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 provide support to Ukrainian people. On the 24th they are hosting various events in Luxembourg to mark the day, which are open to all, Ukrainian or not. Find more information on https://lukraine.org/
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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.
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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.
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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.
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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.
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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 flickr
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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 the same since. Picture this: a dapper chap with dreams bigger than Jupiter decides to venture across the pond and make the U.S. his playground in 1904. He wasn't just any ordinary expat; he became a citizen, because why not? But that's not the best part. Gernsback was not just your run-of-the-mill Earthling; he was a maestro in the realms of publishing, electronics, and radio – basically the Elon Musk of his time. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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.
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}The de-extinction company Colossal will bring back animals that are extinct starting with a woolly mammoth calf born from genetically modified elephant cells.
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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.
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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.
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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 flickr
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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 of pottery with its roots tracing back to the ingenious craftsmanship of Josiah Wedgwood in the 1770s. Categorized typically as stoneware, this pottery boasts an unglazed matte "biscuit" finish, lending it a unique and refined appearance. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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.
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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.
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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.
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}The popular weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy may help people to stop smoking. The drugs that were originally created to treat diabetes have also been linked to a lower risk of an alcohol use disorder.
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}Alumni was established a year ago with the aim of offering men peer-to-peer mental health support, including regular face-to-face meetups, workshops, referrals and - soon - online services. Alumni is vital for men with the trauma of Russian-inflicted sexual violation to look forward and try to rebuild themselves and their future.
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}In the U.S., workers and union negotiators have reached a historic agreement with Apple. An Apple store in Maryland will be the first unionised store in the country. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World". Photo: bizmac via flickr
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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!
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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".
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}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".
{"OriginalLangauges":1,"ContentItemLangauges":1,"ContentItemTranslations":21}{"language_codes":["en"]}Via Inspiration: Elevating Voices and Culture in Luxembourg by
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