Podcasts about Cyprus

My daughter was all excited about the sign she saw at the airport. It was actually over the door at a terminal, and it simply said, "Through these doors pass the greatest employees in the world." She said, "You know, Dad, that would make me feel like I was really doing a good job if I came under that every day." It gives you something you want to live up to. I hope you're posting the right kind of sign. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "I'll Become What You Call Me." Well, our word for today from the Word of God is from Acts 4, and I'm going to read beginning at verse 36 where a man gets a name change. "Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means Son of Encouragement), sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles' feet." Now, notice Joseph becomes Barnabas, The Encourager. We read about him on several occasions in the book of Acts, not the least of which is when he came with Saul of Tarsus, who had just come to Christ. Now, remember, Saul had been persecuting the church. He was like public enemy number one for the Christians. But, "When Saul came to Jerusalem, (Acts says) he tried to join the disciples, and they were all afraid of him. But Barnabas took him and brought him to the apostles." This is the kind of thing Barnabas does throughout his ministry. He goes on to encourage new Gentile believers in Antioch, and nobody's quite sure about them. He rehabilitates Mark when Paul fires him. The point is, the apostles called Joseph an encourager, and he just kept living up to what they called him. That's a principle of human behavior. We tend to become the name we're called. That airline seems to know that, "Through these doors pass the greatest employees in the world." If you call them that, maybe they'll live up to it. That means you have at your disposal a powerful tool for building people, or a destructive weapon for tearing them down. For example, what names do you call your son or daughter? How many times have you said stupid, or lazy, or rebel, or problem? Well, you're programming them with ideas about themselves, and they may then go on to just prove you right. Think about what you've called your husband or wife lately, or that person who frustrates you - that person who's so irritating, so negative. You can help change a person if you'll look for their strengths and tell them what you see. Call them that good thing. Find a name you can use to bring out their best. Maybe that person, for all of their weaknesses, all of their negativeness, maybe they're obnoxious, but are they generous? Maybe they're sensitive, they fight for their family. Maybe they're a person of conviction; they're organized. Maybe they have a great smile, or a great spirit, or a budding talent. Would you tell them what you see? Would they make a great Christian if they turned their mind and talents toward Christ? Sometimes I've said that to people. "You know what, you would make a great follower of Jesus." Then they look surprised and I tell them their qualities that would make them a great follower of His. "With a mind like yours, with a gift like yours, oh what a follower of Christ you would be!" Tell the people around you who they could be with the strengths that they have, even if you only see a little bit of it. Because by naming it, you can nurture it. Look at those people close to you as if they were wearing a big old sign that says, "I'll become what you call me."

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Caster Semenya South African double Olympic champion wins partial victory at European Court of Human Rights in her long legal battle over athletics sex eligibility rules. Package holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price Sycamore Gap tree trunk installed at The Sill UK faces rising and unpredictable threat by Iran, report warns How was wanted man Roy Barclay free to kill Anita Rose Ban some foreigners from sickness benefits, Badenoch urges Four arrested in connection with M and S and Co op cyber attacks I cant drink the water life next to a US data centre Migrant deal will be seen as failure if numbers dont fall Children queuing for supplements killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, hospital says

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv UK faces rising and unpredictable threat by Iran, report warns Sycamore Gap tree trunk installed at The Sill Migrant deal will be seen as failure if numbers dont fall Caster Semenya South African double Olympic champion wins partial victory at European Court of Human Rights in her long legal battle over athletics sex eligibility rules. Ban some foreigners from sickness benefits, Badenoch urges How was wanted man Roy Barclay free to kill Anita Rose Children queuing for supplements killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, hospital says Four arrested in connection with M and S and Co op cyber attacks Package holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price I cant drink the water life next to a US data centre

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Package holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price How was wanted man Roy Barclay free to kill Anita Rose Children queuing for supplements killed in Israeli strike in Gaza, hospital says UK faces rising and unpredictable threat by Iran, report warns I cant drink the water life next to a US data centre Caster Semenya South African double Olympic champion wins partial victory at European Court of Human Rights in her long legal battle over athletics sex eligibility rules. Ban some foreigners from sickness benefits, Badenoch urges Four arrested in connection with M and S and Co op cyber attacks Sycamore Gap tree trunk installed at The Sill Migrant deal will be seen as failure if numbers dont fall

There's no end in sight for the Vassiliko project: past mistakes have left many tricky issues to resolve and we can expect to continue paying exorbitant electricity prices for several years; there's anger at a proposed new bill before Parliament that will muzzle citizens' opposition and their right to demonstrate.

Tonight we started off with the Senaloa cartel caught hacking into the FBI intellegence devices and using them to track down and threaten people who may be working with them. We then talk mabout 2 Iranian spies caught in Greece and Cyprus. We then spend some time talking about the flooding in Texas, New Mexico, and North Carolina. North Korea is sending another 30,000 troops mto the Ukranian front to aid Putins regime, in exchange for newer tech. Then we finish by discussing the fact that Jeffrey Epstein's bank account still has millions of dollars being transfered through it, even years after his suicide.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/cult-of-conspiracy--5700337/support.

From Pomos, Cyprus...A tech tip about why delegating permission, not just tasks, is crucial for effective technology and marketing improvement.Some concise advice about he benefits of building your business as if it were for sale, even if you never intend to sell it.+++00:00 Location Update01:40 Tech Tip06:48 Concise Advice09:36 Wrapping up

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Southport survivor fought like hell says mum You did it how doctor realised mushroom cook Erin Patterson was a killer Yemen Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week Millions of homeowners to see mortgage payments rise Package holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price Trump threatens Brazil with 50 tariff over Bolsonaro trial The Salt Path Raynor Winn hits back at claims she misled readers US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese, critic of Israels Gaza offensive Asylum seekers Why do they come to the UK Ex Conservative Party chairman Jake Berry defects to Reform UK

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv Yemen Houthis sink second Red Sea cargo ship in a week Ex Conservative Party chairman Jake Berry defects to Reform UK Trump threatens Brazil with 50 tariff over Bolsonaro trial The Salt Path Raynor Winn hits back at claims she misled readers Southport survivor fought like hell says mum US sanctions UN expert Francesca Albanese, critic of Israels Gaza offensive Millions of homeowners to see mortgage payments rise You did it how doctor realised mushroom cook Erin Patterson was a killer Asylum seekers Why do they come to the UK Package holidays to Spain, Cyprus and Turkey soar in price

SHOUT OUT TO CALEB SAMPSON OF MINISTRY LEAGUE FOR THE FUN ICE CREAM THEMED LOGO! This episode is brought to you by "The Heritage Event with Nate Oats" on August 23rd in Florence, Alabama. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-heritage-event-with-nate-oats-tickets-1294929351549?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawKomvpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4Zk5xU1JBOEtCb2JER2ppAR5vjf_grvw3_HFMxhtmoTCaaSWrLjT-3yP1PeMF7N21WhfhNSxcvO1s8qD3Og_aem_rPA3wGujmAewUerhdTaoQQ This episode is brought to you by the 4th Annual Stayin' Alive Disco Dodgeball Tournament for St. Jude on August 16th. Register you, your team or get more information at www.benandtravis.com/dodgeball Ben and Travis are joined by the most specialist of guests, their kids to answer the Summer's most hard hitting questions. Join in on the fun as this episode is packed with humor. Links mentioned in this episode: Get our free ebook "28 Days of Focused Living" here: https://www.benandtravis.com https://www.facebook.com/groups/benandtravis Reframing Hope Book: https://www.benandtravis.com/books For extra content and material you can use for your family or ministry go to https://www.patreon.com/benandtravis Represent the show: https://www.benandtravis.com/store The Friday ReFresh: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-friday-refresh/id1611969995 Good Old Fashioned Dislike Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/good-old-fashioned-dislike/id1643163790 Co-Producers: Justin B., Doris C., Rhonda F., Scott K., Mary H. This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

In this vibrant and heartwarming episode of Most Memorable Journeys, I talk with the charismatic and passionate Tonia Buxton—British TV presenter, restaurateur, author, and proud ambassador of Greek Cypriot culture.We dive into a rich conversation about life, family, Cyprus, and how Tonia followed her passion to become a global voice for Cypriot food and heritage. From the vibrant dishes of My Greek Kitchen to the stories of how it all happened Tonia shares how her love for history, health, and culture has shaped her journey.✨ We also talk about:• The deep connection between food and identity• Tonia's inspiring views on healthy aging• What it's like raising strong, creative children—including supporting her daughter Antigoni's dreams• How she blends tradition with modern wellness• Her experiences on Discovery Channel Travel & Living, Good Morning Britain, This Morning, and Sunday BrunchTonia's energy is contagious and her stories are filled with flavour—both literally and figuratively. This episode is a celebration of heritage, passion, and purpose.

Episode Summary:In this sacral chakra-themed episode of Mind Power Meets Mystic, Michelle Walters and Cinthia Varkevisser sit down with the inspiring Noemi Beres—co-owner of Podcast Connections, multilingual powerhouse, and self-taught mixed media artist living in Cyprus. Noemi shares how she blends her Hungarian heritage with Mediterranean inspiration to create soulful art and emotional healing through fabric, paper, and memory.We explore:The sacral chakra's deep ties to creativity, femininity, and receivingHow grief, trauma, and transition led Noemi back to the healing power of artHer unique ritual of nighttime collage-making as emotional releaseThe soothing, meditative, and serotonin-boosting power of repetitive creative actsReal-life stories of transformation—from her mother coloring through pandemic stress to podcast listeners rediscovering their artistic sparkWhether you're a creator, a healing seeker, or someone who's neglected your inner artist for too long—this episode will reignite your creative spirit and remind you that art doesn't need to be perfect to be powerful.Connect with Noemi Beres:PodcastConnections.coNoemiBeres.comInstagram: @noemiberesLinkedIn: Noemi Beres

Costa Constanti, international affairs expert and political analyst, is on the show today answering the many questions I have regarding the current situation happening around us. We discuss Gaza and the deadly destruction, Iran and nuclear weapons, Israel and antisemitism and of course Cyprus' role. Previous episodes with Costa:-Zuckerberg, Trump, Elon, Fidias, Volt, Elam: An analysis with experts Natassa Loizou and Costa Constanti -Trump's reelection: what does it mean? With political analyst Costa Constanti Mentioned: - President Christodoulides' podcast interview with The Rest is Politics Please consider supporting the podcast by subscribing to Patreon for as little as 2, 5 or 10 euros a month. Find Eleni aka Georgie's Mummy on Instagram and Facebook to follow her daily stories and posts. Email: eleni@georgiesmummy.comThe Mamma Mu podcast is supported by Wiggle, Cyprus' first female sexual wellness store. www.wigglecy.com Support the show

Shownotes:In this heartfelt episode of Sacred You, Rachel welcomes Eloise Bennett — Magdalene Rose Priestess, oracle, and creator of the Magdalene Rose Healing Oracle — back to the show.Eloise shares her extraordinary life journey of awakening as an oracle, from her early childhood experiences seeing beyond the veils to her profound initiations at sacred sites like Avebury and Glastonbury. She recounts her pivotal "four dragons" activation and how it led to the reclaiming of her ancient gifts.They discuss Eloise's Romany lineage and its deep ties to Sarah (Sarai), daughter of Mary Magdalene and Yeshua, exploring ancestral healing, sacred lineages, and the hidden wisdom carried in the blood and bones. Rachel and Eloise weave personal stories of ancestry and the importance of reconnecting with our roots to heal the past and shape the future.Eloise also shares the birthing journey of her Magdalene Rose Oracle deck — a creation seven years in the making — and how each card was received and embodied through deep alchemical experiences in Avalon and Cyprus. She reveals how the cards integrate sacred technologies of essential oils, crystals, affirmations, and invocations to support practical, soul-aligned transformation.At the end of the episode, Eloise gifts us a live three-card Magdalene Rose Oracle reading, offering messages from Mary Magdalene and Yeshua about stepping onto the rainbow bridge of our true path, igniting the diamond flame within our hearts, and fully embracing our life purpose and mission.Special offer for listeners:Eloise is offering half-price Magdalene Rose bespoke soul readings for podcast listeners using the code SARAH (normally £222, now £111).Highlights:Eloise's story of awakening as an oracle and healing her ancestral lineageThe connection between Romany lineage and Sarah, the daughter of MagdaleneThe mystical journey of creating the Magdalene Rose OracleThe importance of embracing your true life purpose and missionA beautiful live oracle reading with messages of faith, healing, and soul alignmentConnect with Eloise and order the Magdalene Rose Oracle:

Join Pastor Michael Eastman as he continues his series, Acts of the Apostles. This week's message: How the Church Spreads Text: Acts 11:19-20 The Church in Antioch “Now those who were scattered because of the persecution that arose over Stephen traveled as far as Phoenicia and Cyprus and Antioch, speaking the word to no one except Jews. But there were some of them, men of Cyprus and Cyrene, who on coming to Antioch spoke to the Hellenists also, preaching the Lord Jesus."

In the first half of the show Nedra speaks with Dave Simmons, Executive Director of Ride Illinois, an organization which has been at the forefront of cycling advocacy, education and awareness in that state since 1992. In the second half Alon is joined by Cypriot teenagers Dora Turk and Konstantinos Pavlou who talk about cycling in their Mediterranean island and about the group Creating Friendship for Peace which brings together youth in divided lands.

In today's episode, the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has ruled that Cyprus violated key human rights in its handling of a rape case involving Disy politician Andreas Ttaouxis, sharply criticising the authorities and deputy attorney-general Savvas Angelides. Also, President Nikos Christodoulides will travel to New York for an expanded UN-led meeting on the Cyprus problem, to be held on July 16 and 17, without political party leaders, government spokesman Konstantinos Letymbiotis said Thursday.Elsewhere, former district court judge Doria Varoshiotou will appeal her dismissal at the end of her two-year probation, her lawyer Achilleas Demetriades said Thursday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

In today's episode, Cyprus' Cabinet has approved draft laws to modernise the country's legal and audit services, seen as a key pledge of President Nikos Christodoulides' government. Elsewhere, Cyprus' government has urged the Supreme Judicial Council to publicly explain why Doria Varoshiotou was denied a permanent judgeship.Also, the parents of a 22-month-old child hospitalised with severe burns were remanded for five days on Wednesday in Limassol.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

While everyone's attention has been on the Middle East over the past weeks, I want to turn us to the Black Sea. The Black Sea is not just critical to Russian President Vladimir Putin's war on Ukraine, but it is a key part of the wider standoff between Moscow and the West, raising questions about European security and drawing in other powers as well like Turkey and the US. Dimitar Bechev, a senior fellow with Carnegie Europe, joins Thanos Davelis as we take a closer look at why the Black Sea is increasingly on the West and Europe's radar.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:The Black Sea Has Become the Fulcrum of Europe's SecurityUS sanctions on Turkey could be lifted, envoy saysS-400s or not, don't give Turkey the F-35Rival leaders in Cyprus will meet informally with UN chief this month

From Pomos, Cyprus...A tech tip about the new AI-powered updates from Google I/O, including real-time translation in Google Meet and enhancements to Google Pinpoint.Some concise advice about the significance of managing the full arc of change, not just the initial announcement.+++00:00 Location Update01:00 Tech Tip06:53 Concise Advice12:08 Wrapping up

In this episode, Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou speaks on how we can acquire and keep humility. Through real stories of saints and practical steps, he explains why humility is the “garment of divinity” and how silence, heartfelt prayer, and letting go of self-righteousness help transform the soul. This English translation of the sermon of His Eminence Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou during the 2nd “Lighting the lighter of the saints” Spiritual Dialogue Meeting with His Eminence, 14 April 2019, was provided by the ‘Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou Homilies' YouTube channel and was presented for otelders.org by Porphyrios from the ‘Orthodox Treasures YouTube Channel.' The meeting was hosted by the Renewal Committee of the Church of Panagia Kataphygiotissa in Platanistasa and took place at the event hall of the Holy Church of God's Wisdom (Agia Sophia) in Strovolos, Cyprus.Read the full English transcript on our website otelders.org, like us on Facebook at facebook.com/otelders and subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/otelders

Στο σημερινό ποτκαστ μιλάμε για την έναρξη εργασιών της πλατφόρμας σκέψης και δράσης, Πολιτεία και της Women Act, ενος μη-κερδοσκοπικού οργανισμού ενδυνάμωσης της γυναικείας παρουσίας στη δημόσια σφαίρα με την Άννα Προκοπίου και την Μαίη Ζαννή. Συζητάμε την ανάγκη παρουσίας γυναικών στο δημόσιο λόγο, τα εμπόδια που τις κρατάνε πίσω, τα στερεότυπα που καλά κρατούν με την άνοδο της Ακροδεξιάς και πως αυτή η άνοδος επηρεάζει το κίνημα για ισότητα των φύλων. Η Πολιτεία και η Women Act έρχονται για να δώσουν στις γυναίκες και τα κορίτσια τα εργαλεία και την εκπαίδευση που χρειαζονται για να μπούνε στον χώρο της πολιτικής, με μια σειρά δράσεων που μπορείτε να βρείτε στους πιο κάτω συνδέσμους. Politeia Facebook page and Instagram Women Act Facebook page and Instagram Βιβλία: Είμαι Επικίνδυνη Μικρές Επικίνδυνες Αν σας αρέσει το podcast και θα θέλατε να το στηρίξετε, μπορείτε μέσω του Patreon με 2, 5 ή 10 ευρώ τον μήνα. Βρείτε την Ελένη στο Instagram και στο Facebook υπό το όνομα Georgie's Mummy The Mamma Mu podcast is supported by Wiggle, Cyprus' first female sexual wellness store. www.wigglecy.com The Mamma Mu podcast is also supported by Shroom Bar. Support the show

Send us a textActs 15:36-41And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, “Let us return and visit the brothers in every city where we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are.” Now Barnabas wanted to take with them John called Mark. But Paul thought best not to take with them one who had withdrawn from them in Pamphylia and had not gone with them to the work. And there arose a sharp disagreement, so that they separated from each other. Barnabas took Mark with him and sailed away to Cyprus, but Paul chose Silas and departed, having been commended by the brothers to the grace of the Lord. And he went through Syria and Cilicia, strengthening the churches.Support the show

The history of archaeology in Cyprus started with a focus on collecting ancient objects, which influenced how archaeology was done on the island into the 1900s. In the 1800s and 1900s, foreign expeditions came to Cyprus to dig up artifacts, but this also led to illegal digging and private collections, both on the island and in the West. My guest this month, Luca Bombardieri (Director of the Erimi Archaeological Project in Cyprus) looks at the time when Europeans first became really interested in Cypriot history, moving from just writing about it to collecting actual objects. It focuses on three Italian travelers in the late 1700s (Giovanni Mariti, Domenico Sestini and Antonio Mondaini) exploring how their discoveries and actions shaped the way people understood and handled Cypriot artifacts over the next 200 years.

In today's episode, the design of new ‘smart' bus stops across the country is “unprecedented and unacceptable” due to poor visibility for passengers and drivers, the Audit Office said on Tuesday in a report into the issue, in which it also criticised the department of public works.Elsewhere, one day after the shortage of lifeguards in Larnaca was lamented, a similar situation was reported in Limassol where only 43 out of 79 approved lifeguard positions have been filled.Also, Cyprus ranks first worldwide for the share of female OnlyFans content creators according to newly released statistics from a marketing company specialising in adult content.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail. 

We're turning to Turkey today, where Turkish markets rallied on Monday after a Turkish court adjourned a case that could force the removal of the main opposition party's leader. Despite this decision, there is still rising political uncertainty in the country as Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu remains imprisoned, and questions remain about the direction Turkey's economy is heading. Wolfango Piccoli, the co-founder of risk analysis company Teneo, joins Thanos Davelis as we dig into these developments.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Turkish Markets Rally After Key Opposition Case AdjournedTurkey's economic woes catch up with Erdoğan Cyprus invites Erdogan to summit despite long rift over 1974 invasionInviting the invader?Trump Lifts Sanctions on Syria, Tightening His Embrace of Its New Leader

In this inspiring episode, I talk with Elly Symons — a passionate Greek-Australian cultural heritage advocate and leading voice in the international campaign to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.Elly is the Vice President of the Australian Parthenon Committee and co-founder of the Acropolis Research Group. With deep roots in Ithaca and Agros, Cyprus, she splits her time between Australia, Cyprus, and Athens — often residing in the shadow of the Acropolis.We dive into:

Co-directors Richard Moore and John Doggett Williams invite audiences into the space of pain, discomfort, and body exploration with their searing, curiously tender, and wonderfully life-enriching documentary Stelarc Suspending Disbelief. This occasionally profound experience follows performance artist Stelarc, a Cyprus-born Australian artist who was raised in the suburbs of Melbourne and found a path towards exploring mortality, death, and what it means to be alive through artwork that many might consider extreme or provocative, but for this pain-experiencing audience member, I found his artwork all embracing in its presentation of discomfort and finding peace within that space.Those things, and many more, sit behind this conversation with Richard Moore, recorded ahead of the documentaries screenings at Perth's Revelation Film Festival on 9th and 11th of July, and the Castlemaine Documentary Festival on 4 July 2025. Links are in the show notes for both festivals.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories to a wider audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Co-directors Richard Moore and John Doggett Williams invite audiences into the space of pain, discomfort, and body exploration with their searing, curiously tender, and wonderfully life-enriching documentary Stelarc Suspending Disbelief. This occasionally profound experience follows performance artist Stelarc, a Cyprus-born Australian artist who was raised in the suburbs of Melbourne and found a path towards exploring mortality, death, and what it means to be alive through artwork that many might consider extreme or provocative, but for this pain-experiencing audience member, I found his artwork all embracing in its presentation of discomfort and finding peace within that space.Those things, and many more, sit behind this conversation with Richard Moore, recorded ahead of the documentaries screenings at Perth's Revelation Film Festival on 9th and 11th of July, and the Castlemaine Documentary Festival on 4 July 2025. Links are in the show notes for both festivals.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky @thecurbau. We are a completely independent and ad free website that lives on the support of listeners and readers just like you. Visit Patreon.com/thecurbau, where you can support our work from as little as $1 a month. If you are unable to financially support us, then please consider sharing this interview with your podcast loving friends.We'd also love it if you could rate and review us on the podcast player of your choice. Every review helps amplify the interviews and stories to a wider audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In today's episode, the prisons department on Monday sought to rubbish allegations of unhygienic conditions for inmates – including tainted food and unclean showers – attributing such claims to “ulterior motives”.Elsewhere, Cyprus' rotating EU presidency in the first half of 2026 offers a “unique opportunity” for the country to promote itself “as a trustworthy partner, with added value in a region of crucial importance”, President Nikos Christodoulides said.Also, only 11 of 19 lifeguard towers in Larnaca have any lifeguards, district supervisor of Larnaca lifeguards Savvas Ioannou, said on Monday.All this and more in today's Daily News Briefing brought to you by the Cyprus Mail.

Flowing with God or Fighting against God?   Scale of 1-10 If flowing with God is a 10—and fighting against God is a 1—where are you on that scale? Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite from Cyprus, whom the apostles called Barnabas (which means “son of encouragement”), 37 sold a field he owned and brought the money and put it at the apostles' feet. Acts 5 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property.  2 With his wife's full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles' feet. 3 Then Peter said, “Ananias, how is it that Satan has so filled your heart that you have lied to the Holy Spirit and have kept for yourself some of the money you received for the land?  4 Didn't it belong to you before it was sold? And after it was sold, wasn't the money at your disposal? What made you think of doing such a thing? You have not lied just to human beings but to God.” 5 When Ananias heard this, he fell down and died. And great fear seized all who heard what had happened.  6 Then some young men came forward, wrapped up his body, and carried him out and buried him. 7 About three hours later his wife came in, not knowing what had happened.  8 Peter asked her, “Tell me, is this the price you and Ananias got for the land?” “Yes,” she said, “that is the price.” 9 Peter said to her, “How could you conspire to test the Spirit of the Lord? Listen! The feet of the men who buried your husband are at the door, and they will carry you out also.” 10 At that moment she fell down at his feet and died. Then the young men came in and, finding her dead, carried her out and buried her beside her husband.  11 Great fear seized the whole church and all who heard about these events.   Beware of hypocrisy.   12 The apostles performed many signs and wonders among the people. And all the believers used to meet together in Solomon's Colonnade.  13 No one else dared join them, even though they were highly regarded by the people.  14 Nevertheless, more and more men and women believed in the Lord and were added to their number.  15 As a result, people brought the sick into the streets and laid them on beds and mats so that at least Peter's shadow might fall on some of them as he passed by.  16 Crowds gathered also from the towns around Jerusalem, bringing their sick and those tormented by impure spirits, and all of them were healed.   17 Then the high priest and all his associates, who were members of the party of the Sadducees, were filled with jealousy.  18 They arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail.    Beware of jealousy.   19 But during the night an angel of the Lord opened the doors of the jail and brought them out.  20 “Go, stand in the temple courts,” he said, “and tell the people all about this new life.” 21 At daybreak they entered the temple courts, as they had been told, and began to teach the people. When the high priest and his associates arrived, they called together the Sanhedrin—the full assembly of the elders of Israel—and sent to the jail for the apostles.  22 But on arriving at the jail, the officers did not find them there. So they went back and reported, 23 “We found the jail securely locked, with the guards standing at the doors; but when we opened them, we found no one inside.”  24 On hearing this report, the captain of the temple guard and the chief priests were at a loss, wondering what this might lead to. 25 Then someone came and said, “Look! The men you put in jail are standing in the temple courts teaching the people.”  26 At that, the captain went with his officers and brought the apostles. They did not use force, because they feared that the people would stone them. 27 The apostles were brought in and made to appear before the Sanhedrin to be questioned by the high priest.  28 “We gave you strict orders not to teach in this name,” he said. “Yet you have filled Jerusalem with your teaching and are determined to make us guilty of this man's blood.” 29 Peter and the other apostles replied: “We must obey God rather than human beings!  30 The God of our ancestors raised Jesus from the dead—whom you killed by hanging him on a cross.  31 God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior that he might bring Israel to repentance and forgive their sins.  32 We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.” 33 When they heard this, they were furious and wanted to put them to death.  34 But a Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while.  35 Then he addressed the Sanhedrin: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these men.  36 Some time ago Theudas appeared, claiming to be somebody, and about four hundred men rallied to him. He was killed, all his followers were dispersed, and it all came to nothing.  37 After him, Judas the Galilean appeared in the days of the census and led a band of people in revolt. He too was killed, and all his followers were scattered.  38 Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail.  39 But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.” 40 His speech persuaded them. They called the apostles in and had them flogged. Then they ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and let them go. Beware of neutrality. 41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing because they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.  42 Day after day, in the temple courts and from house to house, they never stopped teaching and proclaiming the good news that Jesus is the Messiah.

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https://youtu.be/-pW6CRWCt00 Audio: Play the audio class Download: Download this MP3 Topics: Morning Prayers Follow-Along Text: תָּנוּ רַבָּנָן, פִּטּוּם הַקְּטֹֽרֶת כֵּיצַד:שְׁלֹשׁ מֵאוֹת וְשִׁשִּׁים וּשְׁמוֹנָה מָנִים הָיוּ בָהּ. שְׁלֹשׁ מֵאוֹת וְשִׁשִּׁים וַחֲמִשָּׁה כְּמִנְיַן יְמוֹת הַחַמָּה, מָנֶה לְכָל יוֹם פְּרַס בְּשַׁחֲרִית וּפְרַס בֵּין הָעַרְבָּֽיִם,וּשְׁלֹשָׁה מָנִים יְתֵרִים, שֶׁמֵּהֶם מַכְנִיס כֹּהֵן גָּדוֹל מְלֹא חָפְנָיו בְּיוֹם הַכִּפֻּרִים,וּמַחֲזִירָן לְמַכְתֶּֽשֶׁת בְּעֶֽרֶב יוֹם הַכִּפֻּרִים, וְשׁוֹחֲקָן יָפָה יָפָה כְּדֵי שֶׁתְּהֵא דַקָּה מִן הַדַּקָּה.וְאַחַד עָשָׂר סַמְּמָנִים הָיוּ בָהּ. וְאֵֽלּוּ הֵן:6) וּקְצִיעָה 7) שִׁבֹּֽלֶת נֵרְדְּ 8) וְכַרְכֹּם מִשְׁקַל שִׁשָּׁה עָשָׂר שִׁשָּׁה עָשָׂר מָנֶה, 9) הַקֹּשְׁטְ שְׁנֵים עָשָׂר, 10) קִלּוּפָה שְׁלֹשָׁה, 11) קִנָּמוֹן תִּשְׁעָה.בֹּרִית כַּרְשִׁינָה תִּשְׁעָה קַבִּין, יֵין קַפְרִיסִין סְאִין תְּלָתָא וְקַבִּין תְּלָתָא,וְאִם אֵין לוֹ יֵין קַפְרִיסִין מֵבִיא חֲמַר חִוַּרְיָן עַתִּיק. מֶֽלַח סְדוֹמִית רֽוֹבַע, מַעֲלֶה עָשָׁן כָּל שֶׁהוּא.רַבִּי נָתָן הַבַּבְלִי אוֹמֵר: אַף כִּפַּת הַיַּרְדֵּן כָּל שֶׁהִיא,וְאִם נָתַן בָּהּ דְּבַשׁ פְּסָלָהּ, וְאִם חִסַּר אֶחָד מִכָּל סַמְּמָנֶֽיהָ חַיָּב מִיתָה:Our Sages taught:It contained 368 maneh — 365 for each of the days of the year, a maneh for each day, half to be offered in the morning and half toward evening.Of the remaining three maneh, the High Priest would bring two cupped handfuls into [the Holy of Holies] on Yom Kippur.These [three maneh] had been returned to the mortar on the day before Yom Kippur and were ground very thoroughly so that they would be exceedingly fine.[The incense-offering] comprised eleven kinds of fragrant spices:1) balm; 2) onycha; 3) galbanum; 4) frankincense — each component weighing seventy maneh; 5) musk;6) cassia; 7) spikenard; 8) saffron — each component weighing sixteen maneh; 9) costus, twelve [maneh]; 10) aromatic bark, three [maneh]; and 11) cinnamon, nine [maneh].[The following were also included:] Carshina lye, nine kabin; and wine from Cyprus, three se'ah and three kabin.If there was no wine from Cyprus, they would use aged white wine. [Also included were] a quarter [of a kav] of salt from Sodom, and a minute amount of a smoke-raising herb.Rabbi Nassan the Babylonian says: A minute amount of Jordanian amber [was also added].If honey was added, [the offering] was invalidated, and if one omitted any of its spices, he was liable to the death penalty [at the hands of Heaven]. PreviousClass 062: morning prayers: Ketoret part 2 NextClass 064: morning prayers: Ketoret part 4 More in this section Class 064: morning prayers: Ketoret part 4 Class 062: morning prayers: Ketoret part 2 Class 061: morning prayers: Ketoret part 1 Class 060: morning prayers: Karban Tamid part 2

https://youtu.be/BMoYBKmBc_A Audio: Play the audio class Download: Download this MP3 Topics: Morning Prayers Follow-Along Text: רַבָּן שִׁמְעוֹן בֶּן גַּמְלִיאֵל אוֹמֵר: הַצֳּרִי אֵינוֹ אֶלָּא שְׂרָף הַנּוֹטֵף מֵעֲצֵי הַקְּטָף, בֹּרִית כַּרְשִׁינָה שֶׁשָּׁפִין בָּהּ אֶת הַצִּפֹּֽרֶן, כְּדֵי שֶׁתְּהֵא נָאָה;יֵין קַפְרִיסִין שֶׁשּׁוֹרִין בּוֹ אֶת הַצִּפֹּֽרֶן כְּדֵי שֶׁתְּהֵא עַזָּה. וַהֲלֹא מֵי רַגְלַֽיִם יָפִין לָהּ, אֶלָּא שֶׁאֵין מַכְנִיסִין מֵי רַגְלַֽיִם בַּמִּקְדָּשׁ מִפְּנֵי הַכָּבוֹד:תַּנְיָא רַבִּי נָתָן אוֹמֵר: כְּשֶׁהוּא שׁוֹחֵק אוֹמֵר: הָדֵק הֵיטֵב, הֵיטֵב הָדֵק, מִפְּנֵי שֶׁהַקּוֹל יָפֶה לַבְּשָׂמִים. פִּטְּמָהּ לַחֲצָאִין כְּשֵׁרָה, לִשְׁלִישׁ וְלִרְבִֽיעַ, לֹא שָׁמַֽעְנוּ.אָמַר רַבִּי יְהוּדָה, זֶה הַכְּלָל: אִם כְּמִדָּתָהּ כְּשֵׁרָה לַחֲצָאִין. וְאִם חִסַּר אֶחָד מִכָּל סַמְּמָנֶֽיהָ חַיָּב מִיתָה:תַּנְיָא בַּר קַפָּרָא אוֹמֵר: אַחַת לְשִׁשִּׁים אוֹ לְשִׁבְעִים שָׁנָה הָיְתָה בָאָה שֶׁל שִׁירַֽיִם לַחֲצָאִין. וְעוֹד תָּנֵי בַּר קַפָּרָא, אִלּוּ הָיָה נוֹתֵן בָּהּ קוֹרְטוֹב שֶׁל דְּבַשׁ, אֵין אָדָם יָכוֹל לַעֲמוֹד מִפְּנֵי רֵיחָהּ, וְלָמָה אֵין מְעָרְבִין בָּהּ דְּבַשׁ, מִפְּנֵי שֶׁהַתּוֹרָה אָמְרָה, כִּי כָל שְׂאֹר וְכָל דְּבַשׁ לֹא תַקְטִֽירוּ מִמֶּֽנּוּ אִשֶּׁה לַייָ:Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel says: Balm is simply the sap that drips from the balsam tree. Carshina lye [was used] to rub on the onycha to improve its appearance. Wine from Cyprus served for steeping the onycha, to intensify [its fragrance]. Although the water of Raglayim could have served that purpose, the water of Raglayim was not brought into the Beis HaMikdash out of respect.It is taught that Rabbi Nassan said: As [a priest] would grind the incense, [another] would say: “Grind thoroughly; thoroughly grind,” for the sound is beneficial for the spices.If one mixed the compound in half quantities, it was fit for use. If only a third or a quarter [of the prescribed compound] was mixed, we have not heard [whether or not it would be fit for use].Rabbi Yehudah said: The general rule is that if it was mixed in its proper proportions, it is fit for use even though it was compounded in half-quantities [or even in lesser quantities].[A person who] left out one [of the spices] was liable to the death penalty [at the hands of Heaven].It is taught that Bar Kappara says: Once every sixty or seventy years, the accumulated surpluses would amount to half [the required annual amount].Bar Kappara also taught: Had [even] a minute quantity of honey been added to it, no man would have been able to resist the aroma. Why, then, were they not to mix honey into it? Because the Torah says: “You shall burn no leaven or any honey as a fire-offering to God.” PreviousClass 063: morning prayers: Ketoret part 3 More in this section Class 063: morning prayers: Ketoret part 3 Class 062: morning prayers: Ketoret part 2 Class 061: morning prayers: Ketoret part 1 Class 060: morning prayers: Karban Tamid part 2 ...

Member of Bikram Singh Majithia's legal team says Akali Dal leader ‘resigned as director of firm Saraya Industries, and his role was limited to that of a shareholder'.  

Crusading hero, battlefield legend...absentee ruler? Dan explores the myth and reality behind England's Warrior King. From storming Sicily to conquering Cyprus and striking fear into the heart of Saladin on crusade, Richard's legend has loomed large for centuries, fuelled by Victorian storytellers and patriotic lore. But how much of it is true?Medieval historian Richard Huscroft joins Dan to separate fact from fiction. Was Richard I a noble warrior, a king who abandoned his realm, or is it more complicated than that?Produced by Mariana Des Forges, Dan Snow and edited by Dougal PatmoreYou can now find Dan Snow's History Hit on YouTube! Watch episodes every Friday here.Sign up to History Hit for hundreds of hours of original documentaries, with a new release every week and ad-free podcasts. Sign up at https://www.historyhit.com/subscribe.We'd love to hear your feedback - you can take part in our podcast survey here: https://insights.historyhit.com/history-hit-podcast-always-on.You can also email the podcast directly at ds.hh@historyhit.com.

Mike looks at a viral video which claims to have located Heaven and proven where souls go after we die. Meanwhile, Alice has a close encounter with wild turtles in Cyprus.Tickets for the final QED are available now, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskepticsMixed and edited by Morgan Clarke.

Can you visit Israel during a war due to the danger? How do hospitals deal with patients during missile alerts? Is there an obligation to go to a bomb shelter while you are learning Torah? Is it permitted to travel to and from Israel via Egypt, Jordan or Cyprus when Ben Gurion Airport is closed? Can someone in Yerushalayim travel to Bnei Brak or Tel Aviv where it's more dangerous? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job You can order "Halachic Q & A on the Job” at https://mosaicapress.com/product/halachic-q-a-on-the-job/ with Rabbi Anthony Manning – Jewish educator, author and speaker – 12:22 with Dov Kram – general contractor and project manager in Israel – 39:15 with Rabbi Yossi Sprung – Rav of Shaare Zedek Medical Center and  Rosh Beis Medresh, Beis Medrash Govoha for Medical Halacha – 49:31 Conclusions and takeaways – 1:21:46 מראי מקומות   

“So, being sent out by the Holy Spirit, they went down to Seleucia, and from there they sailed to Cyprus.” - ‭‭Acts‬ ‭13‬:‭4‬ ‭ESV‬‬

In this episode, Bev and Tassos discuss:​Difference between leadership and executive coaching​HEART acronym​CCE programKey Takeaways and Actions:​How can you connect more with your heart when coaching​Reach out to Tassos if you'd like to learn the HEART method to leadership coachingABOUT TASSOSAnastasios (Tassos) is the President of the International Coaching Federation (ICF) Doha Chapter and the Middle East Ambassador for the ICF Foundation for Coaching for Social Impact.As an accredited ICF PCC Executive Holistic Coach, he brings a wealth of experience from diverse roles in Europe, Romania, Greece, Cyprus, and Qatar. With expertise in leadership, coaching, and holistic personal development, Tassos emphasizes the importance of balancing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being through his Leadership by HEART© Coaching methodology.His educational background includes advanced executive education from institutions like London Business School and INSEAD. Tassos is passionate about contributing to the personal and professional growth of individuals and organizations through executive coaching and group coaching.SM LINKS:Website: https://tassoskotzias.com/LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasioskotzias-icf-acc/Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/anastasios.kotzias.5/Instagram: www.instagram.com/my.holistic.coachABOUT BEVERLYBeverly Sartain is the President of the Holistic Coach Training Institute, where she trains aspiring coaches on coaching skills and business set-up. The Holistic Coach Certification Programs are ICF Level 1 and Level 2 accredited that focuses on a holistic approach to coaching. We see Clients as whole, complete and resourceful to create creative solutions to their challenges and issues. During her ten-year career in nonprofits, she managed and developed domestic violence and co-occurring residential programs. Beverly is a Certified Addictions Professional. She has her PCC (Professional Certified Coach) from the ICF. Connect with HCTISign-up for Holistic Coach Newsletter ⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign-up for a Discovery Call ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ so you can join our Holistic Coach Certification Program or receive coaching.Request to join no cost FB group: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/holisticcoachnetwork⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://holisticcoachtraininginstitute.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this exciting episode, we sit down with Dr. Vasilis Papavasiliou, an esteemed academic and tourism scholar with a passion for culture, identity, and the evolution of tourism. As the Head of the Hospitality & Tourism Field and a Senior Lecturer, Dr. Papavasiliou's work focuses on how individuals and communities engage with tourism and hospitality. His research dives deep into the fascinating areas of cultural anthropology, authenticity, and destination development, particularly in the context of Cyprus. He also shares all the information about his recent TEDxTalk and how tour guides have a social aspect and interaction and play a pivotal role as ambassadors.In this episode, Dr. Papavasiliou shares insights from his PhD research, which explores the collective memory and narrative construction of tourism destinations, specifically in the context of Cyprus' divided history. He also reflects on his work in cultural anthropology and the impact of history education on tourism, alongside his fascinating experiences as both an academic and a tour guide.Not only is Dr. Papavasiliou an influential educator, but he is also an inspiring ambassador for Cyprus, promoting the island's rich heritage globally. We delve into his role as the King of the Limassol Carnival 2025, the intersections of tourism, identity, and culture, and how he blends entertainment and education through his engaging social media presence.

Chaya Leah is back from Israel, and boy does she have a story to tell! It has everything: bombs, planes, boats, sandwiches, and horny birthright kids. We're so happy she's home safe, and hope that her grandchildren will retell her story to the next generations. You can also read her testimony in this Times of Israel piece.As promised, here is a link to the Chabad in Cyprus and the Chabad in Germany, if you want to pay them back for all the food, and in general just thank them for their kindness. Want photos and videos to go with this episode? Go to askajew.substack.com and check out our latest post! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit askajew.substack.com/subscribe

On Friday's Mark Levin Show, there's the horseshoe theory against Israel on Iran, which says that the radical left and right political ideologies, such as radical leftists (e.g., Communists, Islamists) and far-right groups (e.g., Klansmen, white supremacists, neo-Nazis, isolationists), converge in their views and actions, forming an alliance despite apparent differences. That's why we see Bernie Sanders agree with Chatsworth Qatarlson (Tucker Carlson) and Steve Bannon. Bannon claims Mark Levin, Sean Hannity, Kayleigh McEnany, and Fox News should be investigated for supporting Israel. One would think he would be careful about saying who should be investigated after his past. Matt Gaetz is back saying that Israel doesn't allow Arabs to vote, which is a flat-out lie.  As time goes on these people all reveal themselves as the crazy people they are with no loyalty to President Trump or MAGA. Also, Trump is a historic figure leading efforts to counter Iran's nuclear ambitions. Israel's military actions, including destroying Iranian radar and weakening their defenses, make it easier for U.S. or Israeli forces to strike nuclear sites like Fordo. Americans are not warmongers or neo-cons. The American public supports these actions, rejects isolationism, and opposes being labeled warmongers by “fake MAGA” critics. Later, Gov Ron DeSantis calls in to explain Florida's efforts to evacuate Americans in Israel. The state evacuated 1,500 people, including college students and families, with two planeloads of 160-170 passengers already returned to Tampa. He emphasized the emotional relief of families, particularly those with young children, and Florida's commitment to continue the mission, utilizing resources like cruise ships to Cyprus for safe transport. DeSantis also discusses his push to reform property taxes in Florida, focusing on exempting primary residences (homesteaded properties) from property taxes. Homeowners don't truly own their homes if they must continuously pay property taxes, as failure to pay could result in government seizure. Finally, Alexander Hamilton's view of liberty and government contrasted sharply with that of Thomas Jefferson and James Madison, favoring a stronger, more centralized federal authority. While Madison, in Federalist No. 45, emphasized that the Constitution granted the federal government limited, defined powers—primarily over external affairs like war and foreign commerce—leaving broad authority to the states, Hamilton advocated for a more robust national government. At the Constitutional Convention, he proposed a powerful executive and legislature with lifelong terms, reflecting his preference for centralized control, though these ideas were swiftly rejected. Despite his role in co-authoring the Federalist Papers to support the Constitution's ratification, Hamilton's vision aligns with modern proponents of an activist government, contributing to his popularity among contemporary elites in media, politics, and academia, as evidenced by Hamilton the musical. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran says at least 430 people have been killed, and thousands injured, since Israel began attacking the country, just over a week ago. As the two countries continue to fire missiles at each other, Israel said it had killed another three top military figures in Iran. Also: A British man has been arrested near an RAF base in Cyprus – on suspicion of spying for Iran. And: Today is officially the hottest day of the year so far in the UK. Temperatures reached 33 point 2 Celsius at Charlwood in Surrey.

Iran's foreign minister is in Europe meeting with diplomats there as war with Israel continues. Meanwhile, Iranians have been cut off from the global internet for nearly two full days now and hundreds of Israelis are caught in Cyprus, the EU country closest to Israel, still trying to get home. Also, cases of the recently identified COVID-19 variant dubbed "razor blade throat" are rising. And, the Enhanced Games allows athletes to actually take performance enhancing drugs. Plus, the Brooklyn Museum opens a Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room.Listen to today's Music Heard on Air. Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Dr. Dong Jin Kim, a leading peace studies scholar with research experience spanning Korea, Ireland, Cyprus and South Africa, joins the podcast to explore how divided societies navigate conflict, peacebuilding and reconciliation, as well as lessons from these cases for the Korean Peninsula. Examining Ireland's journey, he argues that lasting peace depends on sustained community engagement and mutual recognition, not just political agreements. He also draws on examples like youth art exchanges between North and South Korea to highlight how everyday people can help build trust even when official dialogue stalls. Dong Jin Kim is the Kim Dae Jung chair professor of Peace Studies at Hanshin University and also an adjunct professor at the School of Religion, Theology and Peace Studies at Trinity College, Dublin. About the podcast: The North Korea News Podcast is a weekly podcast hosted by Jacco Zwetsloot exclusively for NK News, covering all things DPRK — from news to extended interviews with leading experts and analysts in the field, along with insight from our very own journalists. NK News subscribers can listen to this and other exclusive episodes from their preferred podcast player by accessing the private podcast feed. For more detailed instructions, please see the step-by-step guide at nknews.org/private-feed.