Last year was a record year for sustainable finance, with over 1 trillion euros worth of impact bonds being issued according to the Climate Bond Initiative (CBI). Impact bonds are financial instruments that help finance social, sustainable, or climate-related projects. Economic experts expect this number to actually grow this year and beyond.
What's Right: A Man In Australia Lived 100 Days With An Artificial Heart
A man in Australia became the world’s first person to walk out of a hospital after an artificial heart implant. He lived with the device for 100 days before receiving a donor for heart transplant earlier this month in what doctors have called an “unmitigated clinical success”.
What's Right: Global Tobacco Use Declines
Global tobacco use has declined worldwide by one-third over the past 20 years, however, it has increased in Luxembourg since the pandemic. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world?"
Women in STEM: Marketing expert Daniela Butcu on empowering women
Marketing expert Daniela Butcu shares her journey in tech, tackling gender bias, advocating for inclusion, and leading change in diversity initiatives. The interview is part of a series on women in STEM.
What's Right: Growing support for women's rights
Hundreds of thousands of women worldwide rallied on Saturday for International Women’s Day. Several cities reported growing participation. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
The Festival des Migrations is back for 2025!
Find out more about this year’s edition of the Festival des Migrations, des Cultures and de la Citoyenneté!
The History of Flamenco & Performing at Festival des Immigrations
Flamenco dancing will be taking centre stage at the Festival des Migrations. Find out more about Flamenco and what to expect here!
What's right: fish doorbell now live!
Help fish migrate in Utrecht by ringing the world’s first fish doorbell—watch the live stream, spot a fish, and alert the lock keeper!
This week's gig guide - a busy week!
It's a busy week in the Grand Duchy with everything from local bands to genuine rock royalty - Velvet Underground founding member John Cale. But my recommendation this week is for UK post punk band Ditz who play tonight at Rockhal!
PwC People Pulse: Shining a light on LGBTQ+ initiatives
This week’s episode is a conversation on LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion with PwC’s Shine network and Walk the Talk initiative, exploring allyship, corporate action, and fostering a more inclusive work environment.
What's right: global tobacco use drop
Global smoking rates have dropped by one-third, thanks to strong tobacco control policies—but the fight isn’t over as the industry pushes new addictive products.
Terre Rouge makes its way to the Luxembourg Film Festival
Fränz Hausemer is showing his film Terre Rouge at the Luxembourg Film Festival. The documentary follows the life and work of Gaston Rollinger, a Luxembourgish poet and filmmaker.
Czech Music Spectal at the Philharmonie
Celebrate Czech music at the Luxembourg Philharmonie and donate to the International Bazaar charity by attending the performance.
Rare Disease Day 2025
What is a rare disease? Why do we mark Rare Disease Day? Find out more through our interview with Sarah from ALAN.
What's right: Support for those affected by conspiracy narratives
Germany has launched a national helpline to support those affected by conspiracy myths. Luxembourg offers a similar service. How do they help? Find out on today's "What's right with the world".
Women in STEM: From marketing to data engineering
Alexandra Nastase switched from marketing to data engineering and now works in Luxembourg’s finance sector. On our interview series, she shares insights on gender diversity, career challenges, and the power of strong role models.
What's right: mobile phone ban in Danish schools
Denmark is banning mobile phones in schools to curb digital overexposure, following a report urging stricter tech regulations and delaying smart devices for children under 13.
What's right: 3D-printed houses for homeless
Austin’s 3D-printed neighborhood is redefining homelessness solutions—100 high-tech homes are providing dignity, sustainability, and community for those in need. Here’s how innovation is making an impact.
Art exhibition on the Passerelle with Festival des Migrations
Discover an interactive art exhibition at the Passerelle, blending analog and digital techniques. Part of the Festival des Migrations, it runs until the end of March. Meet the artists at Luxexpo in two weeks!
What's right: undocumented immigrants honoured and adopted
Two undocumented Senegalese migrants risked everything to defend a gay man from a homophobic mob—now, A Coruña honors their bravery as "sons of the city."