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Around 1824, the Mettlach factory hit the jackpot by creating an impression under the glaze, adding a shield of armor to protect those snazzy decorations. And wait for it – they cracked the colorful code, solving the puzzle of printing in multiple hues. Take that, English trendsetters! Now, while Jean-François was sharpening his printing prowess with an English inspiration injection from his 1823 trip, Nicolas Villeroy was already ahead of the game. By 1815, when Vaudrevange transformed into the German-chic Wallerfangen, Villeroy's crew was rocking the monochrome glaze print. And guess who was the maestro behind the printing press? An Englishman, of course. It's like the Brits were handing out decor diplomas in secret societies. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!

Germany has adopted a new Self-Determination Law that allows individuals to change their gender and name through a simplified process. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World".

On 1 August, we reached earth overshoot day. Accoeisng to greenpeace Luxembourg, the grand Duchy could make a major impact to improve the situation worldwide. To get all the details, listen to this week's Local Matters. Photo: Anaïs Hector/ Greenpeace Luxembourg

In Denmark, 20 schools have introduced later start times to improve student well-being and learning outcomes, following scientific recommendations. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world".

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The number of plastic bags found on beaches in the United Kingdom has dropped by 80% over the past decade due to the introduction of fees for single-use plastic bags. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the world". Photo: Anna Conti via flickr

Starting next school year, Austria introduces sign language as a curriculum in schools. As an alternative to the conventional second foreign language classes, usually Greek or Latin, high school students can now choose to learn sign language. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World". Photo: RDNE Stock project via pexels

Back in the thrilling days of yore, when men in wigs roamed freely, François Boch, the OG metal maestro, decided he was tired of just smelting stuff. So, in 1748, he thought, "Why not spice things up a bit?" and birthed a pottery workshop in Audun-le-Tiche, a town in Lorraine. In an era when European porcelain was mostly a luxury import from the Far East, with prices that only the well-heeled could contemplate without flinching, along comes Boch to shake things up. His dishes weren't just affordable; they were a game-changer, a porcelain rebellion against the high-priced status quo of China and Japan. Boch's creations didn't just break the bank; they broke barriers. Affordable yet of such exquisite quality, his porcelain masterpieces became the talk of the town. Word spread like wildfire, not just through the local regions but all the way to Luxembourg. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!

Last week, the European Parliament re-elected Ursula Von der Leyen as president of the European Commission. For a second 5-year-term, the German conservative politician will hold the one post that is considered the most powerful in Europe. On Powerpoints today, we will see why the commission president is said to have that much power and what Ursula von der Leyen stands for. Photo: European Union 2024 - EP

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. On our breakfast show, Franziska commented on protest and the petition.