May 14 - 19Ringing birds, equipping animals with transmitters - scientists do it all the time. I've always wondered: what happens to all this junk when these animals are eaten by preditors? But this is not all the rubbish animals are eating. Join this week's Earth Beat to find out more.
The State We're In
This week: Not in my backyard
A Palestinian villager leads a peaceful protest against Israeli tanks and wins. A Ugandan ex-officer throws eggs at his president to make a point. And a Somali bride lays down her law to both her parents and husband. What is possibly the last Holocaust trial has concluded. A victim tells us if he feels justice has, or even can be, done. Squatting has been make illegal in Holland. Squatters tell us they’re not going down without a fight.
Earth Beat
This week: Wild things
From bees in search of pastures new, to plastic eating albatrosses and a visit to the world’s very first sustainable sea farm. It’s seaweed for all and more.
Bridges With Africa
We're giving the microphone to Diaspora groups in Europe and are linking up with stations in Africa.
This week:
* The cost of piracy off Somalia soars to 12 billion US dollars.
* Dutch football coaches work their magic on African football.
* The music collective Dub Colossus taking the world by storm.
Africa in Progress
Inspiring round-table discussions with guest speakers and in-depth interviews give listeners food for thought.
This week: Tips from a young peace advisor
What exactly does it take to bring about peace in a situation of conflict? There are certain tools that can be used to bring people together. Patrick Zadi Zadi is a young peace advisor who’s worked in many African countries, including his native Ivory Coast and Sudan where he works now.
In this interview, he tells us about the lessons he’s learnt so far. But first, what does a peace advisor do?
South Asia Wired
Inspiring round-table discussions with guest speakers and in-depth interviews give listeners food for thought.
This week: Tips from a young peace advisor
What exactly does it take to bring about peace in a situation of conflict? There are certain tools that can be used to bring people together. Patrick Zadi Zadi is a young peace advisor who’s worked in many African countries, including his native Ivory Coast and Sudan where he works now.
In this interview, he tells us about the lessons he’s learnt so far. But first, what does a peace advisor do?
Commonwealth Story
A selection of winning stories chosen from the large number of entries for the 2010 Commonwealth Short Story Competition.
This week:
The first hello - by Anuradha Kumar from India. The promise of a village telephone
Global Perspective
Who says I can’t… is the motto of this year’s collaboration of international broadcasters, offering stories of defiance and perseverance.
This week:
Lesego Mangwanyane of SAFM radio in Johannesburg explores the role of sangomas, traditional healers in contemporary South African life, and wonders anxiously if she herself is destined to be one.
First airing: Monday 17:30 UTC
Hear the World
Listen to the world’s musical heartbeat on RNW. A brand new world music series hosted by Dheera Sujan.
this week:
Two divas with an imposing presence, whose songs are performed with incredible intensity and expression. Monacheb Ulchieva from Uzbekistan and Xavina Yanatu from Greece.
First airing: Monday 00:00 UTC
RNW Classical
Classical concerts from the Royal Concertgebouw as well as studio recordings of Dutch performers, presented by Hans Haffmans.
Available 24 hours a day via our sister web station RNWclassical.com.
Radio Netherlands English service
Effective to: 30 October 2011
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Target areas: af (Africa) as (Asia)
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