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Summer is here and that means lots of gigs!

Language shapes how we connect, how we work, and how we live. But what happens when your language is seen as less valuable? That’s the question Franziska and Flor are tackling through an ambitious EU-funded initiative called ReDes_Ling, a global project focused on reducing language inequality. Franziska, a familiar voice to listeners of Radio ARA, is leading Luxembourg’s contribution to the projec...

Moving across the world isn’t just a change of scenery, it’s a whole new way of working. Radhey Sham Punyani, a tax and accounting manager at PwC Luxembourg, joined this episode of the PwC People Pulse to share how his career took him from the skyscrapers of Chicago to the winding streets of Europe’s financial heart. Radhey didn’t always know tax would be his calling. In fact, it was a university...

A ray of hope has emerged in the decades‑long fight against HIV.

India has reduced its extreme poverty rate from 27.1% in 2011–12 to just 5.3% in 2022–23

Alex from the Zenter fir d’Lëtzebuerger Sprooch (ZLS) (Centre for the Luxembourgish Language) came on the Breakfast Show to talk about his exhibit D'Lëtzebuerger Sprooch(en). The exhibition has been on tour and is currently at the Luxembourg City museum. D'Lëtzebuerger Sprooch(en) translates to The Luxembourgish Language(s), this exhibit encompasses the multilingual society of Luxembourg whilst te...

Level op your driving skills on ACL's karting track in Mondercange. Open from March to October, rain or shine. Even if you've never driven before, you'll get proper attire and a proper briefing. If you are looking for a fun, competitive experience with a bit of an adrenaline thrill, this is it!

Japanese scientists have developed a revolutionary plastic that fully dissolves in seawater — in just a few hours

There's a lot of metal on offer this week but also a free show at Rotondes and some Belgian pop!

The Ohio House of Representatives has unanimously passed House Bill 29, mandating that all correctional facilities in the state provide free feminine hygiene products to inmates

Learn more about some of your favourite and forgotten songs with Francesca. 00:00 Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel 01:31 Heroes by David Bowie 03:08 Elenor Rigby by The Beatles 04:30 Another Brick in the Wall pt. 2 by Pink Floyd 05:52 Ramble On by Led Zeppelin

High Fever, the Paranoia Project opens at the Théâtre National du Luxembourg on Wednesday 4th June. Directed by Max Blom and starring Christiani Wetter and live musician Jorge de Moura, the production is an exploration of paranoia through the works and minds of poets, writers, singers and others. Christiani, when talking about immersing herself in the role admits that she did become more paranoid...

Nicole joined the Breakfast Show to talk about the upcoming summer programme at de Gudde Wëllen. So, what is coming up? The 'Lotterie Solidaire' is taking place again this month, with the winner being drawn on 6th June. This is in collaboration with a local artist Mia Kinch. The prizes for the lottery are gifted from lots of local artists and entrepreneurs. They try to raise visibility for those w...

In Uganda, a simple yet transformative solution is improving lives: replacing dirt floors with affordable, sustainable clay-based alternatives

The UK has officially banned the sale of disposable vapes as of June 1st, 2025

France is taking a significant step to protect public health, especially for its younger citizens. Starting July 1, 2025, smoking will be banned in all outdoor areas frequented by children

This episode of the PwC People Pulse is all about rugby! Rugby fans and PwC employees Marie Wojtusciszyn and Henrik Lars Latino-Madsen joined the show to talk about the upcoming PwC Cup of Nations, rugby at PwC and the charity this is all in aid of: BackToSport. Saturday 7th June at Walferdange Rugby the Cup of Nations is being held. Pop, or People of PwC, is the social groups that are run within...

Dutch scientists and engineers are turning to age-old ice rink techniques to address one of our planet's most pressing challenges: the melting Arctic sea ice

Zoos across the UK are set to roll out major animal welfare reforms aimed at giving their residents a better quality of life

Stayfou a.b.s.l are a collective of creatives and friends that are putting on a pop-up event this weekend in the Luxembourg-Grund area. Magali and Jill came on the Breakfast Show to share their excitement ahead of the opening of the pop-up. The event is running from 23-25th May and is free to attend. They are inspired by the joy of working together, sharing their creative talents to teach people i...

After replacing approximately 700 employees with artificial intelligence systems in 2022, Klarna is now reversing course and rehiring human workers

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.

The ACL Diagnostic Center, located in Bertrange, is the place where your car gets a full health check—without the commercial interests of a typical garage because it is focused purely on expertise, not sales. The purpose is simple: To make sure you can hit the road with confidence, knowing that your car is in top shape. So, take your car to the ACL Diagnostic Center for an expert check-up to keep...

In a ground-breaking medical achievement, surgeons in California have successfully performed the world's first human bladder transplant

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. Photo: NIH Clinical Center via flickr