Tonight, Casino opens the exhibition Black Air featuring multimedia art works, sound art and visual installations by several artists. US-based sound artist Jeff Kolar is going to host a performance and a workshop dedicated to radio art, in the framework of the exhibition. Franziska invited him on the microphone for an interview.…

Villads set off 2 months ago for a cycling trip from the most northern part of mainland Europe to the most southern. He is currently roughly 5,000km in and stopping here in Luxembourg. Listen to this episode to find out more about life on the road and the experience of such a journey!You can keep up to date with Villads on instagram @_vibp…

Sue from the Book Stand at the International Bazar talks about an upcoming rare book sale event on the 5/6th October in Bofferdange. All proceeds of the sale go towards the charities supported by the International Bazar. Go along and find your next rare gem!על ידי ARA City Radio

Did you know that the number of apple trees in Luxembourg have decreased in the last 80 years? Bill from Ramborn came onto the Breakfast Show and spoke to Erin about the state of cider in Luxembourg and what Ramborn does to harvest the apples that are turned into apple juice and cider. He also highlights the apple picking event that is occurring at…

Petra comes on the Breakfast Show to talk all about Tulips! At a charity event hosted by the Dutch Ambassador people are encouraged to come and buy bulbs or paint flower pots. Tulips have long been part of the Dutch identity, so listen here to find out more!על ידי ARA City Radio

Hynek joins Erin on the Breakfast Show to discuss the CinEast festival that shows off Central and Eastern European Culture through cinema, exhibitions, debates and more!It's the 17th edition of the festival this year and there is a specific country focus on Croatia. find the whole programme at cineast.lu…

Parents in Sweden can now transfer paid parental leave days to people who are not a legal guardian, including grandparents and friends. The law allows parents to transfer up to 45 days of their paid leave to someone who isn't the child's legal guardian. For single parents, up to 90 days can be transferred.…

Picture this: the mid-1950s, a time of exploration and discovery, when a brewing family from Niederkerschen embarked on a quest to expand their empire beyond the realms of hops and barley. And who better to lead the charge than the intrepid geologist Michel Lucius?Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!…

The UK is finishing with coal power after 142 years of exploiting mines and burning coal. The country's last coal power station finished operations yesterday after running since 1967.על ידי ARA City Radio

With episode 2 comes a conversation all about sustainability and how it has become a talking point in recruitment. It's a topic of concern for many job seekers as well as companies creating new jobs around sustainability. Claire and Emmanuel are well suited to talk about this topic and bring up the importance of this emerging sector. Listen to the …

India has expanded its healthcare programme to provide citizens aged 70 and above with annual medical insurance coverage. This initiative is expected to benefit an additional 60 million people. The expanded programme builds on a 2018 healthcare initiative, which already covers over half a billion citizens.Get all the details on today's "What's righ…

Schuman, once a rising star, found himself facing the aftermath of his 1940 vote for Pétain – a decision that stirred up more trouble than a stirred martini. Initially, things weren't all sunshine and rainbows. His 1940 Pétain connection and ministerial duties made him a bit of a political pariah. In September 1944, General Jean de Lattre de Tassig…

Georges joins Erin on the Breakfast Show to talk about the upcoming 41st Birthday celebrations of Kulturfabrik. Why celebrate the 41st birthday? Georges will explain all, including a complicated start to the Kulturfabrik and a look towards the future. Find out more here: https://www.kulturfabrik.lu/על ידי ARA City Radio

Erin and Charlotte venture outside of the studio to see The Pope on his one day visit to Luxembourg! This is the first time a Pope has been to Luxembourg in 40 years.Charlotte interviews people in the street who are excited to see the Pope, whilst Erin is in the room with the speeches, hearing the message of His Holiness Pope Francis and a welcome …

Global leaders have committed to curb the death toll from antibiotic-resistant infections by 10 percent by 2030. This means that every country should implement a national action plan to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).על ידי ARA City Radio

California is about to become the first US state to tackle the fast fashion waste that overwhelms consumers and landfill, by requiring clothing producers to create and fund a recycling system. It shifts the responsibility from consumers to producers.על ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

IMPULS - the only addiction counseling center for youth in Luxembourg byעל ידי ARA City Radio

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.על ידי ARA City Radio

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…