Whether it is a hobby or more than that, cycling can encompass various aspects such as socializing, education, and environmental behavior. Biker.lu focuses more on the social aspect of cycling rather than the competitive side. It's about being together outside and exploring nature on a bike. They have junior rides where participants can learn about techniques. They offer tours suitable for beginners as well as for those who like being challenged.
What's right: effective double attack on cancer
The Luxembourgish Tumor Immunotherapy and Microenvironment (TIME) group has found a way to enhance immunotherapy when treating cancer. Their double attack on tumors has shown to significantly shrink them and improve survival rates.
Them Moose Rush (Balkan Express 162)
Them Moose Rush, a Croatian alt-rock band, occasionally sound a bit like Björk, but less suicidal. If you’re into math-rock, then this week’s episode of Balkan Express is for you.
What's right: Zanzibar succesful in transplanting coral reefs
Zanzibar has found a way to restore the near-dead coral reef that surrounds the Island of Mnemba by creating underwater nurseries where coral fragments are grown to be replanted on the coral reefs.
What's right: Barcelona takes on noise pollution
Barcelona plans to create 503 superblocks by 2030 as part of its urban mobility plan. This means that one in three streets of the city will be converted to traffic-calmed green spaces with the aim of tackling noise pollution to improve children's health.
Billie Eilish Is Back On Charts (Top of the EU Pops 24-06-24)
What this week’s Top of the EU Pops lacked in quantity it most definitely made up for in quality. We had only eight new tracks today, but for the most part they are solid cuts. Most importantly, Billie Eilish is back with Lunch.
D'Bréck : the bridge between locals and expats
D'Bréck translates like “The bridge” from Luxembourgish, an association that defends and promotes multilingualism. We met with its founder, Athanase Popov, who expresses a strong opinion on language policy in Luxembourg. Although it is a small country, to decode it remains difficult. In his opinion the key it to organize activities both for ex-pats and Luxembourgish where they can get united.
What's right: half a million people to receive US citizenship
US President Joe Biden has announced a new bill that will allow people who are residing in the US illegally but have been married to a legitimate citizen and have been in the country for more than ten years, to become US citizens. It will put an end to fears and uncertainty for 500.000 people.
What's right: a possible answer to destroying Forever Chemicals
A Swiss startup may have the answer to destroying forever chemicals, or PFAS. The company has developed nano particles that can oxidize and destroy the bonds between the molecules that, together, combine to PFAS. The individual parts, or building blocks, are safe to dispose of.
Crvi (Balkan Express 161)
Crvi are not your usual fare of Balkan alt-rock. Too peculiar to be mainstream and yet not in-your-face shockingly different, they stand appart by leaps they make with every album and every single they release. Check them out on this week’s Balkan Express on Ara City Radio.
What's right: Portugal to build largest wind farm.
The new wind farm will be incorporated into the Tamega hydropower complex, one of the largest hydroelectric projects completed in Europe in the last 25 years, and will support the annual consumption of 128.000 homes.
Sabrina Carpenter Double Bill (Top of the EU Pops 17-06-24)
Top of the EU Pops is back on Ara City Radio and for the first time in the history of this here show an artist has two different tracks on the chart simultaneously. The honour goes to Sabrina Carpenter.
What's Right: Towards equal pay in professional football
The Danish national men's football team has refused a pay rise that was offered to them for playing for the national team. With this action, the players oppose the unequal payment for women and men in sports. Get all the details on today’s “What’s Right with the world”.
What's right: new rectal cancer drug shows 100% positive response
The new drug Dostarlimab guides the body's immune system to recognise the cancer cells as harmful and kill them. Patients who followed the six months of treatment showed a complete clinical response with no evidence of tumours during follow-up exams.
Empowering the Iranian Diaspora
The Iranian Diaspora is advocating for the Iranian community residing in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Their initiative aims to promote human rights, justice, and solidarity within and beyond the Iranian diaspora. The organization raises awareness about current events affecting Iranians worldwide, acting as a vital intercultural integrator. It seeks to encourage volunteerism and serve as a powerful voice for those who are voiceless, marginalized, and in need. Shabnam shared with us their mission and events in Luxembourg.
What's right: ‘Digital twin’ of Earth to predict future of climate change
The complex computer model, DestinE(arth), takes into account weather and climate systems as well as our impact on the planet and will be used to help Europe respond to natural disasters more effectively, adapt to climate change, and assess the potential socioeconomic and policy impacts of such events.
Masharik (Balkan Express 160)
Masharik hail from Radovljica, a town in North-Central Slovenia. They are a curious combination of old and new music as they carry more than a few references to the flower-power era, both musically and visually. Check them out in this week’s Balkan Express.
What's right: planet-friendly diet has huge benefits for personal health.
Closely following the planet-friendly diet of mostly fruits, vegetables and whole grains is not only a much better future option for our planet but can also reduce the risk of premature death by one-third in people.
Esspresso Is Back (Top of the EU Pops 10-06-24)
In addition to Sabrina Carpenter’s Espresso, we had ten other track as well on this week’s Top of the EU Pops on Ara City Radio. And at least one of them seems to profess its love and loyalty to the monarchy.
What's Right: Increasing voter turnout in Europe
Voter turnout at the European Elections was the highest in 20 years. Provisional EU data shows that 51 percent of eligible voters participated. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".