Podcasts about Montenegro

Happy New Year, and happy new national final season! We've got two quality national finals to talk about, and lots of great songs to add to our playlists. Plus, one of Dimitry's all-time faves shows up as an interval act, and another one shows up twice. Jeremy can't take the tease of Zjerm, Dimitry's a certified Adio-phile, and Oscar goes to bat for his weird pop girlies from both countries. Watch Festivali i Këngës 64 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXSet3X1Ie0Watch MonteSong 2025 here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ns8bSR07JgThe sign language interpreter imposter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvNPKwz4GhwThis week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4nax0FRRKGu2J4HaivPHkx The Eurovangelists are Jeremy Bent, Oscar Montoya and Dimitry Pompée.The theme was arranged and recorded by Cody McCorry and Faye Fadem, and the logo was designed by Tom Deja.Production support for this show was provided by the Maximum Fun network.The show is edited by Jeremy Bent with audio mixing help was courtesy of Shane O'Connell.Find Eurovangelists on social media as @eurovangelists on Instagram and @eurovangelists.com on Bluesky, or send us an email at eurovangelists@gmail.com. Head to https://maxfunstore.com/collections/eurovangelists for Eurovangelists merch. Also follow the Eurovangelists account on Spotify and check out our playlists of Eurovision hits, competitors in upcoming national finals, and companion playlists to every single episode, including this one!

Vom Brückeneinsturz über einen Zugbrand bis hin zum Waldbrandeinsatz in Montenegro – 2025 war ein spannendes, aber auch herausforderndes Jahr für die Einsatzorganisationen. Im Feuerwehr-Podcast Blaulichthelden schildern Einsatzkräfte ihre Erlebnisse. Diese Folge ist ein Best-of jener Geschichten, die besonders in Erinnerung geblieben sind.

After a few weeks break, the Aussievision podcast is back to discuss the recent national finals in Montenegro and Albania. We discuss the show, the winner and their chances at Eurovision as well as the other songs that came close. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/aussievision

Joana Amaral Dias passa-se da marmita.

Na sua mensagem de Natal, o primeiro-ministro pediu uma “mentalidade Ronaldo” para mudar o país. Afinal o que é isso de mentalidade Ronaldo? Essa é uma das perguntas a que tentamos responder na Comissão Política desta semana. Além da mensagem de Montenegro, a última Comissão Política do ano também tenta olhar na bola de cristal para o próximo ano, mas não consegue ir além das incertezas presidenciais. A edição desta semana tem a participação das jornalistas Rita Dinis, Margarida Coutinho e Claúdia Monarca Almeida. Os cuidados sonoros são de Tomás Delfim e Salomé Rita e a ilustração é de Carlos Paes, com ajuda de IA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Montenegro quer mentalidade de Cristiano Ronaldo; Chega quer tachos; marcas usam IA e não querem humanos; homens frágeis querem bater; eu quero acabar com isto.

Aller Europaskepsis und politischer Instabilität zum Trotz: Am 1. Januar 2026 wird sich Bulgarien vom Lew verabschieden und der Eurozone beitreten. Das Land habe sich ökonomisch in den vergangenen 20 Jahren gut geschlagen, findet ein Experte.**********In dieser Folge mit: Moderation: Diane Hielscher Gesprächspartner: Oliver Soos, ARD-Korrespondent für Albanien, Bosnien-Herzegowina, Bulgarien, Kosovo, Kroatien, Nordmazedonien, Montenegro, Österreich, Serbien, Slowenien, Rumänien, und Ungarn, mit Sitz in Wien**********Ihr könnt uns auch auf diesen Kanälen folgen: TikTok und Instagram .

Missed the live broadcast? Catch up now with Ciaran Urry-Tuttiett for a packed edition of the Eurovision Showcase on Forest FM. We are officially looking ahead as the first two entries for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna make their debut! On this week's show: The Class of 2026: We play the first confirmed entries! Hear Alis (Albania) with “Nân / Under” and Tamara Živković (Montenegro) with “Nova zora / New dawn”. New Music: A powerful festive blend of rock and pop from 2004 winner Ruslana with her new single “Hey, Malanka”. Rob's Random Request: Warning: High levels of cheese ahead!

Com a relação EUA-Europa em queda livre, Trump a negociar a paz longe da Europa e presidenciais alheias ao mundo real, Luís Montenegro ganha pontos, em modo "estratega".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Com a relação EUA-Europa em queda livre, Trump a negociar a paz longe da Europa e presidenciais alheias ao mundo real, Luís Montenegro ganha pontos, em modo "estratega".See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Quem terá saudades de 2025? Elegemos, na última emissão do ano, o melhor, o pior e o nem por isso. Trump, o sintomático, dominou o mundo e deu gás aos neo-iliberalismos. Luís Montenegro, num inédito número de equilibrismo político, foi a figueira nacional do ano, agora que o sistema se tornou triangular. O Papa Francisco morreu e subiu ao trono de São Pedro Leão XIV. A chamada diplomacia pela força conseguiu gerar uma ténue esperança no Médio Oriente, calando as armas depois da destruição de Gaza, mas foi incapaz de acabar com a guerra na Ucrânia. Houve deslumbramento e receios de apocalipse perante a revolução tecnológica da inteligência artificial. E ainda não foi este ano que acabaram os jornais em papel, mas já faltou mais.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O episódio especial de fim de ano do Podcast Conversa já está no ar.Uma conversa longa e sem filtros entre Cláudio Fonseca e Rafael Vieira, com a participação de Fernando Cabral, para analisar o que realmente marcou 2025 — na política, na sociedade, nos media e na educação — e o que podemos esperar de 2026.Este episódio cruza política nacional e internacional, análise mediática, economia, educação e dinâmicas sociais, sem slogans nem narrativas fáceis.Em Portugal, Luís Montenegro é identificado como a figura política mais relevante do ano, após sobreviver a um contexto de grande instabilidade política e conseguir avançar com o Orçamento com reduzida oposição.No plano internacional, Donald Trump surge como a figura política dominante de 2025, pelo impacto global das suas decisões e pela polarização que continua a gerar.Outras figuras analisadas incluem:Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping, Volodymyr Zelensky, Lula da Silva, António Guterres, Emmanuel Macron, Giorgia Meloni, Javier Milei, Papa Leão XIV, entre outros.O episódio desmonta também o lado mais teatral da política portuguesa, a relação entre poder, media e opinião pública, e o papel das eleições autárquicas no equilíbrio político.Um dos eixos centrais do episódio é a crise do jornalismo:Falhas éticasPreguiça editorialManipulação e desinformaçãoDependência dos algoritmos das redes sociaisSão analisados casos concretos, incluindo polémicas mediáticas internacionais, e discutido o impacto da concentração dos media e dos problemas de distribuição da imprensa em Portugal.O episódio dedica um bloco extenso à educação, enquanto campo político:Polémicas no Ministério da EducaçãoFalhas de comunicação políticaAumento das propinasAção social escolar e residências universitáriasBolsas de estudo: atrasos, imprevisibilidade e falta de transparênciaRedução de exames de acesso ao ensino superiorA politização do movimento estudantil é analisada de forma crítica, distinguindo reivindicação legítima de instrumentalização partidária.Apesar de sinais positivos nas contas públicas, o episódio sublinha a distância crescente entre indicadores macroeconómicos e a vida quotidiana:Crise da habitaçãoAumentos de rendas na ordem dos 17–18%Impacto da compra de imóveis por estrangeirosEndividamento das famíliasCrédito e risco económico em 2026São analisados movimentos de protesto recentes em vários países e o papel da Geração Z, entre politização excessiva e maior consciência cívica.É destacado um estudo do Conselho Nacional da Juventude como ferramenta essencial para compreender preocupações reais dos jovens, para lá da retórica política.

Na mensagem de Natal, o primeiro-ministro pede aos portugueses uma “mentalidade Cristiano Ronaldo” e fala na vontade de “jogar para ganhar”. O que quer Montenegro? Rui Pedro Antunes é o convidado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alberto Gonçalves comenta a mensagem de Natal do primeiro-ministro.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ricardo Reis (Chega) e Inês de Medeiros (PS) criticam mensagem do PM e consideram que houve muito otimismo. Já Carlos Coelhos (PSD) rejeita criticas e garante que existiu verdade no discurso de Natal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Na mensagem de Natal, o primeiro-ministro pede aos portugueses uma “mentalidade Cristiano Ronaldo” e fala na vontade de “jogar para ganhar”. O que quer Montenegro? Rui Pedro Antunes é o convidado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A mensagem de Natal andou à volta da ideia de que é preciso uma mudança de mentalidades, mas a defesa da alteração à legislação laboral, que Montenegro disse recentemente ser essencial para nos tirar do ramerrame, não apareceu. Vai recuar e deixar cair as traves-mestras ou não falou do assunto por uma questão de tática política? À procura de respostas, conversamos com David Dinis, director-adjunto do Expresso.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Na mensagem de Natal, o primeiro-ministro pede aos portugueses uma “mentalidade Cristiano Ronaldo” e fala na vontade de “jogar para ganhar”. O que quer Montenegro? Rui Pedro Antunes é o convidado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Just last week Montenegro has closed another five negotiation chapters. This marks twelve closed chapters and is huge progress for the country, but there is still a long way to go, as we need to close another 21 chapters. Hard work awaits our experts on EU integration; laws must be diligently revised and a plan [...] The post Quality translation can help Montenegro on the road to the European union appeared first on Dragoman Language Solutions.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dragoman-transcreation--4083088/support.

Hoy, el régimen de Cuba compró más de 8 mil millones de dólares en alimentos a Estados Unidos desde 2001, tema comentado por Amado Gil y José Luis Ramos, en Tertulia con los periodistas Alejandro Tur Valladares y Omar López Montenegro. También, revocan en Miami licencias a agencias que comercian con Cuba.

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The [DS] continues to tax the people for the money laundering system. Trump is continually countering the [DS], he is using Emissaries to negotiate the peace deals. The [DS] is blind to the conversation. Economy Trump Administration Announces Change to Offshore Wind Construction  President Donald Trump's Department of the Interior is pausing offshore wind project construction due to “national security risks.” “Due to national security concerns identified by the Department of War, Interior is PAUSING leases for 5 expensive, unreliable, heavily subsidized offshore wind farms!” Interior Secretary Doug Burgum wrote on X. “ONE natural gas pipeline supplies as much energy as these 5 projects COMBINED,” Burgum added. “POTUS is bringing common sense back to energy policy & putting security FIRST!” Leases with Vineyard Wind1, Revolution Wind, CVOW, Sunrise Wind, and Empire Wind will be paused. Source: dailysignal.com https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2002605302932517339?s=20 Gas is About to Get Expensive . . . A gallon of gas costs about twice as much in California as it does pretty much anywhere else in the United States. The reason why, of course, is that California makes it cost about twice as much – by reducing supply and by adding costs, chiefly for “environmental” reasons. This includes a new requirement – going into effect very soon (Dec. 31) that all gas stations must either replace single-walled underground storage tanks or permanently close them – no matter whether the tanks are actually leaking and no matter how much it costs to replace them. It is estimated that about 473 gas stations in California are going to close – because the owners cannot afford the mandatory underground storage tank upgrade costs or the $5,000 per day fines for non-compliance. At the same time, the state's regulatory bureaucracy has essentially shut down supply by denying 97 percent of permits for new refineries to supply the extra-special (and extra-expensive) gasoline formulations that all gas stations in California are required to sell. If this hypothetical scenario ends up becoming the actual scenario it could result in the collapse of California as a state. Source:  ericpetersautos.com  https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2003104230945464505?s=20  As a % of total employment, multiple jobholders rose to 5.8%, nearly matching the 2 previous highs seen over the last 25 years. At the same time, Americans working primary full-time and secondary part-time jobs jumped to 5.3 million, the 2nd-highest in history. As a % of employment, this metric now stands at 3.4%, the 2nd-highest since 2000. The cost of living crisis is real.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:18510697282300316,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-8599-9832"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="https://cdn2.decide.dev/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/2003109247232655382?s=20 Political/Rights Teary-Eyed Bus Driver Speaks Out After Getting FIRED for Posting a ‘Racially Insensitive' Sign on School Bus Window In Response to Unruly Spanish-Speaking Kid – DOJ to Launch Investigation (VIDEO) An elderly bus driver terminated earlier this year for posting a so-called ‘racially insensitive' sign toward a Spanish-speaking kid has broken her silence and the DOJ is launching an investigation. The note on the window read, “Out of respect to English-only students, there will be no speaking Spanish on this bus.” Crawford, who had served the school district as a bus driver for more than 30 years, was promptly suspended and later lost her job posting the note.  https://twitter.com/_johnnymaga/status/2002937980013650119?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2002937980013650119%7Ctwgr%5E9387ff3c86f279c9837393510bf08034917fc6bd%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fteary-eyed-bus-driver-speaks-after-getting-fired%2F https://twitter.com/AAGDhillon/status/2002952621032677759?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2002952621032677759%7Ctwgr%5E9387ff3c86f279c9837393510bf08034917fc6bd%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fteary-eyed-bus-driver-speaks-after-getting-fired%2F Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/EndWokeness/status/2002782448191693130?s=20 https://twitter.com/C_3C_3/status/2002906389560414648?s=20 SEATTLE https://twitter.com/KeenanPeachy/status/2002902633439445012?s=20 https://twitter.com/PressSec/status/2003099681778499980?s=20 https://twitter.com/FBIDirectorKash/status/2002822669507379549?s=20   This is part of a year long effort FBI has undertaken with state and local law enforcement all across the country to crack down on child abusers and take them off the street. That work has seen historic results. -6,000 children located or reduced – up 22% from 2024 -Nearly 2,000 child predators arrested – up 10% -300+ human traffickers arrested – up 15% Lives being saved. We're not letting up. DOGE Geopolitical https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/2002602838149697684?s=20 https://twitter.com/AlboMP/status/2002974532475490578?s=20 https://twitter.com/visegrad24/status/2003101218076545039?s=20 Cyberattack disrupts France’s postal service, banking during Christmas rush A suspected cyberattack has knocked France's national postal service and its banking arm offline during the busy Christmas season The postal service, called La Poste, said in a statement that a distributed denial of service incident, or DDoS, “rendered its online services inaccessible.” It said the incident had no impact on customer data, but disrupted package and mail delivery. There was no immediate claim of responsibility.   France and other European allies of Ukraine allege that Russia is waging “hybrid warfare” against them, using sabotage, assassinations, cyberattacks, disinformation and other hostile acts that are often hard to quickly trace back to Moscow. Source:  tribdem.com  War/Peace Kushner and Witkoff Reportedly Draft $112B Plan to Turn Gaza Into ‘Smart City' With Beach Resorts, High-Speed Rail, and AI Grids — U.S. Pushes Back on Claims It Would Foot $60B    Project Sunrise,” envisions a decade-long, $112.1 billion redevelopment effort featuring beachside luxury resorts, high-speed rail, and AI-optimized infrastructure. The draft proposal was developed by a team led by Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law, and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff, along with senior White House aide Josh Gruenbaum and other administration officials. The plan is being presented to prospective donor governments via a 32-slide PowerPoint labeled “sensitive but unclassified,” U.S. officials told the Journal. According to the presentation, Project Sunrise would convert Gaza's devastated landscape into a modern coastal metropolis. New Rafah (Credit: Wall Street Journal) Smart City (Credit: Wall Street Journal) However, the proposal does not specify which governments or private entities would ultimately finance the project, nor does it detail where Gaza's roughly two million displaced residents would live during reconstruction, according to WSJ. The draft estimates total costs at $112.1 billion over 10 years, including humanitarian relief, infrastructure rebuilding, and public-sector payrolls. https://twitter.com/StateDept_NEA/status/2002545412729942278?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2002545412729942278%7Ctwgr%5Ef3310cb42b34b4ad502fd5957962a1d8fbe38397%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fkushner-witkoff-reportedly-draft-112b-plan-turn-gaza%2F The proposal also assumes that Gaza could begin to self-fund portions of the development in later years, eventually paying down debt as economic activity expands. Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/disclosetv/status/2003088356876677484?s=20 Macron Seeks New Talks With Putin, Forcing ‘Alternative’ Path To Stalled US Negotiations Suddenly French President Emmanuel Macron is deciding to revive his diplomacy with Moscow and is     Macron wants to step in to force France’s say in any future outcome or settlement, rather than wait on the diplomatic sidelines. Arming Kiev to the teeth has done nothing but prolong the needless killing, and perhaps at least some European capitals are beginning to realize this. Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/BRICSinfo/status/2003114957060137421?s=20   to be killed in a bombing this year.” Russian General Killed By Car Bomb In Moscow, Marks 3rd Top Officer Assassinated In A Year This adds to a growing list of high profile assassinations related to the Ukraine war. To review: —Darya Dugina was killed in a car bombing in 2022 which was likely meant for her father, prominent political thinker and often dubbed “Putin ally” Aleksandr Dugin. —Gen Igor Kirillov died in December 2024 outside of his residence when a bomb planted in a nearby scooter detonated. —Gen Yaroslav Moskalik, who served as deputy head of the Main Operations Directorate of the General Staff of the Russian Armed Forces, was killed in a car bomb attack last April. A “homemade” explosive device detonated under his Volkswagen Golf in a residential neighborhood. Throughout the course of the war there’s been a string of these high profile assassinations on Russian soil involving car and even cafe bombs. America’s CIA or Britain’s MI6 has long been suspected of being involved in these targeted killings, or at least assisting in such brazen Ukrainian-linked operations, but ultimately little has been uncovered or proven in terms of a potential Western hidden hand in this ongoing ‘dirty war’. Source: zerohedge.com https://twitter.com/LeadingReport/status/2002809124674035943?s=20  Medical/False Flags [DS] Agenda DOJ Charges California Food Stamp Official for Sending Benefits to Dead People – Then Spending Them Federal prosecutors have charged a longtime California welfare worker with carrying out a multi-year fraud scheme involving food assistance benefits and dead people. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the arrest of former Madera County benefits eligibility worker Leticia Mariscal, 55, of Madera. Prosecutors alleged that Mariscal stole tens of thousands of dollars in CalFresh benefits by exploiting her access to county databases. CalFresh is California's version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. According to the Justice Department, the alleged scheme took place between December 2020 and April 2025. https://twitter.com/FBISacramento/status/1999625371268886611?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1999625371268886611%7Ctwgr%5Ee26f93739a10984d47aeb35b0088270daeb01aef%7Ctwcon%5Es1_c10&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thegatewaypundit.com%2F2025%2F12%2Fdoj-charges-california-food-stamp-official-sending-benefits%2F Source: thegatewaypundit.com https://twitter.com/KevinKileyCA/status/2002791344566411594?s=20   “high-risk.” This means they exhibit serious “waste, fraud, abuse, or mismanagement,” costing taxpayers billions. The number has doubled during Newsom’s tenure. I bet you California fraud is 10 times worse than Minnesota. https://twitter.com/EricLDaugh/status/2002457150904238280?s=20   taxpayer dollars, per NYP. A HUD audit found that at least 221 deceased people received grants. MORE FRAUD! Expose it all! (VIDEO) Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna Announce Plans to Bring Inherent Contempt Charges Against Attorney General Pam Bondi Over Epstein Files – “We're Building a Bipartisan Coalition”  Reps. Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Ro Khanna (D-CA), the authors of the Epstein Files Transparency Act, signed into law by President Trump last month, announced their intention to bring charges for inherent contempt against Attorney General Pam Bondi.  Under the rarely used congressional power, “the House or Senate has its Sergeant-At-Arms, or deputy, take a person into custody for proceedings to be held in Congress,” according to the National Constitution Center. However, it is unclear how effective this would be in the face of legal challenges and the executive branch's power. This is the latest in an escalating saga of threats, with Massie and Khanna claiming the DOJ has not complied fully with the law due to redactions in the files and not releasing every document available. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche appeared on NBC's Meet the Press this morning, where he dared Massie and Khanna to “bring it on,” maintaining that the DOJ is simply following the law and taking the necessary time to make redactions before releasing all of the files. Blanche told NBC's Kristen Welker that ensuring victim information is redacted “very much Trumps some deadline in the statute,” and he dared Khanna and Massie to file Articles of Impeachment. “We are complying with the statute, we will continue to comply with the statute, and if by complying with the statute, we don't produce everything on Friday, we produce things next week, and the week after, that's still compliance with the statute,” Blanche added. Source: thegatewaypundit.com Trump is ‘bored, tired and running on fumes’ — and he’s given up the fight: analyst A year into his second term, Donald Trump has undergone a major change in “tactics” as he deflects questions about his policies — and it’s an indication that he is now “just running on fumes,” an analyst wrote Monday. Salon's Amanda Marcotte pointed out that the president has developed an over-reliance on deflecting questions while claiming he is not up to speed on the topic or person he is being asked about, and that often begins with, “I don't know…” That is a change from his previous deflections, where he promised everything would sort itself out in “two weeks.”  Source: rawstory.com President Trump's Plan https://twitter.com/amuse/status/2002836773236306381?s=20   polygraph which they claim he failed to justify keeping their activities secret from Trump’s team. Scott isn’t blocking Plankey because he’s unqualified, he’s blocking him until Trump restores a Coast Guard shipbuilding contract for one of his major political donors Brian D'Isernia – he’s the CEO of Eastern Shipbuilding Group. Scott's hold has blocked Plankey from being included in the bipartisan nominations package the Senate GOP leadership is advancing before year-end. Because the Senate is winding down for the session, that procedural blockage likely means Plankey's nomination will expire unless resubmitted in the next Congress. Career staff at CISA repeatedly denied Acting Director Madhu Gottumukkala access to intelligence programs and urged him not to ask questions. After arranging an illegal polygraph, they used a claimed failure to freeze him out and leak to reporters. DHS acting security chief Michael Boyajian suspended at least six officials for misleading leadership and blocking classified access needed to run the agency. Trump to replace nearly 30 career diplomats in ambassadorial positions with ‘America First' allies The U.S. chiefs of mission in at least 29 countries were informed last week that their tenures would end in January 2026; all of them had taken up their posts in the Biden administration The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts as it moves to reshape the U.S. diplomatic posture abroad with personnel deemed fully supportive of President Donald Trump's “America First” priorities. All of them had taken up their posts in the Joe Biden administration but had survived an initial purge in the early months of Mr. Trump's second term that targeted mainly political appointees. That changed on Wednesday (December 17, 2025) when they began to receive notices from officials in Washington about their imminent departures.  How Trump shifted America's policy in a week Ambassadors serve at the pleasure of the President, although they typically remain at their posts for three to four years. Those affected by the shake-up are not losing their foreign service jobs but will be returning to Washington for other assignments should they wish to take them, the officials said. Africa is the continent most affected by the removals, with ambassadors from 13 countries being removed: Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Gabon, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Mauritius, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia and Uganda. Second is Asia, with ambassadorial changes coming to six countries: Fiji, Laos, the Marshall Islands, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines and Vietnam affected. Four countries in Europe (Armenia, Macedonia, Montenegro and Slovakia) are affected; as are two each in the Middle East (Algeria and Egypt); South and Central Asia (Nepal and Sri Lanka); and the Western Hemisphere (Guatemala and Suriname). Source: thehindu.com  Denmark Furious After Trump Names Special Envoy To Greenland Following Landry’s appointment, Rasmussen told Reuters in an emailed statement, “The appointment confirms the continued American interest in Greenland. However, we insist that everyone—including the U.S.—must show respect for the territorial integrity of the Kingdom of Denmark.” This prompted Denmark to summon the U.S. ambassador. Danish officials also summoned the U.S. ambassador in August after a report that at least three people with connections to Trump carried out covert influence operations in Greenland. 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Luís Montenegro visitou Kiev em sprint depois de 10 horas de viagem de comboio. Com Zelensky fechou acordos sobre drones e reforçou a cooperação. A jornalista Cátia Bruno é a convidada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[O Observador está a republicar os três episódios mais ouvidos do ano em cada podcast. Este é de 1 de agosto de 2025.] Em entrevista à Vichyssoise, João Maria Jonet, candidato independente a Cascais, compara Montenegro e Sócrates, explica o que o distingue de Bugalho e garante que terá ex-PSD na sua lista.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

O reforço do apoio à Ucrânia, o adiamento do acordo UE-Mercosul e a importância do encontro entre Luís Montenegro e Zelensky. Ainda a nova estratégia da China na América Latina e a resposta dos EUA.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A lei da nacionalidade, proposta pelo governo, faleceu. O executivo de Montenegro averbou a derrota, mas com uma incomodidade moderada. Quem se manifestou de um modo mais ruidoso, paradoxalmente, foi o principal partido da oposição. No partido de Ventura, a decisão do Tribunal Constitucional foi considerada uma “traição a Portugal”. Na mesma semana em que se viu derrotado pelo Constitucional, Montenegro recebeu a famigerada prenda de Natal, anunciada pelo PGR. O caso Spinumviva foi arquivado. O primeiro-ministro, no entanto, não se mostrou nada agradecido. A justiça e a comunicação social foram verberadas por Montenegro, zangado com o escrutínio público de que foi alvo. Também sob escrutínio esteve uma frase equívoca do ministro da educação e a actividade profissional do candidato a Belém Marques Mendes. Tudo indica que o mês que falta para as presidenciais vai ser rasgadinho.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veja as imagens: Montenegro chega a Kiev "para expressar apoio direto de Portugal à Ucrânia"

Drones, militares portugueses e Ucrânia na UE. O encontro de Montenegro com Zelensky em 2 minutos

O arquivamento da Spinumviva e a reação de Montenegro. Os negócios de Marques Mendes. O escrutínio dos políticos. Os debates e as sondagens que dão nervos a uns e esperança a outros. 

O Ministério Público arquivou a averiguação preventiva à empresa Spinumviva, da família de Luís Montenegro. Montenegro mal soube, disparou desde Bruxelas críticas duras aos jornalistas, aos comentadores, ao Ministério Público. Ou seja, não reagiu como seria de esperar de alguém que acaba de receber um presente de Natal. Quem se reúne pela última vez antes da consoada é este Eixo de 18 de dezembro, emitido na SIC Notícias, com Daniel Oliveira, Luís Pedro Nunes, Pedro Marques Lopes e Clara Ferreira.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikola Piric, representative of Forza Group, talks with Jennifer Lutz of Insider Travel Report about luxury hotels, restaurants and experiences along Montenegro's coast, including Porto Montenegro, boat tours, and a cable car linking the seaside with mountain views. He also discusses locally sourced dining and how travelers can combine coastal, cultural and nightlife experiences in one trip. For more information, visit https://forzagroup.me and https://www.montenegro.travel. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox. 

[O Observador está a republicar os três episódios mais ouvidos do ano em cada podcast. Este é de 28 de fevereiro de 2025.] Explicações de Montenegro continuam sem ser suficientes e moção de confiança pode ser a solução — ainda que, nesta altura, quase ninguém queira ir a eleições. E a ministra da Saúde atingiu o limite?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A averiguação preventiva ao primeiro-ministro no caso Spinumviva foi arquivada. A procuradora responsável entendeu que não havia indícios de crime. Luís Rosa é o convidado.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sousa Tavares contesta a decisão de investir no regresso da F1 a Portugal. Considera que a ideia de "pôr o país no mapa" já "não faz sentido" e diz que vários países utilizam a competição como "detergente de nódoas" dos regimes. Sobre o caso Spinumviva, entende que "está resolvido no plano político" mas que, do ponto de vista ético e mediático, há questões por responder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Herlinda, Tim and Shennen Shennen O’Donnell and Tim Welch, owners of Young and Yonder distillery, join Herlinda Heras and Daedalus Howell on Brew Ha Ha. Tim found a distillery that was already built and available for sale, so he bought it. It was a distilling facility and event space. They started a live music space due to Shennen’s experience. She grew up at The Mystic Theater which her parents owned and she has worked there all her life. Tim worked as a distiller for Moylan’s and won awards for many distilled products. Tim’s buddy from college was also a distiller who opened a distillery of his own in Mississippi. So he ran the place for “a lot of years.” They focussed on whiskey but also made other distilled products. Young and Yonder is located up in Healdsburg. Shennen describes their location as “Industrial Chic” with a casual fun funky feel. Tim does private tours and tastings. All of their grain comes from Admiral Maltings. All the botanicals for the absynthe and the gin come from San Francisco Herb Company. All organic and local. Admiral Maltings had a big distillers festival. The Rake Pub at Admiral Malting also serves Young and Yonder. Admiral Malting has been on Brew Ha Ha on May 1 of this year on this episode and the year before too, right here on June 20, 2024. They focus on locally grown grain, so that their malt does not have to travel long distances. Russian River Brewing Co. is open in Santa Rosa on 4th St. and at their big Windsor location. Visit their website for up-to-date hours, menus, beers and more. Russian River Brewing Co. Release in Jan. 2026 Russian River Brewing Co. has a special release coming out on Saturday, January 10, 2026. So Natalie Cilurzo will be on the first Brew Ha Ha show of the new year, on Thursday, January 8, 2026. As they are tasting a lime vodka made by Young and Yonder also makes absynthe and gin, which use lots of botanicals. Their botanicals come from San Francisco Herb Company. Tim describes their line, there is a 100% single malted rye, and a high rye bourbon, which is 60% non-gmo corn, 30% rye 5% barley 5% wheat. The single malt is 100% barley, but not released yet. They also have some barrel finished bourbons and rye. They use port and sherry barrels from Sonoma PortWorks, which are their next door neighbors. They also make an Absynthe which is made with wormwood. The flavors in this drink take a long time to describe. “Taste it!’ And since Young and Yonder are a full-service distillery, they also make gin. Tim has just made his second batch of it. 60 lbs of botanicals go into the mix, then 15 more pounds. Visit our sponsor PizzaLeah in Windsor for the finest pizza menu, great beers and the most authentic flavors around!

O arquivamento da averiguação preventiva a Montenegro, o chumbo da Lei da Nacionalidade pelo TC e as declarações de Fernando Alexandre foram os temas da Vichyssoise.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Svetlana Cukic, a tour guide in Kotor, Montenegro, talks with Jennifer Lutz of Insider Travel Report about visiting Kotor's old town near the border with Croatia, including local food, churches, museums, boat trips and hiking. Cukic also discusses how long to stay, seasonal travel, local history and how to care for Kotor's cats. For more information, visit www.meetmontenegro.com  and www.montenegro.travel.  All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel  (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean,  iHeartRadio,  Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox. 

Luís Montenegro (que adiou a regionalização), o ex-Presidente da Guiné Bissau (que se tem cruzado com Portugal) e Gouveia e Melo (que avança e recua sobre a maçonaria) são o Bom, o Mau e o Vilão.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode, I had a grounding conversation with Laura Montesanti about why travel can be a practice of healing rather than a form of escape. Laura shared how the silence of Covid helped her reconnect to purpose which led to creating Synergy The Retreat Show, a trade event designed to change how our industry does business by placing wellbeing, community and experiential practice at the center. We explored the idea of destination energy, the importance of designing retreats that truly regenerate people and places, and the small accessible practices such as breathwork, smiling and mindful time in nature that can make wellness feel normal and available to everyone. Laura's stories from trekking in Nepal to living in Montenegro show what becomes possible when place and human connection align. If you work in travel, hospitality or wellness or if you want a holiday that feels meaningful and restorative this conversation offers a powerful lens for rethinking travel.Inside this podcast:The origin story of Synergy and how the quiet of Covid revealed a new purpose. Why retreats can be tools for transformation rather than escape. How community and experiential design create deeper and longer lasting business relationships. Practical and accessible practices that support wellness such as breathwork and mindful time in nature. The role of regenerative travel and authentic local connection in healing both guests and hosts.Connect with Synergy & Laura:Instagram → https://bit.ly/4oZu51bLinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/4qsz3F1LinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/3KyJDLjConnect with Steve:Instagram → https://bit.ly/3KARQhRLinkedIn  → https://bit.ly/48sw8VjEpisode Highlights00:00 Meeting Laura Montesanti03:13 Defining the noise of life and how the silence of Covid revealed purpose04:19 Founding Synergy Retreat Show with a focus on community and healing the industry09:31 What makes Synergy Retreat Show unique with experiential sessions and structured meetings11:11 Why traditional trade shows drain people and how to do business more holistically15:13 Creating retreats that speak to men and shifting the narrative around male vulnerability17:10 Personal loss and the drive to support mental health within travel21:31 Destination energy and choosing locations that match inner needs26:21 Trekking to Kura Lake in Nepal and the power of community on the road37:16 Wellness as a life necessity and why schools should teach basic practices42:06 The power of smiling and simple rituals that support wellbeing43:39 A shift toward regenerative business and more purposeful travel54:06 Announcing Synergy's next location in northern Croatia with themes of nature, adventure and freedomABOUT THE PODCAST SHOWThe Noise of Life is a podcast that shares real stories, raw truths and remarkable growth. Hosted by Steve Hodgson a coach, facilitator, speaker, and Mental Health First Aid Instructor. This podcast dives deep into the “noise” we all face, the distractions, doubts and challenges that can pull us away from who we truly are.

Ajay Chowdhury reveals how the new James Bond Locations Atlas Darker Than The Sun maps 007's world like never before, blending real geography with film secrets and behind-the-scenes stories. Shane Whaley is joined by returning guest and leading James Bond authority Ajay Chowdhury. Co-author of the newly released James Bond Locations Guide Darker Than the Sun. This isn't your typical location guide, though. Darker Than the Sun is an immersive, richly visual atlas that blends real geography, fictional locales, and behind-the-scenes insights into how Bond movies have mapped and redefined the spy film landscape. Buy The Book - https://geni.us/OIdoqSA Grab Tim Shipman's Top 125 Spy Authors Ranked - https://www.spybrary.com/top125 Ajay Chowdhury reveals how Darker Than The Sun distinguishes itself from other James Bond location books, and why it's both a travelogue and a love letter to the artistry of filmmaking. With fascinating anecdotes, deep research, and stunning photography, the book peels back the layers of artifice behind Bond's most iconic locations — from Crab Key and Montenegro to Swindon doubling as Azerbaijan! Whether you're a Bond obsessive or a travel lover, this episode reveals why Darker Than the Sun belongs on your coffee table.