Last Saturday, a crowd of protesters gathered in the town of Cattenom, close to the nuclear power plant. Anti-nuclear energy organisations from France, Germany and Luxembourg co-hosted the protest to oppose the planned extension of the Cattenom reactor lifespan. Get all the details on today's Local Matters.
Fed Horses (Balkan Express 155)
Fed Horses are, primarily, Urša and Jure Mihevc, whose on- and off-stage partnership is the driving force of the whole thing. Over the years, the band’s additional lineup stabilized around guitarist Andraž Mazi, bass player Matej Tekavčič and drummer Enos Kugler. Check them out on Balkan Express on Ara City Radio.
What's right: The Rolling Stones and their latest tour
The Stones are in a league of their own when it comes to 80-year olds enjoying an active live, with Mick Jagger running, dancing and skipping across the stage.
New Italian and Other Songs (Top of the EU Pops 29-04-24)
While Swifties and most of the music industry wait for Taylor to finally hit the top spots on European charts, Benson Boone shows no signs of tiring. And neither do Artemas. And between them they rule six different music charts. And will continue to do so for some time, probably.
What's right: 7 countries achieve 100% renewable energy supply
Seven countries generate 100% of their electricity from renewable sources. In Albania, Bhutan, Ethiopia, Iceland, Nepal, Paraguay and the Democratic Republic of Congo, all energy comes from geothermal, hydro, solar or wind sources. Luxembourg however is far off, ranking last in the European Union.
What's right: an enzyme to break down plastic?
The world might be on the brink of finding enzymes that can break down plastic. The enzymes were found in the mouths of waxworms.
What's right: Ketamine might help against postnatal depression
One low-dose injection of ketamine right after childbirth reduces the risk of major depressive episodes by 75%, a new study shows.
Reclaim the night with Megaphone
Next Tuesday, the new activist platform Megaphone organises its first ever event, gathering all those who are disadvantaged in patriarchy to reclaim the night. In our interview, Megaphone member Marine talks about the event and the new platform.
How to react to racism
Time to talk about racism again. On Local Matters today, we see how young people approach the issue, and which experiences they have made. A dozen young people spend this week together working with the association Aldic to understand what discrimination is, and how to react.
Dress for Success
Their vision is a world where women are economically empowered and inspired to create change. They strive for a world where all women are financially independent, and are treated with dignity and respect. There might be women out there who don’t have enough confidence to access the job market, or they return after maternity leave, or they are simply readapting to a new work environment. Rachel Treece talked about how they can help these women. Check their website link (https://luxembourg.dressforsuccess.org) to the interview.
What's right: new EU law aimed at reducing forced labour
The European Parliament has approved new rules aimed at stopping the import and export of products that are linked to modern slavery and human rights abuses.
What's right: Earth Day's influence on environment protection
Earth day is a worldwide movement that is getting an ever increasing number of people involved and makes tangible headway in trying to clean up planet earth.
What's right: Sports is healthy, watching sports as well
Regular exercising reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 23%, a new study finds. Good news for all those who prefer watching TV: Another recent study shows that even watching sports has positive effects. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Virginity certificates to be banned.
Luxembourg will ban so-called virginity certificates. Health minister Martine Deprez said there is no scientific basis to prove virginity and the government will soon present a draft bill to ban the practice.
Powerpoints: The competences of the European Parliament
Powerpoints is the name of our brand-new feature on Ara City Radio. Powerpoints looks into how political power works – in Luxembourg and Europe. On today's first episode, we dive into the work of the European Parliament.
What's right: UK to ban smoking for those born after 2009
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.