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.
Holiday at Home: Get out the old bicycle!
The Vëlosummer 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.
Voices Matter: Esther Celosse about Return2Career
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.
Eco Talks: Climate news for August 2023
These are the climate news for August 2023, with Tracy Heindrichs.
Holiday at Home: Luxembourg's best gelato
Do you know the difference between ice cream and gelato? On today’s Local Matters, Laura Fontani, CEO of the Bargello gelateria in Luxembourg-City, enlightens us.
Eco Talks: The climate news from July 2023
It is the first Wednesday of the month, which means that it’s 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. We’ve therefore selected a few stories to keep you updated on what’s going on in the green world.
Holiday at Home: The birthplace of Luxembourg-City
The Bock Casemates in Luxembourg-City are open again, after having been closed to the public for the past three years. Time for a visit for all those who spend summer in Luxembourg.
Voices Matter: Cuddle therapist Elise
Ever heard about cuddle therapy? Elise offers this professionally. On Voices Matter, Elise explains how a session with a cuddle therapist looks like, and why we should all start to cuddle more.
EcoTalks: What to do in your garden in August
Whether you’re new or old to the hobby, there are always tips to pick up in gardening. Aficionado Hendrik Dennemeyer joined our journalist Tracy Heindrichs in the studio to talk about what to do in the garden in August.
No Stupid Question: Is Luxembourgish actually a language?
Where did Luxembourgish come from as a language? That’s what we’re 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.
The Royals: How Faith, Simon and a bunch of Luxembourgers feel about the monarchy
An American, a Brit and a bunch of Luxembourgers walk … talk about the monarchy. Can the Grand Ducal family pass this trial? Find out on today’s third Local Matters episode on the Luxembourg monarchy.
Interview with Russian author Artem Mosgovoy
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 magician’s assistant...
Interview with Hendrik Dennemeye
The open-air library in the courtyard of the former Athénée (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.
The Royals: Grand Ducal Power
In this episode American Faith investigates what a royal family actually does and how they retain power and sympathy of a nation. In many countries a royal family act as a focus for national identity, unity and pride; gives a sense of stability and continuity.
The royals: Special cutlery and fake marble
You always wanted to see where Luxembourg’s royals dine when they welcome official state’s guests? On today’s Local Matters, Franziska takes you on a tour in the Grand Ducal palace.
From this Friday begins Congés Annulés
Each day, ARA City Radio will be giving away a pair of tickets for the Congés Annulés, so be sure to tune for a chance to win.
Whine and Shine: Interview with Paulette Lenert on the National Mental Health Strategy
Luxembourg’s health minister Paulette Lenert (LSAP) talked to Ara City Radio about the Plan National de la Santé Mentale—a national strategy to tackle the mental health problem in the grand duchy. In our interview, she addresses how the plan wants to tackle the issue, how it plans to attract more professionals to the sector, and all that without breaking the CNS’s budget.
Voices Matter: On activism in the workplace with Shivani Sondhi
Shivani Sondhi in this episode of Voices Matter tells us about what it’s like being a woman in tech, her activism, and what impact these two aspects of her life have had on her professional path.
No Stupid Question: Why is Luxembourg so small?
On this episode of No Stupid Question, we will glance into Luxembourg’s past with the Musée Dräi Eechelen’s curator Simone Feis and answer the question: why is the grand duchy of Luxembourg so small?
@MNAHA, Foto: Tom Lucas
Holiday at home: Hiking on the minetttrail
On Local Matters today, we go hiking to explore the Haardt nature reserve and the Dudelange water tower. Join us for the last episode of this week’s Local Matters on how to spend holidays in Luxembourg’s south.