New European rules will expand the definition of child abuse in order to be able to prosecute the production and circulation of deepfakes and AI-generated material. The EU also intends to expand the statute of limitations up to at least 30 years after the victim reaches adulthood.
Start dancing with "The Game"
Fondation EME invites women to dance. In their project "The Game", choreographer Jill Crovisier hosts several workshops this spring where women from all backgrounds get to explore dance and movement in a playful manner. Registrations for the upcoming workshop sessions are now open. Project manager Christine Bausch joined us on the breakfast show to talk about "The Game" and give us all the details.
Lufthansa (Balkan Express 147)
Unlike the airline everyone loves to hate, the North Macedonioan Lufthansa are a six-member crew of post-punk progressive psychedelic rock. They are also well worth your time.
What's Right: How an AI chatbot prevents suicide
AI chat bots can impersonate real people and give them human-like responses. The AI tool Replika can elicit deep emotional bonds with users and has been found to help struggling students to avoid committing suicide.
Something is Fresh in the State of Denmark (Top of the EU Pops 05/02/24)
Artigeradit & Lamin, Justice & Tame Impala, Anne-Marie & Shania Twain
Artigeradit & Lamin, Justice & Tame Impala and Anne-Marie & Shania Twain are among this week’s duos ruling various EU music charts. We brought them all together for this week’s edition of Top of the EU Pops.
New Music Monday - 05/02/2024
Well well! Another Monday can only mean one thing… A fresh batch of Simon's super sonic selections, torn from the new music released within the last week.
What's Right: CO2 emissions in the EU lowest in 60 years
CO2 emissions from fossil fuels in the EU have reached the lowest levels in 60 years - and in China, solar and wind capacity for the first time supplies more energy than coal. This is today's piece of good news on "What's Right with the World". Listen to the audio to get all the details.
What's Right: Ghana's girls from the coast are changing culture through surfing
Obibini is Ghana's only female surf club. It gives young women and girls a place to play, learn and socialise. Teaching girls to swim and surf even seems to have lowered the local teenage pregnancy rate.
LM on tour: Differdange's football history in the Stade de Thillenberg
Local sports history, nostalgia and success - the Stade de Thillenberg is an iconic place. On Local Matters today, we dive into the history of this stadium.
What's right: 16 aid workers acquited
A Greek court has acquitted 16 aid workers who had been charged for rescuing migrants. This is today's 'What's right with the world'.
What's Right: Nappers live longer
Our daily bite of good news on What's Right with the World: Regular power-napping makes your brain healthy and helps you to live longer. Check out the audio to get all the details.
Vegan Society
The Vegan Society promotes the development of veganism in Luxembourg and Europe by educating about the benefits of veganism on animal rights, climate change, and our health. Barbara UJLAKI fell in love with the vegan lifestyle even during her time in Tokyo, then joined the VSL to promote veganism and reduce animal suffering. If you want to become vegan and have questions about it, they will help you with everything.
LM on tour: Where to put the Differdange refugees?
Differdange debates where to accommodate the asylum seekers. The current building at Thillenberg is in a bad condition. The heating doesn't work and the building needs renovation. The Green party suggests to relocate the refugees to the large building next door, the former hospital. The mayor has a different view.
Laka (Balkan Express 146)
Laka was a latecomer to the Bosnian musical scene. At least in terms of recording his first track which he did in only in 1998, almost at the age of 30. But by then he had already acquired a bit of a rebelious streak.
Bad Pennies (Top of the EU Pops 29/01/24)
Ariana Grande, Ice on Fire and Kenya Grace
Some tracks are like bad pennies. They keep turning up at the top of the charts. Luckily, there are Ariana Grande, Kenya Grace and Ice on Fire, to salvage the situation. Check out more of this week’s number one tracks across Europe on Top of the EU Pops.
New Music Monday - 29/01/2024
Oh lordy! It’s another Monday and that can only mean one thing… A further dollop of Simon's super sonic selections, freshly ripped from all of the new music released within the last week.
What's Right: International protection for victims of domestic violence
Our new daily news bulletin gives you a portion of positivity. On What’s Right with the World, we dig up one story for you every day that is positive news.
Nutrigenomics: How your genes influence your nutrition and health
Siwar Ala is a healthcare consultant, and nutrigenomics specialist focusing on longevity and nutrition based on genetic makeup. Sounds difficult? Not until you get to listen to the interview to learn how to age correctly, why do we all miss Vitamin D and what are the factors that make us age faster.
Inspire, empower and connect young leaders
Meet Global Shapers Community, a diverse community that believes in a world in which young people are at the heart of solution-building, policy-making, and lasting change. Their mission is to inspire, empower, and connect young leaders to reach their full potential, shape decision-making processes, and drive positive change in their communities and the world.
Šumski (Balkan Express 145)
Šumski are a slightly psychedelic Croatian rock band, with a penchant for ethno motives, Dadaistic sounds and added noise, pretending to be pop-rock pieces. Think of them as the Croatian version of the Dutch band Focus, but sans the flute.