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Anne Simon from Volleksbühn joined Simon to talk about Opera GO - an operatic scavenger-hunt which takes the audience on a journey through Luxembourg City to playfully discover the diversity of opera through Augmented Reality. This quirky, playful, walkabout experience mixing live performance and Augmented Reality starts off as a joyful celebration of creativity with live music loosely based on Ambroise Thomas’ Le songe d’une nuit d’été and Mozart’s Zauberflöte at De Gudde Wëllen. The first outing is this Friday 1st March 2024 at 3pm, followed by another two journeys of musical exploration on Saturday 2nd at 3pm and 5pm. Further dates: 23rd, 24th March (3pm & 5pm) & 10th, 11th & 12th April (6.30pm). More details and booking information can be found at www.volleksbuehn.lu

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As part of a plan to reduce carbon emissions, Spain will ban domestic flights in case a destination is reachable by train in under two-and-a-half hours.

The Hungarian Parliament has finally ratified Sweden's membership to NATO, allowing for an approval stamp for the Scandinavian country 18 months after it made its first bid to join.

The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Switzerland for racial profiling. A Swiss national of Kenyan origin filed a complaint in Switzerland in 2015. He was stopped and searched by police at the train station in Zurich. The ruling is a huge step forward and sets an example for future court decisions across the EU.

The Pétrusse Casemates were closed to the general public for a while before they reopened at the end of spring '23. Oh the tales they tell! These ancient fortifications have a history that takes us back to the time when the Spanish decided to modernise the medieval fortifications. Because who needs old and boring walls when you can have fancy bastions, right? Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!

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A British funeral care provider is now offering water cremation as it seems to be the more environment-friendly way to be cremated. It's a sing of the times as an increasing number of people are aware of ecological concerns when it comes to their death.

A saliva test has shown promising results in detecting breast cancer. In a test phase, the testing device accurately made the distinction between healthy breast tissue, early breast cancer and advanced breast cancer.

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An international law enforcement operation, led by Britain's National Crime Agency and the FBI have taken down Lockbit, one of the world's most notorious cyber-crime gangs. The ransomware gang is responsible for millions in monetary losses of its victims.

The EU wants to know whether the company behind TikTok, ByteDance, adheres to European law. The inquiry focuses on the app's potentially addictive design & screen time limits, the rabbit hole effect, lack of age verification and default privacy settings.

EU lawmakers have agreed on new rules to combat maritime pollution. Several substances will be banned and ship owners and operators held accountable. Get all the details in the audio on today's "What's Right with the World"

Once upon a time, in the magical land of Luxembourg, there stood the National Museum of Natural History. It was a grand establishment located in the charming city of Luxembourg City, down by the Alzette river, giving it that picturesque touch. You know, the perfect spot for some high-class intellectual shenanigans. Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!

Being able to predict chemo resistance will save valuable time in the fight against cancer and help doctors move on to a therapy that is more likely to treat a patient.

The Italian language has been named the most sexy and romantic language of the world. Spoken Italian has a musical quality to it that contributes to its appeal.

A Beijing-based startup, called Betavolt, has introduced a revolutionary nuclear battery that claims to provide uninterrupted electricity for up to half a century without the need for charging or maintenance.

A 57-year old Dutchman has made it into the World Records book thanks to having outlived anyone else with his donor heart of 40 years.

In the UK, the National Health Fund has tested a tool to improve access to therapy. The result: AI can improve access, particularly for minorities. Get all the details on today's "What's Right with the World". Photo: Alex Green via pexels

A group of folks once walked into a bar and said, "You know what this place needs? A casino!". But hold your horses, this wasn't your run-of-the-mill gambling joint. No, it was the birth of the "Casino de Luxembourg" in 1880, and their grand vision was to create a haven of relaxation and promote good ol' sociability among their members. No mention of poker faces and slot machines here, folks!✋ Find out more at www.bourgmeisterin.com!