Belgrade will offer free public transport from January, aiming to ease congestion, but can its ageing system handle the surge in passengers?
What's right: Brazil's succesful poverty fight
Brazil’s bold fight against poverty lifts 8.7 million people in a year, thanks to innovative policies like Bolsa Família and economic recovery efforts.
What's right: Miss Netherlands beauty pageant ends
Miss Netherlands ends its run, paving the way for a bold new platform redefining beauty, inclusivity, and empowerment in modern society.
Jimmy Barka Experience (Balkan Express 177)
The Jimmy Barka Experience are named after Džimi Barka, character from an old Serbian film called When I'm Dead and Gone and played by Dragan Nikolić. Their first on-stage appearance was back in 2010. Since then, they've been around the block a couple of times and even opened for Ursula Rucker, Gramatik and Parov Stelar on occasion.
What's right: AI camera's to catch drunk motorists
A pioneering AI camera is being tested to catch motorists driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, helping police stop dangerous drivers before accidents happen.
Whamageddom 2024 (Top of the EU Pops 16-12-24)
It has finally happened. Even after all these years, Wham! made it to the top of a national chart with their Christmas carol about open-heart surgery. This time around it was the Austrian chart that holds the honours although the official German chart wasn’t far behind.
Open air exhibit: The Way of Liberation
Enjoy the art of Arab artists from Lebanon, Palestine, Algeria and Sudan in the city center of Luxembourg. Listen here for where, when, how and why!
What's right: China's Great Green wall completed
China's 46-year "Great Green Wall" transforms desert landscapes, inspiring global efforts like Africa's Great Green Wall to fight desertification and boost climate resilience.
Jon's Gig Guide for the week ahead
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
What's right: Hope for the Aral Sea region
From a vanished sea to a desert reborn—discover how bold restoration efforts are bringing hope to the Aral Sea region.
Punčke (Balkan Express 176)
Google them, and you will mostly find Punčke billed as a punk band. But that is not nearly the whole story. They could just as well be described as an alt-rock, indie or maybe even grunge band. All of this is by design, as they are actively eschewing a single descriptor.
Mari Volar on Immigrant Humour and Comedy in Luxembourg
Comedian Mary Viola talks immigrant humour, cultural clashes, and performing across Europe. Expect laughs, surprising insights, and a glimpse into her unexpected journey from Estonia to the comedy stage.
PwC People Pulse: Do we need AI in the Workplace?
Join Kinga and Christopher from PwC as they explore how AI, automation, and digital transformation are reshaping HR, recruitment, and the modern workplace for a more efficient, innovative future!
What's right: gay men to donate blood in Luxembourg
Luxembourg updates its blood donation rules, allowing gay men to donate, marking a major step toward equality and modernized health practices.
Triple Double (Top of the EU Pops 09-12-24)
Christmas Craze is taking over European music charts. Not only did Mariah Carey move to the top of the Austrian chart, Denmark has its own version of a seasonal chestnut with Tinka. Top of the EU Pops brings all of that this week on Ara City Radio.
What's right: Fighting childhood obesity
The UK bans junk food ads on TV before 9 pm and online anytime from 2025, aiming to tackle childhood obesity. Get all the details on today’s “What’s right with the world”.
The International Choir that is spreading Christmas Cheer
Join the Voices International Choir this holiday season for free concerts celebrating the season and raising funds for children's charities! With 115 singers, expect a diverse, heartfelt performance in multiple languages.
What's right: Norway suspends deep-sea mining
Norway halts Arctic deep-sea mining, sparking global debate over protecting fragile ecosystems versus extracting metals crucial for renewable energy technologies.
Who to watch this week? Jon's gig guide is here!
After going out last week and loving Autumn Sweater (pictured) Jon's back with his gig guide for this week, featuring a Blackgaze band, the chilled out ambient sounds of Max Richter and some EDM for the recommendation of the week!
What's right: Revolutionary asthma treatment
A new injection could revolutionize asthma and COPD treatment, significantly reducing flare-ups, improving symptoms and quality of life. The results of the study were recently published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.