Podcasts about Balkans

Hello!Have you heard of Avgotaraho and Trahana?Two very different, interesting ingredients and dishes from Greece's vast menu.Let me take you into a journey with the nomadic transhumanism shepherds of the Balkans and down to the labyrinthine lagoons and wetland of West Greece in Messolonghi where Lord Byron made a heroic last stance giving his life for Greece's independence and freedom.There a part of what used to be called Roumeli region, from around November through April, it is the season for lavraki (sea bass), the rockfish govios (goby), and a small local shrimp, roughly an inch long, that is fried and eaten whole. November also marks the beginning of the saltwater eel season, which is a very important local fish commercially—most of it is exported directly to Italy, and there much of it is consumed in Comoccio, south of Venice, where eel is the national dish...Well today's episode is all about them, their history, lineage and how they are made and eaten! Listen, get hungry and repeat! :-)Enjoy!Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-delicious-legacy. If you love to time-travel through food and history why not join us at https://plus.acast.com/s/the-delicious-legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Stavridis is a retired U.S. Navy Admiral and New York Times bestselling author. From 2006 to 2009, Admiral Stavridis served as Commander of U.S. Southern Command, and from 2009 to 2013, he served as Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, overseeing global operations in Afghanistan, Libya, the Balkans and Syria. Following his time in the military, he served as the Dean of the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. He holds a PhD in international relations, is the Vice Chair at the global investment firm The Carlyle Group, is Chair of the Rockefeller Foundation, and is the Chief International Security Analyst for NBC News. His latest book, THE RESTLESS WAVE, is available now. . To learn more about James, follow him on Facebook @james.stavridis and on X @stavridisj . SPONSORS CRY HAVOC – A Tom Reece Thriller https://www.officialjackcarr.com/books/targeted-beirut/ Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web at http://jackcarr.co/bcm and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA.com  BCM Jack Carr MOD 4 pistol grip. Get yours here- https://bravocompanyusa.com/bcm-jack-carr-mod-4-pistol-grip-black/ SIG: Sig Sauer 1911 X. Learn more here- https://www.sigsauer.com/1911-xfull.html Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here - https://jackcarr.co/gear

VT Radio welcomes VT Writer and Correspondent for VT Foreign Policy, Drago from Serbia, to discuss the Trump Cabinet, RFK and the next 4 years, and individuals in the Trump Circle of Power, Israel, Huckabee, and the rest of Trump's plan.Drago from SerbiaPart 3 of 3As a Senior Editor at the now-defunct Fort Russ News, Drago 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 his articles (nearly 1,500 of them are still available on the Web Archives).Drago is also active on social networks (particularly Facebook and Telegram), where he is 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 has since moved to Telegram, so they are slowly working toward rebuilding that following (Telegram).Many other media have republished his work, the most prominent of which are (Global Research), Southfront, Anti-Empire, and respected Serbian publications such as Politika. For the last two years, he has been a daily contributor to the BRICS Information Portal.ResourcesSUPPORT VT and  Subscribe to our Monthly MembershipDONATE:  Make a one-time DonationSHOP OFFICIAL VT MERCH

Samantha Amanda Tiningrow Kenney is a junior studying International Affairs. Being born and raised in Guam, she grew up in a bicultural household with her dad from Boston and her mom from the Federated States of Micronesia. She is on the Gordon women's soccer team, the student athletic advisory council, and intern coordinator for the World Evangelical Alliance. Sam will be studying in the Balkans this spring as she is interested in peace, conflict, and reconciliation.

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While Offline is on a break this week, enjoy some of the best moments from the Crooked subscription exclusive show Terminally Online. Listen to learn more than you ever needed to know about the nuanced art of Balkan breakfast, RFK's horny TikTok history, the ghosts in Tucker Carlson's bedroom, and the complex backstory of the Costco Guys.If you want more, head to Crooked.com/Friends and subscribe! You'll get Terminally Online and other subscriber shows, and it's the best way to support Crooked Media as we build an independent, progressive media company.

What's a topic that always comes up when you're with your friends?This week on Wine Chats, we're chatting abut Lindalin's favourite thing and the conversation that comes up any time she's in the room - poops and farts. It's the perfect topic to lift Bildo's shitty mood. From fun facts to stinky confessions, this episode has it all - even a live, in the studio fart.What's not poopy? The amazing Podrum Food & Liquor, who sponsored this episode with their Bikicki Moma 2022 Traminac.~~Welcome to Podrum Food & Liquor, your online destination for authentic Balkan specialties delivered straight to your door across Australia. Whether you're craving the rich flavours of Ajvar or the bold spirit of Rakija, they bring the essence of Balkan cuisine and culture right to your table. Use code WINE CHATS to receive 10% discount when you spend $100.~~We have loads of news coming up so join our mailing list NOW and don't miss out on any important info!Got thoughts about this episode? We're all ears - email us at winechatspodcast@gmail.comClick here to subscribe to Wine Chats on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../wine-chats.../id1465825972Watch us on YouTube and subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwLet's have some TikTok fun together:https://www.tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastAre there thoughts about this episode that you'd like to share? Let's chat on Insta! Join the conversation - instagram.com/winechatspodcastAnd make sure you check out our website where all our content comes to live: https://winechatspodcast.comThank you for listening and following along! We heart you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Podržite nas na Patreonu - https://www.patreon.com/historycast. . Jugoslavija ostaje tema koja inspiriše brojne debate, jer je njeno nasleđe i dalje prisutno - bilo u vidu nostalgije, političkih ideja ili kulturnih uticaja. Za ljubitelje istorije, ona je neiscrpnu izvor priča o ljudima, idejama i događajima koji su oblikovali ne samo Balkan, već i šire regije sveta. U današnjoj epizodi, naša istoričarka umetnosti Jovana Milovanović sa koleginicom Biljanom Crvenković razgovara o tome kako se sećamo Jugoslavije.

Die Boyz auf Tour: Die, wo sich bewegen, haben Slowenien besucht. Andi & Ralle sind in diesem Jahr einmal quer durch das kleine EU-Land, die Brücke zum Balkan, gereist. Einmal im Sommer, einmal im Winter. Dabei waren die beiden Hardcore-Nofluencer wie immer auf der Suche nach der ultimativen Sportaction und kulinarischer Eskapaden. Soča Tal, Krajnska Gora, Ljubljana – Slowenien bietet für jeden Reisegeschmack etwas. Grünste Landschaften, weite Ebenen, traumhafte Alpenpanoramen und klare Seen, dazu ein bunter Sport-Mix aus Ski, Bike, Kajak hin zu Museen und feinsten Speisen. Slowenien holt die Altstars der Podcastszene so richtig ab. Was die Jungs dort alles erlebt haben? Lauscht gerne rein.

Im 7. Jahrhundert erlebte das Volk der Slawen große politische und landschaftliche Veränderungen. Aber nicht nur sie, sondern auch das Byzantinische Reich, was nicht nur die östliche Mittelmeerküste, sondern auch die Slawen im Balkan beeinflusste Während Byzanz von inneren Krisen geplagt wurde, setzten die Slawen und Awaren ihre Expansion fort und brachten den Balkan und weite Gebiete in ihre Hand. Im 7. Jahrhundert begannen die Slawen, ihre kulturellen und sozialen Strukturen zu entwickeln. Wir blicken zu der Entstehung der ersten slawischen-Festungen und die damit verbundene Umgestaltung der Landschaft – ein markanter Wendepunkt in der Geschichte des mittelalterlichen Europas. Mein Buch "Historische Darstellung der Wikinger: Living History und Reenactment für Einsteiger" Link zum Buch auf Amazon Unterstützt den Podcast auf KoFi Folgt Reise durchs Mittelalter auf Instagram Anfragen an: reisedurchsmittelalter@gmail.com Intro She Moved Through the Fair by Sláinte | https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Slinte Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ Enthaltene Musik Sunguard by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Wayfarer by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Shelter Song by Alexander Nakarada (CreatorChords) | https://creatorchords.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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Skateboardpodden satte sig ner på tumanhand i väntan på nästa gäst och snackade lite om: Roller derby, longboard-dans, Brasiliens snygga flagga och likaledes snygga befolkning, och lite om Järnvägsgrillen i Lule. Namn som nämndes: Micke Larsson, Ugandas svar på Micke Larsson, Simon ”Chippen” Svensson, Jonatan Unge, Magnus Gyllenberg, Bob Burnquist, John Magnusson, och han den där snubben från Balkan som åker på knäna. Bilden är nån sån töntig AI-bild. Men Mathias har sagt att den funkar och att den är snyggare än amerikanska flaggan. ————————————————— Om du gillar det vi gör.Swisha en krona eller två till: 0735-102810
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While Lovett or Leave It is on a break this week, enjoy some of the best moments from the Crooked subscription exclusive show Terminally Online. Listen to learn more than you ever needed to know about the nuanced art of Balkan breakfast, RFK's horny TikTok history, the ghosts in Tucker Carlson's bedroom, and the complex backstory of the Costco Guys.If you want more, head to Crooked.com/Friends and subscribe! You'll get Terminally Online and other subscriber shows, and it's the best way to support Crooked Media as we build an independent, progressive media company.

Send me a Text Message!NOVEMBER 2024I'm currently in Tirana, Albania, and it's been amazing to settle into a great routine. From savoring incredible traditional dishes to exploring breathtaking spots like Djit Mountain and Bunk'Art 2, every moment has been a blend of discovery and balance. Whether it's hitting the gym, indulging in comfort food, or taking time to relax and recharge, I'm reminded how important it is to embrace life's rhythm. With big changes ahead, I'm gearing up to leave Tirana and head to Portugal—starting in Porto and then diving into new adventures in Faro.Website  I  Instagram  I  Twitter  I  LinkedIn  I  YouTubeEmail: actorbobtapper@gmail.comIn this episode:Adjusting to daily life in TiranaRestaurants and authentic Albanian dishesDajti Mountain National ParkBunk'd Art2Onward and back to PortugalAirBnbBook your stay!Dajti Mountain National ParkTake the cable car up Dajti Mountain - the longest cableway in the Balkans. Not only do you get an amazing view, but you can hike, horseback ride, zip line, and much more!Bunk'd Art2BUNK'ART 2 is the second phase of an historical-cultural project that is focused on the preservation of the collective memory and on telling the story of the communist regime, including the horrors of that regime. Support the show

Hope you enjoyed the last episode, and now for something completely different! Sort of, since this psychic has been known to have some spot-on visions, never took to a stage like some brothers, ahem, and may have made some other, very outlandish predictions!Meet seer, mystic, and healer Baba Vanga, the star of this story. Point-of-view, its the early 1900's, you lost your mother and went blind, but gained some other senses.. so what do you do? Help people of course! But also maybe you make some predictions about world wars, alien intelligence and human evolution, and agreed with Nostradamus?It's a bumpy ride, so get comfy and get ready to listen to the life and times of the "Nostradamus of the Balkans"!Darkcast Network Promo of the Week: Sinister Story Hour! check us out on socials and give us a 5-star rating on your podcast app!!

Traemos la crónica del recién terminado Mundial Montréal, con algunas de las propuestas más interesantes que pudimos ver allí en directo. También disfrutamos con nuevos discos que presentamos en esta edición. Suenan aires de Luisiana, persas, andinos, canadienses, de los pueblos indígenas de Norteamérica, mexicanos, andaluces, gallegos, vascos, finlandeses, escoceses, polacos y de la música de los gitanos de los Balcanes. We bring the chronicle of the recently concluded Mundial Montréal, featuring some of the most interesting proposals we experienced live. We also enjoy new albums presented in this edition. The sounds span from Louisiana, Persian, Andean, Canadian, Indigenous North American, Mexican, Andalusian, Galician, Basque, Finnish, Scottish, Polish, and the music of the Roma from the Balkans. – Benoît LeBlanc – Patat-la kwit – Mô kouzin mô kouzinn – Le Winston Band – Lâche la patate – Winston Express – Nimkii & The Niniis – Wiingashk – LFS5 – Duo Perse-Inca – Chupuro – Échos des montagnes / Echoes of the mountains – Chapulines – Bemba y tablao – Bululú – Fandila – La tierra girando – La fuerza de la costumbre – Carmela, Came López – Regina. O ramo [+ Pandeireteiras de Toutón] – Vinde todas – Markku Lepistö – Euskadi Express [+ Xabi Aburruzaga] – Duos – Simon Thacker & Justyna Jablonska – Ibrahim [+ Masha Natanson]- Songs of the Roma – Tamar Ilana & Ventanas – Azadi – Azadi – (Markku Lepistö – Balkan breakfast [+ Leija Lautamaja] – Duos) 📸 Simon Thacker & Justyna Jablonska

Deel 2 van het gesprek met Erik van de Boom, maker van de Balken Kust fietsroute. We leren de maker nog meer kennen in een openhartig gesprek tussen Erik en mij. Over cyclisch fietsen, in de seizoenen en de relatie van het leven en het fietsen. Veel inspiratie en luister plezier! ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/henrik-kos/subscribe

In this special episode of Restorative Works!, host Claire de Mezerville López welcomes Kethlin Lorincz and is joined by co-host Maia Chochua, vice chair of the European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ), to celebrate Restorative Justice Week. This episode is part of a special series, "Restorative Justice in Local Communities Around the World," created in partnership with the EFRJ. Kethlin shares her unique journey, starting as a victim-offender mediator at just 18, and how her work now focuses on resolving disputes in neighborhoods across Finland. Through real-life stories, she illustrates how restorative practices can repair relationships, rebuild trust, and foster peace—even in situations fraught with tension and fear. From victim-offender mediation to community and workplace conflict resolution, Kethlin highlights Finland's innovative approach to restorative justice. Her work reflects the power of restorative justice to create safer, more connected communities. This episode dives deep into the practical applications of restorative practices in community settings, underscoring the importance of dialogue, empowerment, and compassion in resolving conflicts. Kethlin Lorincz is a lawyer, mediator, trainer, and former peacekeeper. She has been a restorative practitioner since she was 18 years old when she became a victim-offender mediator at the municipality level. Studies in law school and interest in international conflicts took her to the Middle East and the Balkans where she worked in difficult conflict environments in the field of crisis management. Currently, Kethlin works at the Finnish Forum for Mediation NGO where she supervises the Community Mediation Centre as a director. The Centre specializes in mediating community disputes by addressing disturbances, tensions, and difficult situations in neighborhoods and living communities all over Finland. Furthermore, the Centre promotes dialogue, good relations, and general safety by training companies and networks to use restorative tools to diffuse disputes and confrontations in residential communities. Maia Chochua is a lawyer from the country of Georgia, serves as the vice chair of the EFRJ, and is a senior legal adviser in the EU-funded Project Advancing Reforms in the Justice Sector in Georgia. Maia holds the position of Rule of Law Adviser at the DAI Europe Business Unit of Governance and Social Development. With 26 years of experience in justice reform, Maia has held senior roles within USAID and European Union-funded projects supporting the development of justice sector improvement and governance in Georgia. Her expertise encompasses various critical areas such as judicial reform, liberalization of criminal justice policy, capacity building of criminal justice institutions, strengthening the bar and legal aid services, law enforcement and corrections systems, reforming the juvenile justice system, and promoting the application of restorative justice and restorative practices. Maia has been instrumental in developing and implementing the Juvenile Justice Code and restorative practices in Georgia. She is a fellow of the Salzburg Global Seminar on Youth Violence, Safety, and Justice and firmly believes that the widespread application of restorative justice and restorative practices is key to building safe societies. Tune in to hear about the EFRJ's efforts to make restorative justice accessible to everyone across Europe and beyond.

Många undrar varför jag skrivit en så mörk roman, berättar Goran Vojnovi för P1 Kulturs reporter Lina Kalmteg. För att vi lever i mörka tider. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. Författaren Goran Vojnovićs första roman ”Blattejävlar” blev en succé i hemlandet Slovenien när den kom ut 2008. Den handlar om tonårskillen Marko som söker sig själv efter kriget i det forna Jugoslavien.Goran Vojnović sa att han aldrig skulle skriva en uppföljare, men världsläget gjorde det omöjligt att inte återvända till Marko. Nu i höst kom den fristående romanen ”Blatten återvänder” på svenska.P1 Kulturs Lina Kalmteg har träffat Goran Vojnović.

Gazeteciler Cengiz Erdinç ve Mehveş Evin, “Türkiye'nin Uyuşturucu Gerçeği” serisinin ikinci bölümüyle karşınızda... Kısa Dalga, “Türkiye'nin Uyuşturucu Gerçeği” dosyasını açıyor. Türkiyeli yeni nesil suç çeteleri, kartelleşme sürecinde… Varoşlardaki isyandan çıkıp uyuşturucu ve silah kaçakçılığıyla işlerini büyüten bu çetelerin en belirgin özellikleri; kural tanımamaları ve ölçülerinin olmaması. Bir polis memurunu da hedefine alabilir, Balkan mafyasının liderini de. Kürtçe rap dinleyebilir ama kurt işareti de yapabilir. Çukur dizisinde tasvir edilen dünyaya çok benzeyen bu yeni nesil çetelerin ortaya çıkışında neler rol oynadı? Organize suçun patlamasında 90'lardaki köy boşaltmaların, gayrı nizami harbın etkisi ne? Sedat Peker'in ima ettiği, Zeta Karteli gibi “polis ve asker kökenli” yapılar artık Türkiye için de bir tehdit mi? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MMO # 147 is in before Turkey Day! We “Hold Space” for the drones hitting Ukraine. Compare the economics of warfare, and get an opinion from Ian Bremmer that might actually be of substance. Romania held a presidential election with SHOCKING results. Will a hard, soft, or flaccid rightwinger take command in the heart of the Balkans? China has been inside the US Telecomm system for over a year and the citizens of Lithuania got a special delivery from German DHL. There’s a healthy discussion about Laos and SouthEast Asian in general. I teach John about the Hmong peoples and some of their traditions. Ron Paul has become a Federalist and gives us his opinion on some of Trump’s projected policies. Finally, we have a Thanksgiving segment that will leave everyone hungry for that salty T-bird.   Art: SurveyorJose gets his Threepeat Victory with his rendition of a “Jizz-Free” Turkey.  Think you can beat his ….. art? Send your talent to dan@mmo.show and John@mmo.show   Enjoy the Offensive? Consider donating at http://mmo.show/donate   Associate Executive Producers for MMO #147: Trashman, the Okie Smokie Dokie Guy!   Fiat Fun Coupon Donators: Sam S. of the Beargrass and Bourblandia Boobs and Beer Hempress Emily M. Joshua T. (NEW RECRUIT ALERT!!!!!!)   This weeks Sat Slingers: petar        | 50,000 | BAG DADDY BOOSTER! He likes the show! jasper89      | 3,400 boolysteed    | 2,222 jasper89      | 146 user75635113 | 100       Shownotes Ep 147   Wicked             Hold Space Original             Explainer   Ukraine             CNN Drone Attack on Kiev   Hong Kong             Jimmy Lai questioned in HK Court   Laos             Tourist Alcohol Poisoning BBC Operation Barrel Roll CFR Laotian Protests Laotian Drug Crackdown China Debt Trap   SE Asia             Philippines Typhoon             Death Row Release Indonesia             Aussie Drug Smuggling Lover   Immigration             Texas DPS rep on FOX             Rand Paul on FTN             GMA Deportation Coverage             ARTICLE: Heritage Foundation Birthright Citizenship Misinterpretation             World News Tonight Deportation Coverage             Trump on Birthright Citizenship   Hellthcare             Rand Paul on FTN   Tarrifs             Rand Paul on FTN                  Taxes and Cuts   Gaetz             THREAD: Extortion tied to FL sex trafficking tax collector Joel Greenburg, Iranian                                          hostage Rob Levinson             Bob Levinson Wife             Bob Kent on Chris Cuomo CNN   Canada             Trudeau condemns anti-NATO protests in Montreal   Thanksgiving             Loudmouth Butterball             Rabbit Hole             Turkeys Full ISO Clip   Kamala             Democrat Money

Discussion Highlights:Europe's preparedness—or lack thereof—for the second Trump presidency.Challenges to EU strategic autonomy and transatlantic relations.The role of defense contracts and energy dependencies in shaping Europe's policies.The EU's internal struggles: technocracy vs. democracy and stalled institutional reforms.Enlargement opportunities in the Western Balkans and Eastern Europe as a pathway to rejuvenating the EU's geopolitical clout.Balancing hope and trepidation in the face of rising global instability.Dr. Rosa Balfour is the director of Carnegie Europe, specializing in European politics, institutions, and foreign and security policy. Her current research examines the interplay between domestic politics and Europe's global role.Dr. Balfour has an extensive publication record, including books, research articles, and opinion pieces in international media outlets such as the Washington Post, the Financial Times, The Guardian, and El País. Her work often addresses European politics and international relations, focusing on regions like the Mediterranean, Eastern Europe, and the Balkans, as well as topics like EU enlargement and democracy support.In addition to her role at Carnegie Europe, Dr. Balfour serves as an advisor to Women in International Security Brussels (WIIS-Brussels) and is an associate fellow at LSE IDEAS. She is also an honorary patron of the University Association for Contemporary European Studies (UACES) and was appointed to the Scientific Advisory Council of the Finnish Institute of International Affairs in 2024.Prior to joining Carnegie Europe, Dr. Balfour was a senior fellow at the German Marshall Fund of the United States and directed the Europe in the World program at the European Policy Centre in Brussels. She has also conducted research in Rome and London. Her academic credentials include an MA in history from Cambridge University, and both an MSc in European Studies and a PhD in International Relations from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Dr. Balfour was a 2018/19 Europe's Futures Fellow of the IWM and ERSTE Foundation.Find Rosa on Bluesky or X Ivan Vejvoda is Head of the Europe's Futures program at the Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna) implemented in partnership with ERSTE Foundation. The program is dedicated to the cultivation of knowledge and the generation of ideas addressing pivotal challenges confronting Europe and the European Union: nexus of borders and migration, deterioration in rule of law and democracy and European Union's enlargement prospects.The Institute for Human Sciences (IWM Vienna) is an institute of advanced studies in the humanities and social sciences. Founded as a place of encounter in 1982 by a young Polish philosopher, Krzysztof Michalski, and two German colleagues in neutral Austria, its initial mission was to create a meeting place for dissenting thinkers of Eastern Europe and prominent scholars from the West.Since then it has promoted intellectual exchange across disciplines, between academia and society, and among regions that now embrace the Global South and North. The IWM is an independent and non-partisan institution, and proudly so. All of our fellows, visiting and permanent, pursue their own research in an environment designed to enrich their work and to render it more accessible within and beyond academia.For further information about the Institute:https://www.iwm.at/

Die Nachrichten an diesem Morgen: Das Europaparlament stimmt über die neue EU-Kommission ab. Die Waffenruhe zwischen Israel und der Hizbullah tritt in Kraft. Und für Stuttgart und den BVB geht es in der Champions League auf den Balkan.

Author bio: Irina Janakievska is a Macedonian-British writer and recipe developer. Irina was born in Skopje, North Macedonia (then one of the republics of former Yugoslavia) but grew up in Kuwait from the late 1980s onwards. In 2001 she moved to London to complete her undergraduate and masters degrees at the London School of Economics in international relations and history. After university, a large corporate law firm sponsored her through law school and Irina became a solicitor. In 2020, Irina left her successful career in corporate and finance law to follow her passion for sharing her love of Balkan cuisine, the Balkans and its people with the world. Irina completed her culinary training at Leiths School of Food and Wine. She has contributed to the Guardian, Foodnetwork US, Whetstone Magazine, Mediterranean Lifestyle Magazine and Pit Magazine, among others. The Balkan Kitchen was shortlisted for the Jane Grigson Trust Award in 2023 and is her debut cookbook.  Irina lives in London with her husband and young son, cooking, researching and writing about Balkan history, food culture and culinary traditions.  "The Balkan Kitchen" by Irina Janakievska (Quadrille, £27)  Photography: Liz Seabrook  My headshot/author photo credit: Stephanie McGehee The Balkan Kitchen: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of the Balkans, https://www.amazon.com/Balkan-Kitchen-Recipes-Heart-Balkans/dp/1784886858/ref=asc_df_1784886858?mcid=1dea723e5d9a3fb787a91348403fcaaa&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693701446793&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8056607363636911735&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9032054&hvtargid=pla-2296145217014&psc=1 If you follow my podcast and enjoy it, I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts

Welcome VT Writer and Correspondent for VT Foreign Policy, Drago from Serbia, to discuss the Kamala Fall from popularity and the 75-day period of Lame Duck that Biden, Kamala, DNC, and the Deep State can wreak havoc even further on America, including the agitation of getting America into deeper elements of war.Drago from SerbiaPart 2 of 3As a Senior Editor at the now-defunct Fort Russ News, Drago 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 his articles (nearly 1,500 of them are still available on the Web Archives).Drago is also active on social networks (particularly Facebook and Telegram), where he is 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 has since moved to Telegram, so they are slowly working toward rebuilding that following (Telegram).Many other media have republished his work, the most prominent of which are (Global Research), Southfront, Anti-Empire, and respected Serbian publications such as Politika. For the last two years, he has been a daily contributor to the BRICS Information Portal.ResourcesSUPPORT VT and  Subscribe to our Monthly MembershipDONATE:  Make a one-time DonationSHOP OFFICIAL VT MERCH

A new production of the Twelfth Night re-imagines the Bard's romantic comedy, swapping the Balkans for the University of Otago during the early 1980s and it includes the "Dunedin Sound". Reporter Tess Brunton peeked behind the curtain at the Globe Theatre in Dunedin.

Tirana, Albania has gained international recognition for putting kids first on the road —  especially their award-winning "School Streets," where cars are either banned or significantly limited from driving near learning centers and play spaces for kids are built instead. As the Balkan city grows its bike network, though, its mayor says it's still reckoning with a post-communist culture that sees cars as an aspirational symbol of success. And he has some fascinating thoughts about what it takes to shift that paradigm before it takes root any further.  Today on The Brake, we finish up our dispatches from Bloomberg Citylab with Mayor Erion Veliaj. And along the way, we dig into some fasciating questions about America's "soft power" over European countries, why kids deserve a bigger say in how our cities are built, and why building places where grandmas want to sit and knit is better for public safety than any smart-city gadget. 

Der udspillede sig tirsdag en historisk scene i folketingssalen, da Aki-Matilda Høegh-Dam stillede Mette Frederiksen spørgsmål på grønlandsk, som blev oversat til dansk af en tolk. For det er første gang, det sker - og det sker efter massivt pres fra den grønlandske politiker, der har insisteret på at tale grønlandsk og endelig fik sin vilje. Vi dykker ned i striden. Og så retter vi blikket mod nord, for i denne uge drager Mette Frederiksen til Sverige for at mødes med regeringschefer fra Norden, Balkan og Polen. Hvad er der på dagsordenen? Det undersøger vi i dag. Værter: Jens Ringberg og Pia Glud Munksgaard. Gæster: Rasmus Bøttcher, journalist, DR og Jan E. Jørgensen, politisk ordfører, Venstre. Tilrettelægger: Theodora Renard.

Stephen Sackur is in Belgrade for an exclusive interview with Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić. The Balkan country is at a crossroads. Does it prioritise turning westwards, doing all it can to gain EU entry, or face east, deepening an already close friendship with Russia and expanding economic ties with China?

Do you hate how judgy everyone is these days? But do you also enjoy being a little judgy yourself?This week on Wine Chats, we're diving into judgy motherf**ers and taking aim at keyboard warriors and people who enjoy putting others down. Plus, we tell you the times we are openly judgy towards others. Here's something we're judging as awesome - our sponsor this month, Podrum Food & Liquor, and their Kovacevic Sauvignon.~~Welcome to Podrum Food & Liquor, your online destination for authentic Balkan specialties delivered straight to your door across Australia. Whether you're craving the rich flavours of Ajvar or the bold spirit of Rakija, they bring the essence of Balkan cuisine and culture right to your table. Use code WINE CHATS to receive 10% discount when you spend $100.~~We have loads of news coming up so join our mailing list NOW and don't miss out on any important info!Got thoughts about this episode? We're all ears - email us at winechatspodcast@gmail.comClick here to subscribe to Wine Chats on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../wine-chats.../id1465825972Watch us on YouTube and subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwLet's have some TikTok fun together:https://www.tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastAre there thoughts about this episode that you'd like to share? Let's chat on Insta! Join the conversation - instagram.com/winechatspodcastAnd make sure you check out our website where all our content comes to live: https://winechatspodcast.comThank you for listening and following along! We heart you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Wilfred "Biffy" Dunderdale: A Life of Espionage On today's Spybrary, host Shane Whaley sat down with Lt. Col. Tim Spicer OBE, author of A Suspicion of Spies: Risk, Secrets and Shadows – The Biography of Wilfred ‘Biffy' Dunderdale. The book offers a glimpse into the life of this iconic British spy. Drawing upon years of research, Spicer's biography explores the remarkable life of a man who navigated the treacherous world of espionage, leaving an indelible mark on history. Early Life and Introduction to Espionage: Born in Odessa in 1899, Wilfred "Biffy" Dunderdale's life was marked by adventure from a young age. Spicer highlights Dunderdale's multilingual upbringing, fluent in English, Russian, French, Polish, and German, as a key asset in his future espionage career. By 16, Dunderdale was already immersed in naval studies in St. Petersburg, hinting at a future intertwined with maritime affairs. At the tender age of 17, Dunderdale found himself at the helm of an Imperial Russian submarine. In a daring maneuver, he engaged and sank five German ships, an act of valor that earned him the prestigious Order of St. Stanislav and the Order of St. Anne, the highest military honors bestowed by Tsar Nicholas II. This early display of courage and strategic thinking foreshadowed Dunderdale's future successes in the world of espionage. A Career Forged in Conflict: Dunderdale's exceptional language skills paved the way for his recruitment by British Naval Intelligence in 1918. During this time, he conducted numerous intelligence operations in Crimea, distinguishing himself with two Mentions-in-Despatches and a military MBE for his role in suppressing a Bolshevik mutiny aboard the submarine 'Outka'. The Rise of a Spymaster: In 1921, Dunderdale's talents caught the Secret Intelligence Service's (SIS) attention, leading to his posting in Constantinople. His responsibilities expanded to encompass intelligence work in Turkey, the Caucasus, and Southern Russia, further solidifying his reputation within the intelligence community. Dunderdale's meteoric rise within the SIS culminated in his appointment as Head of Station in Paris in 1926, at the remarkably young age of 26. This achievement marked him as the youngest SIS Head of Station ever, a testament to his exceptional abilities and the trust placed in him. In Paris, he collaborated closely with the French Deuxième Bureau, focusing on anti-Bolshevik and, increasingly, anti-Nazi operations.   Crucial Contributions to World War II: One of Dunderdale's most significant contributions to the Allied war effort was his involvement with the Enigma machine. Working in conjunction with Polish and French intelligence, he played a key role in the development and understanding of this crucial German encryption device. Notably, Dunderdale facilitated the smuggling of the first Enigma machine to Bletchley Park just before the outbreak of World War II. This daring act provided Allied codebreakers with a critical advantage, enabling them to decipher German communications and significantly contributing to the Allied victory. Throughout World War II, Dunderdale maintained a vast and effective intelligence network in France, gathering invaluable information on German U-boat operations, Normandy's coastal defenses, and the development of V1 and V2 rockets. These intelligence coups proved instrumental in both the D-Day landings and the broader Allied war effort. A Legacy of Espionage and Intrigue: Dunderdale's postwar activities remained shrouded in secrecy. However, his influence continued to be felt in the shadowy world of espionage. Spicer's biography sheds light on Dunderdale's involvement in clandestine operations behind the Iron Curtain, his role in the Suez Crisis, and his connection to the "Buster Crabbe" affair. The Bond Connection: Dunderdale's life story reads like something straight out of a spy novel or 'like Commando comics' says Spybrary Host Shane Whaley. Biffy's long friendship with Ian Fleming, the creator of James Bond, has fueled speculation about Dunderdale's influence on the iconic character. Many believe that Dunderdale, with his taste for adventure, his network of informants, and his deep understanding of the world of espionage, served as a key inspiration for the suave and resourceful James Bond. Unveiling a Shadowy Figure: Lt. Col. Tim Spicer's A Suspicion of Spies offers a captivating look into the life of one of Britain's most enigmatic and influential spies. Through meticulous research and engaging storytelling, Spicer brings Wilfred "Biffy" Dunderdale out of the shadows, revealing a man who dedicated his life to serving his country in the most clandestine of ways. The biography stands as a testament to Dunderdale's unwavering commitment to his duty, his extraordinary courage, and his lasting impact on the world of espionage. 'An exhaustively researched, detailed and gripping account of the life and dramatic times of one of Britain's foremost secret agents - the inimitable Wilfred 'Biffy' Dunderdale. A fabulous hero to quicken any schoolboy adventurer's blood, Dunderdale remains an iconic figure in the world of British and allied secret services. Read this book to understand why.' Damian Lewis About the Author Lieutenant Colonel Tim Spicer OBE has led a life filled with action and adventure. During his twenty years in the British Army he saw active service in Northern Ireland, the Falklands campaign, the Gulf War and the Balkans, as well as serving in the Far East, Cyprus and Germany. Key appointments have included Chief of Staff of an Armoured Brigade, Staff Officer at the Directorate of Special Forces and Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion Scots Guards, among many others. Over the course of his illustrious military career, Spicer has developed extensive knowledge of intelligence, counter-terrorism, complex relations and protective security. In 2001 he founded the private security company Aegis, which has counted the UK, US and Italian governments among its clients. He is the author of An Unorthodox Soldier: Peace and War and the Sandline Affair (2000), a fast-moving account of his military life, including the events surrounding his time in Papua New Guinea when he was captured and held at gunpoint, as well as the notorious 'Sandline Affair' of 1996, and A Dangerous Enterprise (2021) that charts the history of the little-known, yet remarkable 15th Motor Gunboat Flotilla, commanded directly by the Secret Intelligence Service. Join Us Next Time: Stay tuned for more thrilling spy content on the Spybrary Spy Podcast!

VT General Manager and Lead Editor, Chief Justin Time, welcome VT Writer and Correspondent for VT Foreign Policy, Drago from Serbia, to discuss the last year of the Biden Presidency, the Iran President Assassination, President Putin Assassination attempt, and President Trump Assassination attempts.DragoPart 1 of 3As a Senior Editor at the now-defunct Fort Russ News, Drago 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 his articles (nearly 1,500 of them are still available on the Web Archives).Drago is also active on social networks (particularly Facebook and Telegram), where he is 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 has since moved to Telegram, so they are slowly working toward rebuilding that following (Telegram).Many other media have republished his work, the most prominent of which are (Global Research), Southfront, Anti-Empire, and respected Serbian publications such as Politika. For the last two years, he has been a daily contributor to the BRICS Information Portal.ResourcesSUPPORT VT and  Subscribe to our Monthly MembershipDONATE:  Make a one-time DonationSHOP OFFICIAL VT MERCH

Support at patreon.com/belgrade i paypal.me/sgarcevic Clement Senaratne brought Sri Lakan cuisine first to Zagreb and then Belgrade, after going on a life-changing backpacking trip. Some years later, Curry Souls is a growing franchise which mixes authentic Sri Lankan flavours with amazing business acumen and intends on becoming a regional sensation. We spoke about getting the Balkans used to spice, crowdlending and integrating in a foreign land. Links: https://www.currysouls.com/index.html https://ventu.rs/campaigns/curry-souls/ https://soundcloud.com/srdjan-garcevic/95-luka-pejovic-o-crowdlendingu-kroz-venturs-i-vaznosti-finansija-za-pokretanje-i-rast-biznisa

Balkan Cyberia: Cold War Computing, Bulgarian Modernisation, and the Information Age Behind the Iron Curtain (MIT Press, 2023) examines the history of the computer industry in socialist Bulgaria. Combining the histories of technology and political economy with that of the Cold War and the modern Balkans, Balkan Cyberia challenges the notions of backwardness, the importance of small states in large geopolitical systems, the nature of the Iron Curtain, and the concept of 1989 as a convenient end-point in the history of communism. By drawing on Bulgarian, Indian, and Russian archives, as well as a range of interviews, this work reveals how a small Balkan state used its unique advantages to gain major markets, and in the process transform its political thinking. A local and a global story at the same time, the story of the Bulgarian computer offers unique insights into the history of the twentieth century information age. Iva Glisic is a historian and art historian specialising in modern Russia and the Balkans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Balkan Cyberia: Cold War Computing, Bulgarian Modernisation, and the Information Age Behind the Iron Curtain (MIT Press, 2023) examines the history of the computer industry in socialist Bulgaria. Combining the histories of technology and political economy with that of the Cold War and the modern Balkans, Balkan Cyberia challenges the notions of backwardness, the importance of small states in large geopolitical systems, the nature of the Iron Curtain, and the concept of 1989 as a convenient end-point in the history of communism. By drawing on Bulgarian, Indian, and Russian archives, as well as a range of interviews, this work reveals how a small Balkan state used its unique advantages to gain major markets, and in the process transform its political thinking. A local and a global story at the same time, the story of the Bulgarian computer offers unique insights into the history of the twentieth century information age. Iva Glisic is a historian and art historian specialising in modern Russia and the Balkans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Balkan Cyberia: Cold War Computing, Bulgarian Modernisation, and the Information Age Behind the Iron Curtain (MIT Press, 2023) examines the history of the computer industry in socialist Bulgaria. Combining the histories of technology and political economy with that of the Cold War and the modern Balkans, Balkan Cyberia challenges the notions of backwardness, the importance of small states in large geopolitical systems, the nature of the Iron Curtain, and the concept of 1989 as a convenient end-point in the history of communism. By drawing on Bulgarian, Indian, and Russian archives, as well as a range of interviews, this work reveals how a small Balkan state used its unique advantages to gain major markets, and in the process transform its political thinking. A local and a global story at the same time, the story of the Bulgarian computer offers unique insights into the history of the twentieth century information age. Iva Glisic is a historian and art historian specialising in modern Russia and the Balkans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/eastern-european-studies

Balkan Cyberia: Cold War Computing, Bulgarian Modernisation, and the Information Age Behind the Iron Curtain (MIT Press, 2023) examines the history of the computer industry in socialist Bulgaria. Combining the histories of technology and political economy with that of the Cold War and the modern Balkans, Balkan Cyberia challenges the notions of backwardness, the importance of small states in large geopolitical systems, the nature of the Iron Curtain, and the concept of 1989 as a convenient end-point in the history of communism. By drawing on Bulgarian, Indian, and Russian archives, as well as a range of interviews, this work reveals how a small Balkan state used its unique advantages to gain major markets, and in the process transform its political thinking. A local and a global story at the same time, the story of the Bulgarian computer offers unique insights into the history of the twentieth century information age. Iva Glisic is a historian and art historian specialising in modern Russia and the Balkans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/science-technology-and-society

Do you practice the game of gratefulness every day?This week on Wine Chats, Billi chose the topic because she wanted to chat about all the things that she is grateful for. Plus, we discover the four parts of gratitude and give you some tips to start being grateful right here and right now. And although Lindalin hurt her eyes by rolling them so hard - she finally caves and makes us cry with the things she's grateful for. Speaking of grateful, we are SO thankful for our sponsor this month, Podrum Food & Liquor, for sponsoring this episode with their Badel Benkovac Rose. ~~Welcome to Podrum Food & Liquor, your online destination for authentic Balkan specialties delivered straight to your door across Australia. Whether you're craving the rich flavours of Ajvar or the bold spirit of Rakija, they bring the essence of Balkan cuisine and culture right to your table. Use code WINE CHATS to receive 10% discount when you spend $100.~~We have loads of news coming up so join our mailing list NOW and don't miss out on any important info!Got thoughts about this episode? We're all ears - email us at winechatspodcast@gmail.comClick here to subscribe to Wine Chats on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/.../wine-chats.../id1465825972Watch us on YouTube and subscribe:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMIlV9pP_mGVZ_YKgjYtcXwLet's have some TikTok fun together:https://www.tiktok.com/@winechatspodcastAre there thoughts about this episode that you'd like to share? Let's chat on Insta! Join the conversation - instagram.com/winechatspodcastAnd make sure you check out our website where all our content comes to live: https://winechatspodcast.comThank you for listening and following along! We heart you!Intro MusicOrchestral Funky Hip-Hop Beat by Glitch | https://soundcloud.com/glitchMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Francine Pozner-Ehrenberg, author of the book America's Candidate. Francine is an attorney and the owner of Ehrenberg & Associates Consulting Group. She is the author of the suspense novel, “America's Candidate,” which is available on Amazon. Francine was a Major in the United States Army, Judge Advocate General's Corp. serving for over 12 years. During a deployment to Albania in the war-stricken Balkans, as part of Operation Cornerstone, she served as the advisory liaison between civilian officials and multinational military forces involved with the operation. Ehrenberg graduated from Rutgers Law School and is also a graduate of the Civil Affairs Advanced Course at the JFK Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Bragg. She has experience in Civil-Military Operations (CMO) and extensive work as a liaison between civil and military authorities in foreign international affairs. Additionally, she was an Assistant Prosecutor in Bergen County, NJ. She has handled numerous high-level, complicated Major Financial Crimes, Securities Fraud, Money Laundering, Medicaid Fraud, Health Care Fraud and Mortgage Fraud cases. In her book review, Tina Hogan Grant, guest-host for Online for Authors stated: America's Candidate was an enjoyable read written from multiple points of view which I liked. Each character was well defined and had their own unique voice. I found the synopsis for this book intriguing and wanted to know if Annie and Amir's idea would be successful. What I didn't expect, were the many twists and surprises along the way which added to the story. This was the author's debut novel and I think she did extremely well. I'm looking forward to her next one.  Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290   You can follow Author Francine Pozner Ehrenberg IG: @enrenberg_author All Author: allauthor.com/author/ehrenberg1/ Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/book/show/211030608-america-s-candidate X: @jagdag33   Purchase America's Candidate on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/40hHRDL Ebook: https://amzn.to/3ArCwiq   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #francinepoznerehrenberg #americascandidate #politicalfiction #mystery #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

It's payday Friday and we are delivering a GTWM deposit in your podcast accounts with Mo and Mara!  It's another trio of calls from around the world, so lets focus and fire away! Caller #1 is Mary Grace who is 43yrs old from Czech Republic.  Mary Grace met who young Balkan guys at her new job.  She doesn't know if their flirtatious behavior is something serious or is she misreading the chemistry between them? Caller #2 is Trish who is 34yrs old from Singapore.  Trish's husband went soft while she was cowgirling.  Is this an issue with his organ or more of laziness, lies, and leaking? Caller #3 is Tiffany who is 45yrs old from Quebec.  Tiffany's wants to leave her husband in 3yrs.  But 3 years might actually be too long and her mental health is starting to break down.  Can she hang in there or should she prioritize leaving no in order to save her emotional well-being? We will see you on another episode of GTWM tomorrow. Thanks for the download and please support the podcast by donating as little as $0.99 cents via Spotify --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/djmotwister/support

In Part 1 of this bonus Patreon episode, which we have released in the absence of a fresh podcast on this occasion, the Sweeper team are joined by Tom Middler and Simon Clark – Lee's co-hosts on his other podcast, 'The Other Bundesliga' – to talk about their groundhopping trip to Slovenia & Croatia. Which UEFA Conference League match did they watch? Who plays in Slovenia's 'metal derby'? And why is there a garden shed in Croatia's largest stadium? Join us to find out! The theme in Part 2 is sh*thousery and the dark arts. What bizarre measure did River Plate resort to for their Copa Libertadores semi-final against Atlético Mineiro? Why are Como using local buses in what has been described as a declaration of war on regional rivals Monza? And how did the AFC U17 Asian Cup qualifier between Australia and Indonesia descend into farce? Plus, a bonus question: How many footballs can Paul and Lee carry? If you like the bonus podcast, you can listen to them every fortnight – on the Wednesdays between our usual episodes – by signing up at patreon.com/SweeperPod. You can also enter our giveaways, read our weekly World Football Newsletter and our bonus blogs, and join our chat community on Discord, where hundreds of patrons are discussing world football on a daily basis. The show is also largely self-funded, so Patreon contributions are a great way to support our journalism! RUNNING ORDER: 00:00 - Intro 01:54 - Giantkillings & Kiribati fan accounts 08:18 - A scorpion save in Slovenia 14:52 - Metal-themed football clubs 19:57 - Ultras & garden sheds in Croatia 29:47 - River Plate's potent paint 35:51 - Como's declaration of war on Monza 40:59 - AFC U17 Asian Cup controversy 43:30 - How many footballs can we carry? Editor: Ralph Foster

It's been three weeks since Italy's far-right government signed the five-year migration deal with Albania. Now, a court has blocked Italy's plan to send asylum seekers to the Balkan nation, disrupting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's main migration policy and raising questions about what's next. Also, we find out why dockers have been locked out of the Port of Montreal after they reject their latest pay offer. And we'll speak to one man who's riding the waves of retirement... quite literally.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!

It's been three weeks since Italy's far-right government signed the five-year migration deal with Albania. Now, a court has blocked Italy's plan to send asylum seekers to the Balkan nation, disrupting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's main migration policy and raising questions about what's next. Also, we find out why dockers have been locked out of the Port of Montreal after they reject their latest pay offer. And we'll speak to one man who's riding the waves of retirement... quite literally.You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033. We would love to hear from you!