A controversial but effective treatment for meth addiction is gaining ground in California, USA. It concerns contingency management, which involves giving small rewards in exchange for negative drug tests.
What's right: Spanish olive trees in Hungary
Due to Europe's climate warming, olive trees can no longer survive the Spanish - often - sweltering heat. But many olive trees have found a new home in .... Hungary!
What's right: Ireland's increasing popularity of second-hand wear
The Irish Mary Fleming is a rising start in Ireland's second-hand fashion industry. Her shop 'Change Clothes' focuses on reducing clothing waste by encouraging people to swap, reuse, repair and repurpose garments. The organisation hosts swap shops, pop-up events, and workshops across Ireland, teaching people how to mend and upcycle clothes under the motto: 'Because secondhand is feckin' grand'.
AKA Neomi (Balkan Express 169)
When does a band stop being a band and/or becomes another band? While maybe not holding the answer, Slovenian indie-pop-trip-hoppers AKA Neomi sure know how to pose the question. More on this on this week's Balkan Express.
What's right: Portugal's public transport access
In a move to make public transport more accessible in Portugal, the country has introduced a new monthly rail pass granting unlimited travel across all national train services.
Triple Doubles (Top of the EU Pops 07-10-24)
Plenty of new number ones this week all across the EU. And not all of them in places you’d expect them. Croatia, Denmark and Lithuania, to name but a few, have all got brand new top songs. Good thing we’ve got Top of the EU Pops on Ara City Radio too keep track of them all.
What's right: CJEU: Gender changes must be respected in entire EU
All EU member states are obliged to recognize changes of first name and gender obtained in other EU countries. The European court of Justice has issued this ruling after Romanian authorities refused to issue a new birth certificate for Arian Mirzarafie-Ahi, a man with dual Romanian and British nationality who legally changed his gender in the UK. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the World".
How important will votes from women and minorities be in the US election?
How women and minorities vote are especially important in Swing States where the candidates try to increase their small margins. Carlos Krieger discusses these topics and the upcoming talk by Dr. Carolyn Jefferson-Jenkins, Ph.D..
Artist Jeff Kolar comes to Luxembourg
US-based sound artist Jeff Kolar is going to host a performance and a workshop dedicated to radio art, in the framework of the exhibition.
The Man cycling from Norway to Gibralta
Villads set off 2 months ago for a cycling trip from the most northern part of mainland Europe to the most southern. He is currently roughly 5,000km in and stopping here in Luxembourg. Listen to this episode to find out more about life on the road and the experience of such a journey!
A House Full of Books
Sue from the Book Stand at the International Bazar talks about an upcoming rare book sale event on the 5/6th October in Bofferdange. All proceeds of the sale go towards the charities supported by the International Bazar. Go along and find your next rare gem!
Apple Picking at the Ramborn Cider Orchards
Are you a cider fan? Ever wondered how its made or why we have cider in Luxembourg? Bill from Ramborn came on the Breakfast Show to tell us just that!
Dutch Tulips with Petra
Petra comes on the Breakfast Show to talk all about Tulips! At a charity event hosted by the Dutch Ambassador people are encouraged to come and buy bulbs or paint flower pots. Tulips have long been part of the Dutch identity, so listen here to find out more!
Central and Eastern European Culture takes Centre Stage at the CinEast Festival
Hynek joins Erin on the Breakfast Show to discuss the CinEast festival that shows off Central and Eastern European Culture through cinema, exhibitions, debates and more!
What's right: paid parental days for grandparents
Parents in Sweden can now transfer paid parental leave days to people who are not a legal guardian, including grandparents and friends. The law allows parents to transfer up to 45 days of their paid leave to someone who isn't the child's legal guardian. For single parents, up to 90 days can be transferred.
Vrpca (Balkan Express 168)
Music of Vrpca is, for the lack of a better word, urban. If it weren’t for the language, you might have well mistaken then from any of the alternative rock bands this side of the language barrier. Check them out in this week's Balkan Express.
What's right: End to UK coal energy
The UK is finishing with coal power after 142 years of exploiting mines and burning coal. The country's last coal power station finished operations yesterday after running since 1967.
PwC People Pulse Ep 2: Recruiting those in Sustainability
Ever thought about how sustainable a company is before you apply for a job there? Maybe you are thinking of working in sustainability? Or maybe you are just interested as to how this new sector is existing in the modern workplace. Either way, this episode of the PwC People Pulse will give you an introduction to the emerging sector!
Hip-Hop Respite for Greek Charts (Top of the EU Pops 30-09-24)
Greece got a respite from its native hip-hoppers and cleared out the top spot for Konstantinos Agriros, Laura Pausini and Lazza are atop the Italian chart and loads of other new tracks on this week's Top of the EU Pops.
What's Right: India expands the world's largest healthcare program
India has expanded its healthcare program to provide citizens aged 70 and above with annual medical insurance coverage. This initiative is expected to benefit an additional 60 million people. The expanded program builds on a 2018 healthcare initiative, which already covers over half a billion citizens. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".