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Luxembourg gets a brand new publication on queer and gender and feminist studies. The first edition of the Cahiers QGF will be published this month. On Local Matters, Sandy Artuso tells what readers can expect and which other activities the research collective LEQGF has done so far.

Every few months, posters calling for people to donate their blood are plastered all over Luxembourg. Yet, blood stock levels still approach dangerously low levels at certain times of the year. Since blood donation is a completely voluntary gesture—unless you consider the free drink and biscuit after your payment—, is it that people are reluctant to donate or does Luxembourg really need an absurd supply of blood for its hospitals? To better understand why Luxembourg seems to suffer from a perpetual shortage of blood donors, and to demystify the practice itself, Vincent Ruck, communications manager at the Luxembourg Red Cross, came to talk on this episode of Whine and Shine with Tracy Heindrichs.

Alix Rassel, a Scottish national, came to Luxembourg over twenty years ago, when she was working in recruitement. Over time, her alcohol addiction became apparent--a health scare pushed her to change her ways. Rassel found the key to her journey to recovery through yoga, which she continues to practice and teach. In this episode of Voices Matter, Alix Rassel told our journalist Tracy Heindrichs about how she overcame her struggles and what keeps her going.

Michel Welter​, Managing Partner at A-Promotions / den Atelier, joined Simon on the Breakfast Show today to talk about some of the great shows and events coming up in the next few months. Johnny Depp, Alice Cooper and Joe Perry (Aerosmith) AKA The Hollywood Vampires provide THE celebrity (rock) event of 2023 on June 21st! After being sold out for months, a few tickets have become available. Set in the picturesque valley of Luxembourg City, Siren’s Call (June 24th) is a celebration of international and local music & culture featuring Phoenix (FR), Japanese Breakfast (US), Billy Nomates (UK), The Haunted Youth (BE) and Sprints (IRE)... That's quite a line up! Röyksopp, Cavetown, Luxexpo Open Air, Royal Blood, and - Simon’s favourite - Kraftwerk were all discussed as well… The full agenda and booking information can be found at www.atelier.lu

Ambre Schulz from Passerell talked with Simon today and gave details of their upcoming conference about gender-based violence. Passerell receives daily migrant women and girls seeking international protection who share their stories. In an association (and less formal setting), it is easier for women to trust Passerell and share about the violence they have suffered. Part of this violence is perpetrated on these women simply because they are women. Titled “The relationship between the Istanbul Convention and the Geneva Convention '', the discussion takes place on Tuesday 20 June 2023 at 5pm at the Drescherhaus- 26a Rue du Château, 1329 Dommeldange. Registration details can be found here: ttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd-l2bEfyHmUDTRJ9jNmpuF5QvYCV3pf6juvBXm2mb5aPxWbQ/viewform

Stefanie Hidebrand of Kapenaker Blooms joined Simon to talk about The growing Slowflower movement. The Slowflower movement is always trying to look at the bigger picture, considering the questions: What is the mark I will leave? Who is responsible for my behavior? The Slowflower vision is a seasonal and sustainable flower market without toxins, without flowers having to be flown in, and flowers that are fairly produced! Stefanie has spent 20 years finding the land for her flower field and has now embarked on a slow flower journey. There have been some twists and turns along the way.

You've made it to Luxembourg and then you realise: you don't really remember how to make friends anymore! In this week's episode of No Stupid Question, we're looking at how to meet like-minded people and build your own community in Luxembourg.

Marieke Jarvis from the commune of Kayl joined the Breakfast Show team to give more details about their Skéiteng Kälifornia Summer Events in KälTéiteng. The municipality of KälTéiteng will present an extraordinary series of events centered around skateboarding during the summer. Designed to captivate both the youth and the young at heart, these experiences promise to reignite the excitement and adrenaline of the past while embracing the spirit of today. Things kick-off on Friday, June 16, 2023 at 19:00, with the grand opening of "Skéiteng Kälifornia" - SKATEBOARDING IS NOT AN EXHIBITION where legendary skateboarder and musician Claus Grabke will share his remarkable journey and insights. The exhilaration continues on June 21st as Black Flag, led by yet another legendary skateboarder, Mike Vallely, takes centre stage at the Fête de la Musique in Kayl. More info can be found at www.schungfabrik.lu

Discover the Chinese Women's Club of Luxembourg. President Julia Zhang shares all the club has to offer. Find out more at www.cwcl.lu

Jade Bajai tells us more about the British Ladies Club - what they do, how to join and how they help newcomers integrate into Luxembourg. www.blc.lu

Jessica Quig is a polo player at Luxembourg Roude Leiw Polo Club, where she not only shows her skills and love for the sport but also passes on this passion to the children she teaches polo to.

Many petitions over the years have asked Luxembourg's tax system to be reviewed. One of the biggest motives: the large tax wedge between single and married couples. But why is there a separate system in place between the two categories and how does it work? What kind of reform would have to take place--if at all--to satisfy everyone? That's what we're talking about on this week's episode of Whine and Shine.

At long last, the communal elections are happening on Sunday the 11th of June 2023! But what happens on the day of? What do you need to take along and what do you have to keep in mind when picking your commune's future representatives? That's what we're trying to find out in this week's No Stupid Question. Integration minister Corinne Cahen (DP) is sharing her insight on this.

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Cédric Metz from Mouvement Ecololgique spoke with the Breakfast Team about the NGO’s recent decision to seek out English speaking members… Active since 1968, Mouvement Ecololgique is a politically neutral NGO in the field of the environment and sustainable development in Luxembourg. Their main objectives are to develop future oriented sustainable ideas and to maintain the quality of life for everybody. Mouvement Ecologique is looking to organize an evening in English to talk with all interested English speakers. Contact them at meco@oeko.lu or call 439030-1

People feel less and less safe in the city of Luxembourg and most parties do take security serious. Many want to introduce a local police unit, others aim to improve social services. On Local Matters today, we talk to the different parties about their plans in terms of security. Photo: Brett Sayles via pexels

Security is one of the most controversial issues in the city and gets mediatised - traditionally before the elections. Nevertheless, many people are concerned about security in the city. On Local Matters today, we check out how the parties aim to make the city of Luxembourg a safer place. Photo: Noe Nei via Pixabay

Vanessa Cum from the Fête de la Musique ASBL joined the Breakfast Show team to discuss the series of concerts happening in Luxembourg City and across the country from 16th June. Since 2000 in Luxembourg City, the Fête de la Musique has offered amateur and professional musicians the opportunity to perform during small free concerts in the public space. Each year, the event attracts a large audience of all ages who can discover a vast repertoire of "live" music (classical music, jazz, rock, world music, hip-hop, etc.) by strolling through the streets of the capital. Full details of the events taking place in the city and throughout the country between 16 - 21 June can be found at www.fetedelamusique.lu

How do the parties in the City of Luxembourg aim to increase citizens' participation in local decision-making? For today's Local Matters, we have asked three parties about their plans, the green party déi Greng, the Pirates and Mir d'Vollek. Photo: UN Women via flickr

To finish our round-up on the local parties' proposals on how to improve the mobility in and around Luxembourg-City, our last two guests to speak on Local Matters today come from the Pirates and the CSV.