One of the world's most successful musicals is coming to Luxembourg. Next week, Pirate Productions is going to bring "The Sound of Music" to Mamer. In our interview, director Victor Bonnano and actress Catriona Gillham tell us all about it.
What's right: Weekend workout is sufficient
A German study shows that exercising only on weekends is just as good as exercising daily. All the "Weekend Warriors" here can get rid of the bad conscience thanks to cardiologists of the centre for cardiovascular research in Hamburg. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Commonwealth acknoledges impact of colonialism
During a summit in Samoa, the 56 nations of the Commonwealth have agreed to launch formal talks on reparations for the slave trade and colonial injustices. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
PwC People Pulse: The Hotly Anticipated New Building
Episode 4 of the PwC People Pulse, listen to find out more about the new PwC facilities that are currently being built!
What's right: The boomerang goes back
In a historic event, important artefacts of the Australian Aborigine Warlpiri community were returned after more than 50 years in Germany. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
What's right: Britain's single-use vape ban
The British government has announced a ban on single-use vapes starting next June. The ban is aimed at reducing both environmental damage and the rising use of vapes among children.
Baby Vampire with Maz Univerze
Maz Univerze has a new song out called "Baby Vampire" so he came on the Breakfast Show to tell us more about it! He talks about what a release week looks like, his creative process and the meaning behind the song.
What's right: PFAS restricted in US
A record number of at least 11 US states have enacted laws to restrict PFAS in consumer products like cookware and cosmetics as well as firefighting foam. These measures also include industry requirements for testing, cleanup, and the developments of PFAS alternatives.
Local Matters: Public participation in architecture
Franziska has invited Maribel Casas, director of the Luxembourg Center for Architecture Luca, to talk about their initiatives to involve the public in architectural planning. Tonight, Luca is hosting a lecture on affordable living, presenting different innovative examples from Europe.
Repair Café: Let's repair rather than throw away
Repair Café is a place to meet and exchange. But, yes, is a place where your loved things can get fixed. Volunteer repairers are available to assist you with fixing a variety of items: small to medium household appliances, clothing, bicycles, toys, dishes, small furniture, and more. Anything that’s broken is welcome and could have the opportunity for a second life.
What's right: 15x15 of Portuguese waters protected
With 15% of the Portuguese archipelago's waters now designated as fully protected and a further as highly protected - totaling 287.000 km2 - Portugal is now home to the largest Marine Protected Area (MPA) network in Europe.
Kanda, Kodža i Nebojša (Balkan Express 171)
This week, Balkan Express makes a stop in Serbia to take a look at band named Kanda, Kodža i Nebojša. While they are usually billed as an alt-rock band, their music encompasses everything from funk, soul, reggae, jazz and, yes, alt-rock
What's right: Egypt certified malaria-free
Egypt has officially been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organisation - an historic milestone in public health - after three consecutive years of having had no transmission of the disease.
Short And Sweet (Top of the EU Pops 21-10-24)
This week’s Top of the EU Pops is short and sweet. There was precious little movement from last week, with only five new tracks across twenty-seven European music charts.
What's right: Paris opposes sexism at film sets
The city of Paris obliges film production companies to adhere to its new anti-sexism code. From next year on, production companies filming in Paris must sign a charter against sexist and sexual violence to obtain filming permits. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world?"
What's right: A sausage is a sausage
The EU Court of Justice has ruled that plant-based products can continue using terms traditionally associated with meat, such as "burger" and "sausage," as long as their ingredients are clearly labeled and do not mislead consumers. This decision follows a challenge to a 2021 French law banning terms like "veggie burger." Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
CinEast 2024 Draws to a Close
The CinEast Film Festival is nearly over so Radek came on the Breakfast Show to tell us how the festival has gone so far, what is left to come, and how the prizes work! Listen to find out more!
Those Excluded from the Feast
“Those Excluded from the Feast” is the name of a new photography exhibit that focuses on people in Luxembourg experiencing poverty. Marieke joined the Breakfast Show to tell us more about this project.
What's right: roll-up solar panels
A startup in Switzerland has received the green light for a unique pilot project with solar panels. A removable solar photovoltaic system will be tested on a railway track next spring, a world-first by the startup Sun-Ways.
PwC People Pulse: Keeping Employees Happy
Another episode of the PwC People Pulse is out! Find out more about how HR professionals try and put new policies in place.