A high court in Namibia has deemed a law that criminalises same-sex marriage unconstitutional. This is a landmark ruling for LGBTIQ rights in southern Africa. Get all the details on today's What's Right with the World".
Building connection across differences
The Ashburn Intercultural Institute promotes the values of democracy and transatlantic integration by fostering global connections through diversity. Their initiatives involve engaging with business and government representatives, policymakers, and youth in meaningful dialogues on peace, intercultural integration, democratization, and Euro-Atlantic relations. In a recent interview, the director, Kseniya Rubicondo, proudly shared their latest success stories with us.
Koala Voice (Balkan Express 163)
Koala Voice were the very first band featured on Balkan Express. That was back in the early days of the pandemic. In the mean time, the band released two more albums and have morphed from an up-and-coming band into a mainstay of Slovenian indie scene.
What's Right: 25 million euros for social justice
A citizen’s council in Austria has decided how to distribute Marlene Engelhorn's 25 million euros. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
Summer Is Here. Sort Of. (Top of the EU Pops 01-07-24)
Danish monarchists are back on Top of the EU Pops. The same goes for Greek gangsta rappers, whereas Lithuania actually has a decent number one this week in the form of Jura by Jovani and Taja. And, of course, there’s still Sabrina Carpenter with Please, Please, Please.
What's Right: Fighting social media addiction of children
The US-state of New York has passed a law to protect children from social media addiction. Why this is an important step but not all positive. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".
Upcoming workshop by Géisskan poetry slam collective
This Saturday, the Géisskan poetry slam collective hosts a workshop in Esch. All aspiring poets are invited to join the workshop and participate at the slam in the evening. Our own Franziska is hosting the workshop and she joined Simon on the breakfast show to give you the details.
What's right: Vatican City is going green
The pope has announced that he wants Vatican City to run on solar power. To achieve this, solar panels will be installed on a Vatican-owned property outside Rome. The power generated could supply all of Vatican City's energy needs.
Biker.lu- more than cycling
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.