Lukas Grevis is premiering his debut feature film "D'Land am Schiet" (The Land in the Shadows) next week for the public. He joins Erin on the Breakfast Show where they discuss the joys of filming in Northern Luxembourg. Lukas explains talks about the key theme of xenophobia, which is exposed to the residents of the town when a dog is killed in the …

For the first episode of the new "PwC People Pulse" on ARA City Radio, Mary and Adam join Erin on the Breakfast Show to talk through what can be expected for the next episodes!You might be asking yourself "Why are PwC on the radio? Aren't they just a consulting company?", that’s why Mary and Adam are here to answer these questions, and more in the …

The football Homeless World Cup is currently taking place in South Korea’s capital Seoul. The event runs until 28 September and features 56 teams from 44 nations, bringing together 450 players from across the globe who have faced homelessness or other forms of social exclusion. Photo: nacionalite.org via Wikicommons…

Eva Klein has come in to talk to us on the Breakfast Show with Erin about the start of the Philharmonie’s new season, starting on the 20th September with Colours and Contrasts. In particular, Eva talks about how the Philharmonie is not just for classical music, but also boasts a collection of contemporary or “out of the box” performances. These inc…

Restoring rivers to their natural state, removing dams and managing floodplains could help us cope with today's higher flood risk. Various restoration projects are underway across Europe to undo the 'straightening' of rivers and add more curves and trees.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

The protected green and loggerhead turtles are making a big comeback on the beaches of two British military bases in Cyprus. The number of nests have surpassed last year's amount - already a record - by nearly 25% to 382 turtles nests.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Pharmaceutical companies AstraZeneca and MSD are making considerable progress in treating cancers that are known for being hard to treat, such as bladder tumours, lung cancers and certain forms of breast cancer.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Good news for partners who sleep separately and for those who do not sleep separately out of fear of ruining their relationship, even though they would love to sleep separately for the sake of a good night's rest: a so-called 'sleep divorce' is not necessarily a bad thing.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

The United States has collected $1.3 billion in unpaid taxes. Since last fall, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has focused on high-wealth individuals with over $1 million in income and significant tax debt.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

The Esch Clinics is a project that aims to foster a just ecological transition in Esch-sur-Alzette. Esch will be a model city for urban transitions. During our summer outside broadcast in Esch, we had César Reyes on the microphone, one od the project leaders and researcher at the university of Luxembourg. Listen in to get the entire interview.…

Ah, the man, the myth, the Luxembourg-born French dynamo – Jean-Baptiste Nicolas Robert Schuman, or as we're going to affectionatly call him, "Robbie." Born on June 29, 1886, he decided to spice up the international political scene with his charming presence until his final bow on September 4, 1963.Robbie wasn't your average statesman; he was the B…

The Esch Clinics have started in September. The initiative aims to reshape Esch into a model city for a just ecological transition, combining urban planning with political interventions and by integrating the voices and needs of the community. On Local Matters, César Reyes, one of the project leaders, explains how the project is going to overcome t…

Finnish fishermen have transformed a former barren 'moonscape' into a biodiverse haven and an important carbon sink. Drawing on both traditional knowledge and science, they realised that the key was to reintroduce water to the sites.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Trees suffocating by concrete are being 'liberated' by an army of community activists in Mexico City. These vigilante citizens are making up for the government's inaction.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

YouTube will limit access to fitness videos for European teens. As the video channel is aware that repeated exposure to certain types of videos that idealise specific body types could negatively impact teenagers' self-esteem, they will adjust video recommendations to prevent this.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Erin speaks to Geoff from the British and Irish Film Festival hosted in Luxembourg. This is the 15th year of the festival, which shows mostly independent films to audiences over a couple weeks. Geoff talks about the importance of storytelling and what is happening at the festival this year. find out more at festivalevents.lu…

The EU parliament has approved new legislation aimed at increasing toy safety across the EU, especially focused on harmful chemicals and digital product risks. The regulations include a ban on endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDC's) that are linked to various health issues, such as hormone-related cancers and developmental problems.…

Angela from Konschthal came onto the Breakfast show to preview the new season at the museum. She talks about her favourite piece of art, why two freestyle rappers are going to be giving tours of the museum and the hidden artwork that is a part of a new exhibit opening at the end of September.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

His journey into the world of patents began with a bang – his first patent, a revolutionary method for manufacturing dry cell batteries. Filed on June 28, 1906, and granted on February 5, 1907, it was the spark that lit the fuse of Gernsback's inventive prowess.But Gernsback wasn't satisfied with just redefining batteries. His inventive spirit led …

A research team led by Harvard Medical School researchers have designed a new Artificial Intelligence model that may be able to diagnose and evaluate multiple different cancers. The new model, CHIEF, is up to 36% more effective at detecting cancer, determining a tumour's origin, and predicting patient outcomes than other deep learning models.…

This Saturday, Radio ARA is teaming up with Mudam Luxembourg for a radio art performance. Artists Jasmina Al Qaisi and Sarah Washington will dive into the imaginary soundscapes of wetlands and swamps. On the breakfast show, Jasmina talked about the upcoming performance and her project. Listen to the entire interview here and tune in or come along f…

The Italian city of Florence is building a vineyard on the roof of its new airport terminal. The grapes will be harvested and the wine will be made right there at the airport.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

A study has shown that travelling by plane has now become safer than ever before. There is a one in 13.7 million chance that a passenger anywhere in the world will die onboard an aircraft, say researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

A recent study has found that people who sleep extra hours on weekends are up to 20 percent less likely to develop heart disease compared to those who don't. This is especially the case for people who are sleep deprived.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Sweden has found the most wanted recipe: The Scandinavian country has managed to cut 80% of its net greenhouse gas emissions since 1990 while doubling its economy. For comparison, on average, the EU countries only cut 30% of the greenhouse gases at the same time. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: Ragnar Jensen via…

In the tumultuous year of 1929, our protagonist faced a twist of fate that even a cosmic oracle wouldn't have seen coming. Picture this: ownership of his first beloved magazines slipping through his fingers like stardust in a solar wind.Now, the cosmic gossip mill is alive with speculation. Was it a genuine misadventure, a dance with bankruptcy's c…

The water industry (providing clean water and treating the water once we've used it) accounts for 5% of all greenhouse gas emissions; about the same as the aviation industry. To counter that, a Bulgarian wastewater treatment plant has started transforming waste into power and products.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Food scientists in Switzerland have figured out how to make chocolate using the entire cooca fruit. As opposed to traditionally only using the cocoa beans and throwing the rest away, this new method uses the entire fruit - pulp, juice and husk, without adding sugar.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

IMPULS - the only addiction counseling center for youth in Luxembourg byARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Erin speaks to Raz and Dan, the organisers of the Romanian stand at the International bazar about the events they have coming up. These include karting, a sports day and a concert. They talk about some traditional Romanian activities like pottery that they are trying to share with people in Luxembourg. And discuss the work of the Bazar Internationa…

Australian workers are now legally protected from if they do not answer their emails or their work phones after office hours. The new 'right to disconnect' law is designed to curb increasing work emails and calls from entering into personal lives.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Researchers have developed an AI-powered system that diagnoses diseases by analyzing the color, shape, and thickness of the tongue to diagnose conditions such as diabetes, COVID-19, and anemia. Initial tests show an impressive accuracy rate of 96.7%. The technology could make medical diagnosis more accessible. Photo: Kitty DuKane via flickr…

An upcoming debut album, the release tour and a slow transition towards always more electronic pop - Franziska and Karma had much to talk about on the midmorning show. Listen to the interview with C'est Karma again.Here are all the songs we talk about during the interview: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3FJF2XDMG8bjHJRSAd8cWZ?si=f63decba5f064e5b…

Erin speaks to Inna Yaremenko, Vice-President of LUkraine about Ukrainian Independence Day on the 24th August and the work of the organisation. Inna talks about how she feels homesick, and the importance of marking a day like Independence Day even if celebrating feels wrong in the current climate. LUkraine are relaunching their fundraiser to help p…

Bordeaux is moving towards a ban on cruise ships in the city centre. The move comes after complaints that the liners are an eyesore and cause environmental damage.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

New York is using the city's drones to deliver a recorded message warning vulnerable New Yorkers of flooding dangers when heavy rain is expected.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Ana Victoria Espino de Santiago has become the first person with Down's Syndrome in the world to earn a law degree in the world. Aged 25, she recently graduated from University in Zacatecas, Mexico.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

AC Milan has once again broken ground. After being the first Italian team to introduce pensions for their women's team, the club has announced it will introduce new maternity leave policies for players and staff.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Youth unemployment has decreased globally, the latest report from the International Labour Organization (ILO) shows. Get all the details on today's "What's right with the world". Photo: ITU Pictures via flickrARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Once upon a time in the quirky world of yesteryear, there lived a man named Hugo Gernsback, or as we like to call him, the grand poobah of sci-fi sass. Born with the slightly less sci-fi-sounding name Hugo Gernsbacher, this Luxembourgish-American dynamo strutted into the scene on August 16, 1884, and the universe of science fiction has never been t…

At nearly every party, personal limits are transgressed and partygoers experience harassment or violence. To end gender-based violence in nightlife, the association 4motion has joined the European project Crisscross. On Local Matters, Carlos and Alex from 4motion tell Franziska how they do this.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

The de-extinction company Colossal will bring back animals that are extinct starting with a woolly mammoth calf born from genetically modified elephant cells.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Erin speaks to Luxshare, a group from India who are performing at the BELONG World Music Festival in Esch-Sur-Alzette. They talk about how they got into music and the differences between music in India. The festival has acts from all over the country.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Authorities in Pakistan's capital of Islamabad have launched a special free bus service for female students and teachers in the capital. The buses provide a safe means of transport that will hopefully allow 8.000 - 10.000 girls to be sent back to school by their parents.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Despite increasing droughts, groundwater levels in Southern Europe are not dropping as drastically as expected; in some areas, they are even rising. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world". Photo: fdrca'n'dave via flickrARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

What also happened at the end of the 19th century was the invention of phanolith, the porcelain prodigy that's like the love child of jasperware (that British Wedgwood ceramics that I'm so obsessed with, y'all!🤩) and pâte-sur-pâte. Picture this: a semi-transparent marvel that embodies the best of both worlds.Jasperware stands as a distinctive type …

Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon rainforest slowed by nearly half compared to a year before. It's the largest reduction since 2016, when officials began using the current method of measurement. President Luiz Lula da Silva has pledged that deforestation must be zero by 2030.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

The European Commission has faced multiple criticism. Eurosceptics and observers have called it undemocratic and questioned its legitimacy. Is the European Commission undemocratic? Tune in to today's episode of PowerPoints where we unravel this question.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

Researchers have developed a new material that can create new cartilage in damaged joints. Until now, this was not possible and as cartilage does not grow in adults, people with trauma or weak cartilage had to accept pain and/or sub-optimal solutions such as a joint reconstruction.ARA City Radio tarafından oluşturuldu

The Ministry of Home Affairs submitted a new draft law reinforcing the current 'Platzverweis' policy. It would give police officers the authority to ban people from the city centre for up to 48 hours. On Local Matters, Franziska discusses why this law is so controversial.Photo: Jwh, CC BY-SA 3.0 LU via Wikimedia Commons…