Enjoy the art of Arab artists from Lebanon, Palestine, Algeria and Sudan in the city center of Luxembourg. Listen here for where, when, how and why!
What's right: China's Great Green wall completed
China's 46-year "Great Green Wall" transforms desert landscapes, inspiring global efforts like Africa's Great Green Wall to fight desertification and boost climate resilience.
Jon's Gig Guide for the week ahead
The next week doesn't have to be all about Christmas parties, find out where you can see shoegaze gods DIIV, garage punk from Sprints or up and coming indie faves Honeyglaze
What's right: Hope for the Aral Sea region
From a vanished sea to a desert reborn—discover how bold restoration efforts are bringing hope to the Aral Sea region.
Punčke (Balkan Express 176)
Google them, and you will mostly find Punčke billed as a punk band. But that is not nearly the whole story. They could just as well be described as an alt-rock, indie or maybe even grunge band. All of this is by design, as they are actively eschewing a single descriptor.
Mari Volar on Immigrant Humour and Comedy in Luxembourg
Comedian Mary Viola talks immigrant humour, cultural clashes, and performing across Europe. Expect laughs, surprising insights, and a glimpse into her unexpected journey from Estonia to the comedy stage.
PwC People Pulse: Do we need AI in the Workplace?
Join Kinga and Christopher from PwC as they explore how AI, automation, and digital transformation are reshaping HR, recruitment, and the modern workplace for a more efficient, innovative future!
What's right: gay men to donate blood in Luxembourg
Luxembourg updates its blood donation rules, allowing gay men to donate, marking a major step toward equality and modernized health practices.
Triple Double (Top of the EU Pops 09-12-24)
Christmas Craze is taking over European music charts. Not only did Mariah Carey move to the top of the Austrian chart, Denmark has its own version of a seasonal chestnut with Tinka. Top of the EU Pops brings all of that this week on Ara City Radio.
What's right: Fighting childhood obesity
The UK bans junk food ads on TV before 9 pm and online anytime from 2025, aiming to tackle childhood obesity. Get all the details on today’s “What’s right with the world”.
The International Choir that is spreading Christmas Cheer
Join the Voices International Choir this holiday season for free concerts celebrating the season and raising funds for children's charities! With 115 singers, expect a diverse, heartfelt performance in multiple languages.
What's right: Norway suspends deep-sea mining
Norway halts Arctic deep-sea mining, sparking global debate over protecting fragile ecosystems versus extracting metals crucial for renewable energy technologies.
Who to watch this week? Jon's gig guide is here!
After going out last week and loving Autumn Sweater (pictured) Jon's back with his gig guide for this week, featuring a Blackgaze band, the chilled out ambient sounds of Max Richter and some EDM for the recommendation of the week!
What's right: Revolutionary asthma treatment
A new injection could revolutionize asthma and COPD treatment, significantly reducing flare-ups, improving symptoms and quality of life. The results of the study were recently published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine.
Local Matters: Where to have coffee with kids
Today on Local Matters, we explore the challenges parents face in finding family-friendly cafés in Luxembourg. Hear from Cecile, who created a new label certifying child-welcoming spaces, and visit Florence Café in the Gare area, one of the certified spots hosting an event for new moms this afternoon.
Blaž Mencinger (Balkan Express 175)
Blaž Mencinger started out as a guitarist in a jazz band. Which is about as weird a career move as you can make in Slovenia. I mean, jazz bands are literally nothing short of an expensive hobby. But by late 2020, he was already making a name for himself as a singer/songwriter.
Local Luxembourg Artists Band Together To Raise Money For Ukraine
Win unique prizes and support Ukraine! The Tombola organized by Gudde Wellen and LUkraine, with over 40 prizes donated by local artists promises that money from every ticket helps fund emergency vehicles for Ukraine.
What's right: maternity leave for Belgian sex workers
Belgium leads the way in labor rights by granting sex workers maternity leave, pensions, and formal contracts under a groundbreaking new law.
Mariahpocalypse 2024 (Top of the EU Pops 02-12-24)
And do it begins. This December was not two days old when Germany already did the deed and put Mariah Carey atop its music chart with that tune from Love Actually. All I want for Christmas is a quick and merciful end to Mariahpocalypse 2024.
What's right: Australia's social media ban
Australia has passed a law banning social media for children under 16, sparking debate over mental health, privacy, and youth access to support networks.