Members of Parliament in the UK have backed a plan to ban anyone born after 2009 from buying cigarettes. If the bill becomes the law, the UK's smoking laws will be among the strictest in the world.
Making women visible in public space
Today on Local Matters, we walk. We put on our gender glasses and join the association Kehsia for a memory walk in Luxembourg-City. The aim is to see how women are portrayed in public spaces.
I am still a man?
InfoMan asbl is that place that propose to contribute to the diversification of masculine roles and attitudes, in an ever more open and evolving society. Equal opportunities for all and fair and respectful social relations require the commitment of everyone, including men. The realities of men and boys are multiple. Louis is a psycholog there ready to give help to any man living in Luxembourg, and even women.
What's right: Ted Danson on the Our Ocean Conference
Our Ocean has created positive changes for the world's oceans and has mobilised more than 2160 commitments worth approximately 112,5 billion euros and protected more than 13 million km2 of ocean.
Štrajk mozga (Balkan Express 154)
Štrajk Mozga are frontman Aleksandar Nikčević, bass guitarist Dušan Mijušković, guitarist Dušan Dobrilović and drummer Novica Stanišić. And if media reports are to be believed, this Montenegrin band is already hard at work on their second album. Check them out in this week’s Balkan Express.
What's right: A heart that travelled for 12 hours was succesfully transplanted recently.
The donor heart came from a 48-year old man in the French West Indies and was flown across the Atlantic ocean in the care of the surgeon who performed the heart transplant in Paris.
Guess Who's Back... (Top of the EU Pops 15-04-24)
This week on Ara City Radio we have sixteen new tracks topping nineteen separate European charts. And we bring them all together here, on Top of the EU Pops.
What's right: Getting rid of anger is easy, study shows
It is easy to get rid of anger, a new study from Japan shows. The researchers found that you just need to write your angry thoughts on a piece of paper, and shred it or throw it away. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
Human rights at stake in the EU's answer to irregular migration
On Wednesday, the European Parliament approved the EU's migration and asylum pact which had been discussed for almost a decade. The pact has been largely criticised. In our interview, Marion Dubois, director of the human rights association Passerell Asbl, comments on this new legislation.
What's right: Saved from starving on a lonely island
The three men were saved after nine days after they had spelled out the word HELP with the use of palm tree leaves.
What's right: Fair play at the EU election campaigning
The code of conduct is deemed necessary because in previous elections there were hidden manipulations that called the fairness of the elections into question. Plus, with recent scandals, such as Qatargate and Russiagate, the European Parliament cannot afford more problems that undermine people's confidence in the elections.
Where Italy and Luxembourg meet to talk gender equality
Getting young people to reflect about gender stereotypes, equality and the illustration of women in public space: With the project “You are”, the Asbl Kehsia wants to empower young people. The call for participants is currently open. On the Breakfast show, Silvia Anastasia and Chiara Crosio came to the studio to talk about this upcoming project.
What's right: Climate protection is a human right, ECHR rules
The more than 2000 Swiss women, called KlimaSeniorinnen, won a climate case in the European Court of Human Rights. The court ruled that Switzerland has failed to comply with its duties under the convention concerning climate change and violated the right to respect for private and family life.
What's right: Why whales become legal persons
Courts across the globe have started granting personhood to animals, rivers and forests - so that their rights can be protected in court. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Life expectancy increased by 6 years
Life expectancy has increased by six years since 1991, a study of the University of Washington finds. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Thailand allows same-sex marriage
Thailand is the first Southeast Asian country to allow same-sex marriage. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
Nurturing Sustainability: The Environmental Consulting Luxembourg asbl (EBL)
In the heart of Luxembourg, where modernity and tradition intertwine, lies a beacon of environmental stewardship: the Environmental Consulting Luxembourg asbl (EBL). Established in 1992, EBL stands as a testament to the nation's commitment to sustainable development and environmental harmony. With an illustrious history spanning over two decades, EBL has evolved into a cornerstone of environmental consultation for municipalities, associations, public and private institutions, and companies across Luxembourg. Listen to the interview to find out how you can make your environment better.
What's right: Speed limitation saves lifes
In Lyon, the number of road accidents dropped by one third since the introduction of the 30km/h speed limit. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Air pollution has decreased
Air pollution in Europe has decreased over the past 20 years, a study finds. Get all the details in today's episode of "What's right with the world".
Diversity, Belonging and authenticity
We Belong Europe aims to foster inclusivity in society by promoting discussions led by minorities. They hope to encourage leaders in re-thinking and re-shaping solutions regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) issues.