There’s lots on this week including 5 consecutive nights of gigs at Den Atelier and 3 Hans Zimmer shows in 2 days down at Rockhal but we’re sticking local for this week’s recommendation
Josh Island joined Charles on the Breakfast Show to talk about the release of his up-coming album Imaginary Borders. The album is set to be released on the 6th of March, followed by a concert to mark the release on the 7th of March at the Rockhal. Tune in to find out more about what to expect from his new music!
A great choice of shows this week in Luxembourg and I’ll let you know where you can see The Divine Comedy, Mika, Sean Paul and David Byrne amongst others!
We spoke to the organisers of Rangotsav 2026, the Indian festival of colours taking place in Luxembourg on the 1st of March. Tune in to find out more about the concept behind it and what to expect from this festival.
Animal welfare groups call it a historic step as Norway’s chicken industry plans to end the use of fast-growing breeds by next year. Get all the details on "What's right with the world".
We were joined by Luxembourg-based songwriter David Sundorn for an interview and a performance of a couple of his songs. He will be releasing his new album on the 7th of March at MK Bar in Belval.
The European Union tool to link young victims to helplines as one in six children report online abuse. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world?"
This week’s guide features a pop superstar, hip-hop legends, a really interesting Belgian band, English guys who wanted a German sounding name and rock heroes Biffy Clyro! Find out where to see them all by listening to this week’s gig guide
Fish stocks and species diversity are rising after strict enforcement and €2.8 billion in compensation for fishers. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
A new petition calls for tighter controls on organised begging involving animals. Supporters cite welfare concerns, while social groups warn of stigmatising the group of beggars.
A community-led project in Ecuador's Alto Ila restores endangered tree species in a region shaped by logging and drought. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world".
We spoke to Lovísa Ósk Gunnarsdóttir ahead of her inter-disciplinary dance performance at Kinneksbond. When the Bleeding Stops promises to shine a spotlight on the often-undiscussed experience of menopause.
A sign of everyday life returning has appeared in the most unexpected place: a modern bowling alley in Mogadishu
We spoke to Mariana Infante and Clémence Vaquier from the Eich Neighbours Group, a newly-formed citizens initiative focussing on improving life for the community in the neighbourhood of Eich. Tune in to the interview to hear more about their objectives and what they have planned for the future!
Esch-sur-Alzette is inviting residents to help rethink the city’s public spaces through its first Citizens’ Assembly. ARA City Radio's interns Inara and Anna went down to Esch to interview the initiators.
California lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at tackling one of the biggest frustrations for music and live-event fans: runaway ticket resale prices. Get all the details on today’s What’s Right!
We were joined in the studio by Magali Medinger to discuss a series of guided tours of the collection at the Villa Vauban focusing on the perspectives of those who are often ignored by the established art world.
The English version of the tour will take place on the 27th of February.
Tune in to the full interview or check out the website to find out more information.
https://villavauban.lu/en/event/stories-from-outside/?date=1772215200
Tune in to Local Matters today as architect Mohammed Zanboa shares his vision for Municipality 101 and it could transform refugee participation and challenge ideas about belonging in Luxembourg.
A grassroots group took Luxembourg City to court—and won. Zug's fight for safer streets and public transparency is setting legal precedents and inspiring civic action.
A groundbreaking study in Luxembourg reveals how long COVID impacts mental health in unique ways, urging personalized care. Experts say one-size-fits-all treatment no longer meets patient needs.
How can we make hidden disabilities more visible? Tune in to Local Matters as Be Human tackles inclusion, disability rights, and new airport initiatives for better accessibility! Listen to the entire interview with Nadia Kendall.
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!
Women in research face funding gaps and career barriers. On the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, ARA City Radio looks at efforts made in Luxembourg, speaking to the FNR and the University of Luxembourg.
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.
The city of Esch has introduced an online platform where citizens can easily request a meeting with a municipal officer or alderman. The initiative aims to strengthen the direct contact between the citizens and the politicians. In our interview on Local Matters, mayor Christian Weis (CSV) explains how the city of Esch aims to foster civic participation through this and other initiatives.
What if the most powerful forms of literacy aren’t taught in schools—but passed down through resistance, gardens, and handwritten notes? Listen to Daniel Rudas' interview in the framework of the Redes_Ling project on language inequality.
In our new interview series on language inequality, sociolinguist Laura Vila Galán reveals how language inequality stems from history and power, not grammar. Hear why dialects matter and how social change begins with linguistic awareness.
Young Philippine female entrepreneurs have started to preserve traditional crafts by working with local weavers and embroiderers from a small village to create beautiful traditionally hand-made garments, thus preserving the indigenous culture through fashion.
Luxembourg’s LGBTIQ+ rights groups gathered yesterday to protest for the rights of queer people as the petition that demands LGBTIQA+ related topics to be scrapped from school education surpassed 6.000 signatures – one of the fastest growing petitions in recent history. Franziska comments on protest and the petition.
Using gene therapy, scientists have discovered that managing the level of the protein GDNF is key to the the correct transmission of dopamine, the feel-good neurotransmitter, in the brain. GDNF levels plummet when alcoholics abstain from drinking, leading to a dopamine shortage and feeling of discomfort, which makes alcoholics resort to drinking. Gene therapy is now thought to 'fix' GDNF levels, which could be a solution for those suffering from alcoholism.
Men who were prescribed erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra and Cialis were 18 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, according to a British study. That gives some hope that such drugs could be repurposed to prevent a common form of dementia.
Obibini is Ghana's only female surf club. It gives young women and girls a place to play, learn and socialise. Teaching girls to swim and surf even seems to have lowered the local teenage pregnancy rate.
Amélie Dolo knows: Debts make sick. And she also knows that people have to make debts to stay healthy. Amélie Dolo is the head of the Inter-Actions' over-indebtedness counseling service. In our interview on Local Matters, she explains how debts and health are related.
When something unexpected happens in life – job loss or sickness – people risk making more debts than they can afford. The Ligue Médico-sociale offers consultancy for people with excessive debts. Christian Schumacher, the head of the department, is our guest on Local Matters.
Cesar from Clean Something for Nothing was Tom's second guest of the morning today on the Breakfast Show. He stopped by the studios to talk about the app which he has built to support litter picking communities all over the world and how people can get involved in world clean up day this Saturday in Luxembourg.
Suzan Noesen tells us about her art practices, inspirations and experiences as a full-time artist in Luxembourg and abroad.
Luxembourg-City candidate and integration minister Corinne Cahen (DP) joined us in the studio to talk about Election Day etiquette and the do’s and don’ts of choosing your future commune representatives.
This weekend the Centre Catala de Luxembourg invite you to celebrate the traditional catalan holiday of Sant Jordi and experience their culture and gastronomy with the catalan community of Luxembourg. Toni Montserrat from the Centre joined Tom on the phone to talk about what's in store for the celebrations.
The Chinese women's club celebrates their 5th anniversary this spring. In our interview, president Julia Zhang explains why the need for such a community exists.
Happy St Patrick's Day! To mark the occasion, Tom and Joanne were joined on the show this morning by Niamh Ní Mhathúna, host of the Irish hour on Ara City Radio to discuss why St Patrick's day is such a big deal, how they celebrate it in Ireland and how people can celebrate it tonight in Luxembourg.
Nauryz is an ancient traditional festival that is celebrated in Kazakstan as well as in Central Asia, Balkans, the Black Sea Basin, the Caucasus, the Middle East and other regions. It marks the end of winter and the beginning of spring and can be traced back over 5000 years as a pure expression of appreciation of the nature, its cycles and celebration of life.