Gathered here in an ever-so handy Spotify playlist is every Track of the Week from 2023…
New Luxembourg Chapter of the Women in Asset Servicing Group
Linda Rooney and Debbie Johnston speak with Simon about the new Luxembourg chapter of the Women in Asset Servicing group.
Zona Isključenja / Exclusion Zone (Balkan Express 139)
Zona Isključenja are a Bosnian rock band from the town of Goradže. They’ve been around since 1995, released three albums, recorded one more and seem to have another one in the works.
The emotional impact of trauma
The damaging effects of trauma can lessen a child’s sense of stability and self-identity, leaving lasting scars that persist into adulthood. This can lead to feelings of guilt and shame, feelings of disconnection, difficulties in managing emotions, heightened anxiety and depression, and bouts of anger. Marise Hyman, Self-growth & Relationship Coach (Somatic-Trauma-Therapeutic approach), Workplace-wellbeing and resilience Trainer, and also Preconception-Prenatal-Parenthood Doula, joined Djulieta’s show to help us understand how to identify if we are the result of any traumas and shared some tips on how to start working on it.
Maximum Danger for Italian Charts, And Other European Tracks (Top of the EU Pops 18/12/23)
This week on Top of the EU Pops, there are eight new tracks, but also some repeat offenders in Romania and Ireland, while Slovenia, Finland and Spain have brand new number ones with Kokosy, Ahti & Hugo and Delafulente & Moras.
Solidarity Appeal for Sustainable Holidays with Riding the Rainbow
Emanuele Santi joined Simon on the Breakfast Show to talk about the launch of the Solidarity Appeal for Sustainable Holidays with Riding the Rainbow!
Shopping for a cause
Bazar International de Luxembourg is the largest international and annual fundraising event in Luxembourg. The main purpose is to help people in need. They do this by donating the profit of all they make during their events to a diverse selection of charities, across the globe. They want to get the charities going, set them up stronger for the future, and, and make an impact. Have you been to any Bazar International events? It is a must! Charlotte, our colleague, joined Djulieta to present the organization.
Silente (Balkan Express 138)
Silente are an unusual band that manages to stand out in the crowded Croatian pop-rock field. Leaning into their string section, they produce a unique sound that immediately drew the attention of fans and critics alike. It also earned them a spot on Balkan Express on Ara City Radio.
Mariahpocalypse (Top of the EU Pops 11/12/23)
Shane MacGowan, Mariah Carey and Slow J are among European new number ones this week. Among the ten new tracks this weeks, there are also fan favourites from Poland, Slovenia and Romania, Top of the EU Pops on Ara City Radio has them all.
75 years Human Rights Declaration: ACAT's new audiowalk
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 Mënscherechtspfad. ACAT-president Christina Fabian joined us on the Breakfast show to talk about this project aimed at keeping the memory alive.
Overindebtedness: How debts relate to health issues
Amélie Dolo knows: Debts make sick. And she also knows that people have to make debts to stay healthy. Amélie Dolo is the head of the Inter-Actions' over-indebtedness counseling service. In our interview on Local Matters, she explains how debts and health are related.
LAR- we fly for your life
LAR (Luxembourg Air Rescue) provides year-round lifesaving services in Luxembourg and outside of Greater Region, upholding the highest standards of safety and quality in medicine, technology, and aviation.LAR operates strategically positioned rescue helicopters at Findel Airport and Ettelbruck for rapid nationwide emergency response. Are you already a member? Not yet? Convince yourself by listening to the interview.
Overindebtedness: Ending up stuck in debts
When something unexpected happens in life – job loss or sickness – people risk making more debts than they can afford. The Ligue Médico-sociale offers consultancy for people with excessive debts. Christian Schumacher, the head of the department, is our guest on Local Matters.
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.