Every day, racist incidents happen in Luxembourg, administrative procedures, during the job hunt or the search for housing. For Local Matters, Franziska interviewed Madeleine and Yolande from One People Asbl about discrimination during the search for housing.
What's right: Prague bans organised pub crawls
Prague is banning night time pub crawls organised by travel agencies in a bid to deter rowdy tourists from visiting, and attracting more 'refined' visitors instead.
Arhangel (Balkan Express 170)
This episode of Balkan Express takea a look at a foundational piece of North Macedonian rock music. Arhangel is an alternative rock band led by Risto Vrtev which has had massive influence of the Macedonian rock scene.
What's right: new EU limits for air pollutants
EU environment ministers have approved stricter EU limits for air pollutants, such as harmful gases and particulate matter. This revision of the Ambient Air Quality Directive has been welcomed by environmentalists and public health advocates.
Something New in Romania (Top of the EU Pops 14-10-24)
Perhaps the most surprising part of this week’s Top of the EU Pops is the fact that we finally have a new Romanian number one. Sevdaliza have finally forced a change at the top of that country’s music charts.
What's right: Fighting the global lack of drinking water
Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new method to generate drinking water. The solar-powered desalination system adapts its energy consumption based on sunlight availability. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
The Living Library Coming to Life in Esch
Find out more about the Living Library coming to Esch next week!
Getting Children into Reading at the Children's Literature Festival
Getting Children into Reading at the International Children's Literature Festival "Book On". Justin came in to the studio to tell us more about the festival and how the events going on are not just about books, but also theatre and film. They look at other ways to get involved.
What's right: effective treatment for addiction?
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!