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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!

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 the Ramborn orchards this weekend. Find out more here https://www.ramborn.com/actualite/event-participate-in-ramborns-2024-public-harvest-during-the-harvest-weekend/ [This is a sponsored post]

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!

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.

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 episode to find out more! [this is sponsored content]

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 right with the world". Photo: wikicommons

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 Tassigny decided, "Hey, let's get Schuman on board as a political advisor for Alsace-Lorraine." However, Minister of War Andre Diethelm was having none of it, demanding that this "product of Vichy" be shown the door faster than you can say "political controversy." Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!