Podcasts about Cyprus

Is the same intelligence and law-enforcement playbook that targeted the 2016 Trump campaign still available today?In this serious, no-nonsense conversation, George Papadopoulos joins Doug Billings on The Right Side to answer the question most in Washington still avoid: After everything that happened, did the system actually get reformed—or is the machinery still sitting on the shelf ready to be used again?We go beyond the old Russiagate headlines to examine:• What has actually been established• What remains unanswered• Who still needs to be held accountable• How these lessons connect to President Trump's current foreign policy challenges — Iran, the Eastern Mediterranean, and America's relationships with NATO and IsraelThis is not nostalgia. This is about protecting the republic from future weaponization of the intelligence community.A clear-eyed, substantive discussion you won't hear anywhere else.#GeorgePapadopoulos #Russiagate #DeepState #Trump #IntelligenceCommunity #Iran #ForeignPolicy #TheRightSide #DougBillings #AmericaFirstSupport the show

Reading Acts 13:8-12 as Paul and Barnabas share the gospel on the island of Cyprus, meeting up with a proconsul in Paphos and the dark magician who clouds his mind. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

July 20, 1974. After a coup d'etat by the Greek military, Turkish forces launch an invasion of Cyprus, dividing the country in two. This episode originally aired in 2022. Support the show! Join Into History for ad-free listening and more. History Daily is a co-production of Airship and Noiser.Go to HistoryDaily.com for more history, daily.

Reading in Acts 13:1-7 how Paul and Barnabas were sent on by the Holy Spirit to Cyprus to preach the gospel, and we're reminded of the power of the word of God. Visit wwutt.com for all our videos!

Send us Fan MailPaul confronts a sorcerer on the Island of Cyprus and uses the power of the Holy Spirit to defend the Gospel and lead a high ranking Roman official to Jesus.  

For a hundred and fifty years we were told the same story, that the Sea Peoples came in off the water around 1200 BC and burned the Late Bronze Age to the ground, city by city, until nothing was left but ash for centuries. Netherlands Institute for the Near East Archaeologist Jesse Millek walks back into that rubble with a lantern and finds most of it was never there, that more than half the destructions inked onto our maps of the eastern Mediterranean simply did not happen. From Ugarit to Cyprus to the Levantine coast he traces the trade routes that kept breathing and the Canaanite cities that quietly turned Phoenician, the slow honest truth of a world that transformed instead of falling.PATREON https://www.patreon.com/c/demystifysciPARADOX LOST PRE-SALE: https://buy.stripe.com/7sY7sKdoN5d29eUdYddEs0bHOMEBREW MUSIC - Check out our new album!Hard Copies (Vinyl): FREE SHIPPING https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/products/vinyl-lp-secretary-of-nature-everything-is-so-good-hereStreaming:https://secretaryofnature.bandcamp.com/album/everything-is-so-good-herePARADIGM DRIFThttps://demystifysci.com/paradigm-drift-show00:00 Go! 00:01:52 Sea Peoples as a Modern Invention00:10:02 Tel Batash and Transition Without Destruction00:16:34 Why We Crave a Catastrophe00:24:13 How Canaanites Became Phoenicians00:35:13 Who the Golden Age Belonged To00:48:17 Sixty Percent of Destructions Never Happened01:04:33 Where the Copper Went After 1200 BC#BronzeAgeCollapse #SeaPeoples #Archaeology #AncientHistory #AncientEgypt #BronzeAge #Mycenae #Troy #AncientCivilizationsMERCH: Rock some DemystifySci gear : https://demystifysci-shop.fourthwall.com/AMAZON: Do your shopping through this link: https://amzn.to/3YyoT98DONATE: https://bit.ly/3wkPqaDSUBSTACK: https://substack.com/@UCqV4_7i9h1_V7hY48eZZSLw@demystifysci RSS: https://anchor.fm/s/2be66934/podcast/rssMAILING LIST: https://bit.ly/3v3kz2S SOCIAL: - Discord: https://discord.gg/MJzKT8CQub- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DemystifySci- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DemystifySci/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/DemystifySciMUSIC: -Shilo Delay: https://g.co/kgs/oty671

It's just Tom and David at the mics today, and there is a massive backlog of life updates to get through. Tom kicks things off with a major bombshell—he went to Cyprus and got married completely in secret. From there, the guys dive into a heavy debate on the skyrocketing costs of weddings, the commercialization of Christmas, and the "dopamine trap" of modern screen time.David doesn't hold back as he vents about the realities of putting his adult sons to work around the house, detailing the hilariously frustrating text excuses ("I have to wake up") and the shock of entering the real-world workforce. Plus, Tom shares his personal social "rule sets" navigating life and work, David shares a massive epiphany about Phillips-head screwdrivers, and the guys take a look at what AI actually knows about their own show.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Music and news from Cyprus and Greece.

June 24, 2026 - Wednesday PM Bible Class This episode is a classroom-style exploration of Barnabas, the New Testament figure known as the "son of encouragement." Recorded as part of a summer teaching series, the speaker walks listeners through key passages in Acts (chapters 4, 9, 11, 13, and 15) to trace Barnabas' life, ministry, and influence on the early church. Topics covered include Barnabas' background (Joseph the Levite from Cyprus), his generosity in selling land to support believers, and his defining role encouraging and strengthening the church at Antioch. The episode looks closely at how Barnabas bridged the gap between the church and Saul (Paul), advocated for second chances (notably with John Mark), and helped develop emerging leaders—demonstrating humility, courage, and sacrificial support. Listeners will hear Scripture readings and practical illustrations, including personal anecdotes from the class (camp mailboxes of encouragement, Devo leadership) and contemporary analogies (nicknames and team roles) to highlight how encouragement functions as ministry. The class discusses why churches struggle to accept changed people, how encouragers see potential rather than past failures, and the risks and sacrifices involved in standing with the rejected. Contributors and voices in the discussion include the class leader and responses from members. The episode emphasizes five practical lessons: encouragement changes lives; godly people look beyond a person's past; great leaders develop other leaders; encouragers also need courage; and godly people help restore failures. Expect a study grounded in Acts with clear, applicable takeaways for church life—how to give hope, mentor others, offer second chances, and use generosity and courage to advance spiritual growth in your community.   Duration 37:50

Missed this week's show? Don't worry—you can now listen again whenever and wherever you like! This week's Eurovision Showcase was packed with brand-new music, Eurovision legends and hidden gems from across the continent. ✨ On this episode: • Brand new music from The Fizz, as Cheryl Baker and Jay Aston return with the infectious A Crazy Shot in the Dark. • We hear the beautiful Greek-language version of Italy's Eurovision 2026 entry, Per Sempre Si, as Sal Da Vinci joins forces with Cyprus' Antigoni on Gia Panta Nai. • We celebrate Icelandic Eurovision history with the spectacular all-star recording of Lífið er lag, featuring an incredible line-up of Eurovision favourites spanning nearly four decades. • Rob's Random Request delivers another surprise! • Live & Kicking heads to Denmark. • The Best of the Rest uncovers another national final gem. • Plus listener requests from James in Worthing and Robert in Gothenburg, Sweden. Thank you for listening and for supporting The Eurovision Showcase on Forest FM. Don't forget—you can join us every Sunday at 5pm UK Time / 6pm CEST for more music, news, requests and everything Eurovision.

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Medical missionaries are often called upon to provide care that is beyond the scope of their training and previous experience. This interactive case presentation looks at the realities of clinical decision-making in a critically ill snakebitten patient, and offers suggestions on how to navigate similar challenging situations.

Listen in as we continue our series on norms in the early church according to the book of Acts. The filling of the Holy Spirit is a prominent theme in the early church and the advance of the gospel. In this episode, we share insights from Acts into how to be filled with the Spirit.  Spirit-filling is mentioned at least 10 times in Acts. These instances fall into two categories:  - A general character trait about a person. Examples: The 7 chosen to serve (Acts 6:3-5); Stephen (Acts 6:8); Barnabas (Acts 11:23-24). - A special filling at a specific moment in time that resulted in special power – often boldness in gospel proclamation.  Examples: *Acts 2- Believers spoke in tongues, testifying to mighty acts of God; 3000 saved.*Acts 4:8-12- Peter, filled with the Spirit, preaches with boldness. *Acts 4:29-31- All believers praying for boldness and signs and wonders; place shaken and they were all filled with Spirit and continued to speak the word with boldness.  *Acts 7:55- Stephen, full of Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God. *Acts 13:9- Paul and Barnabas on Cyprus during the first missionary journey, proclaiming the word of God, and this magician/false prophet was opposing them and trying to keep the proconsul from believing. Paul made Elymas blind, resulting in the proconsul believing when he saw what occurred. *Acts 13:52- Disciples filled with joy and Holy Spirit. -Eph. 5:18 – “Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit.” Books Referenced: The Ministry of Intercession by Andrew Murray.The Baptism and Gifts of the Spirit by D. Martin Lloyd-Jones. Connect with us: The Coworkers Podcast website Instagram: thecoworkerspodcast Email: coworkersstudy@gmail.com

Verse by verse study through the book of Acts Chapter Eleven and Verse Twenty

US President Donald Trump made headlines this week at the Nato summit in Ankara by declaring an end to all sanctions against Turkey, paving the way for the sale of the F-35 stealth fighter jet to the alarm of Greece and Israel. 'We are going to be taking the sanctions off; it's time to do that, OK. We don't want to sanction friends; it's very simple,' declared Trump to the international media, sitting next to his host, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Trump lifts Turkey sanctions Trump was referencing the sanctions imposed on Turkey after Ankara acquired the Russian S-400 missile defence system. This move led to Turkey being barred from purchasing the American F-35 stealth fighter. Washington argued the deal jeopardised sensitive technology. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemned any sale of F-35 jets to Turkey, warning it would adversely affect the balance of power in the region. Summit host Turkey eyes major weapons deals with NATO allies 'We are in a crisis between Israel and Turkey,' warns Gallia Lindenstrauss of Tel Aviv's Institute for National Security Studies. 'I still would not characterise them as enemy states,' added Lindenstrauss, 'But the threat perception in both countries is growing, and there's a security dilemma evolving between the two countries. What each one thinks it's only doing for its defence is perceived by the other country as offensive.' Turkey is pushing hard for the immediate delivery of six F-35s it has already paid for. Yet despite Trump's promises, the shadow of Turkey's S-400 missile system purchase still looms large: 'This is not a political decision; that is actually a legal question,' claims Ozgur Unluhisarcikli, head of the Ankara office of the German Marshall Fund. Unluhisarcikli is referring to the US National Defense Authorization Act, which prohibits the sale of the F-35 until Turkey relinquishes 'possession' of the S-400. 'He (Trump) will, one way or another, need Congress's approval, and this is what Israel and Greece are trying to prevent,' said Unluhisarcikli. However, Turkish and international media reported on Friday that Ankara will sell the S-400s to the United Arab Emirates. Moscow, which reportedly has a veto on any resale of the missile, has reacted cautiously. Kremlin spokesman Dmitri Peskov described the issue as 'extremely sensitive' and said they were in talks with Ankara. F-35 sale faces resistance If Ankara manages to sell the S-400, it still faces headwinds in securing the F-35 jet. Netanyahu is reportedly preparing to visit Washington this month, where he's expected to ramp up his campaign against any F-35 sale to Turkey. The Israeli ambassador in Washington has also been in talks with Greek and Cypriot counterparts, forging a united front against Ankara. Greece and Cyprus share Israel's concerns, having their own disputes with Turkey. Aaron Stein, president of the Foreign Policy Research Institute, a US think tank, predicts a tough fight for Ankara. 'This is about politics, and the politics of Turkey in the US Congress remains sour and not very good,' warns Stein. 'There are vested interest groups — the Israelis, the Greeks and others — who don't want to see an F-35 sale to Turkey and are pushing hard against it.' Turkey's mediator role in the Ukraine war faces growing US pressure Time is also an enemy of Ankara, warns Stein, with looming November Congressional midterm elections. 'Even if you get some movement on this (sale of F-35s), you will probably see a change of power in Congress, with the new government seated in January. So there is no pathway, in my opinion, for the F-35 to get through,' predicts Stein. Before departing the Nato summit, Trump seemed to soften his stance on the F-35 sale, saying he was inclined to sanction the sale but hadn't totally made up his mind. However, Ankara might be content with Trump's symbolic backing. 'I don't believe that these are mere empty words; they are expressions of political will to find a solution to the S-400 problem and to bring Turkey to the very centre of the transatlantic alliance,' claims analyst Unluhisarcikli. 'In a matter of a couple of years, Turkey moved from its position as being basically contained by both the United States and the European Union, to becoming a key ally for NATO and for Europe's security,' he added. Greece and Turkey look to revive rapprochement amid Aegean tensions Erdogan may well savour this symbolic victory, especially since even if the F-35 sale moves forward, experts predict it would take years for the jets to be ready for action due to the need for pilot training and support infrastructure. By that time, Turkey hopes to have its own stealth jet, the Kaan, soaring through the skies.

Music and news from Cyprus and Greece.

Newstalk reporter Alex Rowley reports from the UN “Green Line”, the buffer zone that still separates the Greek Cypriot south from the Turkish-controlled north, and explains how the crossing points work and what life is like along the line.

On Sunday, July 12, 2026, the navy of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced that the Strait of Hormuz is closed "until further notice". The IRGC indicated that no vessels will be allowed to transit this vital international waterway until the United States ceases what Tehran refers to as its regional interventions. This announcement has effectively dismantled a fragile interim ceasefire agreement established the previous month, significantly heightening tensions throughout the Middle East.The closure follows an IRGC assault on a Cyprus-flagged container ship navigating the strait. Iranian state media reported that the military launched warning cruise missiles after the vessel disregarded instructions and traveled along an "unapproved" route.The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that the targeted commercial vessel sustained considerable damage to its engine room, resulting in a fire that compelled the crew to evacuate into lifeboats. One civilian crew member is still unaccounted for.In response, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) executed its third significant wave of airstrikes this week, targeting approximately 140 Iranian military installations, including drone hangars, missile sites, coastal surveillance facilities, and naval assets.U.S. President Donald Trump and military officials publicly challenged Iran's closure announcement, asserting that freedom of navigation is being upheld. CENTCOM responded by stating that "Iran does not control the strait" and that maritime traffic continues to operate via an expanded southern route near Oman.Following the American airstrikes, the IRGC initiated retaliatory missile and drone strikes against U.S. military bases and allied infrastructure throughout the Gulf, targeting locations in Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Jordan, and the UAE. The Strait of Hormuz is recognized as the world's most crucial maritime chokepoint, typically facilitating approximately 20 percent of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments. The reimposed closure poses a risk to global energy markets and causes an increase in crude oil prices.At the same time, the U.S. Treasury Department has rescinded a temporary sanctions waiver that had permitted Iran to sell crude oil under the initial agreement from the previous month.Regional mediators from Qatar and Oman are currently engaged in urgent discussions with Iranian officials to preserve diplomatic avenues, although Iranian military leaders have cautioned that their "fingers are on the trigger" for a more intense reaction should additional strikes take place.

This week we welcome our first Belgian guest to the show: Belle Dividends (Kim). Kim's story starts almost by accident. In January 2022, after a failed attempt to become a crypto trader, he opened an account with Belgian broker Bolero and bought his first three stocks: AB InBev, Kinepolis and Umicore. A few years and a lot of YouTube and podcast listening later, he now runs a portfolio of 82 positions built around a simple goal: a 3% net dividend yield, even after Belgium's notoriously heavy dividend tax.In this episode Kim walks us through his investing journey, why dividend investing suited his personality more than growth or trading ever did, and how he deals with Belgian withholding tax (spoiler: UK stocks and a Legal & General dividend ETF both play a role). We also get into his interest in African equities, including his top position Helios Towers, plus Airtel Africa and DRC listed Texaf, and why he believes sub Saharan Africa's demographics make it one of the more interesting growth stories out there.Kim also shares the remarkable story of taking over his mother's finances after a dementia diagnosis, and how that led to a rapid, deliberate windfall investment that shaved more than a decade off his path to financial independence. We round things off with his thoughts on oil markets and macro trends, the tax friendly countries he's considering for the future, and a big batch of listener questions on portfolio strategy, UK renewable energy trusts, and more.Also in this episode: Derek and European DGI open with the Trump and FIFA controversy around the USA v Belgium match, and share an update on Greencoat UK Wind ahead of its July investor presentation.Kim's path from a frustrated would be crypto trader to an 82 position dividend portfolioNavigating Belgium's dividend tax and why she targets a 3% net yieldInvesting in Africa: Helios Towers, Airtel Africa and Texaf in the DRCTaking over his mother's finances and investing a large windfall with intentionHis macro view on oil, the Permian basin and the Iran conflictTax friendly countries on her radar for the future: Paraguay, Cyprus and GeorgiaListener questions on allocation strategy, ETFs, and UK renewable energy trusts like Greencoat UK WindWant deeper analysis, ad free episodes and more? Check out our premium service for €129 at dividendtalk.euWant to talk more about dividends and investing in general?Join the conversation in our community:Discord: https://discord.gg/xfS35ufm6HFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dividendtalkX (Twitter): https://x.com/European_DGI

This weekend on the Pat Kenny Show: Scott Lucas makes sense of events in Washington, Ankara, and IranWhat is killing millions of euros' worth of oysters in Dungarvan? What was British intelligence really up to in the north? On the 12th of July, what is the future for Unionism following the Donaldson conviction?Luke O'Neill on the billionaire trying to cure his own fatal autoimmune diseaseAlex Rowley has been to Cyprus to meet Garda peacekeepersAuthor Jane Casey tells us about her latest novelPlus the latest sports and news headlinesThat's the Pat Kenny show, on Saturday and Sunday mornings, from 10am

It's André Sills's biggest season yet at Ontario's Stratford Festival. The award-winning actor is taking on two of Shakespeare's most iconic roles: Oberon, the King of the Fairies in A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the title role in Othello, one of Shakespeare's most powerful and controversial tragedies. André joins Tom to talk about travelling to Italy, Cyprus and Morocco to prepare for Othello, and how a church production first set him on the path to a career in theatre.

I began this lecture by saying I was daunted by what I was about to talk about. There are several reasons for this. First, I will lead you through the development of what was certainly most important theoretical development in the 19th century, and what could easily be considered the most important mathematical framework in all of physics. Second, this development affected our modern picture of the universe more than almost any other. Next, this development made our modern technological society possible. And finally, it allowed a calculation that ultimately unveiled the true nature of light. A calculation we will perform together during this lectureI am going to take you through what is often taught in a whole semester course in physics. So hold onto your hats. Take it step by step. I think the reward of understanding will be worth the effort. I hope at the end of this lecture you agree with me. This month I will be traveling with the Origins Project and a group of 27 intrepid travelers to Cyprus and Greece. So the next Origins podcast will not air until August. I hope your July is enjoyable. As always, an ad-free video version of this podcast is also available to paid Critical Mass subscribers. Your subscriptions support the non-profit Origins Project Foundation, which produces the podcast. The audio version is available free on the Critical Mass site and on all podcast sites, and the video version will also be available on the Origins Project YouTube. Get full access to Critical Mass at lawrencekrauss.substack.com/subscribe

Rabies remains one of the deadliest infections known to medicine, yet it is almost entirely preventable with prompt treatment. In this episode, Alastair Milne from the medical school in the University of Nicosia in Cyprus, explores how the virus is transmitted, and describes a practical scenario to understand how fatalities from this disease can be avoided.

Next week's NATO Summit in Ankara is expected to showcase Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rising influence within the alliance, as he aims to use the gathering to overcome resistance to crucial arms deals and highlight the rapid growth of Turkey's defence industry. Boasting NATO's second-largest army and sharing borders with flashpoints from Ukraine to the Middle East, Turkey is at the heart of the alliance's future amid doubts about the United States' commitment to European defence. “It is a paradigm shift,” says international relations professor Huseyin Bagci of Ankara's Middle East Technical University. With European and North American leaders attending the summit, on 7 and 8 July, Bagci predicts Erdogan will use the opportunity to cement Turkey's pivotal role.  “The NATO summit will be a good instrument for Erdogan to show Turkish domestic politics, as well as international politics, that he is one of the medium-power leaders in the world with whom you have to deal." Europe, Asia driving surge in global military spending: report Defence deals Major arms deals are expected to make headlines at the summit. US President Donald Trump – attending out of what he calls respect for Erdogan – is not likely to come empty-handed. "The administration is eager to deliver something to Erdogan," says Aaron Stein, president of the Foreign Policy Research Institute, a US-based think tank. Trump and Erdogan are expected to sign a $700 million deal for the sale of around 80 GE F-110 fighter jet engines. The sale would be a major breakthrough for Ankara in its ambitious Fifth Generation fighter jet project.  “The Kaan fighter jet, Turkey's domestic fighter, is powered at least in the first iteration by the F-110. And so getting these engines would be important for the development of that fighter,” explained Stein. Ankara is investing billions of euros into the Kaan jet, but without enough engines critics have mockingly called it the world's priciest glider. Congressional roadblocks, fuelled by influential Israeli and Greek lobbies, have stalled the engine deal, but Trump has vowed to use executive power to push it through. “Turkey has become a domestic political football in the United States, kicked around,” says Stein. “The administration wants to push forward on these agreements and is willing to use leverage to do it." Turkey opposition worries that Europe is sacrificing democracy for security Ankara is also looking to the NATO summit for a breakthrough in its goal to secure the French-Italian SAMP-T anti-missile system. Until now Paris has blocked the sale, but French media has hinted that an agreement could be within reach.  “That would open maybe a new chapter in European-Turkish relations,” says International relations expert Zaur Gasimov of Istanbul's Turkish German University. “That would bring key European members of NATO – France, Italy – closer to Turkey. And would maybe forge a new core group within NATO." Exclusion from SAFE Ankara is using the summit to spotlight Turkey's booming defence industry, showcasing its cutting-edge weaponry and highly coveted drones, used in conflicts from Ukraine to Africa. “Turkey has quite a developed field of drone production, which is of paramount importance in modern types of warfare,” explains Gasimov. “So all that makes Turkey a very, very special member of NATO from the point of view of European leaders." However, Turkish arms sales to Europe face a major hurdle: exclusion from the EU's €150 billion Safety and Assistance for Europe (SAFE) arms procurement programme. EU members Greece and Cyprus continue to block Turkey's participation in SAFE due to unresolved disputes in the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas. Turkey expands influence in Africa through military training Bagci predicts Erdogan will use his meeting with European leaders to try to break this deadlock. “SAFE is the grand strategic decision of the European Union, so it cannot be stopped or prevented by such a small country like the southern Republic of Cyprus or Greece. The Greeks and the southern Republic of Cyprus, they have to stop or shut up and not prevent [Turkey's participation in] SAFE," he says.  Turkey is the only country that recognises the Turkish Cypriot administration in Northern Cyprus, refusing to recognise the Republic of Cyprus as the sole sovereign administrator of the island, as international law does. 

pWotD Episode 3350: Vozinha Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 506,757 views on Saturday, 4 July 2026 our article of the day is Vozinha.Josimar José Évora Dias (born 3 June 1986), commonly known as Vozinha, is a Cape Verdean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for the Cape Verde national team.Vozinha's club career has consisted of spells in Cape Verde, Angola, Moldova, Portugal, Cyprus, and Slovakia. A full international since 2012, and the second-highest caps earner in the history of the Cape Verde national team, he has played in five major international tournaments: the Africa Cup of Nations in 2013, 2015, 2021, and 2023 and the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Vozinha attracted significant international attention and acclaim for his performance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, keeping clean sheets against Spain and Saudi Arabia as well as leading Cape Verde in a highly-lauded bout against defending champions Argentina in the knockout phase.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 02:46 UTC on Sunday, 5 July 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Vozinha on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Bluesky at @wikioftheday.com.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm long-form Gregory.

Creativity through the lens of a multi-hyphanate creative"Creativity is: Authenticity. Helping others find themselves."Alexandra Beller, Artistic Director of Alexandra Beller/Dances, (2002-present), was a member of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company from 1995-2001. Alexandra has created over 50 original Dance Theatre works, presented at/commissioned by theatres throughout NYC, and companies in Korea, Hong Kong, Oslo, Cyprus, and the US. Alexandra currently choreographs predominantly for Theatre. Credits: Off Broadway: Sense and Sensibility (Helen Hayes Award, Lortel Nomination, IRNE Best Choreography), The Mad Ones (59E59), Bedlam's Peter Pan (Duke Theatre), How to transcend a happy marriage (Lincoln Center Theatre). Regional: La Jolla Playhouse, The Goodman Theater, Folger Shakespeare Library, ART, Portland Center Stage, Milwaukee Rep. She was on faculty at Princeton from 20152022 and teaches at The Laban Institute for Movement Studies. She currently runs workshops in Somatics, Theater, Laban, Bartenieff, coaches private Somatics clients, and is writing 2 books.https://www.alexandrabeller.com/https://www.alexandrabellerdances.org/https://www.instagram.com/alexandrabellerdances/https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandra-beller-0a56a57/https://www.tiktok.com/@thelabanistahttps://www.facebook.com/alexandrabellerdanceshttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8suG0TLGKqufov8IpqLrKwSend us Fan Mail

An examination of the deepest level of the Ancient Mesopotamia iceberg, commonly labeled "Theories and Speculative Ideas." The video reviews each claim against primary sources from Sumer, Akkad, Babylon, and Assyria, including cuneiform tablets, excavation reports, and geological data, to demonstrate how historical method evaluates extraordinary claims.Coverage includes: Ancient Astronauts and the Annunaki: the origin of the theory in Zecharia Sitchin, what the Akkadian term actually means in Mesopotamian religion, and the evidential standards for alien contact claims. Great Flood myths: comparison of the Epic of Gilgamesh, Genesis, and other flood traditions with evidence for Persian Gulf and Black Sea inundations. Gilgamesh's tomb discovered in 2003: the Uruk excavation, the Iraq War interruption, and why no inscription links the tomb to the historical king. Hanging Gardens location: the case for Nineveh and Dur-Sharrukin, Archimedes screw technology by 700 BC, and why Babylon remains plausible. Nimrud Lens and Saturn's rings: what the 3x quartz lens can and cannot do, and the absence of telescopic astronomy in Assyrian records. Annunaki gold-mining slaves: the actual Mesopotamian creation motive of humans as laborers for the gods versus modern reinterpretations. Abraham from Ur: the biblical text, the Amorite migrations circa 2000 BCE, and the northern vs southern Ur debate. Sumerian King List long reigns: hundreds of thousands of years, symbolic numbers, and attempts at dynastic or calendrical readings. Sumerian origins: language isolate status, the Persian Gulf marsh hypothesis, and pre-flood settlement theories. Nibiru and the 12th planet: claims of hidden planets in tablets and the current state of translation work. 4.2 kiloyear event: climate data and its role in the fall of the Akkadian Empire alongside Gutian pressure. Structures beneath Eridu: the E-Abzu temple's 18 rebuild phases and what lies under ziggurat foundations. Linguistic fringe theories: proposed links between Sumerian and Turkic, Hungarian, Elamite, and Dravidian. Meluhha trade network: Indus Valley contacts, Neo-Assyrian memory loss, and claims of an Ethiopia-to-India empire. Nuclear war dark ages: why nuclear events leave unmistakable geological signaturesSumerian copper from Lake Michigan: sourcing from Cyprus and Iran versus New World contact hypotheses. Sacred marriage as genetic experiment: Ishtar priestess rituals and kingship legitimation. Ur III bala system as socialism: command economy, ration payments, and modern ideological projections. King List as doomsday calendar, Nam-Shub virus, 676 BC simulation, and Enki vs Enlil secret societies: modern fiction, numerology, and conspiracy narrativesThe purpose is not to ridicule speculation, but to show what counts as evidence in early Mesopotamian studies, where the limits of knowledge currently lie, and what kind of discovery would be required to reopen closed questions.Keywords: ancient Mesopotamia, Sumerian history, Akkadian Empire, Babylon, Assyria, Annunaki explained, ancient aliens debunked, Sumerian King List, Gilgamesh tomb 2003, Nibiru 12th planet, Hanging Gardens Nineveh, Nimrud lens, flood myth, 4.2 kiloyear event, Mesopotamia iceberg

Understanding how values and communication styles differ across cultures is key to succeeding internationally. That’s why training in cross-cultural communication has become commonplace in the international business world. In this session, we’ll look at 6 dimensions of cross-cultural communication and their application to medical scenarios.

VOV1 - Đợt nắng nóng cực đoan kéo dài từ cuối tháng 6 tiếp tục gây ra những tác động nghiêm trọng trên khắp châu Âu, bùng phát nhiều vụ cháy rừng, gây áp lực lớn lên hệ thống y tế và làm tăng số ca tử vong. Các chuyên gia cảnh báo tình trạng nắng nóng có thể tiếp tục gia tăng trong những ngày tới.Nhiều quốc gia châu Âu như Italy, Croatia, Serbia, Albania, Tây Ban Nha... đã ban bố cảnh báo nắng nóng và đối phó với cháy rừng lan rộng. Tại Hy Lạp, hai người đã thiệt mạng sau khi một vụ cháy rừng gần làng Liti, cách thành phố Thessaloniki khoảng 25 km. Tại Croatia, hàng chục lính cứu hỏa cùng nhiều máy bay chữa cháy được huy động để khống chế các đám cháy rừng trên đảo du lịch Vis và khu vực gần thị trấn Orebic. Tây Ban Nha cũng đang nỗ lực dập tắt một vụ cháy rừng tại vùng Aragon đã thiêu rụi khoảng 2.200 ha đất. Trong khi đó, Albania đã kiểm soát được một đám cháy lớn gần làng Klos sau khi nhiều diện tích cây bụi và vườn ô liu bị thiêu hủy.Các vụ cháy rừng trên khắp châu Âu là hậu quả của đợt nắng nóng kỷ lục từ cuối tháng 6 trong khi các vụ tử vong liên quan đến nắng nóng tiếp tục gia tăng tại Cyprus và Ba Lan. Đáng chú ý, trong tuần qua, Pháp đã ghi nhận ít nhất 1.000 ca tử vong và con số này nhiều khả năng còn tiếp tục tăng. Phần lớn nạn nhân là người trên 75 tuổi. Bác sĩ Nicolas Gonzales, Trưởng khoa Cấp cứu Bệnh viện Paris-Saclay, Pháp, cảnh báo về tình trạng quá tải khi số lượng bệnh nhân nhập viện do nắng nóng tăng mạnh: “Trong số 150 bệnh nhân chúng tôi tiếp nhận mỗi ngày, thông thường có từ 15 đến 20% cần nhập viện. Giờ đây, tỷ lệ bệnh nhân nhập viện đã tăng từ 20% lên 40%, tức là tăng 100%. Chúng tôi ngay lập tức gặp phải tình trạng tắc nghẽn. Tình trạng này không cho phép chúng tôi nhập viện tất cả những bệnh nhân này ngay lập tức.”Dự kiến, nắng nóng tiếp tục tác động tiêu cực đến nhiều quốc gia châu Âu khi một đợt nắng nóng mới nhiều khả năng sẽ quay trở lại từ đầu tháng 7, ảnh hưởng đến Pháp, Đức, Italy, Tây Ban Nha, Thụy Sĩ và một phần nước Anh. Trưởng bộ phận thông tin khí hậu của Tổ chức Khí tượng Thế giới (WMO), John Kennedy, cho biết, khí hậu thay đổi và nắng nóng cực đoan sẽ xảy ra thường xuyên hơn, kéo dài hơn, với cường độ lớn hơn khi hiện tượng nóng lên toàn cầu tiếp tục diễn ra.“Nhiệt độ cao mà chúng ta đang thấy vào ban ngày thu hút nhiều sự chú ý, nhưng nhiệt độ ban đêm cũng đặc biệt cao. Khi nhiệt độ duy trì trên 20 độ C suốt đêm, các khu dân cư không thể thoát bớt nhiệt lượng dư thừa, khiến cơ thể không thể phục hồi sau cái nóng ban ngày, và kéo dài trong nhiều ngày. Sự căng thẳng không được giải tỏa này là nguyên nhân dẫn đến số ca tử vong tăng trong các đợt nắng nóng vừa qua. Những vấn đề này có thể trở nên trầm trọng hơn ở các khu vực đô thị, nơi nhiệt độ, đặc biệt là vào ban đêm, cao hơn do môi trường xây dựng.”Đợt nắng nóng lịch sử đang cho thấy mức độ nghiêm trọng ngày càng tăng của các hiện tượng thời tiết cực đoan tại châu Âu. Từ thiệt hại về người, cháy rừng, quá tải hệ thống y tế đến áp lực đối với hạ tầng năng lượng, các tác động đã vượt ra ngoài phạm vi một hiện tượng thời tiết đơn thuần. Trong bối cảnh các dự báo cho thấy nắng nóng có thể tiếp tục kéo dài và tái diễn trong thời gian tới, các quốc gia châu Âu sẽ phải tăng cường các biện pháp ứng phó khẩn cấp, đồng thời thúc đẩy các chiến lược thích ứng với biến đổi khí hậu trong dài hạn./.Thiều Dương/ VOV1Nắng nóng cực đoan đang gây ra những tác động nghiêm trọng trên khắp châu Âu. Ảnh: Reuters.

What if one of the most powerful skills you could develop isn't speaking, but listening?In this episode of SolFul Connections, Amanda connects with Noemi Beres, co-owner of Podcast Connections, linguistics expert, entrepreneur, artist, and musician, whose work has helped entrepreneurs around the world share their stories on podcasts.But this conversation goes far beyond business.Growing up in Hungary and now living in Cyprus, Noemi reflects on the experiences that shaped her, the dreams that became reality, and the philosophy that guides both her life and her work. Together, Amanda and Noemi explore what it means to truly listen, create space for others to feel heard, and build authentic relationships rooted in generosity.Along the way, they discuss why great podcast interviews are really about human connection, how walking fuels creativity, and the lasting influence of The Go-Giver on Noemi's approach to business and life.In this episode, you'll discover:Why listening is one of the most underrated leadership skills.What it means to truly hold space for another person.How Noemi's childhood in Hungary shaped her worldview.The role of creativity, music, and lifelong learning in her journey.What separates exceptional podcast hosts and unforgettable guests.How the principles of The Go-Giver transformed the way she approaches business.Why generosity and authentic connection create opportunities that can't be forced.Whether you're an entrepreneur, a podcast lover, or simply someone who wants to connect more deeply with others, this conversation is a reminder that every meaningful relationship begins with listening.Sometimes the greatest gift we can offer another person isn't advice or answers—it's making them feel genuinely heard.

Andy Burnham finally stepped into the spotlight with his long-awaited leadership pitch — but behind the buzzwords and feel-good slogans, political writer Brendan O'Neill says there was precious little substance. No plan for immigration, no mention of defence, no serious reckoning with net zero, and rumours that Ed Miliband could become Chancellor. Is this really the man who wants to lead Britain?Meanwhile, Keir Starmer's defence investment plan has landed after his Defence secretary resigned over its shortfalls — and it's drawing fire again. Lord Alan West, former First Sea Lord, says the money is back-loaded, the short-term gaps are dangerous, and Britain's military readiness is in a dire state. Not a single nuclear attack submarine has been operational for years. Deploying one destroyer to Cyprus took two weeks. Starmer had the political capital and the parliamentary majority to fix it — and he failed.From devolution delusions to drone warfare, procurement failures to the crippling cost of the nuclear deterrent — this is a frank, forensic look at where British politics and national security are heading.Julia Hartley-Brewer broadcasts on Talk from Monday to Thursday, 10AM to 1PM. Available on YouTube and streaming platforms, along with DAB+ radio and your smart speaker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ieuw, zegt de één. Hot, zegt de ander. Minder hot is de ontstoken voet van Nynke, erg Lully voor haar. Alex noemt zijn bedrag waarvoor hij uit de kleren zou gaan; als we de krachten even bundelen, beste luisteraars, dan hebben we dat zo bij elkaar. Hanneke had een kompasgesprek dat daadwerkelijk richting gaf en Anne komt met heet genuanceerd onderzoek uit Cyprus. En vergeet niet je calamiteitenuren aan te vragen! Tot de volgende, Nynke, Hanneke, Anne en Alex2K - - - Sponsor: Vattenfall Wil je weten wat de afschaffing van salderen voor jouw situatie betekent en hoe je meer uit je zonnestroom haalt? Kijk dan op vattenfall.nl/zon voor advies en oplossingen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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READINGMatthew 9:14–26 (NKJV)14 Then the disciples of John came to Him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but Your disciples do not fast?”15 And Jesus said to them, “Can the friends of the bridegroom mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them, and then they will fast. 16 No one puts a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old garment; for the patch pulls away from the garment, and the tear is made worse. 17 Nor do they put new wine into old wineskins, or else the wineskins break, the wine is spilled, and the wineskins are ruined. But they put new wine into new wineskins, and both are preserved.”18 While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live.” 19 So Jesus arose and followed him, and so did His disciples.20 And suddenly, a woman who had a flow of blood for twelve years came from behind and touched the hem of His garment. 21 For she said to herself, “If only I may touch His garment, I shall be made well.” 22 But Jesus turned around, and when He saw her He said, “Be of good cheer, daughter; your faith has made you well.” And the woman was made well from that hour.23 When Jesus came into the ruler's house, and saw the flute players and the noisy crowd wailing, 24 He said to them, “Make room, for the girl is not dead, but sleeping.” And they ridiculed Him. 25 But when the crowd was put outside, He went in and took her by the hand, and the girl arose. 26 And the report of this went out into all that land.READINGIsaiah 23:6–14 (NKJV)6 Cross over to Tarshish;Wail, you inhabitants of the coastland!7 Is this your joyous city,Whose antiquity is from ancient days,Whose feet carried her far off to dwell?8 Who has taken this counsel against Tyre, the crowning city,Whose merchants are princes,Whose traders are the honorable of the earth?9 The Lord of hosts has purposed it,To bring to dishonor the pride of all glory,To bring into contempt all the honorable of the earth.10 Overflow through your land like the River,O daughter of Tarshish;There is no more strength.11 He stretched out His hand over the sea,He shook the kingdoms;The Lord has given a commandment against CanaanTo destroy its strongholds.12 And He said, “You will rejoice no more,O you oppressed virgin daughter of Sidon.Arise, cross over to Cyprus;There also you will have no rest.”13 Behold, the land of the Chaldeans,This people which was not;Assyria founded it for wild beasts of the desert.They set up its towers,They raised up its palaces,And brought it to ruin.14 Wail, you ships of Tarshish!For your strength is laid waste.

Headlines:Remember the Gaza Board of Peace? Yeah. It's been pretty quiet lately. Well, presentatives from the Board are planning to meet in Cyprus next week.OPEC, the oil cartel for oil-producing nations, is in danger of losing another member.Secretary of State Marco Rubio just wrapped up a three-day tour of the Gulf.Confusion continues over the state of affairs in Lebanon.--FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Senior Fellow Edmund Fitton-Brown.Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

Η Κυπριακή Κοινότητα Νέας Νότιας Ουαλίας φιλοξενεί αυτές τις ημέρες, στο οίκημα όπου στεγάζεται αυτή την περίοδο στο προάστειο Lakemba του Σύδνεϋ, την έκθεση με τίτλο «Cyprus Dreaming: A Dialogue with Indigenous Dreaming- Το Κυπριακό Ονείρεμα: Ένας διάλογος με την Αυστραλιανή Αυτοχθονία».

Welcome to The Times of Israel's Daily Briefing, your 20-minute audio update on what's happening in Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish world. US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's episode. Following the first of three days of talks between Jerusalem and Beirut, Magid discusses the sharp critique first issued by Israel's US Ambassador Yechiel Leiter, regarding the connection being made between the Lebanon talks and the US-Iran deal, and the notion that Iran is being allowed to demand a ceasefire in a separate country. There is a battle of narratives in US President Donald Trump's administration over the US-Iran deal, notes Magid, extending into the Israel-Lebanon talks. US Vice President JD Vance is leading the Israel-Lebanon talks and supports some degree of Iranian influence over Hezbollah in Lebanon, reports Magid, viewing it as the only way forward for the embattled country. It appears that Secretary of State Marc Rubio, currently on a regional tour in the United Arab Emirates, isn't as supportive of the terms of the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, says Magid, or of Iranian influence in Lebanon, and is keeping some distance, perhaps to protect his place as a possible Republican Party candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Finally, Magid discusses Gaza's Board of Peace, as various members head to Cyprus for a retreat to continue figuring out how to move forward, while insisting that it will take time to make headway on Hamas disarmament and Gaza reconstruction. Check out The Times of Israel's ongoing liveblog for more updates. For further reading: ‘A train wreck’: As Jerusalem and Beirut hold talks, Israeli envoy pans linkage to US-Iran deal Rubio: Iran will not be allowed to charge tolls in Strait of Hormuz under any final deal Board of Peace members to ‘recalibrate’ at Cyprus resort after rocky first six months Subscribe to The Times of Israel Daily Briefing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts. This episode was produced by Ari Schlacht. IMAGE: US bureau chief Jacob Magid joins host Jessica Steinberg for today's Daily Briefing podcast (ToI/Israeli Embassy)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With nearly 1.3 billion disabled people in the world, we assume that the medical community focuses on physical health. But who is helping people with the emotional and spiritual impact of disability? In this session, we will explore the emotional and spiritual impact of disability and how the church and global workers can effectively support the disabled community with this critical need.

In this inspiring episode I sit down with Dr. C. L. Max Nikias, renowned academic, engineer, author, and former President of the University of Southern California (USC).Born in Cyprus, Dr. Nikias' story is one of resilience, determination, and the transformative power of education. From humble beginnings on a small Mediterranean island to leading one of the world's most prestigious universities, his journey embodies the belief that our circumstances do not define our destiny.During this fascinating conversation, Dr. Nikias reflects on his childhood in Cyprus, the values instilled in him by his family, and the experiences that shaped his character and ambitions. He shares the challenges and opportunities that accompanied his move to the United States, where he pursued higher education and built an extraordinary academic career.As an internationally recognized expert in engineering and innovation, Dr. Nikias rose through the academic ranks to become the 11th President of USC, overseeing a period of unprecedented growth, academic excellence, and global impact. Yet behind the impressive titles and achievements lies a deeply personal story of perseverance, vision, and gratitude.In this episode, we discuss:Growing up in Cyprus and the lessons learned from his early yearsThe immigrant experience and adapting to a new countryThe role of education in transforming livesLeadership, vision, and building a legacyThe importance of innovation and lifelong learningThe values that guided him throughout his remarkable careerHis reflections on success, purpose, and giving backHis love for Greek history and philosophy and his favorite town in the worldDr. Nikias also shares insights from his memoir, American Trojan, a powerful account of his journey from Cyprus to the highest levels of academia and leadership in the United States.This episode is a testament to the power of dreams, hard work, and the courage to embrace new horizons.About Dr. Max NikiasDr. C. L. Max Nikias was born in Cyprus and went on to become a distinguished engineer, professor, university leader, and the 11th President of the University of Southern California. Recognized internationally for his contributions to engineering, education, and leadership, he has inspired generations of students and professionals around the world.

In this ScreenFish 1on1 Interview, director Minos Papas discusses MOTHERWITCH, reflecting on the film as a love letter to Cyprus and its cultural and emotional landscape. He explores the presence of the Kalikantzari within the story and how folklore shapes meaning and atmosphere. Minos also examines art as a form of relief from grief, considering how creativity can transform pain into expression, healing, and connection while grounding the film in both personal and mythic resonance.MOTHERWITCH premiered at IFFR '26.

Long before Putin's invasion of Ukraine, conflict was simmering on Europe's borders. In overlooked territories in eastern Europe, the eastern Mediterranean and the Caucasus –from the Balkans and Cyprus to Abkhazia on the fringes of Georgia – local disputes spiral into regional crises, global alliances are forged and broken, and power is brokered while the West looks elsewhere. In this episode, acclaimed correspondent Hannah Lucinda Smith joins Adam McCauley to discuss her new book Hinterlands: Journeys through Europe's Unfinished Frontiers. She draws on vivid first-hand experience to paint a gripping portrait of Europe at its edges - and the struggles that will define its future. Hannah Lucinda Smith is a journalist known for reporting across the Middle East and Europe for The Times of London, The Atlantic, WIRED, and others. She is the author of Erdogan Rising, an account of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's rise to power, and Zarifa, the memoir of Afghan human rights activist Zarifa Ghafari. Adam McCauley is a journalist, academic, and policy analyst currently based in Ottawa, Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Pearson presents a collection of the week's Witness History interviews from the BBC World Service. Our guest is Professor Rachel E. Johnson, Professor of Modern African History at Durham University in the UK.We begin with the 50th anniversary of the Soweto Uprising, which became a defining symbol of youth resistance to apartheid. We hear from one of the students who took part in the protest, which was violently suppressed by South African security forces in June 1976.Then we have the harrowing account of an ethnic Georgian poet who fled his home in Abkhazia when the breakaway region was engulfed in war in 1993.We also hear from one of the Greek Cypriot women who, in 1987, marched towards the ceasefire line dividing Cyprus to protest against the island's partition.Next, the scientist who identified Lyme disease in 1976.Plus, the discovery of the remains known as “Mungo Man”, a 42,000‑year‑old skeleton that transformed understanding of Australia's ancient past.And Brazil's heaviest defeat in a World Cup, which happened on home soil in 2014.Contributors: Professor Rachel E. Johnson – Professor of Modern African History, Durham UniversityBongi Mkhabela – Soweto Uprising participantGuram Odisharia – Georgian poet from AbkhaziaNiki Katsaouni – Greek Cypriot peace activistDr Jim Bowler – geologistProf Allen Steere – rheumatologistThomas Müller – German footballer(Photo: Black students protesting against the compulsory teaching of Dutch-based Afrikaans in schools. Credit: Getty)

Othello – Act I scene 3 A Turkish fleet heads for Cyprus. Othello tells a love story. Desdemona speaks her mind. Iago makes a plan.

The big news of the week is undoubtedly President Trump's deal with Iran to bring an end to the war that has seen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint, shut for months. This agreement, as experts have been keen to point out, is just a start, creating a process for opening the Strait of Hormuz in the short run, and laying out a sixty-day timetable to address many other outstanding issues. What will this mean for constraining Iran's nuclear ambitions? How will it impact Israel's war with Hezbollah in Lebanon? What will it mean for a rattled global economy that's seen global trade disrupted and energy prices shoot up? How will a deal impact Europe, Greece and Cyprus? These are just a few questions swirling around in the wake of this deal. Steven Cook, Vassilis Nedos, Ian Lesser, and Maria Demertzis join Thanos Davelis as we try to answer these questions, breaking down what this deal could mean for Washington, for the Middle East and the Eastern Mediterranean, for Europe, and for the global economy.  A little more info on our guests: Steven Cook is the Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for Middle East and Africa studies at the Council on Foreign Relations. Vassilis Nedos is Kathimerini's diplomatic and defense editor. Ian Lesser is the vice president and Brussels chief of the German Marshall Fund of the United States. Maria Demertzis is a Professor of Economic Policy at the European University Institute. You can support The Greek Current by joining HALC as a member here.

In June 1987, hundreds of women walked towards a ceasefire line that had divided Cyprus since 1974. The island was split after a coup backed by Greece and a subsequent Turkish military intervention, which left thousands displaced on both sides. Many of the women were Greek Cypriots who had fled their homes in the north during the conflict. They hoped their peace walk would draw international attention to the island's division, as they wanted to return to the homes they had lost more than a decade earlier. The group held white flags and banners with their slogan ‘We Come In Peace' in Greek, Turkish and English. Some media coverage at the time described the protest as potentially provocative and warned it could escalate tensions. Niki Katsaouni, one of the leading figures of the movement, speaks to Elena Angelides. Eye-witness accounts brought to life by archive. Witness History is for those fascinated by and curious about the past. We take you to the events that have shaped our world through the eyes of the people who were there. For nine minutes every day, we take you back in time and all over the world, to examine wars, coups, scientific discoveries, cultural moments and much more. Recent episodes explore everything from how the Excel spreadsheet was developed, the creation of cartoon rabbit Miffy and how the sound barrier was broken.We look at the lives of some of the most famous leaders, artists, scientists and personalities in history, including: the moment Reagan and Gorbachev met in Geneva, Haitian singer Emerante de Pradines' life and Omar Sharif's legendary movie entrance in Lawrence of Arabia.You can learn all about fascinating and surprising stories, like the invention of a stent which has saved lives around the world; the birth of the G7; and the meeting of Maldives' ministers underwater. We cover everything from World War Two and Cold War stories to Black History Month and our journeys into space.(Photo: Women Walk Home march. Credit: University of Cyprus Library)

Join us as we dig deeper into last Sunday's sermon from Pastor Marcus Lane "The Gospel on Trial" and hear from Amy Duncan and Nate Zuellig on "Cornerstone". Digging Deeper Questions: How does the notion that "the word does the work" shift how you approach the calling to take part in God's mission?   Have you ever encountered the accusation or felt like Christianity is exclusive? How does the nature of grace help address this concern?   How might the life of the early church challenge you to grow in generosity? Scripture Reading: Acts 4:1-22, 32-37 1 And as they were speaking to the people, the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came upon them, 2 greatly annoyed because they were teaching the people and proclaiming in Jesus the resurrection from the dead. 3 And they arrested them and put them in custody until the next day, for it was already evening. 4 But many of those who had heard the word believed, and the number of the men came to about five thousand.   5 On the next day their rulers and elders and scribes gathered together in Jerusalem, 6 with Annas the high priest and Caiaphas and John and Alexander, and all who were of the high-priestly family. 7 And when they had set them in the midst, they inquired, "By what power or by what name did you do this?" 8 Then Peter, filled with the Holy Spirit, said to them, "Rulers of the people and elders, 9 if we are being examined today concerning a good deed done to a crippled man, by what means this man has been healed, 10 let it be known to all of you and to all the people of Israel that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom you crucified, whom God raised from the dead—by him this man is standing before you well. 11 This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, the builders, which has become the cornerstone. 12 And there is salvation in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved."   13 Now when they saw the boldness of Peter and John, and perceived that they were uneducated, common men, they were astonished. And they recognized that they had been with Jesus. 14 But seeing the man who was healed standing beside them, they had nothing to say in opposition. 15 But when they had commanded them to leave the council, they conferred with one another, 16 saying, "What shall we do with these men? For that a notable sign has been performed through them is evident to all the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and we cannot deny it. 17 But in order that it may spread no further among the people, let us warn them to speak no more to anyone in this name." 18 So they called them and charged them not to speak or teach at all in the name of Jesus. 19 But Peter and John answered them, "Whether it is right in the sight of God to listen to you rather than to God, you must judge, 20 for we cannot but speak of what we have seen and heard." 21 And when they had further threatened them, they let them go, finding no way to punish them, because of the people, for all were praising God for what had happened. 22 For the man on whom this sign of healing was performed was more than forty years old.   32 Now the full number of those who believed were of one heart and soul, and no one said that any of the things that belonged to him was his own, but they had everything in common. 33 And with great power the apostles were giving their testimony to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great grace was upon them all. 34 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold 35 and laid it at the apostles' feet, and it was distributed to each as any had need. 36 Thus Joseph, who was also called by the apostles Barnabas (which means son of encouragement), a Levite, a native of Cyprus, 37 sold a field that belonged to him and brought the money and laid it at the apostles' feet. Intro/Outro Song: "Only One" Nate Zuellig ULC Artist In Residence    "Cornerstone" Hillsong CCLI Song # 6158927   CCLI License # 11254293

This week was one full of developments for the Eastern Mediterranean. Top of the list was the announcement in Houston of a major milestone for the region, as the US, Greece, Cyprus and Israel inaugurated the East Med Energy Center, putting into action a major provision of the landmark 2019 EastMed Act, a key priority of HALC. Earlier in the week the East Med Gas Forum was also in the headlines, as ministers and senior representatives from Greece, Cyprus, Egypt, Jordan, Israel, Palestine, Italy, the US, and the World Bank sat at the same table in DC. The meeting highlighted both Washington's and Greece's increasingly important role in shaping the region's energy agenda. As we saw East Med countries expand their cooperation, Turkey's increasingly confrontational posture in the region was on full display this week as its fighter jets interfered with a military aircraft carrying European defense officials to an EU meeting in Cyprus. Turning our attention to Greece, we're shifting gears to look at an ongoing challenge facing the country, which is protecting its natural landscapes. With reports of small wildfires already popping up in local media, and given that last week was World Environment Day, we look into how groups like Ecogenia and the California Conservation Corps are partnering up in the field in this summer to protect Greece's most valuable natural landscapes. Lena Argiri, Sinan Ciddi, Lia Papazoglou, and Annie Schroeder join Thanos Davelis this week as we look into the significance of the new East Med Energy Center, Turkey's harassment of aircraft carrying European defense ministers to Cyprus, and the ongoing efforts to mobilize Greece's youth around climate action. Stay tuned as we're back with another “I am HALC” segment, this time turning our attention to Chicago's Eleni Apostolopoulos Katsoulis, an attorney working at the intersection of healthcare and law that's now also tackling the legal dimensions of AI. Recognized as a 40 under 40 attorney to watch in Illinois, Eleni is also a former president of the Hellenic Bar Association, a founding member of the Hellenic Legal Assistance Services pro bono clinic, a member of HALC's first flagship Leadership 2030 class, and a dedicated mom. A little more info on our guests: Lena Argiri is the Washington, DC Correspondent for Greek Public Broadcasting (ERT) and Kathimerini. Sinan Ciddi is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and director of its Turkey program. Lia Papazoglou is the co-founder of Ecogenia. Annie Schroeder is a Project Coordinator for the California Conservation Corps. You can support The Greek Current by joining HALC as a member here.

Saint Bartholomew was one of the Twelve Apostles, a Galilean; the Gospel accounts say little more about him. It is said that, after receiving the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, he traveled in the service of the Gospel to Arabia and Persia, and brought to India a translation of the Gospel according to Matthew. Eusebius writes that one hundred years later Pantaenus, an illustrious Alexandrian scholar, found this gospel when he traveled in India. By most accounts Bartholomew ended his life in Armenia, where he met his martyrdom by crucifixion. According to many, he and Nathaniel are the same person: the Gospel accounts that speak of Bartholomew do not mention Nathaniel; and St John's Gospel,which mentions Nathanael as one of the Twelve, does not mention Bartholomew. But according to the Greek Synaxarion, Bartholomew and Simon the Zealot are one and the same.   Saint Barnabas was one of the Seventy, from Cyprus, a Levite and at one time a fellow-student with St Paul under Gamaliel. After Christ's Ascension, he led the Seventy until the Apostle Paul's conversion. He is mentioned often in the Acts of the Apostles, which describes some of his travels as a companion of St Paul. By all accounts, he was the first to preach the Gospel of Christ in Rome and in Milan. His wonder-working relics were discovered on the island of Cyprus in the time of the Emperor Zeno; on this basis the Church of Cyprus was established as an independent Church, since it had an apostolic foundation.

Today we're diving into the incredible journey of Johnny Coyne, an actor who traveled from the rugged mountains of Cyprus to the legendary sets of the Star Wars universe. Known for his "great face" and iconic turns as authoritarian villains in The Blacklist, Preacher, and Alcatraz, Johnny pulls back the curtain on the "panic" and imposter syndrome that still fuel his craft today. We explore how a RADA-trained talent who once packed shelves at Toys "R" Us transitioned from "unconsciously unskilled" to landing direct offers from Jon Favreau and sharing the screen with legends like Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. Whether he's a mysterious warden or finding the vulnerable lost boy inside a master villain, Johnny's story is a raw, hilarious, and inspiring masterclass in resilience and the power of simply keeping the motor going. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Jonny Coyne right here. Credits: Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Ma Rainey's Black Bottom Alcatraz The Blacklist For All Mankind The Hangover Part III Gangster Squad Nightcrawler The Family Plan MOM Preacher The Toxic Avenger Guest Links: IMDB: Jonny Coyne, Actor THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS: For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at AlyshiaOchse.com. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: @alyshiaochse & @thatoneaudition SELF TAPE SORTED WORKSHOP: LONDON - June 20th (in person) SELF-TAPE MAY CLASS: STM REPLAY THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: Become a WORKING ACTOR (50% off special) THE PRACTICE TRACK: Membership to Practice Weekly PATREON: @thatoneaudition CONSULTING: Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse COACHING: Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role INSTAGRAM: @alyshiaochse INSTAGRAM: @thatoneaudition WEBSITE: AlyshiaOchse.com ITUNES: Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes SPOTIFY: Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify STITCHER: Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher EPISODE CREDITS: HOST/PRODUCER: Alyshia Ochse WRITER: Maddie McCormick WEBSITE & GRAPHICS: Chase Jennings SOCIAL: Alara Cerikcioglu

(5) Josiah Osgood explains that by 58 BCE, Caesar's allies sent Cato to Cyprus to liquidate its treasury, a mission Catoperformed with obsessive rectitude. Simultaneously, Caesar departed for Gaul, building a formidable military reputation and a deep bond with his soldiers through strategic risk-taking. The alliance between Caesar and Pompey was cemented by Pompey's marriage to Caesar's daughter, Julia. However, Julia's death in childbirth severed this vital link. Catoexploited this loss, romancing Pompey toward the senatorial side as anarchy and riots plagued Rome, signaling the beginning of the Triumvirate's collapse.