Podcasts about Armenia

I jumped in on a LinkedIn conversation about wine, soil, volcano's and more. Thought I would contribute to the message string. That is when I engaged Diana on the concept of terroir. But not just any terroir, but volcanic terroir. Then I realized that Diana's expertise in the realm of wine...is the soil! She is a expert in energy and geophysics! Diana Kandiglian is the kind of guest who measures her excitement in bottles, not hours. If you've ever wondered what happens when a scientist who reads rocks for a living falls in love with wine, this episode is for you. You'll learn how Diana's background as a geophysicist shapes her curiosity about soils and terroir, and why she believes the best wines surprise you, just like life itself. Through her stories, you'll uncover why Armenia's volcanic soils produce wines unlike any other, how centuries-old vines navigate climate change, and why boutique winemaking has become the soul of the country's industry. Paul and Diana peel back layers of old world tradition and new world innovation, exploring appellations, indigenous grape varieties, and the risks of chasing global trends at the expense of authenticity. You'll be puzzled—but enlightened—by the paradox of Armenia's old vines and young winemakers, and why Diana advocates for some rules to keep the magic alive. There's a fascinating discussion of soil science, climate, and grape selection: from Texan clays to French boulders, you'll understand how the land whispers its secrets into every glass. You'll hear why the future of wine in both Armenia and unexpected places like Texas and Brazil depends on resilience, sustainable practices, and stories worth telling. If your palate craves complexity and your mind seeks narratives from every region, Diana's "Pour Across America" vision will inspire you to taste wines you've never imagined—and appreciate the intersection of science and soul in every sip. By the time you finish listening, you'll carry away a deeper understanding not only of Armenian wine, but of what it means to seek adventure, surprise, and connection in your glass. Pour Across America Wine Club Website: www.pouracrossamerica.com Grgich Hills Winery Website: www.grgich.com Zulal Wines Website: www.zulalwines.com Van Ardi Website: www.vanardi.com Karas Wines Website: www.karaswines.com Messina Hof Winery Website: www.messinahof.com McPherson Cellars Website: www.mcphersoncellars.com En Vino Wine Shop (Envino) Website: www.invinowine.am Terravox Website: www.terravox.wine #winepodcast, #winetalks, #DianaKandiglian, #PaulKalemkiarian, #Armenianwine, #terroir, #geophysics, #soilscience, #volcanicwine, #winenatural, #sustainablewine, #boutiquewine, #fingerlakeswine, #pouracrossamerica, #winetasting, #climatechangewine, #winelover, #winenewworld, #wineeducation, #wineinnovation

Friends of the Rosary,Today, October 28, we celebrate the feast day of two great apostles: St. Jude Thaddeus and St. Simon the ZealotSt. Jude Thaddeus, brother of St. James the Lesser, preached the Gospel in Judea, Samaria, Idumaea, Syria, Mesopotamia, and Libya. He suffered martyrdom in Armenia, which was then under Persian rule.He is the author of an epistle (letter) to the Churches of the East, in particular the Jewish converts, directed against the heresies of the Simonians, Nicolaites, and Gnostics.St. Jude was the one who asked Jesus at the Last Supper why He would not manifest Himself to the whole world after His resurrection.He is invoked as the patron of desperate, forgotten, and lost situations and causes because his New Testament letter stresses that the faithful should persevere in the environment of harsh, difficult circumstances, just as their forefathers had done before them.Every image of him depicts him wearing a medallion with a profile of Jesus.Saint Jude Thaddeus is not the same person as Judas Iscariot, who betrayed Our Lord and despaired because of his great sin and lack of trust in God's mercy.St. Simon, who had been called a Zealot, is thought to have preached in Egypt and then to have joined St. Jude in Persia. Here, he was supposedly martyred by being cut in half with a saw, a tool he is often depicted with.Today, we also celebrate the Fourth Anniversary of the departure for the glory of heaven of Maria Blanca, co-founder of the Rosary Network, along with Mikel A. Ave Maria!Come, Holy Spirit, come!To Jesus through Mary!Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.Please give us the grace to respond with joy!+ Mikel Amigot w/ María Blanca | RosaryNetwork.com, New YorkEnhance your faith with the new Holy Rosary University app:Apple iOS | New! Android Google Play• October 28, 2025, Today's Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET

Learn how to coordinate your travel plans with friends, exchange recommendations & connect around the world with Pangea. _____________________________ Subscribe to The Maverick Show's Monday Minute Newsletter where I email you 3 short items of value to start each week that you can consume in 60 seconds (all personal recommendations like the latest travel gear I'm using, my favorite destinations, discounts for special events, etc.). Follow The Maverick Show on Instagram ____________________________________ Matt Gray starts off describing what he loves about Cape Town and tells the story of taking the world's highest bungee jump off a bridge there. He then reflects on growing up outside NYC, studying abroad in Vienna, and traveling the world for a decade as part of his corporate job.  Matt tells stories from visiting Reunion Island, Madagascar, Lapland, Greenland, Antarctica, Armenia and Uzbekistan.  He then talks about organizing a group safari to Botswana, building community in the digital nomad lifestyle, and his plans for co-hosting Nomad Week 2026 in Cape Town.  Next, Matt talks about founding the Pangea App which enables you to coordinate your travel plans with friends, exchange recommendations & connect around the world.  He opens up about his own transition into full-time entrepreneurship, his journey building and scaling Pangea, his recent acquisition of the Overlap app, and is 5-year vision for Pangea.  Finally, Matt explains how he designs his digital nomad lifestyle, why he wants to travel to every country in the world, and what impact all this travel has had on him as a person.  FULL SHOW NOTES INCLUDING DIRECT LINKS TO EVERYTHING DISCUSSED ARE AVAILABLE HERE. ____________________________________ See my Top 10 Apps For Digital Nomads See my Top 10 Books For Digital Nomads See my 7 Keys For Building A Remote Business (Even in a space that's not traditionally virtual) Watch my Video Training on Stylish Minimalist Packing so you can join #TeamCarryOn  See the Travel Gear I Use and Recommend See How I Produce The Maverick Show Podcast (The equipment, services & vendors I use) ____________________________________ ENJOYING THE SHOW? Please Leave a Rating and Review. It really helps the show and I read each one personally.  You Can Buy Me a Coffee. Espressos help me produce significantly better podcast episodes! :)

Max and Maria spoke with Clayton Seigle about how new sanctions from the Trump administration could potentially impact Russian energy revenues. Additionally, they discussed the effects of Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian refineries. This conversation was recorded on October 23, 2025.

Election Day is almost here, and in most of California, there's just one measure on the ballot: Proposition 50. Backed by Governor Gavin Newsom, Prop 50 aims to create more Democratic-leaning districts. It's a move to counter Texas's redistricting plans favoring Republicans. And  some heavy hitters are lining up on both sides, including former President Barack Obama, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger. KQED Politics and Government Correspondent Guy Marzorati joins us to talk about some of the finer points of the ballot measure. Plus we meet vocalist and musician Khatchadour Khatchadourian. He plays an ancient double reed woodwind carved from apricot wood called the duduk that has cultural ties to Armenia. Khatchadourian is one of the few in the Bay Area who plays the instrument, and his followers call him the “Duduk Whisperer.” Our producer Elize Manoukian brings us this profile of Khatchadourian, who uses the duduk to push the boundaries of traditional Armenian music, and along the way, is helping to preserve cultural identity through sound. And we head to Altadena where the the first handful of new homes are under construction in parts of fire ravaged city. Most people won't be moving back in for several months. But some neighborhoods that were completely wiped out in the Eaton Fire are already being resettled by property owners living in trailers and RV's. As reporter Steven Cuevas discovered, these residents could be key to restoring the spirit and resilience that's defined Altadena for decades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of October 24: Gyumri's controversial mayor, Vardan Ghukasyan, is detained on corruption charges; Armenian and Azerbaijani civil society representatives meet in Yerevan; Baku lifts its ban on cargo transit to Armenia through Azerbaijani territory; the government announced that mandatory military service will be reduced from two years to 1.5 starting in January 2026 and more.

Kazahstanul și Uzbekistanul se străduiesc să își reducă dependența digitală față de Rusia și să își îndrepte atenția economică puțin mai mult către Occident. Cele două țări avansează cu un plan de a instala un cablu de fibră optică sub Marea Caspică pentru a stabili o conexiune cu Azerbaidjanul, relatează eurasianet.org.  În prezent, practic tot traficul de internet al Kazahstanului și Uzbekistanului trece prin sisteme controlate de Rusia. Conexiunile de internet ale Uzbekistanului către lumea exterioară trebuie chiar să treacă prin Kazahstan înainte de a ajunge în Rusia, unde Kremlinul și-a înăsprit semnificativ controlul asupra traficului de internet de la lansarea atacului neprovocat asupra Ucrainei în 2022. Kazahstanul are deja două conexiuni de fibră optică cu rețele chinezești, dar autoritățile kazahe ezită, se pare, să se extindă în această direcție, având în vedere reputația binecunoscută a Chinei pentru monitorizarea și controlul fluxului de informații digitale. Uzbekistanul a angajat o firmă saudită, DataVolt, pentru a ajuta la construirea unei conexiuni de fibră optică. Proiectul de cablu este considerat vital pentru programul de modernizare economică a țării. DataVolt spune că vrea să stabilească parteneriate cu giganți tehnologici americani, precum Oracle și Amazon, pentru a extinde economia digitală a Uzbekistanului. Autoritățile din Uzbekistan au declarat că țara se va conecta la linia submarină de fibră optică în curs de construcție, care va lega Kazahstanul de Azerbaidjan. Cele trei țări colaborează, de asemenea, la un plan ambițios de a amplasa o linie de transport al energiei electrice sub Marea Caspică. Descoperire arheologică importantă în Armenia: un idol de piatră cu față umană datând din epoca regatului Urartu În octombrie 2025, arheologii armeni au făcut o descoperire importantă. Pe Dealul Sfântul David, de sub ruinele fortăreței antice Argishtikhinili, a fost dezgropată o statuetă de piatră care înfățișează o față umană. Statueta este în stare de conservare excepțională chiar dacă se estimează că este veche de 2.500 de ani. Se consideră că provine din perioada Regatului Urartu, scrie lurer.com. Urartu este un regat din epoca fierului, iar urartrenii sunt considerați unii din strămoșii armenilor. Experții cred că statueta ar putea scoate la lumină unele obiceiuri și credințe religioase ale locuitorilor din Urartu, despre care se știu puține lucruri. Idolul este realizat din tuf vulcanic și are o înălțime de aproximativ 50 de centimetri. Fața sa este stilizată, cu sprâncene arcuite, ochi apropiați, un nas lung și buze subțiri. În ciuda aspectului său convențional, trăsăturile faciale sunt foarte expresive, sugerând că obiectul avea o semnificație ritualică sau cultică.Arheologii au descoperit, de asemenea, o cutie de piatră lângă idol, probabil folosită pentru a depozita obiecte rituale sau materiale organice pentru ceremonii.Cercetătorii intenționează să efectueze o analiză chimică a cutiei și a oricărui reziduu pe care îl conține. Scopul este de a identifica urme de substanțe organice, cum ar fi vin, ulei sau extracte de plante, care ar fi putut fi folosite în timpul ceremoniilor. Aceste date vor ajuta să înțelegem mai bine cărei zeități sau cărui cult i-ar fi putut aparține figurina și cum era folosită în practicile religioase.Locuitorii din Urartu se închinau mai multor zei, inclusiv zeului suprem Khaldi, zeului furtunii Teisheba și zeului soarelui Shivini. Unele dintre aceste culte se asemănau cu mitologiile regiunilor învecinate, cum ar fi Mesopotamia și Anatolia. Identificarea idolului descoperit ar putea oferi informații valoroase despre modul în care urartienii înțelegeau lumea spirituală, ritualurile pe care le îndeplineau și interacțiunile dintre tradițiile religioase ale diferitelor culturi din regiune.Arheologii subliniază că această descoperire este unică nu numai prin starea sa excelentă de conservare, ci și prin potențialul de a scoate la lumină unele aspecte încă necunoscute ale vieții spirituale a strămoșilor armenilor. 

Înfrângere pentru FCSB și remiză pentru Universitatea Craiova în meciurile pe care echipele românești le-au disputat ieri seară în cupele europene. FCSB a pierdut la limită duelul din Europa League cu Bologna, scor 1-2, de pe Arena Națională, în timp ce Universitatea a luat primul punct în Conference League după ce a terminat la egalitate, 1-1, cu FC Noah din Armenia. Tudor Furdui face analiza celor două meciuri

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of October 24: Gyumri's controversial mayor, Vardan Ghukasyan, is detained on corruption charges; Armenian and Azerbaijani civil society representatives meet in Yerevan; Baku lifts its ban on cargo transit to Armenia through Azerbaijani territory; the government announced that mandatory military service will be reduced from two years to 1.5 starting in January 2026 and more. The post Gyumri Mayor Detained on Corruption Charges appeared first on EVN Report.

Listen, we all love the Eurovision Classics: Waterloo, Love Shine A Light, etc. But sometimes these songs get a little overexposed, and that's when they need a few years to cool off in the Eurovision Vault. We take a look at a few songs that could use a rest as interval acts or medley choices, and offer up some replacements that might sound a little fresher to the ears of the discerning ESC fan. Jeremy's making a good living on the wages of love, Dimitry reveals his all-time Eurovision crush, and Oscar's shouting Hallelujah. Watch our vault selections on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd2EbKTi9fyWjWuRIDXj_NAbhr1Yqj-tsThis week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3XMmDhfDhsVMsyjke7tRGL The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

Niedawno informowaliśmy o podpisaniu deklaracji waszyngtońskiej na linii Armenia-Azerbejdżan. Co się teraz dzieje w regionie? Jak blisko jesteśmy trwałego uregulowania konfliktu między tymi krajami? Co na to Turcja? Jak dziś wyglądają relacje Turcja-Armenia? Jak Rosja zapatruje się na zmianę orientacji geopolitycznej Armenii? Na te i inne pytania odpowiadają eksperci OSW Karol Wasilewski i Wojciech Górecki. Wspominany film o Kazachstanie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2O_6MDzwbsFilm dokumentalny o Armenii: https://youtu.be/meQ2ZkbQpdI?si=MQpTIlZ2nGUji6C3

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this episode of The Wright Report, Bryan covers a violent attack on ICE officers in Los Angeles, political backlash over Trump's $250 million White House ballroom, new data showing rising grocery and utility costs, and how lobbyists are turning to YouTube and podcasts to reach the President. We then go global with updates on Ukraine, Gaza, and Trump's growing influence in Central Asia.   Democrat Activist Attacks ICE Officers: Federal agents attempted to arrest an illegal alien and Democrat influencer in California, who used his car to ram ICE officers before being shot and hospitalized. Bryan links this to escalating left-wing rhetoric and warns that “Democrats' calls to do whatever it takes to stop Trump are getting people killed.”   Trump's White House Ballroom Sparks Debate: The President began construction on a new East Wing ballroom funded by private donors. While critics like Mazie Hirono and Hillary Clinton call it symbolic of dictatorship, Elizabeth Warren argues it shows Trump is out of touch with struggling Americans. Bryan notes her line could resonate as power bills and grocery costs rise.   Economic Pressures Mount: Electricity prices are up four percent due to AI data centers, while turkey prices have jumped forty percent and beef remains high. Walmart and Aldi are competing to keep Thanksgiving meals under $4 per person. Bryan calls it a test of whether Democrats can exploit pocketbook frustration.   Lobbyists Turn to Podcasts: According to Politico, D.C. lobbyists are now paying to place clients on top conservative podcasts and YouTube shows to get Trump's attention — bypassing Congress entirely. Bryan warns listeners to “trust, but verify” what they hear online.   Global Peace Efforts and the Mineral Wars: Europe is drafting a “Trump Plan for Peace” to end the war in Ukraine, while Vice President JD Vance works to hold Gaza's ceasefire together amid Turkish power plays. Meanwhile, Trump is expanding influence in Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan through trade and mining deals designed to block China's Silk Road ambitions.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: ICE officer attack Los Angeles, Trump White House ballroom East Wing, Elizabeth Warren Trump economy critique, electricity prices AI data centers, Walmart Aldi Thanksgiving deals, Politico podcast lobbying Trump, Ukraine Trump peace plan Europe, Gaza JD Vance ceasefire Turkey, Trump Kazakhstan tungsten mine China Silk Road

Anastas Mikoyan, an Armenian Reformer in Khrushchev's KremlinDr. Pietro Shakarian explains the core arguments and new archival findings behind his book on Anastas Mikoyan. We cover Mikoyan's effort to devolve power inside the USSR during Khrushchev's constitutional reform drive, what a confederal model could have meant, and why it stalled. We discuss Mikoyan's role in Armenia's cultural thaw, including rehabilitations tied to his 1954 Yerevan speech. Shakarian details his research trail across Russian and Armenian archives, 1960s Artsakh petitions, Mikoyan's stance toward the Armenian Church, and how his Armenian identity surfaced during Cold War crises.TopicsResearch journey, archives Moscow and YerevanMikoyan's vision of confederation for the USSRArtsakh's status within Soviet constraintsDe-Stalinization and Armenia's cultural thawMikoyan's stance toward the Armenian ChurchGuestPietro ShakarianHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianKey Questions DiscussedHow far did Khrushchev's reforms move the USSR toward a confederation, and why did it fail in practiceWhat “radical devolution of powers” would mean for union and republic relationsWhich Armenian writers and officials were affected by post-Stalin rehabilitationsWhat new evidence from Moscow and Yerevan archives changes prior scholarshipHow Mikoyan's Armenian identity and stance toward the Church shaped decisions and relationshipsReferenced Articles and SourcesAnastas Mikoyan, an Armenian Reformer in Khrushchev's Kremlin – AmazonPrior Groong episode with Pietro Shakarian (Episode 28)Episode 480 | Recorded: October 18, 2025https://podcasts.groong.org/480Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

It's another packed episode as Kieran and Gary open with a scathing assessment of Ireland's lacklustre showing against Armenia. Did Bohemians act too soon handing Alan Reynolds and his staff new two-year deals before securing European football? And does anyone actually want those final European spots? The relegation scrap is heating up with Galway, Sligo, and Waterford all level on points, while the First Division play-offs are overshadowed by Mick McDermott's bizarre exit from Cobh. All that and plenty more in this week's episode — proudly brought to you by our sponsor, QuinnAv.ie.

Max and Maria spoke with Leah Kieff and Vlad Lupan about the outcomes of the recent Moldovan parliamentary elections at the end of September, and why they're significant for both Moldova, and the broader region. This conversation was recorded on October 14, 2025.

Tim Jemal, president of Global ARM, discusses the recently introduced PEACE Act — a U.S. congressional bill that he says “puts a target on Aliyev's back,” sanctioning Azerbaijan's leadership, military capacity, and financial institutions tied to its oil and gas sector in the event of renewed aggression against Armenia. Jemal also outlines Global ARM's strategic approach to political advocacy, one designed to counter Azerbaijan's powerful lobbying machine and strengthen coordinated, global pro-Armenia and pro-Artsakh efforts.

The European Broadcasting Union has postponed its plan to hold a membership vote to decide if Israel's broadcaster KAN will be allowed to compete in next year's Eurovision. While it remains unclear if the vote will still happen, it doesn't fully resolve how the EBU got to this point in the first place. We'll take a closer look at other times the EBU's non-political stance has been tested and see what lessons can be applied going forward. Responsive Summary Yugoslavia (3:20) Administrative Changes to the Contest (13:40) Armenia and Azerbaijan (16:42) Georgia (26:58) Final Thoughts (32:14) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here (https://www.eurowhat.com/subscribe). Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email (mailto:eurowhatpodcast@gmail.com) or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/eurowhat.bsky.social). Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you would like to help financially support the show, we are hosting the EuroWhat AV Club over on Patreon! We have a slew of bonus episodes with deep dives on Eurovision-adjacent topics.

Groong Week in Review - October 19, 2025TopicsUkraine War, Trump - Putin Upcoming SummitIsrael-Gaza “Cease Fire”Armenian Government Repressions AccelerateGuestAmb. Dziunik AghajanianHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 479 | Recorded: October 20, 2025https://podcasts.groong.org/479Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

In this powerful episode of "The Inside Story," Billy Hallowell sits down with Dr. Paul Murray and Samuel Smith of The Christian Post to uncover the ongoing plight of Armenia's displaced Christians. More than 120,000 people were driven from Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023, and their ancient churches, monasteries, and homes now face erasure under Azerbaijani control. Dr. Murray and Smith recount their eye-opening visit last month with refugees and survivors — revealing stories of loss, resilience, and hope. They also call on believers around the world to pray, speak out, and help preserve one of Christianity's oldest homelands.

W najnowszym odcinku analizujemy dynamiczną i coraz bardziej napiętą sytuację polityczną na Kaukazie Południowym. Region ten staje się areną zderzenia interesów Rosji, Turcji, Zachodu oraz lokalnych aktorów takich jak Gruzja, Armenia i Azerbejdżan. Gościem programu jest dr Konrad Zasztowt z Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, który wnikliwie omawia najważniejsze wydarzenia i trendy geopolityczne w regionie. W rozmowie poruszamy m.in. kontrowersje wokół wyborów w Gruzji, przyszłość prozachodniej opozycji, strategiczne odejście Armenii od Rosji, współpracę Azerbejdżanu z Moskwą oraz rosnącą rolę Turcji jako regionalnego lidera i rozgrywającego.

Two Poles pushing human limits: one running marathons in nearly every country on Earth, the other summiting the world's highest peaks; both pushing human endurance for personal strength. What drives a person to test the limits of body and spirit? Wojtek Machnik and Magdalena Skawińska,both Polish-born adventurers have redefined what it means to explore the world and the inner frontiers of discipline and resilience. Wojtek Machnik: Running the World, One Country at a Time Wojtek Machnik is a man in motion: he's visited 193 countries and ran 238 marathons in 181 of them. After 12 years in corporate banking and insurance, he left it all behind in 2016 to create a company combining travel and running, aligned with his own life's mission. Wojtek founded a travel agency for marathon enthusiasts, became a dive instructor, and then, in 2018, launched his life's defining challenge: the 249 Challenge, to complete a marathon in every country and territory on Earth. From December 2018 to December 2019, he ran 66 marathons in 66 countries, setting a world record for the most marathons completed in different countries within one year. When COVID-19 halted global races, Wojtek's creativity continued despite confinement due to quarantine: he famously ran a marathon in flip-flops around his bed, completing 5,626 loops of a 7.5m circuit. This viral act of defiance inspired runners worldwide. Later that year, Wotjek broke another world record for the shortest marathon loop — just 5 metres, requiring 8,440 laps and 13 hours of sheer determination. By 2020, Wojtek had become the first Pole in history and only the 16th person in the world to complete marathons in 100 countries. His goals remain as ambitious as ever: “I plan to reach 300 marathons in 200 countries by my 50th birthday, on June 20, 2027.” Beyond his personal achievements, Wojtek has also brought marathons to nations that had none, including Syria, Guyana, and Suriname, creating platforms for unity, health, and peace through sport. In 2022, in partnership with the Syrian Olympic Committee and Ministry of Tourism, he helped launch the Damascus International Marathon, the first major international sports event in Syria since the war. The following year, runners from 30 countries participated. Next stops: Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, and Somalia as part of his planned Horn of Africa Marathon Challenge (2026). “Running connects people beyond politics, borders, and beliefs,” Wojtek says. “It's the simplest way to explore, and to understand, our shared world.” Magdalena and her Mountains If Wojtek runs across the world, Magdalena Skawińska climbs it. Magdalena Skawińska's father was deeply attached to the mountains and from as early as was possible, Magdalena and her mother joined him on these expeditions in Poland, getting up at 2am to hit the mountain tracks before any trails got ‘busy' or, more notably, bad weather set in. As a young child Magdalena didn't always realise the power of this time together, bonding as a family, nor the power of extremely tough self discipline which was instilled. Since then, Magdalena who, by the way has a demanding day-time job as a lawyer in Luxembourg, has summited several of the worlds highest peak: Mont Blanc (4,808 m) Kilimanjaro (5,895 m) Elbrus (5,642 m) Aconcagua (6,962 m) Kazbek (5,047 m) Mera Peak (6,476 m) – her first Himalayan 6,000er Lenin Peak (7,134 m) – her first 7,000m summit, conquered in 2024 For Magdalena, mountaineering is more than sport — it's a spiritual and philosophical act of empowerment. She has travelled to Yemen, Syria, and Armenia, combining her expeditions with photography and cultural immersion, using her lens to capture both landscapes and the human stories within them. “Climbing and travelling to unconventional destinations is about reclaiming your own individuality and quiet courage,” she explains. “It's about defying expectations, especially as a woman, and believing deeply in your own strength, perseverance, and dreams.” Her story embodies balance between ambition and courage plus reflection and wonder.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of October 17: Tensions deepen between the Armenian government and the Church; PM Pashinyan announces next stage of border demarcation to take place along section of planned TRIPP route; U.S. lawmakers introduce the PEACE Act to sanction Azerbaijan's leadership and state oil company SOCAR for aggression against Armenia and more.

Dive into an episode of the Wisenuts Podcast like no other, recorded live in Armenia! Guest Talar Lori Hancherian, an Armenian-born Muslim convert, shares her controversial journey from Christian roots in Gumri to embracing Islam after a life-changing spiritual crisis. This open dialog turns confrontational as faith, culture, and identity collide head-on, with raw exchanges on depression, historical traumas like the Armenian Genocide, and the role of religion in modern life. Whether you agree with Talar's path or side with the hosts' skepticism, this episode challenges assumptions and sparks real conversation!Don't forget to Like & Subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you never miss an episode! Follow us on all Social Media: YouTube: www.youtube.com/@WiseNutsInstagram: instagram.com/wisenuts_podcastWisenuts Merchandise: https://wisenutspodcast.com/General Sponsors:Law Offices of Arman Grigorian, APLC

From organizing the first energy conference in 1992, which concluded that the Medzamor Nuclear Power Plant should be restarted for the country's survival, to developing AI algorithms combating disinformation campaigns against Armenia, ARPA Institute has long been at the intersection of research, innovation and national strategies for the future. Dr. Hagop Panossian, founder and president of the institute, speaks about the solutions-based approach that has defined ARPA's work for more than three decades.

OTS & CIS summits, Trump-Aliyev Tensions, Armenia Opposition for 2026Groong Week in Review - October 12, 2025TopicsAliyev pushes “Zangezur Corridor” at OTSPashinyan pitches “Trump Route” at CISPutin–Aliyev meeting eases tensionsArmenia's opposition gears up for 2026GuestHrant MikaelianHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 478 | Recorded: October 14, 2025https://podcasts.groong.org/478Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

India's Big Game in Turkey Waters | Greece - Cyprus - Armenia |  Geopolitics | Sanjay Dixit

Ireland managed to just about cling on to World Cup qualifying hopes, with a win over 10 men Armenia in a deathly quiet Aviva stadium.Ireland also came very close to getting a draw away to Portugal, but it wasn't to be after some questionable refereeing decisions from a ref that seemed to be ecstatic to be on the same pitch as Cristiano Ronaldo.We cast an eye over some other results in the World Cup qualifiers featuring great performances from Haaland and some not so great performances from Isak and Gyokeres.Last week, we tried to see if there was a correlation between going 007 in the Premier League and being a great player. This time we're seeing which all time greats did or did not go World Cup 007.Support the showWant to support us and also get some sweet bonus exclusive pods? Head to patreon.com/nononsensepod where you can get access to:* Weekly Bonus Episodes! Midweek games, European games, it's all there folks!* A 20+ episode mini-pod called After The Nonsense where we chat everything except football* A full archive of all our bonus content in one handy to find spot!____Retro Kits!Want a retro kit to show off your ball knowledge. Use this link and support the show!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to youhttps://www.classicfootballshirts.co.uk/?ref=nwuyn2q&cid=

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from last night's Republic of Ireland 1-0 win over Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin.Heimir Hallgrimsson happy with the three points, and glosses over the performance.Richie Towell questions who can step up in the absence of Jayson Molumby and Ryan Manning.Stuey Byrne on a shaky night for the Boys in Green.England book their World Cup spot.The Bafana Bafana are back.And Trump warns US cities ahead of next summer's tournament.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea & Matthew Brennan run you through all of the latest sports news, reflecting on last night's clash between The Republic of Ireland & Armenia!Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and Keith Treacy for Wednesday's Newsround, as there are two Irish squad namings to talk about, plus the fallout continues after Ireland's victory over Armenia last night still struggles to inspire confidence.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC | #GetBackInAction

Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon reflect on Ireland's hard-fought win over 10-man Armenia and look forward to the final two games of the group. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Notes Can Ireland REALLY Make a Comeback in World Cup Qualifiers? Check out our other social media here: Don't forget to check out our other socials here: https://linktree.com/IFFTV A scrappy, nervy but vital 1-0 win for Ireland over ten-man Armenia at the Aviva keeps our World Cup qualification hope alive. Evan Ferguson with the match-winner. In this Final Word, we break down: Tactical setup & alarming first-half passivity The turning point: Barseghyan's red card Ferguson's strike & where that leaves Group F Squad issues, managerial questions & what Ireland must do next Subscribe for more Irish football analysis and reaction. ⚽ Let me know your thoughts in the comments — were we lucky, or does this change momentum? Find out more at https://ifftv-podcast.pinecast.co

Human rights advocate and founder of Democracy Today, one of Armenia's longest-standing human rights NGOs, Gulnara Shahinian reflects on her decades-long fight against modern slavery, human trafficking, and gender-based violence. From leading international missions to empowering women in Armenia's border communities, she shares how conviction, courage and compassion have guided her life's work.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as they take on Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin tonight.Heimir Hallgrimsson wants intensity, but intensity within a structure.Nathan Collins hates losing, and wants the run to stop.Dion Fanning on the lack of a sports psychologist.Northern Ireland suffer a World Cup blow.Pico Lopes is on his way to the World Cup.And Megan Campbell calls time on an historic career.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

This episode is part of the Rights-Based Climate Adaptation in Armenia and Georgia initiative, designed to support public sector professionals to advance their contextual understanding of human rights and gender equality dimensions of the climate change-related challenges and associated adaptation initiatives taking place in their countries.

In this episode, our guest is Arpine Matevosyan, a passionate human rights advocate whose work sits at the intersection of law, technology, and social justice. She holds a Master's in Human Rights and Social Justice from the American University of Armenia, and brings a thoughtful, cross-disciplinary approach to the field.

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea & Matthew Brennan run through some busy morning papers, including Cork City's relegation, Northern Ireland's narrow loss to Germany & more.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Cameron Hill and Michael McCarthy join Eoin Sheehan to discuss today's news before the Republic of Ireland face off against Armenia in a do or die World Cup Qualifier in the Aviva Stadium The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #getbackinaction

With Ireland facing a World Cup qualifier against Armenia tonight, Roy Keane was prepping for another important episode of Radio Roy. Except, Radio Roy has been cancelled! Hit play to hear the full episode.

Episode Notes Portugal Stuns Ireland with 1-0 Victory in Lisbon Thriller Check out our other social media here: Don't forget to check out our other socials here: https://linktree.com/IFFTV A brave Republic of Ireland performance ends in late heartbreak against Portugal in Lisbon. Kelleher saved a Ronaldo penalty, Seamus Coleman rolled back the years on his 37th birthday, and Jake O'Brien shone — but Ruben Neves' late header sealed a 1-0 defeat. Paul Nealon is joined by musician Theo Fitzgibbon in studio to break down the lineup, tactics, key moments, and what this means ahead of the crucial Armenia clash.

Episode Notes Ireland's WORLD CUP FATE Hangs in the Balance Against Armenia In this episode of Irish Football Fan TV, we break down the all-important World Cup qualifier: Republic of Ireland vs Armenia. Can Ireland bounce back from heartbreak in Portugal and reclaim pride against a side that already stunned us on their home turf? We'll look at tactics, team news, likely XI, key battles and give our score prediction.

Tonight, at 7:45pm Ireland face Armenia in the World Cup Qualifier. Jerry spoke to Jimmy Adams, an Ireland supporter.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland squad as they take on Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in Dublin.Heimir Hallgrimsson can take a bad performance as long as there is three points at the end of it.Nathan Collins on a different type of challenge they faced against Portugal.David Meyler on the development of Irish footballers.Scotland on the precipice of qualification.Pico Lopes has history at his feet.And a huge night in store for Michael O'Neill and Northern Ireland.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister

Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon reflect on a heartbreaking defeat in Lisbon and the crunch visit of Armenia on Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of October 10: Former President Robert Kocharyan gives lengthy press conference, announces his alliance will run in next year's parliamentary elections; Yerevan's Zvartnots International Airport announces $500 million expansion plan; two relatives of missing soldiers charged following scuffles with police during last week's protest and more.

Pope Leo XIV issued the first major document of his pontificate even as he announced his first major papal trip…to Lebanon and Turkey. This week on Register Radio we are joined by EWTN Senior Vatican Editor Frank Rocca. And then, the country of Armenia is the oldest Christian country in the world. What are the challenges it faces today? Is Armenia at a crossroads? We talk with Register European Correspondent Solene Tadie

-- On the Show: -- Mike Nellis, Democratic strategist and social impact entrepreneur, joins David for a Substack Live to discuss what went wrong with Kamala Harris's 2024 campaign -- Donald Trump's government shutdown leaves airports unmanned, flights delayed, and the FAA in crisis as air travel collapses under dangerous conditions -- Kevin Hassett admits soybean exports to China stop, silos overflow, and Trump's trade war sparks panic inside his economic team -- Trump shocks reporters by floating clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell, bragging about ending wars, and musing about using the Insurrection Act -- Karoline Leavitt clashes with reporters as she defends Trump with false claims, wild health care math, and attacks on Antifa funding -- Emmanuel Macron, Ilham Aliyev, and Edi Rama laugh after Trump confuses Albania, Armenia, and Azerbaijan, humiliating the U.S. on the world stage -- Trump concedes the shutdown is about killing Obamacare while ranting about Portland and insulting a judge he himself appointed -- Trump melts down over Bad Bunny, the NFL, water in Los Angeles, and the Insurrection Act during a chaotic Newsmax exchange -- On the Bonus Show: A judge who ruled against Trump has her house burn down, AOC tells supporters to “laugh at” Stephen Miller's “insecure masculinity,” Trump announces a White House UFC event on his birthday, and much more…

Max sat down with Tina Dolbaia and Vasabjit Banerjee to talk about their new CSIS paper, "Guns and Oil: Continuity and Change in Russia-India Relations." They delve into the history of the Russia-India relationship, how it's been impacted by the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and what to watch for going forward. "Guns and Oil: Continuity and Change in Russia-India Relations," by Tina Dolbaia, Vasabjit Banerjee, and Amanda Southfield (August 2025, CSIS)

David Silver and Raghu Markus explore the life and teachings of George Gurdjieff, the Russian-born mystic and philosopher of consciousness.This time on Mindrolling, Raghu and David have a discussion about:How a teenage David Silver was first introduced to Gurdjieff's teachingsGurdjieff's influence on the 1960s counterculture and the evolution of consciousness movementsThe call to “do only what is new and fresh” and live in search of the miraculousDoing the work literally and figuratively; supporting oneself and moving towards clear mentation Gurdjieff's view of humans as incomplete sleepwalkers, mechanically reacting to lifeGradual awakening through self-observation, inner struggle, and conscious effort Shedding false pretenses to discover a unified, authentic selfHow Gurdjieff's philosophy inspired Ram Dass's spiritual visionThe Seekers of Truth and The Sarmoung Brotherhood The transformative and ongoing practice of self-remembering Pre-order your copy of There Is No Other: The Way to Harmony and Wholeness a profound collection of newly gathered writings from Ram Dass and edited by Parvati Markus. Ram Dass shows us how a house divided against itself—whether that “house” is our individual self or the society in which we live—can come together in wholeness. Learn more: There Is No Other Way Pre-OrderAbout George Ivanovich GurdjieffGurdjieff, who was born in the late 1800's, was a philosopher, mystic, spiritual teacher, composer, and movements teacher. Born in the Russian Empire, he briefly became a citizen of the First Republic of Armenia after its formation in 1918, but fled the impending Red Army invasion of Armenia in 1920, which rendered him stateless. Gurdjieff taught that people are not conscious of themselves and thus live their lives in a state of hypnotic "waking sleep", but that it is possible to awaken to a higher state of consciousness and serve our purpose as human beings. Learn more about Gurdjieff HERE and pick up some of Gurdjieff's most famous work, Meetings with Remarkable Men.About David Silver:David Silver is the former co-host of the Mindrolling podcast. He is a filmmaker and director, most recently coming out with Brilliant Disguise. Brilliant Disguise tells the unique story of a group of inspired Western spiritual seekers from the 60s, who in meeting the great American teacher, Ram Dass, followed him to India to meet his Guru, Neem Karoli Baba, familiarly known as Maharaj-ji. Two days before he left his body, Maharaj-ji instructed K.C. Tewari to take care of the Westerners, which he did resolutely until the day he died in 1997. Silver's #1 charting MGM/UA/Warners film, “The Compleat Beatles” is the critically acclaimed biopic movie about history's most famous band. The term ‘rockumentary' was first applied to this two-hour movie. Rolling Stone recently described the film as a “masterwork.” Silver's Warner Brothers' feature film, “No Nukes” also started the whole trend of music/activism feature documentaries.“His father basically said to him, you must not do anything old, you must always try and do something new and fresh, you must already be honest, you must always support yourself, These were all important in Gurdjieff's life. You must be in search of the miraculous, because what else is there?” —David SilverSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.