How to build neighborhoods where people do live and not only sleep? How to strengthen the social ties in the neighborhoods? 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 déi Greng.
No Stupid Question: What is the Role of a Commune?
So what power does a commune have?
Interview with Pascal Thill
The new site will be open from September 2023 and offers professional English training in subjects such as Mechanics, Computer Science and Smart Technologies.
Municipal elections: The NGO ZUG's political demands
More space for pedestrians in the city and more accountability in local politics - these are the main demands of the Zentrum fir urban Gerechtegkeet (ZUG). In our interview on Local Matters, the NGO presents their political demands ahead of the municipal elections.
Municipal elections: VDL parties on housing (pt.2)
Whereas the Democratic Party (DP) has concrete plans on how much money should be spent on housing, others see the need to experiment with new forms of housing. On Local Matters today, the green party déi Greng and the DP present their solutions for the the city’s housing crisis.
Interview Tom Leick-Burns
Tom Leick-Burns from the Grand Theatre joined Simon on the Breakfast Show this morning to discuss the rich and diverse programming they have lined up for the coming season.
Interview with Benjamin Schäfer and Mikel Braaten
The orchestra consists of approximately 100 amateur musicians aged 18 and up, who have all completed an audition process and attend a weekly rehearsal schedule.
Municipal elections: VDL parties on housing (pt.1)
Accelerated construction authorization, increased tax for empty apartments, priority housing for young families: The Luxembourg-City parties have different approaches to solving the housing crisis. On Local Matters, they present their plans. Today, our guests are from Déi Lenk, CSV and ADR.
Whine & Shine: Lux-Bxl by Train?
Brussels by train from Luxembourg, it should be easy but it isn’t. Tracy shines a light on the issue of the slow train to Brussels.
Voices Matter: Karen van Hout
Karen van Hout was voted Luxembourg's Woman of the Year 2022 for her work granting wishes to terminally ill patients through her association Ambulanz-Wonsch.
Rotondes presents Congé Annulés
This morning, Marc Hauser from Rotondes joined Simon on the Breakfast Show to discuss their favourites and recommendations from the artist lineup for the 15th edition of the Congés Annulés summer festival.
Come Together: Friskis & Svettes
Friskis & Svettis is a volunteer run workout group that aims to build relationships in the Luxembourg community through fun and interesting workout programs.
Come Together : SOS Détresse
SOS Détresse offers discreet help to people in need. A phone call or writing an email is for most people simple and uncomplicated: you don’t need to arrange an appointment, you don’t need to go anywhere to get help and you are not being observed.
Photo credit Delano
Come Together: KJT Youth Helpline
KJT- Kanner-Jugendtelefon is a counselling service for children and young people. Counselling takes place via telephone, mail or chat.
Parents can also make use of telephone counselling, anonymous and confidential. Children and young people can contact us anonymously, confidentially and free of charge with their questions and concerns.
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Come Together: Martina McPherson
Joanne is joined by Martina McPherson, Luxembourg Lacrosse Women's Coach, who shares her story and the compelling reasons to join Luxembourg Lacrosse. All skill levels are encouraged to join and foster a new love for the sport and create bonds with other community members.
Come Together: FFGL_ Friends of History of Luxembourg Fortress
Joanne is joined by Patrick Shaul from FFGL (ffgl.lu) Friend of the History of the Luxembourg Fortress.
The organisation takes visitors to visit parts of Luxembourg’s military structure that is not normally accessible to the public. They also publish history books.
Municipal elections: Who are the parties?
What do Luxembourg’s parties stand for? 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.
Interview with Yasemin Elçi
The exhibition is named after the book ‘A Room of One’s Own’ by Virginia Woolf, which talks about the disadvantages of being a woman in the male-dominated art world and which proposes ways to bring out women’s creativity through stories that oscillate between reality and fiction.
Register to vote: Why Asti denounces the low turnout
Almost 20 % of non-Luxembourgish residents have registered to vote in the municipal elections. For the association Asti, the low turnout is huge obstacle for democracy. In our interview on Local Matters, Sergio Ferreira, Asti’s head of political campaigning explains why.
50th anniversary of the Rugby Club Luxembourg
Paolo Tarakdjian and Giulia Lannucci joined Simon on the Breakfast Show to discuss the 50th anniversary of the Rugby Club Luxembourg.