Podcasts about ceaucescu

Frankly Virginia's story is nuts. Standing up to the Romanian dictator Ceaucescu, she used her skills and courage as a lawyer to defend persecuted Christians and fight for religious freedom. She was tortured repeatedly - yet even blessed her abusers as they did so, who on occasion turned away with tears in their eyes. And then one day a hired assassin drew his gun in her office and the game was up! You will be totally blown away!You'll love reading more detail of her story in her best-selling memoir ‘Saving My Assassin'. Connect with Virginia and her work at www.VirginiaProdanMinistries Her podcast is called 'Courageous Leadership with Virginia Prodan' and can be found here: https://www.podbean.com/wlpi/pbblog-twbh7-b3867e---Order the Inspired Book nowSupport our work in Burundi: greatlakesoutreach.org/inspired ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Follow us on Instagram: @inspiredwith.sgWeekly episode WhatsApp link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org/whatsappWeekly email notification: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org/inspiredemail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠For more from Simon, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠simonguillebaud.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠---Produced by Great Lakes Outreach - Transforming Burundi & Beyond: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠greatlakesoutreach.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Ceaucescu lideró el país como presidente de la República Socialista de Rumanía desde 1967 hasta su derrocamiento en 1989. Durante su gobierno, instauró un culto a la personalidad y aplicó políticas represivas que llevaron al deterioro de las relaciones internacionales y a una crisis económica interna. En diciembre de 1989, tras una sublevación popular, Nicolau Ceaucescu y su esposa Elena fueron capturados mientras intentaban huir del país. Fueron sometidos a un juicio militar sumario, condenados a muerte por cargos como genocidio y abuso de poder, y fusilados a continuación.

Escondidas en dovelas, capiteles y portadas, decenas de imágenes sexuales explícitas descansan en los templos románicos rurales de España. Relaciones homosexuales, orgías, falos y vulvas aparecen representados en las múltiples escenas que la historiadora Isabel Mellén recoge en su ensayo "El sexo en tiempos del románico". En la segunda parte del programa, los culturetas nos trasladan a la Rumanía de Ceaucescu a partir de la serie Libertate (Netflix).

Escondidas en dovelas, capiteles y portadas, decenas de imágenes sexuales explícitas descansan en los templos románicos rurales de España. Relaciones homosexuales, orgías, falos y vulvas aparecen representados en las múltiples escenas que la historiadora Isabel Mellén recoge en su ensayo "El sexo en tiempos del románico". En la segunda parte del programa, los culturetas nos trasladan a la Rumanía de Ceaucescu a partir de la serie Libertate (Netflix).

Escondidas en dovelas, capiteles y portadas, decenas de imágenes sexuales explícitas descansan en los templos románicos rurales de España. Relaciones homosexuales, orgías, falos y vulvas aparecen representados en las múltiples escenas que la historiadora Isabel Mellén recoge en su ensayo "El sexo en tiempos del románico". En la segunda parte del programa, los culturetas nos trasladan a la Rumanía de Ceaucescu a partir de la serie Libertate (Netflix).

Sergio Pérez y Alma espinosa hablan de los estrenos en plataformas como Netflix, Prime Video y Filmin.

Případ Larryho Nassara už je 4 roky uzavřen, ale jizvy po jeho chování zůstávají gymnastkám z USA na duších dál. Nemluvě o tom, co musely trpět, pokud se dostaly na ranč manželů Karolyi, rumunských přistěhovalců, jejichž tréninkové metody pomáhal vyvíjet diktátor Ceaucescu.

La era de Nicolae Ceaușescu sigue siendo un tema importante en la historia y la memoria colectiva de Rumania. Un régimen caracterizado por la represión política, los abusos contra los derechos humanos, la estricta censura de los medios de comunicación y las limitaciones de las libertades civiles. Pero lo que les vamos a contar hoy es probablemente uno de los horrores históricos más escalofriantes del siglo XX. Hoy les vamos a contar sobre los orfanatos de Ceaucescu.Una producción de Creative Twist Agency@creativetwist.agencyProducción EjecutivaDaniela Ormazábal y Federico CapocciEdición, montaje y música originalFederico CapocciProducción 
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Zapraszam w podróż po Rumunii śladami „geniusza Karpat” - Nicolae Ceaușescu i jego faraońskich projektów, które do dziś mają wpływ na ten kraj. Ba! Niektóre mają być teraz dokańczane. Bez poznania historii jednego z najciekawszych dyktatorów XX-go wieku nie da się zrozumieć współczesnej Rumunii. Będzie dziś o kanale Dunaj-Morze Czarne, o Trasie Transfogaraskiej i o niedźwiedziach wałęsających się po ulicach. Opowiem oczywiście o gargantuicznym domu ludu - najcięższym budynku na świecie. Podam cennik ludzi w komunistycznej Rumunii i wyjaśnię zagadkę wałęsających się wszędzie psów. Oczywiście nie zabraknie też ciekawostek o samym Nicolae, jego paskudnej żonie Elenie, synu Nicu (ponad prawem) i reszcie rodzinki. To również odcinek dla miłośników mrocznej turystyki i melomanów, bowiem okrasiliśmy go sporą ilością komunistycznych piosenek.⭕️ ZOSTAŃ NASZYM PATRONEM: https://patronite.pl/dobrapodroz.⭕️ YouTube: Subskrybuj nasz kanał!⭕️‍ Social media: Instagram: instagram.com/dobra_podroz/ Facebook: facebook.com/tudobrapodroz/

Claudius Nan is a passionate entrepreneur with roots tracing back to Romania, where he was born under the oppressive communist regime of Ceaucescu.For more info, visit https://shrimptankpodcast.com/bocaraton/Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshrimptankFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theshrimptank?lang=enCheck out Boca Raton on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/shrimp-tank-boca-raton/

Savez-vous que dans leurs belles années, Pif Gadget et sa revue cousine Rahan, diffusaient près de 15 000 exemplaires de chaque numéro, en français, dans la Roumanie de Ceaucescu ? Sous le régime communiste, c'était même la seule revue de BD autorisée. Au festival de la BD d'histoire de Braşov en Roumanie, nous avons rencontré Dodo Niţǎ, encyclopédiste et historien de la BD roumaine. Il nous raconte son singulier parcours. Une interview de Didier Pasamonik — Une production d'ActuaBD.com - Montage : Didier Pasamonik — Photo : =Didier Pasamonik Song : We March Together — Courtesy of Patrick Patrikios — Youtube Audio Library SI VOUS AVEZ AIMÉ, LIKEZ, PARTAGEZ ET ABONNEZ-VOUS !!!

Góry Fogaraskie to najwyższe pasmo Karpat Południowych, połączenie Tatr z Bieszczadami. To 60 km wędrówki powyżej 2000m, w towarzystwie owiec, psów pasterskich, niedźwiedzi i... żubrów. Tylko ludzi tam jak na lekarstwo. Można spać na dziko w dowolnym miejscu, ale nie można dokarmiać niedźwiedzi. Zgadnijcie, co robią turyści i jakie są tego skutki? Opowiemy o niedźwiedziej apokalipsie i jej przyczynach, o fanaberiach Nicolae Ceaușescu i ich skutkach, o wylesianiu i zalesianiu terenu, który ma stać się "Yellowstone Europy". Nie zabraknie też odwiedzin w Braszowie, czyli perle Transylwanii.⭕️ ZOSTAŃ NASZYM PATRONEM:https://patronite.pl/dobrapodroz.⭕️ YouTube:Subskrybuj nasz kanał!⭕️‍ Social media:Instagram: instagram.com/dobra_podroz/Facebook: facebook.com/tudobrapodroz/

Elle écrit des portraits, des enquêtes, des essais politiques, bref c'est une journaliste politique, mais pas que. Il se trouve que Vanessa Schneider, grand reporter au journal Le Monde, est une Française née au cœur des mondes, merci pour toute la famille. Pour En Sol Majeur et en trois livres parus en poche (Tâche de ne pas devenir folle, La mère de ma mère & Tu t'appelais Maria Schneider), je mesure la nécessité pour Vanessa Schneider de coucher sur le papier Marthe, Hélène, Constantin, Clara, des prénoms fragiles et précieux comme de la porcelaine, brinquebalés dans la grande Histoire et qui produiront une tribu cabossée (je la cite). Au menu de cette conversation pleine d'origines silencieuses, la Roumanie, Haïti chérie, les hippies des années papa, une petite icône transmise de mère en fille et la figure de Georges Kiejman (L'homme qui voulait être aimé qui paraît en poche aussi et qui fait partie de la famille élargie).Les choix musicaux de Vanessa SchneiderLa Callas Puccini O mio babbino caroJosephine Baker Si j'étais blancheBob Marley Get up, stand up

Et Peter Gabriel continue-t-il à observer les phases de la lune pour programmer les sorties des singles de son nouvel album ? Comment le film « The inspection » parvient-il à renouveler le thème « entraînement chez les Marines » ? Pourquoi le film « Radio Metronom » nous éclaire-t-il sur la jeunesse en Roumanie sous Ceaucescu ? Pourquoi le retour de la chanteuse canadienne Shania Twain est-il particulièrement émouvant ? Comment Laurent Tirard, le réalisateur du « Petit Nicolas » s'est-il embarqué dans la comédie « Juste Ciel ! » ? Et que nous propose Flavien Berger dans son nouvel album ? Pour le savoir, il suffit d'écouter la Semaine des 5 heures de ce mardi 14 février

Christophe Hondelatte raconte l'année 1989 en puisant dans les archives d'Europe 1. cette année la : le mur de Berlin qui tombe - le violoncelliste Rostropovitch, qui joue au pied du mur - les Berlinois de l'Est qui « pleurent » devant l'opulence occidentale - New York, qui élit son premier maire noir - Et le dictateur Ceaucescu et sa femme, qui sont exécutés en direct à la télévision roumaine.

Christophe Hondelatte raconte l'année 1989 en puisant dans les archives d'Europe 1. cette année la : le mur de Berlin qui tombe - le violoncelliste Rostropovitch, qui joue au pied du mur - les Berlinois de l'Est qui « pleurent » devant l'opulence occidentale - New York, qui élit son premier maire noir - Et le dictateur Ceaucescu et sa femme, qui sont exécutés en direct à la télévision roumaine.

Con Sagrario Fernández-Prieto. Ayúdanos a seguir en emisión, participa en el Crowdfunding de La Voz de César Vidal: https://www.cesarvidal.com/dona "La Madriguera Dorada" Autor: Catalin Partenie. Editorial: Impedimenta. 184 págs. Rumanía en 1988 es un país con carencias a todos los niveles que sufre la dictadura comunista de Ceaucescu. En Bucarest, dos jóvenes sueñan con formar un conjunto de rock y tocar uno la batería y otro la guitarra eléctrica. Una magnífica novela, agridulce, divertida y conmovedora. "¿Quién soy? Crías de animales América." Autor: Tándem Seceda. Ilus. Ester García. Editorial: Kalandraka. 40 págs. El mapache es el animal característico de América. El mapache, el jaguar, el armadillo… las crías de esta serie se presentan y nos dan pistas para que adivinemos a qué especie pertenecen. Las ilustraciones, realistas y de gran detallismo y expresividad, acompañan este juego para acercar a los niños y las niñas a la fauna salvaje del continente americano. Para prelectores y primeros lectores.

À la mi-décembre 1989, la révolution frappe à la porte de la Roumanie, dans la ville de Timisoara, près de la frontière yougoslave. Sur place, la figure de la dissidence est un pasteur luthérien : il s'appelle Laszlo Tokes. La rumeur court que la police secrète compte l'expulser pour mettre un terme à ses actions et ne pas fragiliser davantage le pouvoir en place. Le lendemain, la population s'organise et manifeste en soutien à Lazlo Tokes. À Timisoara, le siège local du parti communiste est attaqué, des bâtiments sont incendiés, des vitrines brisées. Dans les pays voisins, l'actualité roumaine fait la une : on fait état d'une répression violente mené par le régime de Ceaucescu. On déplore 65 morts, plusieurs centaines de blessés et des corps disparus. Ce soir dans "Jour J", on vous raconte comment l'homme, pour la cause noble d'un peuple opprimé, est capable de faire mentir les morts. Notre invité sera Vincent Hugeux, journaliste indépendant, essayiste et enseignant à Sciences Po.

Zsolt Akos Pall was 17 when he decided to flee Cold War Romania for a better life in the West.  It's a heart-warming story of the generosity of strangers. Young Zsolt finds compassionate border guards, gets lost in Vienna and has incredible luck wherever he turns as he negotiates the iron curtain as well as many other international borders to reach his brother in Sweden However, his escape is bittersweet as we hear of his emotional farewell to his parents, not knowing if he'd ever see them again.Cold War history is disappearing; however a simple monthly donation will keep this podcast on the air. You'll get a sought after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a financial contribution is not your cup of tea, then you can still help us by leaving written reviews wherever you listen to us as well as sharing us on social media. It really helps us get new guests on the show.I am delighted to welcome Zsolt to our Cold War conversation…There's further information here.  https://coldwarconversations.com/episode231/If you can't wait for next week's episode do visit our Facebook discussion group where guests and listeners continue the Cold War Conversation. Just search Cold War Conversations in Facebook.Thank you very much for listening. It is really appreciated .World Central Kitchen's #ChefsForUkraine efforts, is an initiative aimed at providing meals to individuals and families fleeing from Ukraine. Podchaser will be making a donation for EVERY written review left on Podchaser.Support the show (https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/)

Zsolt Akos Pall was born in a small town in the Hungarian speaking part of Romania. For ordinary people, life in Romania in the 1980s was very hard and it could be even worse if you were a part of the Hungarian Szekler minority since the Communist government persecuted the Hungarian minority. They even made them change their Hungarian names into Romanian. Zsolt's brother was renamed Istvan to Stefan. However, Zsolt was baptised Zsolt, since there was no Romanian equivalent to it.Zsolt describes the shortages, his schooling and many other stories of life in Romania during this period.We end the episode with Zsolt's plans to escape to Sweden. Don't miss Part 2!Cold War history is disappearing; however, a simple monthly donation will keep this podcast on the air. You'll get a sought after CWC coaster as a thank you and you'll bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history. Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a financial contribution is not your cup of tea, then you can still help us by leaving written reviews wherever you listen to us as well as sharing us on social media. It really helps us get new guests on the show.I am delighted to welcome Zsolt Akos Pall to our Cold War conversation…There's further information here. https://coldwarconversations.com/episode230/If you can't wait for next week's episode do visit our Facebook discussion group where guests and listeners continue the Cold War Conversation. Just search Cold War Conversations on Facebook.Thank you very much for listening. It is really appreciated.Have a look at our store and find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life? Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the show (https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/)

A round table discussion with a couple who have real life experience with communism and the affects it has on individuals and families! We cannot let communism take over America!!Ben and Tiffany both grew up in Christian homes , were first born, and the similarities stop there. Tiffany was being raised in the comforts of America in the 80’s and Ben was waiting bread lines, being raised under the communist rule of Ceaucescu in Romania. By the grace of God the Eneas family would find their way to the United States as well. Ben and Tiffany ended up in the same private school and literally after jr. high, the rest is history. They married at 19, have been married 21 years. They have 2 beautiful daughters Left the NW to escape the grey skies and the oppressive politics that went against their beliefs. They currently reside in Sunny Arizona and are loving the freedom and sunshine! Listen in as Ben shares his childhood running from a communist country that imprisoned most of his family, and what we need to do to fight it right here on American soil! Thank you so much for downloading, subscribing and listening.Go give us a 5 star rating, would you??Please share these with your friends on social media so we can wake up America, save our country and save some souls too!! Please check out our partnerships and affiliates atWWW.SHESSORIGHTSHOW.COM Thank you to our sponsor Dillons Restaurants for your support.Thank you to MyPillow for your support. Go towww.mypillow.com, use our code SORIGHT for up to 66% OFF!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support This Show: https://patriotbarbie.com/support-2/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A round table discussion with a couple who have real life experience with communism and the affects it has on individuals and families! We cannot let communism take over America!!Ben and Tiffany both grew up in Christian homes , were first born, and the similarities stop there. Tiffany was being raised in the comforts of America in the 80’s and Ben was waiting bread lines, being raised under the communist rule of Ceaucescu in Romania. By the grace of God the Eneas family would find their way to the United States as well. Ben and Tiffany ended up in the same private school and literally after jr. high, the rest is history. They married at 19, have been married 21 years. They have 2 beautiful daughters Left the NW to escape the grey skies and the oppressive politics that went against their beliefs. They currently reside in Sunny Arizona and are loving the freedom and sunshine! Listen in as Ben shares his childhood running from a communist country that imprisoned most of his family, and what we need to do to fight it right here on American soil! Thank you so much for downloading, subscribing and listening.Go give us a 5 star rating, would you??Please share these with your friends on social media so we can wake up America, save our country and save some souls too!! Please check out our partnerships and affiliates atWWW.SHESSORIGHTSHOW.COM Thank you to our sponsor Dillons Restaurants for your support.Thank you to MyPillow for your support. Go towww.mypillow.com, use our code SORIGHT for up to 66% OFF!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.Support This Show: https://patriotbarbie.com/support-2/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Episodio che riprende la mini-serie incentrata sulle principali figure dittatoriali del XX secolo. Si aggiunge a quelle già trattate di Franco, Stalin e Ceaucescu. il mio nuovo libro "Instant storia contemporanea":Amazon: https://amzn.to/3kK8Z8zlaFeltrinelli: https://bit.ly/InstantStoriaContemporanea_LFIBS: https://bit.ly/InstantStoriaContemporanea_IBSFonti:Episodio a cura di Paolo Arigotti, laureato in Storia Contemporanea. Per altre info su Paolo:Facebook.com/paoloarigottiIstagram paolo_arigotti_writerYoutube https://bit.ly/3adusljfonti utilizzate:Hans-Ulrich Thamer, Adolf Hitler. Biografia di un dittatore, Roma, 2021Pro e contro Adolf Hitler, Dossier Milano, 1971Ron Rosenbaum, Il mistero Hitler, Milano, 2000,Willian Shirer, Storia del Terzo Reich, Torino, 1960Goertemaker Heike, Adolf Hitler ed Eva Braun, Milano, 1979Henry Ashby Turner, I trenta giorni di Hitler. Come il nazismo arrivò al potere, Milano, 1997Lothar Machtan, Il segreto di Hitler, Milano, 2001Franco Fracassi, Hitler 1945. La fuga, i segreti, le bugie, 2021web.archive.org/web/20160715084811/http://altoadige.gelocal.it/bolzano/cronaca/2016/07/12/news/la-casa-natale-di-hitler-in-austria-potra-essere-demolita-1.13806478#www.limesonline.com/cartaceo/il-mondo-secondo-hitlerwww.huffingtonpost.it/2017/06/21/angelika-nipote-e-amante-di-hitler-per-cui-il-fuhrer-stava-per_a_22494554/www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvZ8PM894Tw (amicizia Hitler Mussolini)

C'était il y a trente ans, la chute de l'URSS, de la dissolution à la démission de son président Mikhaïl Gorbatchev. De cette période de guerre froide que reste-t-il aujourd'hui ? Un procès à Berlin hier est venu rappeler le passé d'une ville qu'on appelait la capitale des espions pendant trente ans jusqu'à la chute du mur. Les faits se sont déroulés à l'été 2019, à quelques centaines de mètres de la chancellerie, un citoyen russe tire plusieurs fois à bout portant sur un réfugié géorgien, ancien opposant aux forces russes lors des guerres de Tchétchénie. Hier, un tribunal berlinois a condamné Vadim Krasikov à la prison à perpétuité. Un jugement qui met directement en cause les services secrets russes. Depuis Berlin, Julien Mechaussie. Mémorial : la mémoire de la répression soviétique Et s'il est une association russe dont le nom est lié à la fin de l'époque soviétique c'est Mémorial. L'ONG s'est donnée pour mission de documenter les répressions staliniennes, c'est aussi un groupe de défense des droits de l'homme; Mais aujourd'hui ses jours sont comptés. Le Kremlin estime qu'il s'agit d'un agent de l'étranger, parce qu'elle reçoit des financements extérieurs. Un statut qui, faute d'être mentionné, pourrait entraîner sa dissolution. C'est le reportage à Moscou de Jean Cassez. L'héritage Ceaucescu Et qu'ont retenu les roumains des 34 années de règne terrible du couple Ceaucescu. Les archives de la sécurité d'Etat la Sécuritate, ne sont que partiellement ouvertes, quant au bilan chiffré de la répression il est terrible. À Bucarest Benjamin Ribout. La contestation des lycéens italiens Et on part en en Italie pour un tout autre sujet, la colère des lycéens. Après bientôt deux ans de pandémie, ils multiplient ces dernières semaines, manifestations et occupations d'établissements. Alors que le gouvernement est en train de préparer son budget pour 2022, les élèves réclament plus d'investissements dans des écoles vétustes, et du changement ! C'est le reportage à Rome de Blandine Hugonnet. C'est mon Europe, d'Alice Rouja Sur l'engagement des jeunes européens à travers le bénévolat. Même si les jeunes ne sont pas la première force bénévole. En France, cette palme de la solidarité revient aux seniors qui représentent 1/3 des acteurs associatifs. Un bénévole sur cinq a entre 15 et 35 ans, c'est 40% de plus qu'il y a 10 ans. Happy Christmas… pudding Et il est déjà presque trop tard pour préparer le repas de Noël... ou plus précisément le christmas pudding britannique. Une institution qui a la vie dure et qui se prépare des semaines à l'avance. Marie Billon est allée chercher conseil auprès des élèves de l'école de Cuisine « Avenue Cookery School » à Londres.

Victor Lloret nos cuenta el ascenso al poder y posterior caída del matrimonio que dirigió a Rumanía durante más de dos décadas

Emanuela Grama was born in the mid-1970s' in a small provincial town in Eastern Romania. She provides us with a great insight into life in the Romanian provinces during the 1980s. Emanuela lived in a small two-bedroom flat and tells of her parents working in a factory while her grandparents looked after her.Her father listened secretly to Radio Free Europe and collected stamps so he could legitimately write to people in the West.Her parents told her not to talk at school about what was said at home and to be very careful what she said to friends.Emanuela vividly recalls the day the revolution started in 1989, Emanuela was at home alone and she described the instant atmosphere of change and the weeks and months after. We also hear about Emanuela's book, Socialist Heritage: The Politics of Past and Place in Romania which traces the transformation of Bucharest's Old Town district where under socialism, politicians and professionals used the district's historic buildings to emphasize the city's Romanian past and erase its ethnically diverse history.I'm asking listeners to support my work and enable me to continue recording these incredible stories. If you become a monthly supporter via Patreon, you will get the sought after CWC coaster as a thank you and bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If you can't wait for next week's episode, visit our Facebook discussion group where guests and listeners continue the Cold War Conversation. Just search Cold War Conversations on Facebook. Further details , including photos are in our episode notes at https://coldwarconversations.com/episode204/James Chilcott is our host and I am delighted to welcome James and Emanuela to our Cold War conversation…Thank you very much for listening. It is really appreciated.Have a look at our store and find the ideal gift for the Cold War enthusiast in your life? Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/store/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coldwarpod)

Con tan solo 14 años Nadia Comaneci consiguió fascinar al planeta y con ella nació una leyenda. Sucedió en los Juegos Olímpicos de Montreal, en el verano de 1976, durante varios minutos, la aniñada gimnasta saltó, se columpió y voló ante los ojos de los miles de espectadores. Al terminar, el tablero mostraba una extraña puntuación, un 1.00, que en realidad era un 10, el primero de la historia de la gimnasia olímpica. Pero todo el esfuerzo y la gloria se truncaron por motivos políticos y Nadia comenzó a estar bajo el yugo de la dictadura de Ceaucescu, de la que se vio obligada a huir. Pese a que la gente se volvió en su contra por ello y porque no le perdonaron que dejara de ser una niña, Nadia consiguió a lo largo de su vida, nueve medallas olímpicas, cinco de ellas de oro; cuatro medallas del Campeonato Mundial y doce del Campeonato Europeo. Actualmente sigue muy vinculada a la gimnasia y allá a donde va, le recuerdan aquel 10 perfecto que ejecutó siendo casi una niña. Y siempre asegura: “La perfección no es algo permanente, solo dura un instante”.

Einen temporeichen, anarchischen, verrückten Roman um Beverly Kaczmarek, die aus einer Ganovenfamilie stammt und in Berlin den ganz großen Coup starten will, hat der Dramatiker und Schriftsteller Michel Decar vorgelegt. Ein Gespräch mit dem Autor von Martina Boette-Sonner / "Trio" William Boyd erzählt drei Lebensgeschichten im Amerika 1968 / "Sister Outsider" neu übersetzt. Eine Essaysammlung der afroamerikanischen Schriftstellerin und Aktivistin Audre Lorde / Rumänien unter Ceaucescu. Gabriela Adamesteanu beschreibt ein "Provisorium der Liebe" / "Die Avantgarde der Angst" Der Medienwissenschaftler Norbert Bolz und sein Deutschlandbefund / Hörbuch der Woche: "Das achte Kind" von Alem Grabovac / Das literarische Rätsel. Wunschbuch zu gewinnen im Rätseltaxi von Wally alias Brigitte Hobmeier

Statutory duties for the behaviour of politicians and officials at work, including the duty of straight speak, shall be set.If you stopped, for even a second, to wonder what might increase trust in government, or any governance, you might start with Being Trustworthy. This week (mid April 2021)in the UK, a Welsh MP - Hywel Williams - referenced a bill put forward in 2007 by Plaid Cymru ("Plyed Kimri"), proposing to make lying by politicians illegal. He asked the Prime Minister, known for his extravagant attitude to the truth, whether he would support the principle behind the bill. The Prime Minister responded that he would “concur with the basic principle that he just enunciated”. Is that a yes? A no? An evasive circumlocution? An evasive circumlocution. Does it increase anyone's trust in the Prime Minister? There was once a version of trust within government, a fabric of norms and tacit agreements which maintained a standard of behaviour but - crucially - wasn't encoded. Over the decades around the turn of the 21st century, this culture of trust has decayed to the point where, with the ascent of Boris Johnson to power, many MP's have fled the parliament at Westminster, whose culture is routinely described as toxic. This week we discuss:Feedback effects of lying, cultural depressionCorruption as waste - Ceaucescu and the orphanages, China and the pandemicCultures of lying - in corporations and politicsSources of lying - politicians are required to make promises and defend performanceBlame vs. improvement (design authorities)From failure - we learnWhat have we elected people for?Trust and learning - getting away from "good" and "bad"Governing is a team sport - it's about teams, not gloryHywell Williams and Boris JohnsonDavid Cameron's lobbying woesStatutory duties would also protect government actors from riskDecay of culture of trust within governmentRehearsal of some essential statutory dutiesHow would they be enforced?...through intention, and through institutional enquiry - ultimately through judiciary and constitutional courtNeed for clarity and strictness in correctiveRelating this and trust in government in countries with Proportional RepresentationAnalogy with company principles - eg AmazonLinks:Great explication of Greensill affair with reference to inadequate rules (FT podcast, 30 mins)https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/paynes-politics/id975569919#episodeGuid=d040d631-8d89-4cbf-8b2a-17836e29ce2eHywell and Boris:https://nation.cymru/news/boris-johnson-just-agreed-with-principle-that-politicians-must-not-lie/Truth and untruth in ocean governance (Netflix - Seaspiracy 1:03 hrs):https://www.netflix.com/watch/81014008?trackId=14277281&tctx=-97%2C-97%2C%2C%2C%2CDavid Cameron and Greensill:https://www.ft.com/content/ade87a61-b1e1-433a-a79f-25fc6b9a0aafAmazon's much-vaunted leadership principles:https://www.aboutamazon.com/about-us/leadership-principles Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bucharest, in Romania, is arguably Europe’s most dangerous capital city. It’s not the crime that’s the problem – it’s the buildings. Many of them don’t comply with basic laws and building regulations. Permits are regularly faked. And yet Bucharest is the most earthquake prone European capital. A serious quake would cause many of the buildings to collapse, with a potential loss of life into the thousands. Some years ago a red dot was put on a number of buildings in the city which were in danger of collapse. Nothing else has happened since. A microcosm of the problem is a type of building called ‘camine de nefamilisti’ or, ‘homes for those without families’. These were built during the Ceaucescu era to temporarily house workers brought in from the countryside and people who were still single after university. The single room flats, the size of a prison cell, with a communal shower and toilet on each floor were never meant for families. But after the fall of Communism many of these ‘matchboxes’ ended up in private hands and conditions deteriorated with whole families moved into spaces designed for a single person. Simona Rata grew up in one of these buildings. For Assignment, she returns to the ‘camine de nefamilisti’ and finds little has changed since her childhood. Reporter, Simona Rata. Producer, John Murphy. Editor, Bridget Harney (Image: Abandoned building on Calea Mosilor, a busy street in the centre of Bucharest. Credit: Simona Rata/BBC)

Bucharest, in Romania, is arguably Europe’s most dangerous capital city. It’s not the crime that’s the problem – it’s the buildings. Many of them don’t comply with basic laws and building regulations. Permits are regularly faked. And yet Bucharest is the most earthquake prone European capital. A serious quake would cause many of the buildings to collapse, with a potential loss of life into the thousands. Some years ago a red dot was put on a number of buildings in the city which were in danger of collapse. Nothing else has happened since. A microcosm of the problem is a type of building called ‘camine de nefamilisti’ or, ‘homes for those without families’. These were built during the Ceaucescu era to temporarily house workers brought in from the countryside and people who were still single after university. The single room flats, the size of a prison cell, with one communal shower and three Turkish style toilets per floor were never meant for families. But after the fall of Communism many of these ‘matchboxes’ ended up in private hands and conditions deteriorated with whole families moved into spaces designed for a single person. Simona Rata grew up in one of these buildings. For Crossing Continents she returns to the ‘camine de nefamilisti’ and finds little has changed since her childhood. The overcrowded blocks with poor sanitary conditions make tackling Covid difficult and the stability of the buildings remains a source of grave concern. Reporter and producer: Simona Rata. Editor, Bridget Harney

During her first visit to Poland in 1980, Dr Jacqueline Hayden met the leading members of the free trade union ‘Solidarność’, including the future president Lech Wałęsa. As a freelance journalist at that time, she reported the events in Gdańsk in August 1980, when the shipyard workers went on strike to demand the creation of Free Trade Unions.Our chat includes some vivid descriptions of what she saw and heard at the time, it explains the problems facing the nascent free trade union as well as details of the interviews she carried out with General Jaruselski and Cardinal Joseph Glemp among others.Now, I really do need your help to support my work preserving Cold War history. I deliver 4 episodes a month and all I’m asking for is about $3, £3 or €3 per month to help keep us on the air (larger amounts are welcome too) plus you can get a sought after CWC coaster as a monthly financial supporter and you bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a financial contribution is not your cup of tea, then you can still help us by leaving written reviews wherever you listen to us as well as sharing us on social media. It really helps us get new guests on the show.I am delighted to welcome Jacqueline Hayden to our Cold War conversation…There’s further information on this episode in our show notes which can also be found as a link in your podcast app here. https://coldwarconversations.com/episode152/If you can’t wait for next week’s episode do visit our Facebook discussion group where guests and listeners continue the Cold War Conversation. Just search Cold War Conversations in Facebook.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coldwarpod)

At 2 a.m. on 10 March 1983, 12 year old Carmen Bugan was home alone after her father had left for Bucharest. That afternoon, Carmen returned from school to find secret police in her living room. Her father’s protest against the regime had changed her life for ever. This is her story.This is one of the most powerful stories I have recorded so far. What you will hear in Carmen’s own words is an incredibly emotional story about childhood, family, spirit and humanity – do stay and listen to the end. It's safe to say it's a hell of a story and an emotional one too...Buy the book and support the podcastIf you want to support our work preserving Cold War history then only about $3, £3 or €3 per month really helps keep us on the air (larger amounts are welcome too) plus you can get a sought after CWC coaster as a monthly financial supporter and you bask in the warm glow of knowing you are helping to preserve Cold War history.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/If a financial contribution is not your cup of tea, then you can still help us by leaving written reviews wherever you listen to us as well as sharing us on social media. It really helps us get new guests on the show.I am delighted to welcome Carmen Bugan to our Cold War conversation…There’s further information on this episode in our show notes which can also be found as a link in your podcast app here. https://coldwarconversations.com/episode147/If you can’t wait for next week’s episode do visit our Facebook discussion group where guests and listeners continue the Cold War Conversation. Just search Cold War Conversations in Facebook.Thank you very much for listening. It is really appreciated.Our Book List Help Support the podcast by shopping at Amazon. Our Merchandise Store Help support the podcast with a CWC mug or maybe a t-shirt? Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coldwarpod)

Depuis son premier voyage dans la Roumanie de Ceaucescu en 1989, Stéphan Gladieu sillonne le monde pour mieux comprendre et partager son regard sur la condition humaine. Des veuves rejetées de Vrindaban en Inde, jusqu’aux femmes battues des réserves indiennes du Dakota, en passant par l’Afrique Australe, les Héréros et les Namas victimes d’un véritable génocide, Stéphan Gladieu tire le portrait de ceux et celles qui souffrent et qui se battent comme les Harkis ou les Maï-Maï. Au fil de ses voyages en Asie Centrale, au Moyen-Orient, en Chine, en Afghanistan ou en Afrique, il a ainsi constitué une impressionnante galerie de portraits, qui nous racontent le monde d’aujourd’hui. Le voici de retour avec un projet hors normes dans un pays hors normes : la Corée du Nord. C’est d’ailleurs le nom de ce pays qui donne son titre à l’ouvrage qui vient de sortir chez Actes Sud. Au menu de ce Café Gourmand : - Sophie Torlotin est allée voir Adieu les cons, le nouveau film d'Albert Dupontel. - Fanny Bleichner a visité l'exposition «Une Afrique en couleurs», au musée des Confluences à Lyon. - Marjorie Bertin s'est rendue au Théâtre de la Cité internationale à Paris assister à la pièce I wish I was, de Maëlle Dequiedt et de son collectif «La Phenomena».

We talk again to Mark Brayne who worked as a Reuters & BBC journalist during the Cold War. This time we are in Romania in December 1989 where riots, street violence and murder in several cities over the course of roughly a week led the Romanian leader Nicolae Ceaușescu to flee the capital city on 22 December with his wife.We hear the challenges of being a journalist in what was effectively a war zone without the risk assessments and protective gear of the present day.If you are enjoying the podcast please leave a written review in Apple podcasts or share us on social media. By telling your friends you can really help the podcast grow.If you can spare it I’m asking listeners to contribute $3 USD per month to help keep us on the air (larger amounts are welcome too) plus you can get a sought after CWC coaster as a monthly financial supporter of the podcast and you bask in the warm glow of knowing you helping preserve Cold War history.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/Thanks to latest Patreons Back to today’s episode, part 3 of three episodes with Mark and it’s been an honour for Mark to share his stories with us in such an honest and revealing fashion… We welcome Mark Brayne back to our Cold War conversation…There’s further information on this episode in our show notes, which can also be found as a link in your podcast app. https://coldwarconversations.com/episode126If you like what you are hearing, please leave reviews in Apple podcasts and share us on social media.If you can’t wait for next week’s episode do visit our Facebook discussion group where guests and listeners continue the Cold War Conversation. Just search Cold War Conversations in Facebook.Thank you very much for listening. It is really appreciated.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coldwarpod)

Dedicamos nuestro programa a Francisco Anguas, el policía asesinado por Puig Antich, un asesino a quien ha homenajeado el vicepresidente del gobierno, Pablo Iglesias. Con Pepe Corbacho, Enrique Sánchez Motos, el General Monzón y Luis Sánchez de Movellán debatimos sobre el día más aciago para la pareja formada por Iglesias y Montero. Mientras el macho alfa ha sufrido un escrache en la UCM, su pareja, la ministra feminista ha sido puesta en evidencia por sus socios del ejecutivo.

Dedicamos nuestro programa a Francisco Anguas, el policía asesinado por Puig Antich, un asesino a quien ha homenajeado el vicepresidente del gobierno, Pablo Iglesias. Con Pepe Corbacho, Enrique Sánchez Motos, el General Monzón y Luis Sánchez de Movellán debatimos sobre el día más aciago para la pareja formada por Iglesias y Montero. Mientras el macho alfa ha sufrido un escrache en la UCM, su pareja, la ministra feminista ha sido puesta en evidencia por sus socios del ejecutivo.

Fue el mejor jugador de la historia de Rumania. Nació junto a la dictadura de Ceaucescu y estuvo preso de la interna de dos de los hijos de Niculae. Llegó tarde a casi todos los equipos en los que estuvo, pero igual demostró su magia. Los mundiales fueron su principal oasis. ¿Qué hace hoy "el Maradona de los Cárpatos"? Por Iván Sandler, con Mariano Arraña, Danilo Da Graca y Yannick Sandler.

I Godmorgon, världen! dessutom krönika av Ulrika Knutson, kåseri av Pamela Jaskoviak och Panelen. Timme ett: Avgörande tid för Demokraterna i USA  Rumänien bearbetar Ceaucescu-eran 30 år efter revolten Betydelsen av brev Bebisar drabbade av opioidepedemin i USA Krönika av Ulrika Knutson Panelen Timme två: Kärnkraftdebatten återuppstår när Ringhals 2 stängs ner Satir med Utkantssverige Ansiktsigenkänning väcker diskussion i Kina Deep fake-profilen Katie Jones Anslagstavlan jubilerar Kåseri av Pamela Jaskoviak Programledare Sara Stenholm-Pihl Producenter Anders Diamant och Nina Benner  

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Un Jour dans l'Info revient sur un des grands moments qui a suivi la Chute du Mur de Berlin, en 1989. Alors que l'Union soviétique s'effrite, la Roumanie s'effondre. Un épisode proposé par Hélène Maquet et Jérémie Boquet.

Mark Baker was a journalist in Vienna who covered Czechoslovakia during the 1980s. In a wide ranging conversations we discuss the events of 1989 with Mark providing some vivid accounts of his experiences and how events were viewed at the time.Now as I’m sure you know some of our fans who are helping the podcast financially, so if you’d like to join this select band? Then sign up to Patreon. For the price of a couple of coffees a month you help to cover the show’s increasing costs and keep us on the air, plus you get the sought after CWC coaster too.Just go to https://coldwarconversations.com/donate/Mark is now an independent journalist and travel writer who’s lived in Central Europe for more than two decades. He loves the history, literature, culture, and mystery of this often-overlooked corner of Europe, and makes his living writing articles and guidebooks about the region. Do visit his excellent Eastern Europe Blog which contains a number of Cold War stories hereVisit the show notes here https://coldwarconversations.com/episode83/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coldwarpod)

In this episode we speak with Colin Munro who has had an extensive career with the British Diplomatic Service. Today we speak about his time as Head of Chancery in Bucharest, Romania between 1981 to 1982. He provides a vivid view of a country initiating a policy of total repayment of the foreign debt by imposing austerity that impoverished the population and exhausted the economy.If you like what you’re hearing then from the price of a cup of coffee a month you can help keep us on the air. Just click here for more information . Thankyou so much to our latest Patron, Jamie Williams.Now back to today’s episode where we start with Colin describing his role within the embassy. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/coldwarpod)

En estos dos últimos siglos han proliferado tiranos de medio pelo que, amén de cumplir con el manual del buen dictador (egocentrismo, derroche, estupidez, maldad, eliminación de opositores y de libertades), han sido protagonistas de las anécdotas más extravagantes y macabras que se puedan imaginar. Caníbales, coleccionistas de cosas raras, adictos a la pornografía y al lujo, son muchas las excentricidades de algunos dictadores en los cuatro continentes y algunos todavía vivos y coleando (como Obiang o Kim Jon­un), sin olvidarnos de los clásicos Hitler, Idi Amin, Bokasa, Gadafi, Ceaucescu, Trujillo y un largo etcétera de personajes megalómanos que han escrito páginas de terror en la historia de la humanidad. Todo aspirante a dictadorcillo que se abstenga de escuchar este programa no vaya a ser que le dé ideas…

In the fifth and final installment discussing Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, we talk to Janos Flösser, the founding Managing Director of IO Interactive and ultimately the Chief Creative Officer for Europe for Square Enix. Podcast breakdown: 0:22      Intro 1:27      Interview part 1 31:52    Break 32:20    Interview part 2 1:11:24 Break 1:11:45 Next time Issues covered: Janos's history and establishment of IO Interactive, Scandinavian demo scene, prototype investment to seek publisher and advance royalty funding, character first, "we humans mess up everything... but we keep going," cloning, tone and themes, Eastern European dictatorship, orphans, virtual revenge, iconic design in mannerisms and feel, what makes stories matter, ultimate conflict between humans, epic scope, how people play, voluntary/outside of life/fantasy, character and genre, processing power at the time, interaction between characters, MDA framework, building technology, character identification, replayable design, reflection of the player in the play style, rankings: meaning and rules, competitiveness, irony, ninja extraordinaire, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, stat collection, balancing, dopamine loop, managing dysfunctionality, adaptation, save functionality - "there's no save game in real life," budget, QAing a Hitman game, user testing/user experience, insight into the statistics driving feature development, emotional reward, different sorts of successes, open world, hub-style level organization, concluding a game, water cooler talk, angry parents, provocation, verbs and freedom of expression, cloth, foliage, rag dolls, "bullet time," tech supporting a vibrant environment, symphony orchestra, franchise iteration, staying in character, expanding the world, "people had it coming," absurdity, engine development, "no nuns," child soldiers in Africa, controversy, innovation, VR, interface challenges, looking forward. Games, people, and influences mentioned or discussed: IO Interactive, Nordisk Film, Atari, Rasmus Kjær, Frankenstein, Hamlet, Icarus, James Bond vs John Le Carré, Ceaucescu, Dr. Ortmeyer, Coca-Cola, Tim Schafer, Day of the Tentacle, Brütal Lëgend, Jesper Vorsholt Jørgensen, MacBeth, Terminator, Johan Huizinga, Homo Ludens, Tomb Raider, Square Enix, Max Payne, Remedy, Lumberyard, Epic, Unreal, Unity, Eidos, Crystal Dynamics, Noah Hughes, Uncharted, Hitman (2016), Rebel FM, Hitman: Blood Money, Skyrim, Fallout 3/4, Far Cry series, Thomas Jakobsen, Jesper Kyd, Hakon Steinø, Oblivion, Xbox 360. Next time: Final Fantasy IX, up to battle with Beatrix @brett_douville, @timlongojr, and @devgameclub DevGameClub@gmail.com

Since the fall of Ceaucescu's dictatorship, the Romanian Orthodox Church has flourished. It has built thousands of new churches across the country and is now constructing a huge new cathedral in the capital Bucharest. The Cathedral is right next to Ceaucescu's gargantuan "Palace of the People" and, when completed, is intended to be taller - a physical manifestation of the Church's power and influence. Much of the money for the construction of these new churches and the cathedral has come from state funds - national, regional and local - as well as donations from congregations. While the Romanian Orthodox Church (ROC) argues that the churches are needed and wanted by most Romanians, there are those who feel that the ROC has too great an influence and is costing too much. Tessa Dunlop hears from believers, politicians, monks and an Archbishop, about how religious the country is, and whether or not the Church is too powerful and too rich. Producer: John Murphy.

Angela Gheorghiu is one of the world's foremost sopranos, beautiful, a good actress and with a voice that critics say is close to perfect, she has been hailed as the next Maria Callas. She is the daughter of a Romanian train driver and says she knew she wanted to be a singer almost as soon as she could walk. Theatre, music and the arts were a form of escaping the drudgery of everyday life and, as a career, offered a rare means of escape from the most austere of the communist regimes. She was trained through the communist regime's rigorous schooling system, graduating with a first-class honours degree from the Bucharest Music Academy in 1990. The fall of the Ceaucescu regime meant that as an artist she could travel and develop an international career. Her international debut was at Covent Garden in 1992 in Don Giovanni. Later the same year she was Mimi in La Boheme. It was her first performance with the celebrated tenor Roberto Alagna. They've now been together for nine years and their performances together have resulted in operas that had fallen from favour being staged once again.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs]Favourite track: Ciocarlia - the Lark by Gheorghe Zamfir Book: A book to learn good English Luxury: A cup of jasmine tea

Angela Gheorghiu is one of the world's foremost sopranos, beautiful, a good actress and with a voice that critics say is close to perfect, she has been hailed as the next Maria Callas. She is the daughter of a Romanian train driver and says she knew she wanted to be a singer almost as soon as she could walk. Theatre, music and the arts were a form of escaping the drudgery of everyday life and, as a career, offered a rare means of escape from the most austere of the communist regimes. She was trained through the communist regime's rigorous schooling system, graduating with a first-class honours degree from the Bucharest Music Academy in 1990. The fall of the Ceaucescu regime meant that as an artist she could travel and develop an international career. Her international debut was at Covent Garden in 1992 in Don Giovanni. Later the same year she was Mimi in La Boheme. It was her first performance with the celebrated tenor Roberto Alagna. They've now been together for nine years and their performances together have resulted in operas that had fallen from favour being staged once again. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Ciocarlia - the Lark by Gheorghe Zamfir Book: A book to learn good English Luxury: A cup of jasmine tea

Sue Lawley's guest this week is the Romanian poet Nina Cassian. She was forbidden to return home, after a visit to New York, because of her outspoken critisism the Ceaucescu regime. The loneliness of the unwilling exile is often reflected in her work, but so is love, passion and her wicked sense of humour.[Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Ach Golgatha by Johann Sebastian Bach Book: Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne Luxury: Cigarettes and whisky

Sue Lawley's guest this week is the Romanian poet Nina Cassian. She was forbidden to return home, after a visit to New York, because of her outspoken critisism the Ceaucescu regime. The loneliness of the unwilling exile is often reflected in her work, but so is love, passion and her wicked sense of humour. [Taken from the original programme material for this archive edition of Desert Island Discs] Favourite track: Ach Golgatha by Johann Sebastian Bach Book: Winnie the Pooh by A.A. Milne Luxury: Cigarettes and whisky