Podcasts about Balkans

Throughout the Balkans, partisan and resistance movements as well as the violence needed to keep them in check both escalate. The results are death and repression on a scale the region has not seen in decades. Supporters like you make this podcast happen! Check out www.patreon.com/bulgarianhistorypodcast to see the great perks you can get for supporting us. You can find images for this episode at: www.bghistorypodcast.com/post/263-escalation Check out the book here: a.co/d/0iKfCu6f

Quantum Nurse https://graceasagra.com/ Freedom International Livestream Thursday, Sept 17 2026 @ 12:00 PM EST GUESTS: Drago Bosnic Topic:   Inside China:  Reflections After Two Weeks on the Ground BRICS portal (infobrics.org) Telegram -CerFunhouse   www.GlobalResearch.Ca     Auto-Bio: “As a Senior Editor at the now-defunct Fort Russ News, I wrote daily about military technology, global economy and geopolitics, with a special focus on the Middle East, Balkans, Russia, China, United States, Europe and great power rivalry. In 2020, Fort Russ News was hit by a major cyber-attack, so the website has been liquidated, but my articles (nearly 1,500 of them are still available on the Web Archives). I'm also active on social networks (particularly Telegram and Facebook), where I'm an administrator of various pages and groups dealing with the aforementioned topics. One such page that was recently deleted (thanks Zuck!) had over 150,000 followers, but we've since moved to Telegram, so we're slowly working toward rebuilding that following. Many other media have republished my work, the most prominent of which are Global Research, South Front, Veterans Today's Foreign Policy, as well as respected Serbian publications such as Politika. For the last two and a half years, I've been a daily contributor to the BRICS Information Portal.”   TIP/DONATE LINK for Grace Asagra @ Quantum Nurse Podcast https://patron.podbean.com/QuantumNurse https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FHUXTQVAVJDPU Venmo - @Grace-Asagra 609-203-5854   Special Hosts:   Warren Monty Quesnell Facebook – Citizen Journalist Hartmut Schumacher www.dragonnous.com NICK PITRUZELLO (Algo Cowboy https://www.youtube.com/@AlgoFactory                    Founder Host:   Grace Asagra, RN MA Podcast:  Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bliss TIP/DONATE LINK for Grace Asagra @ Quantum Nurse Podcast https://patron.podbean.com/QuantumNurse https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=FHUXTQVAVJDPU Venmo - @Grace-Asagra 609-203-5854 WELLNESS RESOURCES to help you in your health journey and to sustain this podcast: Premier Research Labs - https://prlabs.com/customer/account/create/code/59n84f/ - 15% discount - 15%_59N84F_05               AZURE WELL - PROMO CODE to SHARE - below OHWG10 to get 10% off orders of AzureWell How to place your first AZUREWELL ORDER: Step 1: Visit AzureStandard.com Search for your AzureWell items. Step 2: Shop Place your AzureWell items in your cart. Questions? Call 971-200-8351 ext. 227

Zu Beginn der Folge von "Was tun, Herr General?" greifen Tim Deisinger und General a.D. Erhard Bühler Zuschriften zur jüngsten Balkan-Ausgabe auf. Es geht um sprachliche und historische Einordnungen und um die bis heute spürbaren politischen Sensibilitäten in der Region. General Bühler erläutert seine Aussagen und weist den Vorwurf zurück, Propaganda jedweder Art zu unterstützen. Im Schwerpunkt analysieren die beiden die aktuellen Personalkonflikte im Pentagon. Auslöser ist der Rücktritt des Staatssekretärs Daniel Driscoll, der für das US-Heer zuständig war. Hintergrund sind die anhaltenden Differenzen mit US-Verteidigungsminister Pete Hegseth. Bühler ordnet die Entwicklung als Teil einer größeren Umstrukturierung der US-Streitkräfte ein und beschreibt die Folgen für Führung, Modernisierung und Einsatzbereitschaft der US-Army. Außerdem geht es um weitere Personalentscheidungen in Washington, den Umgang mit militärischer Expertise in politischen Entscheidungsprozessen sowie die Frage, ob die derzeitigen Spannungen die Handlungsfähigkeit der Vereinigten Staaten in internationalen Krisen beeinträchtigen könnten.Wenn Sie Fragen haben: Schreiben Sie an general@mdraktuell.de oder rufen Sie kostenfrei an unter 0800 6373737. Info: Die nächste Ausgabe von "Was tun, Herr General?" ist für den 23. September 2026 geplant.

Poznati glumac i komičar Nikola Đuričko dolazi u Köln i Frankfurt! Odlična prilika da u ekskluzivnom razgovoru našem Nenadu Kreizeru otkrije tajnu svog scenskog humora: Kako je glumcu kada glumi sam sebe? Muzički reporter Zoran Stošić se u svom javljanju iz Zagreba osvrće na dugogodišnju karijeru nedavno preminule legende hrvatske scene Stjepana Jimmyja Stanića. Predstavljamo i mnogo nove muzike između ostalog nove singlove Mile Kekina (Marko Nogomet), Oli Popa (Ogledalo) i Pridjeva (Sada). Von Nenad Kreizer.

Malcolm Nance is a former career US Naval Intelligence officer specializing in counter-terrorism, intelligence and violent extremism. He has been an advisor to the US government's law enforcement, Homeland Security and Intelligence agencies. As an Arabic-speaking special intelligence collections operator, field interrogator he provided top secret anti and counter-terrorism support to national intelligence agencies while on numerous reconnaissance and combat operations in the Balkans, Middle East and sub-Saharan Africa. On April 18, 2022, Nance revealed that he had joined the Ukrainian Foreign Legion in March 2022. In an interview with Michael Harriot of The Guardian, Nance alluded to African-American military aviator Eugene Bullard's service in the French Foreign Legion to his service in Ukraine, hoping to inspire "African Americans and young Americans who have been in the military" and describing the International Legion as "the pantheon of the defense of democracy in the defense of Ukraine".----------LINKS:https://x.com/MalcolmNancehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malcolm_Nancehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmnance/https://www.spymuseum.org/host-an-event/spy-speaker-series/malcolm-nance/https://us.macmillan.com/author/malcolmnance----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND:Car4Ukrainehttps://car4ukraine.com/en-US/campaignsDzyga's Pawhttps://dzygaspaw.com/projectsSuperhumans - Hospital for war traumashttps://superhumans.com/en/UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukrainehttps://unbroken.org.ua/Come Back Alivehttps://savelife.in.ua/en/Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchenhttps://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraineUNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyyhttps://u24.gov.ua/Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundationhttps://prytulafoundation.orgNGO “Herojam Slava”https://heroiamslava.org/----------PLATFORMS:Substack: https://substack.com/@siliconcurtainTwitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSiliconLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm----------

Multi-faceted musician talks about the many chapters of his artistic existence including his foray into Balkan music and hanging with Ken Kesey and The Pranksters.

Vandaag volgt in Den Haag een uitspraak in het Kosovotribunaal. Terecht staat oud-bevelhebber van het Kosovo Bevrijdingsleger en oud-president Hashim Thaçi. Maar is met zo'n uitspraak de zaak dan ook echt afgerond? En hoe gaat de Europese Unie om met de verheerlijking van oorlogsmisdadigers uit de Westelijke balkan?  Jan praat erover met universitair docent Niké Wentholt, die onderzoek doet naar de Westelijke Balkan!

David Landsman has spent his career navigating some of the highest-stakes conversations imaginable, from the conflict in the Balkans to serving as Britain's ambassador to Greece during the financial crisis. In this episode, we talk about what diplomacy can teach all of us about listening, negotiation, and why the secret to getting your message across starts with understanding the person sitting across from you. Dr David Landsman is a former senior British diplomat and corporate executive who helps business leaders understand what they need to know about geopolitics. He is the author of the Channel Your Inner Ambassador blog, which shares stories from his varied diplomatic career and shows how a diplomat's mindset and tradecraft can help us all in our business and personal lives. New here? I am a two-time New York Times bestselling author and one of the most sought-after public speakers globally, having spoken to over 500 companies while traveling to more than 40 countries. My clients include Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Nike. My work has been covered in print media, including The New Yorker, The New York Times, Time, Fast Company, Fortune, Politico, Inc., and Harvard Business Review. It has also been featured on NPR, NBC, FOX, and multiple times on The Steve Harvey Show. Get more stuff from me: Join 200K+ subscribers on my FREE weekly newsletter: https://gregmckeown.com/1mw/ Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most The Essentialism Planner: A 90-Day Guide to Accomplishing More by Doing Less Stay in touch with me: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/gregorymckeown/ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregmckeown/ X https://x.com/GregoryMcKeown Hire me to speak: https://gregmckeown.com/keynote/

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Some of the cougars are really big and some are skinny, idk if they think Im a snack or what… Anyways Im genuinely curious to know what to use on them. P.s. they also sent me noods so if you want to see them then txt me, xxx-xxx area code xxx Much love from your local FedEx guy Question from Anonymous Coward from Montana My calico kitty has been excessively licking his asshole. How many times does Nick need to wipe after a chili bowl? Thanks, and keep the cat facts coming.. I love listening to We Like Kitties Gun Industry News Shootingwire XTech ATG Enhanced AR15 Lower Parts Kit XTech Tactical has released the ATG (Advanced Tactical Gear) Enhanced AR15 Lower Parts Kit featuring upgraded components for improved durability and ergonomics. The kit includes an enhanced trigger group, ambidextrous safety selector, and other precision-machined parts designed as a direct drop-in upgrade for standard AR-15 lowers. The Gist: Available now through authorized XTech Tactical retailers and distributors Bottom Line: Includes enhanced trigger with improved pull, ambidextrous safety selector, billet aluminum magazine release, and other upgraded components for reliability and user control Thefirearmblog Wheelgun Wednesday: Rails – A New Era Dawns for Revolvers The article discusses the emergence of rail systems on revolvers, marking a shift in design that allows for modern accessories. It explores how this technology integrates with traditional wheelguns, potentially expanding their use in tactical and sporting applications. The Gist: The Gist (what specifically happened) Impact: Market Impact (who this affects) Bottom Line: The Bottom Line (why it matters) Thefirearmblog Shield Arms S20 20-Round Magazine for Glock 43X/48 Shield Arms has released the S20, a 20-round magazine compatible with Glock 43X and 48 pistols. The magazine features a steel construction with a polymer baseplate and is designed to provide higher capacity while maintaining a compact footprint for concealed carry or duty use. The Gist: Available now through Shield Arms dealers and website Bottom Line: 20-round capacity, steel body, polymer baseplate and follower, compatible with Glock 43X and 48, extended length for higher capacity Thefirearmblog Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 Factory-Fitted with Viridian RFX1 Smith & Wesson now offers the Bodyguard 2.0 micro-compact pistol from the factory with an integrated Viridian RFX1 red dot optic. The package provides a complete carry-ready system with the optic pre-installed and zeroed. The RFX1 is a compact, enclosed or open optic designed for micro-compacts with features including automatic brightness adjustment and shake awake. The Gist: Available now through standard firearm retailers Bottom Line: Smith & Wesson Bodyguard 2.0 chambered in 9mm with 10- or 12-round capacity options; Viridian RFX1 optic pre-mounted and zeroed at factory Thefirearmblog Vaelon Watchtower Defense Upcoming Flagship 9mm Pistol Watchtower Defense is preparing to launch its new flagship 9mm pistol under the Vaelon brand. The article details the upcoming handgun's design focus on performance, modularity, and quality manufacturing for the defensive and competition markets. Bottom Line: Flagship 9mm pistol with emphasis on defensive and competition use; specific mechanical features and materials not detailed in article Thefirearmblog UO Arms NT7 SBR UO Arms has released the NT7 SBR, marketed as a civilian-legal version inspired by the HK MP7. The firearm is a short-barreled rifle chambered in 4.6x30mm with a design that closely emulates the MP7's layout and ergonomics while complying with U.S. regulations. The Gist: Available now through UO Arms dealers and direct channels Bottom Line: 4.6x30mm caliber, SBR configuration, MP7-inspired design with civilian-legal features including fixed stock and overall length compliance Thefirearmblog ATF Loosens Rules for Suppressor Repairs and Caliber Changes The ATF has issued guidance that expands what constitutes permissible ‘repairs' on NFA-registered suppressors without requiring a new tax stamp or Form 4. This includes replacing or modifying parts to change the caliber, provided the overall length of the suppressor does not increase. The change reduces regulatory burden on both owners and manufacturers performing work on existing silencers. The Gist: The Gist: ATF updated policy to treat caliber changes and certain modifications as ‘repairs' on registered suppressors, no longer requiring new registration or tax payment as long as overall length is not increased. Impact: Market Impact: Affects NFA suppressor owners, gunsmiths, and manufacturers by simplifying maintenance, upgrades, and caliber conversions without additional ATF paperwork. Bottom Line: The Bottom Line: Reduces unnecessary regulatory hurdles for legal suppressor maintenance and modification while maintaining NFA oversight on length and core registration. Thefirearmblog SureFire XC3 1,000 Lumen Sub-Compact Weaponlight SureFire has released the XC3, a sub-compact weaponlight producing 1,000 lumens and 14,000 candela with a 200-meter throw. The light features a 1.83-inch length, weighs 2.4 oz with battery, and uses a single CR123A battery for 1.5 hours of runtime. It is designed for concealed-carry pistols with an integrated ambidextrous tailcap switch and Rail-Lock mounting system. The Gist: Available now through authorized SureFire dealers and retailers Bottom Line: 1,000 lumens / 14,000 candela, 1.83″ length, 2.4 oz with battery, CR123A (1.5 hr runtime), Rail-Lock mount, ambidextrous tailcap switch Thefirearmblog TRB Upgraded Vampir Pistol At Balkan Shield 2026, TRB (likely a Balkan or Serbian manufacturer) unveiled an upgraded version of its Vampir pistol. The update focuses on enhanced ergonomics, improved reliability, and modernized features while retaining the core compact semi-automatic design. Specific technical details such as caliber, capacity, and exact changes were highlighted in the presentation. Bottom Line: Key specs/features: Upgraded ergonomics, improved reliability components, modernized controls and sighting system on the Vampir platform Gun Owners of America Offers Free Suppressor with Life Membership GOA free suppressor with life membership. Supplementary Research: Gun Owners of America (GOA) is a nonprofit gun rights organization that lobbies against firearm restrictions at the federal level. The offer pairs a life membership with a free suppressor, a device regulated under the National Firearms Act that requires ATF registration, a $200 tax stamp, and background checks. Current industry trends show increased consumer interest in suppressors following the 2023-2024 easing of certain silencer purchase regulations in multiple states. Guns Retay RXP22 Budget Plinker The Retay RXP22 is a .22 LR semi-automatic pistol designed as an affordable plinker and trainer. It features a blowback-operated system, 4.75-inch barrel, 15-round magazine capacity, and polymer frame with accessory rail. The review highlights its value as a budget option with solid performance for training and recreational shooting. The Gist: Available now through retailers including Guns.com Bottom Line: Blowback-operated .22 LR semi-auto; 4.75″ barrel; 15-round magazine; polymer frame with rail; adjustable sights; weighs approx. 28 oz; priced for entry-level plinking and training use Before we let you go – Join Gun Owners of America We'd love if you supported the show, join Agency 171 at agency171.com. Lot's of prizes, rewards and kick ass swag. No matter how tough your battle is today,...

Welcome To The Hey Nadz Show: UnF*ck Your MoneyWelcome to Episode 2 in the Money and Nervous System Series with Felina Danalis What if earning more has become a way to keep moving? Keep going, going and going?In this episode, I am joined with Felina Danalis to explore the flight response around money: overworking, chasing the next income goal, struggling to rest, and never quite feeling like enough is enough.We unpack what happens when achievement becomes protection,  and why the number may keep moving no matter how much you earn.Connect with Felina:Felina Danalis, M.A., S.E.P. (she/her) helps individuals and mission-driven organizations master resilience to stress, anxiety and trauma in order to have a more meaningful impact in the world. After witnessing a traumatic car bombing while working as a diplomat in the Balkans, she had a breaking open moment which caused her to radically change direction and course. A bi-cultural and multi-lingual daughter of working class immigrants, for more than a decade she has stewarded a global coaching practice (www.felinadanalis.com) that helps individuals and organizations deal with the impacts of stress in a culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, body-based way. She has worked with institutions ranging from the World Bank to Planned Parenthood, the Betty Ford Center to the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Google to The Golden Door. She holds degrees from Georgetown and Johns Hopkins University, is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and assistant teaching faculty and once upon a time co-wrote a book on socially responsible investing. www.felinadanalis.comhttps://www.instagram.com/fdanalis/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/felinadanalis/ ⭐️ Got a pattern you're sick of repeating?Bring me one pattern; overworking, overspending, people-pleasing, control, avoidance, not being able to rest, or whatever keeps showing up and stressing you out.BOOK IT HEREIn one focused 60-minute session, we'll crack it open: what keeps it going, what it may be doing for you, and what needs to shift so you can start doing things differently.The session is $222.And because I love a good bargain, there's a 20% off listener code hidden inside this episode. Yep, you have to actually listen for it

Why do so many citizens continue to support politicians who undermine democracy? And why have nationalist appeals become such a powerful tool for democratic backsliding? In this episode of the People, Power, Politics podcast, Nic Cheeseman talks to Filip Milačić about his new book, Abandoning Democracy for the Nation (Cambridge UP, 2026). Drawing on evidence from Hungary, Poland, Serbia, Israel and Turkey, Milačić argues that democratic erosion is often driven not simply by populism or polarization, but by political leaders convincing citizens that the nation itself is under threat. The discussion explores why democratically minded voters sometimes accept attacks on democratic institutions, whether this argument travels beyond the cases in the book, and what lessons it offers for those seeking to defend democracy.Transcript hereGuest:Filip Milačić is a Senior Researcher for Democracy and Society at the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung's Democracy of the Future officein Vienna, visiting professor at the Central European University and a Research Affiliate at CEU's Democracy Institute. His research focuses on nationalism, democratic backsliding and resistance, political identity and party politics, with a particular emphasis on Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans. He is the author of Abandoning Democracy for the Nation, a new book exploring the relationship between nationalism and democratic erosion. Through his academic research and policy work, Milačić examines the forces shaping the future of democracy and the challenges facing democratic societies today.Presenter:Dr Nic Cheeseman is the Professor of Democracy and International Development at the University of Birmingham and Founding Director of CEDAR.The People, Power, Politics podcast brings you the latest insights into the factors that are shaping and re-shaping our political world. It is brought to you by the Centre for Elections, Democracy, Accountability and Representation (CEDAR) based at the University of Birmingham, United Kingdom. Join us to better understand the factors that promote and undermine democratic government around the world and follow us on Twitter at @CEDAR_Bham! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

At two years old, Bardha Ajvazi moved from Kosovo to the United Kingdom, returning home as a teenager with an open-minded worldview and an international perspective that would define her career. "I think if that didn't happen in my life, I would be a much different person today," she reflects, noting how her early cross-cultural exposure shaped her approach to business.Armed with degrees in business management and IT, Ajvazi co-founded marketing and digital agency Brand Fluence in 2019—just three months before the global pandemic hit. Rather than folding, her team capitalized on the sudden regional surge in demand for digital transformation, e-commerce, and online branding. Driven to address a gap in her local market, she later co-founded Andra, the first Albanian-language platform dedicated to women's health, menstrual tracking, and family planning, which has already surpassed nearly 30,000 downloads.Across both ventures, Ajvazi has built a leadership style rooted in open communication and strong teamwork. Rejecting the myth of the solitary founder, she actively encourages her team to propose new ideas without fear. "I've learned that I cannot do something on my own," she notes, emphasizing that long-term success requires gathering diverse perspectives around the table.Her guidance for aspiring female entrepreneurs is grounded in practical reality rather than social media illusions. She cautions founders against measuring early-stage startups against mature companies, while advising them not to wait for perfect timing. “Do not wait until you feel completely ready because that will never happen,” she urges, stressing that while passion is vital, “a business also needs demand”.As a mother of two balancing executive roles with board leadership, Ajvazi defines success through meaningful impact rather than single milestones. Looking ahead to her next chapter in digital transformation, AI, and mentoring young women across the Balkans, her commitment remains steadfast. “Success for me is... having created work that is meaningful while remaining present in other important parts of my life,” she says.

C'est un verdict qui sera suivi de près dans l'ensemble des Balkans. Mercredi, à La Haye, les chambres spécialisées du Kosovo, un tribunal kosovar composé de juges internationaux, doivent dire si Hashim Thaçi, l'ancien président du Kosovo, et trois autres anciens dirigeants de l'Armée de libération du Kosovo (UCK) sont coupables de crimes de guerre et de crimes contre l'humanité. Les anciens commandants sont notamment accusés de meurtres commis pendant et après la guerre de 1998-1999, entre les forces serbes et l'UCK, alors soutenue par l'Otan. À Pristina, les anciens commandants de la guérilla sont toujours considérés comme des héros. Reportage dans la capitale où la tension est vive. Le reportage de notre correspondant à Kosovo, Louis Seiller est à écouter dans son intégralité dans Accents d'Europe   À écouter aussiHéros ou criminels, les leaders de l'UCK face aux juges

durée : 00:05:19 - Les Matins de France Culture - À Belgrade, les funérailles de Ratko Mladić, condamné pour génocide et crimes de guerre, ont rassemblé des milliers de personnes. Au-delà de la mémoire des guerres des Balkans, cet hommage révèle l'instrumentalisation du nationalisme serbe à des fins électorales et les ambiguïtés de l'UE. - invités : Ana Otašević Doctorante à l'EHESS, documentariste, journaliste collaboratrice au Monde Diplomatique, spécialiste des mouvements sociaux et étudiants aux Balkans Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

Ravioli là món ăn truyền thống nổi tiếng của Ý, làm bằng bột mì cán mỏng có nhân bánh đa dạng như thịt, nấm, phô mai, tôm cá, rau củ thái nhỏ. Về hình dáng và cách làm, Ravioli rất giống bánh tai, bánh gối, hoành thánh hay sủi cảo của châu Á. Cùng với mì sợi, ravioli là món ăn khá phổ biến ở khắp nơi, khác hay chăng là thành phần chế biến và cách dùng tên gọi. Trong vòng nhiều năm, nhà báo người Pháp Emmanuel Guillemain d'Echon đã đến nhiều nước trên thế giới, để sưu tầm và ghi chép công thức của mỗi kiểu ravioli của từng nơi. Kết quả là một quyển sách dạy nấu ăn dày gần 600 trang mang tựa đề « RavioLivre, le tour du monde d'un fou du ravioli » (Chuyến du lịch vòng quanh thế giới của một người ghiền Ravioli) do nhà xuất bản Keribus phát hành. Cuốn sách này không phải là một quyển bách khoa toàn thư về Ravioli, mà lại giống như một sổ tay hành trình kết hợp với khám phá ẩm thực, vì tác giả kể lại những cuộc gặp gỡ với các gia đình người dân bản xứ, nghe họ kể lại những truyền thuyết, phong tục cũng như ghi chép lại bí quyết nấu ăn gia truyền.  Hành trình viết sách đã đưa tác giả Pháp đi đến hơn 20 nước trên thế giới : từ món Plottes của vùng Québec Canada, bánh Pierogi của Ba Lan, Klepe của vùng Balkans dùng với xốt bơ trắng trộn tỏi chứ không dùng xốt cà chua, loại Kasnudeln và Knodel của Áo, Manti ở Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ, Pelmeni của Nga, Mandu của Hàn Quốc, Gyoza Nhật Bản, Boudz của Mông Cổ, Jiaozi và Wonton của Trung Quốc … Ngoài ra, chương cuối quyển sách dành cho những lộ trình khám phá bên lề, có thể là đề tài trong một quyển sách kế tiếp. Trả lời phỏng vấn đài RFI ban tiếng Pháp, Emmanuel Guillemain d'Echon trước hết cho biết ông thích nhất món raviolis của những nước nào : Trên thế giới, có hàng ngàn kiểu bánh hấp có nhân đa dạng, nhưng tôi vẫn thích nhất loại bánh hấp Modak của Ấn Độ, Tiểu Long bao của Trung Quốc và Khinkali của Gruzia. Đây là một cảm nhận rất chủ quan và hẳn chắc là mỗi độc giả sẽ có một cái nhìn khác. Nhìn chung, tôi thích nét tinh tế trong cách làm cũng như trong hương vị của các loại bánh này. Bánh Modak của Ấn Độ được chế biến như một món ngọt để cúng thần đầu voi Ganesh. Trong khi bánh bao hấp Khinkali của Gruzia lại giống như Tiểu Long Bao (Xiao Long Bao) ở Thượng Hải, đó là loại bánh hấp khá công phu, vì ngoài nhân thịt còn có thêm một chút nước dùng ở bên trong lớp vỏ bột thật mỏng. Nước dùng tạo thêm nhiều hương vị và giữ cho nhân bánh được nóng lâu.  Đây là một sự kết hợp khá độc đáo mà người Ý ở vùng Bologna chưa hề nghĩ tới. Lần đầu tiên ăn bánh Khinkali, bạn sẽ khá ngạc nhiên : loại ravioli này nên được ăn nguyên chứ đừng nên cắn từng miếng, vì nếu không khéo, nước dùng sẽ đổ lên áo của bạn. Đây là món ăn quốc hồn quốc túy của Gruzia (dù chưa được công nhận chính thức). Người dân miền núi Khevsur hay Pshav đã nâng cách làm Khinkali lên hàng nghệ thuật. Bánh có vị nhẹ nhàng, cay cay, nhân thịt được trộn với rau thơm và một số thảo mộc đặc biệt của vùng núi Tushetia. Chẳng hạn như hạt thì là của miền núi có hương thơm khác lạ hơn so với loại thì là Ai Cập. Làm thế nào để ghi chép được hết hàng ngàn loại ravioli trên khắp thế giới. Khi bắt tay viết một quyển sách « RavioLivre » với chủ đề phổ quát như vậy, tác giả Emmanuel Guillemain d'Echon cho biết ông đã tự đặt ra một số tiêu chuẩn nhằm hạn chế phạm vi tìm kiếm của mình : Vâng, tôi phải tự giới hạn mình, loại trừ những món bánh chiên hoặc bánh nướng. Bằng không, quyển sách sẽ có đến hàng ngàn trang và cần có thêm nhiều tập. Tại nhiều nước châu Á, các loại bánh bao nhỏ có thể được chiên hay hấp. Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ có loại bánh Manti, người Nhật Bản thường làm bánh Gyoza, bánh được luộc rồi chiên áp chảo. Ở Bắc Phi, cũng có loại bánh brik, bánh pastel ở Senegal, sambosa ở Madagascar, nhưng các loại này gần giống với bánh chiên samossa của Trung Á và Ấn Độ. Vì thế cho nên tôi đưa ra một số tiêu chí rõ ràng : thứ nhất, khổ bánh vừa vặn có thể ăn nguyên miếng, thứ nhì bột bánh và nhân bánh cần được hấp hay luộc chín cùng một lúc. Bánh không được chiên dầu, nướng trong lò hay trên than củi, cũng như bánh không được gói bằng lá hay bằng giấy. Vì vậy, bất cứ món ăn nào gì được gói trong lá đều không được chấp nhận như zongzi của Trung Quốc, bánh lá của Việt Nam, hay bánh gói lá ngô tamales của Mexico, binaki của Philippines...  Tuy nhiên, để tránh làm phật lòng nhiều bạn đọc gắn bó với di sản ẩm thực của nước họ, tôi có dành một chương cuối để nhắc đến các loại bánh quan trọng, nên để dành cho những kỳ tới. Chỉ cần nhắc đến chữ « ravioli », người ta lập tức nghĩ ngay đến nước Ý. Nhưng món ravioli kiểu Ý chỉ xuất hiện vào thời Trung Cổ, trong khi các loại bánh hấp có nhân thịt xuất phát từ châu Á từ thế kỷ thứ II sau Công nguyên, không ai biết rõ nguồn gốc cũng như người đã phát minh ra món này, theo các chuyên gia, đó là sự hình thành của hàng chục nghìn năm tiến hóa ẩm thực. Từ đâu lại xuất phát ý tưởng viết về muôn kiểu ravioli trên thế giới ? Tác giả người Pháp Guillemain d'Echon cho biết hành trình tìm kiếm các công thức chế biến món này xuất phát từ những kỷ niệm thời thơ ấu của ông : Vâng, chiếc ravioli đầu tiên mà tôi từng được ăn hồi còn nhỏ là của bà ngoại tôi. Ông cố tôi là người gốc Pháp từng đến lập nghiệp tại Trung Quốc vào đầu thế kỷ XX và bà ngoại tôi được sinh ra ở Thiên Tân. Do từ thời còn nhỏ, bà ngoại tôi được nuôi nấng bởi một bà vú nuôi người Hoa, cho nên khi lớn lên bà biết nói tiếng Hoa cũng như biết nấu một số món ăn Trung Quốc. Khi trở về Pháp, bà thường nấu cho gia đình các món canh thịt, bắp cải xào và thỉnh thoảng có cả món « jiaozi » (giáo tử) một loại bánh bột hấp nhân thịt, giống như sủi cảo miền bắc Trung Quốc (tiếng Hán là thủy giáo) hay bánh gyoza của Nhật Bản, còn thường được gọi là « bánh tai ». Tôi đã được dịp thưởng thức những chiếc bánh jiaozi này khi đến Trung Quốc lần đầu tiên vào năm 2011, để tìm lại dấu vết của bà ngoại tôi ở Thiên Tân, nơi bà từng sống thời thơ ấu, cũng như tìm lại được hương vị thơm ngon của những chiếc bánh (cả hấp lẫn chiên) trong các quán ăn gia đình nho nhỏ. Còn về công thức món ăn, tôi đã trở lại Trung Quốc sống vài ngày trong một gia đình người Hoa nhân dịp Tết Nguyên đán, vì đó chính là thời điểm các gia đình thường làm bánh « jiaozi ». Các chuyến đi làm cho tôi cảm thấy xúc động bồi hồi mỗi lần nhớ lại những kỷ niệm hay những món ăn của bà ngoại. Trong các cuộc hành trình nhằm thu thập công thức và khám phá hàng trăm biến thể của ravioli trên các châu lục, loại bánh hấp nào đã khiến tác giả cảm thấy thích thú ngạc nhiên nhất sau những chuyến đi xa. Ông Emmanuel Guillemain d'Echon cho biết : Đối với tôi, một trong những loại ravioli đẹp mắt tuyệt vời là loại « bánh hấp thạch tím » được làm từ khoai mỡ ở Trung Quốc. Lúc đầu tôi nghĩ có lẽ sẽ tìm thấy loại bánh hấp màu tím ở Châu Phi, Nam Mỹ, hoặc Philippines, nơi chuyên trồng các loại khoai môn hay khoai mỡ, có màu tím rực rỡ. Trong những chuyến đi xa nhằm mục đích viết sách, tôi ít bao giờ tìm thấy những điều mình đã nghĩ từ lâu ở trong đầu, nhưng lại bắt gặp rất nhiều thứ khác tuyệt vời không kém. Khi đến Trung Quốc, trong lúc tôi đang tìm kiếm một loại há cảo kiểu Quảng Đông, có lớp vỏ thật mỏng trong suốt như pha lê, tôi lại tìm thấy nhiều loại bánh hấp khác với nhiều màu, nhưng màu sắc đập mắt nhất chính là loại bánh hấp được làm từ bột khoai mỡ. Tuy đi xa với mục đích sưu tầm công thức nấu ăn để viết sách, tác giả không gặp đầu bếp hay chủ quán ăn mà lại tìm đến những gia đình dân thường, vì ông tin rằng các món ngon được phổ biến trong dân gian thường là những món ăn gia đình từ đời này sang đời nọ. Chính các bà nội trợ nắm trong tay bí quyết gia truyền. Họ nấu ravioli trong nhà hoặc cùng với các nhóm nhỏ, theo truyền thống và công thức riêng của mỗi gia đình. Theo tác giả, có thể nói là dự án viết sách chính là chiếc chìa khóa mở ra cánh cửa của nhiều gia đình mà lẽ ra thường hay bị khép kín. Điều này hoàn toàn đúng, nhất là trong một số trường hợp, tôi thực sự đã đến gõ cửa tận nhà, để xin phép ghi chép lại các công thức gia truyền làm ravioli tại những vùng nông thôn ở Áo hay ở Đức. Mỗi lần tôi đến những vùng sâu vùng xa này, tôi đề nghị trao đổi, phụ giúp một số công việc như quét dọn hay sửa nhà. Đổi lại, các bà nội trợ chỉ cho tôi cách làm ravioli của họ. Đây thực sự là một món quà bởi vì công thức chế biến món ăn đòi hỏi thời gian, tay nghề và lòng hiếu khách. Thông qua cuốn sách này, tôi muốn kể lại những câu chuyện gia đình, có nhiều điều quan trọng mà chúng ta có thể truyền đạt chia sẻ qua thức ăn. Có nhiều món ăn ta có thể tự làm một mình, nhưng khi làm ravioli, để cho nhanh hơn thì các bà nội trợ thường cần đến sự phụ giúp của gia đình, hoặc là tụ họp thành những nhóm nhỏ với bạn bè, hàng xóm, để nấu ăn theo tinh thần cộng đồng. Tôi đã từng quan sát điều này tại Thổ Nhĩ Kỳ, tại Bosnia trong cộng đồng người tỵ nạn sau chiến tranh vùng Balkans, tại vùng núi Tusheti ở Gruzia hay ở miền bắc nước Ý. Các phụ nữ vùng nông thôn thường hẹn gặp nhau để làm ravioli, họ dành thời gian để trò chuyện, hỏi thăm nhau về cuộc sống gia đình, những đứa cháu mới sinh. Điều này lại càng hiển nhiên tại Ý, nơi có nhiều tên gọi khác nhau cho ravioli tùy theo kích thước và hình dạng. Đồng thời, cách làm món ravioli ở nhà cũng được xem như một sinh hoạt cộng đồng, gắn kết nhiều gia đình lại với nhau. Điều này không chỉ hiển nhiên ở vùng phương bắc Emila Romagna, với thủ phủ là Bologna (nơi khai sinh loại mì nhồi thịt tortellini) mà còn khá phổ biến ở các vùng miền nam nước Ý như Sicily hay Sardinia. Cách chế biến mang tính cộng đồng vì nó thực sự gắn liền với những lễ hội tôn giáo như mùa Giáng Sinh hoặc mùa lễ Phục Sinh, khi các gia đình thường quây quần bên nhau. Điều đáng ngạc nhiên hơn nữa, theo ông Guillemain d'Echon, là từ Đông sang Tây, từ Bắc xuống Nam, ta có thể nhìn thấy những động tác cử chỉ làm bánh được lưu truyền từ đời này sang đời nọ. Cách làm giống nhau có thể là do làn sóng di dân. Nhiều gia đình ở Achentina có cách chế biến món ravioli gần giống với người Ý, một điều khá dễ hiểu vì cộng đồng người Ý nhập cư đã đem công thức này vào Achentina. Nhưng cũng có trường hợp nhiều gia đình ở vùng Bắc Á, ở dãy núi Ural, ở vùng Balkans hay ở miền nam nước Ý có cách làm như nhau, cho dù chẳng có liên hệ gì với chuyện di dân. Ở những phương trời xa xôi, cách biệt đến vạn dặm, các bà mẹ tuy không cần vấn ý nhau, nhưng vẫn có thể thắt cho con mình những bím tóc giống nhau, vì có lẽ đó là cách làm hiển nhiên, thuận tay nhất. Điều đó giải thích phần nào vì sao cách nhồi bột cán mỏng, để rồi cho thêm nhân bắt bánh, lại trở nên phổ biến trên khắp thế giới.

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1841 KREMLINRussian Hybrid Warfare And Balkan GeopoliticsIvana Stradner details Russia's persistent hybrid warfare against Western democracies, utilizing social media, cyber operations, undersea cable sabotage, and disinformation to erode alliance cohesion. She notes how the populist AfD party leveraged platforms like TikTok to capture youth votes in Saxony-Anhalt. Stradner emphasizes that Vladimir Putinexploits Western risk aversion and seeks to divide NATO, arguing Washington must project decisive strength. In the Western Balkans, Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić continues balancing between the West, Russia, and China to preserve authoritarian control, despite growing domestic protests led by students and young citizens seeking democratic reform. (3)

In dieser Folge von "Was tun, Herr General" schauen wir auf den Balkan. Dort tut sich gerade einiges. Ex-Nato-General Erhard Bühler hat jüngst eine Sicherheitskonferenz in Sarajevo besucht. Ausführlich sprechen wir auch über die Vergangenheit, die den Balkan bis heute prägt. Denn: Ende August ist der verurteilte Kriegsverbrecher Ratko Mladic gestorben. Er war Oberbefehlshaber der bosnisch-serbischen Armee während des Bosnienkrieges. Er war mitverantwortlich für die mehrjährige Belagerung von Sarajevo und das Massaker von Srebrenica. Bühler war selbst viel auf dem Balkan im Einsatz. Er kennt die jahrhundertelange Geschichte, die diese Region zu dem komplizierten Gebilde gemacht hat, das es bis heute ist. Er erzählt auch, wie es zum Bosnienkrieg kam und wer dabei gegen wen kämpfte. Und wie die Politik in Serbien noch bis heute davon geprägt ist.Wenn Sie Fragen haben: Schreiben Sie an general@mdraktuell.de oder rufen Sie kostenfrei an unter 0800 637 37 37. Info: Die nächste Ausgabe von "Was tun, Herr General?" ist für den 16. September 2026 geplant.

Welcome To The Hey Nadz Show: UnF*ck Your MoneyWelcome to Episode 1 in the Money and Nervous System Series with Felina Danalis What happens when managing your money turns into monitoring it?In this episode, I am joined with Felina Danalis to explore the fight response around money: hypervigilance, rigid budgeting, constant checking, and the belief that if you can control every dollar, maybe you can finally feel safe.We talk about why more control doesn't always create more safety, and what can help instead.Connect with Felina:Felina Danalis, M.A., S.E.P. (she/her) helps individuals and mission-driven organizations master resilience to stress, anxiety and trauma in order to have a more meaningful impact in the world. After witnessing a traumatic car bombing while working as a diplomat in the Balkans, she had a breaking open moment which caused her to radically change direction and course. A bi-cultural and multi-lingual daughter of working class immigrants, for more than a decade she has stewarded a global coaching practice (www.felinadanalis.com) that helps individuals and organizations deal with the impacts of stress in a culturally-sensitive, trauma-informed, body-based way. She has worked with institutions ranging from the World Bank to Planned Parenthood, the Betty Ford Center to the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Google to The Golden Door. She holds degrees from Georgetown and Johns Hopkins University, is a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner and assistant teaching faculty and once upon a time co-wrote a book on socially responsible investing. www.felinadanalis.comhttps://www.instagram.com/fdanalis/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/felinadanalis/ ⭐️ Got a pattern you're sick of repeating?Bring me one pattern; overworking, overspending, people-pleasing, control, avoidance, not being able to rest, or whatever keeps showing up and stressing you out.BOOK IT HEREIn one focused 60-minute session, we'll crack it open: what keeps it going, what it may be doing for you, and what needs to shift so you can start doing things differently.The session is $222.And because I love a good bargain, there's a 20% off listener code hidden inside this episode. Yep, you have to actually listen for it

La défense s'est imposée comme une thématique majeure depuis plusieurs mois dans le débat européen : face aux incertitudes géopolitiques et au désengagement américain de l'Otan, l'Europe se réarme avec des budgets conséquents. En Croatie, près de 20 ans après avoir supprimé le service militaire, le gouvernement a réintroduit mi-mars la conscription pour toute une classe d'âge. Pour l'instant, seuls les garçons de 19 ans sont concernés par la mesure, soit 5 000 conscrits par an. Dans trois ans, ils devraient être 18 000. Pour ne pas effrayer la jeunesse, le service se limite à une durée de deux mois, payé très correctement : 1 100 euros par mois. Une prudence motivée par la faiblesse des infrastructures disponibles et par la crainte d'une mobilisation des jeunes antimilitaristes. Frédérique Lebel a rencontré les jeunes conscrits à Pozega, à deux heures de route au sud-est de Zagreb. Dans les rangs du gouvernement croate, on justifie ce retour du service militaire par l'ultranationalisme des pays voisins, la Serbie et la Bosnie-Herzégovine. 30 ans après la guerre des Balkans, le ministre croate de la Défense Ivan Anusic nous explique qu'il faut se préparer au conflit. L'Italie veut s'inspirer du système de défense ukrainien En Italie, la modernisation du système de défense est au cœur des débats, l'ancien ministre de la Défense ukrainien limogé par Volodymyr Zelensky vient d'être recruté comme conseiller du ministre italien. Il est connu pour son appétence à utiliser les nouvelles technologies sur le champ de bataille et en particulier les drones, il sera donc conseiller à l'innovation à Rome. Olivier Bonnel nous en dit plus.  Les mots russes de la guerre Sur le front russe en Ukraine, un langage guerrier a fait son apparition : annulation, trou… Quelques exemples de termes utilisés par les soldats russes dans quelques 7 000 lettres récupérées par l'anthropologue Alexandra Arkhipova qui en a tiré un Dictionnaire ethnographique de la guerre. Elena Polyakovskaya de la rédaction russe de RFI l'a rencontrée.

Sous les traits de Samuel Labarthe revient Nicolas Bouvier ! Après nous avoir entraînés à travers les Balkans, l'Afghanistan et l'Inde, l'écrivain-voyageur fait halte à Ceylan.  Quand Nicolas Bouvier arrive à Ceylan (actuel Sri Lanka) en 1955, il tombe malade. Cloué dans sa chambre, il délaisse la présence humaine pour s'entourer d'insectes étranges et de rêves hallucinés... Il édite le récit Poisson-scorpion vingt-cinq ans après avoir vécu ce voyage immobile.  C'est la deuxième fois que le comédien Samuel Labarthe interprète Nicolas Bouvier, après L'usage du monde, une pièce qui a été jouée plus de 200 fois. Le comédien a « un coup de foudre » pour cet auteur qu'il a découvert « un vrai choc émotionnel et artistique » nous explique-t-il, avec cette façon de « remplir les moments d'extase avec les mots ».  Nicolas Bouvier (1929-1998) est un écrivain, voyageur, photographe et iconographe suisse. Passionné très tôt par la géographie et les langues, il entreprend dans les années 1950 de longs voyages qui nourriront son œuvre. Son parcours le mène notamment de Genève aux confins de l'Asie, en passant par la Yougoslavie, la Turquie, l'Iran, le Pakistan, l'Afghanistan et le Japon, dont il devient un fin connaisseur. Son livre le plus célèbre, L'usage du monde (1963), récit de son voyage en voiture avec le peintre Thierry Vernet jusqu'en Afghanistan, est devenu un classique de la littérature de voyage. Il écrit ensuite ​​​​​​​Chronique japonaise, ​​​​​​​Le poisson-scorpion ou encore Journal d'Aran et d'autres lieux, qui prolongent sa réflexion sur le voyage, l'altérité et le regard. Photographe et iconographe, il travaille aussi sur des images et des archives, prolongeant par l'image ce qu'il explore par le texte. Le poisson-Scorpion, mis en scène par Catherine Schaub. À voir au Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse. Invité : Samuel Labarthe. Samuel Labarthe est un acteur franco-suisse né en 1963 à Paris. Formé au Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique, il commence sa carrière au théâtre avant de se faire remarquer au cinéma et à la télévision. Il a joué sous la direction de metteurs en scène reconnus et s'est imposé comme un comédien solide, à l'aise aussi bien dans le registre dramatique que dans des rôles plus populaires. Le grand public le connaît surtout pour son rôle du commissaire Laurence dans la série télévisée Les Petits meurtres d'Agatha Christie, où il incarne un enquêteur charismatique et ironique. Parallèlement, Samuel Labarthe poursuit une carrière régulière au théâtre et dans divers films et séries, confirmant au fil des années son statut d'acteur respecté, apprécié pour sa présence, sa diction et son élégance de jeu. Et la chronique Ailleurs nous emmène à Chiapas au Mexique pour parler de la Journée mondiale de l'alphabétisation qui aura lieu les 8 et 9 septembre. Programmation musicale : l'artiste Cascadeur avec le titre ​​​​​​​Les temps perdus. 

Sous les traits de Samuel Labarthe revient Nicolas Bouvier ! Après nous avoir entraînés à travers les Balkans, l'Afghanistan et l'Inde, l'écrivain-voyageur fait halte à Ceylan.  Quand Nicolas Bouvier arrive à Ceylan (actuel Sri Lanka) en 1955, il tombe malade. Cloué dans sa chambre, il délaisse la présence humaine pour s'entourer d'insectes étranges et de rêves hallucinés... Il édite le récit Poisson-scorpion vingt-cinq ans après avoir vécu ce voyage immobile.  C'est la deuxième fois que le comédien Samuel Labarthe interprète Nicolas Bouvier, après L'usage du monde, une pièce qui a été jouée plus de 200 fois. Le comédien a « un coup de foudre » pour cet auteur qu'il a découvert « un vrai choc émotionnel et artistique » nous explique-t-il, avec cette façon de « remplir les moments d'extase avec les mots ».  Nicolas Bouvier (1929-1998) est un écrivain, voyageur, photographe et iconographe suisse. Passionné très tôt par la géographie et les langues, il entreprend dans les années 1950 de longs voyages qui nourriront son œuvre. Son parcours le mène notamment de Genève aux confins de l'Asie, en passant par la Yougoslavie, la Turquie, l'Iran, le Pakistan, l'Afghanistan et le Japon, dont il devient un fin connaisseur. Son livre le plus célèbre, L'usage du monde (1963), récit de son voyage en voiture avec le peintre Thierry Vernet jusqu'en Afghanistan, est devenu un classique de la littérature de voyage. Il écrit ensuite ​​​​​​​Chronique japonaise, ​​​​​​​Le poisson-scorpion ou encore Journal d'Aran et d'autres lieux, qui prolongent sa réflexion sur le voyage, l'altérité et le regard. Photographe et iconographe, il travaille aussi sur des images et des archives, prolongeant par l'image ce qu'il explore par le texte. Le poisson-Scorpion, mis en scène par Catherine Schaub. À voir au Théâtre de Poche Montparnasse. Invité : Samuel Labarthe. Samuel Labarthe est un acteur franco-suisse né en 1963 à Paris. Formé au Conservatoire national supérieur d'art dramatique, il commence sa carrière au théâtre avant de se faire remarquer au cinéma et à la télévision. Il a joué sous la direction de metteurs en scène reconnus et s'est imposé comme un comédien solide, à l'aise aussi bien dans le registre dramatique que dans des rôles plus populaires. Le grand public le connaît surtout pour son rôle du commissaire Laurence dans la série télévisée Les Petits meurtres d'Agatha Christie, où il incarne un enquêteur charismatique et ironique. Parallèlement, Samuel Labarthe poursuit une carrière régulière au théâtre et dans divers films et séries, confirmant au fil des années son statut d'acteur respecté, apprécié pour sa présence, sa diction et son élégance de jeu. Et la chronique Ailleurs nous emmène à Chiapas au Mexique pour parler de la Journée mondiale de l'alphabétisation qui aura lieu les 8 et 9 septembre. Programmation musicale : l'artiste Cascadeur avec le titre ​​​​​​​Les temps perdus. 

La défense s'est imposée comme une thématique majeure depuis plusieurs mois dans le débat européen : face aux incertitudes géopolitiques et au désengagement américain de l'Otan, l'Europe se réarme avec des budgets conséquents. En Croatie, près de 20 ans après avoir supprimé le service militaire, le gouvernement a réintroduit mi-mars la conscription pour toute une classe d'âge. Pour l'instant, seuls les garçons de 19 ans sont concernés par la mesure, soit 5 000 conscrits par an. Dans trois ans, ils devraient être 18 000. Pour ne pas effrayer la jeunesse, le service se limite à une durée de deux mois, payé très correctement : 1 100 euros par mois. Une prudence motivée par la faiblesse des infrastructures disponibles et par la crainte d'une mobilisation des jeunes antimilitaristes. Frédérique Lebel a rencontré les jeunes conscrits à Pozega, à deux heures de route au sud-est de Zagreb. Dans les rangs du gouvernement croate, on justifie ce retour du service militaire par l'ultranationalisme des pays voisins, la Serbie et la Bosnie-Herzégovine. 30 ans après la guerre des Balkans, le ministre croate de la Défense Ivan Anusic nous explique qu'il faut se préparer au conflit. L'Italie veut s'inspirer du système de défense ukrainien En Italie, la modernisation du système de défense est au cœur des débats, l'ancien ministre de la Défense ukrainien limogé par Volodymyr Zelensky vient d'être recruté comme conseiller du ministre italien. Il est connu pour son appétence à utiliser les nouvelles technologies sur le champ de bataille et en particulier les drones, il sera donc conseiller à l'innovation à Rome. Olivier Bonnel nous en dit plus.  Les mots russes de la guerre Sur le front russe en Ukraine, un langage guerrier a fait son apparition : annulation, trou… Quelques exemples de termes utilisés par les soldats russes dans quelques 7 000 lettres récupérées par l'anthropologue Alexandra Arkhipova qui en a tiré un Dictionnaire ethnographique de la guerre. Elena Polyakovskaya de la rédaction russe de RFI l'a rencontrée.

This week Beau continues his series looking at the life and times of Constantine the Great; in this episode Constantine, as sole ruler of the Western Roman Empire, finally takes on the Eastern Roman Empire, at first just taking large parts of the Balkans and Greece, but eventually triggering a final show down with Licinius, the remaining Eastern Roman emperor… There can be only One!

In this bonus episode, I chat with top crime reporter, Martin Brunt.Martin spent 36 years at Sky News and built such a reputation for contacts that, during the 2006 Ipswich serial murders, a police press officer reportedly told a rival journalist: 'Call Martin Brunt. He knows everything before we do.' Martin Brunt joined Sky for its launch in 1989, reported from the Gulf and Balkan wars, then became one of Britain's best-known crime reporters, covering cases including Fred and Rose West, Sarah Payne, Jill Dando, Madeleine McCann and the Hatton Garden raid. His book, 'No One Got Cracked Over the Head for No Reason', opens up his notebook on the victims, detectives, villains, sources, errors and ethical choices behind those headlines, and asks why some crimes seize the public imagination while others barely register. Martin stepped back from full time reporting in 2025, but retirement seems to have evaded him: he remains a Sky crime commentator and, with Helen Fospero, co-hosts the award-winning True Criminals podcast. I release new episodes of the UK True Crime podcast every Tuesday and Friday - please join me for the next episode on Tuesday.Listen to Martin's podcast, 'True Criminals'Search 'true criminals' in any podcast app or go to: https://open.spotify.com/show/13ygW5EE83FbE3CZeLdUQ6Buy Martin's book:https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Cracked-Over-Head-Reason-ebook/dp/B0BSB8FQT4Find out more about me, Adam Lloyd, & UK True Crimehttps://uktruecrime.comSupport me at Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/UKTrueCrimeBuy Me a Coffeehttps://buymeacoffee.com/uktruecrimepodcastWatch my YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/@Adam-uktruecrime/videosJoin UK True Crime Facebook Grouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/UKTrueCrime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Jenner is joined in ancient Rome by Professor Lucy Grig and comedian Ivo Graham to learn all about Emperor Constantine the Great and the Christianisation of the Roman empire. Born not in Rome but in the Balkans, Constantine's life was shaped by the turbulent politics of the late third century. He grew up as Emperor Diocletian – remembered now as a savage persecutor of Christians – was establishing the Tetrarchy, with four rulers now in control of the empire. One of these was Constantine's father, Constantius. But when Constantius died in York, his son was acclaimed emperor in his place, kicking off a violent civil war. This episode traces Constantine's life, from his childhood through to his elevation as emperor, taking in his extraordinary victory at Milvian Bridge, the vision that allegedly encouraged his conversion to Christianity, and his founding of Constantinople as a New Rome. It also examines his relationship with his mother, later known as Saint Helena, the bloody path he carved to the imperial throne, and his role in the pivotal Council of Nicaea, a landmark event in Christian history. If you're a fan of religious revolutions, bloody Roman power politics, and historical nepo babies, you'll love our episode on Constantine the Great. If you want more Roman rulers, listen to our episodes on the Rise of Julius Caesar, Agrippina the Younger, or Emperor Nero, with Professor Mary Beard and Patton Oswalt. And for more on the Christianisation of the Roman empire, check out our episode on Hypatia of Alexandria. You're Dead To Me is the comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Every episode, Greg Jenner brings together the best names in history and comedy to learn and laugh about the past. Hosted by: Greg Jenner Research by: Auréliane Perrin Written by: Auréliane Perrin, Dr Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow, Dr Emma Nagouse, and Greg Jenner Produced by: Dr Emmie Rose Price-Goodfellow and Greg Jenner Audio Producer: Steve Hankey Production Coordinator: Gill Huggett Senior Producer: Dr Emma Nagouse Executive Editor: Philip Sellars

Der Widerstand von Bauern, SP und Grünen gegen das geplante Freihandelsabkommen mit den Mercosur-Staaten hat im Juni für ein Nein im Nationalrat gesorgt. Vor der Herbstsession stellte sich die Frage, ob das Abkommen durch Konzessionen an beide Seiten eine Mehrheit findet. Alle Themen (02:02) Bauern setzen sich mit Forderungen bei Mercosur-Abkommen durch (06:22) Nachrichtenübersicht (10:52) Die Schwierigkeiten bei der juristischen Aufarbeitung von 9/11 (19:03) Bankenregulierung: Wie die UBS in Bern für ihre Interessen kämpft (24:44) Die Sorgen in Sachsen-Anhalt kurz vor den Wahlen (30:29) Waldbrände in Indonesien: giftiger Rauch auch in Nachbarländern (32:56) Woher kommt das Misstrauen in die Politik auf dem Balkan? (38:21) Der lustigste Wissenschaftsevent der Welt

Ohrem, Christoph www.deutschlandfunk.de, Kultur heute

Neočekivana i potrebna pauza u produkciji Pank Trepezarije (planirana do novembra) dovela je do prevrata koji niko nije očekivao - Arnel Šarić Sharan je vaskrsnuo podcast Radijo! U 34. epizodi ugostio je Luku Marijanovića (Crustalno Jasno, Lopoč, Balkan Eksces...). Pričali su o nadolazećem izdanju festivala Zvučanja, organizaciji koncerata, bendovima u kojima Luka svira i statusu "kontroverzne ličnosti". Ovaj materijal je kolaboracija između ISKonverzacija i Radija, pa je video verzija dostupna na Youtubeu na kanalu @buddhaletina i @izvansvakekontrole. Pridruži nam se na ISK Discordu: https://discord.gg/hZkmBRGrQh  Podrži nas na http://www.patreon.com/arnelsaric  Pišite nam na radijo@onajkojikuca.com Slušaj gdje god i na www.onajkojikuca.com    

The legacy of war criminal Ratko Mladic, and Icelanders reject EU entry talks. Also: Could the far-right AfD soon govern its first state? And why is an iconic moped part of its campaign? Plus, a data center special.

This episode of the Moms of the Lou podcast features Loryn Nalic, owner of Balkan Treat Box and Telva at the Ridge. She just won the 2026 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest. Loryn discusses her journey in the restaurant industry, starting with her Bosnian husband and learning to cook Balkan cuisine. She highlights the difficulties of balancing work and motherhood, the importance of flexibility for working mothers, and the emotional rewards of celebrating achievements and milestones with her children. She also includes recommendations for dining & Balkan cuisine at some of her favorite restaurants in St. Louis!This episode is sponsored by St. Luke's Hospital. St. Luke's is a trusted partner in every phase of your family's health journey. Connect with St. Luke's Hospital on Facebook and Instagram and schedule your appointment today!Chef Loryn Nalic is the chef and co-owner of Balkan Treat Box and Telva at the Ridge in St. Louis, Missouri. What began as a bold little food truck in 2017 has grown into one of the country's most celebrated restaurants, known for its soulful, wood-fired interpretation of Balkan cuisine. In 2023, Loryn and her family expanded their vision with the opening of Telva at the Ridge, a restaurant and café inspired by the rich culinary traditions and evolving flavors of the Balkans. Loryn's culinary journey began long before Balkan Treat Box. She spent years baking bread, working in pastry, cooking, serving, and managing events at some of St. Louis' most respected restaurants. Her path took a transformative turn when she met her husband, Edo, a Bosnian refugee. Through his memories of home, Loryn discovered the cuisine and culture of the Balkans. Together, they traveled throughout the region, learning traditional techniques, tasting regional specialties, and recreating the dishes he missed most.Today, Balkan Treat Box and Telva remain true family businesses. Edo, his brother Emir, and their father Fadil work alongside Loryn every day. Together, they honor the traditions of Balkan cooking while bringing fresh perspectives and creativity to every dish, creating food that celebrates culture, craftsmanship, and community.In 2026, Chef Loryn Nalic received the James Beard Award for Best Chef: Midwest, one of the highest honors in American dining. Prior to her win, she earned four James Beard Award semifinalist nominations and one finalist nomination in the same category, reflecting years of national recognition for her culinary excellence.Her restaurants have also received numerous national and regional accolades, including:• Food & Wine – Best Bites of the Year• Bon Appétit – Top 50 Restaurants in America• St. Louis Business Journal – Best Food Truck• Feast Magazine – Best New Restaurant• St. Louis Magazine A-List – Best Food Truck• Ian Froeb's 100 Best St. Louis Restaurants – #1 Best Restaurant• St. Louis Post-Dispatch – Best New Restaurant• Sauce Magazine – Best New Restaurant and People's Choice AwardLoryn's work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Travel + Leisure, The Wall Street Journal, The Drew Barrymore Show and The Splendid Table. She has served as a guest chef aboard the Windstar James Beard Cruise through the Balkans and is a sought-after speaker at culinary, hospitality, and entrepreneurship conferences. Recognized as one of America's leading voices on Balkan cuisine, Loryn combines personal storytelling with deep culinary expertise to share the traditions, history, and evolving flavors of the region with audiences around the world.We hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! To learn more about Moms of the Lou you can go to stlouismom.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! This episode was produced by St. Louis Mom. It was recorded and edited by STL Bucketlist Studios in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Luft, Elisabeth www.deutschlandfunkkultur.de, Fazit

Blurb:   Daniel Tucker interviews Georgia Kotretsos about her work with the ΤΗΕ ΤΕΛΟΣ SOCIETY which is conceived of as a Arts & Culture Research Lab Observatorium with projects throughout Greece and beyond. This interview was conducted at the Twenty-First International Conference on the Arts in Society conference "Modeling Life Systems: Art, Algorithms, Ecologies" at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece.    Bio: Georgia Kotretsos is a visual artist, researcher, the founder of the nonprofit organization THE ΤΕΛΟΣ SOCIETY, Arts & Culture Research Lab Observatorium, in Athens, Greece and the publisher of TTS Press, which operates in the field of cultural studies and art research in Greece, the Balkans, the Mediterranean, and the Middle East. TTS focuses on the Greek periphery, the islands, and remote areas. It creates interdisciplinary teams tailored for each project, working collaboratively on site-specific intangible projects that uncover the unique aspects of each locale. TTS publications are available at the following bookstores: Politeia, Ianos, Museum of Cycladic Art, Iambos, Pixel,and Public (online). Through these endeavors, THE TEΛΟΣ SOCIETY highlights the importance of contemporary art and cultural heritage while fostering new creative perspectives and audiences. She holds an MFA in Fine Arts from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (USA, 2004), where she studied on a full merit-based scholarship, and a BFA from the Durban Institute of Technology in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa (2000), where she relocated as a teenager during the country's post-apartheid transition. Her work systematically critiques conventional theoretical positions on viewing and perceiving artworks, seeking—through liberatory and anarchic visual practices—to reveal that the experience of viewing is site-specific, and that the emancipation of the viewer is a crucial source of artistic knowledge. Her research-based approach—whether in the form of artwork, text, or interview—resists traditional forms and historical modes of acquiring knowledge, proposing alternative methodologies for its creation and reception. Her work has been presented both in Greece and internationally, including at the Onassis Art Center and the Asia Society in New York, the 4th Thessaloniki Biennale of Contemporary Art, the Tinguely Museum (Basel), La Kunsthalle (Mulhouse), the Macedonian Museum of Contemporary Art (Thessaloniki), and the Contemporary Art Museum of St. Louis. She has held seven solo exhibitions and participated in numerous significant international initiatives, including the 56th Venice Biennale, MediaImpact in Moscow, and FIELD MEETING in New York. From 2006 to 2010, she co-founded the independent art space Boots Contemporary Art Space in St. Louis, USA—an alternative contemporary art laboratory—and served as editor-in-chief of BootPrint, a biannual journal by and for artists. From 2009 to 2013, she served as a columnist for Art21 Magazine of PBS Arts Feature in New York, with her column Inside the Artist's Studio. In 2014, her writing was also published on LABKULTUR.TV in Germany. In 2019, Kotretsos published a report on the arts in Greece reflecting on the decade of recession 2008-18 entitled "Athens is the Only Cave in the World that has a Skylight" for the Field Journal in the US.  Her works are held in private collections, including the National Bank of Greece, the Mamidakis Foundation, and others. More information about her work can be found at:  www.georgiakotretsos.com | www.thetelossociety.com  Georgia Kotretsos portrait for RTIN by Kostas Pappas and the TTS Logo

We are back after our August break! In this episode of the Talk Eastern Europe Deep Dive, Alexandra Karppi speaks with James Ker-Lindsay, professor and specialist on conflict, security and diplomacy, with particular expertise on the Western Balkans. They discuss the increasingly complicated geopolitical landscape across the Balkans and wider Eastern Europe.The conversation covers the stalled political processes in Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro's progress towards EU membership, and the growing divergence between Washington and Brussels over how to approach the region. They also examine the Trump administration's hanging engagement with the Balkans and why US business interests appear to be playing a larger role in its regional policy.Alexandra and James also look at Russia's war against Ukraine, Moscow's influence in the region and the possibility of increasingly aggressive hybrid operations against NATO members, particularly the Baltic states and Poland. Finally, they explore Turkey's increasingly independent foreign policy, its relationship with Russia and the United States, and why Ankara – alongside Belgrade and Baku – has become an increasingly important player in the emerging geopolitical order.Talk Eastern Europe is the podcast from New Eastern Europemagazine - your trusted source for in-depth analysis and expert perspectives on Central and Eastern Europe, Russia, and the post-Soviet space.ABOUT THIS PODCASTWe publish twice weekly!Every Tuesday: Expert Interviews featuring deep dives with leading analysts, journalists, and scholarsEvery Friday: Weekly News Roundup with essential updates and commentary on the latest developmentsAvailable on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all majorplatforms.Read the New Eastern Europe Magazine Bimonthly publication with exclusive long-form analysis.https://neweasterneurope.eu/become-a-member-of-new-eastern-europe/Support us on PatreonJoin our community for bonus content, early access,behind-the-scenes insights, and access to our exclusive WhatsApp group where we discuss the news in real-time. https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeSubscribe to the Brief Eastern Europe NewsletterWeekly briefing sent out every Monday with news updates,expert commentary, and our editorial picks - free to your inbox: https://briefeasterneurope.eu/subscribeFOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neweasterneuropemag/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewEasternEurope/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-eastern-europe/

durée : 00:05:04 - Les Matins de France Culture - par : Alexandre Morales - Les scientifiques ont identifié neuf espèces de protées différentes. Un pas de plus dans la conservation de ces salamandres cavernicoles d'Europe de l'Est. - invités : Christophe Dufresnes Chercheur en biologie évolutive, maître de conférence au Muséum national d'histoire naturelle de Paris et responsable scientifique de la collection amphibiens du muséum. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

If you want to try NordVPN, head over to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/terracepod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for a free 30-day, money-back guarantee. Craig Fowler, Gary Cocker and Graeme Thewliss discuss the six Scottish Premiership matches from the weekend, including a mad game between St Mirren and Motherwell, Dundee United brutally exposing Kilmarnock's defensive incompetence, Jacob Devaney inspiring Hibs to victory, knackered Hearts surviving a nervy second half, the positives and negatives from Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's performance, and Rangers getting their first win from a low quality encounter at Pittodrie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A historian helps us re-envision Europe's eastern half, from the Baltics to the Balkans, with a lively account of how most of the region's countries have modernized since the Cold War, and of the challenges they face today. And an American-born artist and creative-writing teacher shares her joy of being "Welsh by choice," telling us of Welsh words that describe feelings we don't easily express in English. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

After more than two years held hostage by Hamas, and almost a year since his release, Evyatar David speaks to Bianna in his first international interview about his horrific ordeal and overcoming the trauma his still lives with today. He also shares how he and his fellow former hostages are finding hope and joy as they fight to rebuild their lives. Then, the Trump administration's secretive deportation deals involving more than 30 countries and worth millions of dollars; CNN's Isobel Yeung travels to the Central African Republic to speak to U.S. migrants sent to there despite having no ties to the nation. And as tributes continue to pour in for the late and great Dolly Parton, folk singer Judy Collins reflects on her friendship with the beloved country music icon and what it was like to collaborate with her musically. Plus from the archives, Christiane's confrontation with the so-called 'Butcher of Bosnia'. As the notorious Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladić dies behind bars we look back at how he oversaw the massacre of thousands of Muslim men and boys in the 1990s during the Balkans wars. Air date: August 29, 2026 Guests: Evyatar David Judy Collins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jochens kleiner Dackel am großen Strand, Michis Mischling in Südtirol, Städtetrips für vier Pfoten, die hundefreundlichsten Reiseziele wie Großbritannien, die Küste oder die Berge - in dieser Folge bekommt ihr alles: Tolle Geschichten, Orte, Hotels, Regionen, Tipps & Erfahrungsberichte. Wir berichten von unseren Hunden Lisa und Candy, von guten und schlechten Erlebnissen. Wir besprechen Optionen für Transport wie Bahn, Flugzeug, Fähre und Unterkünfte wie Hotel, Fewo und Camper. Und: Wir lassen EUCH zu Wort kommen, die wahren Experten für den Urlaub auf vier Pfoten, der schon mal anders ist aber so viel wertvoller und toll, dass man ohne ihn kaum noch kann :) Willkommen in einer ganz besonnen Folge, einer Herzensangelegenheit sozusagen, voller Tierliebe und Reiselust und Spaß.Tolle Hotels für Urlaub mit (und natürlich auch ohne) Hund:Das wundervolle Gästehaus Bakkerie im Arthotel Bakker/Insellust Resort Borkum.Das Romantik Hotel Le Val d'Amblève in Belgien.Die Villa Verde in Südtirol.Unsere Werbepartner findet ihr hier. https://www.reisenreisen.info/p/unsere-werbepartnerinnenMehr Reisen Reisen gibt es bei Instagram https://www.instagram.com/reisenreisen.podcast/?hl=de oder auf reisenreisen.infoAbboniere unseren Newsletter unter https://www.reisenreisen.info/p/newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support us on Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Gladio Free Europe returns to the lofty walls of Troy for a continuing discussion of the Bronze Age background of the Greek epic tradition with Alexander Thatcher @ThatchEffendi.Calling in from Turkey, Alexander explores the Anatolian, Balkan, and Caucasian resonances of the works of Homer, from the parallel martial values of the heroes of the Iliad and those of the Ossetian Nart Sagas to the use of Albanian traditional music in Christopher Nolan's recent adaptation of The Odyssey. Later on, Liam and Russian Sam dig through the Hittite imperial archives to find scattered references of conflicts and characters on the western fringe of the Bronze Age world, that of Mycenaean Greece. These ancient aristocratic adventurers were clearly involved in Anatolian affairs, likely as both mercenaries and marauders. Of particular interest is the evidence of Greek or Ahhiyawan activity in the city of Troy or Wilusa, particularly under the rule of the enigmatic King Alaksandu — a figure of indeterminate origin who is both the earliest known bearer of the name Alexander and a possible historical analogue to the legendary prince Paris. Both archaeology and literature reveal strong similarities between the world of the Anatolian Bronze Age and the Mycenaean Greeks and Trojans as described by Homer. In addition to the notable physical similarities between Mycenaean palaces and Anatolian citadels such as Wilusa and Hattusa, we can identify clear parallels between the early Greek poetry of Homer and Hesiod with surviving Hittite religious texts.No discussion of the Bronze Age context of the Trojan War could be complete without wild speculation about the mysterious Sea Peoples, who Egyptian and Hittite records assert laid waste to ancient settlements all across the Eastern Mediterranean. Though the invocation of these Sea Peoples in Christopher Nolan's film has led to criticism by some scholars, it is now evident that the activities of these interlopers were both a cause and a symptom of the 12th-century collapse of the entire Bronze Age symptom. Mycenaean Greeks were found among the victims and the vultures of this chaotic time. While their network of palace economies would collapse, and their original writing system would be lost, Greek-speakers would also expand far across the sea in this period. These Sea Peoples would lay the foundation for later maritime dominance in the Iron Age and leave a fascinating footprint not only in the works of Homer, but also the Hebrew Bible.

In this special episode, contemporary artist Erdiola Kanda Mustafaj joins EMPIRE LINES live, to discuss memory, displacement and the politics of image-making in Albania and the Western Balkans, through their ongoing photography project, Pasqyra e Lëndës (Sommarium, or 'mirror of matter').This episode was recorded live as part of the public programme for Summit Photo 2026, organised by the Royal Geographical Society, Photoworks, and the Royal Photographic Society, supported by the Italian Cultural Institute in London, in July 2026. Erdiola's research will be exhibited at the conclusion of her Hidden Narratives Residency in 2027: rgs.org/events/summit-photo For more about Margaret Masson Hardie Hasluck, read Object Collections: Contemporary Encounters with Ethnographic Photography in Britain and the Balkans, an essay commissioned by the School of Visual Arts (SVA) in New York, in the Brooklyn Rail: brooklynrail.org/2026/07/special-report/object-collections-contemporary-encounters-with-ethnographic-photography-in-britain-and-the-balkans/PRODUCER: Jelena Sofronijevic.Follow EMPIRE LINES on Instagram: ⁠⁠instagram.com/empirelinespodcast⁠⁠Support EMPIRE LINES on Patreon: ⁠⁠patreon.com/empirelinesEMPIRE LINES is a project within the ecosystem of Radical Ecology (2026-2027).

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Guest Brian Sampson is currently on a bike adventure connecting up 1000 places to see before you die. In this update he gives us the lowdown on what it's like to go cycling in Scotland, Belgium and the Netherlands. If you are planning on riding in Scotland you'll love the ease of wildcamping there and hiking ot the top of Goatfell, the highest peak on the Isle of Arran should definitely make it on your list. But beware of the midges and ticks!Then Brian shares his thoughts on the cycling infrastructure in the Netherlands as well as how he actually plans out his cycle routes. Working out how to join the dots of places he wants to see on a google map and then the reality of physically standing in the Grand Place in Brussels, and then taking in the history right at the site of the the battle of Waterloo. Be sure to give Brian a follow via his instagram - @Brian.Sampson4 to keep up to date with his bike adventure. He is now currently making his way through Europe and the Balkans and plans to wrap up this leg of the journey in Athens, Greece.  Check out the Elkhorn Rack from Old Man Mountain Support the showBuy me a coffee!I'm an affiliate for a few brands I genuinely use and recommend including:

Listen to a sampling of some of the 2026 New York Guitar Festival, with pieces by the duo of Goran Ivanovic and Fareed Haque and Pierre Bensusan recorded live in August at Bryant Park. Guitarist Goran Ivanovic is Croatian-born, while Fareed Haque is of Pakistani and Chilean descent.  Both now live in Chicago, and their music is a deep dish pie of South Asian, Latin, and Balkan ingredients, liberally spiced with improvisation. Hear some of their Balkan-South Asian-Latin fusion, recorded live at the first night of the 2026 New York Guitar Festival. Topansko oro 2. IndoBalkan 3. Gypsy Circus Then, Algerian-born French guitarist Pierre Bensusan plays in the open tuning system known as DADGAD. Bensusan draws on Celtic traditional and North African music, adding improvisation, vocalise, and electronic effects to create his own sonic world. Listen to some of his set from the second night of the 2026 New York Guitar Festival. Hekimolu 2. The Alchemist 3. Intuit Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Unknown Broadcast boards four old-time radio train mysteries where every timetable points toward danger. CBS Radio Mystery Theater, Escape, Suspense, and The Whistler send us through a forgotten station, Balkan intrigue aboard the Orient Express, a supernatural railway warning, and one very expensive ride to nowhere. Your ticket is already punched. Please do not ask who is sitting in the empty compartment.▣ The Train Stops — At a forgotten station where no passenger train should stop, an old railway watcher hears the timetable come alive again.✦ Orient Express — A businessman bound for Istanbul finds an armed stranger in his compartment and is pulled into a rushing night of Balkan intrigue.⚑ The Signalman — A haunted railway worker receives impossible warnings beside a dark tunnel, each one arriving just ahead of disaster.✉ Ticket to Nowhere — A driver hears a passenger boast of a fortune and quietly changes the destination from a country lodge to murder.The radio suspense is over, but the last train is still approaching—and this station has not existed for years.

This week, the Trump administration announced that $2 billion will be given to faith-based organizations providing humanitarian aid, including World Vision, Samaritan's Purse, and Compassion International. We're re-airing a segment in which Mindy Belz discusses the shuttering of USAID during the second Trump administration and why the US has historically offered help abroad. Then, President Trump nominated a new inspector general for the Department of the Interior, who will oversee any review of the recent controversy surrounding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation. Trump nominated Dennis Kirk, an author of The Heritage Foundation's Project 2025. We revisit a conversation between Mike Cosper and David Graham, author of The Project, about the policy ideas behind Project 2025 and how the administration has been enacting them. Finally, tradwives are having a moment, thanks in part to the summer's popular book Yesteryear. Nicole Martin, Russell Moore, Mike Cosper, and Clarissa Moll discuss the phenomenon of tradwives and theobros, as well as how to discern what is genuine and offer true hospitality. REFERENCED IN THE SHOW: After Aid Cuts, US Announces $2 Billion for Christian Groups - CT Emily Belz The Project: How Project 2025 is Reshaping America - David A. Graham GO DEEPER WITH THE BULLETIN: Join the conversation at our Substack. Find us on YouTube. Rate and review the show in your podcast app of choice. ABOUT THE GUESTS: Mindy Belz is a journalist who has covered wars and victims of conflict in Afghanistan, Syria, Iraq, Sudan, and the Balkans. She recounts some of her experiences in a 2016 award-winning book, They Say We Are Infidels. She is the former senior editor at World magazine and has done writing and editing for Christianity Today. David Graham is a journalist based in Durham, North Carolina. He is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he covers politics, criminal justice, music, and other topics. His coverage of the 2020 presidential election won the 2021 Toner Prize for Excellence in National Political Reporting. He was previously editor of The Atlantic's politics section, which won a Webby Award. Nicole Martin serves Christianity Today as President and CEO. She has more than 25 years of nonprofit, academic, ministry leadership, and church engagement experience and has served at CT since 2023 as Chief Impact Officer and most recently Chief Operating Officer. ABOUT THE BULLETIN: The Bulletin is a twice-weekly news analysis podcast from Christianity Today, with editor-at-large Russell Moore. Each episode offers commentary on current events and headlining news with a roundtable of premier guests, and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world The Bulletin listeners get 25% off CT. Go to https://orderct.com/THEBULLETIN to learn more. “The Bulletin” is a production of Christianity Today Host: Alexa Copeland Associate Producer: Alexa Copeland Editing and Mix: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Rick Szuecs Music: Dan Phelps Executive Producer: Erik Petrik Senior Producer: Matt Stevens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's it like to be a travel writer—not just a travel writer, but one who focuses on cycling? Alex Crevar is a New York Times contributor who specializes in stories about the Balkan region. His resume includes a variety of outlets, including Adventure Cycling, but when you can say you're an ongoing contributor to the New York Times, your resume need not be long, but part of what makes his story so interesting is the way he has used his expertise to improve the experience of the cyclo-tourist visiting the region.

3 Hours and 13 MinutesPG-13Thomas777 is a revisionist historian and a fiction writer.Here, in one file, are the 3 episodes Thomas777 did with Pete covering the 1990's Balkans Wars.Episode 1: The 1990's Balkan Wars - Part 1 - 'The Homeland War' w/ Thomas777Episode 2: The 1990's Balkan Wars - Part 2 - WW2 Context - w/ Thomas777Episode 3: The 1990's Balkan Wars - Part 3 - The Hostilities - w/ Thomas777Thomas' SubstackThomas777 MerchandiseThomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 1"Thomas' Book "Steelstorm Pt. 2"Thomas on TwitterThomas' CashApp - $7homas777Pete and Thomas777 'At the Movies'Support Pete on His WebsitePete's PatreonPete's SubstackPete's SubscribestarPete's GUMROADPete's VenmoPete's Buy Me a CoffeePete on FacebookPete on TwitterBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-quinones-show--6071361/support.