Stereo Banana (Balkan Express 137)

Stereo Banana are too smart for their own good. Which is why their lyrics are at the same time humorous and critical, superficial and deep, and blissfully ignorant and activist. They are, in short, a Balkan survival technique. Check them out on Balkan Express on Ara City Radio.

Whamaggedon (Top of the EU Pops 04/12/23)

The first December issue of Top of the EU Pops fell pray to the Whamaggedon. And looking at the charts it seems it will only get worse from here on. Check out Europe’s top songs while you still can.

How clothes impact our psychology

We were exploring the fascinating connection between fashion and the psyche and how clothes may impact our personality. We had guests for this Friday's Show with Djulieta: stylist Neha Bhandari and Anne, a lawyer who decided to do a wardrobe transformation which brought her a new mindset. Listen to the interview to find out more.

CLAE's New Guide to Associative Life

Anita Helpiquet - director of CLAE - spoke with Simon about the publication of their second Guide to Associative Life.

2023 World Press Photo Exhibition

Ainhoa Achutegui & Martine Chalmers spoke with Simon about the international World Press Photo exhibition currently taking place at the Neimenster Abbey.

Youth participation: "In Luxembourg, I am more than just 0,000001 percent"

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.

Youth participation: What works and what doesn't yet - Charel Schmit

In our interview on Local Matters, Charel Schmit, the Ombudsman for Children and Youth 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.

Learning in Interaction

Luxembourg’s Multi-Learn Institute promotes learning and development through interaction and diversity. Since its inception in 2008, the association has been involved in various initiatives, including research, projects and training, both in Luxembourg and beyond.

Foltin (Balkan Express 136)

Foltin are not so much a band only, but rather an art collective with an emphasis on music. The six-member act blends indie, world and electronic music, funk, jazz and other genres. Balkan Express on Ara City Radio takes a closer look.

How Distressing News Influences Our Brains

For this episode we explored the psychological effects of social media and the constant influx of distressing information with our guest was Mr Kashayar Pazooki, neuroscientist, and psychotraumatherapist.

Out There With Houdini, Wearing Prada - and other selected tracks (Top of the EU Pops 27/11/23)

Prada, Out There and Houdini are three of the eleven new No. 1. tracks to have hit EU music charts this week. Ara City Radio’s Top of the EU Pops has the whole lot collected for your listening pleasure.

New Music Monday - 27/11/2023

It’s Monday and that can only mean one thing… Yet another of Simon's super sonic selections, freshly plucked from all of the new music released within the last week.

Men's tears: Violence as a result of repressed emotions

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.

Men's tears: Challenging masculinity norms

On Local Matters this week, we dive into the topic of men’s 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.

To live, to work and decide together

The need to empower the rights of immigrants in Luxembourg, to fight against discrimination and to make an easier living together are just a few of the ASTI asbl’s objectives. Their activities for integration process are open to children, adults and elderly people. “ I think Luxembourg needs more assistance for integration “, said Sergio from ASTI. He thinks the investment in social cohesion will bring a lot. According to him, housing stays as one of the challenges to confront for those newcomers to Luxembourg. The equality is following.

Roma Child (Balkan Express 135)

Roma Child’s EP Matador is a mixture of surf- and punk-rock, and a rock and roll tour the force which would not be out of place on a surf beach. Or on a road trip gone wrong. This week on Balkan Express on Ara City Radio.

Fathers against discrimination

FAD as a platform of dialogue to promote equal opportunities for both parents, to care for the children and to ensure their well-being. Besides being a great country to raise children and a safe environment, the president of FAD thinks that Luxembourg speaks less about what is happening in the process of two parents’ separation. Listen to our interview to find out about FAD’s objectives.

Rokultur

Following her husband like many other women, Raluca came to Luxembourg being originally from Romania and alongside other friends they fell the need of an association to promote Romanian culture in Luxembourg. They are now 8 great members who want to present Romania’s traditions and culture to Luxembourgish audience. Listen to the interview to find out what is the relation between Luxembourg and Transilvania.

Eurosolar Luxembourg asbl

Eurosolar Lëtzebuerg asbl and the Government of Luxembourg have the objective of the sustainable expansion of the renewable energy sector in general and solar energy in particular in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg in accordance with the national objectives in the fields of the fight against climate change and the development of renewable energies.