly like and earn points on the platform and participate in different solidarity competitions. Together, they hope to create lasting memories and bring moments of happiness to families in the community.
On Sunday, the world celebrates the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted and proclaimed by the United nations General assembly on 10 December 1948. The non-profit ACAT Luxembourg uses this occasion to inaugurate their human rights path, the Mรซnscherechtspfad. ACAT-president Christina Fabian joined us on the Breakfast show to talk about this project aimed at keeping the memory alive.
Getting young people to reflect about gender stereotypes, equality and the illustration of women in public space: With the EU-funded project โYou areโ, the Asbl Kehsia wants to empower young people. The call for participants is currently open. In our interview on the Breakfast show, Silvia Anastasia and Chiara Crosio came to the studio to talk about this upcoming project.
Anita Helpiquet - director of CLAE - spoke with Simon about the publication of their second Guide to Associative Life.This new guide, made up of 13 notebooks has been completely revised following the vote on the new law on non-profit associations and foundations.The guide is structured around 4 entries which are all doors to giving meaning and building one's action: How to create and do evolve your association? How to get your community project going? How to design and implement an action? How to manage your association?The guideis available from CLAE for 25 euros from 26 rue de Gasperich L-1617 Luxembourg. Tel. 29 86 86-1
Ainhoa Achutegui & Martine Chalmers spoke with Simon about the international World Press Photo exhibition currently taking place at the Neimenster Abbey.World Press Photo has been recognized since 1955 as the largest and most prestigious annual press photography competition in the world. As a retrospective of the yearโs most significant events, it brings together more than 150 award-winning images in eight categories that resonate with current events: News, General Information, Contemporary Subjects, Portraits, Environment, Nature, Sports and Long-Term Projects. The winners were chosen by an independent jury that reviewed more than 60,448 photographs entered by 3,752 photographers.The exhibition is open 24-hours a day until 21st December 2023.
Once per year, youth gets to defend their proposals in parliament, debating with MEPs and ministers. For the president of the youth council, Liam Bremer, the Jugendkonvent is a successful tool for political participation, for Diana and Marta, it's an occasion to get their points across and to feel heard. On Local Matters, all three of them explain what political participation means to them. Photo: chd.lu
The opinions of children and youth are often left out when it comes to political decision making processes. They don't have the right to vote, and policies that concern education and youth are usually made without involving them - although participation is one of pillars of the UN Declaration of Children's Rights. In our interview on Local Matters, the Ombudsman for Children and Youth Charel Schmit tells us how he sees the progresses that have been made and the issues that still need to be addressed to guarantee the right to participation for youth.
Welcome to the most happening spot in Luxembourg CityโLuxembourg City Hall, the place where all the local government magic happens. It's like the ultimate VIP club for politicians, complete with the Mayor's swanky private office. This city hall is so fancy that it attracts foreign dignitaries like moths to a flame. I mean, who wouldn't want to hang out here?Visit www.bourgmeisterin.com for more!
Hold on tight, folks, because we're about to embark on a joyride through the quirky and fascinating world of Gรซlle Fra (Luxembourgish for "Golden Lady"), lovingly nicknamed Monument of Remembrance, in the heart of Luxembourg City๐ Let's dive in and embrace the absurdity, shall we?Gรซlle Fra was the brainchild of a Luxembourgish sculptor named Claus Cito. Originally, it was meant to honor the brave Luxembourgish soldiers who selflessly volunteered in the French army during World War I. But hold onto your hats, because destiny had some tricks up its sleeve. Due to a series of wacky events, this memorial also transformed into a symbol of resistance against the Nazis and now stands as a tribute to war victims in general.Visit www.bourgmeisterin.com for more!
Ah, the Grand Ducal Palace! This place is all about the grand duke and his important duties as the head hotshot of the Grand Duchy๐โโ๏ธ Let's dive into the amusing history of this palace.Back in the day, this building was all over the place. It started off as the city hall of Luxembourg, way back in 1572. Imagine that! The grand duke's palace used to be a humble town hall๐ข From 1795, it became the seat of the Dรฉpartement des Forรชts prefecture. Fancy name, right? Well, hold on, because in 1817 it transformed into the headquarters of the Luxembourg Government. That's like a real estate makeover on steroids!Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Since we just talked about the Grand Ducal Palace, let me regale you with the tangled web of the Nassau family and their quest for thrones! So there was this big Nassau dynasty๐คด๐ธ๐คด๐ธ๐คด๐ธ, right, and it had two branches. The first one, Ottonian, gave rise to the Orange family, which comprised the monarchs of the Netherlands๐ณ๐ฑ (all the Williams we've mentioned so far in the previous stories); the second one, Walramian, gave rise to the family of Nassau-Weilburg (and many other families that I'm afraid one will need a separate blog for to cover๐), which was primarily German๐ฉ๐ช (or what is known as Germany today, cause, again, territories were exchanged like Christmas gifts). Since we're talking about Luxembourg here, we're focusing on these two ones that are relevant specifically for Luxembourg.Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com
So, about the guy whose statue you can find on Place Guillaume II โ it's him๐ Guillaume-William-Willem: pot[ei]to/pot[a]to. This is a heavy throwback to the times when The Netherlands, Luxembourg and Limburg were ruled by the same monarchs and constituted the United Kingdom of... the Netherlands! Didn't see that coming, did ya? Yeah, I didn't know either, but apparently it did exist between 1815 and 1839 (although it's an unofficial name for just the Kingdom of)๐คทโโ๏ธ The Belgian Revolution of 1830 broke it a little, but it also paved the way for Luxembourg to get its own constitution out of it later in 1842! It's all about the give and take, pals๐ซถFind out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
Violence as a means of communication is used when words are not available. At the service Riicht Eraus of the Red Cross, psychologist Daniela Cabete tries to prevent men from using violence against their family members. In our interview, she calls for a rethinking of boys' education.
On Local Matters this week, we dive into the topic of menโs tears. Upon growing up, young men learn to mask their emotions to be masculine. Often this impacts mental health, fosters depression and internalised stress. With the local association Infomann, men and boys can seek help.
Iryna Sagaidak in her life has made several transitions. She went from being a scientist to teaching mindful movement. On Voices Matter, she explains how she has progressed during this journey and what mindfulness means to her.
On Local Matters this week, we talk about the risk of radicalization. As public discourse gets more polarized, the path towards a personal radicalization seems to be more accessible. Especially in online discourse, the danger seems to be inherent. For our interview today, Mira Sorrentino has joined us to talk about the digital means of radicalisation. Mira works with the association respect.lu, to keep people from pursuing radical ideologies.
With the latest escalation in Middle East, public debate is more polarised than ever. Doors wide open for more extreme opinions and radicalisation. On today's Local Matters, Carine Weyer and Peter Kagerer explain how they avoid people from getting more radicalised with the Asbl respect.luPhoto: ju5ti via flickr
Interview with Catherine Kontz, artistic director of Rainy Days 2023, a festival of new music in the Philharmonie, kicking off on 16 November 2023.
Six years ago, Stรฉphanie Ravat's daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes. Since this day, the disease has dominated the daily live of the family as her daughter needed constant care. On Voices Matter, Stรฉphanie explains why she sees the urgent need for more leave for parents of sick children.
Artist Frank Jons and What Water member Axelle Salvage joined Simon on the Breakfast Show.What Water ASBL is an organization that bridges the gap between European and Central African artists to provide clean water access to vulnerable populations. What Water ASBL is dedicated to realizing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, with a mission to provide clean water to 8 million people by 2030.On December 1st and 2nd, 2023, What Water ASBL will hold the Melusin'art Humanitarian Exhibition at Casino Luxembourg. The purpose of the exhibition is to raise awareness about the global water crisis and generate funds to facilitate clean water access in Central Africa.Among the featured artists are Barthelemy Togo, recognized as a UNESCO artist for peace, and Jean-Marie Biwer, a prominent figure in the Luxembourg art scene for over 40 years. Their contributions, along with those of their fellow artists, promise to make Melusin'art an exceptional showcase of talent and commitment to the cause. (The works of art are available for immediate purchase, with the purpose of fundraising for our cause.)Further details about What Water ASBL and the Melusin'art Humanitarian Exhibition can be found at https://whatwater.org
Tosca Naletto joined Simon on the Breakfast Show to talk about the work that Global Shapers Luxembourg City Hub does and give a preview of their upcoming Shapeathon event.The Luxembourg Global Shapers Hub is part of the Global Shapers Community, an initiative launched by the World Economic Forum as a network of inspiring young people under the age of 30 working together to address local, regional and global challenges (almost 10,000 members worldwide, with more than 420 city based hubs in 154 countries). The mission of the Hub is to implement projects with a local impact in three main areas, (i) Climate Change & Sustainability, (ii) Active Citizenship and (iii) Education and employment. The Shapeathon is an event that aims to help local NGOs and startups having a positive social impact finding a solution to a "burning issue": a specific problem or objective they want to tackle within their organization (e.g. marketing, strategic planning, funding issues, etc.). In the afternoon, a group of advisors meet these local NGOs and startups. The advisors, divided in groups mixing backgrounds and areas of expertise, meet the local NGOs and brainstorm solutions to their problems.
Since Monday of last week, Luxembourg doesnโt provide accommodation for newly arriving single male asylum seekers anymore. On Local Matters this week, we follow up on the situation and see on which solutions the actors in the field have been working.
Eva Klein from Philharmonie spoke with Simon about the exciting concerts and events they have coming up. The pair also spoke about Philharmonie's recent undertaking to alter the publicโs perception of them.On Monday 6th November, John Malkovich is at Philharmonie in โThe Music Critic at the Symphonyโ. Malkovich plays the role of a critic and reads a series of striking critical reviews on compositions considered to be masterworks today.Aleksey Igudesman has assembled the critical reviews and in this collaboration with the Luxembourg Philharmonic, he makes words and music meet anew.
For more than a week, single male asylum seekers have been denied access to the refugee shelters. They have since slept in the streets of Luxembourg. On Local Matters this week, we analyse the consequences of this decision taken by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and look out for potential solutions.Photo: LFR
Tennis is one of the few sports where women are nearly as famous and nearly as well paid as men. On Local Matters today, two women who have to do with tennis get the mic. Danielle Maas is one of the organisers of the Luxembourg Ladies Masters tournament that took place last weekend. And Andrea Petkovic has played tennis on international stages for years. With both, we talk about gender equality in sports. Photo: Wikicommons
Moses is a musician; he was a student; he's a Nigerian, a Ukraine war refugee. He is a believer. He came to our studio on Voices Matter to tell us all about his journey and his music. Recently, he released the song "colorblind". Tune in to check it out. This interview is the last one in the framework of Black History Month.
Catherine Warin (lawyer, president of Passerell) joined Simon today to talk about their response to the Luxembourg authoritiesโ recent decision to stop accepting single men in accommodation for asylum seekers.Passerell have already experienced the consequences of this decision as they receive young asylum seekers who have nowhere to go.The public can help these asylum seekers and Passerell in the following ways:Passerell collects donations in kind, mainly tents, duvets, blankets and warm men's clothing. Donations can be dropped off Monday to Friday between 9am and 6pm at the association's offices (4 rue Mathias Hardt, 1717 Luxembourg). If necessary, they can be contacted in advance by phone (+352 621 592 954) or e-mail (contact@passerell.lu).If you don't have any equipment, you can also make a donation to the association's bank account (tax deductible) : IBAN : LU54 1111 7043 2710 0000 BIC : CCPLLULL
How to talk about racism to black people? How to talk about it to children? And why we shouldn't just ignore it - Corrida joined us on Voices Matter to talk about these matters.
Gender equality is still particularly visible in sports. On Local Matters today, we talk to a local women's volleyball team about how they perceive the inequality. And Maurice Bauer, alderman for gender equality at the city of Luxembourg, explains what the commune does to increase equality.
Laibach are coming to Luxembourg. The legendary Slovenian industrial rock act is scheduled to appear at Den Atelier on 7 November.
Centres for homeless people in Luxembourg are not well enough equipped to accomodate women. Places exclusively for women are lacking. In our interview on Local Matters, Alexandra Oxacelay, the director of Stemm vun der Stroos, tells us more about their situation. Photo: Pedro Ribeiro Simรตes via flickr https://flic.kr/p/GysvP
A live in the streets is more dangerous and more violent for women than for men. Women tend to hide instead of seeking help, and avoid mixed spaces as they are often not adapted to women's needs. In Brussels, the Asbl L'Ilot last month opened a new day care centre - for women only. Franziska went to interview the director Ariane Dierickx.
Esther Leick, Head of Communication and Fundraising at Mรฉdecins Sans Frontiรจres (MSF) Luxembourg, calls for an urgent end to the indiscriminate bombardment of Gaza, where thousands of civilians are trapped with limited access to essential and humanitarian supplies (water, food, shelter, medicines, electricity, fuel, basic security). Leick describes the horrific and catastrophic situation faced by MSF staff (over 300 people) in the Gaza Strip.Access to humanitarian aid is also a challenge in other parts of the world such as Sudan where, after six months of brutal war, the warring parties are failing to protect civilians or facilitate essential humanitarian access, and international organisations are neglecting and failing to provide an adequate response. The crisis in Sudan epitomises a catastrophic failure of humanity that continues to endanger lives, displace millions from their homes and cause deaths even in areas far from the frontlines.To help tackle the many humanitarian crises, whether man-made or natural (like the recent deadly earthquakes in Afghanistan), MSF is calling on the generosity of Luxembourgers to support its Emergency Fund by making a donation at msf.lu.
Cidalia Monteiro has a Portuguese sounding name but she doesn't speak Portuguese and she doesn't look like a Portuguese. Since she arrived in Luxembourg as a kid, her Cape Verdean origins have caused quite some confusion - at least for the others. Cidalia knows where her roots are.
Artificial intelligences reproduce racist stereotypes. For the people concerned, this can have serious consequences. In our interview on Local Matters, digital rights activist Oyidiya Oji talks about the risks.
Freda Deed and Carrie Cannon from Think Pink Lux joined Simon to talk about this coming Sunday's Race for the Cure 2023.Think Pink Lux is a Luxembourg registered ASBL formed in October 2009 by a small group of volunteers whose lives have been touched by cancer either directly or through their families and friends. The purpose is simple; to support women living in Luxembourg with the day to day reality of cancer.Think Pink Lux has the following mission: to raise awareness of cancers affecting women, to support women living in Luxembourg with cancer, and to raise funds to meet these objectives.Race for the Cure 2023 takes place on Sunday, 15 October 2023 from 9:00 am 12:00 pm. The race starts at the Youth Hostel Echternach and further information and registration details can be found at www.thinkpinklux.com
Next week, Diana Tape holds a workshop on how to avoid and react to micro-aggressions in the framework of Black History Month. On Local Matters, she explains all about the upcoming workshop and about micro-aggressions.
Jess Baudry - one of the founders of Festrogen, a women-centric, multi-part comedy festival hosted in Luxembourg - joined Simon to talk about this monthโs event.Festrogen aims to build a safe space for people identifying as women, non-binary, and/or queer and to perform, and to develop and hone their comedy skills through workshops and comedy showcases.This yearโs festival offers three workshops to both established comedians and those just getting started: โHow to be a Great MC & Work a Crowdโ with Mel Byron, โJoke Writing for Beginnersโ with Anshita and Erin, and โStanding Up to Imposter Syndromeโ with Alexandra Neves.The 2023 MINI Festrogen is taking place on 27th-28th October in Luxembourg City. More details can be found at www.festrogenfestival.com.
On Local Matters, we use this pre-election mood to talk about the quality of this election. Half of all residents are not entitled to vote because they don't have the Luxembourgish nationality. For today's interview, I invited Christos Floros to talk about his new movement Change for Luxembourg.
Theyโve been featured on Balkan Express already, but since Dubioza Kolektiv has a gig in Rockhal this coming Friday, we thought weโd a have a chat with them. Enjoy this full-length interview with the band that defies all genres.
Sarah Andjelkovic joined the Breakfast Show team to talk about the upcoming Luxembourg poetry slam championship.The Luxembourg poetry slam championship involves poets who present their own texts in front of a demanding jury, namely the public. All languages โโare allowed, as long as the flow is there. The right word at the right time is THE ticket for candidates for the German-speaking championship in Bochum in November 2023 or for the European championship in Antwerp in January 2024, or even โ who knows? โ to reach the worlds.The Luxembourg poetry slam championship takes place at Rotondes on Friday 13th October at 20:00.
This time on Voices Matter, Brilliant Tene Tene from Cameroum, shares his party with took him to Belgium, where he felt rejected, to Luxembourg, where he found a new home.
Ahead of this week's elections meant to define Luxembourgโs future government, we talked with candidates from Luxembourgโs main parties. This time around, Franziska Peschel spoke with Giovanni Patri, candidate for the new movement Frรคiheet/Libertรฉ.
This weekend, the Luxembourg nationals with their vote decide on a new parliament, a new government. Where are we on the right to vote for foreigners, which party is pro and which is against. Let's find out on today's Local Matters.Photo: Mohamed Hassan via Pixabay
Ahead of the October elections meant to define Luxembourgโs future government, we talked with candidates from Luxembourgโs main parties. Luc Frieden, lead candidate of the countryโs main opposition party CSV, told Tracy Heindrichs about the partyโs ambitions to return to government.
Ahead of the October elections meant to define Luxembourgโs future government, we talked with candidates from Luxembourgโs main parties. This time, Tracy Heindrichs spoke to Yuriko Backes from the DP about lessons learned during the past ten years the party stayed at the top of the government. And how the party hopes to continue on if it wins the elections.
Ahead of the national elections meant to define Luxembourgโs future government, we talked with candidates from Luxembourgโs main parties. This time, Franziska Peschel spoke with Mara Stieber about the campaign of Dรฉi Lenk.
Ahead of the legislative elections meant to define Luxembourgโs future government, we talked with candidates from Luxembourgโs main parties. This time, Franziska interviews Paulette Lenert about the campaign of the LSAP.Photo: SIP Eric Chenal
Ahead of the October elections meant to define Luxembourgโs future government, we talked with candidates from Luxembourgโs main parties. This time, Franziska interviews Rebecca Lau about the campaign of the Pirates.
Ahead of the October elections meant to define Luxembourgโs future government, we talked with candidates from Luxembourgโs main parties. This time around, Tracy Heindrichs spoke with party president from the dรฉi Grรฉng, Djuna Bernard.
In this episode of Eco Talks, historian Marc Schoellen talks to journalist Tracy Heindrichs about how climate change is impacting conservation efforts of historic parks and gardens.
Ahead of the October elections meant to define Luxembourgโs future government, we talked with candidates from Luxembourgโs main parties. This time, Tracy Heindrichs spoke with Fokusโ Frank Engel about what a new party can bring to a government and ambitions for the future.
Ahead of the October elections meant to define Luxembourgโs future government, we talked with candidates from Luxembourgโs main parties. This time, Tracy Heindrichs spoke with the ADR partyโs Fernand Kartheiser about lessons learned and ambitions for the future.
The Mobbing asbl offres to all persons who are employed to fight against moral harassment and stress at work.
President of the the One People ASBL - Madeleine Yougye - joined Simon and the Breakfast Show team to talk about Black History Month which takes place throughout October.Black History Month is dedicated to celebrating, recognizing and commemorating the history, culture, achievements and contributions of black people around the world.Black History Month aims to raise awareness of the black experience, highlighting the challenges they have overcome and those they still face, the struggles for equality and civil rights, and their contributions in various fields such as arts, sciences, politics, sports, literature, music, and many others.More details can be found at www.onepeople.lu
President of the FFCEL Delphine de Clerck came to the ACR studio to talk with Tracy Heindrichs about changing career paths several times and picking up work after taking a 20-year break to look after her household.
Ever wondered how pensions in Luxembourg even work? What system is in place for people who have worked in several countries? Thatโs what our journalist Tracy Heindrichs wondered about in this week's episode of No Stupid Question. Alain Reuter, president of the national pension insurance fund CNAP, provided an insight into the system.
ALAN Maladies RARE helps fostering an environment for people living with a rare disease to realize their full potential through recognition, equal opportunities and improved quality of life.
This week on Eco Talks, Tracy Heindrichs was joined by Marcel Gengler, founder of the EIS BEIEN association, an association that takes care of bees, harvests their honey and educates members about the pollinator. Our guest talked about why he started his association and how beekeeping activities must adapt to climate change.
The first edition of the women's bouldering festival takes place on 30 September. On the breakfast show, Tabitha from the Boulder Klub Luxembourg joined Franziska to explain all about the festival program and why we need to empower women in bouldering. The festival is of course open for all genders. All profits will be donated to Europa Donna to support breastcancer research.
The podcast "Mei wei sex" enters the sixth season. In our interview on Local Matters, Joรซl Adami, one of the creators, explains how the podcast has evolved over the past years and which topics are the most important.
With their project "Let's talk about sex", the CESAS reference centre for sexual health aims to make high quality sexual education for everyone in Luxembourg. In our interview, Christa Brรถmmel and Camille Soudeyns explain how.
Join Come Together Show. We invite you to know CLAE- Comitรฉ de liaison des associations issues de l'immigration
What's been happening in the world of climate, environment and nature the past few weeks? Here are a few news you might have missed!
If you live or work in Luxembourg City and its surroundings, you too might have thought a plane was crashing down on youโฆand you wouldnโt be alone: noise pollution caused by the planes taking off and landing at the Findel airport last year alone earned the airport 3,000 complaints from residents and associations. So why do planes fly at such a low altitude over Luxembourg City and what solutions are there to ease the burden on those who circulate in the area? Ara City Radio talked to Enora Hiernaux of the grand duchyโs air navigation administration ANA to discuss this in this weekโs episode of Zoom on Luxembourg.
Social media have a proven impact on climate change mitigation efforts--is it a positive or negative impact? Between information overload, climate change deniers and unchecked claims, there is a lot to navigate for those who aren't sure where to start and what to believe. Sustainability-focused social media app Greenworlder met up with our journalist Tracy Heindrichs to talk about social media and how they hope to change it.
Nicole From De Gudde Wellen joined Tom in the studio this morning to talk about their reopening party that is happening this weekend and the upcoming program of concerts and club nights that people can enjoy there over the coming months. For those that don't know, De Gudde Wellen is a 100 capacity music venue in Luxembourg city that plays host to live music and club nights alongside quizzes, standup comedy and a host of other events to keep people busy on almost any day of the week. During the summer they move from their venue to the beautiful excellently named De Gudde Weather Terrace that overlooks the grund valley. Its now time for them to move back inside for the fall though and their celebrating the return to the venue with a massive party on Saturday 16th of September. Tukan will play live alongside DJ sets by Katy De Jesus, Nuria and Chook.For more information go to: https://deguddewellen.lu/
Cesar from Clean Something for Nothing was Tom's second guest of the morning today on the Breakfast Show. He stopped by the studios to talk about the app which he has built to support litter picking communities all over the world and how people can get involved in world clean up day this Saturday in Luxembourg. Cesar was inspired to create Clean Something For Nothing whilst traveling around Europe in a camper van where he experienced that even a small amount of litter picking can go a long way. what started as a viral instagram profile has now developed into an engaging and inspiring app which is building a global community. Users of clean something for nothing can log their trash clean ups and post photos in a similar way to instagram as well as building communities of litter pickers in their local area. This Saturday Clean Something For Nothing have partnered up with Serve the City to organize an open clean up in Luxembourg for anyone who would like to participate for world Clean Up day. On this day people all over the world will come together to pick up trash and raise awareness aroudn the problem of littering. To find out more for go to: https://cleansomethingfornothing.com/Follow them on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cleansomethingfornothing/
Josh Island was back in the studio to talk to Tom and the listeners about his new album and upcoming European Tour. After being awarded the Global Project Fund by Music LX, Josh has had a busy year, recording and touring. His new album 'In my Head' will be released tomorrow (Friday 15th September) and will be followed by a 20 date European Tour. Josh recorded the album in Portugal over the course of 3 weeks. He tells us the songs cover different topics such as love, mental well being and self development. Don't miss Josh's homecoming release party when he plays in Opderschmeltz for the last leg of the tour. Find out more at: https://www.joshisland.com/
Aurelien from Barbarian Tribes joined Tom in the studio this morning to talk about their outdoor fitness community and the upcoming fitness day they will be hosting on the 24th of September at Philharmonie.
The Barbarian Tribes is a welcoming group of fitness enthusiasts that meet every day for outdoor fitness training focused on introducing fun into getting fit in Luxembourg. Participants of all fitness levels can join the sessions that are guided by professional personal trainers.
On the the 24th of September the Barbarians will be hosting their annual Outdoor Fitness Day. Everybody is welcome to come down and get an introduction to the community and take part in the 60 minute fitness challenge. With food, music, activities for the kids and a welcoming atmosphere, it will be a great day out for the whole family.
To take advantage of a โฌ10 discount on tickets to the outdoor fitness day. Listeners can use the code ara23 when booking at https://www.barbariantribes.com/
With its free public transports, national health care and thriving financial sector, itโs no surprise that, when you type โwhy is Luxembourgโฆโ into an internet search engine, one of the top questions is โWhy is Luxembourg so rich?โ
Well, why is that? Was the grand duchy always so well-off? Andโฆ what does being โrichโ actually mean when we talk about a countryโs wealth? And how will Luxembourg continue keeping up its economic well-being when lasting crises are threatening the countryโs stability? That is what weโre going to answer in this episode of No Stupid Question, with the help of university of Luxembourg economy professors Franรงois Koulischer and Christos Koulovatianos.
A few weeks ago, a mysterious website started posting articles and posts about the grand duchyโs historyโฆ Their mission: make history sexy again?
But who is behind this Bourgmeisterin project? And why did they make this their aim
Our journalist Tracy Heindrichs talked with Julia Khalyavko, the founder of Bourgmeisterin, about how the website aims to turn the grand duchy into more than a layover country for expats arriving here.
The British & Irish Film Festival returns for it's Autumn 2023 edition on the 13th of September. Festival programmer Geoff Thompson sat down with Tom this morning to talk through the programme and let people know what they can expect.
The festival will run from the 13th till the 28th of September and feature daily screenings of all genres in Cine Utopia and Cinematheque. Attendees will get the chance to contribute their vote towards the audience Prize and a a festival prize will also be awarded by a panel of expert film critics. On top of this, audience members will have the chance to engage in Q+A's with the festival's guests of honour and this year the festival will launch it's young person's short film competition for any budding young filmmakers.
The full programme can be consulted at: https://www.bifilmseason.lu/
For more than two years, Brigitta Best has been suffering from Long Covid. On Voices Matter, she tells how the illness has impacted her health and her life.
On Local Matters, Jean-Jacques Schonkert, president of the Asbl Mรคi Wellen Mรคi Wee, explains why they keep lobbying for the right to die in dignity, although euthanasia has been legal since 2009.
Since 2009, euthanasia has been legal in Luxembourg. Access however still needs to be improved. The government has recently set up an action plan. Raising awareness about the rights and procedures is the main aim.
Friendly resident and garden aficionado Hendrik Dennemeyer was back in Ara City Radio's studio to talk with Tracy Heindrichs about gardening and what to do with your lovely greenery in preparation for September.
This week's guest Suzan Noesen talked to our journalist Tracy Heindrichs about being a full-time artist in Luxembourg, her inspirations and how her recent experience in Canada shaped her art practice.
Every year, around 1.400 adults learn to write and read with the Education Ministry's department for adult education (SFA). On Local Matters, we talk to the SFA about the challenges of teaching basic skills to adults.
Those who grew up learning not the letters a b c but rather ุง ุจ ุช , find difficulties getting adjusted in Luxembourg. The alphabetization classes are meant for asylum seekers who havenโt learned our Latin alphabet, most of them speak and write in Arabic. For Local Matters, we had a visit in the classroom.
Vicky Wishof spoke with Simon this morning about her petition to the Chamber of Deputies.
From personal experience, Vicky knows that parents need more relief for chronically and irreversibly ill children while medical professionals, as well as professionals from appropriate services, urgently need more support to do quality work with families with impaired children. Her petition calls for recruiting additional medical staff and creating new access points so that families with impaired children can find the support they need.
To support Vickyโs petition, please visit: https://www.petitiounen.lu/en/sign/2840?cHash=6bcd866e9d098536e45eaba3ec00df78
Our intern Faith Duggan spent 6 weeks in and about Luxembourg discovering the culture, and talks to Tracy about various aspects of the world she navigates in here and New York. This week's topic: languages.
Our intern Faith Duggan spent 6 weeks in and about Luxembourg discovering the culture, and talks to Tracy about various aspects of the world she navigates in here and New York. This week's topic: food culture.
Mark Felten, City Manager from Differdange Municipality, and Rui Miroto went on-air with Simon to discuss the upcoming 3 Beasts Festival.
On Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th September at Parc Lasauvage, the 3 Beasts event promises to be a unique and immersive experience into the heart of the world of bikers. There will be stands of props, collectors and some of the biggest brands will be there to meet all your needs.
Concerts and activities for children are also planned! More details can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1403134973766537?ref=newsfeed
Alexandra Tsyliya, Event Coordinator for LUkraine talked with Simon today about this Saturdayโs (26th August, 2023) celebration of Ukraine's Independence Day.
This year's Ukraine Independence Day celebration theme is kites, symbolizing freedom and resilience. During the festival, both kids and adults can participate in workshops on kite making and flying.
Additionally, guests will have the chance to engage in beadwork, traditional Ukrainian Petrykivka painting, and vytyvanka workshops. The evening's headliner is the pioneers of Ukrainian hip-hop, rapcore, and funk culture - ะขNะะ, founded in the early '90s in Ukraine. Currently, TNMK is on a European charity tour to raise money for Ukrainian defenders and would like to celebrate Independence Day with a grand charity concert in Luxembourg. The event has FREE ADMISSION and start at 3pm at Hesper Park (Am Keller station, 472 Rte de Thionville, 5886 Alzingen Hesperange)
Max Felton (City Manager) and Natalia Wrona (Content Creator) from the Differdange Municipality Team joined the Breakfast Show today to talk about their upcoming Fashion Week.
Scheduled to start on Saturday, September 30th, 2023 this Fifth Edition of the Luxembourg Fashion Week aims to boost activities related to the fashion and art industry, but also to underline the country's involvement in their development.
The Luxembourg Fashion Week brings the "fashion community" together with national and international artists and designers, celebrities, journalists, bloggers and models from all over the world around the tagline "MADE IN LUXEMBOURG". Further details can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/LuxembourgFashionWeekOfficial https://www.instagram.com/luxembourg_fashion_week_lu/
Feel European in Schengen โ thatโs todayโs Local Matters recommendation for summer activities in case you spend these last weeks of summer holiday in Luxembourg.
Franco-Belgian-Luxembourgish artist Marie Lavis joined Simon on the Breakfast Show today. Marie is an illustrator, animator, graphic designer who is keen to build bridges between visual art and music.
She explores black and white, lines and shapes, music, emotions, movement, life and its complexity, immensity, symbols and patterns. Marie will be giving a guided drawing session at the Rotondesโ VOIE 15 on Thursday 17th August from 7pm.
More details can be found at https://www.rotondes.lu/en/agenda/chill-et-draw-3. Marieโs website is https://www.marielavis.com/
Our intern Faith Duggan spent 6 weeks in and about Luxembourg discovering the culture, and talks to Tracy about various aspects of the world she navigates in here and New York. This week's topic: weekend trips.
Ambre Schulz from Passerell joined Simon on the Breakfast Show to talk about how the association is helping a family of four (including two children aged 4 and 8) who have been made homeless by the National Reception Office, because they have refugee status in Greece. Passerell have launched an online kitty to help the family find accommodation and are requesting the State respect its international commitments.
More information about the the association and details on how you can help can be found at https://www.passerell.lu/
Summer means cycling season! Not everyone though has learned how to ride a bike. A visit to the terrain of the non-profit organisation Provelo who offers cycling classes for adults.
Cรฉsar Gonzรกlez Fernรกndez, co-founder of Clean Something For Nothing joined our journalist Tracy Heindrichs on EcoTalks to talk about his organisation--which encourages litter picking through an app. Find out more about the activity and initiative.
Our intern Faith Duggan spent 6 weeks in and about Luxembourg discovering the culture, and talks to Tracy about various aspects of the world she navigates in here and New York. This week's topic: transportation.
The Velosummer campaign is intended to be a motivation for people to discover the country by bike. 12 circuits, several hundred kilometres of roads reserved for cyclists. In our interview on Local Matters, Anne Haag of the general directorate for tourism tells us more.
Editor's pick: The best ice cream in Luxembourg is made in the atelier Bargello in the Gare district in a street behind Place de Paris. For todayโs Local Matters, I take you to the Gelateria Bargello where we meet Laura Fontani.
It is the first Wednesday of the month, which means that itโs time to check out some of the good and bad climate and environment news that were reported on in July. With July being the hottest month ever recorded on a global scale, leading to deaths, wildfires and other natural disasters, other news got a shorter time in the spotlight. Weโve therefore selected a few stories to keep you updated on whatโs going on in the green world.
The Bock casemates in Luxembourg-City were reopened about a month ago, after having been closed to the public for the past three years. Time for a visit for all those who spend summer in Luxembourg.
Ever heard about cuddle therapy? Elise Bally offers this professionally. On Voices Matter, Elise explains how a session with a cuddle therapist looks like, and why we all should start to cuddle more.
Whether you're a beginner or not, there's always something to learn about gardening. Aficionado Hendrik Dennemeyer joins Tracy Heindrichs in the studio on the last Wednesday of the month to talk about all things gardening!
Where did Luxembourgish come from as a language? Thatโs what weโre going to find out, with the help of Daniel Wagener, a linguist at the center for the Luxembourgish language, in this episode of No Stupid Question.
What happens if a US-resident and a Luxembourg-based UK expat exchange about the monarchy? Well, listen to find out on this third Local Matters episode on the royals.
Russian author Artem Mosgovoy popped into the ARA Radio studios to talk with Simon about his recently published semi-autobiographical novel, Spring in Siberia. Artem was born and raised in a small town in Central Siberia at the time when the Soviet Union was falling apart. He began his career as a cadet journalist in a local newspaper at just sixteen. In 2011, as Russia began legalizing its persecution of gay people, Artem left his homeland.
Since that time, he has lived in six different countries and worked as a movie extra, a yoga instructor, a busboy, and a magicianโs assistant... More details about Artem and his book can be found at www.artemmozgovoy.com
Hendrik Dennemeyer from the Ville de Luxembourg joined Simon and Tracy on the Breakfast Show to talk about the open-air Library initiative (or D'Stad liest) that opens on 16th August. The open-air library in the courtyard of the former Athรฉnรฉe (rue Notre-Dame) invites book lovers, residents and visitors to the capital to sit under the large tree in the centre of the courtyard and read a book, magazine or newspaper in a relaxed atmosphere. There will be books for young and old alike! Throughout the day and evening, there will be numerous reading sessions and workshops. Further details can be found by googling D'Stad liest.
In this episode American Faith investigates what a royal family actually does and how they retain power and sympathy of a nation.
Every summer, when Grand Duke Henri and Grande Duchess Maria Teresa are travelling โ traditionally to Southern France - the grand ducal palace in the city centre opens its doors for visitors. The Luxembourg Tourist Office offers guided tours in the palace.
Today, Simon was joined on the Breakfast Show by Marc Hauser from Rotondes to discuss this yearโs Conges Annules festival. Starting this Friday (with Luxembourgโs own Francis of Delirium and Fat Dog from the UK) and lasting for a month, the Conges Annules festival brings together an incredibly diverse and eclectic mix of musical artists and genres to help us get through the quieter Luxembourgish Summer days. Each day, ARA City Radio will be giving away a pair of tickets for the Conges Annules, so be sure to tune for a chance to win.
Luxembourgโs health minister Paulette Lenert (LSAP) last week presented the Plan National de la Santรฉ Mentaleโa national strategy to tackle the mental health problem in the grand duchy. Part of the current blue-red-green coalition agreement of 2018, the project has arrived at the cusp between governments.
Paulette Lenert, who is also the LSAPโs national lead candidate in the upcoming elections, answered a few questions about the national mental health planโalso referred to as PNSM--and how it proposes to lift the taboo on the topic and address existing systemic shortcomings.
This time around, on Voices Matter, we talked with Shivani Sondhi, a British-Indian Innovation Manager and Diversity & Inclusion Lead, about her decision to break workplace taboos and bring discussions around being a woman, inclusion and diversity to the meeting table.
Contrarily to what its name may suggest, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in the European Union. That wasnโt always the case: indeed, over a period of 250 years and 3 partitions, Luxembourg gradually but surely went from a surface of 10,700km2 to its current size of 2,586 square kilometers.
On this episode of No Stupid Question, we will glance into Luxembourgโs past with the Musรฉe Drรคi Eechelenโs curator Simone Feis and answer the question: why is the grand duchy of Luxembourg so small?
On todayโs Local Matters, we visit the Minettpark in Fond de Gras between Petange and Differdange. The Minettpark is an open-air museum that exhibits relicts of the southโs mining industry.
Determined to promote the positive impacts of biodiversity, a group of local sustainability enthusiasts launched the NaturED project as a natural learning space for students and an opportunity for the public to connect with nature. Our guest contributor Roxana Mironescu went to meet Jennifer Feschuk and Kriti Aggarwal who gave her a tour of the site in Kirchberg's central parc and shared their vision for the future.
Tracy speaks to Isabelle Marinov, lawyer turned author...how did that come about and how has the journey been.
On Local Matters in these next couple of weeks, we give you some ideas how to not be too frustrated while passing holiday at home, letโs check out some activities to explore in summer in Luxembourg. We start this tour of the country in the south this week. On top of the hill, in the woods, in Esch, we check out the Dรฉierepark, the zoo.
In the spring of 2023, Luxembourg for the first time participated in an OECD study on the level of financial literacy among the population. Considering the grand duchyโs status as a financial hub, the results were surprising: on average, the country scored 60 out of 100 on financial knowledge, behaviour and attitude, a score that was close to 50 when looking at adults aged 18 to 29.
How can a country that has such a prolific financial sector not reflect this in its educational system? What is the danger of this and what solutions exist to solve the issue?
Jessica Thyrion, a financial education adviser at the ABBL foundation for financial education, tells us.
Sarah Muller & Alex Gillander of the Center for the Luxembourgish Language (ZLS) joined the Breakfast Show to talk about their mobile exhibition, called โLuxembourg language(s)โ and the work that the Luxembourgish Online Dictionary (LOD) team do.
The traveling exhibition "Luxembourg language(s)" can currently be found at the New Gallery of the shopping center Belle Etoile, and is an opportunity for all to familiarize themselves with language and languages.The ZLS team is on site every day from 10am to 7pm to guide visitors through the exhibition.
The exhibition will then move on to the following locations in Luxembourg: โข Elves: from 5 to 9 August 2023 โข Miedernach: from 3 to 9 September 2023 โข Forum Goat buttons: from September 29 to October 4, 2023 โข Institut national des langues Luxembourg: from 23 October to 10 November 2023
Further details can be found at www.lod.lu or www.zls.lu
Sofia and Brice, two members of the collective Rise for Climate Luxembourg explain why Luxembourg's climate activists are so well-behaved.
Mateo is 7 years old and he is Luxembourg's most successful Pokรฉmon player. As one of Europe's top 15 players, he is invited to the Pokรฉmon world championship in Japan in August. In our interview, he and his dad Pedro talk about their common passion.
What's a golden visa and does Luxembourg offer it?
That's what we're finding out on this episode of No Stupid Question!
Shivani Sondhi from the Vodafone Foundation explains developments on the Bright Sky App and Website that offers support information and resources for those suffering domestic abuse.
Out on the Theaterplaz, with his back against a pole and a cup out in front of him, Charel wishes passersby a nice day, and wraps the lingering ones up in conversation. Many who walk on come back around. Charel is so good at begging, he turned the activity into a profitable business. Join Nicolas Calmes as he too converses with Charel and learns about his life story.
Some say that AI could be one of the solutions to Luxembourg's workforce shortage, but is that true? We've talked with Albert Moukheiber, a neuroscientist, psychologist and author about the potential and limitations artificial intelligence could contribute to the workplace.
Stuck in Luxembourg during the summer? That doesn't have to be a bad thing! Our intern Faith Duggan put together a list of ten things to do over the summer months, whether you want to enjoy the sun, stay away from it or just have a good time in general.
Simon was joined by author Isabelle Marinov whose latest book, Henri and the Machine, hits shops on July 6th.
When Isabelle was 9 years old, her parents gave her a red typewriter for her birthday. She began typing away, crafting stories in German and in Luxembourgish, her native language.
Growing up, โwriterโ seemed like a non-existent job description. Isabelle studied law in France and in the US and got a "proper" job. But she secretly continued to write in the evenings and on weekends. After her first son was born, she returned to her lifelong passionโโwriting, and for the first time, she thought about it as a job. Isabelle speaks four languages fluently but for a reason that defies her, English is her preferred language for prose.
Jean-Jacques Schonckert, president of Association pour le Droit de Mourir dans la Dignitรฉ Lรซtzebuerg a.s.b.l., spoke with Simon about the work they do.
The association was formed in 1988, on the initiative of the late Dr Henri CLEES and a group of determined idealists. Its objectives included the legalization of voluntary euthanasia and the guarantee of free choice of end of life which they hoped to achieve by raising public awareness and drafting a draft law.
Their efforts have been rewarded by the signing of an agreement with the Ministry of Family Affairs, Integration and the Greater Region, entering into force on 01 January 2018, which allows the Society to create a professional structure for psychological support and accompaniment in adequate premises.
Simon was joined on the Breakfast Show today by Cyrille BรHR to talk about the 13th edition of La Nuit des Merveilles, one of the most important festivals dedicated to Street Arts in Luxembourg.
For more than a decade, this extraordinary event has captivated the public by offering a unique, eclectic and extraordinary program.
Whether you are an avid street art lover or simply curious to explore new artistic expressions, you will find a unique experience here that will awaken your senses and amaze your mind.
The event takes place on the 7th and 8th july in Bettembourg. Further details can be found at https://ndm.lu/
Uli Krentz from the Luxembourg-Manx Society celebrated his birthday by joining Simon and the breakfast Show crew to talk a bit about their history and about their upcoming BBQ.
The societyโs annual Tynwald Day BBQ will be held at the Black Stuff Irish Pub in Luxembourg-Polfermillen (15 Val de Hamm, L-1714) on Wednesday 5 July 2023, from 18:00.
Tynwald Day is the national day of the Isle of Man, an island nation and self-governing British Crown Dependency located in the Irish Sea. As with every year, the organisers will be serving traditional Manx kippers as well as sausages and burgers. Everyone is welcomeโฆ Even Simon!
Anne Cuvillier, Head of Awareness and Education Development at the Unity Foundation, joined Simon on the Breakfast Show today to talk about two upcoming events they are involved withโฆ
Lรซtz Cooperate is an event organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with 15 Luxembourgish NGOs to raise awareness on international cooperation and sustainable development through entertaining workshops, music concerts and food trucks. The event takes place on Friday June 30th (1pm to 7pm) at Place De Clairefontaine.
Further details: https://www.facebook.com/events/985659522844079 Cinรฉma du Sud takes place on the 6th of July from 5.30pm to 9.30pm. It consists of a visit to the "2000m2 project" at the Haus vun der Natur in Kockelscheuer, a screening of the documentary "2040" followed by a panel discussion with representatives from CELL and Feshhaff to discover innovative and sustainable projects in Luxembourg. Further details: https://cinemadusud.wordpress.com/festival/
National statistics bureau Statec earlier in June published a report that showed that levels of satisfaction with life in Luxembourg have gone done between 2018 and 2022. This is especially the case for young people below the age of 30. But what can be done to help young people and teens find joy in life again, when they're facing crisis after crisis and a big question mark looms over what their future will look like? Clinical psychologists Esther Giebels and Cรฉcilia Grubers from Cepas shared their insight on the matter.
Christos Floros doesn't sleep. Christos is on a mission which doesn't allow him to. He wants to make politics in Luxembourg accessible to everyone, and he wants to make more people participate in politics. On Voices Matter, Christos tells us why he has committed to his mission and how he feels about Luxembourg's politics.
Sรฉraphine Mirage shows us around in Rosa Letzebuerg's Queer archive. In the past years, the Asbl has started to collect items that tell stories about the history of queer culture and queer movements in Luxembourg. The archive is growing. Photo: Wikicommons
Francesca Tavanti and Rachel Thornton from RYSE (Refugee Youth Support & Empowerment) joined Simon on the Breakfast Show today to talk about the work they do with refugees.
RYSE was created in November 2017 by 5 co-founders who, after having individually supported and accompanied young refugees in the country, decided to join forces in order to have a greater impact and reach a wider audience.
RYSE works to eliminate the barriers and obstacles that young refugees encounter to enable them to integrate into the Luxembourg labour market and become active members of their host society. Further details , including how to register as a volunteer mentor ro donate, can be found at www.ryseluxembourg.com
One month after the opening of the Rainbow centre, we went to check out what has happened so far and what is planned in the near future. Sandra Laborier, director of the Rainbow Center, is our guest on today's Local Matters.
Judith Schleder, Event & Relationship Manager for Silicon Luxembourg, talked with Simon today about the Startup World Cup they recently attended and some of the exciting events they have planned for the coming months.
The Startup World Cup winners were Circu Li-ion; a European battery upcycling startup that enables a circular lifecycle of batteries in three automated steps: 1. the dismantling of batteries, 2. the diagnosis of each cell, and 3. the reassembly based on reused components.
Circu Li-ion attended one of Silicon Luxembourgโs Startup Aperos and further details of future meet-ups can be found at https://www.siliconluxembourg.lu/
Luxembourg gets a brand new publication on queer and gender and feminist studies. The first edition of the Cahiers QGF will be published this month. On Local Matters, Sandy Artuso tells what readers can expect and which other activities the research collective LEQGF has done so far.
Every few months, posters calling for people to donate their blood are plastered all over Luxembourg. Yet, blood stock levels still approach dangerously low levels at certain times of the year. Since blood donation is a completely voluntary gestureโunless you consider the free drink and biscuit after your paymentโ, is it that people are reluctant to donate or does Luxembourg really need an absurd supply of blood for its hospitals?
To better understand why Luxembourg seems to suffer from a perpetual shortage of blood donors, and to demystify the practice itself, Vincent Ruck, communications manager at the Luxembourg Red Cross, came to talk on this episode of Whine and Shine with Tracy Heindrichs.
Alix Rassel, a Scottish national, came to Luxembourg over twenty years ago, when she was working in recruitement. Over time, her alcohol addiction became apparent--a health scare pushed her to change her ways. Rassel found the key to her journey to recovery through yoga, which she continues to practice and teach. In this episode of Voices Matter, Alix Rassel told our journalist Tracy Heindrichs about how she overcame her struggles and what keeps her going.
Michel Welterโ, Managing Partner at A-Promotions / den Atelier, joined Simon on the Breakfast Show today to talk about some of the great shows and events coming up in the next few months.
Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry (Aerosmith) AKA The Hollywood Vampires provide THE celebrity (rock) event of 2023 on June 21st! After being sold out for months, a few tickets have become available.
Set in the picturesque valley of Luxembourg City, Sirenโs Call (June 24th) is a celebration of international and local music & culture featuring Phoenix (FR), Japanese Breakfast (US), Billy Nomates (UK), The Haunted Youth (BE) and Sprints (IRE)... That's quite a line up! Rรถyksopp, Cavetown, Luxexpo Open Air, Royal Blood, and - Simonโs favourite - Kraftwerk were all discussed as wellโฆ The full agenda and booking information can be found at www.atelier.lu
Ambre Schulz from Passerell talked with Simon today and gave details of their upcoming conference about gender-based violence. Passerell receives daily migrant women and girls seeking international protection who share their stories. In an association (and less formal setting), it is easier for women to trust Passerell and share about the violence they have suffered. Part of this violence is perpetrated on these women simply because they are women.
Titled โThe relationship between the Istanbul Convention and the Geneva Convention '', the discussion takes place on Tuesday 20 June 2023 at 5pm at the Drescherhaus- 26a Rue du Chรขteau, 1329 Dommeldange.
Registration details can be found here: ttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-l2bEfyHmUDTRJ9jNmpuF5QvYCV3pf6juvBXm2mb5aPxWbQ/viewform
Stefanie Hidebrand of Kapenaker Blooms joined Simon to talk about The growing Slowflower movement.
The Slowflower movement is always trying to look at the bigger picture, considering the questions: What is the mark I will leave? Who is responsible for my behavior?
The Slowflower vision is a seasonal and sustainable flower market without toxins, without flowers having to be flown in, and flowers that are fairly produced!
Stefanie has spent 20 years finding the land for her flower field and has now embarked on a slow flower journey. There have been some twists and turns along the way.
You've made it to Luxembourg and then you realise: you don't really remember how to make friends anymore! In this week's episode of No Stupid Question, we're looking at how to meet like-minded people and build your own community in Luxembourg.
Marieke Jarvis from the commune of Kayl joined the Breakfast Show team to give more details about their Skรฉiteng Kรคlifornia Summer Events in KรคlTรฉiteng.
The municipality of KรคlTรฉiteng will present an extraordinary series of events centered around skateboarding during the summer.
Designed to captivate both the youth and the young at heart, these experiences promise to reignite the excitement and adrenaline of the past while embracing the spirit of today.
Things kick-off on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 19:00, with the grand opening of "Skรฉiteng Kรคlifornia" - SKATEBOARDING IS NOT AN EXHIBITION where legendary skateboarder and musician Claus Grabke will share his remarkable journey and insights.
The exhilaration continues on June 21st as Black Flag, led by yet another legendary skateboarder, Mike Vallely, takes centre stage at the Fรชte de la Musique in Kayl.
More info can be found at www.schungfabrik.lu
Discover the Chinese Women's Club of Luxembourg. President Julia Zhang shares all the club has to offer.
Find out more at www.cwcl.lu
Jade Bajai tells us more about the British Ladies Club - what they do, how to join and how they help newcomers integrate into Luxembourg.
www.blc.lu
Jessica Quig is a polo player at Luxembourg Roude Leiw Polo Club, where she not only shows her skills and love for the sport but also passes on this passion to the children she teaches polo to.
Many petitions over the years have asked Luxembourg's tax system to be reviewed. One of the biggest motives: the large tax wedge between single and married couples. But why is there a separate system in place between the two categories and how does it work? What kind of reform would have to take place--if at all--to satisfy everyone? That's what we're talking about on this week's episode of Whine and Shine.
At long last, the communal elections are happening on Sunday the 11th of June 2023! But what happens on the day of? What do you need to take along and what do you have to keep in mind when picking your commune's future representatives? That's what we're trying to find out in this week's No Stupid Question. Integration minister Corinne Cahen (DP) is sharing her insight on this.
Cรฉdric Metz from Mouvement Ecololgique spoke with the Breakfast Team about the NGOโs recent decision to seek out English speaking membersโฆ
Active since 1968, Mouvement Ecololgique is a politically neutral NGO in the field of the environment and sustainable development in Luxembourg. Their main objectives are to develop future oriented sustainable ideas and to maintain the quality of life for everybody.
Mouvement Ecologique is looking to organize an evening in English to talk with all interested English speakers.
Contact them at meco@oeko.lu or call 439030-1
People feel less and less safe in the city of Luxembourg and most parties do take security serious. Many want to introduce a local police unit, others aim to improve social services. On Local Matters today, we talk to the different parties about their plans in terms of security.
Photo: Brett Sayles via pexels
Security is one of the most controversial issues in the city and gets mediatised - traditionally before the elections. Nevertheless, many people are concerned about security in the city. On Local Matters today, we check out how the parties aim to make the city of Luxembourg a safer place. Photo: Noe Nei via Pixabay
Vanessa Cum from the Fรชte de la Musique ASBL joined the Breakfast Show team to discuss the series of concerts happening in Luxembourg City and across the country from 16th June.
Since 2000 in Luxembourg City, the Fรชte de la Musique has offered amateur and professional musicians the opportunity to perform during small free concerts in the public space. Each year, the event attracts a large audience of all ages who can discover a vast repertoire of "live" music (classical music, jazz, rock, world music, hip-hop, etc.) by strolling through the streets of the capital.
Full details of the events taking place in the city and throughout the country between 16 - 21 June can be found at www.fetedelamusique.lu
How do the parties in the City of Luxembourg aim to increase citizens' participation in local decision-making? For today's Local Matters, we have asked three parties about their plans, the green party dรฉi Greng, the Pirates and Mir d'Vollek.
Photo: UN Women via flickr
To finish our round-up on the local parties' proposals on how to improve the mobility in and around Luxembourg-City, our last two guests to speak on Local Matters today come from the Pirates and the CSV.
The time to decide has come. We have five days left until the municipal elections. On Local Matters today, we focus on the solutions that the different parties propose for the traffic problems in the city of Luxembourg. In this piece, we compare the ideas of three parties, the Democratic Party DP, the Green Party Dei Greng and Mir dโVollek, we the people.
Exactly five days are left before the municipal elections on Sunday, it's time to decide. On Local Matters today, we talk about how the VDL parties imagine the mobility of the future. Our first guests come from the Luxembourg Socialist workersโ party LSAP and the Alternative Reform Party adr. Later today, we will add the other parties' ideas.
On Local Matters, we have invited the VDL candidates for the socialist workers' party LSAP and for the governing Democratic Party DP to ask them how they want to bring the capital's society closer together. This week, Local Matters is all about social cohesion and the sense of belonging to a society, and about how the city's parties plan to strengthen these ties.Photo: Hans via Pixabay
Bus driver in Australia, banker in Luxembourg, and now an artist: Benjamin Michaels a.k.a Benny J Artist has done it all. What motivates him: Nail Patella Syndrome, a degenerative condition that gradually causes him more pain.
Exploring and documenting his pain through different art practicesโlike writing, photography and stand up comedy, Benny J Artist looks at the big and small things in life.
In this episode of Voices Matter, the Luxembourg-based artist shares why he has changed careers so often, and how he lives his life with Nail Patella Syndrome.
By the time they're 13, most children in the Luxembourgish school system will have switched course languages 3 times. From learning in Luxembourgish in pre-school, to learning how to read and write in primary school in German, to then switching to French for some of the subjects once they are in 7th grade. This can be difficult for students who don't encounter these languages at home. So in this episode of Whine and Shine, we're looking at why this system exists, what its benefits are and what is done to help students of different linguist backgrounds succeed too.
LUkraine asbl is a Luxembourg-based nonprofit that unites the Ukrainian Community in Luxembourg, increases awareness and contributes to the humanitarian crisis relief in Ukraine.Olena Klopota - General Secretary for LUkraine - spoke with Simon today about the Ukrainian Days in Luxembourg (UA Days), the festival of Ukrainian culture that offers various activities to learn and experience its richness while fostering the cultural exchange between Ukraine and Luxembourg.The festival includes a number of events - music, cinema, art, fashion, and photography - and takes place in various locations until June 15, 2023.Further program information can be found at https://uadays.lu/
With Luxembourg's municipal elections just around the corner, the term "affordable housing" is featured in bold in every speech and campaign, regardless of which political party is taking to the stage. But what do politicians mean when they refer to "affordable housing"? Affordable for whom? That's what our journalist Tracy Heindrichs is trying to figure out on this episode of No Stupid Question.
How do the parties plan to strengthen social ties and bring people closer together? That's this week's question on Local Matters. Our guests today are Ana Correia and Aseem Kshirsagar for the left party Dรฉi Lenk and Tom Weidig for the Alternative Reform party ADR.Photo: Silke Gebel via flickr
How to strengthen the social ties in the neighborhoods? How to build new neighborhoods where people do live and not only sleep? How to make everyone feel like they belong to the community? On Local Matters this week, we ask the politicians how they aim to improve living together in Luxembourg-City. For today's episode, we invited the candidates for CSV and dรฉi Greng on the microphone.
Many have wondered, but few have asked...what is actually the role of the local municipalities in Luxembourg? Tracy takes on the topic and asks questions of Syvicol, the association of Luxembourg cities and municipalities that aims to promote and defend the interests of communes.
More space for pedestrians in the city - this is the main demand of the Zentrum fir urban Gerechtegkeet (ZUG). In our interview on Local Matters, the NGO presents their political demands ahead of the municipal elections.
Graffiti - the youth show on Radio ARA. An exceptional program for youth to learn the all aspects of radio including production and even having conversations about topics that interest you.For more information - graffiti.lu.
Kulturpass is a great program that ensures that art is accessible to all and the cost is not a factor.Find out more at kulturpass.lu
Whereas the Democratic Party (DP) has concrete numbers on how much money is going to be spent on housing in the next years, others aim to experiment with new forms of housing. On Local Matters today, the green party dรฉi Greng and the DP present their solutions for the housing crisis in Luxembourg-city.Photo: GilPe via wikicommons
Before starting to bombard you with information on the parties' election manifestos, on Local Matters, we take some time to talk about Luxembourg's parties in general. This intro is a smooth entry into local politics and a solid information basis.
Accelerated construction authorization, an increased tax for empty apartments, more space for families: All Luxembourg-City parties have a plan on how to solve the housing crisis. All parties want to build and some have additional other approaches. On Local Matters this week, the Luxembourg-City parties explain their solutions to the housing crisis. Today, our guests are from the Dรฉi Lenk, the CSV and the ADR.Photo: VDL Phototheque Charles Soubry
While Luxembourg celebrates three years of free public transport, for many the basic infrastructure for the daily or weekly work commute remains frustrating. For many others, the weekly business commute to Brussels remains the biggest frustration
Almost 20 % of non-Luxembourgish residents have registered to vote in the municipal elections. Compared to the last election, this is a huge increase. However, the Association for migrant workers (Asti) drafted an open letter to denounce the low turnout. In our interview, Sergio Ferreira, the head of political campaigning for Asti, explains why 20% in Asti's eyes is not enough for democracy.
Julia and Yuko talk about Greenfingers in Luxembourg and how to get involved with gardening.
Kate Ensor is on her path towards more mindfulness. As she keeps learning, the techniques of mindful approaches to life have helped her to overcome depressive episodes and personal struggles. In her classes, she teaches mindfulness to others.
Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia, a country of 3.3million people which despite this relatively large number is one of the least densely populated countries in the world. Outside of the capital, the landscape of the country is largely made up vast and rolling grasslands known as the steppe where nearly 30 percent of Mongoliaโs population still live a nomadic or semi nomadic lifestyle, moving around the country with their livestock, travelling on horseback and living in large round tents called Yurts. Apart from these remaining nomads, 50% of the population live in Ulaanbaatar itself in relative modernity so it makes sense that there is a busy nightlife and music scene. It hasnt always been like that though. Between the 1920s and 1990s Mongolia was ruled by the Mongolian Peoples Revolutionary Party a communist, soviet aligned government that tried to use music as an ideological tool. Under their reign, all traditional forms of music had to be stripped of any religious or spiritual associations and any diversity in instruments or distinctive musical traditions associated to one ethnic group or the other had to be eliminated so a that all music in the country followed a nationalist and socialist agenda in form and content. Western music was of course completely forbidden but in the 1960s and 1970s it was impossible to stop the infiltration of pop and rock influences seeping into the country. Soyol Erdene are known as the first ever rock band in Mongolia. Soyol Erdene, which roughly translates as Cultural Jewel were formed in 1971 when the Minister of Culture gathered four young musicians and said โEngland has a band, the beatles of four young men. Why shouldnโt we have a similar band?โ. And so was born Soyol Erdene. During the years under the communist regime the band worked hard performing at official events and concerts. Their music consisted of Mongolian Folk songs in a rock style arrangement and their lyrics were often lifted from famous mongolian writers. Despite this they were often criticised by the governmentโs censorship department for promoting western music styles and fashions. In the early 1990s, Mongolia transitioned from a Communist regime to a multi-party system with a market economy. All of a sudden, the Western music that had previously been forbidden was now available, and young musicians started to gravitate to the sounds of western pop music and use it in their own music, reproducing the sounds of their favorite bands with Mongolian lyrics. All of a sudden it was also ok to celebrate pre-soviet Mongolian musical traditions and this has led to a fascinating phenomenon of Mongolian bands blending the traditional music of the country with modern western music forms. One of the first bands to do that was a band called Altan Urag, a pioneering band in the genre of Mongolian Folk Rock which blends modern rock music with the traditional instruments and most notably the technique of Mongolian throat singing, a very unique vocal technique where one vocalist produces two pitches simultaneously.Magnolian is a Mongolian modern indie folk artist who has already found success outside of Ulaanbaatar, he sings his songs in both Mongolian and english, recording separate versions of each song. He recently played at the famous south by southwest festival in the united states and his style is described as Ulaanbaatarโs answer to leonard cohen meets the nation.The Hu is another band that have shot to huge global success since they appeared on the Ulaanbaatar scene in 2016 that, like Altan Urag, fuse elements of traditional mongolian music like throat singing but this time with the style of heavy metal. Bodhikuu is another artist from ulaanbatar who is bringing traditional mongolian music into the future, blending samples of traditional music and recordings from the mongolian soviet era with hip hop beats.
Tokyo is the capital of Japan, with a population of 13 million people, it is known as a place where the ultra modern and futuristic sits comfortably next to ancient tradition. Today we hear some legendary japanese music that broke new ground when it was released in the 1970s and 1980s as well as some modern pop music and electronic music by young artists that are active in Tokyo today. When you think of Tokyo, images of neon lights, futuristic technology, and almost science fiction-esque environments might be the first thing that comes into some peoples heads and itโs true that Tokyo has for a long time been a center of technological innovation. And this is particularly true when it comes to music technology. In fact some of the most famous brands of electronic music instrumentation come from Japan including the likes of Korg, Roland and Yamaha and a lot of the most well known and recognised sounds in electronic music and modern pop come from drum machines and synthesizers that were developed by these companies in Japan. It should be no surprise then that one of the most influential and pioneering bands in the history of electronic music comes from Tokyo. In the late 1970s the Yellow Magic Orchestra a futuristic boyband formed of musicians Haruomi Hosono, Yukihiro Takahashi and Ryuichi Sakamoto emerged onto the scene with a groundbreaking form of electronic pop music powered by drum machines and synthesizers that would go on to immortalize them as important pioneers of electronic music second only to the likes of Kraftwerk who were doing similar things in Europe at the same time. Each of the members of YMO would go on to become hugely important figures in the world of electronic and experimental music. Ryuichi Sakamoto's Riot in Lagos is one of the first popular music recordings that features a Roland 808 Drum machine and that many people say can be considered to be the first example of Electro Music which would become huge in the development of hip hop a few years later in the United States thanks to music by the likes of Afrika bambaata and Hashim. Where Ryuichi Sakomoto is widely regarded for the influence he has had on avant garde electronic and film music. Haruomi Hosono is known as one of the most influential musicians in the history of Japanese Pop music in fact he is credited with shaping the sound of japanese pop music for decades. J pop is the term used to describe modern day popular Japanese Pop Music. Like K pop in Korea and Canto Pop in Hong Kong itโs the type of music that fills stadiums with adoring young fans and which blends japanese lyrics and melodies with for standardised forms of western pop music. It has changed a lot since the 1960s when J-pop is supposed to have been birthed. Namie Amuro is an artist that has been called the Madona of J pop. She was active on the J pop scene between 1992 and 2018. This episode was quite focused on electronic music and electronic pop music made with synthesizers and Drum machines which in many ways is very fitting as Japan is a hub for the production of those kinds of instruments but Japan also has an amazing Psych Rock history, thereโs the whole world of J-pop which we briefly skimmed over today as well as plenty of other kinds of music from the country. As always this is just a snap shot and itโs worth going to do a bit more digging of your own if you liked any of what you heard here.
Tom's guest this morning was dietician Diana Reid who came on the Breakfast Show to talk about a new series of online support groups for young people suffering with eating disorders. Diana is a Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist and offers ersonalized medical nutrition counseling for individuals, couples and families in Luxembourg. According to Diana there has been an increase in the number of cases of eating disorders in young people since the pandemic. Eating disorders can take many forms such as binge-eating, bulimia and anorexia and can manifest in young people for various reasons including genetic dispositions and environment and social inflences. These online group sessions will provide a safe space for young people to discuss their eating disorders without judgement and in collaboration with others that are going through similar struggles. The sessions start on Wednesday 3rd of May and will run every Wednesday for 6 weeks. Potential participants are still welcome to register by sending an email to diana@theglobaldietitian.comFor more information about Diana and her work go to: www.theglobaldietitian.com
In this special report for Earth Day Tom talks to Amota Ateneka, Baniti Semilota and Ruth Cross from Kiribati about life in their country and what the future holds for the pacific island nation that is facing the challenges of climate change.Kiribati is made up of 33 coral atolls in the Central Pacific Ocean. With an average island altitude of 1-2m above sea level, the 119,000 inhabitants of Kiribati are at risk of becoming the worldโs first climate refugees if climate change causes the 45 to 76cm increase in sea levels that is scientifically predicted by the year 2100.The coral atoll geography of Kiribati also mean that it's particularly vulnerable. These days rising sea levels are noticeably having an effect on daily life in Kiribati, retreating shorelines caused by erosion are causing people to move around the islands and the fresh water supply has been contaminated by infiltrating sea water. Amota Ateneka is a university student from Kiribati who is currently studying at the University of Kentucky in the USA. While he plans on returning to Kiribati one day, it is his priority to set up a life for his children in the USA or Australia in order for them to have security in the case of Kiribati falling victim to the rising oceans. He has also started a Facebook page called I'm Proud To Be I-Kiribati on which he shares videos of the traditional dances, cultural heritages and achievements of Kiribati as a way to preserve his countries traditions. Baniti Semilota is a climate activist and law student studying at the University of the South Pacific on the island of Tarawa in Kiribati. She is the founder the Tungaru Youth Action youth group and holds trainings to educate the future generations of Kiribati about the oncoming danger of climate change. In her eyes the future of Kiribati has to be fought for and the path to a safe future is through adaptation, innovation and raising awareness. Ruth Cross holds similar views to Baniti but is concerned with developing the nation's resources and infrastructure to combat climate change. As the founder of the Tarawa Rotary club and a development worker with the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme Ruth works on various projects such as vaccine administration, improving food security and combatting salt water intrusion into the drinking water supply, one of the most urgent problems faced by Kiribati. Our conversations with Amota, Baniti and Ruth have shown three people that have deep connections with their homeland that are determined to fight to protect the future of their country through preserving its traditions and preparing it for the oncoming future. Not just on Earth Day but every day it is important the people in the west realise that the actions taken here and now, though not immediately obvious, have direct consequences on life somewhere on the planet. For more information about the projects our guests are involved in:https://kiribati-data.sprep.orghttps://www.facebook.com/tungaruyouthactionhttps://www.facebook.com/proudKiribati
Clarisse Fahrtmann from the publications department of Mudam joined us on the Breakfast Show to talk us through us through what goes on behind the scenes of a part of the museum, which some might be less familiar with but which is an important part of the museumโs output.Clarisse studied art history at Central Saint Martins and NYU before beginning to work in publishing in New York. Before joining the team at MUDAM she worked at Sotheby's putting together their sales catalogs.Clarisse is responsible for putting together the books that Mudam publish alongside their programme of exhibitions. From making editorial decisions about what to include with a book, working with graphic designers to choosing which materials and paper to use she oversees the process of creating the books from start to finish. Recently Clarisse has worked on books for Zoe Leonard and Peter Halley and is currently working on a book about the work of Luxembourgish artist Michel Majerus who currently has an exhibition running at the museum.Next time you're in MUDAM make a point of visiting the gift shop and checking out their publications!For more information go to www.mudam.com
For Amรฉlie Dolo, excessive debts are strongly connected with health issues. One the one hand, people often have to make debts in order to stay healthy. On the other hand, debts make sick. Amรฉlie Dolo is the head of the Inter-Actions' overindebtedness counseling service. In our interview on Local Matters, she explains how debts and health are related.
Michel Fries talks about the incredible sport of rowing in Luxembourg and how to get involved.www.luxrow.org
Benoit Quisquater talks about Pickleball in Luxembourg, how to play, and how to get involved.www.letzpickleball.lu
Tom's guest on the Breakfast Show this morning was Stilbe Schroeder, curator at the Casino art gallery in Luxembourg City, who came on the show to tell us about two exhibitions that will be opening soon as part of the European Month of Photography. The European Month of Photography takes place biannually in capitals around Europe. The theme for this year's edition is 'Rethinking Identity'. In response to this the team at Casino has collaborated with Luxembourgish organisation Cafe Creme to co-curate the exhibition 'Bodies of Identities' that will feature the work of 20 artists from around the world and take place on the 1s floor gallery of Casino. On the ground floor, the exhibition 'Tills' by experimental photographer Raphael Lecoquierre in collaboration Lou Drago will take place, dealing with the topics of time and evolution featuring gradually morphing soundscapes and physical media. Both exhibitions will have an opening night on the 6th of May, with a drinks reception, refreshments and DJ. The exhibitions will run until the 10th of September and Entrance to the exhibitions is free with no need to reserve in advance.
The Ligue Mรฉdico-sociale offers consultancy for people who've spent more money than they actually have. In our interview, Christian Schumacher, the head of the department, explains how one gets into overindebtedness and which ways can lead out of it.
Cordula Schnuer joins Tom this week for Delano's Top Of the Week to talk about the upcoming report on reduced working hours in Luxembourg that has been commissioned by the government.Her event pics for this week included: Wednesday, 26 April: The 1928 silent film The Passion of Joan of Arc is being shown with live music at the Philharmonie. Orlando Consort, a British group, perform 16th century vocal music with the film. That starts at 8pm and tickets are available via philharmonie.lu Saturday 29 April: The annual Duck Race returns to the Grund. Thousands of ducks will be sent on a race down the Alzette. You can buy a duck for โฌ5 for the chance of winning a car or a bicycle. Proceeds go to different good causes and there is food, drink, childrenโs entertainment etc. More info on duckrace.luSaturday, 29 April: Comedy show Failing in Love at the Altrimenti cultural centre in Luxembourg City from 8pm. Information and tickets are available via Altrimenti.lu
Miriam R. Krรผger has dedicated her arts to raising awareness and combatting violence against women. In our interview on Local Matters, she explains why and how she uses her art to put a spotlight on this issue. The interview is part of this week's Local Matters series on domestic violence.
The Unity Foundation is a Luxembourg-based NGO that is committed to the empowerment of communities through education. With projects around the world as well as in Luxembourg, they support local partners to build capacity for education and training development. This May, they will launch a new initiative called the Unity Run 42 which will be taking palce as part of the ING Luxembourg night marathon. Fernand Schaber and Anne Cuvilier from the organisation joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about it. The Unity Run 42 is an intiative started by the Unity Centre to encourage increased physical activity in children and adolescents in Luxembourg in the wake of the pandemic. Participating schools will have 42 students present at the ING Night marathon that will run 1 km of the entire course each in a relay run. This first edition will feature 3 secondary schools and the hope is that more schools will participate in the run each year. Find out more information about the unity foundation at https://unityfoundation.lu/
A few months ago, Pascale Zaourou published her second book. "Les bleus invisibles" (Invisible bruises) is a collection of poems about psychological domestic violence. Pascale talks about her book and about her experience. The interview is part of this week's Local Matters on domestic violence.
Out Of The Crowd Festival is back in Kulturfabrik on the 29th of April for the 19th Edition of the festival. Programmer Nicolas Przeor joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk through the line up and everything else that the festival has in store.The Out of The Crowd festival brings a line up of Indie, alternative and post punk bands offering impressive and well known headline sets alongside the best of exciting up and coming artists from around the world. Since its first edition in 2004 it has played host to names like Battles, Iceage, And So I Watch You From Afar and many more as well as giving a stage to some of the best that Luxembourg's alternative music scene has to offer.This Year's line up includes Kakumori (LU), Sheebaba (LU), Dives (AT), Ada Oda (B), joe & The Shit Boys(UK), JW Francis (USA), Fat Dog (UK), O (UK), Folly Group(UK), La Jungle (B) Dan Deacon (USA) and Beak> (UK)Tickets and Further Info Can be found at www.ootc.com
This weekend Rotondes hosts the PicElectroNic a festival for headbanging kids and grooving parents. Festival programmers Marc Hauser and Joelle Linden. joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about everything that the festival has in store. On Saturday and Sunday, the whole family can come down and enjoy live concerts, theatrical performances, interactive installations, workshops, DJ sets, a silent disco, and musical cinema. The festival has a bit of something for everyone to keep the whole family entertained.Tickets can be purchased as day passes or for the whole weekend with children under the age of 3 years old entering free of charge. For more information head to www.rotondes.lu
The Luxembourg Red Cross offers a service for perpetrators of domestic violence. The aim of the service Riicht eraus is to prevent people from becoming violent again. In our interview on Local Matters today, Laurence Bouquet, the director of the service Riicht eraus at the Luxembourg Red Cross, explains how this works and why it is necessary.
Delano's Top of the Week returned today after a bank holiday break last week. Joining Tom on the show was Cordula Schnuer who came in to talk about the review to Luxembourg's national energy and climate plan which the government will be presenting this afternoon (Monday 17th April).All EU countries had to submit such a plan to the European Commission in 2019. They set out how they will achieve the EUโs goal to reduce emissions by 55% by 2030 and become carbon neutral by 2050. That also includes targets to increase the share of renewable energies from 11% in 2020 to 25% by 2030 and to increase energy efficiency resulting in a reduction of demand between 40 to 44%, for example by improving insulation of homes.Itโs mandatory under the EU strategy for each member country to submit an updated version of the plan by 30 June this year. That is meant to give countries an opportunity to set more ambitious targets, take into account the latest research and findings, for example from the UNโs Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (the IPCC).Later this afternoon the prime minister together with the ministers for the economy, energy, and environment, climate and sustainability will present the draft update. That should already include input, for example from the citizensโ climate council that was convened last year and where a group of 100 people developed proposals and recommendations for the government on how to tackle the climate crisis. But the document as a whole must also be opened for public consultation so that NGOs or institutional players like industry and business federations can submit their opinions. But also any regular citizen can comment and leave their remarks. For the first version, it was 328 people and 30 NGOs and other groups who gave their feedback.Cordula started her event recommendations by reminding listeners that today is the last day for foreign nationals living in Luxembourg to register to vote in the upcoming municipal elections.She also recommends: Wednesday 19 April: Django Batesโ Belovรจd. Django Bates in a British jazz pianist who teams up with a double bass and drums for his jazz trip Belovรจd. They are playing at the Philharmonie from 7.30pm with an artists talk just before the performance from 7pm. Saturday 22 April: Open day of Luxembourgโs institutions. You can visit parliament, different ministries, the state council, the central bank. Itโs an opportunity to look inside some beautiful and historic buildings in Luxembourg that arenโt otherwise accessible to the public. Itโs also an opportunity to meet with lawmakers and public officials. Also on 22 April at 4pm: Lecture by Juliet Jacques, a writer and filmmaker based in London on transgender lives and representation at Mudam. Hosted in the framework of an exhibition by US transgender artist Tourmaline. Thereโs no extra fee for the lecture but you have to pay entrance to the museum.Her personal pick was a book: The Brutish Museums - The Benin Bronzes, Colonial Violence and Cultural Restitution.
Ana-Luisa Teixeira an Joy Hellers from Rethink Your Clothes joined Tom on the Breakfast show to talk about the work that their organization does to promote sustainable fashion in Luxembourg ahead of the 2nd edition of their upcycled fashion show that takes place on the 26th of April at Abbey Neumunster in Luxembourg City, Rethink Your Clothes is a collaboration between Caritas and Fairtrade Luxembourg. Two organisations that work in different ways to promote sustainability in Luxembourg. Joy reminds us that as well as fair trade coffee and chocolate, there is fair trade cotton and that buying clothes with the fair trade certificate can ensure that there haven't been human rights abuses in the supply chain of our clothes. Under the Caritas banner, Ana-Luisa operates the Letz refashion centre in Luxembourg city, a hub for everything to do with upcycling and giving new life to used clothes which can often be a sustaianbable alternative to buying new clothes. On the 26th of April Rethink your clothes will hold the 2nd edition of their upcycled fashion fashion show at the Abbey Neumunster. The show will feature clothes made by fashion desginers from Luxembourg, France, germany, belgium and Ghana who work in a sustainable manner using second hand and upcycled fabric. More information can be found at www.rethink.lu
San Francisco is a city of roughly 800,000 people located on the west coast of the USA in California famous for its spectacular golden gate bridge, large China town district and vibrant LGBTQI+ community. These days it is known as a commercial hub for large tech companies and a homebase to tech workers, just a stones through away from Silicon Valley but back in the 1960s the city became known worldwide for very different reasons. In the late 1960s hundreds of thousands of young people descended on the haight-ashbury neighbourhood in San Francisco at the intersection of the streets with the same names in a pilgrimage that became known as the summer of love. This was the birth of the hippie movement that would see the birth of flower power, anti-war protests, free love and acceptance of the consumption of psychedelic drugs popularised for a whole generation. This was a movement that opened the doors for creativity and popularised a number of influential bands from the period such as the grateful dead, jefferson airplane, janis joplin and sly and the family stone in a movement that would go on to become known as the โSan Francisco Soundโ One band that were right at the heart of the hippie scene that blew up around the haight ashbury neighbourhood in the late 1960s was Jefferson Airplane. Their 1967 album surrealistic pillow was one of the most significant recordings of the so called summer of love and shot the band to fame making them the first band from the bay area associated with what became known as the San Francisco Sound to achieve commercial success. Jefferson Airplane beame pioneers of psychedelic rock and would go on to headline the infamous Woodstock Festival of 1969 as well as the first ever edition of the ISle Of Wight festival in the UK. Another band as heavily associated with the summer of love and the hippy scene of height ashbury of the late 1960s as Jefferson Airplane, is The Greateful Dead, a group of musicians fronted by the charismatic Jerry Garcia that would become hugely popular around the united states and worshiped by an army of their fans known as deadheads. Despite the term 'San Francisco Sound', what united these bands was more a geographical tie and subcultural identification than a particular sound. When the term is used it generally refers to the group of musicians that gravitated around the haight-ashbury hippy scene of the time. These bands each had their own characteristic sound and all used rock and roll as a departure point but then used the form to explore new ways of making music, different chord progressions, emphasis on other instruments such as the bass and drums over the guitar and alternative lyrical themes. They would play concerts together and for each other and thus solidifying a solid scene identity for san francisco at the time, most notably at the monterey pop festival that happened 120 miles away fom San Francisco in 1967 and featured all the bands from the time that youโll hear in this episode of city scenes and which can be seen as a defining moment in the rise to popularity of the San Francisco Sound bands.. Another key member of the san francisco sound was Janis Joplin singing alongside the band known as Big Brother and the holding company. Sadly, Joplin would go on to pass away in 1970, becoming another tragic member of the infamous 27 club. Sly & The Family Stone were a group of hippies that drew influence from soul and incorporated horns and brass instruments into their sound and are notable as being one of the first racially integrated bands of the era. The Brian Jonestown Massacre surfaced in 1990 as a chaotic but prolific group of musicians fronted by singer Anton Newcombe that definitely owe a part of their sound to the routes of psychedelic rock that began with likes of Jefferson Airplane. The Brian Jonestown Massacre have gone on to become an insanely prolific outfit releasing over 25 albums making them legends of the modern global psych rock scene.
Four days left - the last chance to get registered as a voter for the municipal elections. During the past months, the Zentrum fir politesch Bildung (ZPB) has been informing about the upcoming elections and encouraging people to be an active citizen and vote. On Local Matters, Annaik Garin tells us about their Super-Wal-Kiermes, an election fun fair stand.
Less than one week is left for foreign nationals to register as voters in the municipal elections. On Local Matters this week, we focus once more on the right to vote and why to use it. For our first imterview, we've invited Marc Piron in the studio. tells us about Asti's project Let's vote.
Claire Schadeck from CID Fraen an Gender was Tom's guest on the breakfast show this morning. The CID Fraen an Gender is a womenโs rights NGO that campaign to promote gender equality here in luxembourg. They recently released a report that included a list of measures that they want national political parties to introduce into their policies in the run up to the national elections here in October.The report calls for things like a reduction in the pension gap , improved data gathering on inequality and increased considerations for women's experiences navigating things like public transport and poorly lit street areas. As Claire explains, people are encouraged to read the report and to encourage their governmental representatives to take the report to heart in their policies. Find out more about CID Fraen an Gender and read the report at https://cid-fg.lu/en/
For this week's City Scenes tweโve landed in a city that is a goldmine when it comes to amazing music. This is a city that lives and breathes music, located in south America, with a population of more than 6 million people, famous for its beaches, its carnival and of course its music. This week we are in Rio De JaneiroThe breathtaking city of Rio De Janeiro or Cidade Maravilhoso as it is known, is the 2nd biggest city in Brazil after Sao Paulo and a cultural and artistic hub. It is also a popular tourist spot and for many people when they think of Rio De Janeiro they think of one thing - And that is Carnival. Every year millions of people take to the streets in Rio De Janeiro for the spectacle of the carnival parades, a huge celebration of brazillian culture soundtracked by the sound of a music style known as samba. Samba is a form of brazilian music that brings together a wide variety of percussion instruments and portuguese brazilian singing. The origins of samba has routes in the traditional music of African slaves that were forcibly transported to brazil dating back to the 16th century. These days samba is a national symbol for brazil and is recognised as part of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO. Brazilโs Colonial past is in fact directly linked to the sounds that have been created in the country over the years. This melding of cultures, traditions and music from portuguese settlers, african slaves that were brought to brazil, indigenous people of brazil as well as the influence of american and european popular music throughout the ages is what has given Brazil such a unique cultural and musical identity. These conditions have led to the birth of innovative genres of music that are totally unique to Brasil such as samba, Bossa nova, Tropicalia and MPB or musica popular brasileira. In the late 1950s and early 60s a pioneering guitarist and recording artist called Joao Gilberto, introduced Brazil to a new sound. Using a nylon string guitar played with the fingers rather than a pick, introducing unconventional chords, accompanied by some subtle familiar samba rhythms and using two microphones at once to record guitar and vocals separately, meaning that the vocals could be sung softly and still have the same presence on a recording, Gilberto began to call this new style of music Bossa Nova. Bossa nova went on to become hugely popular all over the world and that is in no small part thanks to a track that Gilberto recorded along with his wife Astrud and a famous American Jazz musician called Stan Getz. The Girl From Ipanema is a song named after the famous Ipanema beach in Rio that would immortalise the legend of Rio Janeiro and Bossa Nova in music. Moving on From Bossa Nova, we look at another genre that was invented in Brasil in the 1960s and which like Bossa Nova built up on the foundation of Samba that already has such a huge place in Brazilian culture by this point. In the 1960s, an artist from Rio De Janeiro called Jorge Ben rose to fame with the release of a Bossa Nova song called Mas Que Nada. Jorge Ben would continue to innovate Brazilian music though and is known as the godfather of a genre called Samba Rock which took the rhythmic elements of samba and combined them with elements of american rock and soul that were also popular in Brazil at the time. In the 1970s Brasil had a thriving soul, funk and boogie scene and thereโs been a huge resurgence in popularity for music from that period in nightclubs around the world in recent years. In the 90s another pioneering musician called Fernanda Abreu was one of the first brazilian artists to use sampling and digital recording to create her own brand of downtempo Funk and R&B which gained her the title of โBrazilโs first lady of funkโ.
A new Exhibition called Conduits: Paintings From the 1980s by American Artist Peter Halley opened last week at MUDAM. Tom went down on opening night to check out the exhibition and got a chance to talk to Peter about his work. Peter Halley is an artist that began his career in the 1980s when he developed a highly personal style of painting that gained him international recognition as one of the leading artists in a movement called neo-conceptualism. His paintings are made up of a series of brightly colored squares, rectangles and straight line "conduits" that connect different areas of the canvas. Looking at them you get a sense of things like circuit boards, electrical connections or even abstracted urban architecture and buildings connected by roads and paths. Halleyโs paintings deal with subjects like communication, urban life and our increasing interaction with electronic and even digital worlds. And given that he developed this style of painting at a time before the dawn of the cell phone or even the internet, heโs often been credited as having somehow predicted the future in his art. Conduits: Paintings from the 1980s which focuses on the paintings that Halley made during the early stages of his career is open until the 15th of October. For more info go to: https://www.mudam.com/exhibitions/conduits-paintings-from-the-1980s
The Anna Lindh Foundation is an international network of civil society associations that aims to improve collaboration between the central European countries, North Africa and Middle East. In several countries, associations create national networks within this umbrella. In Luxembourg, the Anna Lindh Foundation has 31 member associations. On Local Matters, Benjamin George Coles interviews Karine Bouton, the Head of the Luxembourg network of the Anna Lindh Foundation. This is the third part of this week's Local Matters on participatory democracy.
The EU Democracy Rally is a participatory democracy bootcamp that had its first week-long edition in Luxembourg last summer.For the second of this week's Local Matters episodes on participatory democracy, Benjamin spoke to TeeKay Kreissig, Karolina Mazetyte and Philipe Ternes, three of the organisers.
Citizens' involment is the main component of participatory democracy. To discover how this can look like, Benjamin George Coles talked to a few participants at the Project Design Forum. This is the first episode in this week's Local Matters series on participatory democracy.
How to teach kids if you don't speak the same language? How to cope with a large variety of backgrounds and cultures in one school class. On Voices Matter, Rila Berta Reis interviews Dayana Culibrk, a teacher in a welcome class in a lycรฉe in Differdange.
The Chinese women's club celebrates their 5th anniversary this spring. In our interview, president Julia Zhang explains why the need for such a community exists.
Pierre Bohnert is 44 years old, 1,5 years ago, he was diagnosed with autism, the Asperger's syndrome to be precise. On Local Matters, Pierre tells us how this diagnosis has changed his work life and how he coped before the diagnosis.
The National Ice Hockey Championships Semi Finals and Finals take place this weekend in Luxembourg. Head of communication for Ice Hocky Luxembourg Liam McEvoy and Ice Hockey player Mara Wagner joined Tom in the studio this morning to talk us through what you can expect from the tournament. Ice Hockey is a growing sport in Luxembourg with 8 teams in the national league. This weekend all 8 of them will battle it out at the kockelscheuer ice rink for the title of national champions. The tournament looks set to be an exciting event and will feature guest appearances from Luxembourgish Prime Minister Xavier Bettel and ex NHL player and Canadian national team coach Marc Habscheid.Tickets and information can be found at www.icehockey.lu
Thibauld Milan President of Bear Dukes joined Tom on the radio this morning to talk about the events that they organise in Luxembourg and their work in the Luxembourg LBTQI+ community. Bear Dukes is an association that organise LGBTQI+ events in Luxembourg. As well as hosting regular parties in venues like Rotondes, they organise Bear Pride in October and an annual Mister Bear pageant. For more information about their events and how to get involved in the community go to www.bears.lu
"People with disabilities have the recurrent need for job counseling, not only for a limited period, but time and time again during their whole career." Such an offer however doesn't exist yet in Luxembourg, Joel Delvaux, responsible for workers with disabilities at OGBL, says. in our interview, Joel talks about the needs that workers with disabilities have, and about what has to be done to improve their chances on the work market.
What needs to be done to increase the chances of a long term employment for people with disabilities? To address these challenges on a case-to-case basis, the ministry for family, integration and the greater region hired a dozen people as inclusion assistants. In our interview on Local Matters, we talk to minister Corinne Cahen about this project.
Tom's guest on the Breakfast Show this morning was Luxembourgish singer-songrwriter Hannah Ida who has just released a new track entitled "J'aime" Hannah is currently based between Vienna and Luxembourg and she told Tom that this new song was started while she was in isolation in Vienna with Covid. The song deals with the issues of negative feelings around body image and in creating the song, Hannah reached out to her friends to send her recordings of their own feelings about body image. The clips can be heard in the background of the song layered over Hannah's vocals. Writing the song was an emotional and cathartic experience for Hannah and her friends that she says helped her feel better. You can now find the song on all streaming platforms.
Time for Equality is an organisation that acts for the promotion of equality, inclusion and social justice in Luxembourg by hosting cultural events aimed at raising awareness around issues of inequality. This morning Rosa Brignone joined Tom on the Breakfast Show to talk about the organisation and discuss their upcoming film screening of 'Exit' by Australian director Allison Jayne Wilson which is taking place tomorrow evening at Rotondes. Time For Equality has been active since 2013 with the aim of contributing to a better and fairer society built on a culture of respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms, equity and justice. The screening of Exit is taking place as part of their "Expressions of Humanity" series of events that are held in collaboration with Rotondes to use the power of arts and human stories to raise awareness of social and human rights issues.Through a survivorโs lens EXIT tells the story of three women who were looking for a way out of extreme poverty and found themselves at the heart of human trafficking networks. It is a story about what it means to be trafficked for sexual exploitation, about the damage it causes and the extreme difficulties faced by those women who try to get out for good.The screening is taking place at 18.30 tomorrow 28th of March in teh Rotondes Theatre. Tickets can be booked here: https://www.rotondes.lu/fr/agenda/exit-a-journey-out-of-the-heart-of-human-traffickingFor more information about Time For Equality go to: https://timeforequality.org/
Have you ever had a gap in your career? How does one make a smooth transition into the professional life again? To help people get back on track after taking a gap, Esther Celosse founded the start up Return2Career. In our interview, she explains what has motivated her to support others in this step. The interview is the latest episode of our new feature Voices Matter, today with Orjola Spaho.
Benjamin George Coles spoke to life coach Lyndsay Whitby about the purposes and practicalities of his profession. This is the third and final episode in this week's Local Matters series on the wellness industry here in Luxembourg,
Quebec City is the capital of the french-speaking province of Canada with the same name. It has a population of just over 500,000 people. In today's instalment of City Scenes we hear from some of the more notable names to come out of the city over the years going back to the 1970s and then finish up with some cool artists that are carrying the torch for the cityโs music scene these days.Diane Tell is perhaps the most famous artist from Quebec City. Emerging in the 1970s, she has had a long and celebrated career. From a very young age Diane Tell was recognised for her musical ability. She writes and produces all of her own material, sheโs released 15 albums to date and toured all over the world. She remains active to this day and these days offers help to young musicians and producers through her blog called โDiane Cause Musiqueโ on which she shares insights and advice about music production and working in the music industry.Unlike Trip hop in Bristol or Turkish psych rock in Istanbul, or of course dub and reggae in Kingston, Quebec doesn't have a sound attached to it for which the city is particularly famous. All the artists we hear from today seem to stand out for doing their own thing rather than belonging to a particular scene in Quebec.If you were in Quebec and wanted to check out some live music we would recommend you have a look whatโs going on in places like the Imperial Bell, a great old music venue in the Saint Roche district of the city centre that caters mainly to a Rock crowd. Or literally two doors down the street you have a venue called Le Dโauteil, a legendary local venue that showcases the cities up and coming bands, If youโre looking for something bigger, perhaps to catch a touring artist or a well established local artist then you can head to the Theatre Capitole.This episode of City Scenes wraps up with a track by Alicia Moffet, an up and coming pop star from Quebec who has already achieved big things in Canada and is looking likely to follow the footsteps of Diane Tell as a world conquering pop star from the city.
How can breathing make you more relaxed or on the contrary, pump energy into your body and brain? How can breathing techniques help to overcome traumatic experiences? On Local Matters, Benjamin George Coles interviews Anna, a breathwork facilitator working in Luxembourg and Berlin.
The Athรฉnรฉe annual Kolรฉisch's charity run takes place today. Students will be running around the Geeseknรคppchen in Merl alongside Pedro De Sousa who will be running continuously for 24 hours whilst fundraising to support the NGO Athรฉnรฉe - Action Humanitaire. Anne Kayser from the school joined Tom over the phone this morning to tell us how people can support Pedro and the students.Mr. Pedro De Sousa will begin running at 10am on Thursday, 23rd March 2023 on the running tracks of Boulevard Pierre Dupong in Merl. Members of the public are welcome to show support, by joining Mr. De Sousa and the students of the Athรฉnรฉe in the 24 hours after he starts his quest. If you are not a runner, you can still help the children benefitting from the NGO Athรฉnรฉe โ Action Humanitaire by sponsoring Mr. De Sousa, and the fellow Athรฉnรฉe students running alongside him, via our website shop.al.lu. All proceeds go to our educational, ecological and food related projects in South Africa, Cape Verde and Greece. More information can be found at www.charityrun.lu www.shop.al.lu www.a-ah.lu
An exhibition entitled Edward Steichen - The Artistโs view is currently on display at the national museum of history and art (MNHA). The exhibition brings together Dutch photographer Erwin Olaf and Belgian visual artist Hans Op de Beeck to bring their unique perspective on the museumโs collection of photo prints by the celebrated Luxembourgish Photographer Edward Steichen. Lis Hausemer, assistant curator of the exhibition joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk to us about it. Edward Steichen was born in Luxembourg in 1879. After emigrating to the USA at a young age, Steichen went on to become photographer, painter, and curator, renowned as one of the most prolific and influential figures in the history of photography. The MNHA possesses a large collection of Edward Steichen prints that were gifted to the museum after the photographers death. For this exhibition they have enlisted Olaf and Op de Beek to present their own influence and interpretation of Steichen's work through a selection of his photos. The exhibition is free to enter and will be on display until the 4th of June. Find more information here: https://www.mnha.lu/fr/expositions/edward-steichen-1879-1973-the-artists-view
Lisa McLean shares all the good reasons everyone should vote in the upcoming 2023 elections.register to vote at www.icanvote.lu
KJT (Kanner-Jugendtelefon) is a counselling service for children, young people and parents in Luxembourg. They provide telephone counselling and online counselling via email and messaging, anonymously and free of charge, thanks to the work of trained volunteers. Carmen Weyer and Linn Frank from KJT joined Tom on The Breakfast Show this morning to talk about the work that the organization does and to share an open call for new volunteers KJT are currently recruiting new volunteers for the english language online help service. New volunteers will undergo a 70 hour training course that will begin in May. Suitable volunteers include anybody that is interested in helping children, adolescents and young adults as well as in psychological or pedagogical topics. Future volunteer counsellors should be psychologically resilient, be flexible in their thoughts and open-minded. KJT ask that if you have the ambition to learn something new, without being afraid of personal development, please contact them.KJT will be holding an information evening for prospective volunteers on Thursday, 30th march at 6:30 pm. Here, they will be provide an overview of the services of KJT and details about the training, followed by a question and answer session related to every possible question about being a volunteer counsellor at the Online Help of KJT. To register for the information evening, volunteers can fill out this form: https://www.kjt.lu/en/volunteer-work-at-kjt/Find out more about KJT at https://www.kjt.lu/
One time, Julia Zhang nearly lost her life while mountain climbing. Another time, climbing saved her life. On Voices Matter, Julia tells us about her upcoming excursion to Mount Everest. We talk about how mountain climbing has become an important part of her life and why she is so passionate about it.
Delano's Cordula Schnuer joined Tom in the studio for Delano's Top Of The Week this morning. Up for discussion was the orientation debate on citizen participation in the political decision making process which will be taking place this week in Parliament.The Green party proposed this debate on citizen participation in political decision-making. The debate will be initiated by Franรงois Benoy who is also a Mayoral candidate for Luxembourg City. Currently citizens in Luxembourg can take part in the political decision making process by presenting petitions to parliament. In order to be considered in parliament a petition needs to receive 4.500 signatures. Alternatively, The government has trialled citizensโ council for a few topics. A group of people was involved in the Luxembourg in Transition project that aimed to re-define spatial planning in the country with a view to becoming more climate friendly. 30 citizens and 5 cross-border workers joined this process. There are also the citizensโ climate council which last year made a series of recommendations to policymakers on protecting the climate. This was composed of 100 citizens.Cordula's event picks this week were: 20 March to 30 June: VR to go https://www.neimenster.lu/evenements/vr-to-go/ 22 March: Lakecia Benjamin https://opderschmelz.lu/agenda/1772_1750 22 March + 24 March: Kazakh association events, Welcome Spring https://www.philharmonie.lu/en/programm/welcome-spring/4859 and The Roots https://delano.lu/event/2023-03-24-the-roots-by-kazakhstan-luxemb And her personal pick was a book: 'In Defence of Witches' by Mona Chollethttps://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250272225/indefenseofwitches
Local band Luxifer joined Tom in the studio this morning to launch their new single 'Killed' which is out today and to talk about their upcoming live show. Adam, Stefan, John and Veronika met online and have been making music that sits somewhere between shock rock, glam rock and punk rock. So far they have played concerts around Luxembourg's music bars and small venues scene including gigs at The Black Stuff, Crossfire and Vantage. They very kindly gave us an exclusive opportunity to premier their new single 'Killed' which is out today and comes with a new music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HI2Yen8SgELuxifer will be playing live tonight at The Black Stuff for their St Patrick's Day Celebrations - stage time: 6.30pm
Happy St Patrick's Day! To mark the occasion, Tom and Joanne were joined on the show this morning by Niamh Nรญ Mhathรบna, host of the Irish hour on Ara City Radio to discuss why St Patrick's day is such a big deal, how they celebrate it in Ireland and how people can celebrate it tonight in Luxembourg.Niamh presents the Irish Hour every 2nd Wednesday between 12pm and 1pm showcasing the best in Irish music and culture:https://www.ara.lu/shows/the-irish-hour/
Edouard Olszewski of Fondation Jeunes Scientifiques Luxembourg and student Alexander Lebedev visited the studio to talk about the Jonk Forscher awardstaking place this weekend.
This week for City Scenes we have reached the letter P weโre in Perth Australia. An unexpected goldmine of alternative, indie and psychedelic rock music. Perth or Boorloo as it is known in the indigenous Nyungar language is a city on the west coast of Australia and capital of the state of Western Australia. With a population of 2.1 million it is the fourth most populous city in Australia and is known for itโs relaxed vibe, beach lifestyle and, as weโll see a very active music and arts scene. Interestingly its position on the west coast of australia makes it one of the most isolated large cities in the world with Adelaide being the nearest big city at over a 28 hour drive away. In this episode we hear a couple of great bands from Perthโs past and then focus on the prolific ensemble of musicians and their side projects that revolves around the members of bands like Tame Impala and Pond who were responsible for a whole wave of psych rock revival in Australia in the 2010s.The Triffids formed in 1978 and received big success in the 1980s and are known as one of Australiaโs most loved Post-punk bands from that period. Perth has always maintained a reputation as a hotspot for alternative rock and in the 90s a new band on the scene called Jebediah, took Australia by storm when their debut hit Jerks of Attention gained massive radio play on the influential alternative radio station Triple J. A particularly fertile moment in the music history of Perth came about in 2008 with the appearance of a couple of new bands on the scene called Tame Impala and Pond. Both of these bands shared members with Tame Impala focused around the psychedelic songwriting of frontman Kevin Parker and Pond being more of a collaborative project between the musicians Nick Allbrook, Jay Watson and Joe Ryan all of whom at one point all played in Tame impala. These days Australia is known for its psych rock scene with bands like the lazy Eyes, King Gizzard and the lizard wizard and Jagwar Ma all finding worldwide success but it wouldnt be an understatement to say that all of this was catalyzed in some way with the emergence of Tame Impala in 2008. Since then Tame Impala have released 4 albums, found huge success all over the world and these days Tame Impala sell out stadiums and Kevin parker is a producer to the stars, collaborating with the likes of Mark Ronson and Diana Ross.Another band that have gaiend a huge following and who are intrinsically linked to Tame Impala is Pond who started making music at the same time and some of whichโs members have played in Tame Impala as Kevin Parkerโs backing band. Perthโs music scene is particularly active and exciting but in the early 2010s, as Tame impala and Pond were beginning to gain recognition and tour internationally it must have been a particularly inspiring time to be making music in the city. Other bands to have emerged from this group of musicians include The Growl and Gum, the solo project of Jay Watson who is both the guitarist of Pond and has played both drums, and keyboard in Tame impala.
Alina Manicea joined Tom in the studio this morning to discuss the petition that she is representing, calling for the abolishment of Luxembourg's Tax Category 1a which disproportionately taxes single parents that have been through a divorce.Single people under tax category 1 pay a higher tax rate than married couples in category 2. After divorcing, people in Luxembourg transferred from tax category 2 to category 1a and required to pay the higher tax rate despite the fact that they may have children to provide for. According to Alina this puts an unfair financial burden on single parents and particularly affects single mothers. Her petition is calling for equal treatment of single parents as married parents in a country where 1 in 2 marriages ends in divorce, through the abolishment of tax category 1a and single parents maintaining category 2 status after divorce. Malina's petition is number 2620 and can be found here:https://www.petitiounen.lu/en/petition/2620?cHash=8d4c4becfbc922fb922c9d4dcec51a7dThe petition will remain in circulation for 23 more days and (at the time of writing) requires 627 more signatures to be discussed in Parliament.
The association LIFE aims to make flatsharing more accessible in Luxembourg. Gary Diderich is the founder of the project WG-Projet and he is our guest on Local Matters today. The interview is part of this week's Local Matters series on flatsharing in Luxembourg.
The British and Irish Film Festival of Luxembourg kicks off its 14th anniversary this weekend. Between the 19th and 24th the festival will host 11 screenings at Cine Utopia in Limpertsberg. Festival programmer Geoff Thompson joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about what the festival has in store.It is worth noting that this year the festival will host two editions with a second autumn edition taking place in September at the Cinematheque. The spring edition will host screenings of a mixture of Irish and British films that have been selected by Geoff through their inclusion in the Gallway Fleadh and the Edinburgh International Film Festival, all of which will be being screened for the first time in Luxembourg. This year, films will compete for a critic's prize as well as an audience award, with audience members invited to vote for their favorite films with the added bonus of a prize draw for from all votes submitted for 2 lucky winners. Info on tickets and the festival programme are available from: https://www.bifilmseason.lu/
For 6 months, Miguel Ortiz lived in an overcrowded, surveilled and avariciously managed flatshare in Merl. In our interview, he shares his experiences with Ben George Coles. The interview is part of this week's Local Matters series on flatsharing in Luxembourg.
Ulisse Bassi is a student at the University of Luxembourg, and as member of the students' delegation, he also represents other students. In our interview on Local Matters, Ulisse explains us the difficulties that students have with finding housing. This is our first interview of this week's Local Matters on flatsharing.
Nauryz is an ancient traditional festival that is celebrated in Kazakstan as well as in Central Asia, Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, the Middle East and other regions. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring and can be traced back over 5000 years as a pure expression of appreciation of the nature, its cycles and celebration of life. Nurgul Tursinova and Halim Titsawi from the Kazakhstan-Luxembourg Cooperation ASBL joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to discuss their upcoming event programme to celebrate the festival of Nauryz. This year the Kazakhstan-Luxembourg ASBL will be celebrating the occasion with a concert at the Philharmonie on the 22nd of March featuring an ensemble of Saryarka traditional musical and Shalkyma dancing ensembles of the Astana Philharmonic named after Y. Rakhmadieyv, directed by renowned musician Mr. Togzhan Zhakhin . Later in the week they will host integration events in Cloche D'or and the Park Belair, featuring, music, discussions, workshops and traditional Kazakhstani food. Find more information at https://www.facebook.com/kazluxc/Buy tickets to the concert at Philharmonie here: https://www.philharmonie.lu/fr/programm/welcome-spring/4859
Years ago Charlotte had very bad food poisoning and suffered repeated infections for a year. Up until then, she never worried about allergies or labels. For the past ten years she has worked relentlessly to understand the world of food allergy and intolerance.
Cordial from Delano Joined Tom this week to talk about a new competence centre for energy efficiency that will be opened in Luxembourg this week by Energy minister Claude Turmes. With this energy efficiency centre, the government wants to create training opportunities for companies active in construction and skilled trades to increase the resources available in Luxembourg to speed up the energy transition and provide specialised knowledge on the technology behind the energy transition.Cordula's events for this week included:17th March: St Patrickโs Day -Different events going on, including live music at Eirelux in Howald and also at the Black Stuff. 18th of March: National voting registration day happening in communes around Luxembourg https://www.vdl.lu/en/living/administrative-procedures/vote-elections/registration-non-luxembourg-nationals18 March to 1 April: The Writer, a 2018 experimental play by Ella Hickson about contemporary gender relations - https://theatres.lu/fr/thewriter 19 March: Jonk Fuerscher Concours - Open house from 1pm and awards ceremony from 4pm - https://www.facebook.com/fjs.luxHer personal pick was the movie 'The Menu' written by Will Tracy and Seth Reiss, directed by Mark Mylod and starring Ralph Fiennes, Nicholas Hoult and Anya Taylor-Joy together with an all-start cast that also includes Janet McTeer and John Leguizamo, among others.
Nicole from De Gudde Wellen was on The Breakfast Show this morning to discuss the upcoming programme in the venue. De Gudde Wellen is a cultural hub in Luxembourg City which hosts concerts, club nights, comedy, theatre and other events. As a small venue its a great place to catch up and coming bands that are making their first tours in Europe. Some highlights of the upcoming programme include: 15th March UTO: https://deguddewellen.lu/Agenda/UTO-FR-22nd March Minoa: https://deguddewellen.lu/Agenda/MINOA-GER-25th March AUA: https://deguddewellen.lu/Agenda/AUA-GER-For more info on the the full agenda and tickets go to https://deguddewellen.lu/
This morning Tom was joined on the show over the phone by Josh Island ahead of his full band live show this weekend at Trifolion in Echternach. Josh was recently awarded the Kultur LX Global project fund for 2023 - a prestigious award given to one artist each yeat to support them in exporting their music from Luxembourg and playing stages outside of the Grand Duchy. This weekend is a good chance to catch a rare full band performance by Josh in the beautiful setting of Echternach's Trifolion venue. Josh and the band will be teasing some new material ahead of the release of his new album that will be released in November.Tickets and information about the show can be found at https://trifolion.lu/
Zeltik Festival takes place this weekend in Dudelange. The festival celebrates its 26th edition this year with an all star line up of world class celtic music. Festival programmer joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about what visitors can expect this from this year's edition. The festival kicks off tonight (9th March 2023) with a performance by virtuoso bagpipe musician Carlos Nunez, who will be performing in the eglise St Martin. The festival then moves to Opderschmelz cultural centre for Friday and Saturday and will feature live performances by the likes of Brian Brody, Skipinnish, Authentica, The Magpies and Sharon Shannon. Each evening the festival will conclude with an afterparty gathering featuring the Zeltik sessions musicians in the new Twisted Cat brewery. Tickets and more information can be found at www.zeltik.lu
Womenโs sports events are less attractive because the level is lower. This is an often-used argument to justify female athletes earning less and getting less attention. The argument however, lacks context. Men donโt play better because they are men. They compete on a higher level better because they receive loads of support. In todayโs interview on Local Matters, we talk to Luxembourg national team football player Amy Thompson about the inequalities between men and women that continue to exist in Luxembourgโs professional football.
Oakland is a city of just over 4 hundred thousand people located in Californiaโs bay area across the water from its bigger and far more famous sister city, San Francisco. Despite its relatively smaller size and relationship as the โotherโ city to San Francisco. Oakland has produced some brilliant music by the likes of Pharoah Sanders, The Pointer Sisters, Sheila E. MC Hammer, 2pac, Souls of Mischief, Del tha funky homosapien, Raphael Sadiq and Seasick Steve. When it comes to music there are a few genres that Oakland has been known particularly for over the years and they are Jazz, Blues, Soul and Hip Hop. In the early 1900s a wave of jazz musicians arrived with the migration of labourers that moved to the bay area from places like New Orleans to work on the railroads that were being built at the time. By the 1960s there was already a highly developed jazz scene in the city. Clubs like Creole Cafรฉ, Musicians Union Club, Sweet's Ballroom and the Burma Lounge had live jazz music playing every night of the week and it was in this fertile jazz scene that one of the genres all time greats made his first moves in Jazz Music. In 1959 a young man called Ferrel Lee Sanders moved from his hometown of little rock in Arkansas to live with relatives and study art and music at Oakland City college. Ferrel would go on to become the jazz musician known as Pharaoh Sanders, a legendary performer that would play in John Coltraneโs live band, collaborate with Leon Thomas and Alice Coltrane and who was highly influential in the development of free jazz and spiritual Jazz. A decade after Pharoah Sanders moved to Oakland, a girl group consisting of sisters June, Bonnie and Anita Pointer started performing in the nightclubs of Oakland with their own blend of Jazz, blues and soul music. The name of their group was The Pointer Sisters and they would go on to achieve huge success, winning three grammys and scoring many world-wide chart topping hits over there long career which still continues to this day. Growing up in the Excovedoโs the jazz club that her father opened in the lakeshore district of Oakland Sheila Cecilia Escovedo or Sheila E. as she went on to be known by was a percussionist, related to the legendary latino jazz conga player Tito Puente, she started out performing percussion with The George Duke Band but after leaving the group, Sheila gained relative success with the release of her debut single โThe Glamourous Life, a piece of soulful pop music that pays hommage to her background as a percussionist and her upbringing in Oaklandโs jazz scene.In the late 1980s a young man hip hop artist going by the name of 2pac started making waves out of oakland with his own brand of rap music that addressed the contemporary social issues being faced by african americans in the inner cities. Though at times surrounded by controversy, 2pac would go on to become one of the highest selling music artists of the 1990s, one of the most influential rappers of all time and a symbol of activism against inequality.In the 1990s Oaklandโs music scene went through a particularly fertile period for the newly emerging sound of west coast 90s hip hop. In 1991 the formation of a new crew called Hierglyphics which assembled some of the cities best hip hop producers and MCs signalled a new dawn for oakland hip hop. The founder of Hieroglyphics was a rapper that went by the name of Del The Funky Homosapien. Founding Hieroglyphics was a move that solidified the Oakland hip hop scene and put oakland on the map for hip hop in the 1990s.
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On international women's day, Tom was joined by Ambre Shulz from Passerell to talk about the Istanbul Convention and how it has been implemented in Luxembourg. The Istanbul Convention is an international treaty signed by the council of Europe which acts as a legal framework for the protection of women from violence, abuse and persecution. Passerell is an organisation that offers legal guidance and assistance to Asylum seekers and refugees in Luxembourg. As Ambre describes, Luxembourg has introduced measures to implement the Istanbul convention however there are still instances where asylum seekers fleeing persecution in their own countries are receiving rejections to their appeals for asylum due to misinterpretation or lack of understanding surrounding the Istanbul Convention. For more information on the Istanbul Convention visit https://www.coe.int/en/web/istanbul-conventionFor more information about Passerell visit https://www.passerell.lu
Inequalities in scheduling, in funding and promotion - the sports sector still needs a lot of progress to achieve gender equality. For today's Local Matters, we had a visit to the female team of the Escher Volleyball Club EVBC to talk about how they perceive (in)equality between women and men in the local and national volleyball clubs.
Siren's Call festival takes place this year on the 24th of June. The multidisciplinary and multivenue festival which takes place in the beautiful setting of the Clausen valley is always a highlight of Luxembourg's Summer live music schedule. Festival programmer Michel Welter joined Tom on the show this morning to talk about what the festival has in store.After the announcement in December that Phoenix would be headlining, Den Atelier recently announced the rest of the festival's line up which focuses on bringing the best in up and coming talent next to legendary headliners to the grand duchy. Highlights this year include the likes of Dublin punk rockers Sprints, Up and coming Belgian shoegaze pop band The Haunted Youth, the sensational all female youth ensemble from Benin, Star Feminine Band and newly formed project of local hero Bartelby Delicate Englbrt. Further up on the bill, which features a primarily female representation, are the one-woman sensation, Billy No Mates and New York indie pop rockers of the moment, Japanese Breakfast. Listen through our chat to familiarise yourself with this wonderful line up that is topped off of course by the headliners Phoenix. Tickets and more info can be found at http://sirenscall.lu/
The first ever women-led revolution is taking place in Iran. In our interview, activist Shabnam Sabzehi wants to raise awareness and amplify the voices of the courageous women who risk their lives speaking up and demonstrating for democracy. We talk about the protests, the human rights situation in Iran and about Shabnam's personal attachment to this fight. Shabnam is our first guest on the brand new feature Voices Matter. Every Monday, we invite people to speak about their personal stories and struggles, about what makes them get up every morning, and what keeps them awake at night. Our new feature Voices Matter is meant to inspire, to contribute to a mutual understanding, and to amplify the voices of those who want to be heard - no matter what the issue is. Tune in every Monday at 9.40 am for our new feature Voices Matter. If you have a story to share, get in touch at listeners@ara.lu.
In the late 1970s and 1980s Manchester became hugely significant in the evolution of post punk and then dance music. Factory records was an independent record label that was started in 1978 by a duo called Alan Erasmus and Tony Wilson. Early releases on the label included singles by A Certain Ratio, Cabaret Voltaire, The Durutti Column Orchestral Manoeuvres in The Dark. The first full album released on the label a certain LP called โUnknown Pleasures โ by a new band on the scene called Joy Division. Joy Division was formed of singer Ian Curtis, Guitarist and Keyboard player Bernard Summer, Bassist Peter Hook and Drummer Stephen Morris. They developed a sparse and melancholy style of playing - driven by angular guitar riffs and direct drums that made them one of the pioneering bands of the post-punk movement. Joy Division have gone on to become a cult band of legendary status but in 1980 only 2 years after the release of Unknown Pleasures, on the eve of the bandโs first tour of America and 2 months before the release of their 2nd Album Closer, Ian Curtis the bandโs singer committed suicide. Since then, Joy Division have been canonized as catalysts of a hugely important moment musical history and we can only imagine what they might have gone on to achieve. Without their singer, and on the crest of a huge wave of musical inspiration though, the other members of Joy Division formed a new band called New Order that in turn would go on to become equally as influential in the development of dance music and as weโll hear, bring about a huge moment in Manchesterโs musical history. At first the music that New Order released was similar in style to the material that they had released as Joy Division but as the 80s moved on, they began to increasingly adopt the use of synthesizers and drum machines and move in a generally more electronic direction. In 1983 they released a track that went on to become the best selling 12โ vinyl single of all time - It was called blue monday and this new electronic dance sound was about to set Manchester on fire. After the success of Blue Monday, the members of New Order, along with Tony Wilson of Factory Records decided to open up a nightclub. In 1982 the Hacienda nightclub opened and quickly became a hub for manchesterโs thriving young clubbing culture. The cheap entrance fees and bar prices lured people in but The Hacienda went on to become an iconic venue in the history of UK club culture and at the same time it acted as an extension of the Factory Records label output.By the late 1980s, the Hacienda had become one of the most iconic clubs in the world, hosting boundary pushing DJs that were the among the first in the UK to champion the sound of House Music which was making its way over the Atlantic from Chicago. One young producer that was active in Manchesterโs clubbing scene at the time was guy called Gerald Simpson who went by the name of โA Guy Called Geraldโ he was one of the first people in the UK to use a Roland TB303 bassline synthesizer to create a genre called Acid House which would ignite a whole youth movement around rave culture in the UK in the late 1980s and early 1990s.The Hacienda closed in 1997 and has now been replaced by a block of flats but the history of the place is still preserved through the countless amounts of hit records that were created either in direct relation to the club or as a result of its influence.These Days Manchester is still one of the clubbing capitals of the UK. Every month, thousands of dancers attend huge raves at a venue called warehouse project and clubs like the White Hotel play a hugely important role in pushing the boundaries of modern club culture. Both of these places exist in a direct lineage from the hacienda and are continuing Manchesterโs legacy of a clubbing capital of the world.
At the English class for seniors at the senior club Beim Kiosk in Schifflange, learning English is one part of the deal, staying active and being together the more important one. For our third and last episode of this week's Local Matters on the risk of loneliness for elderly people, we took the microphone and participated at the English class for seniors.
Unicef is a charity that provides support for children in need around the world. Today Paul Heber from Unicef Luxembourg joined Tom in the studio to talk about the organization's activities in Poland where they are supporting newly arrived refugees who have fled the conflict in Ukraine.Paul Heber is head of communication for Unicef Luxembourg. He recently returned from a trip to Poland where he saw first hand the work that Unicef is doing to help children that have feld the war in Ukraine. These young people have often been traumatised by witnessing the horrors of war. Their lives have been disrupted as they have been forced to leave their homes to find safety. Unicef works to provide aid to them in the form of psychological support, housig aid, care packages and access to education. To support Unicef's activities and fins out more go to https://www.unicef.lu/
The association Beienhaus aims to set up and promote a housing project where elderly people would live together in housing communities. In our interview, Gaby Monville explains the concept and the benefits of such a housing model. The interview is part of this week's Local Matters series on the risk of loneliness for elderly people.
The Luxembourg City Film Festival celebrates its 13th Edition this year. Between 2nd and 12th of March, the festival will host screenings, workshops, exhibitions, conferences, masterclasses parties and other events around the city. This morning Alexis Juncosa, artistic director of the festival joined Tom on the Breakfast show to talk about what this year's edition has in store.Luxembourg City Film Festival was recently named as one of the 25 coolest festivals in the world in US magazine Moviemaker. It's a testament to the effort that the programming team have put into making the festival such a success since beginning 12 years ago. In that time, Alexis Juncosa has seen the Luxembourg film industry go through huge evolutions to the point where Luxembourgish films are receiving international recognition and the offering of Luxembourg-made productions is almost warranting of its own category in the festival's competition.This year's film festival will feature roughly 180 screenings and attendance numbers are expected to surpass 30,000 attendees. Screenings will take place primarily at cine Utopia, cinematheque and Kinepolis with smaller screenings, exhibitions, workshops and discussions taking place in venues such as MUDAM, Abbey Neimenster, Rotondes, Casino and Circle Citรฉ.The full programme and information about tickets can be found at: www.luxfilmfest.lu
On the 2nd and 4th of March Michel Lucius International School will host their annual open day for prospective parents and students. Grace Vaitty from the leadership team at Michel Lucius Primary joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about what people can expect from the open day. Michel Lucius is an international primary and secondary school in Luxembourg which, as well as offering language education in English, Luxembourgish, French and German, teaches the Cambridge international curriculum, offering students GCSE and A Level examinations. The open day, which provides a good opportunity for introduction to the what the school offers for prospective students, will take place in both an online and in person format with the online event taking place on the 2nd of March and the in person event taking place at the school on the 4th of March. More information can be found at https://www.lml.lu/open-day-2023-primary/
Upon retiring, people who have always worked, need to restructure their everyday life. In our interview, Laura Zuccoli and Astrid Lauterbach explain how the Gero Kompetenzzenter fir den Alter supports people taking this step. They both volunteer as "pensiounscoaches" and guide people into this new phase of life. This is our first interview of this week's Local Matters on the risk of falling into loneliness for elderly people.
Earth's history has known five great mass extinctions. The sixth is in progress and this time, it is the man who is the cause. What is the impact of our way of life and consumption on the environment? What are the avenues for a more sustainable use of natural resources? How to protect biodiversity in order to regain an ecological balance?This week, Luxembourg arrived at Overshoot Day - the day of the year when a country depletes the last of its unreplenishable resources for the year - faster than any country in the world (apart from Quatar). A new exhibition at the Natural History Museum of Luxembourg explores the avenues that Luxembourg can take to achieve a more sustainable and greener future. For Culture Matters, Ben George Coles interviews curator of the exhibition Monique Kirsch.
Multiplica Festival is taking place at Rotondes this weekend, hosting audiovisual performances, live shows, DJ sets, workshops and an exhibition which opens tonight. Tรชte-ร -tรชte is an exhibition which invites you to explore the relationships between emotions and technology through the works of six participating artists. This morning Tom was joined on the Breakfast Show by Karen Lancel and Herman Maat who will be presenting an installation called Kissing Data Symphony. Since 1995 Karen Lancel and Herman Maat have been collaborating as artists exploring the dynamics of humankinds interactions with technology. Their installation Kissing Data Symphony does just that by inviting participants to monitor their brain activity as they embrace in a kiss. The data from the brain readings is then projected around the sitting participants and simultaneously transformed into music that soundtracks the kiss. What transpires is a completely unique moment and set of data which is produced by each kiss between audience members.Tรชte-ร -tรชte opens tonight at 5pm with the first performance of Kissing Data Symphony beginning at 5.30pm. It will then be presented at different times throughout the festival. More information about the exhibition and the rest of Multiplica Festival's programme can be found at www.multiplica.lu
Radio Luxembourg was a pioneering and hugely popular radio station that broadcasted to millions of people around Europe, on 208 Medium wave, from right here in Luxembourg, from 1933 until 1992.One of the famous DJs on the station in the 1950s-70s was Barry Alldis and today Tom was joined on the Breakfast Show by his daughter Janet Alldis who has recently released a song in tribute to her father.Barry Alldis moved to Luxembourg in 1956 to begin working at Radio Luxembourg, the first commercial radio station in Europe. For 10 years he worked as the chief announcer on the station and built up a huge following around Europe for his groundbreaking radio shows that were often the first place that you could hear new hit records being played. In the 1960s Alldis moved to London and worked as a presenter at the BBC but in the 1970s he returned to Luxembourg with his family and presented the Sunday evening Top 20 show on Radio Luxembourg until his death in 1982. Janet Alldis has early memories of hearing her dad's voice coming out of a strange little box in the living room and thinking he was inside, little did she know that she was listening to him along with millions of other people around Europe. As a tribute to her father, Janet has produced a song called 'Under the Covers' - a reference to how many teenagers in the 1950s would tune in to Radio Luxembourg from their beds, hiding under the covers to avoid detection by their parents. The song which was produced with Fred Cannon and features John Carr is currently number 16 in the Heritage Chart in the UK and listeners can vote for it at www.heritagechart.co.uk
It was a busy studio this morning as Tom was joined by Ruby Hughes, Stella Hughes, Penelope Neighbor, Katie Frank, Victoria Wise and Alessia Hancock from the RCL rugby club along with their coach April Jiang, who came to talk about the RCL Ladies Day that is happening on the 5th of March. In order to encourage more girls and women to play sport, the Rugby Club de Luxembourg is running a Rugby/Touch experience on Sunday 5th March from 10am-1pm. Girls and women from 8yrs upwards are invited to come to the Boy Konen terrain to try out the sport of Rugby contact and Touch. Most women think of Rugby as a male dominated sport. In fact the non contact form called Touch Rugby is ideally suited to women and in countries such as Australia and New Zealand is one of the main female sports. Here Luxembourg RCL has 28 girls & women playing, and Walferdange Ladies provides an opportunity for women's contact Rugby. This taster will consist of some activities that illustrate the skills and fun of rugby. This will be followed by some short games of Touch to get a feel for how the game is played. As Touch is a very limited contact sport, they will be playing mixed age games, so Mums, daughters, friends can all play together. No specialist equipment is needed, just a pair of trainers/running shoes and a desire for fun. Players can find more information and sign up at www.rcl.lu or by emailing info@rcl.lu
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Multiplica is an audiovisual, multimedia music and art festival hosted by the Rotondes that sheds light on todayโs digital society through artistic creations encounters and workshops showcasing digital creation in its many forms. Festival Curator Yves Conrardy and participating artist Jorge Crowe Joined Tom on The Breakfast Show this morning to discuss what the festival has in store. between the 26th and 28th of February, the rotondes will host audiovisual performances, concerts, DJ sets, meetings with artists, workshops for children and adults and an interactive and participatory exhibition. All with the aim of encouraging us to confront technology in order to learn more about ourselves.On Friday the festival will open with 'Tete a Tete' an exhibition featuring the works of various artists dealing with the topics of AI and emotions. Then Italian-Luxembourg artist Andrea Mancini will present Minerals, an audiovisual performance which has been developed over the course of a residency with Rotondes. Later Robert Henke will present CBM8032 AV, a performance that repurposes obsolete models of some of the first personal computers. Finally the day will wrap up with a live performance by Nik Colk Void and a DJ set by Francis99. Saturday will feature workshops introducing attendees to Touch Designer and the world of NFTs. Later Jorge Crowe will present Kinemancia, an audio-visual instrument which repurposes obsolete technologies such as cassette decks, a typewriter and an inkjet printer cart to form an inter-temporal media artefact that raises questions about tech innovation and the compulsion to create and consume new media devices without caring about the material (and cultural) elements left behind. Also on Saturday, Akiko Kiyama will present an audiovisual performance of live painting and the evening will finish with a performance by rival consoles with an AV performance by Luxembourgish artist Slumbergaze. The workshops and installations will continue throughout Sunday and the exhibition will run until the 5th of March. Tickets and more information can be found at www.multiplica.lu
The Festival Des Migrations, Des Cultures et De La Citoyennetรฉ celebrates its 40th edition this year. This morning Tom was joined by festival organiser Alain Randressy, head of One People ASBL, Madeleine Yougye and photographer, Paulo Lobo to talk about what the festival has in store this year.This year the Festival Des Migrations will take place at Luxexpo on the 25th and 26th of February.Each year the Festival Des Migrations attracts up to 30,000 people to celebrate cultural dialogue, exchange and creativity with a packed programme of performances, screenings, discussions, workshops and a food bazar featuring citizens from all over the world.This year the theme of the festival is "residency" and the festival will feature work made by artists that have been invited to Luxembourg to create work in the context of the festival. With her ASBL one people Madeleine Yougye has been working with African refugees that have been affected by the conflict in the Ukraine to make a film based on their experiences. Meanwhile Paulo Lobo has been working with a group of photographers in residency to create a series of photos around the theme of surrealism.The festival is free to attend and all information about the programme can be found at: festivaldesmigrations.lu/
On Local Matters, Yusra tells us about her journey coming from Syria to Luxembourg in 2015 and how she feels being a Muslim in Luxembourg.
The Festival Des Migrations, Des Cultures et De La Citoyennetรฉ celebrates its 40th edition this year. This morning Tom was joined by festival organiser Alain Randressy, head of One People ASBL, Madeleine Yougye and photographer, Paulo Lobo to talk about what the festival has in store this year. This year the Festival Des Migrations will take place at Luxexpo on the 25th and 26th of February.Each year the Festival Des Migrations attracts up to 30,000 people to celebrate cultural dialogue, exchange and creativity with a packed programme of performances, screenings, discussions, workshops and a food bazar featuring citizens from all over the world. This year the theme of the festival is "residency" and the festival will feature work made by artists that have been invited to Luxembourg to create work in the context of the festival. With her ASBL one people Madeleine Yougye has been working with African refugees that have been affected by the conflict in the Ukraine to make a film based on their experiences. Meanwhile Paulo Lobo has been working with a group of photographers in residency to create a series of photos around the theme of surrealism. The festival is free to attend and all information about the programme can be found at: https://festivaldesmigrations.lu/
Ruben Block touches down in Luxembourg to play Den Atelier on the 18th of February touring his solo album 'Looking To Glide'. The Triggerfinger front man chatted with Tom over the phone about the reasons for going solo, what it was like to make the album and what people can expect from his new live show. Get tickets at www.atelier.lu
In December, the Observatoire de l'Islamophobie au Luxembourg (OIL) published their report on islamophobia in Luxembourg. In our interview, OIL's president Jasmin Jahic explains what is most worrying about this new report.
With her association Stรคrekanner, photographer Martine Pinnel creates memories for parents of stillborn babies. In our interview on Local Matters, she explains the why and the how. This is our last episode of this week's Local Matters on giving birth.
On Monday 6th of February the regions of Southeastern Tรผrkiye and norther Syria were struck by two devastating earthquakes that measured up to 7.8 on the Richter scale. Thousands of people have lost their homes and the death toll is currently estimated to have passed 21,000 people with this number rising as the rescue effort continues. In the wake of the destruction, organisations like Mรฉdecins Sans Frontieres are working to provide emergency aid to the region delivering urgently needed supplies and medical aid. Thomas Kauffman, the general director of Medecins Sans Frontieres joined Tom on the Breakfast show this morning to discuss how the organisation has reacted to the crisis and how people can help by supporting their efforts.Information on how to donate can be found at https://www.msf.lu/
Judith Scheleder and Stephanie Jarbardo from Silicon Luxembourg tell us more about their events and how they support the start-up community.
Judith Scheleder and Stephanie Jarbardo from Silicon Luxembourg tell us more about their events and how they support the start-up community.
In our interview on Local Matters, Anne-Laure Metzler tells us why women want to give birth outside of hospitals. As a member of the association Gebuertshaus Letzebuerg Asbl, she advocates for a new legislation to allow births to be performed in private birth centres.
In a new collaboration with Silicon Luxembourg, Ara City Radio takes a look at the startup and tech industries in Luxembourg and discuss the latest developments in Technology news. Today Tom was joined by founder and CEO of silicon Luxembourg, Charles-Louis Machuron to discuss the rise of generative AI and ChatGP. To find out more about the latest from Luxembourg's tech and startup environment visit www.siliconluxembourg.lu
Tom was joined on the show this morning by Anastasia Chaguidouline, curator of the Cercle Cite gallery in Luxembourg City ahead of the opening of Small Stories, a photography exhibition by David Lynch. David Lynch, while being an acclaimed filmmaker, has always considered himself a painter first and foremost. His artistic endeavours over the years have included a variety of mediums, such as painting, drawing, sculpture, lithography, music, and design. And while he may be best known as an award-winning film director, heโs never stopped creating and exploring within the world of fine arts.The photographic series Small Stories offers a glimpse into one of Lynchโs lesser-known works. The series consists of fifty-five black and white photographs. These little stories, exhibited at Cercle Citรฉโs Ratskeller, are displayed in a landscape of flickering light, sound, and red curtains that immerses the visitor in Lynchโs fantastic world.The exhibition is accompanied by weekly film screenings of Lynch's early short films and a photogrpahy workshop facilitated by Rick Tonizzo. For more information go to https://cerclecite.lu/en/event/small-stories-by-david-lynch
Cordula Schnuer joined Tom for Delano's Top Of The Week. Parliament this week is discussing a new investment strategy of the Luxembourg pension fund. MPs have long demanded that the fund should become greener and an internal review found that it exceeds its carbon budget and is not aligned with a 2ยฐC target to limit Earth warming.Jazz session at Cafรฉ Bovary: https://delano.lu/event/2023-02-07-jazz-session-cafe-bovary David Lynch exhibition: https://cerclecite.lu/fr/event/small-stories-by-david-lynch Cringe compedy festival: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-first-luxembourg-cringe-comedy-festival-tickets-494198038637?aff=ebdssbdestsearch Cordula's personal pick was a city trip destination recommendation - Dusseldorf
The 4th of February is world Cancer Day, an international day marked to raise awarenes of cancer and to encourage its prevention, detection and treatment.Martine Frisch from the Fondation Cancer here in Luxembourg came on the show today to talk about the #commenttedire (talk about cancer) campaign that they launched last year that aims to educate people about how to correctly talk about and discuss cancer. The Fondation Cancer provides support for people dealing with cancer in Luxembourg, raising awareness and funds to support research into cancer and offering free psychosocial services to cancer patients. In 2022 the Fondation launched the #Commenttedire campaign, collecting testimony from over 300 cancer patients about how language can affect their exprience. Patients were asked to provide examples of which words can be useful and encouraging when discussing cancer and which can be less useful or even hurtful. The feedback was compiled into a free guide which can accessed online. The guide offers examples of how to speak to cancer patients, how not to speak to them as well as how to act when the words can't be found. The Fondation Cancer's psychologists provide free psychological consultations for people with cancer and their relatives in seven different languages and this year the organization will begin to offer onco-aesthetic workshops, consultations in onco-sexology and group consultations in cognitive rehabilitation. The Fondation cancer also organises the yearly Relais Pour La Vie event in Luxembourg, an annual awareness and fundraising relay running event which this year will take place on the 25th and 26th of March. For more information visit www.cancer.lu
Cordula Schnuer joined Tom for Delano's Top of The Week this morning to discuss the Luxembourg auto-festival.The Luxembourg auto festival, which has been running since 1964, moves into it's 2nd week today, offering residents of the country the opportunity to get a favorable deal on buying a new car.Traditionally, dealers offer special deals on cars, banks offer favourable loans and itโs the occasion to make a bargain. But itโs also come to be seen as an indicator of Luxembourgโs economy. Dealerships make around a third of their annual sales during the Autofestival and if they perform poorly itโs used as a sign of a lack of consumer confidence and prudent spending, which could have bigger ramifications.Over the last three months, car registrations rose 7% compared to the year before. For the festival itself, itโs too soon to tell as the second week has only just kicked off. But some of the challenges are well known, for example, supply chain issues. Customer can face wait times of six months or even up to a year until they get their new car. That has led to a burgeoning second-hand market, as Luxembourgโs fleet is generally quite young.Another trend of the the past years is the rise in e-vehicles that are accounting for a growing share of cars bought during the festival.Cordula's event picks for this week included: The future of Europe roundtable: https://www.facebook.com/events/3040488222910637/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22your_upcoming_events_unit%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D The Cliffs of Lone album release party:https://delano.lu/event/2023-02-04-the-cliffs-of-lone-release-par Wine-cheese-enjoy: https://delano.lu/event/2023-02-04-wine-cheese-enjoy-2023 Her personal pick was a book - 'Why Women Are Poorer Than Men' by Annabelle Williamshttps://www.bing.com/search?q=why+women+are+poorer+than+men+annabelle+williams&cvid=5bd3ca4c7c9f4dddb1f2d4089ad476f8&aqs=edge..69i57.9879j0j4&FORM=ANAB01&PC=U531
Bartelby Delicate was Tom's guest on the show today ahead of his vinyl release party tomorrow night at Rotondes. Bartelby Delicate is the solo project of George Goerens, who's voice many of our listeners will be familiar with from his shows with Nicole on Ara City and his work with Luxembourgish band Seed To Tree. Tomorrow night at Rotondes Bartelby will be playing a rare show with full band, celebrating the release of a new vinyl featuring live recordings of a concert they performed last year at the Philharmonie. Check out Bartelby Delicate on spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6DT2ylaVtF44fewRp3Nxfa?si=-na7prMcTRCbF7qjsTvOvA
Too much artificial light harms the biorhythm and health - on top of consuming a lot of energy. In our interview on Local Matters, lighting counselor Daniel Gliedner explains how lighting can be improved in public spaces and on an individual level. This interview is part of this week's Local Matters series on light pollution.
Think Pink Luxembourg is an excellent resource for cancer support. A cancer diagnosis can be scary but you are not alone.thinkpinklux.com
Parenting can be hard. Passage is here for parents in Luxembourg to support when needed.passage.lu
99 percent of Europeโs residents live in light polluted environments. In Luxembourg, the most polluted areas are the ones in the south and around the capital. But even in the rural north, light pollution is a problem - for animals and humans. Last year, the Nature Park Our completed an EU-funded project on light pollution โ together with other European regions. In our interview on Local Matters, project leader Laurent Spithovel tells us about the impact of light pollution.
The Come Together Show with Joanne is expanding into an event series. Further towards the goal of helping people integrate into life in Luxembourg, Come Together will be holding monthly meets for associations to network. the events will feature a new guest speaker every month and provide an opportunity for associations to support each other in their activities in Luxembourg. There will also be an annual showcase event each year where members of the public will be able to meet with associations to find out about volunteering opportunities and how to get involved with different clubs. Come Together goes out every 2nd wednesday between 12 noon and 1pm on Ara City Radio. If you have an association that you would like to promote on the show, you can get in touch with Joanne at cometogether@ara.lu
Weโre back with City Scenes on our trip around the world looking at the music scene of a different city each week. Weโve been moving through the alphabet as we go and this week for the letter J we are in Johhanesburg, South Africa. Johannesburg is a city of over 14 million residents making it the Largest City in South Africa. When it comes to Music, Johannesburg has birthed some of South Africaโs most famous musicians including the likes of Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela, Dave Matthews, Letta Mbulu, Johnny Kleg, Mandoza and countless others.This episode focuses on the development of popular dance music forms from the 1960s right up to the present day to have come mainly out of the townships of Johannesburg and in particular one called Soweto. The townships of Johannesburg have produced some incredible music and to get the context in which a lot of this music was made it's important to understand that the history, geography, demographics and consequently music of Johannesburg has been shaped by the legacy of the apartheid system which separated white and black residents of Johannesburg between the 1950s and 1990s. Under this system, poorer black residents of the city were forced out of wealthier neighbourhoods and lived in separate neighbourhoods called townships on the outskirts of the city. Soweto (or South West Townships which it is abbreviated from) is a large collection of townships outside Johannesburg that in fact existed as a separate city until the 1990s but which is now considered part of the city of Johannesburg. These townships produced some amazing music - At times as a result of protest to the oppression that their residents lived under during apartheid. From Township funk, soul, rock and, disco in the 70s, bubblegum pop in the 80s, kwaito in the 90s and these days a genre called Amapiano.Underground dance music forms like soul, rock, funk, disco and more modern forms like kwaito have thrived in the townships, even under the oppressive apartheid laws of the late 70s and early 80s when live music and gathering in large groups was restricted, bands would find ways to play concerts and hold dances. In the 1980s the popularity of disco and soul began wane and South Africa became enraptured by a new form of dance music called Bubblegum. Bubblegum was a modern sounding form of dance music, driven by synthesizers rather than guitars that mixed feel-good beats with progressive vocals that often had a political message.Perhaps the biggest star of the Bubblegum period is Brenda Fassie, a singer that was born in capetown but formed her group Brenda and Big Dudes in Johannesburg and became a pioneer of South African Bubblegum pop. Sheโs often referred to as the Queen of African Pop and even The Madonna of the townships. Johannesburg has always been a source of inspiring and catchy Dance music and in the 1990s with the development of house music and dance music topping the charts in europe and the USA, Johannesburg was no different. But in South Africa, the rhythms and beats of house music grooved to a slower tempo. In the 1990s a genre called Kwaito came out of the townships of Johannesburg and quickly became the most popular genre in the country, characterised by slowed down house beats and pumping deep baselines paired with African percussion sounds and samples.Johannesburg these days is a city which is known for its dance music. Everywhere around the city you can hear the latest house music blasting from nightclubs, bars, shops and even the taxis in the street. If Kwaito was the most popular form of dance music in the 1990s and 2000s it has now firmly been superseded by the new beat on the street - something called Amapiano.
The new service "Gutt Geschier" provided by the Emweltberodung (EBL) Letzebuerg rents tools to anyone for free. Instead of buying tools and leaving them in cellars until they become rusty, people can rent them for one week - and for free. Check out this last feature of this week's Local Matters on the circular economy.
Luxembourg Under Destruction is an organisation that campaigns for better protection of Luxembourg's architectural heritage. Their petition has currently received just over 50% of the required signatures for it to be considered in parliament with just under 2200 more signatures required before the deadline is reached in 16 days. The petition calls for the government to install a moratorium on the destruction of histroic buildings and introduce better regulation on the protection of Luxembourg's buildings and monuments. Sandra Latanik from the organisation joined Tom on The Breakfast Show this morning to talk about it. According to Sandra there has been very little regard paid to conserving the beauty of Luxembourg's architectural identity through the protection of old buildings. Instead, many are torn down and replaced with modern appartement blocks that do not integrate into the traditional landscape and take away from the beauty of Luxembourgish towns and villages. The petition (number 2477) can be found here: https://www.petitions.lu/petition/2477?no_cache=1&cHash=daa5fbf630cf8d33a94c00002f7666fb
An eco-village is in the making in Esch. The BENU village is an experiment. The founders want to learn how to construct more sustainably and share their experiences. This feature is part of this week's Local Matters series on the circular economy.
Kids Life Skills run workshops for children aged 4-13 in teaching the essential skills of modern technology including logical thinking, problem solving, creativity, team work and entrepreneurship. This morning Ronen Evan Tzur, founder of Kids Life Skills joined Tom on The Breakfast Show to talk about the organization and what they have coming up. Kids Life Skills was started by Ronen when he realised there was a lack of educational offerings in technology in Luxembourg for children of a young age. What started as some informal playful lessons with his own children and children of friends developed into a professional organization when Ronen was inspired by his daughter's reactions to the lessons. At Kids Life Skills, children learn to work with technology through fun and interactive learning games, being encouraged to use their creativity to solve problems. Workshops last 2-3 hours depending on age groups, take place on a weekly basis and are taught in English and French. Workshops generally cost โฌ12.50 per hour however Kids Life Skills is supported by a number of sponsoring organisations and so they are able to offer subsidized tuition to children from low income families. In the coming months Kids Life Skills will widen the scope of their workshops offering courses in video editing, game development, coding, robotics and healthy habits. More information can be found at www.kidslifeskills.orgFor more information head to
Ten years ago, way before the government started promoting circular economy, volunteers founded the Repaircafรฉ Letzebuerg. They regularly host repaircafรฉs in different locations across the country.
Mir wรซllen Iech Ons Heemecht Weisen is a Luxembourgish grassroots NGO that fosters intercultural dialogue between local residents and refugees. Patricia Abdelnour joined us this morning to talk about their activities and take a look ahead at their fundraising concert that is taking palce at Trifolion in Echternach in March. Mir wรซllen Iech Ons Heemecht Weisen (we want to show you our heritage) create informal moments of exchange through intercultural events and workshops for refugees to get to know locals and vice versa. From cooking workshops to museum visits, their meet ups provide space for cultural dialogue and exchange and building new friendships as well as helping refugees to integrate into society in Luxembourg. Their new portal fenster allows refugees and Luxembourgers to suggest activities for the group. On the 3rd of March, Ons Heemecht will host their annual fundraising concert. Three well known Luxembourgish musicians Serge Tonnar, Pascal Schumacher and Jean Muller will all perform for a good cause. Tickets can be found at: https://trifolion.lu/programmation/schumacher-muller-tonnar/To find out more about Ons Heemecht go to https://onsheemecht.lu/
Luxembourg's parliament resumes session this week after the winter break and with elections scheduled for October this year it will be a busy time for MPs as they attempt to pass laws through the house before any potential changes to a majority at the next election can effect their success. Cordula Schnuer joined Tom in the studio for Delano's Top of The Week today to talk about it.Cordula's Event Picks for the week included: 16th January - Joshua Bell at the Philharmonie: https://delano.lu/event/2023-01-16-violinist-joshua-bell-at-the-p19th Jan till 26th February - We can have it all exhibition at Neimรซnster: https://www.neimenster.lu/en/events/we-can-have-it-all/ 22nd January - Contemporary art, facts and the crisis of democracy lecture at Mudam: https://www.mudam.com/events/contemporay-art-facts-and-the-crisis-of-democracy-lecture-with-vid-simonitiAnd her personal pick, a book - Africa Is Not A Country by Dipo Faloyin: https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393881530
City Scenes is our weekly dive into the music scenes of different cities around the world. Each week weโre moving through the alphabet and this week we find ourselves in Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul is a city in Turkey with 16 million inhabitants. Istanbul holds a special significance in that in many ways it is the place where east meets west - in both geography and culture. Istanbul sits on the Bosphorus straight, a body of water that separates the continents of Europe and Asia and so the city and its residents are formed by this meeting and melting of European and Asian influences. Itโs also a city that is steeped in History. During the Roman period it was called Constantinople and stood as the capital of the eastern roman empire and then the ottoman empire. Due to its strategic location it has always been a hub for trade and transport attracting people, produce and cultures from across the world. All of this has given the city a hugely dense cultural identity which has undoubtedly affected the music that is made in Istanbul. For today's episode, we focus on Turkish Rock music and in particular, the genre of Anatolian rock or Turkish psych rock as it is also known which has played a hugely important role in Turkish popular music.In the 1970s musicians like Erkin Koray and Baris Manco started making music that fused elements of western rock music with Turkish folk and traditional pop music, blending the scales, structures and melodies of their native country with rock instrumentation and rhythms. Erkin Koray is often called the father of Turkish rock. He was the first person to add an electronic pick up to a traditional Turkish string instrument called the Baglama, thus creating a new instrument that was heavily responsible for the sound of Turkish Psych Rock. In the 1970s Istanbul had a buzzing music scene. Artists like Baris Manco Selda Bagcan and Cem Caraga along with a host of others were making this new and exciting music that blended their traditional routes with the influence of western rock music that they were hearing on the radio and in record stores. Like in any thriving music scene, they all played in each others bands, playing on multiple instruments and recording in different combinations, managing each other and promoting each others concerts around the city. Some of the bands from that period include Mogolar, kardashlar, kurtalan expres and Uc hurel. The musician who is probably most known around the world and adored in Turkey from this Period is Baris Manco. If Erkin koray was the father of Turkish Rock, there is no doubt that Baris Manco is the king of Turkish psych rock. He is a national hero in Turkey. So popular in fact that he once intended to run for president of turkey and if he had, there is a good chance he would have won, heโs that celebrated by everyone in the country. As well as a celebrated rock star he became a much loved tv personality, watched by millions every week and you still hear his music everywhere you go in turkey to this day. In Baris Manco's track, Alla Beni Pulla Beni, you can easily hear the mixing of western rock music with turkish. This is a music where east meets west, just like the geographical location of Istanbul which separates Europe and Asia and - fun fact: Baris Manco named his two sons Doฤukan and batikan which literally mean ruler of the west and ruler of the east so that tells you how much that cultural identity meant to him. The turkish psych rock sound that began in Istanbul in the 1970s with artists like Erkin Koray and Baris Manco is alive and well today thatnks to acts like Baba Zula and Elektro Hafiz who hark back to those Turkish psych routes but pushes things further in an electronic direction. If you want to dig further into the sounds of Turkish Psych Rock we would recommend listening to:Mogollar: https://spoti.fi/3iw1R1NUc Hurel: https://spoti.fi/3W0g4BLKurtalan Expres: https://spoti.fi/3CK3DTQSelda Bagcan: https://spoti.fi/3GHM8VI
On 29 January, the municipality of Bertrange invites all their non-Luxembourgish residents for a brunch. In our interview on Local Matters, mayor Monique Smit explains how this brunch is getting people to vote.
Cesar from Clean Something for Nothing shares how the app works and why we all should want to participate!
The Zentrum fir politesch Bildung (ZPB) aims to encourage people to vote in the municipal elections and to think about how and whom to vote for. On Local Matters, Annaรฏk Garin talks about their project "Gemengewalen fir jiddereen".
In July 2023 Den Atelier will host a series of huge open air concerts at Luxexpo in Kirchberg featuring headliners Lizzo, The Arctic Monkeys, Paul Kalkbrenner and Robbie Williams. Michel Welter, Programmer of Den Atelier joned Tom on the Breakfast Show to discuss the line up and look ahead at a busy summer for live music in Luxembourg. For Tickets and Info go to www.atelier.lu
On Local Matters this week, we focus on this year's elections for the first time. Marc Piron tells us about Asti's project Let's vote.
Jess Bauldry joined Tom in the Studio today for the first installment of a new collaboration between Silicon Luxembourg and Ara City Radio. Every Month we will have Silicon in the studio to discuss news from Luxembourg's tech startup and business scene. Today we talked about the widespread tech layoffs that were seen in 2022 and the phenomenon of NFTs and whether they are here to stay or were just a passing trend. Keep up with Silicon Luxembourg: https://www.siliconluxembourg.lu/
Benjamin George Coles talks to comedian and actress Anne Klein about her experiences of the differences between the UK stand-up scene and the Luxembourg one.
Each week for city scenes we take a look at the music scene of a different city around the world. We listen to some of the most famous artists from that city as well as checking some of the most exciting upcoming bands that are currently playing in the city. Weโre moving through the alphabet each week, this week for the letter H weโre in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a city in the south east of China. Home to 7.5 million people, it is one of the most densely populated areas in the world. Itโs also a global financial and transport hub making it one of the most dynamic and developed cities in the world. When it comes to music the most popular genre amongst locals is something called Canto-pop or cantonese pop. This is a very modern form of pop music sung in cantonese with hugely popular boy bands and girl bands like Mirror and Collar, occupying a similar cultural presence in Kong Kong as the big stars of K-pop in korea. Mirror are one of the biggest Canto-pop groups in the world, not just in popularity, thereโs are 12 members in the band. In this episode we listen to some of the music being made in Hong Kongโs indie, rock and Bedroom Pop scenes. Lucid Express are a 5-piece from hong kong that make indie shoegaze and dream pop music. Theyโve managed to gather a large following both in hong kong and around the world and have already toured in the US and the UK.Shoegaze and Dream Pop are popular genres in Hong Kong's underground music scene. Other bands that subscribe to the same sound identity include Bad Math, Science Noodles and Bedroom Party. Science Noodles formed as a band when the lead singer matched with the guitarist on tinder whilst they were visiting Taiwan from Hong Kong. Theyโre now both based in Hong Kong and with the helo of a full band theyโre gathering a considerable local following. If you were in Hong Kong for a night and wanted to watch some live music, youโd have plenty of options. The City has a host of small to medium live music venues that have local bands playing most nights of the week. Some of the notable ones are called the Aftermath, Terrible Baby and the Wanch. Otherwise. If you wanted to catch a bunch of great bands at once, you could try and time your visit to coincide with the annual Clockenflap open air festival which showcases the best of the cityโs upandcoming pop and indie bands and artists next to international headliners. As you can probably imagine from such a huge and international metropolitan city, hong kong has a great nightlife and electronic music scene. Bedroom Party make music that still has a bit of the dreamy shoe gaze sound that seems to be a bit of a thing in hong kong but with a bit of of electronic dance energy to it too.For next weekโs city scene weโll be on the letter I and weโre looking at Istanbul
Benjamin George Coles talks to Aida Sghiri and Georgia Darke about their aims and experiences in helping found and run the Grande Duchesse of Comedy, Luxembourgโs first all-female-run comedy club and open mic night.
For the first Local Matters series of this year, Benjamin George Coles talks to Alex Martin and Dimitri Tikaev, Luxembourgโs two youngest stand-up comedians, about how they got into stand-up and what itโs been like for them so far.
Tracy Heindrichs was on the Breakfast Show today for the first Delano Top Of the week in 2023. Together with Tom she had a look at the upcoming year in Luxembourg and discussed the 2023 Luxembourg Strategie survey. The Luxembourg Stratรฉgie survey has been launched by the ministry of the economy presents three potential paths the country might take in the next 27 years. Basically, the survey looks at these different scenarios and wants people to voice their opinion on these. The results could be taken into account by the economy ministry when it prepares and presents its strategic vision for 2050 on March 2023. Anyone over the age of 16 that is working or living in Luxembourg can take the survey which can be found at www.eco2050.luTracy's Event Picks for this week included: The Bal de Paris VR show at the Grand Theatre de la Ville de Luxembourg.https://delano.lu/article/dancing-in-virtual-reality-at-The Cinรฉmathรจqueโs Must-See Movies of 2022https://delano.lu/event/2023-01-04-must-see-movies-of-2022Blandine Waldmann's piano concert at the Schungfabrik in Kaylhttps://delano.lu/event/2023-01-07-blandine-waldmann-piano-concerAnd her pesonal pick was a track by up and coming Austrian producer Paccu - All my loving
For our last episode of this weekโs Local Matters series on homelessnees, I went to the social restaurant "Stemm vun der Stroos". I meant to ask those who live on the streets how they manage to keep up when itโs freezing out there. One man in his fifties was happy to talk, but not really interested in the questions I had for him. Let's listen to what he he wanted to tell.
We are in Glasgow for City Scenes this week.Glasgow Punches way above itโs weight when it comes to music. In fact itโs quite unbelievable how many famous bands have come up through the city's music scene. To name a few, some of them include Belle and Sebastian, Bronski Beat, Biffy Clyro, Chvrches, Franz Ferdinand, Mogwai, Orange Juice, Primal Scream, Simple Minds, Texas, Travisโฆ. And thatโs just scraping the surface. The City holds an average of 130 concerts and music events per week - from DIY punk gigs in peoples apartments to stadium concerts, experimental sound art performances in art galleries or illegal raves in tunnels under the city, Glasgow is a city that absolutely lives for music. Glasgow has way too big a scene to give a full picture or history of in this half an hour slot that we have so today we play a couple of tracks by some groundbreaking and legendary names from Glasgow and then we focus on the current wave of bands that are active in Glasgowโs underground music scene.The Jesus and Mary Chain are a band that were hugely influential in the creation of a genre called sheogaze that was popularised in the late 1980s and early 1990s by bands like My bloody Valentine, Slowdive and Ride.One of the driving forces behind glasgowโs seemingly endless supply of great new bands is the Glasgow school of art which has produced countless famous artists but also famous bands. The art school plays a huge role in the social nightlife of the city through its student union which also acts as one of the cities main music venues and fertile ground for student bands to find their feet and play their first gigs. Perhaps the ultimate Glasgow Art school band is called Franz Ferdinand. Franz Ferdinand emerged from the Glasgow School of Art in the early 2000s and took the world by storm with their own brand of angular dance rock which was designed as much for the disco as it was for the mosh pit. And blending genres like that, bringing together dance music and fusing it with guitars without any kind of regard for predefined genres is something that seems to happen a lot in Glasgow. Thereโs a fearless energy and experimentalism that you see in many young bands in the city and that is due in no small to part to a tiny recording studio in the west of the city called Green Door Studios. Green Door is an analogue recording studio that was set up in the early 2000s by a trio of sound engineers who wanted to open a space where young bands could come together to experiment without the pressure of time constraints, budgets and rules so they found a way to get funding to run free educational courses for young musicians, teaching them things like how to operate a recording studio, how to make electronic music, how to place microphones on a drum kit but also that there were NO fixed rules that a musician or recording engineer needed to follow in order to make music. In this free and open space, they brought together young musicians from across the city and encouraged them to experiment, play around and make music together and the result was often magical. Many bands were formed on those courses and every week in Glasgow these days you can see young bands playing in venues like Stereo, The old hairdressers, the flying duck, nice and sleazys and the art school, many of which have been through and even formed on the green door courses like Kaputt, Hairband and Golden Teacher. Free Love is a husband and wife duo who both also came up through the courses in Green Door. Amazingly, Lewis from the band is now running a course in Glasgow teaching youngsters to make electronic music and carrying on that spirit of introducing young people to new and different ways to make music. What you hear here is only a snap shot of the music scene in Glasgow but we hope youโve enjoyed all the music. This was also the last city scenes of the year, weโll be back for the letter H in 2023.
250 beds are available at Wanteraktioun (WAK), the emergency shelter for homeless people in winter.
Jussi and Edwin from Lumi joined Tom in the studio this morning to share their new single 'Everything Could Have Been' which in a bittersweet twist is also the band's final output as they decide to put a close to the project which started in 2008. Lumi began making music together in late 2008. After putting out some early demos the band achieved success quickly, playing at Rockafield festival and touring around Europe. After releasing their debut album, the band put the project on hold whilst they all went off to university but since then have reconvened sporadically to record music and play concerts.with the release of 'Everything Could Have Been', Lumi have decided to hang up their guitars and move forward to new projects. The track is released today (21-12-2022) on Bonus Noise recordings and is accompanied by a music video directed by Luxembourg-based film maker Ted Kayumba.The song deals with the theme of life's choices and possible choices. In the video which was filmed in locations around Luxembourg, Lumi front woman Christy Frieden is seen moving in different landscapes, navigating through a dream. The video for 'Everything Could Have Been' will be available for streaming on the Bonus Noise Youtube Channel later this afternoon.With one chapter closing, another one opens. We're looking forward to seeing what the members of Lumi will do next.
In our interview on Local Matters, Enes Agovic, social worker with the Red Cross, tells us about their recent call for housing for their beneficiaries.
Duncan Roberts of Delano, joined Tom in the studio this morning for the final Delano Top of The Week of 2022. They looked back over the year and discussed some of the stories that might be featuring heavily in the news in 2023. 2022's biggest story was the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Like many countries, Luxembourg saw the arrival of a wave of refugees that came here fleeing the conflict. Individuals, families and organisations like L'Ukraine and have put a huge effort into welcoming those arrivals and helping them to integrate into society but a number of barriers such as language difficulties have meant that it is often hard for te ukrainian refugees to find work here. The war in the Ukraine had a huge affect on the economy of many countries. With no end to the conflict in sight, there is a lot of uncertainty going into 2023 about how the repercussions of the war will continue to be felt in Luxembourg and other nations. In politics, Luxembourg saw the appointment of four new cabinet ministers in 2022 (Yuirko Backes in finance, Joelle Welfring in environment, Georges Engel at employment and Claude Haagen at agriculture). This was also the year that Paulette Lenert was appointed deputy prime minister and gained widespread popularity, consistently topping opinion polls. 2023 will see the local and national elections in Luxembourg with foreign nationals being able to vote in the local elections in June. Duncan's event picks for the week include: Monday 19.12 โ comedy at Rocas Wednesday 21.12 โ Luxembourg Music Awards at Rockhal Wednesday 21.12 โ Queer Christmas Party at centre Cigale And his personal pick was a track 'I wish it was Christmas today by Julian Casablancas'. This was also Duncan's final Top of the Week with us as he is leaving Delano in the new year. We wish him all the best with his future endeavors and hope to have him back on the show in some other guise soon!
For the third piece on Local Matters about activism abroad, we talk about Ukraine. Iโve invited two people in our studio. Philippe Schockweiler is a journalist from Luxembourg who has made several trips to Ukraine this year, to report about whatโs happening behind the news. He is our second interview guest today. Before, we hear what the association LUkraine has been up to lately, with vice-president Inna Yaremenko.
City Scenes is the feature where we examine the music scene of a different city each week. As we go along weโre moving through the alphabet from A to Z and this week weโre on the letter F and today weโre in Frankfurt Germany. Frankfurt is a city of 750, 000 people that sits on the banks of the river Main in Central Germany. It is a global financial hub with the european central bank and Deutsche bank as well as many other financial institutions holding their headquarters in the city. Itโs also one of the biggest transport hubs in the world, Frankfurt airport is the primary hub of the lufthansa airline and is in fact the airport with the most direct flight routes in the world. but as we will see, the city also has a wealthy cultural and musical history. Itโs the city where Johann Wolfgang von Goethe the famous German writer was born. Itโs also the birth city of Wolgang Flur, an original member of Kraftwerk but as Kraftwerkโs music was all made in Dusseldorf weโre not going to be hearing any of that today. Instead we start with some Eurodisco, a genre that seems to be a bit of a thing in Frankfurt. In the late 1970s, a multiinstrumentalist called Kurt Hauenstein, founded a group called Supermax. Supermax went on to produce some massive hits in the genre of eurodisco that saw the group touring the world. The next group we listen to could probably be summed up as Frankfurtโs answer to ABBA. Arabesque emerged in Hamburg in 1975 and went on to get huge success around the world. Chilly was another eurodisco act that were active in Hamburg in the late 1970s They produced the mega hit called โFor Your Loveโ which took off in discos around the world and has since been reinterpreted and remixed by DJs and producers countless times. Like in Chicago and in Detroit, the legacy of that eurodsicoinformed what came after it in Frankfurt. Like Detroit in particular, Frankfurt became a huge center for the newly developing sound of German Techno in the 1990s. Frankfurt these days is synonymous with electronic music. One act that blew up in the 1990s with their own type of eurodance, trance leaning techno pop is a duo called Jam and Spoon. So Frankfurt is a city known for its contributions to eurodisco and electronic music and one of Frankfurts biggest contemporary electronic producers is Isolee. We end this episode of City Scenes with a track of his called Allowance. I hope you enjoyed this weekโs city scenes, next week weโll be back for G and weโre going to be jumping up to Glasgow in Scotland.
For years, Solmaz Jodairi Saber has been active for human rights in her home country Iran, even though living in Luxembourg she can't do a lot, even though for many years, not much has moved in Iran. On Local Matters, she tells us about her fight against the Iranian regime.Photo: Taymaz Valley/flickr https://flic.kr/p/2nNYyFY
"Sleeping with Pengovsky" is the name of Aljaz's blog. In our interview on Local Matters, he tells us what his perspective as a Luxembourg resident can contribute to the discourse on Slovenian politics. Photo: pengovsky.com
A visit to the therapeutical centre Manternach, a centre for drug addictions that has recently presented their child-parent program where parents of young children receive addiction therapy together with their children.
Ambassador of the USA for Luxembourg, Thomas Barrett joined Tom on the Breakfast Show to talk about the upcoming anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge and why itโs important to remember those that lost their lives in what was one of the bloodiest battles of the second world war.Ambassador Barrett is approaching the end of his first year serving in his position here in Luxembourg. Before coming here he served as Mayor of Milwaukee in Wisconsin, a state which has longrunning ties to Luxembourg. Luxembourgish and Belgium settlers arrived and set up communities in Wisconsin in the mid 1800s and today there are towns called Belgium, and Luxemburg, Wisconsin.In fact, Mr Barretโs personal connections to Luxembourg run even deeper than that. His motherโs first husband fought and died in the battle of the bulge. Upon arriving in Luxembourg one of the Ambassadorโs first visits was to the grave, to pay tribute.The Battle of the Bulge took place between the 16 of December 1944 and the 28 January 1945 and saw some 90,000 American soldiers lose their lives. The battle can be seen as a turning point in the war when the Allied forces overcame a surprise attack by Hitlerโs army to spell out eventual defeat for the Axis powers.The front line of the battle ran through the north of Luxembourg, with fighting happening in Clervaux, Wiltz and Echternach amongst other sites. Over the coming weeks there will be commemorative services in these locations.You can find out more about the dates and locations of these services here: https://lu.usembassy.gov/battle-of-the-bulge-commemorations-2022/
City scenes is our journey through the music scenes of different cities around the world as we move through the alphabet and look at a different city each week. This week weโre on the letter E and weโve landed in the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh.While Edinburgh doesn't have the epic musical legacy of places like Detroit and Chicago, there has been some great music to have come out of the city and weโre going to hear some of the most famous bands to have come out of the city. We start off this episode with one of the most famous Scottish bands of all time, the Proclaimers.Another one of the most famous bands to come out of edinburgh is a group that are known for their worldwide teen idol popularity in the 1970s, the Bay City Rollers. They have been called the "tartan teen sensations from Edinburgh" and one of many acts heralded as the "biggest group since the Beatles".Edinburgh college of art has been the breeding ground for some great bands over the years. In this episode we feature two of them, the country teasers and Django Django.In the 1990s Edinburgh saw the surfacing of a mysterious duo made up of two brothers called Boards of Canada. They shot to fame with the release of their debut album, 'Music Has The Right to Children', which came out in 1998 on Warp Records and since then have released 3 other albums that received huge critical acclaim, despite the fact that they very rarely appear live and have remained largely anonymous. They are known for their unique brand of downtempo ambient electronic music made on vintage electronic equipment, taking influence from hip hop and drone music, which is said to invoke a feeling of psychedelic nostalgia.Finally, Young Fathers are a band that symbolize the future potential of the Edinburgh Music Scene and that have already achieved huge things for such a young band, winning the mercury prize in 2014 for their first album โDeadโ.I hope youโve enjoyed this weekโs City scenes, weโll be back next week for F and weโll be in either Firenze or Frankfurt.
The insight project is an organisation that works to combat human trafficking in Luxembourg through community action. Martha Ventura from the organisation joined Tom on the Breakfast Show to talk about the recent conference that they held at the Abbey Neimenster in the context of Orange Week, a week dedicated to raising awareness around and preventing violence towards women.Human trafficking takes many forms, including sexual exploitation and forced unpaid labour. If you are suspicious that someone might be the victim of trafficking or exploitation, contact the insight project or the police. More information can be found at www.theinsightproject.org
For Local Matters, Claudia Allar showed us around at the centre Abrigado in Luxembourg-city, a safe space for drug users.
In our interview on Local Matters, Nadine Berndt from the Ministry of Health told us how the numbers of drug users have shifted in the last years and what has been done to prevent and fight problematic drug use.
Tom was joined on the show by a new member of the Delano Team, Lydia Linna for Delano's Top Of The Week this morning. Up for discussion was Twitter and the affects that it's new ownership might have on the way people interact with the platform. Twitter was recently bought by Tesla founder, Elon Musk who has caused widespread controversy by firing a large amount of Twitter's staff including content moderation staff and doing away with the companies blue tick identity verification system. Twitter users can now buy a blue tick by paying $8 a month, causing uncertainty as to which posts on the platform can be understood as factual material or "fake news".Lydia's event picks for Luxembourg this week included: 6th December - TechUkraine Showcase at LPEA.7th December - Kneip Insight conference on the fund industry (online).11th Decemb - Irish Club's children's Christmas party.Lydia's Personal pick was a song - California Dreaming by Sia
Tom was joined on the Breakfast Show this morning by 2 rising stars in Luxembourg's growing touch rugby scene. Alessia Hancock and Albert York came on the show today to talk about their experiences playing at the Junior European Championships in Vichy. Luxembourg joined up with Belgium for the tournament with Alessia playing for the Mixed under 15s. She played in every match and came up against the likes of England(winners), France, Ireland and even beat Wales twice. Albert played in the Mixed under 18s team against France (winners), England and Wales and scored a try against France.Touch Rugby is a growing sport in Luxembourg and a good alternative to rugby enthusiasts that prefer a more agile and less physical game to standard rugby.RCL have junior touch training sessions for girls and boys aged 8-16yrs every Saturday at Cessange and a tuesday night at 7.30 for adultsIf you or your kids are interested in playing for RCL Touch, then contact them at luxembourgtouch@gmail.com
City scenes is our weekly Thursday feature in which we dive head first into the music scene of a particular city. Weโre going through the alphabet from A-Z. Last week for C we looked at Chicago and this weโre driving 4 and half hours down the road into Michigan and weโre looking at Detroit.
Detroit is a city of 4,5 million people in the midwestern state of Michigan, USA. Itโs a city with a huge industrial history and a massive musical legacy. Known as the motor city due to the High concentration of car factories in the city that attracted thousands of people searching for work in the great migration that we heard about last week. Detroit is famous for the sounds of Mo-town, Rock Music, Hip Hop and Techno and today weโre going to be taking a glimpse at all of these sounds.
Before any of these genres or scenes existed, Detroit had a huge history of Gospel, Jazz and Blues music, and no doubt that all those sounds informed what came later in the city, but the sound that immortalized Detroit as a legendary musical city is the sound of Motown.
Motown records is one of the most significant record labels in the history of American R&B and soul music. It takes itโs name from Detroitโs nickname of the motor city and it was founded in the 1950s by a motor factory worker called Berry Gordy.
Motown went on to become home to some of the biggest names in Soul Music such as Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves & the Vandellas and The Jackson 5.
Detroit also has a huge legacy of rock music and one band from Detroit that are often cited as being one of the most important rock bands in history, named after their home town, is the Motor City 5 or MC5, a band who spent years playing relentlessly in every venue around Detroit before they ended up getting a record Deal. They were known for their pro-civil rights and anti-establishment politics and heavy rock sound that went on to inspire bands like the Sex Pistols and the clash to create what went on to become punk music.
The genre that Detroit is perhaps most exclusively credited with being the birthplace of is Detroit Techno. By the mid 1980s, the car industry that had seen Detroit thriving in the 1960s had already been in Decline for some time. The deindustrialization of the city, with factories closing down led to a phenomenon called โwhite flightโ with the cityโs white middle class leaving Detroit and taking a lot of the cityโs wealth with them. The Population dropped to around 800,000 people and the city was full of abandoned houses, factories and warehouses.
This harsh environment however served as the inspiration for what became one of the biggest subcultures in history. Drawing on the bleak visions of a deprived city that surrounded them and inspired by a particularly legendary radio DJ called the electrifying mojo who would play early European electronic music by the likes of Kraftwerk and Giorgio Moroder as well as the funk sound of bands like parliament and the B52s, and the newly emerging electro hip hop sounds of the likes of Afrika Bambaataa, young producers like juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson, Eddie Folkes and Derrick May transformed the mechanic, industrial and machine driven history of their city into music that was made with machines like drum machines and synthesizers based on repetition and groove. This was the sound of Techno. An early precursor to the sound of techno that bridged the gap between the sounds that the electrifying mojo was playing on the radio and what became techno was the music of a duo called Cybotron.
Detroit Techno went on to be developed and refined to itโs rhythmic essence by legendary producers like Jeff Mills and Underground Resistance.
In this City Scene we heard Motown, rock and techno but Detroit is the birthplace of so many other famous artists and sounds including Madonna, Eminem, Sufjan Stevens, Aaliyah, J Dilla. Carl Craig, Drexciya, Moodyman and many more.
On today's breakfast show, Tom spoke over the phone with Charlie Winston ahead of his headline show at Den Aelier on the 5th of September.
Charlie Winston is a singer song writer from Britain who interestingly found major success in the French music market. His debut album 'Like a Hobo' saw him shoot to fame and tour extensively around France. When Tom and Charlie spoke on the phone, Charlies's 5th album 'As I Am' had just come out and the pair discussed the state of mind that Charlie was in whilst writing the songs on the album.
'As I Am' is a record about changing paradigms and finding new energy in your life to understand yourself and interact with the world with a positive energy. Its an album influenced by Charlie's experiences with chronic back pain and the tiring life of a touring musician which he, at one point, was ready to give up.
Charlie Winston brings his newfound energy to Luxembourg when he plays with a new band at Den Atelier on the 5th of December.
Tickets available at www.atelier.lu
Yesterday, the new prison Ueschterhaff was inaugurated. 400 people can be detained there. It is built for prisoners on remand, those who are waiting for their trial and have not been convicted yet. In front of the new prison, a dozen people joined to protest against this new opening.
A new episode of Local Matters, a look behind walls, a look into the studio of Radio Ara where Jeannot Schmitz for 32 years, has hosted the show Iwwert d'Maueren. Prisoners call in and leave messages for their loved ones, live on the radio.
Photo: pexels/Nikita-Nikitin
Lidia Rahal joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about the issue of bullying in schools in Luxembourg. She has created a petition calling for improved national frameworks for tackling the issue of bullying in Luxembourg's schools.
After the experience of her daughter being targeted by bullies, Lidia realised that there wasn't an effective solution to dealing with bullying in schools in Luxembourg. Bullies may be temporarily expelled from schools or parents might be moved to take their child to a new school but the issue of bullying in schools remains.
Bullying can take many forms including physical abuse, psychological harassment and social media bullying. Unfortunately children can be severely affected by bullying and in the worst cases can be driven to depression and even suicide.
Lidia's petition calls for the government to tackle this issue with a national framework, she cites the example of Finland's national programme of bullying education as a good example of how to implement such a framework.
Lidia's petition is number 2514 and can be signed here: https://www.petitiounen.lu/en/petition/2514
James Libbey, director of Voices International joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about the busy month of concerts ahead for the choir.
Voices International is an international choir in Luxembourg. The choir, which is open to anyone, counts over 100 members from 31 different countries and performes a mixed repertoire in multiple languages.
During December they will be performing four concerts in various locations around luxembourg:
Saturday 10th December - 20h00 Bonnevoie Church
Sunday 11th December - 17h00 Junglinster (Church St. Martin)
Saturday 17th December - 20h00 Esch-sur-Alzette (Church St. Joseph) As part of the Closing Ceremony of Esch sur Alzette European City of Culture 2022, projet Esch2022 ยซEnsemble mรชme si diffรฉrentsยป
Sunday 18th December - 17h00 Bridel (Church St. Hubert)
For more information go to www.voicesinternational.lu
On Local Matters, we focus on prisoners and ex-prisoners. In our first interview of this week's series, Christian Richartz, president of the Asbl Eran, eraus ... an elo?, tells us why so many ex-prisoners struggle to find their place in society again.
Gender Equality is our subject on Local Matters this week. Today, we discover a new book, a childrenโs book. The ministry of equality between women and men last week published the book โLe coffre magiqueโ, the magic treasure chest.
In City Scenes we focus on the music scene of a different city each week, taking in a bit of the history, hearing music by some of the most famous artists to come out of whichever city weโre focusing on, and learning about exciting current day sounds that are being made in it right now. Weโre going through the Alphabet from A-Z and for this episode weโre on C and looking at the City of Chicago.
Chicago is a City of 2.6 million people located in the state of Illinois in the American Midwest of the USA. It has a huge musical history that it would be impossible to try and cover in the space of half an hour so today we look at some of the main styles of music that the city is known for, namely blues, soul, Chicago house and hip hop and finally we look at an exciting new wave of indie rock bands that are currently stirring things up in the city.
To understand the roots of the music that Chicago has produced over the years we can look back to a phenomenon called the Great Migration which happened in between 1910 and 1970. During this time there was a huge influx of poor African American workers to Chicago who arrived escaping the segregation and discrimination that existed in southern states of the USA and seeking employment in the industrial cities of the north.
Of course these migrants brought a huge wave of culture to the city and the musical traditions of Jazz and Blues arrived with them. In Chicago these music forms developed and evolved and Chicago came to be known as a center for what people called Chicago Blues and Chicago-Style or Dixieland Jazz. Some of the most famous blues musicians of all time are from the city of Chicago such as Muddy Waters and Howling Wolf and Chicago Blues which generally featured electrically amplified Guitars, bass guitars, drums and piano, was an important step and influence in the development of what we know as Rockn Roll Music.
In the 1960s and 1970s Chicaco was also a centre for soul music which also found its way up to the city from the southern states of the USA. Artists like Curtis Mayfield, The Staple Singers, Earth Wind and Fire and Chaka Khan are all children of Chicago.
Another type of music that was created and is synonymous with Chicago is House music or Chicago house as its also known. House music these days is at the center of modern day dance music and its influence is directly responsible for most of the music we hear in clubs all over the world.
House music started when DJs like Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy started playing Disco music and early European electronic music in Chicago nightclubs with a focus on the repetitive and rhythmic drum and bass elements in each track. Soon local producers like Marshall Jefferson started recording their own DIY versions of the music they were hearing in clubs and House music was born.
Chicago House music that can be identified by a steady 4 to the floor beat made with drum machines, synthesized basslines and melodies, soulful vocals and samples. But the original format of house music has been developed and evolved into countless forms of dance music such as techno, trance, dance pop and bass music.
In more recent times, one of the most famous artists to have come out of the city is Kanye West, who has done huge things in terms of putting Chicago on the map when it comes to Hip Hop in the USA.
Finally, we end this episode of City Scenes with a look at the current day DIY inde guitar rock scene that is currently flourishing in the city. Bands like Friko and lifeguard, Post Office Winter and Horsegirl are part of an exciting new wave of young talented musicians that are currently putting out music, playing house shows and supporting each other as a scene. We would recommend diving into all of their music to hear what all the noise is about.
Next week we`ll be back for another City Scenes with the letter D and we will be going 4 hours down the road to Detroit
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Philip Dutton and Valerie Scott of Pirate Productions share a Luxembourgish gem - Pirate Theater and how you can get involved.
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Edwin Van Veen and Thomas Evans from Bonus Noise Records joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about 'Make Synths Not War' a new cassette compilation of synthesizer music featuring artists from Luxembourg and the Grand Region that they will be launching tomorrow night with an event at Rocas.
Make Synths Not War is a collaborative mixtape put together to raise funds for people from conflict-affected areas. Whatโs the twist? All tracks were created from hardware and software synthesizers. From dusty analog synths, grooveboxes and vocoders, to flashy digital synths.
The cassette will be available at the event at Rocas which will kick of at 6.30pm. During the event Edwin and Thomas will present the project and screen a film and there will be a listening station available for people to preview the cassette. Upon purchasing the cassette, buyers will also receive a download code to access the music digitally.
All proceeds from this project go directly to the Luxembourg Red Cross helping those in need.
To find out more information go to: https://www.bonusnoise.com/msnw
In 2009, the National Womenโs Council CNFL launched their project โLes Rues au fรฉmininโ. In our interview on Local Matters, Monique Stein, responsible for municipal politics at CNFL, explains how the project has evolved since then.
Delanoยดs tracy Heindrichs joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning for Delanoยดs Top Of the Week. Up for discussion was the outcome of COP27 which ended this sunday in Egypt.
The two-week long event ended after a hefty weekend of negotiations that lasted until Sunday with the biggest outcome of the event being the agreement to create a climate finance fund which will be used to help poor countries when theyโre affected by climate disasters.
The fund is likely going to take years to be set up, according to news agency Reuters, as the details of who will manage the fund, who will contribute and who will benefit from it will be decided. Still, the loss and damages fund remains a victory for many vulnerable countries.
Tracyยดs event picks for this week in Luxembourg include:
- Tonight the Atelier communal in Rumelange, Luxembourgโs Mutiny on the Bounty will be playing a gig for free. The show is put on by Spektrum which just opened a few days ago as a part of the Esch2022 culture year.
- On Wednesday 23rd, the Network Luxembourg will organise a business event specifically for female entrepreneurs in Luxembourg City. Titled โ"How to Build and Maintain a Thriving Business- From Concept and Planning to Execution and Securing Funding,โ the event caters specifically to women entrepreneurs, who will be able to get some knowledge and key strategies from experts in the field.
- On Friiday 25th The Garage Gang improvisation team will come to Rocas, with a bunch of energy and laughs to be expected. The four actors on the stage will will create fun and lively stories while competing in absurd challenges, with the audience having the possibility to get involved.
Tracyยดs personal pick was a track by AgarAgar - Trouble
Virginie Giarmania, vice director of Inter-Actions joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about A vos cรดtรฉs, a service that works to keep people safe on the streets in Luxembourg City.
A vos cรดtรฉs, was created after calls from resident's of the Gare district in Luxembourg city for better safety in their neighbourhood. Every day, teams of green-jacketed street workers patrol the neighbourhoods of Gare, Bonnevoie and , introducing themselves to the neighbourhood's residents and shopkeepers, talking to people, accompanying people, diffusing any difficult situations that they come across, and making themselves available to anybody that might feel unsafe.
More information can be found at https://inter-actions.lu/type_portfolio/avoscotes-2/
Tom was joined on the show this morning by Luxembourg-based author Catherine Bennett to discuss her new book `the Letterยด.
Working as a psychotherapist, Catherine has previously published an academic book called Grief, Death and Eternityยด.The Letterยด is the first piece of fiction that Catherine has written. The book came into fruition after Catherine found encouragement from an online writers group called Lux Writers Who Talk.
`The Letterยด tells the story of a woman who receives a letter from her husband telling her that he wants a divorce. Copies can be bought in Librairie Ernester and it can be found on Amazon Kindle.
In the second episode of City Scenes Tom takes a dive into the music scene of Bristol, a city in the south west of England with a thriving music scene.
The sounds that have come to make Bristol famous can be traced back to various sources, but a very important one is the huge jamaican-style sound system culture that was brought to the city by the many caribbean immigrants that had called Bristol their home since the 1950s.
Reggae and Dub music for this reason have a huge place in Bristolโs history but it was in the 1990s that the city came into the spotlight for spawning what music journalists started calling the โBristol Soundโ - a type of music known as Trip Hop, which was mostly downtempo, atmospheric, bass heavy music inspired by the roots of dub music and hip hop.
Three acts that pushed this sound to great effect and achieved huge global success with trip hop were Massive Attack, Portishead and Tricky.
The 90s was a time when Brit Pop was at the forefront of the charts in the UK, Blur vs Oasis was dominating the media and guitar driven rock music was at the fore - so for Massive Attack, Portishead and Tricky to be making the music that they were was a groundbreaking thing to be doing and itโs why it helped carve out a unique sound identity for Bristol which set the city aside from what was going on in the rest of the country.
One area that Bristol has always punched above itโs weight in is Dance music. The Cityโs history of soundsystem culture has ensured that it has always had a prolific dance music scene and Bristolโs music scene has been instrumental in the development of genres like Dubstep, Drum and Bass, Jungle and techno.
Now of course the music scene in Bristol isnโt only all about dub, bass and soundsytem culture influences. But Up until recently it was quite difficult for a band to come out of bristol without getting the necessary comparisons to the โBristol Soundโthat Massive Attack made famous. In spite of this though Bristol has a massively productive and active underground music scene, itโs one that is full of artists that arenโt concerned with commercial success, but which instead are dedicated to pushing their music to break new boundaries and staying true to the thriving underground scene that the city has. Bit by bit though the world is picking up on the energy that exists in bristols underground music scene. For example. The city has a thriving punk and DIY scene. And one band that have risen up through that scene and taken the world by storm is of course Idles.
Another Artist from Bristol that is rising out of the underground is Katy J Pearson. This year she collaborated on a track with Metronomy and she looks set to take the world by storm in 2023.
Join us next week for another episode of City Scenes when we'll be looking at Chicago.
On our last episode of this weekโs Local Matters, we take one last look back to last weekendโs Bazar International. Today, the stage is the Afghans'. Zia Amanullah for the first time set up an Afghan stand.
On today's Local Matters, we take you on a trip to Korea - or at least as close as it gets. We were at the Bazar International last weekend and stopped by the Korean stand to try some sushi and meet the Korean cooks.
Introducing you to a new colleague here Radio ARA! From the 9th of December Celia Idris will be taking over the bistro from Celine while she is away on maternity leave. Celia joined tom on the Breakfast show this morning to chat about how she got into radio and what she's got planned for the show.
Celia came up through the Graffiti programme here at ARA after studying journalism and communication. She runs a monthly show every 2nd Thursday of the month but from the 9th of December listeners will be able to hear her voice every night between 5-8pm on the bistro where she'll be playing music, interviewing artists and cultural players and giving listeners the low down on cultural life in the city.
On Local Matters this week, we stay in the mood of Bazar International. This weekโs series starts with an interview with two board members of the orgnaisers' association, Charlotte De Vreeze and Carmen Decalf.
Today on Delano's Top Of The Week, Duncan Roberts and Tom discussed the upcoming football world cup and the controversy surrounding it ahead of the tournament which kicks off next week in Quatar.
With football fans and pundits around the world calling for a boycott to the tournament, the world cup in Quatar will begin on the 20th of November with the shadow of human rights abuses, anti LGBT laws in the host nation and large scale corruption at the highest levels of FIFA hanging over it.
Venues in Luxembourg such as Rotondes have already announced that they will not be screening the games in reaction to the well documented human rights abuses against migrant workers who were exploited whilst building the stadia that will be used in the tournament.
Last week, Luxembourgish Prime Minister Xavier Bettel reacted to a statement from former Qatari player Khalid Salman who described homosexuality as "mental damage", stating that football should be something which brings people together instead of causing division.
Duncan's pick of events happening this week in Luxembourg include:
- 15-27 November โ Rainy Days festival at Philharmonie
- 17 November โ Kit Sebastian at Rotondes
- 19-20 November โ Red Cross Bazaar on Glacis
And his personal pick was a new track by Breanna Barbara 'Diamond Light' from her new album Nothin' But Time
Neil Johnson joined Tom on the show today to talk about `Too Darn Hot,ยด a musical that he has written and directed about the life of American composer, Cole Porter that will be performed by the Pirate Productions musical theater company at the centre culturel in Hollerich from the 24th of November.
The performance will feature original music by Cole Porter performed by the Pirates company, set to a series of dramatic scenes written by Johnson, depicting the life of the composer, starting from his early days at university and taking in his time spent in Paris in the 1920s.
The performance will be staged in a cabaret set up with tables of up to 8 people and a bar. More information and tickets can be found at: www.pirateproductions.lu
Sarah Ketema from Ons heemecht joined Tom on the Breakfast Shwo this morning to talk about the upcoming performance of Shamama which is taking place this Sunday at the figurentheaterhaus-poppespennchen in Lasauvage.
Ons Heemecht is an organisation that helps refugees integrate into cultural life in Luxembourg through workshops, cultural visits and social events. On Sunday 13th of November they will be performing `Shamamaยด a puppet theatre production that was written, directed and stars a group of Afghan female asylum seekers. The performance tells the story of their journey to Luxembourg and their experiences of forced migration.
More information can be found at: https://onsheemecht.lu/
and tickets can be bought at: https://www.ticket-regional.de/events_info.php?eventID=193023
On Local Matters today, we had lunch at the Vollekskichen, a restaurant with low prices for people with a small budget.
City Scenes is a new feature on Ara City Radio. Every Thursday we will be focusing on the musical legacy of a different city, looking at some of the most famous musicians from that city and listening to some of the music that is being made in it today. Weยดll be going through the Alphabet from A-Z and this week we begin with Addis Ababa.
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia, a country in Eastern Africa that in recent years has been troubled by a devastating civil war but which has a huge musical history.
To focus our journey through the musical legacy of the city, Tom focused on one particular style of music known as Ethio-Jazz, A genre that brings together elements of western Jazz with traditional Ethiopian scales and melodies, that is widely credited as being created by a musician called Mulatu Astatke.
Mulatu Astakte studied music in London and Berklee in the 1950s and 60s before returning to Addis Ababa where he began to introduce western instruments, rhythms and techniques to the traditional music of his homeland. He called this new style Ethio-Jazz.
Addis Ababa of the 1970s was a vibrant and exciting city with a busy nightlife. Bandsยดled by Mulatu Astatke and other famous musicians such as Mahmoud Ahmed and Alemeyahu Eshete performed in the cityยดs many nightclubs and Jazz Bars every night of the week.
Unfortunately this all came to a sudden and unnatural end when a military dictatorship known as the Derg held a coup and deposed the Emperor Haile Selassie in 1975. This put a sharp halt to nightlife and subdued the music scene in Addis Ababa, stifling the cityยดs flourishing creativity.
It wasnยดt until the end of the dictatorship in 1987 when music was given a chance to resurface. New musicians stepped forward and the legends of the Ethio-Jazz scene returned to playing live. This ushered in a new golden era for Ethio-Jazz in the 1990s where musicians such as Samuel Yirga picked up the mantel and took the genre in new directions.
These days, Ethio-Jazz still holds an influence on the pop music being made in Addis Ababa. This can be heard in the music of musicians like Yohannes Alemu.
While the country still remains troubled, pop music serves as a tool for artists to push democratic and social causes, as is the case with the music of Tedy Afro, one of the countries biggest modern-day pop-stars.
I would like to thank Solomon, for helping me out with my research for this installment of City Sounds. We will be back next week for B and weยดre looking at Bristol.
Tomยดs guest on The Breakfast Show this morning was Professor Raphael Frank, a senior research scientist in computer science at the University of Luxembourg who is conducting research into the future of autonomous cars in Luxembourg. In our interview professor Frank describes the basics of how autonomous cars work, what the future of autonomous driving in Luxembourg might look like and how soon he thinks it will take until we see autonomous cars on our roads in the Grand Duchy.
Last Thursday, Prof. Frankยดs research team held a demonstration of their driverless car in operation in Kirchberg. This was the first time that an autonomous vehicle has driven on the roads in free traffic in Luxembourg.
As Prof. Frank describes, driverless cars operate thanks to a network of sensors made up of both cameras and lasers that communicate with a `brainยด computer, to determine the environment and navigate the vehicle.
With fully operational driverless cars we can imagine a future where a ride hiring service like Uber or Lyft could provide transport to a cityยดs population as and when needed, whilst operating completely autonomously, negating the need for personal vehicles and thus drastically reducing the amount of vehicles on the roads, reducing carbon emissions and creating a more efficient and peaceful transport system.
According to Prof. Frank there is still research that needs to be done but he imagines that we will regularly see automated cars on our roads within the next decade.
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Carole Reckinger, head of political campaigning for Caritas Luxembourg, in our interview on Local Matters. We talk about the costumers of the epicerie sociale, often people who are poor despite working.
Photo: Caritas Luxembourg
In our interview on Local Matters, economist Anne-Catherine Guio explains who is most affected by poverty despite working.
Photo: Christoph Scholz/ flickr. https://flic.kr/p/2dX9uqW
SOS Detresse is a discreet telephone hotline and email service that offers help and counseling over the phone and by email to people people in acute personal crises or suffering from long-term difficulties or who simply want clarification or support in their interpersonal relationships. Jessica Levy, coordinator of Organization's English Language service came on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk to Tom about the services that they offer.
The organization relies on the service of 50 volunteers that answer phone calls and emails in English, French, German and Luxembourgish, of people seeking assistance. Volunteers receive intense training over the course of one and a half years before beginning to work for the service. SOS Detresse is always welcoming of anyone that would like to offer their time and service as a volunteer. The next training periods are set to begin in early 2023.
SOS Detresse can be reached by calling 454545
More information can be found at www.454545.lu
Charlotte De Vreeze from the International Bazar came on the Breakfast Show today to talk to Tom about their upcoming 61st edition which will be taking place between the 11th and 13th of November at Luxexpo.
Every year the Bazar welcomes thousands of visitors to luxexpo and hosts stands from 55 countries that offer traditional food, drinks and goods for sale, with the proceeds from each sale being donated to charity. This year will see the addition of stands from Afghanistan, Colombia and Kenya.
This year the Bazar will run without any of the covid-related restrictions that affected proceedings last year so visitiors will be able to arrive and leave as they please without the need to book a time slot in advance. Organisers remind visitors that the Bazar will take place in a different space within LuxExpo, so be sure to use the entrance near the Auchan.
Aaron Grunwald from Delano joined Tom in the studio this morning for Delano's Top of the week. On the final day of breast Cancer awareness month, they discussed the subject of Breast Cancer in men and young women.
Men represent less than 1% of of breast cancer cases while women under the age of 50 represent 21% with 5% of cases represented by women under the age of 35. These groups are thus often overlooked when it comes to targeting information about the symptoms, and resources available to those that are affected by breast cancer.
Both men and young women are encouraged not to ignore signs of possible breast cancer which may be identified through many of the same symptoms as breast cancer among older women, including lumps, redness, scaliness and discharge from the nipples.
More information can be found in Tracy Heindrich's recent Delano article on the subject: https://delano.lu/article/breast-cancer-in-men-and-young
Aaron's event picks for this week focused on the Halloween festivities taking place this evening and included:
- Halloween movie marathon at Kineopolis
- Nocturne Halloween at ZigZag
- Halloween 4 Kids boat ride leaving from remich
- Halloween boat party for adults
- Halloween Pub Crawl
- The Massacre - Melusina Halloween Night
- Thriller: The Ultimate 80s & 90s Halloween Party
For details on each event head to https://delano.lu/agenda
Friskis & Svettis is a volunteer run workout group that aims to build relationships in the Luxembourg community through fun and interesting workout programs.
www.friskissvettis.lu
Luxembourgish Actress Jil Devresse stopped by the studios this morning to talk to us about her upcoming performance in Blackbird, an English Language production that opens at the theatre du centaure in Luxembourg City.
The play tells the story of Jil's character Una, a young girl who confronts the man that she recognizes as the person that sexually abused her as a child over 15 years ago. The production features an all Luxembourgish cast and crew with Jules Werner costarring and a soundtrack of original music by Claire Parsons.
Tickets and more information can be found at http://www.theatrecentaure.lu/spectacle/blackbird/
Director of Luxembourg's Grand Theatre, Tom Leick-Burns joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to discuss two English language productions that are opening at the theatre this week.
Firstly, Scott Joplin's Opera, 'Treemonisha', a celebration of African American Culture, performed by South Africa's Isango Ensemble opens tonight (Tuesday 25th) and runs for 3 nights.
On the 27th, Alexander Zeldin's 'Faith Hope and Charity' which deals with the themes of poverty, desolation and abandonment of those most in need under the conservative government's regime of Austerity in the UK, opens and also runs for 3 nights.
For tickets and more info head to www.theatres.lu
Editor of Delano Magazine, Duncan Roberts joined Tom in the studio to discuss next year's general Elections.
The discussion began with a comparison to the current situation in the UK where the conservative party are in the process of choosing their 3rd leader in 4 months. Comparatively Luxembourg's Leadership has been extrememly stable with 3 prime ministers serving since 1984.
Luxembourg is currently ruled by three parties, the DP the LSAP and Dei Greng in coalition. Going into the next elections, the housing crisis, mobility, inflation and possibly the war in Ukraine if it continues into next year will all be pressing issues for an incoming Government to face.
Duncan's event picks for this week included:
Wednesday 26 October to Thursday 27 October : Arch Summit
Thursday 27 October : Molly Lewis at Rotondes
Thursday 27 October to Friday 28 October : Korean film festival
And his personal pick was a new track by Swedish band Goat "Under No Nation" from brand their new album Oh Death.
In our interview on Local Matters, Maryna Bludsha, member of the Ukrainian NGO U-Cycle tells us about their campaign Bikes for Ukraine.
Today, our guest on Local Matters is Patrick Molinoz, the Mayor of Venarey-les-Laumes, a small town in the French region Bourgogne-Franche-Comtรฉ. Almost no refugees decided to settle in Venarey-Les-Laumes. For the region however, this is no reason to not help and show solidarity.
Photo: EU
120.000 refugees from Ukraine have come to the Polish city of Lodz this year. In todayโs interview, the mayor of Lodz, Hanna Zdanowska tells us how they manage to support all these people.
Photo: Mirek Pruchnicki/flickr
This Sunday Think Pink Luxembourg hold their 4th annual Race For The Cure, beginning at 10 am at Echternach Lake. Frieda Deed from Think Pink came on the Breakfast Shwo this morning to let Listeners know how they can get involved and support the fight against breast cancer.
Think Pink is an organisation that raises awareness and fundraises in support of breast cancer research. The annual race for the cure sees participants, dressed in Pink, run or walk a 3km or 6km circuit of Echternach lake in support of the cause.
Registration is open to anyone and costs โฌ20. More details and information can be found at www.raceforthecure.eu and www.thinkpinklux.com
On Local Matters, Ben George Coles interviewed Marielle Monson-Evers, a teacher in a primary school in Consdorf.
This morning Tom spoke with Lebanese artist Tarek Atoui and Mudam curators Joel Valabrega and Sarah Beamount about Tarek's exhibition 'Water's Witness' which is showing at Mudam until the 5th of February.
Tarek Atouiโs (b. 1980, Beirut) work inhabits the intersection of visual and sound arts. Known for his sonic installations and performances, Atoui privileges a sensory approach along with an investigative process that embraces history, anthropology, ethnology and musicology. He considers sound to be a catalyst for human interaction leading him to collaborate with other musicians, as well as researchers and musical instrument makers.
The exhibition Watersโ Witness, presented in Mudam Grand Hall and the Park Drรคi Eechelen, is based on the ongoing project I/E Atoui initiated in 2015. Drawing upon research made in collaboration with the musicians and composers Chris Watson and Eric La Casa, Atoui uses sound recordings to document the human, ecological, historical and industrial realities of coastal cities that have a past rooted in their docklands, such as Athens, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, Beirut and Porto. Working in close proximity to or under the water, Atoui uses various recording techniques to capture the sounds of the sea and docks, and materials such as metal, stone and wood.
On Local Matters, we have a visit at the Bรซschklassen in Esch. The school is based in the Ellergronn forest. Martine Maeder, a teacher at the school, shows me around their usual learning space in the woods.
Lisa talks with Luana Koster from RYSE about the work they do to support refugees in integrating into society in Luxembourg.
RYSE is a non-profit organization that works to support refugees in their efforts to find work and integrate into society in Luxembourg. The organization is currently searching for volunteers to support the organization. Volunteers can offer to be part of the mentoring programme and meet one on one once a week with a refugee and offer guidance and assistance in finding work in Luxembourg. Training is offered by RYSE to equip volunteers with the skills and knowledge they need to effectively mentor and support their mentee.
Outside of the mentorship programme, volunteers can help by taking part in focus groups that aid the organization to secure funding and create connections with local companies that can offer employment opportunities to newly arrived refugees.
For more information and to volunteer go to www.ryseluxembourg.com
Fiona, a life-long gardener talks about her love for Greenfingers The club is the best kept secret in Luxembourg that brings together all types of gardeners and garden lovers.
Mariana enlightens us about Between The Lines.lu book club. Her love for books and learning shines through in this interview.
Our guest on the Breakfast Show this morning was Kendra Arbaiza-Sundal, Consular officer at the US Embassy in Luxembourg, who joined Tom on the show to remind US citizens living in Luxembourg about voting in the upcoming mid-term elections which take place in the USA on November 8th.
The USA mid-term elections see the nation voting for various positions in government at a state level. Any US citizens living overseas can register vote in advance, with the process for voting being different for each state. US citizens can go to www.FVAP.gov To find out how to vote in the state that they are registered in.
This evening the US Embassy will host an information evening in the presence of the US Ambassador Thomas Barrett at which eligible voters will be able to find out more about how to register to vote.
Local Matters this week visits primary schools whose concept differs from regular public schools. For today's interview, we went to Eis Schoul in Kirchberg, a primary school where every child learns autonomously in his or her own speed.
Femmes Development host their annual fundraising dinner at the Chapito of Mondorf Casino on the 20th of October. Magali Carol, joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about the work that Femmes Development do to help women and children in Rwanda and to let us know what is in store for the 16th edition of the event.
Femmes Development was started 16 years ago, in Rwanda to help women that had beeen affected by the Genocide that happened there in the 1990s. Since then they have set up a micro-financing service, built schools and set up a health clinic in the country. These services are funded 100% by the proceeds of the fundraising dinner which is held each year in Luxembourg.
Each year the dinner takes a different theme and welcomes participants to enjoy features a four course meal, cocktail service, tombola, DJ and live entertainment. This year's theme is the legendary New York Discotheque of the 1970s and 80s, Studio 54.
Studio 54 was a magnet for everything celebrity, fashion and hedonistic during the heyday of disco in New York, frequented by the likes of Elton john, Mick Jagger, Michael Jackson, attendees would dance all night to the sound of disco by the likes of Donna Summer, Sylvester and Giorgio Moroder.
The expected 350 guests at this year's dinner are invited to dress up in fashion of the era and enjoy a night of Dancing and celebration, all to raise funds for a good course.
More information can be found at: https://www.femmesdeveloppement.org/blog/save-the-date-charity-dinner-2022/
Tracy Heindrichs was in the studio for Delano's Top of the Week today. On the agenda was a discussion about Luxembourg's National Mental Health week.
National Mental Health Week occurs once every two years and is part of the governmentโs efforts to raise awareness around mental health, prejudices, and stigmas, but also disorders themselves and how to deal with them as a person, family or society. This time around its slogan is โmy health, is also my mental healthโ.
Throughout the week, there will be all kinds of workshops held around the country, with audiences ranging from kids to teens to adults, looking at the topic, at the body and mind balance, but also how covid impacted MH and how to identify and deal with it. Large institutions and companies like the Grand ducal Police or Post Luxembourg are also participating with workshops.
Anyone that is struggling with their mental health in Luxembourg can reach out to the Ligue Luxembourgeoise dโHygiene Mentale for free consultations for individual or group therapy: http://www.llhm.lu/
Also, SOS Detresse is a helpline that is open to open to callers--people in acute personal crises or suffering from long-term difficulties or who simply want clarification or support in their interpersonal relationships and can be reached by dialling 454545: https://454545.lu/
Tracy's pick of this week's events in Luxembourg include the programme of events that are taking place around National Mental Health Week: https://www.semainesantementale.lu/
On Wednesday the 12th The British Chamber of Commerce and Allen & Overy Luxembourg are are holding an evening legal forum on the implementation of the EU directive on whistleblowing: https://www.bcc.lu/events/upcoming-events/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=306
Then on Thursday 13th, Luxembourg Comedy Showcase takes place: https://www.luxembourg-city.com/fr/agenda/event/luxembourg-comedy-night-in-english-8OAzIL
Tracy's personal pick was a new drack by Charlie de'Medici - The Beach Club Palm Reader
On Local Matters this week, we dive deep into the cosmos of Ara. For today's interview, we invited Sandra, responsible for the youth channel Graffiti.
Tom was joined on the Breakfast Show this morning by Luxembourgish Rotterdam-based artist Nika Schmitt ahead of the opening of her exhibition "Sweet Zenith" this Friday in the Cube Space of Rotondes.
Nika's work is concerned with self-interacting machines that move and effect themselves through multiple mechanisms involving sound, light, electricity, tension and kinetic energy in space. Her latest work has been created to be exhibited in two separate spaces IKOB in Eupen and the CUBE space of Rotondes, each presenting the need to retune and customize the different elements that make up the kinetic sculpture.
The exhibtion will be opened in conjunction with a concert night programmed by Meakusma Festival and the Rotondes in collaboration.
More information can be found at:
https://www.rotondes.lu/en/exhibitions/sweet-zenith
https://www.rotondes.lu/en/agenda/meakusma-x-rotondes
Luxembourg's Eastern European film festival, Cineast begins tonight at the Abey Neumรผnster. Festival Director Radek Lipka joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to discuss what this year's edition has in store.
Celebrating it's 15th anniversary Cineast will run until the 23rd of October, taking place in venues around the country. Festival goers will be offered a packed program of film screenings, concerts, gastronomy events, lectures and panel discussions.
This year's focus country is the Czech Republic with over 17 films from the Czech Republic being screened across the duration of the festival. Special focus will also be placed on Ukrainian cinema in the context of this year's Russian invasion.
the opening concert with Czech dance pop sensations Mydy takes place tomorrow night in Melusina. Tickets and information can be found at www.cineast.lu
For todayโs Local Matters, I had two souls of Ara on the microphone. Claude Hastert is one of the โOldiesโ. For 22 years, he has constantly been involved in Radio Ara, hosting music shows.
Marion Dubois from Passerell joined Tom on the Breakfast show this morning to talk about the organisation as they search for new volunteers to assist in their work supporting refugees and asylum seekers in Luxembourg.
Since 2016 Passerell has provided asylum seekers in Luxembourg with legal support and advice. As well as advocating for women and children's rights, and Lobbying the government for improvements and reforms to the asylum claiming process, they provide those claiming asylum with information such as how to appeal a declined application.
The company currently only has one full time employee and relies largely on donations to operate. Furthermore, they depend on the work of volunteers to provide this important service which is in high demand.
They are currently calling out for any vounteers with skills in legal work and communication/social media to reach out and get involved. More information can be found at their website www.passerell.lu
On Local Matters this week, we have a look behind the scenes of the Ara cosmos, starting with the community shows on Ara City Radio.
Festrogen is returning to Luxembourg on 8-9 October for a quick 'n' dirty fix of giggles. Jess Bauldry joined Tom on the breakfast show to let listeners know what the 2nd edition of the festival has in store.
Festrogen festival spotlights female identifying comedians and provides training for aspiring comedians through workshops.
The festival kicks off with an advanced workshop on the 8 October hosted at the Cid Fraen an gender women's library. This will be followed by an open to-the-public open mic at Le Croque Bedaine. At 9pm the hosts of the festival will perform in a Comedy Gala.
The following day Festrogen does brunch and laughs as Funny Women finalist Anshita Koul performs her hilarious solo show A Little Too Much at Le Mirador, Monte de Clausen.
More information about the festival can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/festrogen/
Duncan Roberts joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to discuss the recent illegal annexation of Eastern Ukrainian territories by Russia.
Last week saw Russia holding Referendum in four Ukrainian oblasts โ Luhansk, Donetsk, Zaporizhzhia and Kherson and declaring them Russian territory after what the international community has declared to be sham and rigged voting.
In other developments, the Ukrainian counter offensive in the war saw them reclaiming the city of Lyman in Donetsk and claiming to have cleared it of all Russian forces. Today Tom and Duncan discussed the risks and likelihood of Vladimir Putin resorting to the use of Nuclear weapons in response to what he will now se as a Ukrainian attack on Russian territory, something which he has threatened on multiple occasions.
Duncans event picks for this week in luxmebourg included:
- Cineast Film festival starting on the 6th of October
- Festrogen comedy festival on the 8th and 9th October
- Nuit des Musรฉes in museums across the city on the 8th October.
Duncans personal music pick was the new single by Floating Points, Problems
On Local Matters, Navid Poushanchi, legal advisor for ULC, explains the rights of tenants and landlords in rental contracts.
From the 1st till the 9th of Octobert, Philharmonie will present Atlรกntico Festival. Lisa spoke with Pedro Torres from the venue to talk about the programme.
For more than a week, atlรขntico presents multiple events featuring music from the Lusophone world, whose citizens make up a considerable part of Luxembourgโs population. In addition to Antรณnio Zambujo, who opens the festival, the diversity of the Portuguese scene will be represented by jazz saxophonist Rodrigo Amado, fado singer Aldina and the piano and electronics duo of Joana Gama and Luรญs Fernandes. Closing the festival will be Cape Verdean singer Mario Lucio while singer and cellist Dom La Nena will add a delicate Brazilian touch. The youngest visitors can also attend workshops and a performance by the artist Victor Gama who will produce a large exhibition of homemade instruments.
Stephanie shares more information about her initiative to simplify buying local, bulk food.
She also recommends visiting www.sou-schmaacht-letzebuerg.lu to find out to visit the farmers.
In our interview on Local Matters, Lily Zorich told us about the experiences she made with scammers during her search for a flat in Luxembourg.
Amanda Surbey organizes comprehensive honey bee courses. Reach her directly at amandarsurbey@gmail.com. More information can be found at www.apis.lu , too.
Jacqui Spence and Darren Robinson from the British Luxembourg Society joined Tom on the Breakfast Show to talk about the organization and their upcoming events.
The British-Luxembourg-Society ASBL was founded in 1947 to foster good relations between Britain and Luxembourg. Among its activities since then has been hosting an annual Sir Winston Churchill Memorial Lecture with speakers including Margaret Thatcher (when in office), Neil Kinnock, Chris Patton, George Robertson, and Lord Hurd.
Further to this, the society offer an educational program of lessons in English Language, Literature, Luxembourgish and painting. membership is free for students and costs โฌ30 for indiviuals or โฌ20 each for couples that join together.
More information can be found at: https://b-l-s.lu/
Victoria Tvardovskaya of Luxembourg Ballet joined Tom on the Breakfast Show today to talk about their new production of Don Juan which is showing this weekend as the opening performance of the new season at CAPE Ettelbruck.
Luxembourg Ballet was co-founded in 2021 by Victoria and Volha Kastsel. Their latest production of Don Juan takes the celebrated character created by Moliere in the 400th anniversary of the celebrated French writer's birth and presents the ballet with a performance that brings together dancers from across the Grand Region as well as celebrated dancers from the Ukraine and Belarus.
The performance will be presented on Saturday the 1st of October at 8pm and again on Sunday 2nd October at 5pm. Tickets can be purchased at: https://cape.lu/don-juan/13654
Geoff Thompson and Zhang Jing from the China Cultural Centre of Luxembourg were in the studio this morning to talk about the upcoming Chinese Film Festival which will be taking place between the 30th of September and 3rd October.
The inaugural edition of the Chinese Film Festival of Luxembourg will see six contemporary Chinese films presented to Luxembourg audience in two cinemas, covering different genres of science fiction, animation, historical drama and more.
2022 marks 50 years of diplomatic relations between China and Luxembourg and The Chinese Film Festival presents these six films as an opportunity to "appreciate the charm of Chinese film, but also understand Chinaโs past and present, the Chinese way of thinking, and the emotions and pursuits of Chinese people."
Festival goers can book tickets to individual screenings as well as full festival passes at https://luxembourg-ticket.lu
To find out more go to: https://www.ccclux.lu
Nicholas Duprey from Serve the City joined Tom on the Breakfast Show today to talk about World Clean Up Day which is taking place this Saturday 17th of September.
In order to underline the importance of World Clean Up Day, which sees milions of people volunteer to spend time cleaning up trash from the streets all over the world, Serve they City have organized a 'World Clean Up Week' here in luxembourg, with cleanups and awareness events happening throughout this week.
This year they have put together a campaign that focuses on spreading awareness about the dangers and negative effects of improper cigarette butt disposal.
"Cigarette butts, not to mention the cost to the community of these incivilities, are a tragedy for the environment. Thanks to our partner Orange Luxembourg, we will be able to distribute pocket ashtrays this year to deal with the problem at source. If we do nothing, there will be more cigarette butts in the ocean than fish by 2030." Underlines Sonia Casteran, Secretary of Serve The City Luxembourg.
World Clean Up Week will culminated on a big group cleanup event in Holerich on Saturday September 17th. Members of the public are invited to register to take part at www.servethecity.lu
We've invited Wafaa in our studio to talk about her project Letztalk where she brings women from different cultural backgrounds together.
Between the Lines is an English speaking book club that holds monthly meetings in different locations around Luxembourg. Club founder, Mariana Mendez joined Tom on the Breakfast Show to talk about it.
in 2021, Mariana, who is a student of literature and a teacher living in Luxembourg, launched Between The Lines on instagram. Since then the club has garnered over 700 followers. Each Month, followers can vote on instagram for a new book to read and RSVP to the monthly meeting - with capacity capped at 15 people. At the meetings, attendees discuss the book and reflect on what they liked and didnt like about it.
Meetings are held in English and anyone is welcome to attend. To find out more, follow betweenthelines.lu on instagram
The Social Gaming Luxembourg Club brings people together via board games. On Local Matters, they tell us about their initiative.
Yudith Sleder and Stephany Jabardo from Silicon Luxembourg Joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning for an intro to their platform and the events that they have upcoming in their agenda.
Silicon Luxembourg is a media company comprising a website and magazine that focuses on bringing together the vibrant start up and tech scenes that exist here in Luxembourg. Through editorial and live events they feature young businesses in the country and provide space for networking, education and connecting through business.
A highlight of their monthly calendar is the highly popular Startup Apero event series which takes place every week in De Gudde Wellen in Luxembourg City. Here they host a presentation and Q+A with a featured Startup and provide a platform for new startups to pitch to an audience in an informal setting, followed by drinks and an opportunity for everyone to network.
The next Startup Apero will take place on the 27th of September in Belval and will feature and interview with Mike Reefers, CEO of Skeeled.
To find out more head to www.siliconluxembourg.lu
In our interview, Cynthia, a volunteer with 4Motion, tells us about their project. At the Family day in Esch, they approached people asking how the city of Esch could help people come closer.
Geoff Thompson of Luxembourg's British and Irish Film Festival joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about the upcoming Festival which is celebrating it's 13th Edition this year.
Between the 16th and the 24th of September, the British and Irish Film Festival will take place with screenings, seminars, concerts and Q+As taking place between the Cine Utopia in Limpertsberg and the Cinemateque in Luxembourg city. After two previous editions held at limited capacity due to the pandemic, the fetival will return this year for it's first edition back without any restrictions.
The program of this year's festival offers a selection of 15 screenings of films from across the genre spectrum. Highlights include a screening of 'Boiling Point', a film directed by Philip Barantini about the intensity of working in a kitchen that was filmed in one shot and 'Nothing Compares', a film directed by Kathy Ferguson which chart's the rise to fame of Irish singer Sinead O'Connor.
Aside from the program of film screenings, the BIFF will also host a number of informative seminars on topics such as the business of film production and a focus on Alfred Hitchcock, the Actor and Performer. The festival will also be screening two short films in solidarity with refugees, 'From Iraq to Ukraine' a film by Luxembourgish/Iraqi film maker and refugee Ali Sahib and 'Taste of Home', a film about refugees from Afghanistan, Palestine, Guinea/Senegal and Yemen who settle in Ireland and showcase their home cuisines, both of which will be followed by Q+A's.
The Festival will also feature a Critics prize and Audience prize for best film, with participating Audience members being entered into a draw to win prizes courtesy of Bernard Massard and Home From Home.
Tickets can be booked for individual screenings or in Bundles via www.luxembourg-ticket.lu
For more information go to www.bifilmseason.lu
Patricia Abdelnour from Mir wรซllen iech ons Heemecht weisen ASBL was our guest on the show this morning. She joined Tom to talk about an upcoming performance that the organization has produced with a group of Afghani women asylum seekers that will be taking place this weekend at the Marionettes Sauvages festival in Lasauvage.
Mir wรซllen iech ons Heemecht weisen ASBL is an organisation that creates opportunities for social and cultural exchange between asylum seekers and residents of Luxembourg. As part of the Esch 2022 cultural programming, their next project will be performed this weekend in the form of a puppet show that has been created in collaboration with a group of female asylum seekers from Afghanistan. The performance entitled Shamama tells the story of a mother that has no other choice but to take her three little kids and leave their loving sweet home, enduring hardships during their long journey through different countries, forests and mountains to an unknown new place in the hope of a bright future.
The performance is taking place this saturday as part of the Marionettes Sauvages puppet festival in Lasauvage. More information and tickets can be found at: https://www.marionnettes-sauvages.lu/
On Local Matters, Ben Georges Coles exchanges with film director Nadia Masri about how to produce a film with a "Luxembourgish soul".
On Local Matters this week, Ben Geroges Coles explores Luxembourg's film industries. For this episode, we dropped by the shooting of the short film "A bag full of money".
This morning Tom was joined by MSF Luxembourg's Fundraising and Communications Director, Esther Leck to discuss MSF's operations in Pakistan and how they have been affected by the recent catastrophic flooding in the country.
MSF has been active in Pakistan since 1986 where they carry out important operations such as running mobile clinics, providing primary healthcare for children and treating pregnant women in obstetric hospitals. These operations have been exceptionally affected by the devastation that has be brought on by the flooding and the organization has had to refocus their efforts on dealing with the effects of the crisis and helping the population of Pakistan that have seen their homes devastated and living conditions extremely deteriorated.
Supporters of MSF can help by donating directly to the organization with โฌ25 providing 10 people with clean water for 1 day. More information can be found at: www.msf.lu
for Local Matters, Ben Georges Coles has Serge Benassutti on the microphone, cameraman and teacher at the BTS cinรฉma et audiovisuel, talking about opportunities for aspiring filmmakers in Luxembourg.
John Chalmers from Discover Luxembourg joined us over the phone this morning to talk about their annual event which is taking place this weekend in the capital.
The Discover Luxembourg (by foot) concept was initiated in 2008 as an annual one-day event in collaboration with the Ville de Luxembourg and the Luxembourg City Tourist Office (LCTO). Up to 100 teams of four follow directions in EN / FR and cover a route of between 6-8km, or so, to discover different aspects of Luxembourg city: culture, history, technology and gastronomy. Along the course the teams compete in challenges to win points, with prizes for the winning teams.
The event promotes local charity organisations with between โฌ500 โ โฌ1,000 annually. This year donations will be made to Fondation Follerau Luxembourg.
For more information and to sign up head to www.discover-lux.lu
Duncan Roberts from Delano joined Tom in the studio for today's Delano Top Of The Week. Up for discussion was the Conservative party leadership contest which will be coming to a close today.
Around midday today the UK will know whether Liz truss or Rishi Sunak will be their next Prime Minister, with Truss forecast as the favorite to win in all the polls.
If she is elected, Truss is arriving to office at a turbulent time. With the UK facing a severe cost of living crisis and international relations facing problems surrounding Brexit, the Ukrainian War and the UK's relationship with China. Add to this the fact that Truss didn't hold a majority with MPs in the initial voting phases of the leadership race and it could be a challenging time for the new PM as they enter office.
Duncan's event picks this week included:
- Pond Eclectic festival happening all week at the Amphitheatre in Kircheberg -Lux Film Lab taking place on Wednesday 7th at Cine Utopia
- Grevenmacher wine fest over the weekend of the 10th-11th
Duncan's personal pick was a track 'Bass Face' by Gemma Cullingford from her brand new album Tongue Tied.
Aaron Grunwald from Delano joined Shiva and Petur on the Breakfast show to talk about how young people can start investing in their professional future.
In our interview, Laurence Bouquet tells us about the service Riicht eraus, an offer to help perpetrators of domestic violence changing their behaviour, provided by the Luxembourg Red Cross.
Miriam R. Krรผger is a Luxembourg-based artist. She fights violence against women through her art, her poetry, her performances, her visual arts. In our interview on Local Matters, Miriam tells us what motivates her and what she has been working on lately.
Mate Horwath tells us about the 2nd hand bike project at Rotondes and more. He also shares more information about Project Bike where you can get your bike customized. www.projectbike.lu
Emmanuel Plattard from The Happy Cyclist shares how to make bike repair easy. www.thehappycyclist.eu
In our interview, Pascale Zaourou presents her new book "Les bleus invisibles", a collection of poems about her experience in an psychologically abusive relationship.
Today Teodor Georgiev for Delano was on the Breakfast show to talk about Schueberfouer, and its high prices. Many users have complained about this through social networks.
The European project Groof experiments the feasability of greenhouses on roofs. One part of the pilot project takes place in Luxembourg.
Local Matters this week is about Luxembourg's Urban farming initiatives. For today, we stopped by at Esch's community garden "Breedewee".
On Local Matters this week, we speak about human trafficking and forced labor in Luxembourg.
In our interview on Local Matters, Nadine Berndt from the Ministry of Health told us how many people in Luxembourg use drugs, how these numbers shifted in recent years and what is been done to prevent and fight problematic drug use.
Duncan Roberts from Delano joined Tom for Delano's Top Of The Week this morning. Up for discussion was the cost of living crisis and how the government's decision to delay the next salary indexation in Luxembourg will affect workers here.
Statec published a report this week that revised its inflation forecasts to 6.6% for 2022 and 5.3% for 2023. In normal circumstances, workers in luxembvourg would have received a 3rd index rise in salaries this year โ but because the 2nd one has already been deferred to 2023 already, and they are limited to one a year for the next two years, the unions are upset that the cost of living crisis is going to badly affect less well off workers and their families.
The Government has agreed to holding another Tripartite meeting with unions and employers to discuss a possible new course of action following the decision, however there is no specific date provisioned for this to happen yet. This will be decided after summer recess ends in September.
Duncan's Event picks for this week were: At Rotondes - Congรฉs annulรฉs continues At Cinรฉmathรจque - Summer Nights films E-lake Festival - Happening in Echternach next weekend.
His personal pick was a track by the Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, "Lava Lamp Pisco" from new album Night Gnomes
Today's guest on the Breakfast Show was Mirka Costanzi from MASKรฉNADA, who came by the studio to talk to Tom about the Audio Walks they've produced in the south of Luxembourg for the Esch2022 cultural programming.
Maskรฉnada is an artistsโ collective from Luxembourg, known for site-specific and multidisciplinary productions.
Since its foundation in 1995, as Luxembourg was European Capital of Culture, the association MASKรฉNADA has been devising innovative cultural projects, combining quality, popularity and experimentation, for the past 20 years.
Their latest project "E Roude Fuedem Duerch De Roude Buedem" (a red thread through the red earth)presents as an audio walk that traces the stories of female folklore characters in the south of Luxembourg. Participants can download an app, plug in their headphones and walk along the route of the walk whilst being guided by the voices of these Southern Heroines.
More information can be found at: https://www.maskenada.lu
In our interview, Christine Corsi, marketing manger at TGL Group, talks about this year's travel habits of their costumers. Photo: mohamed hassan via PxHere
Desperate times call for desperate measures. It's August and Local Matters searches pizza.
Tom's Guest on the Breakfast Show this morning was Marc Hauser who came on to discuss the Congรฉs Annulรฉs Festival which is opening tonight at Rotondes.
Every night throughout the month of August, Rotondes will host concerts by artists from around the world and we have tickets to give away for every gig,. Every morning we'll be asking listeners to identify a mystery holiday destination in order to be in with a chance of winning tickets for that evening's show.
First up for the festival is tonight's opening party with King Khan & The Shrines, Napoleon Gold and Sparkling.
Full Line Up details for the festival can be found at www.rotondes.lu
Tune in at 8.30am every day in order to win tickets!
For Local Matters, Claudia Allar showed us around at the centre Abrigado in Luxembourg-city, a safe space for drug users.
Claudine Felten, forest engineer for the nature protection foundation natur&emwelt, about the impact of the drought on nature.
On Local Matters, Tom Barnig, director of operations at the national rescue service CGDIS, told us about the challenges provoked by the drought.
In our interview on Local Matters, Marc Weyer, president of the Luxembourg's association of winegrowers, tells about the impact of the drought on the vineyards.
Tracy Heindrichs from Delano joined Tom on the show today for the Top Of The Week. Up for discussion was the topic of petitions in Luxembourg.
Over the past year, a total of 428 public petitions [of which 231 were declared admissible] and 49 ordinary petitions [34 were declared admissible] were formulated. This represents an increase of 58% and 250% respectively over the past 12 months.
Tracy's event picks for this week were:
Tuesday - an exhibition opening at the national sports institute celebrating the 70th anniversary of Luxembourg athlete Josy Barthel winning the 1,500m at the Helsinki Olympics.
Wednesday and Thursday - Neimensterโs cloisters will host The Garden Delights concerts.
Thursday - A weekend of workshops, walks, music organised by Youth for Climate Luxembourg, natur&รซmwelt, mouvement รฉcologique, and Sanemโs citizenโs initiative, rallying to protect the forest.
Tracie's personal pick was a track L.O.V.E. by Leoniden
Local Matters visited Lieke Mevis at the Haus vun der Natur in Kockelscheuer to talk about their program for summer.
The summer holidays have started and on Local Matters this week, we check out some activities for kids in Luxembourg. For todayโs piece, reporter Franziska took us to one of her favourite places in Esch, the Deierepark.
For Local Matters, we went to Sunflower crรจche in Findel checking out their summer program for the kids.
From the 22nd till the 30th of July, Cinรฉmathรจque in collaboration with Ville De Luxembourg will be hosting a series of outdoor film screenings in the beautiful setting of the Forecourt of the Grand Ducal Palace in Luxembourg City. Catherine Krettels from Cinรฉmathรจque joined Tom on the show today to talk about what to expect.
After two years of hosting the annual outdoor film festival in the glacis due to the corona virus, City Open Air Cinema returns this year to the beautiful setting of the Grand Ducal Palace in the City Centre, for 9 days attendees will be able to enjoy a great programme of films as night falls.
The screenings are free to attend and will have seating for up to 500 people that will be available on a first come first served basis while refreshments and snacks will be available from the surrounding bars will.
Highlights of the festival include screenings of Breakfast at Tiffany's, Les Vacances de Monsieur Hublot, A Fistful of Dollars and Steven Spielberg's West Side Story.
to view the full program and find out more head to www.cinematheque.lu
Duncan Roberts joined Tom in the studio for Delano's Top Of The Week this week to discuss the new legislation that allows non-Luxembourg nationals to vote in the local elections.
Foreigners can now vote to elect members of their local council. Previously foreign residents of the country had to have been living here for 5 years before gaining the right to vote.
Duncan's event tips for this week included: 20 July: 24/7 Diva Heaven come to the Kulturfabrik
22 July : start of open-air cinema programme
24 July: gourmet tasting with Hajime Miyamae of Kamakura restaurant
And for his personal pick, Duncan chose a track 'Widow' from the new Working Men's Club album
Josh Island joined Tom on the Breakfast Show today to give us a first listen of his new single 'Make It' and talk about how the track came together and what heยดs got coming up.
Josh is a Dutch/British Singer-Songwriter that calls luxembourg home. He's toured extensively through Luxembourg and Europe and records his music in Portugal.
His new single 'Make It' is a song about being brave and finding your true self. Upon recording the demo here in Luxembourg Josh got in touch with a producer in Portugal and then travelled there to record the final mix.
'Make It' is out now on all streaming platforms and a video for the single is being dropped on Josh's Youtube channel today at noon.
Follow Josh: https://www.joshisland.com/
After the renaturation of the Alzette river at Dumontshaff near Schifflange, the swamplands serve as flood prevention and as an unique habitat for aninmals and plants.
Charles Goodhew of InTune guitar school joined Tom on the to talk about the workshops and jam sessions that they have coming up in Luxembourg over the next few weeks.
InTune was founded by Charles in 2019, not long after that Charles recruited Jason who joined the team as a full time guitar teacher. Since then they've been offering tailored one on one guitar lessons to beginners and experienced guitarists alike.
On the 16th, 23rd and 30th of July InTune will be hosting workshops focused on playing the blues. The workshops are open to guitarists of all levels and will focus on theory, techniques and structure of blues music.
Then on the 17th and 31st Charles and Jason will be hosting a guided Jam session in the park in Kirchberg where participants will be taught how to play in a group. The session is also open to players of all ages and all instruments and is free to attend.
More information can be found over on InTune's social media: https://www.facebook.com/intunelessons
Jacqueline lives right next to the river Our in Vianden. On Local Matters, she told us how she experienced last year's floods.
Edmรฉ Dopfeld from Trifolion in Echternach was our guest on the Breakfast Show this morning. She joined Tom to talk about the upcoming Echterlive festival which starts this weekend.
Trifolion is a cultural centre and music venue in Echternach. throughout the year it hosts music concerts from classical music to jazz and rock. Echterlive is the big summer festival that takes place in the Trifolion courtyard in front of the Echternach Abbey.
This year's lineup includes:
16.07.2022 โ Opening Night
17.07.2022 โ Pol Belardi | Richard Bona & Alfredo Rodriguez
19.07.2022 โ Christophe Maรฉ (Org.: den Atelier)
20.07.2022 โ Mariza
21.07.2022 โ Max Giesinger
22.07.2022 โ Ayanna Witter-Johnson | Judith Hill | Maya Maunet
24.07.2022 - Electro Deluxe | Luciel
More information and tickets can be found at: https://trifolion.lu/de/echterlive/echterlive-2022.html
Tali Golergant was our guest on the Breakfast Show this Morning. The USA-based recording artist with Luxembourgish roots joined Tom to discuss her new single 'Garden of Eden' and how she's finding developing her career in America whilst maintaining her musical connections to the country that she grew up in.
Tali started making music in Luxembourg at the age of 15. Since moving to New York to study music and theatre she's released multiple singles and EPs including a collaboration with Francis of Delirium.
her new single 'Garden of Eden' started out life as a class assignment that she collaborated with a class mate on at her college. After hearing the potential in the song, Tali's professor offered to produce the song and thus was born the new track, the lyrics of which deal with themes of forbidden love.
Listeners can catch Tali performing this Wednesday 13th July at Vantage Bar in Beggen. The show begins at 8.30pm.
Find out more and follow Tali at: https://www.facebook.com/taligolergantmusic
Teodor Georgiev from Delano Joined us for Delano's Top Of The Week this week Up for discussion was the Vaccine Mandate Debate that will be held in Parliament on Thursday.
Xavier Bettel Anounced on Friday that Vaccines will not be mandated for over 50s and vulnerable people any time soon depsite the advice of a panel of health experts that recommended that they should be. On thursday Paliament will debate whether or not to make the provision of a possible mandate by the time Autumn arrives in order to avoid the return of another lockdown or stricter restrictions.
Teo's event picks for this week were: - A Networking event with the Ukrainian Business Club on Thursday: https://delano.lu/event/2022-07-14-network-with-ukrainian-busines - The Clervaux Castle Music Festival which starts on Friday: https://delano.lu/event/2022-07-15-enjoy-music-at-the-castle - The Moon Is Full But It Is Not The Moon exhibition at Rotondes: https://www.rotondes.lu/fr/agenda/the-moon-is-full-but-it-is-not-the-moon-vernissage
His personal pick was a new single by London Based Band Berries: https://www.youtube.com/user/BerriesBand/featured
Greenhouse Stories ("Histoires de Serres") is an exhibition that is currently on display in a reclaimed Greenhouse in Sanem. Today on the Breakfast Show Tom was joined by curators of the exhibition, Olivier Lacrouts and Laura Drouet, and Sebastien Biniek and Lucille Bataille, the artists currently exhibiting in the space, to talk about the exhibition and how the project came together.
Histoires de Serres was conceived when Olivier and Laura, having been asked to curate an exhibition in the commune for part of the esch2022 cultural programming, were given a walking tour of Sanem. coming across an abandoned Greenhouse they decided that this was the perfect location to house the exhibition. 2 years later, with the space emptied and refurbished, visitors can currently visit the location and find a different exhibition each week over the month of July.
Sebastien and Lucille are graphic designers that are based in Valenciennes in Northern France. Their exhibition is the third in a series of four exhibitions that will be taking place in the greenhouse. The theme of their exhibition is the Greenhouse as a space for women's emancipation. In their research for the exhibition Sebastien and Lucille put out an open call on instagram for women from all over the world that had greenhouses to send them material in the form of a few sentences, a poem, a drawing, a word or a story on specially designed postcards that they had made and sent out to each of them. In total they received 40 responses from women as far away as Turkey, the United States and China. From this material they filtered the responses into text which they then embroidered onto handmade banners which can now be found throughout the exhibition space.
the exhibition is running until Sunday 10th of July. visitors can see it between 5-9pm Wednesday to Friday and 10am-9pm Saturday and Sunday.
More information can be found at https://www.loop22.lu/projets/histoiresdeserres
Olivier & Laura: https://studiodots.eu/ Sebastien & Lucille: https://www.b-a-t-o-n-s.fr/
For the first time, Rosa Lรซtzebuerg opens their Queer Archive for an exhibition about the history of LGBTIQ+ community in Luxembourg.
We checked out last weekend's Queer Art Festival that took place in the Batiment4 in Esch.
Arnout van Krimpen from the Amsterdam Rainbow Dress Foundation was our guest on the breakfast show this morning. He joined Tom to talk about the dress which is currently in Luxembourg as part of the Luxembourg Pride celebrations.
The Amsterdam Rainbow Dress is a living work of art, made of all the national flags from countries where being LBTIQ+ is illegal, on penalty of imprisonment, torture or capital punishment. When a country adopts LGBTIQ+ inclusive legislation, the respective flag shall be replaced with a rainbow flag.
The monumental artwork now travels the globe, offering an impressive visual representation of the scale of state-sponsored homophobia. By photographing the dress in meaningful locations worldwide, in cooperation with models, photographers, crew members and creatives from the local LGBTI+ community, the foundation aims to cross borders, generate publicity and create a platform of cooperation and support for LGBTI+ communities and those who are prosecuted, displaced because of their orientation or gender identity.
The dress is currently on display as part of an exhibition at the Luxembourg Pride Headquaters in Esch. Visitors can visit the exhibition between 1pm-7pm until the 9th of July and more info can be found at: https://luxembourgpride.lu/
Yesterday, the Pride week was officially launched. We participated at the opening ceremony in Esch.
A visit to the therapeutical centre Manternach, a centre for drug addictions that has recently presented their child-parent program where parents of young children receive addiction therapy together with their children.
Cordula Schnuer from Delano joined Tom in the studio this morning for Delano's Top Of The Week. Up for discussion was Luxembourg Pride which is taking place this week in Esch
Throughout the week, visitors can attend a host of different events including a queer arts festival, a queer movie night screening of Japanese drama โHisโ, an exhibition on LBGTIQ+ history in Luxembourg, on 4th July at 7pm there is a ceremony to remember victims of social hate and crimes at the national monument of resistance, there will be a conference on LGBTIQ+ activism in Europe at the University of Luxembourg. And of course thereโs the pride parade, street fest and party on 9 and 10 July, with an appearance by Boy George and Culture Club.
Cordula's event picks in luxembourg this week included
A John Constable exhibition at the Villa Vauban https://villavauban.lu/en/exhibition/john-constables-english-landscapes/
Luxembourg Street Festival t Philharmonie https://delano.lu/event/2022-07-07-lxb-street
And the Blues Express festival happening at La Sauvage https://delano.lu/event/2022-07-09-hop-aboard-the-blues-express
Cordula's personal pick was a book: Shortest History of War by Gwynne Dyer.
The Moon Is Full, But It Is Not The Moon is a multimedia art exhibition taking place at Rotondes that brings together the work of 5 artists and involves an Artificial Intelligence program called The Collective Dreamworld Project. Tom was joined on the Breakfast Show This morning by participating artists Gioj De Marco, Agnese Toniutti and Andrej Mirฤev to discuss what the creation of the exhibition and what it has in store for visitors.
For six months Gioj De Marco, Loris DโAcunto, Agnese Toniutti, Karolina Pernar and Andrej Mirฤev recorded their dreams in collaboration with The Collective Dreamworld Project, an online dream-weaving experiment that uses an AI language prediction model. A sensorial collage emerged, and was recreated by the artists in a series of atmospheric chambers where sculptural forms, video projections, soundscapes, musical compositions, and staged performances take turns appearing and disappearing. Moving through the space as if in a dream, visitors will explore the connections between science, the arts and deep learning.
The exhibition opens tomorrow night 30th June and runs until the 28th of August.
On the 29th of June,a fundraising concert will take place at MK Bar in Belval under the name Peacenote in order to raise funds to support those affected by the war in Ukraine. One of the team behind the event, Alina Lushnikova Joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to discuss the event.
the event is free entry and will showcase luxembourgish acts alongside Ukrainian artists that have arrived in Luxembourg since the war broke out in Ukraine.
Attendees will be able to donate at the event . All donations collected during the concert will be directed to LUkraine Asbl and Fundacja Wolno Nam, a Polish organisation and their project supporting Ukrainians on the Ukrainian-Polish border. They also support online donations via our website.
If you have any questions, reach out via peacenote@ccsa-uni.lu.
DONATE HERE: https://ccsa-uni.lu/peacenote
Duncan Roberts from Delano Joined Tom in the studio this morning for Delano's Top Of The Week. Up for discussion was Asteroid Day which will take place on the 30th of June.
Asteroid Day as observed annually on 30 June is the United Nations sanctioned day of public awareness of the risks of asteroid impacts. Its mission is to educate the public about the risks and opportunities of asteroids year-round by hosting events and providing educational resources.
This year members of the public can attend educational and social events including panel discussions on the opportunities presented bz exploiting Asteroids for their mineral content, a meet and greet with astronauts and a "space cafe" networking event with members of Luxembourg's space industry.
More info can be found at www.asteroidday.org
Duncan's event picks for this week in Luxembourg included:
The Chats at Rotondes on 29 June - https://delano.lu/event/2022-06-29-catch-aussie-punks
Japanese seasons expo at Nature Museum starting 1 July - https://delano.lu/event/2022-07-01-discover-japan-s-72-seasons-th
Kirchbรฉier craft beer festival at Kirchberg Amphitheatre 2 and 3 July - https://delano.lu/event/2022-07-02-kirchbeier-craft-beer-festival
And his personal pick was Tess Parks new track, 'I See Angels' from new album 'And Those Who Were Seen Dancing'
This week, ACR is about refugees and we tested your knowledge randomly asking people on the market.
Myriam Sautma from Youth For Climate Luxembourg (YFCL) joined Tom in the Studio to talk about the upcoming demonstration that they are organizing in response to the green washing of the EU Taxonomy criteria which is being voted on by MEPs tomorrow.
On 25th at noon YFCL will gather at Place de Clairefontaine in Luxembourg City dressed as EU politicians equipped with cleaning utensils and green paint to symbolise the greenwashing of the EU Taxonomy vote.
Having officially entered into force on the 12th of July 2020, the EU Commission's long awaited EU Taxonomy would serve as a financial classification tool, informing private sectors and governments on which activities were deemed sustainable, and therefore encouraged. It was created to support the transformation of our European economies within the objectives set by the EU Green Deal, namely the carbon-neutral goal for 2050. However, in its latest expansion, the design strayed away from this purpose, instead serving as a green washed and harmful financial incentive.
Indeed, the last few months have seen this promising Regulation deviate, as a "result of effective industry lobbying, supported by a pro-gas and nuclear alliance of countries" which led the EU Commission to include both fossil gas and nuclear energy into the EU Taxonomy. It is obvious that deeming these energies "sustainable", even just as a transitory measure in the case of fossil gas, cannot lead to effective decarbonization of financial flows. In fact, endorsing investments towards gas, otherwise known as "Europe's leading source of power emissions" will only "hinder a transition that meets the EU's 2030 climate goals and the Paris Agreement".
Everyone is invited to attend and join the protest. more information can be found on YFCL's social media: https://www.facebook.com/youthforclimateluxembourg
British painter Keith Grant joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about his life as an artist and the exhibition he currently has running at Biodiversum in Remerchen.
Keith is 92 years old and has been painting for more than 7 decades. He studied at the royal college of art and has dedicated his life to painting the natural landscape.
His art is currently on exhibition at Biodiversum in Remerchen in a show entitled 'Visions of Nature'. The exhibition includes 2 paintings that Keith painted in response to the war breaking out in Ukraine. One painting - 'The Birch Tree' - depicts a lone birch sappling growing in the midst of a forest fire, symbolizing the resilience of the Ukrainian People. This painting will be donated to LUkraine to be housed in a newly built cultural centre. Another painting - 'From a Ukrainian Child's Window' shows a view of the chaos of war from a bedroom window with symbolic elements of hope breaking through the destruction. This painting will be sold with all proceeds of the sale being donated to LUkraine.
The exhibition runs for another week and more details can be found at https://www.keith-grant.com/
Margaretha Maeyens from the commune of Niederanven discusses integration committees and how you can get involved.
Geeta Rajaraman shares her experiences with establishing the Facebook page; My Neighborhood; Niederanven.
In our interview on Local Matters, Yemeni refugee Ali Ghamdan tells us what in his view needs to improve in Luxembourg's refugee camps.
In our interview on Local Matters, Martine Pinnel and Georges Goerens tell us why they're not completely convinced if their exhibition was a good idea.
Our guests on the Breakfast Show this morning were Amber Schulz and Francesca Tavanti from the LFR. They joined Tom to discuss the main issues concerning the integration of refugees and assylum seekers upon arrival in Luxembourg, which were identified at the press conference held by LFR on the occasion of world refugee day.
LFR is a collective of organisations that are involved in protecting the rights of refugees. Amber and Francesca work for Passarell and Ryse respectively.
At the press conference the four main issues identified by LFR concerning the process of refugee's integration into society in Luxembourg were:
- Access to the labor market,
- Access to studies,
- Family Reunification,
- Access to housing.
Each of these areas currently involves complicated processes and legislation that often leave refugees with the inability to provide the correct documentation to fulfill their applications.
Amber and Francesca confirmed that the government was receptive to the calls made by LFR but that there was still a lot of work to do to resolve the issues that had been highlighted by the group.
This morning our guests were Tarsis Goncalves and Pablo Casero from Polo Club Luxembourg who came on the show to talk about how people can get involved in Polo here in Luxembourg and the upcoming international tournament that will take place from the 24th-26th June.
Since 2004 the polo club has provided a welcoming environment for both newcomers and seasoned polo players to enjoy the sport in the Grand Duchy. Their bi-annual international tournaments bring teams from all over the world to play at their terrain in Luxembourg City and attract up to a 1000 spectators.
The next tournament will take place on the 24th-26th June. This year a team will play in the colours of Ukraine in solidarity with the country in the face of the Russian invasion. Attendees are also invited to make donations and purchase extra tickets which will be given to Ukrainian refugees that have recently arrived in luxembourg, all of the revenue of which will be donated to LuKraine. As well as the matches, there will be on site catering, as well as activities for all the family.
More info and tickets can be found at https://poloclubluxembourg.com/
For Local Matters, we went to visit our Radio Ara colleagues and their Esch2022 project Radio Art Zone.
Getting on the track of the river Alzette in Esch with the Esch2022 project "Wou d'Uelzecht"
This week, the former cinema Ariston in Esch is going to reopen as a theatre. We had a look when it was still a construction site.
Duncan Roberts joined us today for Delano's Top Of The Week. Up for discussion were the staff shortages and resultant issues currently faced by the aviation industry.
Airports all over europe have been hit by huge shortages of staff, long waiting lines, delays and cancellations. As the amount of travellers continues to increase towards pre-pandemic levels, the number of staff that were let go or moved into other industries when planes were grounded during the lockdowns, have not returned at the same rate. With the industry struggling to recruit at the necessary pace to cope with increasing demand, the problems that we're seeing in airports at the moment could probably be set to continue for quite some time.
Duncan's event picks included: 15 June : Helado Negro at Rotondes. https://delano.lu/event/2022-06-15-psychedelic-concert-at-rotonde
16 June : Risk Management Conference at Luxexpo. https://delano.lu/event/2022-06-16-european-risk-management-confe
18 June: Kick Cancer Into Touch golf fundraising event in Canach. https://delano.lu/event/2022-06-18-kick-cancer-into-touch-2022-go
And his personal pick was Sharon van Etten's new track Mistakes โ from her new album We've Been Going About This All Wrong.
On Local Matters, we took our microphone to stop by at Cigale. The centre organises a self-defense class for the LGBTIQ+ community.
Tom was joined by Luxembourg-based singer-songwriter, Charlotte Bridge this morning for an exclusive premiere of her new single 'Wavering' ahead of her performance at the Usina22 festival this weekend in Dudelange.
Charlotte (real name Stefania) has been writing music since the age of 12 and recording music as Charlotte Bridge since 2014. Her debut album steps came out in 2019 on Bonus Noise Records.
She performs on Sunday at Usina22 festival alongisde names like Kings of Leon and Caribou. Listen here to her new singel Wavering and then head to Dudelange on Sunday to see her perform it live.
More info about the single and upcoming performances can be found over on the Charlotte Bridge Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/charlottebridgemusic
Saran Buckingham from the Ireland Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce Joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to introduce our listeners to the organization and its activities and to highlight a couple of their upcoming events.
The ILCC was started in 2012 to support the introduction of individuals and businesses to each other in Luxembourg. The ILCC aims to develop links with other Irish Chambers, business groups, the international Irish corporate network and relevant bodies in Ireland.
They organise a regular calendar of formal and informal networking opportunities to meet and share experiences, ideas and network businesses and promote Ireland as a trading partner, a location for investment, research and development, education and high technology and as a tourism destination, within the business community in Luxembourg.
On the 10th of June they are hosting a tour of the Chambre des Deputes in Luxembourg City. The tour will be hosted by a sitting member of parliament and will be followed by canapes and refreshments. On the 20th of June Irish Minister for European Affairs, Thomas Byrne T.D., will address the Ireland-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce on Monday 20 June, on the eve of the meeting of the EU General Affairs Council in Luxembourg.
Tickets and more info about both events can be found at: https://www.ilcc.lu/
In our interview on Local Matters, Jane tells us about her experience finding out that she has a transgender son.
In our interview on Local Matters, Prof. Claudia Maier-Hรถfer gives us some insights of the challenges for transgender children.
Oleksandr Donets from the Ukraine-Luxembourg Business Club joined Simon on the Breakfast show.
Knut aufferman and Sarah Washington from radioartzone joined tom on the breakfast show today to talk about the exciting project that radio ara is part taking in part in.
For 100 days, Radio Araโs southern frequency 87,8fm will be dedicated to radio art. Artists from all over the world have been invited to take part and create a 22 hour long broadcast.
Apart from the on air programming radio art zone will host events and workshops for the public to attend at their dedicated studios in esch
The city of Luxembourg in March debated the mobility plan with the residents during a public reunion.
Fiona Hampton from the Greenfingers Garden Club joined us on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about the Greenfingers Summer Fair that is happening on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th of June in Walferdange.
Greenfingers is a garden club that has brought together keen gardeners in luxembourg since the 1970s. This year they will be taking part in the national 'Rendez vouz au Jardin' programme inviting people to join them for a day of gardening talks and demonstrations linked to mitigating the effects of climate change such as retaining moisture in the soil, gardening without pesticides, making homes for insects, using herbs for food health and medicine and more. There will also be a plant swap and sale, wine tasting, second-hand gardening books available along with other artisanal vendors. Cakes and coffee will be available at a pop-up cafe.
More information can be found at https://greenfingersclub.lu/
The Ministry for Mobility and Transport in April presented the new "National Mobility Strategy 2035". On Local Matters this week, we have a look at this plan and discuss other matters of traffic and mobility.
Image: RettungsgasseJETZTde from Pixabay
Formation et Sensibilisation and ACAT are two organisations that are working together to help newly arrived refugees from the Ukraine integrate into society here in Luxembourg. Today Taguhi Karathyan and Kristina Faber joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to discuss the work that they do.
Since March 2022 ACAT, through their newly launched sub-organisation YoungACAT began hosting painting workshops for the children of Ukrainian families that arrive in Luxembourg Fleeing the war. While there, the parents can socialise and seek advice from volunteers from Formation et Senisibilisation.
The two organisations plan to organise further workshops and are looking for volunteers to contribute their skills and time. More information can be found by searching for Formation & Sensibilisation de Luxembourg on social media.
Teodor Georgiev of Delano was in for Delano's Top of The Week this week. On the agenda for discussion was the draft law that will be discussed in parliament soon concerning dropping of Covid-19 restrictions n Luxembourg. Masks are currently still mandated on public transport but this could change as early as next week.
Teo also picked out soem events for listeners to look forward to in Luxembourg this week including the new exhibition opening at Mudam, a festival celevbrating the cultures of Nepal and india and the sold-out Giant Rooks concert at Den Atelier:
https://delano.lu/event/2022-06-01-artist-hana-mileti-in-conversa
https://delano.lu/event/2022-06-05-visit-the-india-and-nepal-fest
https://delano.lu/event/2022-06-05-giant-rooks-at-den-atelier
Teo's personal pick this week was the new Everything Everything single Pizza Boy
June is looking very busy for team Atelier, with 2 major festivals taking place in different locations as well as a string of big headliner gigs. Programmer of Den Atelier, Michel Welter, joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to have a look at some of the concerts that they have coming up in this busy month.
On the 11th and 12th of June, the Usina 22 festival takes place at the old steel works behind Opderschmelz in Dudelange. The programme is a collaborative effort that sees Luxembourg's major venues each offering something to the line up. Highlights include The Mysterines. Crack Cloud, Charlotte Adigery and Bolis Popul, Caribou and headliners Kings of Leon.
Then on the 25th of June Siren's Call takes place in the beautiful setting of the Abbey Neumunster in Luxembourg City. The festival will see local talent Chaild and upcoming alternative rockers Enola Gay play alongside favourites Nothing But Thieves and headliners The Hives.
Then on the 27th The Smile, the new outing by Radiohead's Thom Yorke and Johnny Greenwood will perform also at the Abbey. Other highlights in Den Atelier's programme across the month include, Cat Power, The Offspring, Einsturzende Neubaten and Gorillaz.
For more info and tickets go to www.atelier.lu
This week Monodrama Festival celebrates it's 12th edition presenting a programme of solo-performance theatre and dance performances at Bananefabrik in Bonnevoie. This morning, actors Pip Utton and Despina Sarafeidou joined us in the studio alongside festival Director Pip Utton to discuss their upcoming performances.
Pip Utton is considered to be one of the UK's leading solo performers. He will be performing in two productions at this year's festival. Tonight, spectators can see him performing in 'At Home With Will Shakespeare' and on Saturday he will perform 'Playing Maggie' a play that sees him take on the character of Maggie Thatcher and interact with audience members, inviting them to ask questions and replying in character.
Despina Sarafeidou is also an award winning actress from Greece. Tomorrow Night she will perform 'Kassandra, A Stand Up Tragedy in Broken English'. A play that blends genres and narratives featuring the character of Kassandra, a trans-gender immigrant prostitute that simultaneously represents the character Cassandra from Greek mythology.
Each day will also feature live music and catering by Chiche.
More info and tickets for each day can be found at www.fundamental,lu
New Member of the Delano Team, Tracy Heindrichs was on the breakfast show this morning for Delano's Top Of The Week. Up for discussion were the films representing Luxembourg at Cannes film festival this year.
Cannes Film Festival celebrates its 75th Edition this year. Luxembourgish co-productions that will feature at the festival this year include an adaptation of the childrenโs book Le petit Nicolas and Harka, co-produced by Donato Roturno of Tarantula Luxembourg which has been selected for the category โUn certain regard.โ Luxembourgish actors Tommy Schlesser, Nassim Rachi and Vicky Krieps also all feature in films being shown at the festival this year.
Tracy's pick of events include Feats festival which is running from Thursday through Sunday at Kulturhaus Mersch, Beautiful decay festival which is happening at Koerich Castle on saturday and the inflatable obstacle race at Echternach lake on Sunday.
Tracy's personal pick was the Emma-jean Thackeray track 'Yellow'
On Tuesday the Rotondes anounced the fist names on the line up of this year's Congรฉs Annulรฉs festival. Marc Hauser from Rotondes joined tom on The Breakfast Show this morning to talk us through the line up and let us know what people can expect from this year's edition.
Since 2008 Congรฉs Annulรฉs has been held in Luxembourg by the team behind the Rotondes music venue in Luxembourg City. Taking advantage of the quieter month of August in Luxembourg's cultural calendar, the festival sees concerts being held nearly every night over the course of four weeks.
Past editions have seen acts like Parquet Courts, Bo Ningen, Molly Nilson, The KVB, Los Bitchos, Moon Duo and Angel Olsen play to intimate crowds on warm summer evenings. As Marc points out the festival aims to touch many different sounds so that there is something for everyone over the course of the month.
This year highlights include Math Rock giants, Battles, Warp Records signees Squid, Ugandan electronic outfit Nihiloxica, Australian boogie-pop maestro Donny Benet and British indie-dance duo PVA.
Festival passes have already sold out but tickets for all of the concerts and more info can be found at: https://www.rotondes.lu/fr/programmation/temps-forts/conges-annules
Davide Sorvillo from Satori Brewing Co. joined Tom on the Breakfast show to introduce listeners to Satori a young beverage company that is making waves in the Luxembourgish craft beer scene.
What originally began as experiments in fermentation in a basement, Satori - which takes its name from the Japanese word for enlightenment - has grown into an exciting company ran by Davide and two other friends.
Satori now offer 2 beers, the distortion IPA and the Mandarina Blonde which can be found in Bars around Luxembourg. In the future Satori hope to work on more new products and eventually open their own bar.
Find out more at: https://satoribrewing.eu/
Cordula from Delano was in for the Delano Top Of The Week today to talk about the national children's week that was introduced recently by the Luxembourgish Government to raise awareness about early years education.
This week comes at the same time as the government is moving ahead on making afterschool care free of charge for primary school children. Itโs doing this with the aim to providing equal access to all families. School lunches will also become free under plans that must still be validated by parliament.
For primary school age children, afterschool care will become free of charge during school weeks. This means that during school holidays, when many parents rely on daycare facilities to keep their kids occupied while they go to work, it will remain fee-paying. Although there are other subsidy programme already in place through the so-called chรจques services.
These subsidies are expected come into effect with the start of the next school year but this is pending a vote in parliament. That would need to happen by mid-July before parliament breaks for the summer.
Cordula's three event picks for this week were:
Writing with Fire screening at Rotondes on the 17th: ttps://delano.lu/event/2022-05-17-writing-with-fire
Delano's new issue launch on the 19th https://paperjam.lu/club/event/2022-05-19-delano-live-meet-the-community?lang=en
The Geek Foire at Rotondes on the 21st https://delano.lu/event/2022-05-21-geek-foire
Here personal pick was Maggie Rogers new single 'That's where I am'
Marine Henry from Cell (Centre for Ecological Learning Luxembourg) was our guest on the Breakfast Show this morning, talking about the F.U.T.U.R.E piazza, a space for cultural exchange, workshops, concerts, exhibitions and discussion that can currently be found outside the Batiment 4 in Esch.
The F.U.T.U.R.E piazza is CELL's contribution to the Esch2022 programming. It is a laboratory of change built by its participants, at the crossroads of poetry and politics, arts and sciences, that invites people to a real immersion in alternative lifestyles and exploration of how we can transition to a better future in terms of energy, food and citizenship.
Throughout the year there are events programmed on the piazza including exhibitions, concerts, workshops, discussions, performances and presentations, They also host a weekly 'Piazzapero' social event on Thursdays that people are invited to attend and meet the team behind F.U.T.U.R.E
For more information head to https://www.cell.lu/f-u-t-u-r-e
Jag and Nicolas from Serve The City were guests on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about the work that they do helping the less advantaged in Luxembourg and their upcoming ยดGrouss Botzยด clean up event that is taking place this weekend.
Serve the city is a global volunteering organization that was started in Brussels in 2005. They have been active in Luxembourg since 2012 running integration projects that help newly arrived asylum seekers , street team outings aimed at helping the nation's homeless and an annual clean up event - the Grouss Botz.
The Grouss Botz is taking place this saturday in locations around Luxembourg. Volunteers are invited to join a team and carry out clean up work, picking up litter and cleaning up their area.
Anyone is invited to take part. For more information head to www.servethecity.lu
Enid Isaac from the British Ladies Club joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about the upcoming car boot sale that is taking place on the 14th of May at Parking Adenauer in Kirchberg.
This year marks the 28th edition of the BLC's car boot sale. From 8am on Saturday, up to 100 vendors are expected to show up and sell their unwanted possessions out of the back of their cars. Visitors to the car boot sale can park at the glacis in Limpertsberg and will be transported to the bootsale on British-style red double-decker buses.
Registration for vendors is still open and more information can be found at: https://www.blc.lu/event/blc-annual-car-boot/
In our interview, Daniela Moraru, founder of languages.lu explains us the struggles she and her freelance language teachers encountered during the pandemic.
We had Jessica Lopes for an interview on our microphone to talk about the struggles of female migrant workers in Luxembourg.
Did Shintgen from the Future Talent Stage was in the studio this morning to talk to Tom about their upcoming Festival.
Every year since 2018 Future Talent Stage has provided young Luxembourgish musicians between the ages of 15-25 with the chance to perform their music on a large stage in front of industry professionals in the heart of Luxembourg City.
Aspiring musicians can submit their candidature to the festival beforethe public vote for their favourite participants. Eight winners of the public vote then perform on stage at the festival.
This year has seen over 30 participants in the competition with the voting due to begin on the 10th of May. The final performances will take place on the 18th of June in Luxembourg City
for more information and to cast your vote head to www.talent.vdl.lu
On their traditional Labour Day protest, the trade union OGBL mobilized against the new solidarity package bill. What is the problem with the indexation?
Between the 20th-29th of May Monodrama Festival celebrates it's 12th edition presenting a programme of solo-performance theatre and dance performances at Bananefabrik in Bonnevoie.
Festival director Steve Karier joined Tom in the studio to introduce the festival to our listeners and discuss everything that the programme has to offer this year.
As steve points out, the festival highlights a special type of performance focusing on the single performer on stage in front of the audience. This dynamic creates a special connection between audience and performer and requires a highly skilled performer to carry off successfully.
Since it's first edition in 2010, Monodrama has brought solo-performers from across the world to Luxembourg to perform in the multi-lingual festival. This year's edition will feature artists from Germany, Belgium, Bรฉnin, Burkina Faso, Great-Britain, Greece, Luxembourg, Niger, Czech republic and Switzerland.
Highlights in English include Luxembourgish production Hypervolk by Filip Markiewicz performed by Lisa Schรผtzenberger, Despina Sarafeidou performing Kassandra - A Stand-up Tragedy in Broken English by Sergio Blanco and Pip Utton's Playing Maggie.
Apart from the performances each day will feature a work in progress showing after which the audience will be encouraged to ask questions and critique the new works.
Each day will also feature catering by Chiche.
More info and tickets for each day can be found at www.fundamental,lu
Music on Hold are a band from Paris that released their debut album on Born Bad Records last year. Tom caught up with them on zoom for a chat ahead of their gig at De Gudde Wellen in Luxembourg city on the 4th of May.
What began as home-recorded demos by the lead singer Emile transformed into a fully fledged album and new band when he enlisted the help of two friends, Mathisse an Guillaume to record the debut Long Player at a studio in Paris.
The main inspiration for the album came in the form of vintage analog studio gear that Emile started to collect a few years ago. Having always played in 60s revival garage rock bands, Emile was able to create these type of songs filtered through the sounds of this 80s analog gear to create the record.
Their time in the studio recording the album was fruitful as they have a new EP ready to be released in the coming weeks. The new material will see its first performances to the public on this current tour.
Music on Hold touch down in Luxembourg on Wednesday 4th May when they play at De Gudde Wellen.
You can find more info and tickets here: https://deguddewellen.lu/Agenda/Music-On-Hold-FR-
We had Rhรฉa Ziadรฉ on our microphone for Local Matters talking about racial discrimination in the laws of Luxembourg.
Martina McPherson, Luxembourg Lacrosse Women's Coach, shares her story and the compelling reasons to join Luxembourg Lacrosse www.lacrosse.lu
Anita shares what CLAE offers and tells us more about the Festival of Migration. www.clae.lu
Interview with Frรฉdรฉric Docquier, researcher at Liser, about his study on perceived racism and racial discrimination in Luxembourg.
Cordula from Delano joined Tom on the show for Delano's Top of the Week. Up for discussion was the new mobility plan for 2035 announced by the Luxembourg Government.
The plan (nicknamed Modu 3.0) is a comprehensive infrastructure and transport plan for Luxembourg that focuses on using infrastructure more efficiently with an emphasis on so-called multi/inter-modal transport and the connections between how transport networks such roads, rail, bike and public transport. The strategy looks at urban areas and the connections between them, paying particular attention to where people can leave their cars when travelling from a rural area.
Mobility needs are set to increase by 40% in Luxembourg by 2035. Last year alone, Luxembourgโs population grew by more than 10,000 people. By 2035, weโre looking at projections of more than 700,000 inhabitants (currently around 645,000). And thatโs not including cross-border workers of which there are already around 200,000
At the same time, Luxembourg needs to reduce emissions from transport to meet its climate targets. By 2030, Luxembourg has committed to reducing emissions by 55% and to be climate neutral by mid-century. For transport, that means cutting emissions by 57% over the next eight years.
Cordula's Event Picks for this week included:
26th of April: Simply Quartet at the Philharmonie https://delano.lu/event/2022-04-26-simply-quartet-at-the-philharm
28th of April: Lux Audience Award screenings https://delano.lu/event/2022-04-28-lux-audience-award-screenings
30th of Apirl: Ramborn City Nature Challenge https://delano.lu/event/2022-04-30-ramborn-city-nature-challenge
Her personal pick was the book 'Breasts and Eggs' by Mieko Kawakami.
Luxembourgish theatre director, Anne Simon joined Tom on the Breakfast Show today to talk about her new production of Shakespeare's Richard II which is showing this week at the Thรฉรขtre National de Luxembourg.
The production is a stripped-back adaptation of the Shakespeare original, performed by two actors and a musician. By breaking down the play to it's core elements and opening the script to interpretation through English to Luxembourgish translations, modern references and musical accompaniment, Anne has created an edgy contemporary take on the classic that grapples with the concepts of power and gender roles in the modern society.
Performances are taking place on the 23rd, 24th, 27th, 28th April and the 3rd and 4th of May.
More information and tickets can be found at: https://www.tnl.lu/richard-ii
A new very vivid community has emerged with the arrival of refugees from Ukraine in Luxembourg. One new meeting point is the dancing class taught by Renat and Inna Korbka.
In the past week, the refugees from Ukraine and many people from Luxembourg founded a new, very vibrant community.
Luka Heindrichs, booker of De Gudde Wellen, joined Tom today on The Breakfast Show to discuss the Usina22 festival that is happening on the 11th and 12th of June in Dudelange as part of the Esch2022 cultural programming.
Over two days and nights in June, 14 of Luxembourg's key cultural institutions, organisations and players will collaborate on the Usina22 festival, each bringing their own character and input to the collaboratively formed lineup.
The festival will take place in the impressive post-industrial setting of the old Dudelange steel works behind Opderschmelz and will see artists such as Francis of Delirium, Crack Cloud, The Mysterines, Bolis Popul & Charlotte Adigery, Caribou, Kings of Leon and more perform to an audience of 10,000 people.
Tickets and more information are available at www.usina.lu
Our guest today was Patrizia Luchetta from The Sound of Data, a project that brings together music and science as part of the Esch 2022 cultural Programming.
The Sound of Data is a joint project between the University of Luxembourg, the Luxembourg institute of Science and Technology, The National Research Fund, the Rockhal and Rocklab and multiple artists that aims to educate people about the process of sonification.
Sonification is the process by which scientific data is represented as sound. It has been used as a tool by scientists with visual impairments to understand visual data and it is used to communicate complex scientific and statistical data to broader audiences. It can also be used to compose Music.
For this project, the team have invited Valerz Vermeulen, a professional sound artist and composer who works in the field of sonification to give masterclasses, workshops and perform his music over the course of an interactive learning day on the 1st of May at the Rockhal.
The Sound Of Data has also launched an open call for musicians that are interested in learning more about sonification to take part in artistic residencies at the Rockhal which will culminate in a night of performances on the 3rd of December 2022. Artists of all levels and musical disciplines are invited to apply.
More information can be found at www.soundofdata.lu
While many centres for alternative culture in Novi Sad were shut down in recent years, the "Lab" has opened only five years ago.
Dry Cleaning are a post-punk band from London that have been hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as 'the most exciting band in rock music'. On Thursday 14th they arrived in Luxembourg to play at Rotondes and Valentina caught up with lead singer Florence Shaw for a chat.
Florence and other members of Dry Cleaning met whilst at art school. After initially being invited along to a rehearsal for fun and being shy to start singing when asked to jump on the microphone, Florence stumbled across what has become the band's signature sound that is characterized by her deadpan and cold spoken-word delivery of lyrics pulled from her personal journals.
After having their debut European Tour postponed multiple times due to the pandemic, Dry Cleaning are excited to get on the road and play around Europe for the first time.
The alternative scene in Novi Sad, just as the one in Esch, continues to struggle with the organization of the European capital of culture.
The Serbian city Novi Sad is European capital of culture this year, along with Kaunas in Lithuania and Esch. Local Matters took a trip to Serbia.
Jill Crovisier joined Tom on The Breakfast Show this morning to talk about her practice as a choreographer and Dancer and her new performance for young audiences, Sahasa, which will tour venues in Luxembourg in the coming weeks.
Since 2007 Jill has worked as a professional dancer and choreographer. As well as practicing these disciplines, she is a videographer, director and sound designer. She currently tours with various international dance companies as well as creating performances with her own company JC movement production.
Sahasa is her latest piece created for young audience. The title comes from the Nepalese for 'Courage,' which it takes as it's central theme. The performance brings together elements of parkour, freestyle football and contemporary dance and features three performers. In creating Sahasa, Lynn Jung, Sven Fielitz, and Isaiah Wilson, who each specialise in one of the disciplines respectively worked with Jill to find connections between their practices and adapt to performing together in one choreographed piece.
The production was created in collaboration with various Luxembourgish cultural institutions and will embark on a tour of the country, performing to young audiences at Rotondes, Cape Ettelbruck, Trois C-L, Trifolion in Echternach and Opderschmelz in Dudelange over the course of late-April and early-May with more performances taking place in November at Rotondes.
For more information head to www.jcmdance.com
Cordula joined Tom on the Breakfast show for Delano's Top Of The Week. Up for discusssion was the recent closure of the maternity ward in Ettelbruck hospital as a result of specialist staff shortages.
Ettelbruck Hospital has temporarily closed down its materninty ward due to the fact that there is no neonatologist currently employed on the ward . Neonatologists specialise in care for ill or prematurely born babies and can provide emergency resuscitation if necessary.
All mothers that were due to give birth in Ettelbruck will be transferred to either CHL Kannerklinik or the maternity ward at Robert Schuman Hospital in Kirchberg,
The lack of specialist doctors can be partly explained by the trend of an aging medical professional population in Luxembourg. Many hospitals will experience large amounts of staff retiring in coming years with an insufficiency in the number of new staff being recruited to replace them. Up until recently Luxembourg did not have a medical programme at the university and so for this reason any Luxembourgish university students would have to travel abroad to study medicine meaning that a lot would remain outside of the country when they began their profession. With the introduction of a Medicine course to the University's syllabus this will hopefully change over time.
Cordula's Event picks for this week in Luxembourg included:
The Emaischen Easter Monday pottery market which will return this year after two years absence due to the pandemic: https://www.emaischen.lu/
The National Theatre's performance of Romeo & Juliet showing at Utopia on the 14th of April: https://delano.lu/event/2022-04-14-ntlive-s-romeo-juliet
Dead Can Dance performing at The Rockhal on the 16th: https://delano.lu/event/2022-04-16-see-dead-can-dance
Her personal pick was Ricky Gervais' series After Life which is available on Netflix.
The collective Center for Urban Justice advocates for more equality in the distribution of urban space. In our interview, they explain why 475 crossings in Luxembourg-city are dangerous for pedestrians.
Franz Ferdinand begin their greatest hits tour at the Rockhal in Luxembourg on the 14th of April! Tom at down with band-member Bob Hardy over zoom for a chat about how they put their greatest hits album 'Hits to The Head' together, being excited to tour again after the pandemic, a look back at their beginnings, and what's coming next for the band.
'Hits To The Head' brings together tracks from across Franz Ferdinand's six studio albums. Whilst putting the tracklist for the album, The band opted for songs that they would include in a headline festival set to create "an album of bangers, all the big ones put together."
Despite taking this opportunity to look back and celebrate everything that they've done so far, Hardy confirms that the band are still very much moving in a forward direction and working on new material. As is evidenced by the inclusion of the two new tracks. 'Billy Goodbye' and 'Curious' on 'Hits To The Head'.
Formed in 2004 in Glasgow, Franz Ferdinand came together at the Glasgow School of Art. From the inception of the band they decidedly pushed back against what they saw as a male dominated music scene in the city at the time by setting rules for themselves such as no guitar solos, engaging with their crowd and trying to replicate the energy of a nightclub in their sets, ideals which they carry with them to this day.
As with everyone involved in the music industry, the pandemic put a sudden halt to Franz Ferdinand's live performances after having regularly toured since the release of their first album in 2004. Going in to this tour the band are more excited than ever to get back on the road and reconnect with their fans. With it being, a greatest hits tour too, the energy levels are sure to be high.
Catch Franz Ferdinand performing at the Rockhal on the 14th of April.
More info and tickets from www.rockhal.lu
Daniel Erpelding organizes the Critical Mass events in Luxembourg. We discussed road safety for cyclists on ACR.
The 18th edition of Out of The Crowd festival is taking place On the 30th Of April. This Morning Festival programmer Nicolas Przeor came on the Breakfast Show to chat to Tom about this year's line.
The Out of The Crowd festival takes place every year at Kulturfabrik in Esch. Since its first edition in 2004 it has played host to names like Battles, Iceage, Beak, And So I Watch You From Afar, Metz, Baths and many more as well as providing an important showcase to local emerging Luxembourgish talent.
Over the course of one day the festival takes place over two stages, meaning that there is no interruption to the music. This year's edition will also host an exhibition and a selection of street food stalls including vegan options for attendees to enjoy.
The Full line up of the festival includes First Mote (LU), The Cookie Jar Complot (LU), Melenas (ES), Penelope Isles (UK), Makthaverskan (SWE), Honey For Petzi (CH), Mdou Moctar (NER), Jonathan Bree (NZ), BODEGA (USA), Nothing (USA) and Holy F (CAN)
Many people, especially women, never had the chance to learn how to ride a bicycle. the association ProVelo provides classes for adults.
Teodor Georgiev was in the studio this morning for Delano's Top of the Week. Up for discussion were the meetings that are being held this week between the Trade Unions LCBG and OGBL and the Luxembourg confederation of commerce to discuss Sunday work in the country.
Currently retail shops are only allowed to open from 6am and 1pm with the exception of 6 Sundays a year when longer opening hours are permitted. It is however ilegal for employees to work for more than 4 hours on a Sunday which is seen as a hinderance, particularly to cross-border workers who need to travel long distances to come to work.
This will be the second time discussions are taking place after talks broke down last year. The OGBL and LCBG will be campaigning for more workers rights, higher sunday pay and the right to wok longert hours whilst the confederation will be defending employers interests in the discussions.
For his event picks of the week Teodor chose the following events that are taking place in Luxembourg City:
Screening of 'Hedwig & The Angry Inch' at Rotondes on the 5th of April: https://www.rotondes.lu/en/agenda/hedwig-and-the-angry-inch
Luxcon in Dudelange happneing from the 7th-10th April https://luxcon.lu/
Luxembourg's Colonial past Exhibition at MNAH opening on 7th April https://www.mnha.lu/en/exhibitions/luxembourgs-colonial-past
His personal pick for the week was Ibibio Sound Machine's track Electricity from their new album of the same name
On Saturday 2nd of August, Voices International will celebrate their 25th Anniversary by performing at the Conservatoire of Luxembourg alongside the International School Of Luxembourg Youth Choir and the Eden Choir from El Sistema Luxembourg. James Libbey the director of Voices International came on to the Breakfast Show this morning to talk with Tom about the upcoming performance and how people can get involved with the Choir.
Voices International is an international choir based in Luxembourg with over 75 members from 35 different nationalites that was founded in 1997. They perform two seasons of concerts each year and are an open choir to anybody that would like to join.
The performance will take place at 8pm on Saturday 2nd April and tickets can be bought at www.luxembourg-ticket.lu
Tom's guest in the studio this morning was Julia Dauphinee, who came on the show to discuss the petition she has launched to get a paediatric oncology ward opened in Luxembourg.
Julia's daughter Caroline was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of twenty months. Upon Caroline being diagnosed, Julia and her husband were told that there wasn't the possibility for her to receive the necessary chemotherapy here in Luxembourg because the infrastructure does not exist here. Instead, Julia and her family were recommended to a ward in Paris and had to take regular car journeys with Caroline in order for her to receive her treatment.
Luxembourg currently does not have a children's chemotherapy ward. Families are reimbursed for the cost of having to travel for treatment but the long journeys can be exhausting and stressful for children who are already undergoing so much.
Now that Caroline is in remission, Julia has decided to launch a petition for a ward to be opened here in Luxembourg so that other families whose children have cancer might have an easier experience than she did after Caroline's diagnosis. She has received support from medical professionals working here in Luxembourg and the petition requires 4500 signatures before it is discussed in front of the Chambre des Deputรฉes.
The petition can be signed and shared here: https://www.petitiounen.lu/en/petition/2232?no_cache=1&cHash=26708f8308e846901af1c6df16a50a73
In our Local Matters interview, we talked to Daniel Gliedner, light consultant for Nature Park Our.
Luxembourg Pride will celebrate its 22nd Edition this year in Esch-sur-Alzette between the 1st and 10th of July. Nicolas Van Elsuรฉ from Rosa Lรซtzebuerg joined Tom on the Breakfast Show this morning to discuss what the festival has in store this year.
The festival is organised by the non-profit organisation Rosa Lรซtzebuerg, a voluntary organisation which since its foundation in 1996 has been defending the rights of LGBTIQ people living in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg.
In 2010 the festival underwent a rebranding, changing the name from Gaymat (a pun on the Luxembourgish for "come with") to Luxembourg Pride in order to embrace name that is more inclusive of all members of the LGBTIQ community.
After holding online and Hybrid editions due to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021, Luxembourg Pride will return this year as an official partner of the Esch2022 European Capital of Culture year with a huge line up of events programmed.
Included in the programme this year is the annual commemoration ceremony which pays respect to all those that have campaigned for LGBTIQ rights throughout history, a queer arts festival that will showcase the work of any LGBTIQ artists living in Luxembourg (to take part, participants can get in touch by submitting an application at https://queerarts.lu/), A conference including discussions with politicians and activists, the Equality March which will this year start across the border in France and proceed to the centre of Esch and the street festival which will feature an all star line up of local and international performing artists.
The festival is free to attend and people can find out more at https://luxembourgpride.lu/
Light pollution has increased rapidly in the past few decades. Bright nights raise concerns even in less industrial regions as the Eislek in Northern Luxembourg. Nature Park Our recently concluded a project on the reduction of light pollution.
Today's Lost in Music on the Breakfast Show had a bit of a twist. Instead of focusing on a genre, theme or decade of music, tom focused on the sound of the Roland TB303 bassline synthesizer for international 303 appreciation day (the 30th of March)
The TB303 is by now a legendary instrument as it is responsible for the sound behind some of the biggest dance music records in history and has been used widely in pop music since its release in 1982 This wasnt always the case though.
The TB303 was originally designed to replicate the sound of bass guitar so that it could replace bass players in a band. It turned out that it did a pretty terrible job of imitating a bass guitar though and pretty quickly these machines ended up stocking the shelves in second hand shops all over the world.
Despite it's shortcomings at replicating a bass guitar, the 303 has a unique sound character of its own. This was first put to use on record by Indian musician Charanjit Singh who is credited as the first person to combine a 303 with electronic beats in 1982, predating the birth of the Genre Acid House that would make the 303 world famous by 5 years.
Acid House arrived though when a TB303 ended up in the hands of some boundary pushing young kids in Chicago who had a group called Phuture. They realized that the 303 could make a pretty interesting and quite addictive squelching sound if you pushed it to its limits and in doing so they created what is widely understood to be the first acid house tune Acid Tracks.
in 1988 a DJ called A Guy Called Gerald used the TB303 to amazing effect in creating Voodoo Ray, a track which is considered one of the most popular and influential Acid House tunes and which introduced the Acid House sound to the masses in the UK.
From its initial rejection as an instrument that doesn't do what it supposed to do, through its adoption as the source sound of one of dance music's most influential genres, The TB303 went on to be used widely by producers of Pop Music over the years. It can be heard in classic pop hits such as Orange Juice's 'Rip it Up And Start Again,' and modern pop music by the likes of Tame Impala in their track 'Breath Deeper' and Aaliyah in her track 'Try Again'.
We hope you enjoyed this look back at the legacy of this peculiar and influential instrument on this week's 'Lost In music'.
This week Cordula Schnuer from Delano joined Tom on the Breakfast Show to talk about the Tripartite discussions that are being held in Luxembourg this week in response to the energy crisis that has been sparked by the invasion of Ukraine.
The tripartite is a meeting of the Luxembourgish government, trade unions and employers that meet in times of economic crisis in order to find solutions for the greater good for Luxembourgish households and businesses. The System was founded in the 1970s in response to the steel crisis in Luxembourg and the tripartite has since convened in response to financial crises, and most recently in response to the pandemic.
The tripartite has this time proposed new measures to ease the increased costs that will be seen by households and businesses including no second indexation of salaries in 2022, a tax credit to counterbalance the loss in purchasing power that households will see, a rent freeze until the end of the year, and aid for companies affected by higher energy prices. The individual parties will now independently discuss the proposals internally before reconvening the tripartite on Thursday to negotiate the final action plan.
Cordula's pick of events happening in Luxembourg this week include:
Bambara at Rotondes : https://delano.lu/event/2022-03-29-catch-brooklyn-punks
Ukraine charity film screening: https://delano.lu/event/2022-03-31-cineast-for-ukraine
Lynette Yiadom-Boakye at Mudam https://delano.lu/event/2022-03-31-lynette-yiadom-boakye-art-exhi
Her personal pick was the book 'intimacies' by Katie Kitamura
On the 27th of March, as part of the exhibition celebrating 25 years of the MUDAM collection, William Engelen will perform Verstrijken, a collaborative work made in cooperation with Andrรฉ Pons-Valdรจs from the Luxembourgish instrumental ensemble United Instruments of Lucilin. He joined Tom on the Breakfast show this morning to talk about the methods behind the Verstrijken project.
The name Verstrijken refers to a method for composing music that Engelen has used since 2005. The sound work is based on journals that the artist transcribed as a score for a solo instrument. It is conceived as a form of self-portraiture, where the musicians perform an episode from their personal history as music.
The performance will take place at 15:00 on Sunday 27th at MUDAM. More information and tickets can be found at https://www.mudam.com/exhibitions/verstrijken
Human trafficking happens right here in Luxembourg. Several associations want to raise awareness and to help victims.
Photo by mohamed hassan (PxHere)
Vincent Crapon is Project Manager of Exhibitions for Esch2022 at the in Belval. Over the course of the year he will be overseeing 3 major exhibitions as part of the European Capital of Culture programme in the impressive locations of the Mรถllerei and the Masse Noire, both former storage units for the now defunkt Belval steel refinery. Today he came on the Breakfast Show to talk about his work coordinating the exhibitions there and what people can expect from the shows over the course of the year of culture.
Since moving to Luxembourg seven years ago Vincent has worked for MUDAM as well as the ministry of culture before taking on this role with Esch2022.
The exhibitions that are taking place in the Mรถllerei this year will see Esch2022 collaborate with three major international institutions that are all working at the forefront of contemporary media art. Over the course of the year ZKM | Center for Art and Media Karlsruhe, the HEK (House of Electronic Arts) in Basel and Ars Electronica in Linz will all present exhibitions that are uniquley designed for the striking setting of the Mรถllerei and Masse Noire.
The Exhibitions will feature artists from all over the world and will present on themes including human identity in the digital age, technology and industry and humanity's impact on the natural environment.
The first exhibition has already opened and will run until the 15th of May with the subsequent exhibition opening three weeks later. More information about the programme and how to book tickets can be found at www.esch2022.lu
Luxembourg is a target country for human trafficking. Traffickers bring victims here to work in forced labor.
Joanne Petitto talks with Anita Helpiquet from CLAE about the work they do and the Festival des Migrations.
Joanne Petitto interviews Lisa McLean from Ara City Radio for the first episode of Come Together, a new English language integration show on Ara.
Liam McEvoy and Sacha Backes joined us in the studio this morning to talk about the upcoming International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) division IIIA World Championships which will be hosted in Luxembourg between the 3rd till the 8th of April.
Luxembourg will play host to United Arab Emirates, Turkey, Chinese Taipei, Turkmenistan over the 6-day tournament. All teams will play each other in a league format with the winning team gaining promotion up to division IIB.
All games will take place at the Patinoire Kockelscheuer with Luxembourg playing at 19:00 on Sunday 3rd , Tuesday 5th , Thursday 7th and Friday 8th. Tickets cost โฌ10 with a tournament pass available at โฌ35.
To get tickets or find out more head to: https://www.icehockey.lu/home
As concerns about the security of the female refugees from Ukraine are growing, our topic on Local Matters this week is human trafficking. With us in the studio, we had Ayo who was trafficked to Europe.
Paul Heber from Unicef Luxembourg joined Tom on the Breakfast Show today to speak about the findings of the Covid-Kids II study that was conducted by Unicef in collaboration with the university of Luxembourg to assess the affect that the Pandemic has had on the lives of children living in the country.
The study surveyed a group of 600 children, asking them questions about their lives, what they were struggling with under the new education conditions that were introduced as a result of the pandemic and how their mental health had been impacted over the course of the last two years.
The results of the study produced a set of recommendations concerning the well-being of children that Unicef recommends should be taken into consideration by Education institutions and policy makers. These included: - Whenever possible, keep schools open and have risk mitigation measures in place. Schools are places where children can socialise and learn, have meals, and get emotional and medical support. - Help educational actors develop and implement social and emotional learning modules. These initiatives equip children with essential cognitive, behavioural, and emotional competencies. The amount of homework and the level of difficulty need to be appropriate and the content meaningful. Many children have learned less during the pandemic and may also have forgotten learning strategies and habits. - Encourage the access to clubs, sports facilities, and extra-curricular activities and events, with social distancing measures in place, to counterbalance the trend towards more sedentary activities. - Ensure that families receive adequate support: children are aware of their family members' emotions and worries and are influenced by them. This, in turn, may trigger behavioural, cognitive, and emotional responses. - Roll out parenting programmes to promote positive parenting at key developmental milestones for their child. - Invest in structures that enable meaningful consultation with children. Their ideas, concerns, fears, hopes and solutions should be valued and heard.
More information can be found at https://www.unicef.lu/
Today on the show Tom and Cordula from Delano discussed the upcoming visit of a delegation from Luxembourg to the closing of the world expo in Dubai.
The delegation, which will include the Grand Duke of Luxembourg and Foreign Minister Jean Asselborn has come under criticism for making the visit amidst Dubai's reluctance to denounce the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Dubai has come under scrutiny as a safe haven for Russian billionaires. At least 38 businessmen or officials linked to president Vladimir Putin own properties in Dubai. Six of those are under sanctions. The emirate is also a destination for oligarchs to moor their yachts.
Dubai has not frozen any assets or participated in the sanctions regimes adopted by the US, EU and the UK. Other tax havens, like the Cayman Islands, are implementing sanctions.
Despite this, there is a clear interest from Luxembourg to do business with Gulf states. In the context of Russiaโs invasion of Ukraine this leads to questions around the kinds of countries Luxembourg does business with.
Cordula's picks for events in Luxembourg this week were:
VR Pavilion to go: https://delano.lu/article/experience-virtual-reality-at-
Relais pour la vie: https://delano.lu/event/2022-03-26-relais-vie
Amadou & Mariam + the Blind Boys of Alabama: https://delano.lu/event/2022-03-27-see-the-blind-boys-of-alabama
Here personal music pick was 'Lies' by Say Yes Dog
Creative Director of Romantico Romantico Studios, Fanny Bervard was our guest on the Breakfast Show this morning.
Romantico Romantico is a Luxembourgish Jewellery brand that was founded by Fanny three years ago. Fanny studied and worked in the fashion industry in New York and Milan before moving back to Luxembourg and starting the brand.
What started out as a hobby, making individual pieces for friends and friends of friends grew naturally into the collections that formed the foundation of Romantico Romantico.
The Jewelllery is currently sold through Romantico romantico's website and at occasional pop up events. Through holding pop up stores and growing the brand Fanny has been able to connect with other local fashion brands and is excited and impressed by how the Luxembourgish fashion scene has developed in recent years.
Romantico Romantico are currently running a pop-up store at 26 Rue des Capucins in Luxembourg City. They will be there for the next six months open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am till 6pm. And customers are welcome to show up at any time to try on the Jewellery and meet the Romantico Romantico team in person.
For more information head to https://romanticoromanticostudios.com/
Follow Romantico Romantico on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/romanticoromanticostudios/
Local Matters is about youth this week, those young people who struggle in school to the point that they decide to leave the education system without a diploma and without perspective. The Jugendhaus in Bonnevoie, the youth centre led by the organization Inter Actions, tries to integrate these kids, to teach them responsibility and making the right choices.
Valentina Interviewed Tiffany Saska from the Philharmonie in Kirchberg about their upcoming programme.
Highlights over the coming month include concerts by the Berliner philharmonic orchestra, The City Of Birmingham Orchestra and the Orchestre Philharmonique de Luxembourg playing concerts throughout the month.
the Philharmonie also offer a childrens programme including 'Alva Aurora' a special concert featuring atypical instruments aimed at children aged 4-8 and a 'bloup bloup' an underwater themed concert for babies.
On Friday the 18th of March, the Philharmonie will present a benefit concert of the Luxembourgish Philharmonic Orchestra to raise funds to support those affected by the war in Ukraine.
For more information and tickets head to https://www.philharmonie.lu/
Today on the Breakfast Show, Lisa interviewed Ambre Schulz from Passerell about the work they are doing to support refugees and asylum seekers in Luxembourg.
Passerell is an organisation that offers legal aid to asylum seekers and refugees. The recent invasion of Ukraine has caused a spike in requests comng in to the organisation concerning how people arriving from the Ukraine can seek asylum and how people in Luxembourg can help them.
Lisa and Ambre also discuss the temporary protection directive that has been put into effect for the first time in Europe in response to the influx of refugees from Ukraine. The directive was created to help european countries cope with large influxes of refugees, allowing people to remain in the country for one year while their applications for right to remain are processed.
Amidst criticism in the press of selectionism being shown by the EU in launching this directive now, Passerell emphasize that the directive needs to be applied without discrimination of refugee's nationality and where they are coming from.
Passerell is a small organization of only three employees. They currently are funded by donations and they have a crowdfunding campaign running to finance their ongoing work. Individuals as well as companies can donate to them here:
In French https://www.leetchi.com/c/soutenez-passerell-aidez-nous-a-defendre-les-humains-des-refugies-au-luxembourg In English https://www.startnext.com/en/defend-human-rights
To find out more about the work of Passerell head to https://www.passerell.lu/
In the end of February, the Ministry of Education presented a draft bill, education will be compulsory for everyone under 18, to help them finish school and increase their chances in life. At Ecole Nationale pour Adultes (ENAD), they already try to improve young adults' professional perspectives.
Today our guests in the studio were Carole Ewert and Elvira Mittheiss, organisers of the Festival De Wiltz who came on the show to talk about this year's upcoming edition.
The Festival was founded in Wiltz in 1953 by a group of local residents and since then has taken place every summer in the beautiful setting of the amphitheater outside the Chateau de Wiltz.
Over the years, the festival has developed from a more theater-focused program to a mixed line up of music art and theatre. Each year it attracts great names from across the arts with past guests including the likes of Miles Davis.
The festival takes place over numerous dates and tickets to each performance can be bought separately. This year's programme includes performances by Mando Diao, Passenger and Gipsy Kings
For the full line up, more info and tickets head to https://www.festivalwiltz.lu/
Fuel prices, oligarchs, this week's cultural events and a recommended track from the NY post punk band Bodega.
In light of the International Women's Right Day, Nicole spoke to Jessica Lopes, an active member of JIF platform, and social worker from ASTI (Association de Soutien aux Travailleurs Immigrรฉs). They have discussed this year's demands presented during Women's Strike from the side of JIF and ASTI.
Listen for more information.
photo: Gilles Kayser
Greg Ritts and Pit Bingen from the Luxembourg Lacrosse Association joined us on the breakfast show this morning to talk about the how the sport is growing in Luxembourg and how people can get involved.
Lacrosse is the oldest organized sport in North America and was played by the indigenous people of Canada. These days it is popular around the world. Pit started playing Lacrosse whilst at university in Heidelberg and up returning to Luxembourg searched out fellow enthusiasts to play with in the public parks of Luxembourg City. Five years later and Luxembourg has its own mens and womens team and the Luxembourg Lacrosse Association is introducing a Lacrosse programme into secondary schools in the Grand Duchy.
Training sessions take place twice a week at the Boy Konen training ground in Cessange, the team have equipment available to hire and anybody is welcome to join a training session.
More information can be found at: www.lacrosse.lu
Yesterday, finally, the Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs held a press conference to inform the public about the procedures for Ukrainian refugees in Luxembourg.
Sirenโs Call Festival is back for its 4th Edition in Luxembourg City on the 25th of June.
Co-programmer of the festival Michel Welter joined Tom in the studio today to talk about the the festivalโs return after a covid-related two year gap and to run us through the line up of this yearโs edition.
The festival takes place in the beautiful setting of the Grund in Luxembourg City across multiple venues including the theatre and courtyard of the Abbey Neumunster and the Melusina. The programme also encompasses a craft market, yoga workshops, food stalls and kids programme.
Highlights of this years programme include rising Luxembourgish electronic/synth-pop artist Chaild, hot-prospect UK-based hip/hop artist Priya Ragu, brilliant young band from Belfast, Enola Gay, who will play the closing set of the festival in Melusina and UK rockers Nothing But Thieves who return to Luxembourg after previously selling out Den Atelier.
Headlining the Festival are Swedish garage-rock royalty, The Hives who have a long love affair with playing in the Grand Duchy and who recently blew the roof off of Den Atelier when they performed a sold-out show there when lockdowns lifted back in November.
For the full line up and to purchase tickets go to www.sirenscall.lu
Here in Luxembourg, solidarity continues while the war has been dragging on for almost two weeks. On Local Matters this week, we explore how residents in Luxembourg spend their time, money, workforce and open their homes for refugees from Ukraine. For one week now, the collection point for donations at the hospital in Kirchberg has been running. Yesterday, between 200 and 300 persons passed by to donate items.
Esther Leick is Communications and Fundraising Manager for Mรฉdecins Sans Frontiรจres Luxembourg. Today she joined us on the Breakfast Show to discuss the work MSF is carrying out in Ukraine and how people can support their efforts helping those affected by the war in Ukraine.
MSF is an international humanitarian NGO the provides healthcare to people that are suffering all over the world. They currently operate in more than 90 countries.
MSF has operated in Ukraine since 1999 carrying out efforts to fight HIV and Tuberculosis in the country. Since the war broke out there, MSF has had to abandon this work and focus on supporting the people of Ukraine in the face of the humanitarian crisis that is unfolding in the country.
Currently MSF staff are focusing their efforts on cooperating with the ministry of health and hospitals in the country to get urgently required medical supplies and staff to help those in need. They also have staff positioned on the borders with Poland and Hungary receiving refugees, giving care and providing mental health consultations.
MSF rely on donations from private donors to fund their efforts. In order to find out more about their work and how you can help head to https://www.msf.org/
Every Monday Delano Join us in the Ara City Radio studios for Top Of The Week. Tom has a chat with them about a topic that is in the headlines this week, we have a look at some events that they have earmarked that are taking place during the coming week in Luxembourg and there is always a personal pick at the end by whoever is in on the show that day.
today Teodor Georgiev joined us to talk about the Women's march which is taking place on Tuesday 8th March as part of International Women's Day.
Organisers of the March had to protest to the government of Luxembourg after the proposed route of the march was forbidden by the goverment due to the trouble that had been caused on the same route in previous protests by ant-vaccination protesters back in December. After a reversal of their decision the march will now follow it's traditional route from the Gare to the Place D'Armes in Luxembourg City.
Attendees of the March will be protesting various issues such as the gendered wage-gap in the work place -with women often caught in lower- for working hours to be reduced in favour of a more equal distribution of unpaid care work, three monthsโ birth leave for both parents, and access to affordable housing. They will also be calling for more of a Governmental response to fighting violence against women. Luxembourgโs justice system currently doesnโt include femicide--the gender-based killing of women--as a separate criminal offence from homicide.
The women's march takes place tomorrow starting at 5pm at Place De La Gare.
To find out more information go to: https://fraestreik.lu
Catherine Elsen and Pouya Ehsaei from The Assembly came onto the Breakfast Show today to talk about the interactive multimedia performance and installation project that is currently showing at Opderschmelz in Dudelange as part of the Esch 2022 Cultural Programming.
The Assembly is a project that brings together over 20 artists from all over the world in collaboration. Catherine, a performance artist from Luxembourg is creative director of the project while Pouya, an Iranian, London-based musician and composer is responsible for the sound design.
โThe Assemblyโ is a multiplayer virtual reality (VR) experience embedded in an interactive installation that transforms into a performance stage at night. The VR experience, installation and performance can be experienced individually or combined.
Inspired by the universal tradition of collective singing, โThe Assemblyโ revisits this ancient practice and uses new media as a conductive surface to transform bodily movement into a plural voice.
The Assembly, runs until the 8th of March. More information and tickets can be found at: https://dudelange2022.lu/en/agenda/the-assembly/
Alain Randresy, Ady El Assal and Jess Bauldry joined Tom in the studio this morning to talk about the 39th edition of the Festival Des Migrations.
The festival, which takes place across March, April and May in different locations around Luxembourg is a celebration of movement of people, of culture and ideas.
Having previously taken place as a standalone event that ran over three days at the LuxExpo centre in Kirchberg, the festival has now switched formats and will take place on multiple dates in separate locations. This years programme includes, discussions, conferences, film screenings, poetry slams, concerts, masterclasses, comedy and a bazaar.
Ady El Assal is a Luxembourgish Film maker who will be giving a masterclass in film making during the festival. Jess Bauldry is a comedian who will be performing stand up. Both of these events will take place on trains that will bring attendees on a journey through Luxembourg, embracing the Festival's theme of movement.
The Festival is free to attend and more information about the programme can be found at https://festivaldesmigrations.lu/
Anne-Catherine Raach grew up in a children's home. In our interview, she tells us how she experienced childhood and what challenges she has in live until today.
Larisa Faber's new play 'Stark Bollock Naked' will be showing at the Neumรผnster Abbey between the 8th and the 12th of March. She joined Tom on the breakfast show to talk about the process of writing the play and what to expect from the performance.
Developed over the course of a residency that Larisa is currently undertaking at the Abbey Neumรผnster, 'Stark Bollock Naked' is about the struggle faced by women in living up to preconceived notions of womanhood. Larisa herself performs a feminist monologue while Catherine Kontz projects video mapping and performs the soundtrack on stage with a mini orchestra of gynecological instruments.
Tickets are available at: https://www.neimenster.lu/
Local Matters is all about children this week, those children who donโt have the chance to grow up in a regular family environment, but in alternative care. A visit in the children's home in Grevenmacher.
Tom caught up with Lice over zoom from their tour bus as they embark on their debut European headline tour. The interview aired this morning on the Breakfast show ahead of their gig tonight at De Gudde Wellen in Luxembourg City.
Lice released their debut album 'Wasteland: What Ails Our People is Clear' at the beginning of last year. It's a densely engaging record, the result of two years worth of writing and experimenting with ideas recorded over the course of two weeks in Leeds.
After having to wait for the chance to perform the album due to coronavirus closures, Lice are full of energy and eager to take the record on the road in Europe. Luxembourg is somewhat special in Lice's memory as they played their first ever performance outside of the UK at the Rotondes a few years ago.
Listen to our interview to hear about the band's beginnings in Bristol's thriving music scene, their favourite emerging artists in the UK right now and what to expect from their concert tonight at De Gudde Wellen.
For Tickets head to: https://deguddewellen.lu/Agenda/LICE-UK-
Lisa spoke to Shane Sweeney part of the leadership team at International School Michel Lucius about their curriculum and the upcoming open house event.
Catherine Krettels form the Cinematheque in Luxembourg City was our guest on the Breakfast Show today, discussing the monthly programme for March at the Cinematheque and the luxembourg Film Festival which opens tomorrow night (03.03.2022)
Highlights this month include a retrospective on the films of celebrated French New Wave director Jacques Demy. The Cinematheque will be screening everything from his most famous films such as 'Les Demoiselles de Rochefort' (1967) as well as some of his lesser known features such as 'The Pied Piper' (1972)
This month also sees a thematic run of films focusing on Dance in Cinema. Highlights include 'Black Swan' (2010) 'House of Flying Daggers' (2004) and Lukas Dhont's 'Girl' (2018).
The 12th edition of the Luxembourg Film Festival is running from the 3rd until the 13th of March in venues around Luxembourg City including the Cinematheque. Since attracting over 18,000 visitors in 2018, the festival is now recognised as an important emerging film festival in Europe. After having to run the festival at reduced capacity last year, screenings will now be held in close to normal conditions, with Covidcheck conditions in place of course.
For more information on the Cinematheques programme head to: https://www.vdl.lu/fr/visiter/art-et-culture/cinema/cinematheque
To see more info about the Luxembourg Film Fest: https://www.luxfilmfest.lu/
Interview with Pascale Engel de Abreu (Uni Luxembourg) on mental health of children in social care.
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Luxembourg's Ukrainians were joined by fellow residents in the city on Saturday at 10am to protest the Russian invasion and demand government action. We were on site to capture the voices.
Duncan Roberts was our guest for Delano's Top Of The Week on Monday 28th of February.
The topic up for discussion was the conflict in Ukraine. Over the weekend it was announced that the leaders of the Ukraine and Russia, Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin would meet in Belarus for talks. On the other hand, in an unprecedented move, the European Union has announced that they will send weapons to the Ukraine to help with the war effort against the Russian invasion. On top of this Vladimir Putin has announced that the Russian Nuclear weapon systems have been put on high alert, ready to be deployed.
Tom and Duncan also discussed the stance that the Luxembourgish Government has taken in response to Russias actions and the news that two former finance ministers of Luxembourg โ Etienne Schneider and Jeannot Kreckรฉ โ have resigned from their positions on the boards of Russian companies that are based in Luxembourg.
For anyone in Luxembourg that wants to help through fundraising, donations or volunteering, Duncan recommended contacting Lukraine, an ASBL dedicated to the Ukrainian community in Luxembourg: http://www.ukrainians.lu/
Duncan's pick of events that are happening this week in luxembourg included:
Luxembourg City Film Festival kicks off on Thursday 3 March - https://www.luxfilmfest.lu/en
The Network 30th anniversary gala dinner on Saturday 5 March - https://thenetwork.lu/event/gala-pearl-anniversary-celebrating-30-years/
Buergbrennen on Sunday 6 March all over the country - https://luxembourg.public.lu/en/society-and-culture/festivals-and-traditions/buergbrennen.html
And his personal pick was a track from the new album by King Hannah 'All being fine'
As Europe awoke on Thursday morning to the news that Russia had invaded Ukraine, most of us thought immediately of the friends we have close by, but whose lives would be touched that by the news much more painfully. For many Ukrainians it was the phone ringing that woke them as family called to say the were under attack, and that they were leaving and heading west to safety. Lisa called a friend Oleksandr Petrykov, a local businessman to ask how his family were fairing.
Tom was joined on the Breakfast Show today by Paul Sweetnam who is Operations Manager at the Rugby Club de Luxembourg, Marie-Gabrielle Poupel who is Secretary of the Luxembourg Touch Federation and Nick Frank Nick Frank who runs the RCL Touch club and the Junior Touch which is part of the RCL Ecole de Rugby.
They were here specifically to talk about Touch Rugby in Luxembourg which has been a popular sport in the country for over 18 years.
Touch Rugby is a 6 a side non-contact version of Rugby where the Tackle is a light Touch. As speed of thought and teamwork is more important than power, it is possible for men, women, boys and girls of different ages and physical capability to play together in social to elite competitive environments. At the RCL club night the age range frequently is from 14 - 60yrs.
Luxembourg competes at international Touch Rugby tournaments and including the European Championships where their teams have played against the like of England or Scotland.
Touch Rugby is open to anybody that would like to try it out. For any females that would like to try it out there is a women's only night on the 1st Thursday of the month. Otherwise new players can attend Tuesday club night which is a mixed training environment.
For more information head to www.rcl.lu
Last Sunday, Esch experienced an invasion. The artist collective Richtung22 marched through the city centre of Esch-sur-Alzette, celebrating a very unofficial opening of the European Capital of Culture Esch2022.
This Saturday Ampersand Variations will host a walkshop in Lasauvage in Differdange as part of their ongoing project 'Desire Lines' which forms part of the Esch 2022 European Capital of Culture programme.
Clio Van Aerde and Alisa Oleva were our guests on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about it.
Clio is a Luxembourgish Artist with a background in set design. Alisa is a Russian, Londo n-based artist who was invited to take part in a residency here in Luxembourg as part of Esch 2022. Both artists are interested in how space affects the body and influences movement.
On Sunday, participants in the walkshop will be guided by Alisa to listen, walk, observe, notice, and share. There will also be a soundwalk on which walkers will be taught deep listening techniques.
Desire Lines is a research and performance project that investigates the choices we make with our feet. The artists explore how landscape and architecture, and the pathways between, all nurture our imaginations and help us define ourselves in an ever-changing world.
Over the course of the coming months, the project will include workshops, regular walks and encounters with local communities, the development of different audiowalks and a participatory site-specific performance in Lasauvage in July 2022.
to sign up for the walkshop this sunday email: contact@ampersandvariations.com
For more information about Alisa go to www.olevaalisa.com
Claudia Gaebel from Relais Pour La Vie joined us on the Breakfast Show today to discuss the upcoming edition in 2022 taking place on the 26th and 27th of March.
Relais Pour La Vie (relay for life) is a 24-hour awareness and fundraising event in support of cancer patients world-wide that has existed since 1985. Participants join in teams and maintain a relay with at least 1 participant from the team running, walking, or pedalling for 24 hours.
Past editions in Luxembourg have taken place at the Coque sports arena in Kirchberg however due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event was moved to an online format with participants carrying out their own relays remotely. This year will also be an online event and organisers hope to be able to hold a hybrid event for future editions.
Anyone interested in finding out more or taking part in this years edition of Relais Pour La Vie can go to: https://www.relaispourlavie.lu
Tom was joined on the Breakfast Show today by Christophe Gallois, Curator and Head of Exhibitions and Joel Valabrega, Curator of Performance and the public programme at MUDAM in Kirchberg. They discussed the upcoming Zoe Leonard exhibition 'Al Rio/To The River' which opens tomorrow night as well as upcoming performances by William Engelen and Yasmina Reza.
Since opening in 2006 MUDAM has worked to collect, conserve and present the most relevant contemporary art and make it accessible to a wide audience in Luxembourg and beyond.
The Museum itself is located in Kirchberg behind the Philharmonie building. Aside from being an exhibition space, MUDAM comprises of a collection, a publishing department and provides an engaging public programme throughout the year.
Opening tomorrow evening, 'Al Rio/To The River' is an Exhibtion by American Artist Zoe Leonard that takes as its focus the Rio Grande (or Rio Bravo as it is called in Mexico) river which runs along the border of the USA and Mexico. Leonard photographed along the 2,000 kilometres of river from the border cities of Ciudad Juรกrez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas, to the Gulf of Mexico.
The Exhibition runs from the 26th of February until the 6th of June.
On the 17th, 18th, and 19th of March, Mudam hosts the Theatre National de Luxembourg for a performance of 'Art' a play by French playwright and novelist Yasmina Reza. The play depicts a cross-section of the daily lives of three friends embroiled in a heated conversation about a modern work of art ยญโ central to the piece is the familiar question, โwhat is art?โ.
Tickets are 20 euros and can be found at www.lux-ticket.lu
on the 27th of March Mudam will host a performance of Verstrijken by William Engelen. Engelen's practice involves transcribing journals of subjects into musical scores for solo instruments. For this performance, the artist has worked with musician Andrรฉ Pons-Valdรจs from the Luxembourgish instrumental ensemble United Instruments of Lucilin, who kept a diary for seven days which was transformed by Engelen into a forty-four-minute violin solo score.
Aside from this Joel and Christophe also discussed the wide and varied public programme that is available offered at the museum. For more information on how to participate in any of the wealth of discussions, screenings, workshops and classes that are on offer, head to www.mudam.com
Mudam is open from 10am till 6pm on Mondays, Thursdays through Sundays, 10am till 9pm on Wednesdays and closed on Tuesdays. Entrance to the museum costs 8 euros for adults, 5 euros for people under the age of 26 and groups of over 15 and is free for students and under 21s.
This weekend, the European capital of culture Esch2022 is going to celebrate its official opening. While most eyes focus on Esch-sur-Alzette and Belval this week, we take a trip to the southern no-mans-land, the Minett-region. The title โEuropean capital of culture 2022โ was not given to Esch alone, it includes ten municipalities in the south and eight in the French border region.
Cordula Schnuer from Delano was in for the Delano top Of the Week on the Breakfast Show today.
She and Tom discussed the GovSatCom conference that is taking place this week in Luxembourg.
The conference was born out of a public-private-partnership between the Luxembourg state and satellite operator SES, LuxGovSat, founded in 2015. The first edition of the conference was hosted in 2016.
What's on the Agenda at the conference this year? Defence ministry Franรงois Bausch will deliver opening remarks. The head of space and cyber at the department of defence will also be holding a keynote address. Thereโs a panel discussion on EU and Nato use cases--how do these organisations actually use satellites like GovSat-1. There are also sessions on drones, cybersecurity.
Sponsors (and speakers) include the whoโs who of defence and aerospace contractors, such as Leonardo, Thales, Honeywell, Lockheed Martin, Airbus. Interestingly, these five companies are blacklisted by Luxembourgโs pension fund for controversial weapons activities.
Lockheed Martin, for example, delivers arms to Saudi Arabia, which fights in Yemen. Thales uses white phosphorous in the smoke of some of its weapons, which can cause burns, organ damage and can be lethal. It has pledged to phase the substance out by June 2022.
Cordula's three picks for events that are happening included:
Greek Comedy 'In the Strange Pursuit of Laura Durand' showing at Cine Utopia On Wednesday 23rd of February. https://delano.lu/event/2022-02-23-watch-greek-comedy
Echter Jazz Festival in Echternach on the 25th Of Februray https://delano.lu/event/2022-02-25-groove-at-echter-jazz-festival
Art Brunch at The Cantine Chรขtelet on the 26th of February https://delano.lu/event/2022-02-26-art-brunch-at-cantine-chatelet
Here personal pick for the week was a book: We Are Made of Earth by Panos Karnezis
Luxembourgish electronic music producer Napoleon Gold was on the Breakfast Show this morning to talk about his origins, and to promote his concert that is happening alongside Luxembourgish Jazz Saxophonist Maxime Bender in Luxembourg City this Sunday.
Antoine Honorez first started making music as Napoleon Gold roughly 8 years ago. He would categorize his style as electronic pop music . His live show has taken him around the world, performing in places as far away as india and the USA and his records have been released with major international labels such as Cinematic Music Group in the USA.
When performing live, Napoleon Gold either performs alone, with a live drummer or sometimes with a string quartet. This Sunda, he will be performing a special collaborative show with Luxembourgish Jazz Saxophonist, Maxime Bender. The pair first met when they were brought together for a project initiated by the Rocklab in Luxembourg.
They will be performing at 7pm this Sunday at the Mesa Verde restaurant in Luxembourg City. Head to our instagram and find our latest post for instructions on how to win tickets to the concert.
Check out Napoleon Gold on: Website: https://www.thisisnapoleongold.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NapoleonGold Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/napoleongold Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisisnapoleongold/
While in Beijing the ice skaters compete in the womenโs single free skate this morning, we made a trip to Kockelscheuer where Luxembourgโs youth prepare for being the future Olympic athletes.
Patricia Abdelnour came onto the show this morning to talk about the launch of El Sistema Luxembourg.
El Sistema is an international music-education program, founded in Venezuela in 1975 by Venezuelan educator, musician, and activist Josรฉ Antonio Abreu, that grants opportunities for musical education to children from underprivileged backgrounds around the world
The Luxembourg-based non-profit organization is dedicated to promoting social inclusion and equal opportunity access to Luxembourgโs music education institutions as well as offering international performance opportunities for Luxembourgish children.
Next week, El Sistema will be sending three young musiciansFatima Calciolari (flute) from the รcole de musique in Kehlen, Cassandra Desiles (flute) and Marco Monteiro (violin) from the รcole de musique in Differdange to Paris to participate in the ODE project, โDรฉmos Europe Orchestraโ named after the Philharmonieโs musical and orchestral education outreach programme for an intense week of rehearsals and a final concert on February 26 at the Grande Salle Pierre Boulez.
In the future, Patricia hopes that El Sistema will bridge the gap between Luxembourg's wealth of music education resources and the underprivileged communities in the country that currently don't have access to those resources or else have trouble navigating the system.
For more information on El Sistema Luxembourg head to: https://www.elsistemaluxembourg.lu/about-us
This week on Local Matters, we focus on the Olympic Games in Beijing. Our guest for today was Olivier Pirot, General Director of Amnesty International Luxembourg who is more than concerned about the deteriorating human rights situation in the country.
Our guests on the Breakfast Show today were Edwin and Jussi from luxembourgish band Lumi who came on the show to share the new music that they've been working on.
Lumi formed in 2008 after the band members met in school and started making music together. Their 2009 album Cycles was well received in Luxembourg and saw them charting in the Eldoradio top 40 and playing shows around the country inlcuding at the Rockhal, Exit 07 and Dqliq and at Fete De la Musique.
After a lengthy break from making music together whilst the band members attended university and lived in other parts of the world, Lumi recently reformed and have started working on new material. Today on the show listeners got an exclusive first listen of their new tracks 'Mountains and Moons' and 'Everything Could Have Been'.
The new tracks were recorded at Bonus Noise Studios, a recording studio and record label that is run by Edwin. The studio, which is located in Cents run with a collective spirit, is open to local acts that want to record and release their music. For more information head to https://bonusnoise.com
In the last half hour of the show Jussi and Ed ran us through music by some of their favourite Luxembourgish artists including Miaow Miaow, Charlotte Bridge, Bartleby Delicate, Cristobal And The Sea, Jackie Moontan and Faux Real
Follow Lumi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lumisound
Duncan Roberts joined Tom in the studio this morning for Delano's Top Of The Week.
On the agenda for discussion was the appointment of Luxembourg's new American Ambassador Tom Barratt.
Barratt comes to Luxembourg having served the longest Mayoral term in the USA's history as Mayor of Milwaukee.
Taking office six months after the election of Joe Biden to the American Presidency, Barratt arrives with the continuation of the Artemis space programme, fostering connections between Luxembourgish start-ups and incubators in the USA, supporting NATO's operations here and promoting sustainability high on his list of priorities.
He is the latest in a long list of interesting American Ambassadors to have been designated to officiate in Luxembourg, with James Hormel, the first ever openly gay American diplomat, and Perle Mesta, who was the subject of the musical 'Call Me Madam', amongst others preceding him.
Delano have conducted an in depth interview with Mr Barratt that will be published on their website tomorrow (the 15th of February).
Duncan's three event picks for the week were:
The British Chamber's Brexit Talk on 15 Feb - https://www.bcc.lu/events/upcoming-events/?civiwp=CiviCRM&q=civicrm/event/info&reset=1&id=292
Sam Amidon at Gudde Wellen on 16 Feb - https://deguddewellen.lu/Agenda/SAM-AMIDON-US-First-Mote-LU-
The Cinรฉmathรจque's dance film season which is on now until 24 Feb - https://www.vdl.lu/en/node/113026
And his personal pick of the week was the new single by Andy Bell - 'Something Like Love' (it is Valentine's after all)
Today on the Breakfast Show Tom was joined by Ana-Luisa Texeira and Sophie Garnier from Let'z Refashion to talk about the importance of sustainable fashion.
Let'z Refashion is a concept store located in Hamilius in the centre of Luxembourg City that promotes slow and sustainable fashion. The store is run by Caritas Luxembourg and is part of the Rethink Your Clothes campaign that was launched in 2018.
The store stocks second-hand clothes and fair-trade products as well as clothes made by sustainably-focused Luxembourgish fashion designers. On top of this they regularly hold workshops and drop-in sessions in the store that people can attend to be informed about the social and environmental problems of the textile industry and be to introduced to creative sewing.
For more information you can find them on: - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/letzrefashion/ - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letzrefashion/ Or contact letzrefashion@gmail.com
This week, we are taking a field trip on Local Matters. Today, it is going to take us in nature โ so tie your hiking boots โ itโs getting muddy.
Today's guest on the Breakfast Show was Jussi Jaatinen from the Ilula Orphan Programme. Jussi is an educator who recently returned from a 6 month long stay in Tanzania where he was volunteering for the Ilula Orphan Programme.
The Ilula Orphan Programme is a non-governmental organisation based in Ilula, Tanzania with sister organisations in countries around the world including IOP Luxembourg. The Organisation works to support the most vulnerable children in Tanzania, providing home to dozens of orphaned girls in their centre in Ilula as well as running a sponsorship programme for thousands of children in the surrounding areas helping to put them through education.
Jussi went to Tanzania with support from the SNJ and IOP Luxembourg. Before leaving he raised funds to help set up a football team for the community, the Ilula Tigers.
In Tanzania, Jussi worked with the staff at IOP to establish the senior team and coached the youth team. The Tigers saw success in their first season, making it to the finals of their regional cup.
IOP and the Ilula tigers are always searching for new supporters and sponsors. Sponsoring a child through education costs 240 euros and makes a huge difference to somebody's life.
For more information head to: http://ioptanzania.org/home/ https://www.instagram.com/ilulatigers_sc/
This week on Local Matters, we take a trip to Esch-sur-Alzette. We are not yet going to talk about the cultural capital that kicks off in the end of this month, but ACR has a new frequency in the south, 87,8. And we are having a look at what moves the inhabitants in our new broadcasting region.
ACityRadio has a new frequency, 87,8, that covers your radio speakers in the south of the country. And for those who still think the south was no-manโs-land, on Local Matters this week, we take a trip - to the second biggest city of the country and its new creative hub, Bรขtiment4 in Esch/Alzette.
Today Danijela Hebat was our guest in the studio on the Breakfast Show, talking about Luxembourgish professional womenโs organisation, The Network and their upcoming event.
The Network is a professional womanโs association promoting networking and personal and professional development. Membership is open to women of all nationalities within the Luxembourg and bordering communities.
On the 5th of March, The Network are hosting their 30th (pearl) anniversary with a black-tie gala dinner and charity fundraiser on at DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Luxembourg, from 18:30 until late.
Tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-network-30th-anniversary-gala-dinner-charity-fundraiser-tickets-223348199477?ref=eios.
Follow The Network on Facebook: bit.ly/31xdgpO Linkedin: bit.ly/31uV8gc Twitter: bit.ly/3FXklPr
Delano's Teodor Georgiev was in this morning for Delano's Top Of The Week.
Today up for discussion was the new set of measures regarding the relaxation of Covid restrictions that were announced by Prime Minister Xavier Bettel last Friday.
The relaxations have been introduced under the slogan ''As much security as needed. As much freedom as possible'' and the changes that are set to be introduce include:
ยท Lifting the 11pm curfew in the hospitality sector.
ยท The 2G+ CovidCheck regime is going back to 3G. However, antigen or PCR tests must be certified.
ยท Increasing the number of people that can attend events and gatherings to 2,000. This had been restricted to 200 in December, effectively closing the doors on clubs and other venues.
ยท Abolishing restrictions at home. Under current rules, households must apply CovidCheck when more than 10 people meet.
ยท CovidCheck in the workplace will be optional. However, companies choosing not to impose it must ensure distancing and the wearing of masks.
ยท Quarantine for people who have been in direct contact with an infected patient is being abolished for people who are unvaccinated. The latter must test daily and, for example, wear a mask in the workplace.
ยท There will be no minimum isolation period. As soon as patients test negative two days in a row by rapid antigen test, they can leave isolation.
These new measures must first be voted through Parliament before they can come into force.
When compared with the situation that Luxembourg was in this time last year, when the Delta variant was causing concern, most people were unvaccinated and Covid restrictions were extended up till mid March, with much lower hospitalisations despite current record-high infection numbers, the dataa would suggest that vaccination has played a huge role in lowering hospitalisations and thus facilitating these relaxed measures.
Teodor's pick of events happening this week in Luxembourg include:
ยท An Exhibition on the practice of female genital mutilation opening from the 4th of February until the 18th of March : https://delano.lu/article/luxembourg-fights-against-fgm
ยท The Ice in My Eyes concert in Gudde Wellen happening on Wednesday 9th February at 8pm https://delano.lu/event/2022-02-09-ice-in-my-eyes-at-gudde-wellen
ยท A Hitchcock exhibition running from the 11th Feb- 10th April https://delano.lu/event/2022-02-11-visit-hitchcock-exhibition
For 16 years, Mary Faltz was sexually abused by her father. Many years, four children and one cancer diagnose later, she decided to speak up about her experience and wrote a book about her life. Dr. Mary Faltz was our guest at โLocal Mattersโ, in the interview, she talked about her book, about the trial that brought her abuser in jail, and about the message she wants to give to all victims and the public: Speak up, itโll help.
This morning on the Breakfast Show our guest was Marc Hauser, Creative Director of the Rotondes music venue in Luxembourg City.
He stopped by the studio to chat about what they have lined up in the venue in the coming months. With Omicron still pushing infection numbers higher than ever across europe, the live music and events industry continues to be effected. Rotondes have had to cancel the entirety of their February programme and concerts are having to be postponed for the second time with some having to be cancelled all together.
Marc remains positive though that the spring and summer will bring better times and that we will see a proper return to live music. Highlights in the upcoming programme include Dry Cleaning on the 14th of April, MADMADMAD on the 16th of April, Diiv on the 17th of May and Helado Negro on the 15th of June.
The Rotondes programme also features theatre, visual art, discussions and workshops. Head to www.rotondes.lu to find the whole programme and book tickets.
In January, Diane Schaefers launched a petition for a revision of the criminal code on sexual offences which to date collected 4.586 signatures exceeding the minimum number to necessary to provoke a debate in the Chamber. Diane Schaefers is educationist in the psychotherapy practice lead by Kashayar Pazooki in Luxembourg, both were our guests in the studio.
In January, minister of Justice Sam Tanson presented a new draft bill to modify the criminal code on sexual assault and rape. Minors shall be protected better, the concept of sexual assault shall be defined more precisely and consent is going to be redefined if the minsterโs draft bill is passed through. This is going to be our topic of the week at Local Matters. photo: MJUST
Delano's Teodor Georgiev was on the Breakfast Show today for Delano's 'Top of The Week' to discuss the political controversy surrounding the upcoming opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Beijing.
Contrary to many countries following suit to the Biden administration's announcement that - in response to the Chinese Government's abuses of Human Rights against the Uighur Muslim population of China's Xingjiang Provinc - the USA would not be sending an official dignitary to attend the opening ceremony of the Games which will take place on the 4th of February, Luxembourg's new minister for sport, Georges Engel has not committed to a boycott of the event however has said that he will not be attending as wants to focus on his newly assumed position.
This week teodor picked out these three events that are all happening in Luxembourg:
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1st February: Comedy night with Matt Castellvi https://delano.lu/event/2022-02-01-comedy-night-with-matt-castell
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4th February: Sleeping Beauty At The Rockhal https://delano.lu/event/2022-02-04-sleeping-beauty-at-rockhal
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5th February: Wine, Cheese, Enjoy https://delano.lu/event/2022-02-05-wine-cheese-enjoy
Teodor's personal pick was the new single by Father John Misty 'Funny Girl'
Larisa describes the challenges of producing a theater piece based on a recent local story
Franziska tests the waters in Luxembourg getting a feel for the differing opinions on mandatory vaccinations.
Frederic Krier of the OGBL trade union explains his union's position on new covid measures in the workplace.
Franziska takes to the streets of Luxembourg this week to find out how people are coping with the new covid restrictions in the work place.
Catherine Krettels from the Cinรฉmathรจque in Luxembourg City came by Ara City Radio today to talk about the upcoming programme and the '11 Must See Movies' retrospective that has been happening in the cinema over the course of January.
After a successful first edition of 'Must See Movies' in Early 2020 and a cancelled edition in 2021 due to the pandemic, Cinรฉmathรจque are proud to present this years edition of 'Must See Movies' a retrospective run of screenings showing their pick of 2020 and 2021's most critically acclaimed films. Screenings have been running throughout January meaning most have already happened but anyone interested in attending can still catch 'The World To Come' on the 25th, 'Emma' on the 27th and 'Saint Maud' on the 31st.
In February and March programme highlights include a retrospective on the films of Jacques Demy and a Thematic run focussing on Dance in Cinema.
For more information and to pick up tickets listeners can head to www.cinematheque.lu or find them on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cinematheque.luxembourg
This week Cordula Schnuer was in for the Delano Top of The Week to discuss the upcoming vote which will happen in Parliament concerning the reformations to Luxembourg's constitution.
The vote is the next stage in a long process concerning the changes to the constitution that have been in progress for over a decade.
On the 25th of January Parliament will be voting on issues such as the separation of Power in Luxembourg's government and the definition of Luxembourg's national symbols.
As is the case with any changes to the constitution, Luxembourg's residents will have the right to request that a referendum be held on whatever changes are voted through on the 25th. But the likelihood of this happening is quite low due to the fact that such a large amount of signatures are required to force a referendum and the fact that this vote is concerning only one of four chapters of the reformations, meaning that a referendum petition would be required after every parliamentary vote.
Cordula's three picks for upcoming events this week in Luxembourg include:
26 January: Japanese cinema screening - https://delano.lu/event/2022-01-26-ainu-nosir-film-screening
27 January: Lunchtime talk about the representation of women in the media during the pandemic - Online
https://cid-fg.lu/en/featured/27-1-lunch-knowledge-shot-examining-media-representation-of-women-politicians-through-the-portrayal-of-luxembourg-minister-of-health-paulette-lenert-in-luxembourgish-newspapers-during-the-covid-19-p/
27 to 30 January: Acapella festival - https://cape.lu/festival-capella/13621
Lisa chats to Gloria Moreno about the challenges, yet excitement of programming the Luxembourg Film Festival for young audiences.
We had the Lazy Eyes on the Breakfast Show on Friday 21st of January.
The Lazy Eyes are a young band from Sydney that are set to spearhead the next wave of great Australian psych rock, following in the footseps of bands like Pond, Tame Impala and King gizzard.
Back at the beginning of January we named their track 'Fuzz Jam' as our favourite track of the year in our top 100 tracks of 2021.
Tom invited them on the show to discuss their beginnings as a band, the current music scene in Australia, making and putting out music in Covid times and how they reacted to being given the top spot in our top 100.
Check out their latest single 'Hippo' which they released today ahead of their debut album dropping in March
Today Irina from The Green Library came by the studio to talk about Luxembourg's first online second-hand book store.
The Green Library is a sustainability-driven project that Irina started upon returning to Luxembourg after completing her studies. It currently exists as an online shop that people can use to buy and sell second hand books. In the future Irina is hoping to get green library stock into stores and libraries around Luxembourg.
Anyone that is interested in buying or selling books or collaborating with the Green Library can head to www.thegreelibrary.shop to find out more
For Today's 'Top Of the Week' Cordula From Delano came in to discuss the debate which Xavier Bettel has scheduled to take place in the Luxembourgish parliament on Wednesday the 19th January regarding the topic of introducing a vaccination mandate for people living and working in Luxembourg.
Ahead of the debate, Bettel enlisted a council of experts to advise him on whether mandates should be enforced or not. Their response was that in order to protect the Luxembourgish health services from being overwhelmed and to protect those most vulnerable of getting seriously ill from Covid19, people over 50 should be mandated to or get fully vaccinated.
Up for discussion during the debate on Wednesday is who will be covered by the mandate, whether cross border workers can be included in this grouping, whether a booster shot will be required in order to be considered fully vaccinated and how exactly to legally enforce such a ruling if vaccination is indeed to be mandated.
It is, as yet, still unclear when a decision will be made on any potential mandate.
As her three picks for events happening in Luxembourg this week Cordula selected:
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A free Lunchtime concert of Cape Verdean music by culture project Roda de Coladeira, happening tomorrow at the Philharmonie in Kirchberg https://delano.lu/event/2022-01-18-lunchtime-concert-at-philharmo
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A houseplant sale happening This Friday in Hollerich: https://delano.lu/event/2022-01-21-shop-for-plants
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And The National Jazz Orchestra of Luxembourg holding their album release at opderschmeltz in Dudelange https://delano.lu/event/2022-01-22-onjl-album-release-featuring-m
Duncan stops past the studio to discuss the big topic of the week, and give an overview of some great events taking place in Lux.
Today Sarah Tapp was on the show to talk about a new show that will be broadcasting on Ara from January.
The Monthly Mix will take form as a "crowdsourced community-driven mix tape" with listeners sending in their selections of music based around a theme that will change from show, to show.
The theme of the first show will be 'crushes' and Sarah has asked people to send in their choices for music that they would include in a mixtape that they were giving to their crush.
Today on the show tom's choice was Janet Jacksons 'That's The Way Love Goes' whilst Simon went for Julian Cope's 'Sunspots'.
If you would like to contribute a song to the first Monthly Mix show, you can get in touch by sending your choice to Sarah at monthlymix@ara.lu
Michel from Den Atelier was in the studio this morning chatting with Tom about his work programming the venue through the pandemic and highlighting some upcoming shows in their programme to look forward to.
For tickets and info head to: https://www.atelier.lu/
On today's show Tom was joined by Hannah and Eunice from Food Sharing to discuss the work that they do to combat food wastage in Luxembourg.
In Luxembourg alone, 118 kilos per person end up in the bin each year. These foods, however, contain valuable resources, working hours as well as often long transport routes and money.
Food Sharing is a volunteer-powered organisation that organises regular pick ups and distribution of food from shops, supermarkets and other businesses that would otherwise be thrown in the bin. Volunteers can get involved by becoming a food saver, participating in and organising events and by attending their regular information meetings.
For more information head to www.foodhsaring.lu
Patricia from Mir wรซllen iech ons Heemecht weisen (Ons Heemecth) was in the studio today to talk about their upcoming projects and how people can get involved.
Ons Heemecht is a Nonprofit organization based in Luxembourg aiming at stimulating intercultural dialogue.
Included in their upcoming programme is a trip to Mudam on Wednesday 03-12-2021 inviting locals and refugees in Luxembourg to attend a guided tour of the new exhibit together, an excursion to view a new contemporary dance performance by Luxembourgish choreographer Lรฉa Tirabasso at the Grand Theatre on the 10-12-2021, and a benefit concert featuring Serge Tonnar, Cojellicoโs Jangen and De Lรคb at Den Atelier on 10.12.2021.
To find out more about their projects and to get involved you can reach them via:
Their Website: https://www.onsheemecht.lu/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onsheemecht Instagram: @onsheemecht
Aaron Grunwald from Delano was in the studio talking to tom about the upcoming Annual alternative investment fund conference being held by the Association of the Luxembourg Fund Industry in Kirchberg on Tuesday and Wednesday.
He also earmarked 3 interesting events happening this week in Luxembourg:
- The World Press Photo Exhibition: https://bit.ly/3pbaaQ4
- Arts Without Borders: https://bit.ly/3E5e4A2
- The British Ladies Club Christmas Event: https://bit.ly/3HZYR5H
Oleksandr talks to Natasha about the new Lux start up Letz Compare and the difference this website will make to people in Luxembourg choosing internet providers.
Delano's Cordula Schnuer joined Sam on the breakfast show to look back on the first week at COP26, head up what's happening there this week and offer some cultural tips for the next 7 days.
Duncan Roberts gives listeners a heads up about the stories to watch out for and the events to attend.
Luxembourg Times' Emery Delasio joined Sam on the Breakfast Show to run the rule over all of the week's major local news stories.
Every month Ons Heemecht organises visits to the theatre, the museum, to the library and jam sessions in refugee homes. You name it and think it may be fun, and they will organise it . The point of the exercise is quite simply to bring people together in a relaxing atmosphere.
Teodor Georgiev joined Sam on the Breakfast Show for Delano's Top of the Week to discuss the government's new Corona measures and headed up some great things to do this week including a distillery tour, art exhibition and a top album suggestion.
Why do so many young Luxembourgers leave the country never to return, what are the drop out rates in school caused by and how does Lux compare with other countries, can Luxembourg attract the EU staff they need, and finally who is regulating fintech? Lisa and Helled discuss this and more..in Times like These....
Lisa chats to Duncan about Top Story: Pandora Papers Top Tips: MsF speaker at Paperjam Club event, CinEast Festival, Out of the Crowd Festival 2021. Top Track: Ducks Ltd. Under The Rolling Moon
EU corruption, EU aid for what, legalised not legalised cannabis, police raid doctors office... all in the mix today.
Spys, EIB, Gunlaws, no bailout, lots of wine...wild wild west? nope Luxembourg this week...catch up with Sam and Emery.
Lisa talks to Justice Minister Sam Tanson about the introduction of voting rights for foreigners in Luxembourg. Foreign residents now have the right to vote in local elections after 55 days living in the country...find out why.
Lisa and Tom Leick-Burns enthuse about the coming season at the Grand Theatre and other theatres in the city....and ...what a season it will be...listen to find out more.
Lisa questions minister Lenert about the political rhetoric around the covid 19 vaccination campaign and about the unknowns of the pandemic as we head into Autumn.
Lisa speaks to Zohra from YFC about the upcoming demo and how they have kept momentum going in the movement throughout the pandemic, as well as challenges they face going forward.
Lisa talks to Ambre from Passerell about the challenges the organisation faces defending the human rights of asylum seekers and refugees in Luxembourg, particularly in light of the developments in Afghanistan.
Lisa chats to Maxime Kayser, he is a post graduate student at Oxford University studying Applying AI in Medicine. He is a founding member of the Luxembourgish branch of the not-for-profit organisation Project Access. The organisation focuses on mentoring young people and helping them gain access to the top universities in the UK and USA. Project Access operates worldwide and has a a massive network of mentors. The organisation is relatively new to Luxembourg, but already has a group of dedicated mentors.
John Monaghan from Luxembourg Times joins Sam to discuss some of the big stories in Luxembourg from the past week.
On International Women's Day Ainoha Achutegui sits down with Lisa to discuss her reasons for daring to challenge age old conventions and how intersectional feminism is important in moving forward into an equal future together.
In this weekโs episode: Big pharmaceutical companies find themselves under pressure by Members of European Parliament in a recent hearing. Astra Zenecaโs CEO was the main target in a round of tricky questions. As always thereโs a quick round of news right at the end. But first โ a recap of last weekโs meeting of the European Council and what we learned about the EUโs common approach on vaccine certificates.
Venezuela is a wealthy country in economic crisis, the result of which has a direct effect on its citizen's everyday lives. Patricia shares her families journey to Luxembourg.
The pandemic, the economy, the inflation rate, the royals...all that and more gets a mention this week.
Find out why Week 42 was a shock for those in the health ministry, and what the experts are keeping an eye on now as the ski vacation comes to an end.
Clara Explains why life in Luxembourg has become so difficult for 38,000 people who have been an important part of the fabric of society for so long.
Sam quizzes Douwe on some of the stories Lux Times has published this week and tries to get a sneak peak of what is ahead...
Lisa and Douwe look at the week's news in review. Fage, Asselborn, EIB...EVERYBODY IS IN THE MIX...
Hannah Ida joins Lisa in the the Studio for an intimate studio gig...this is the fourth in the ARA Series.
Luxembourg Times' Douwe Miedema joins Sam to discuss all the big news stories in Luxembourg
As Luxembourg sits in lockdown waiting for normality to return, the roll out of a vaccine against Covid 19 has begun. What does the government expect of citizens now, and how does Mme Lenert feel about the response from the public.
Steelie bits father & daughter duo get up with the larks to hammer out some Christmas spirit on the airwaves.
As things get tough at ACR in 2020...the not so tough Sam get's going...because Lisa tells him he has to...
Our listeners captured their everyday sounds for us. Baking bread, cooking with kids, sewing, dog walking, horse riding, coffee making, cleaning up after kids, showering, walk in woods, zoom, listening to radio, playing cards, working from home with kids...these are the sounds of lockdown 2020
Nicole quizzes Bartleby on his delicate lyrics and whether lockdown has aided his creativity...not only an intimate show, but a performance of new music.
Catch up on the latest about Brexit negotiations...some scandal from Hungary...and the usual EU business..
So much to discuss and so little time this week, Sam and Douwe discuss stories in the news this week, but also the nuances of reporting and attention to detail.
Vodafone and Femmes en Dรฉtresse have come together to work on an important project to try and combat domestic abuse. Lisa finds out more.
In this weekโs episode take a look at developments in the conflict between Greece and Turkey. Athens needs a helping hand from its EU allies but itโs not as easy as it seems. Hungary and Poland continue to block the EU budget while time is running out. We also have a quick round of news from last week. But first, we turn our attention to Russia and opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Elisabeth explains the historic importance of Luxembourg's orchards and why they should be considered our "Rainforest".
In this weekโs episode we take a look at what happened at the EU summit. After Hungary and Poland decided to veto the EU budget all eyes were on the high profile meeting. Meanwhile Bulgaria continues to block the start of EU accession talks with the Republic of North Macedonia. This has sparked into life a dormant conflict between the two Balkan nations. As ever we also have a quick round of news from last week. But first we take a look at how Greece has handled the arrival of migrants in recent times. According to the relevant EU authorities โ itโs looking rather bad.
SREL, EU Commission & Tech Giants, Satellite spending...and of course Covid ...all of this get's a mention...
This gig was right up Francis of Delirium's street...she creates a fascinating mix of 90's grunge and millennial DIY, Jana make songs that communicates her intense passion to connect with people intimately.
The Tame and the Wild is a nostalgic indie folk band around the singer-songwriter duo Seja & Flรซpp, they joined Lisa for a one of gig in the studio.
Their music explores human emotions among the natural world.
In todayโs episode we take a look into Facial Recognition software being used in public spaces here in Europe. There is also be talk on developments regarding the EU Budget. And of course a quick round of news to top it all of. But first we focus on some positive news โ the 90% effective Covid vaccine announced by Pfizer and BioNtech.
In this weekโs episode we take a look at a recent development regarding the EU budget. Namely how Brussels might finally be able to cut funding to countries who donโt respect the rule of law. We also give you an update on still ongoing protests in Bulgaria and Belarus. And as always there is a quick round of news from last week. But first we start but taking a look at the EUโs reaction to recent terror attacks in Austria and France.
Elisabeth takes us through some of the most interesting things about Autumn in Luxembourg.
In this weekโs episode we talk about tensions in France following a deadly knife assault in a church in Nice. We also touch on the waves of protests in Poland resulting from an unpopular regulation on abortion rights. As always there is be a quick round of news from last week. But first we focus on something outside of Europe which will inevitably have an effect over here as well. The U.S. is looking to elect its president. And we look into what each a Trump or a Biden presidency would mean for Europe.
In this weekโs episode we take a look at the EUโs Green Deal and one of its main obstacles โ reforming agriculture. Brexit negotiations are still ongoing even after last weekโs hiccups. We also have a quick round of notable news. But first we focus on the state of womenโs rights in Poland and on the outcome of recent abortion regulations.
How is the pandemic being handled across Europe, is the budget approved and what are the priorities... and ... is Brexit done yet? Listen in
In this weekโs episode we focus on the EUโs efforts for a common response to the COVID pandemic. The European Parliament returns to Strasbourg for its plenary sessions this month. We also have a quick round of notable news from last week. But first we take a look at recent developments in the post-Brexit negotiations.
This episode was aired on Ara City Radio on 13.10.2020
In this weekโs episode we discuss the results of the recent EU Summit. Sanctions were imposed to Belarus and Turkey might be next. We also give you a quick round of news from last week. But first we turn our attention to Belgium where a new government was finally formed.
This episode was aired on Ara City Radio on 06.10.2020
Talking about a new laboratory in Luxembourg, cash drying up for start-ups, Google unlikely to tell how much water they need...
Lisa quizzes Douwe on this weeks stories. Is constitutional change likely? Will the Google data centre really go ahead...what were the results of the ATOZ survey about property in Luxembourg...find out here..
Ben intervviews E Soulias at the 9th edition of the Luxembourg Sustainability Forum about his PUR project, the benefits and complexities of a cooperative, and what individuals can do to make a difference.
A Thank you and round- up of where we are at with crowd funding and lobbying for government support from Lisa & Sam
It's the economy stupid...what its all about this week...SES Astra, yoghurt, EIB's diplomatic immunity...that and more in the spotlight
New media law, jobs to go at St Paul, Tripartite explained, fairer tax laws for all...loads more...it is a busy week
In this weekโs episode we focus on a proposed legislation which might spell trouble for Brexit. The European Parliament returns for another plenary session but not in Strasbourg. In the meantime the new Irish commissioner was recently announced. We also have a quick round of notable news from last week. But first, we take a look at the situation in Belarus, where protests continue and opposition leaders are under threat.
This episode was aired on Ara City Radio on 15.9.2020
Sacred Heart University and LPEA and advantages of a Private Equity Certificate Qualification by ARA City Radio
In this weekโs episode we focus on the case of Alexei Navalny a Russian politician who was recently poisoned. The European Parliament is looking to return to Strasbourg so weโll brief you on that as well. There is also be a quick round of news from last week. But first we take a look at the unexpected turn of events in Montenegro following the latest parliamentary elections.
In this weekโs episode we take a look at how the situation in Belarus has evolved. Another country where protests continue is Bulgaria so we give you an update on that as well. We also have a quick round of news from last week. But first we start with a recent scandal regarding European Commissioner on Trade โ Phil Hogan.
Protests in Belarus remain a hot topic and we focus on that in todayโs episode. We also take a look at Huaweiiโs plans to enroll 5G as well as data protection issues in the context of the covid pandemic. To top it off there's a quick round of relevant news from last week. But first, we take a look at the recent developments in Belarus where citizens unrest continues.
Lisa speaks to a young woman who works for a large IT firm in Minsk about the demonstrations there.
Paul chats to Lisa about priorities of Unicef and how they work to deal with the overwhelming challenges the children of the world face today.
Emery talks about some of the stories behind the stories in this week's paper..., German border, new testing measures, child abuse stats during the pandemic and the need to buy and be locally minded
Today's episode is somewhat of a mixed bag. We take a look at the rising tensions between Greece and Turkey as well as the recent elections in Belarus. There is also a spotlight on recent developments in the race for the coronavirus vaccine. And we also have a spotlight on Belgium's makeshift government and why a new one needs to be formed soon.
In this weekโs episode we focus on protests in Bulgaria which have been going on since more than a month. We also touch on recent corruption allegations regarding a prominent European Parliament official. There is also be a short preview of the upcoming climate protests in September. But first we take a closer look at the troubling recent events in Bulgaria and its crisis of democracy.
Lisa chatโs to Douwe about the important strides in immunotherapy Luxembourg researchers have made in the fight against cancer, as well as the environmental and pollution issues facing Luxembourgโs south. Corona getโs a mention, as two press conferences with the Health Ministry are expected today. Luxembourgish language and the pain of meeting the demands of citizenship are also discussed...but no hurry the grammar book won't be ready for eight years!
Austin and Ben get up early to chat to Sam about their "2000km Amazon Cycle" across Europe to raise awareness and funds for WWF's Amazon Appeal..."yeah, Europe is much bigger that it seems on a map". https://www.gofundme.com/f/london-to-budapest?sharetype=teams&member=4928238&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&rcid=3c5e768c0c9541309396aefd8d5cf0fb
Our main story in todayโs episode is the potential second wave of the coronavirus in Europe and how governments are preparing for it. We also take a quick look at the next step for the EU budget as well as recent events in Hungary which have put in danger the liberty of press. But first, we start with the latest developments regarding the spread of the corona virus in Europe.
The newly proposed media support bill does not bode well for community radio...find out why?
The first wave of Covid-19 was managed fairly well, what is the situation now, and what does that mean for people travelling ..will the testing policy change? Lisa asks Madam Lenert questions from the ACR listeners...
Yogurt, Google, RTL, Water Pollution, Covide-19...all part of this week's Luxembourg mash-up
Minister Cahen talks about the challenges of integration and looking after the aged in times of Covid 19.
Steven Frank, his two brothers and his mother, survived the concentration camps in the Netherlands and Czech Republic. After the war, with his British born mother they returned to the UK and built a life there. Mr Frank now travels to schools to tell his story to young people. Mr Frank has family in Luxembourg.
Marina Lai is ARA City Radio's lunchtime DJ, taking you from 12pm-2pm every day. From personal interviews with a wide range of guests, personal anecdotes, inquisitive questions to non-stop laughter with her fellow DJ's, she's guaranteed to put a smile on your face every lunchtime!
Briish Ambassador John Marshall shares the inspiration behind his book and how he discovered these interesting facts between Luxembourg and the UK
Listen in on the lunchtime interview and live reading of James' own poem "Goethe in Rome" that was shortlisted for the famous Gregory O'Donoghue International Poetry competition where his poem was chosen out of 5,000 poems!