To bill Damir Avdić as a musician is doing a great disservice to every other aspect of his work. But seeing as Balkan Express on Ara City Radio is primarily intersted in music, this is what we're focusing on that. And at any rate, his music is integral, or at least complementary to his other works, as well.
Easy Listening (Top of the EU pops 23-09-24)
This week, Top of the EU Pops on Ara City Radio is light on material. Which makes for an easy listening. There are seven new tracks, with Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga being the only really top-tier performers to score a new number one. In the Netherlands.
What's Right: Homeless football players competing at the World Cup
The football Homeless World Cup is currently taking place in South Korea’s capital Seoul. The event runs until 28 September and features 56 teams from 44 nations, bringing together 450 players from across the globe who have faced homelessness or other forms of social exclusion.
Out of the Box Music at the Philharmonie Luxembourg
Eva Klein has come in from the Philharmonie to talk with Erin about the start of the Philharmonie’s new season, and in particular the selection of "Out of the Box" music!
What's right: from straightened rivers to meandering ones
Restoring rivers to their natural state, removing dams and managing floodplains could help us cope with today's higher flood risk. Various restoration projects are underway across Europe to undo the 'straightening' of rivers and add more curves and trees.
What's right: turtle comeback on Cyprus beaches
The protected green and loggerhead turtles are making a big comeback on the beaches of two British military bases in Cyprus. The number of nests have surpassed last year's amount - already a record - by nearly 25% to 382 turtles nests.
What's right: Pharma companies making progress in cancer treatment
Pharmaceutical companies AstraZeneca and MSD are making considerable progress in treating cancers that are known for being hard to treat, such as bladder tumours, lung cancers and certain forms of breast cancer.
Ničim Izazvan (Balkan Express 166)
Completely unprovoked, this week Balkan Express made a stop at Ničim Izazvan. A nine-member indie-pop act from Serbia, they've been around the block one or twice. And their distinctive sound and lyrics separates them from the rest of the field.
COME TOGETHER FESTIVAL is happening this week!
Radio ARA brings back COME TOGETHER Festival, once again hosted at the historic Schluechthaus in Hollerich, Luxembourg. This event brings together over 30 grassroots organizations to celebrate the power of community, diversity, and collaboration. Enjoy a variety of local and international artists. Witness vibrant dance showcases. Savor food from around the world, with delicious offerings from local vendors and nonprofit initiatives.
Location: Schluechthaus, Hollerich, L-1111, 5 Rue de l'Abattoir, Luxembourg
Date: 22.09.24
What's right: sleeping separately to improve a relationship?
Good news for partners who sleep separately and for those who do not sleep separately out of fear of ruining their relationship, even though they would love to sleep separately for the sake of a good night's rest: a so-called 'sleep divorce' is not necessarily a bad thing.
Hold my insulin (Top of the EU Pops 16-09-24)
Loads of new chart-toppers this week on Top of the EU Pops on Ara City Radio. Including Baby Lasagna, Linkin Park and Dasha, all of whom have knocked off long-standing favourites in in their respective charts. Check out the playlist!
What's right: US collects 1.3 billion unpaid taxes
The United States has collected $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes. Since last fall, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has focused on high-wealth individuals with over $1 million in income and significant tax debt.
Local Matters: Esch as a model city for a social and ecological transition
The Esch Clinics have started in September. The initiative aims to reshape Esch into a model city for a just ecological transition, combining urban planning with political interventions and by integrating the voices and needs of the community. On Local Matters, César Reyes, one of the project leaders, explains how the project is going to overcome traditional ways of thinking urban spaces.
What's right: from brown and barren to biodiverse haven
Finnish fishermen have transformed a former barren 'moonscape' into a biodiverse haven and an important carbon sink. Drawing on both traditional knowledge and science, they realised that the key was to reintroduce water to the sites.
Francis of Delirium featured on KEXP!
Luxembourg, Los Angeles, Seattle; Francis of Delirium was featured on KEXP this summer. Check out the session! If you want to ask her all about this experience, tune in to ARA City Radio on Thursday from 10am to 1pm and text her your questions. Every Thursday, Francis of Delirium aka Jana hosts the midmorning show on ARA City Radio.
What's right: Liberating suffocating trees
Trees suffocating by concrete are being 'liberated' by an army of community activists in Mexico City. These vigilante citizens are making up for the government's inaction.
What's right: Youtube to limit access for teens
YouTube will limit access to fitness videos for European teens. As the video channel is aware that repeated exposure to certain types of videos that idealise specific body types could negatively impact teenagers' self-esteem, they will adjust video recommendations to prevent this.
Chui (Balkan Express 165)
Boldly going where no band has gone before, Chui are an amazing mix of jazz, electro, hip hop, rock and science fiction. As well as science fact. A musical gem if there ever was one, this Croatian band more than deserved its place in the Balkan Express orbit.
Independent Films and Storytelling
The British and Irish Film Festival is back for its 15th year. Geoff came on the Breakfast Show to tell listeners more!
What's right: new EU regulations for toy safety
The EU parliament has approved new legislation aimed at increasing toy safety across the EU, especially focused on harmful chemicals and digital product risks. The regulations include a ban on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC's) that are linked to various health issues, such as hormone-related cancers and developmental problems.