Podcasts about North Macedonia

Critic Emma Jones tells us why North Macedonian production "DJ Ahmet", starring first-time actors, is a gem of an independent movie and proof that the small country punches well above its weight when it comes to cinema. We also discuss unsettling thriller "The Plague", starring Joel Edgerton, as a group of teenage boys at a swimming camp prompts comparisons with "Lord of The Flies"-style dynamics. Plus, body horror "Saccharine" explores contemporary obsessions with weight loss and body image, and the "Scary Movie" horror spoof franchise returns for a sixth outing, 26 years after its Y2K debut.

The Eurovision 2026 post-final dust has barely settled in Sofia, but you know us - we are already looking ahead!In our latest episode, we are diving deep into all the early whispers and official movements for the road to 2027.Are we about to see some familiar flags back on the leaderboard? We unpack the latest rumblings around potential returns from North Macedonia, Slovakia, and Hungary! Plus, the race is officially on for the next host city - we are breaking down the early candidates stepping up to the plate. We also look at Italy's intriguing new Sanremo plans and what a potential dedicated “Eurovision night” could mean for the festival, before wrapping it all up with what's actually on the table for the crucial EBU General Assembly happening this June. Grab your headphones and come speculate with us! Don't forget to subscribe to our ⁠Youtube channel and on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and make sure to follow us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for updates!

Today's guest is Lulzim Peci, principal founder and Executive Director of the Kosovar Institute for Policy Research and Development (KIPRED), and a member of the Board of the Council of Kosovo Ambassadors. In this episode, Alon and Lulzim discuss political instability in Kosovo, particularly as the country is set to return to the polls for the third time in less than 18 months. They discuss what led to the series of elections and what we may be able to expect out of this upcoming election, as well as how this impacts Kosovo's ongoing efforts toward EU candidacy. Full bio Mr. Lulzim Peci holds a PhD in Political Science from the South East European University in North Macedonia, an M.A. in International Relations from the University Institute Ortega y Gasset in Spain, and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Prishtina in Kosovo. He is the principal founder and Executive Director of the Kosovar Institute for Policy Research and Development (KIPRED), and a member of the Board of the Council of Kosovo Ambassadors (CKA). In the past, Mr. Peci served as Ambassador of Kosovo in Stockholm (2009-2013). He also was Chair of the Board of the Kosovo Foundation for Open Society (2019 – 2023), Member of the Board of the Kosovo American Education Fund (2021 – 2023), Member of the Board of the American University in Kosovo (2007 – 2009), Executive Director of the Kosovar Civil Society Foundation (1999 – 2003), and as a Researcher at the Kosovo Center for International Studies (KCIS)/Foreign Policy Team of the late Kosovo's President, Dr. Ibrahim Rugova (1995-1998). Mr. Peci's research interests primarily focus on foreign and security policies, inter-ethnic relations, and political parties.

Bulgaria is the Balkans' best-kept secret, which is both its charm and its tragedy. Sandwiched between Romania, Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece and Turkey, it offers Black Sea beaches, dramatic mountain ranges, ancient Thracian tombs, crumbling Ottoman mosques and an Orthodox monastic tradition of extraordinary beauty – all at prices that make Western Europe weep. The yogurt is excellent, the wine is underrated, and the rose oil is world-famous. Come before everyone else does.Love the pod? Get the guide! Out with each new podcast, we publish a guide to the country. Buy the TrodPod guide to Bulgaria for just $3: https://www.patreon.com/c/trodpod/shop. Better yet, become a TrodPod member for just $5 a month and access TrodPod guides to every country in the world, released weekly with each new podcast episode! Sign up now: https://www.patreon.com/trodpod/membershipThanks for all your support!TrodPod is Murray Garrard and Elle Keymer. Sound editing by Leo Audio Productions. Design and marketing by GPS: Garrard Powell Solutions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With Brekky's Pam Boland away on special assignment, Simon Miraudo and Tristan Fidler induct guest host Danae Gibson into the Movie Squad! First up on this week's episode, Tristan reviews the Audience Award winner from the recent Perth Festival film season, DJ Ahmet. Set in North Macedonia, it follows a 15-year-old boy who pushes back against his father's preferred profession (shepherd) when he discovers the transformative power of dance music. It's now in Australian cinemas. Then, Simon leads a review of the pitch-black Aussie satire The Birthday Trip, about a group of friends and their partners enjoying a luxe vacation in wine country… or at least, they would, if they weren't among the worst people alive. Don't miss its WA premiere at Luna Cinemas on Friday 15 May, hosted by Black Maria Film Collective. Stay tuned for a pod-exclusive review of Hokum, an Irish-set chiller starring Adam Scott as an author who returns to the old country to scatter his parents' ashes. Warning: a witch might be involved. It's also in cinemas now. Learn about the new season of Tristan's Trash Classics screenings at Luna Cinemas held on the last Friday of every month. Be sure to tune in to RTRFM every Friday at 7:30am to hear Movie Squad live on Breakfast with Pam!

In 2025, the European Court of Justice ended formal citizenship by investment programs across the EU, shutting down Malta, Cyprus, Montenegro, and North Macedonia. IMI covers how citizenship by merit is becoming the new shadow market for wealthy investors in Europe.Read the full article here.

President Donald Trump is considering moving U.S. troops from North Atlantic Treaty Organization members that have not backed the war against Iran and moving them to more supportive countries, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, while he also mulls trying to withdraw the U.S. from NATO altogether. KEY FACTS The proposal would involve removing American troops stationed in countries Trump believes were not supportive of the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran and moving them to countries deemed helpful amid the conflict, the Journal reported. The potential punishment against some NATO members is one of several being circulated in the White House, according to the Journal. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who met with Trump in a closed-door meeting Wednesday, did not speak to the validity of the Journal's report in an interview with CNN, remaining tight-lipped and saying he had a very “frank” and “open discussion” with Trump. Trump and Rutte's meeting came after Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump has considered withdrawing from NATO, the 32-member alliance that acts as a collective military defense for the countries under its banner. But Trump cannot unilaterally withdraw the U.S. from NATO under a 2023 law that says withdrawal requires a two-thirds Senate approval (right now, including at least 14 Democrats supporting it) or a formal act of Congress. That law was co-sponsored by then Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Trump's secretary of state, who recently told Fox News that after the war with Iran, “we are going to have to reexamine” the U.S. relationship with NATO. TANGENT The U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement Tuesday night, with Trump saying the two countries would “work closely” to establish a regime change and remove nuclear materials. The agreement was reached after Trump threatened strikes on civilian infrastructure alongside a statement in which he said “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” Iran accused the U.S. of breaking the ceasefire after Israel conducted bombings in Lebanon. Trump and Vice President JD Vance claimed Iran misunderstood the terms of the ceasefire and that Lebanon was not included within it. WHAT NATO COUNTRIES HAVE BACKED TRUMP'S WAR ON IRAN? Canada, the Czech Republic, Albania, North Macedonia, Lithuania and Latvia are the only NATO countries to issue letters of support for the strikes the U.S. and Israel have carried out against Iran. Read the full story on Forbes: By Antonio Pequeño IV https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/04/08/trump-mulls-pulling-us-troops-out-of-nato-countries-opposing-iran-war-report-says/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Interview with Gavin Ferrar, CEO of Central Asia Metals Our previous interview: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/posts/central-asia-metals-lsecaml-kazakhstan-copper-producer-reports-solid-financial-performance-6938Recording date: 31st March 2026Central Asia Metals PLC, an AIM-listed base metals producer with a $400 million market capitalization, delivered robust 2025 financial results while navigating a critical transition from mature assets to new growth opportunities.The company reported $230 million in revenue and $103 million in EBITDA, generating $56 million in free cash flow. This enabled a 12 pence per share dividend representing a 7% yield—paid at the maximum end of its 30-50% free cash flow distribution policy. The company also completed a $10 million share buyback before market weakness reduced valuations by 20-30% across the mining sector.Central Asia Metals' financial backbone remains the Kounrad copper operation in Kazakhstan, which operates at exceptional 75% EBITDA margins. The facility processes 600 million tons of Soviet-era waste dumps through heap leaching, producing 13,300 tons of copper cathode in 2025. While production guidance moderates to 12,000-13,000 tons for 2026 as leach curves naturally decline after 14 years of operation, the site has consistently outperformed expectations with 13-14% higher copper recovery than forecast. This track record supports management's pursuit of license extension beyond the current 2034 expiration date.The company's SASA lead-zinc mine in North Macedonia faced significant challenges in 2024 due to unexpected geological complexity at depth. Management implemented comprehensive restructuring including an 11% workforce reduction, enhanced geological monitoring, new mining methods, and strategic hedging of 50% of zinc production. Fourth quarter 2025 showed marked improvement, enabling raised guidance for 2026.Looking forward, Central Asia Metals pursues dual-track growth through early-stage exploration across six Kazakhstan licenses and acquisition of pre-feasibility stage development assets trading at 0.25x net asset value. CEO Gavin Ferrar emphasized the company's proven construction and operational expertise as competitive advantages in advancing acquired projects while maintaining financial flexibility through a clean balance sheet and disciplined capital allocation.Learn more: https://www.cruxinvestor.com/companies/central-asia-metalsSign up for Crux Investor: https://cruxinvestor.com

President Donald Trump is considering moving U.S. troops from North Atlantic Treaty Organization members that have not backed the war against Iran and moving them to more supportive countries, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday, while he also mulls trying to withdraw the U.S. from NATO altogether. KEY FACTS The proposal would involve removing American troops stationed in countries Trump believes were not supportive of the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran and moving them to countries deemed helpful amid the conflict, the Journal reported. The potential punishment against some NATO members is one of several being circulated in the White House, according to the Journal. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who met with Trump in a closed-door meeting Wednesday, did not speak to the validity of the Journal's report in an interview with CNN, remaining tight-lipped and saying he had a very “frank” and “open discussion” with Trump. Trump and Rutte's meeting came after Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Trump has considered withdrawing from NATO, the 32-member alliance that acts as a collective military defense for the countries under its banner. But Trump cannot unilaterally withdraw the U.S. from NATO under a 2023 law that says withdrawal requires a two-thirds Senate approval (right now, including at least 14 Democrats supporting it) or a formal act of Congress. That law was co-sponsored by then Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Trump's secretary of state, who recently told Fox News that after the war with Iran, “we are going to have to reexamine” the U.S. relationship with NATO. TANGENT The U.S. and Iran reached a ceasefire agreement Tuesday night, with Trump saying the two countries would “work closely” to establish a regime change and remove nuclear materials. The agreement was reached after Trump threatened strikes on civilian infrastructure alongside a statement in which he said “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” Iran accused the U.S. of breaking the ceasefire after Israel conducted bombings in Lebanon. Trump and Vice President JD Vance claimed Iran misunderstood the terms of the ceasefire and that Lebanon was not included within it. WHAT NATO COUNTRIES HAVE BACKED TRUMP'S WAR ON IRAN? Canada, the Czech Republic, Albania, North Macedonia, Lithuania and Latvia are the only NATO countries to issue letters of support for the strikes the U.S. and Israel have carried out against Iran. Read the full story on Forbes: By Antonio Pequeño IV https://www.forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2026/04/08/trump-mulls-pulling-us-troops-out-of-nato-countries-opposing-iran-war-report-says/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan rounds off all the international action as Ireland's campaign ends with a 0-0 draw with North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium.Troy Parrott has two goals ruled out for offside, with the second likely standing if VAR had been available.Senior debuts for James Abankwah and Bosun Lawal, while Harvey Vale makes his first Dublin appearance.Mark Travers replaces Caoimhin Kelleher at half-time; Seamus Coleman receives a standing ovation on what could be his final Ireland outing.A total of 17 substitutions made, with Johnny Kenny going close late after Adam Idah's flick.Head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson describes the game as “strange” after the stalemate.Bosun Lawal reflects on a proud moment making his senior international debut.Nearly 40,000 fans attend; Jayson Molumby praises the continued support.Assistant coach John O'Shea calls working with Ireland a privilege amid contract uncertainty.Finn Azaz impresses in attack, with Hallgrimsson highlighting his growing importance.Ireland U21s beat Kazakhstan 1-0, and the U17s qualify for another World Cup after a 7-0 win over Slovakia.League of Ireland coverage returns with Drogheda United hosting Bohemians.Italy miss a third straight World Cup after losing on penalties to Bosnia-Herzegovina.Sweden, Türkiye, DR Congo, Czechia and Iraq confirm World Cup qualification.Scotland lose to Côte d'Ivoire, England fall to Japan, and Northern Ireland draw with Wales in friendly action.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

So, there we have it folks, Ireland's dreams of going to the World Cup in 2026 are over, and it is ok to wallow collectively as we all try to process coming so close.North Macedonia came and played their part in the 'contractual obligations match', and we thank them for it. But what does that game really mean for the future of this team?Well, join Ben Symes and David Wilson, with a remote roving reporter in Matthew Brennan as the trio discuss the campaign as a whole, and where does Irish football go from here?The lads reflect on the lows of Yerevan, coupled with the highs of Dublin and Budapest, and what comes next. There were the advents of Bosun Lawal and James Abankwah's debuts, but are the days of the legendary Seamus Coleman really coming to an end?Who are the new leaders of this team? And what do YOU have to do to get on the bandwagon for Euro 2028?And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing outsidetheboxotb2026@gmail.com Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinThe Green Scene on Off The Ball is brought to you by Cadbury, proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United's meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.We have full Leinster v Edinburgh commentary in the last-16 of the European Champions Cup this Sunday April 5th, 5:30pm kick-off at the Aviva Stadium - Cuán O'Flatharta and Brent Pope on commentary on an extended show on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk, and the GoLoud App from 1-8pm.

Tonight's Off the Ball newsround centres around the international break, as Ireland rounded out the week with a 0-0 draw against North Macedonia, Czechia sealed qualification via another penalty shootout against Denmark, and Italy failed to make their third successive World Cup. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United's meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster's clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o'clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of Ireland's friendly against North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium, with live commentary from Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne.Heimir Hallgrimsson stresses the importance of performance and continued team growth.Squad update: Robbie Brady, Sammie Szmodics and Jack Taylor ruled out of tonight's game.Potential senior debuts for Milenec Ali and Bosun Lawal discussed.Dara O'Shea reflects on repaying fans' support ahead of his possible 43rd cap.Keith Treacy argues Ireland should avoid becoming a possession-based side.Highlights from Off The Ball Breakfast, including analysis and debate.Joe Murphy explains why penalties are tougher for goalkeepers in the modern game.Kevin Kilbane on the mental challenge of recovering from play-off disappointment.Ireland Under-21s face Kazakhstan despite qualification hopes already ending.European World Cup play-off finals preview, including Czechia vs Denmark and Bosnia vs Italy.Key talking points: Edin Dzeko's longevity, Sweden's hopes, and Kosovo chasing history.Home nations friendlies: Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England all in action.Club news: Roberto De Zerbi linked with Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino comments on Spurs.Additional updates: Ghana sack Otto Addo, Roy Hodgson's interim return, and Newcastle's backing of Eddie Howe.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United's meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster's clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o'clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the pressing news from the world of sport as the Republic of Ireland take on North Macedonia tonight in the Aviva Stadium following their loss to Czechia on Thursday night. Meanwhile Carla Ward has announced her squad for next month's World Cup Qualifying ties against Poland. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Arthur O'Dea for Tuesday's Newsround, while Stuey Byrne and Stephen Doyle dial in from the Aviva ahead of tonight's commentary of the international friendly between Republic of Ireland and North Macedonia. The Newsround with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United's meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster's clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o'clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

After the heartbreak of last Thursday, Ireland are back in action in a “friendly” against North Macedonia — but is anyone actually in the mood?Ian chats to Eamon Dunphy & Robbie Keane ahead of the match in the Aviva.

Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, Arthur O'Dea and Stephen Doyle bring you through the day's biggest sporting news during Monday's Newsround. There's squad news for both the men's and women's national teams, Massimo De Lutiis has a big decision to make, and much more!Be sure to sit back, relax and enjoy as we take you through a busy morning of sport. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

UEFA World Cup Qualifiers Best Bets | Turkey vs Romania + Wales, Czech & Ukraine Matches Midweek international action is here! We break down the biggest UEFA World Cup qualifier matchups, including Turkey vs Romania, Wales vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic vs Republic of Ireland, and Ukraine vs Sweden. Andrew Passaro breaks down team form, attacking firepower, defensive weaknesses, and key tactical battles to find the best betting opportunities. Can Turkey capitalize on home advantage? Will Wales hold strong against Bosnia? How will Ireland fare against a motivated Czech Republic? And can Ukraine contain Sweden's attacking threat? We highlight value bets, totals angles, and potential high-scoring matchups across the midweek slate. If you want smart soccer betting predictions, international football analysis, and tips for the UEFA qualifiers, this video has everything you need. Hit like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to never miss a pick or betting insight. ⚽

Tonight the Republic of Ireland have to beat Czechia in order to stay in with a chance to qualify for the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico in the summer. If they win tonight, they will face Denmark or North Macedonia on Tuesday in the Aviva.Right now, Prague is jam packed with over 10,000 Irish fans, most don't have a ticket to the game. One of them is Henry McKean who is ‘Czech-ing' in with Ciara!

Our latest guest on Soundtracking is the writer and director of DJ Ahmet, Georgi M. Unkovski. Set in North Macedonia, it tells the story of a 15-year-old boy who discovers music, falls in love for the first time, and struggles to come to terms with the conservatism of the rural village in which he lives.

President Donald Trump's announcement comes hours after G7 finance ministers said they were ready to use strategic oil reserves if necessary. Also, Anthropic sues the US government for calling it a risk. And we mark 250 years since the publication of Adam Smith's iconic economics book, The Wealth of Nations.(Picture: Motorists queue at a gas station in Skopje, North Macedonia, 09 March 2026. After the Regulatory Commission announced an increase in petrol and diesel prices at gas stations, people rushed to fill the tanks of their vehicles. Credit: Photo by GEORGI LICOVSKI/EPA/Shutterstock)

Watching his father lead the rebuild of his hometown in Macedonia (now called the Republic of North Macedonia), after it was destroyed by an earthquake, inspired Misko Cubrinovski's 40-year career as an engineer. Professor Misko Cubrinovski is retiring after 20 of those years with the University of Canterbury. 

On the tiny island of Golem Grad in North Macedonia, a population of Hermann's tortoise is heading for extinction, not because of predators or habitat loss, but because there are far too many males.They outnumber females by about 19 to one. Scientists say relentless mating attempts are leaving females injured, stressed and in some cases falling from cliffs as they try to escape.If the imbalance continues, researchers warn the last female could die within decades, sealing the fate of the entire island population…Joining Seán to discuss this is Yvonne Buckley, Professor of Zoology at Trinity College Dublin.

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A review of the week's major US international tax-related news. In this edition:  US Supreme Court strikes down IEEPA tariffs – BEPS two-Pillar solution no longer exists, according to a Treasury official;  Treasury exploring ways to reach an appropriate agreement on the digital economy – President Trump to deliver State of the Union address – IRS issues possible final tranche of additional interim CAMT guidance – OECD releases FAQs on BEPS Pillar One Amount B – US and North Macedonia issue joint statement on "Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade."

In December 2025, Slovenia completed its two-year term on the United Nations Security Council-participating in 558 formal meetings and 238 consultations of the Security Council, and so much more. Throughout its term, Slovenia addressed the most pressing issues, upheld its values, and shared its expertise globally to maintain international peace and security.rnrnMore recently, in its final month as a member of the UN Security Council, Slovenia held the Presidency for the second time. A visit to Syria and Lebanon was on the agenda, as well as topics related to Bosnia, Sudan, Palestine, Afghanistan, and others. At the helm is Ambassador Samuel ?bogar, who brings a wealth of policy knowledge and experience to the table. There may be few others with such timely insights on global affairs that have recently dominated the headlines.rnrnIn addition to his term in the Security Council, Ambassador ?bogar has had an impressive diplomatic career. He has served as Slovenia's Foreign Minister, Deputy Foreign Minister, Ambassador to the US, and Head of the EU Delegation to Kosovo and North Macedonia.

Turkish Football Podcast: Recapping Week 22. It's now a two-horse race for the title in the Turkish Super Lig. Besiktas secured a last-minute win, keeping them in contention for third place. The relegation zone is heating up. Galatasaray

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It's not too late! Join the match predictor: https://bit.ly/TheSpin_Predictor They have done it. Faroe Islands have won their first ever EHF EURO match - almost on home soil. Our hosts Martin Vilstrup and Bengt Kunkel have a look at what MVP Pauli Jacobsen had to say about the victory and look at the other spectacular results: Switzerland drops a 9-goal-lead, North Macedonia snatches a point off of Portugal and the danish hypetrain is yet to be stopped.

Ireland's chances of qualifying for the FIFA World Cup are just two games away. The boys in green will play Czechia in late March, with the winner of that match facing either North Macedonia or Denmark to secure a place in the finals.If Ireland are successful in making it to the World Cup, they will be heading to the US in the summer.Independent TD Barry Heneghan has called for Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan to temporarily extend pub licensing hours to provide a place for fans to safely watch the matches together.So, would you like to see the pubs open late to watch the World Cup?Joining Andrea to discuss is Cameron Hill from Off the Ball, as well as listeners.

A 1 hour radio broadcast for the album Tonality in Motion, out on Élan Vital label in North Macedonia, airing on Radio AlHara, on Jan. 15 at 8am eastern time, 2pm in Macedonia and 3pm in Palestine, streaming at radioalhara.net Learn more about the album here: https://elanvital.bandcamp.com/album/tonality-in-motion Recorded by René Pierre Allain at Scholes Street Studio, August, 2023 Mixed by Pietro Amato, March 2024 Mastering by Ryan Morey, March 2025 Cover artwork by Stefan Mladenovski Design and inlay photo by Toni Dimitrov

The following DX information comes from Bernie, W3UR, editor of the DailyDX, the WeeklyDX, and the How's DX column in QST. If you would like a free 2-week trial of the DailyDX, your only source of real-time DX information, just drop me a note at thedxmentor@gmail.comLZØA, South Shetland Islands - LZ1AAW, Ivo, is onhis way to the South Shetland Islands where he will be working during the 34thBulgarian Antarctic expedition. He plans to be QRV in his spare time as LZØA. The dates are from December 28 to February 16, plus or minus two days. Ivo expects to be on 20M, and possibly other bands, on SSB and FT8/FT4. Theactivation is registered under IOTA reference AN-010 and WAP reference WAP BUL-01, and falls within CQ Zone 13, ITU Zone 73, and the DXCC entity VP8, LU -South Shetland Islands (#67 on the Club Log DXCC Most Wanted list). CE0X - San Felix and San Ambrosio - Felipe, XQ7IR, ispreparing for his upcoming 3G0XQ DXpedition to San Ambrosio, scheduled from January 12 to February 15.  He recently drove 14 hours to the Port of Valparaiso to oversee his equipment being shipped to Juan Fernandez.  Once all necessary paperwork is completed, Felipe and his gear will continue on to San Ambrosio by charter vessel in the coming weeks. This update is courtesy of DX World. XU - Cambodia - DL7BO, Tom, who is QRV until January 18, is using the callsign XU7O. He will be active on 160-6 meters using CW, SSB, and FT8, with a focus on the lower bands. QSL information remains direct to DJ4WK, or via LoTW, Club Log, or eQSL. FO - French Polynesia - FO/JI1JKW is QRVuntil January 6 from Tikehau and Tuamotu islands.  The band plan is to operate 7, 14, 18, 21, 24, 28 and 50, and SSB, CW and FT8.  QSL to his home QTH or use LoTW. FY - French Guiana - F4GPK, Peter, is QRV as TO2FY until January 15 from Kourou. C5YK, The Gambia – Andre, ON7YK, is QRVfrom The Gambia as C5YK until January 25. He is operating on SSB, RTTY, PSK, FT8, FT4, and some CW on 20, 17, 15, 12, and 10M. QSL only via LoTW, eQSL, or direct to ON7YK. He posts his logbook on his website.   VP8 - South Shetland Islands - LZ1AAW, Ivo, is heading to the Bulgarian Antarctic Base "St. Kliment Ohridski" on Livingston Island, South Shetland Islands (IOTA AN-010). He plans tooperate as LZ0A during his free time from late December 2025 to mid-February 2026. The base, located at 62¯38'S, 60¯21'W in the eastern part of Livingston Island, has been permanently staffed since December 11, 1993. 5Z – Kenya- Not an expedition but on the air casually, "holiday style," will be OZ6ABL/5Z4, Michael Johansen, January 15-28.  He says he will try to get on the air as much as possible.  It is his 14th trip to Kenya but the first time taking a radio along. Michael will be on 80-6 but did not get permission for60.  QSL to his home call, OZ6ABL, and LoTW and Club Log will also work. Z3 - Republic of North Macedonia - The specialevent callsign Z380CEF is being used to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Ham Radio Club "STEVO PATAKOT" in Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia. The club, formerly known as YU5CEF and currently Z37CEF, has been active since 1946. Operations will continue until December 31, 2026. XT - Burkina Faso – Max, DK1MAX, will be in Burkina Faso from January 4th to January 11th, 2026, operating as XT2MAX. He plans to use an IC-7300 rig with up to 100W of power, working mostly on 20m to 6m bands, and possibly lower bands if conditions allow. Modes will include CW, SSB, and FTx (MSHV, no F/H). QSLs will be handled via EA5GL and Club Log, with daily free LoTW uploads. 

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The main protagonist of Tamara Kotevska's (“Honeyland”) enchanting new documentary “The Tale of Silyan” is a lovable farmer named Nikola. But as compelling a screen presence as he is, Nikola can't hold a candle to the film's real stars, the gorgeous, majestic — and even more lovable — white storks who steal the show.   Producer/Director Tamara Kotevska and Cinematographer/Producer Jean Dakar join Ken on the pod to discuss these incredible birds, the legend of Silyan (a boy who was turned into a stork), and the North Macedonian rural community that the storks, Nikola, and his family call home. Having lived side-by-side in harmony for centuries, both storks and humans are now facing dire economic forces that make farming unsustainable and lead to landfills, rather than fertile fields, becoming the storks' feeding grounds. As she did with her magical, multiple Oscar-nominated “Honeylands,” also set in her native Macedonia, Tamara manages to spin a tale of her own that seamlessly combines elements of narrative storytelling and observational documentary. Jean's gorgeous and multifaceted cinematography elevates the film even further. “The Tale of Silyan” is a beautiful love story, too. It turns out that storks are just as lovable to Nikola as to the rest of us.   “The Tale of Silyan” is North Macedonia's official submission for Best International Feature and is being released by National Geographic Documentary Films in select theaters.   Hidden Gems: Tamara: “Midnight Family” Jean: “Riders on the Storm”   Follow: @tamarakotevska and @jeandakar on Instagram @topdocspod on Instagram and X     The Presenting Sponsor of "Top Docs" is Netflix.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream After a bit of a nail-biter in Vaduz, Wales swept aside North Macedonia to finish second in the qualifying group and grab a spot in the second pot for the playoffs - crucial in securing us home draws for both of our playoff matches. Bosnia to come in March before potentially Italy or Northern Ireland. It's an exciting few months ahead....

David Lammy has proposed scrapping jury trials in England and Wales for all but the most serious offences. Paramount Global has obtained exclusive streaming rights to the UEFA Champions League - a move that could redefine how football fans follow the sport in the future. Revelations that MAGA-supporting accounts on X are operated from countries like North Macedonia, Pakistan and Poland raise concerns about foreign-driven influence and its impact on political discourse.Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer's Head of Investigations Alexi Mostrous, sports reporter Jessy Parker Humphreys, and journalist, author, and presenter Jenny Kleeman as they compete to pitch the day's top stories.While we've wrapped up our live editions of The News Meeting for 2025, keep checking https://observer.co.uk/our-events if you'd like to join us at recordings in 2026.**We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk Follow us on Social Media: @ObserverUK on X @theobserveruk on Instagram and TikTok@theobserveruk.bsky.social‬ on bluesky Host: Giles WhittellProducer: Amalie Sortland and Poppy BullardExecutive Producers: Matt Russell and Rebecca Moore To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Carl Roberts, Iwan Roberts and Sam Vokes discuss Wales' World Cup play-off draw, that will potentially bring two home games in March, and the magnificent 7-1 win over North Macedonia that wrapped up second place in the group in style.Newport County's search for a new manager ended with the much-anticipated appointment of Christian Fuchs, but Swansea City's hopes of securing Vitor Matos has hit a potential stumbling block.

It's confirmed — Ireland are heading to Prague in March to face Czechia.Cathal is joined by OTB's Colm Boohig to react to the news that Ireland will take on Czechia in the World Cup play-off semi-final, with Denmark or North Macedonia awaiting in the final.Paul Nealon from Irish Football Fan TV also joins Cathal to give his reaction and share what the past week has been like for him.Cathal and Colm also continue their mission to pick the best Premier League XI of all time — and this week, the right-back spot is up for grabs.

So now we know, the World Cup play-off fixtures have been announced: Republic of Ireland will play Czech Republic away on March 26th, and if they win, they will play Denmark or North Macedonia in Dublin on March 31st.Northern Ireland will play Italy away, and if they win, they will be away again to Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina.The playoffs are knockout matches so it could all end on March 26th, but what if it doesn't?Can Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson bring the team to the World Cup? That's a dream that even the most diehard fans, looking at the dismal start to the qualifying campaign, had all but given up on. But then there was the win over Portugal – a victory that not only made a trip to the tournament a possibility but kept the manager in a job.Irish Times soccer correspondent Gavin Cummiskey spoke to Hallgrímsson after the draw. On In the News he looks at the manager's reaction to the draw, comments on our chances against the Czechs (good!) and explains how after a year of getting it wrong, everything came good for the Irish team.Presented by Bernice Harrison. Produced by John Casey and Andrew McNair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Three world-class goals and a heroic victory to reach the World Cup. It's classic Scotland, right? Maybe not, but today Marcus, Jim and Pete are here to revel in one of the greatest games they've ever had the pleasure of watching. That's what football do to ya, eh?!Elsewhere, Wales' seven goals against North Macedonia somehow aren't headline news and Curaçao make history. Plus, DR Congo earn a famous victory without breaking any rules at all!Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp HERESign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.Click here to become a Friend of the Ramble on YouTube!Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Scotland international Pat Nevin and ex-Scotland captain Rachel Corsie join Steve Crossman and commentator Eilidh Barbour from Hampden as Scotland secure a first World Cup spot for 28 years. The team react to an epic night of football in Glasgow that finished 4-2 and had it all:  6 goals, a red card, a penalty, a stoppage time winner and a final-kick-of-the-game goal. Hear from Steve Clarke, the first Scotland manager to get the national team to three consecutive major tournaments, as well as from captain Andy Robertson and goalscorers Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean. There's also an interview with midfielder John McGinn. Elsewhere, Wales thrashed North Macedonia 7-1 to earn themselves a home advantage in next year's World Cup play-off semi-final. Craig Bellamy tells us he had an eye on the Scotland game too, though. Timecodes: 0'15 Full-time whistle 8'51 Steve Clarke 16'00 Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean 27'39 Andy Robertson 37'25 John McGinn 45'02 Craig Bellamy5 Live/ BBC Sounds commentaries this week:Wednesday 19th November WOMENS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Arsenal v Real Madrid 2000 KO, live on 5 Live.Thursday 20th November WOMENS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE: Chelsea v Barcelona 2000 KO, live on 5 Live.Saturday 22nd November PREMIER LEAGUE: Liverpool v Nottingham Forest 1500 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Fulham v Sunderland 1500 KO, live on 5 Sports Extra.  PREMIER LEAGUE: Newcastle United v Manchester City 1730 KO, live on 5 Live.Sunday 23rd November PREMIER LEAGUE: Leeds United v Aston Villa 1400 KO, live on 5 Live. PREMIER LEAGUE: Arsenal v Tottenham 1630 KO, live on 5 Live.

World news in 7 minutes. Thursday 20th November 2025.Today: Ukraine drone attack. Poland consulate closure. North Macedonia nightclub trial. United States Epstein files. Canada space funding. Chile Patagonia deaths. Japan fire. Vietnam floods landslides. New Zealand drug ban. Tunisia doctor strike. Egypt village reconstruction.With Juliet MartinSEND7 is supported by our amazing listeners like you.Our supporters get access to the transcripts written by us every day.Our supporters get access to an English worksheet made by us once per week. Our supporters get access to our weekly news quiz made by us once per week. We give 10% of our profit to Effective Altruism charities. You can become a supporter at send7.org/supportContact us at podcast@send7.org or send an audio message at speakpipe.com/send7Please leave a rating on Apple podcasts or Spotify.We don't use AI! Every word is written and recorded by us!Since 2020, SEND7 (Simple English News Daily in 7 minutes) has been telling the most important world news stories in intermediate English. Every day, listen to the most important stories from every part of the world in slow, clear English. Whether you are an intermediate learner trying to improve your advanced, technical and business English, or if you are a native speaker who just wants to hear a summary of world news as fast as possible, join Stephen Devincenzi, Niall Moore and Juliet Martin every morning. Transcripts, worksheets and our weekly world news quiz are available for our amazing supporters at send7.org. Simple English News Daily is the perfect way to start your day, by practising your listening skills and understanding complicated stories in a simple way. It is also highly valuable for IELTS and TOEFL students. Students, teachers, TEFL teachers, and people with English as a second language, tell us that they use SEND7 because they can learn English through hard topics, but simple grammar. We believe that the best way to improve your spoken English is to immerse yourself in real-life content, such as what our podcast provides. SEND7 covers all news including politics, business, natural events and human rights. Whether it is happening in Europe, Africa, Asia, the Americas or Oceania, you will hear it on SEND7, and you will understand it.For more information visit send7.org/contact or send an email to podcast@send7.org

Scotland and Wales could secure World Cup spots with victory on Tuesday night - will they, and what would it mean?Former Scottish international James McFadden joins Jonathan Northcroft, Chief Football Writer at the Sunday Times, and Eilidh Barbour to ponder what's required for Steve Clarke to lead the Tartan Army to a first World Cup for 28 years.Scotland's task is simple: defeat Denmark at Hampden Park. Toke Theilade joins the show to give the Danish perspective, with an illness in the camp contributing to a shock draw with Belarus.As for Wales, things are less straight-forward. Two points separating the top three sides in Group J and so all of qualification, play-offs and elimination are possible. Rob Earnshaw, who earned 59 caps in his career, helps preview their home fixture against North Macedonia.We also hear from the player of the international break, Troy Parrott, whose 96th-minute winner over Hungary not only completed his hat-trick but secured his nation a World Cup play-off spot. Former Ireland midfielder Andy Reid explains what that drama meant to the country and the panel discuss the positive state of football in Britain and Ireland with all five nations in with a chance of World Cup spots.Timecodes: 00:45 What would ending the 28-year wait for a World Cup mean for Scotland? 06:45 How do the players use the emotion in the right way? 10:10 Steve Clarke on his emotions ahead of the game 14:00 How do Scotland improve from the performance in Greece? 17:10 How important will Andy Robertson's leadership be? 18:50 The Danish perspective with Toke Theilade 22:18 Will Rasmus Hojlund and Joachim Andersen be available for this game and what impact has the illness in the camp had? 24:20 What are Denmark's expectations for this game?  28:59 Wales v North Macedonia preview with Rob Earnshaw 32:06 Has Harry Wilson become Gareth Bale's successor as the Welsh leader? 33:58 Troy Parrott interview on his dramatic winner and hat-trick for Ireland in Hungary 37:22 Andy Reid debates whether this is the start of something bigger for Ireland 41:10 How strong a place is British and Irish football in at the moment?Commentaries coming up this week: Tues 1945 Scotland v Denmark — 5Live Tues 1945 Wales v North Macedonia — Sports Extra Wed 2000 Arsenal Women v Real Madrid Femenino — 5Live Thurs 2000 Chelsea Women v Barcelona Femení — 5Live Sat 1500 Liverpool v Nottingham Forest — 5Live Sat 1500 Fulham v Sunderland — Sports Extra Sat 1730 Newcastle United v Manchester City — 5Live Sun 1400 Leeds United v Aston Villa — 5Live Sun 1630 Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur — 5Live

Carl Roberts is joined by Tom Lockyer, Joe Ledley and Rob Earnshaw to preview the crucial World Cup qualifier with North Macedonia, which will determine Wales' path in the play-offs.

Rob Jones is joined by Jacqui Oatley, Martin Samuel and Julien Laurens to reflect on the weekend's sporting action.We begin by looking at England's unbeaten World Cup qualification. But is Jacqui right to think that, while praise is due, Tuchel's real test will be winning the tournament itself?Attention then turns to Scotland. After their 3–2 loss to Greece, everything now comes down to Tuesday night at Hampden, where they host Denmark and hope to top the group with a win.We move on to Wales, who beat Liechtenstein to draw level on points with second-placed North Macedonia and now look to reach the play-offs by beating them on Tuesday.Next, we turn to England's impressive win against the All Blacks. Martin highlights George Ford's two drop goals in a 33–19 performance that indicates Steve Borthwick's approach is bearing fruit.We're then joined by Adam Collins to preview the Ashes. With just five days to go, Australia are without both Pat Cummins and Josh Hazlewood, and Adam believes the key will be how quickly England hit the ground running.And finally, we're joined by Rob Dorsett, who discusses all things England with John Cross and Jason Burt in Tirana ahead of Albania v England.Sunday Supplement is a Sky Sports podcast. Listen to every episode here: skysports.com/sunday-supplementYou can listen to Sunday Supplement on your smart speaker by saying "ask Global Player to play Sunday Supplement".For all the latest football news, head to skysports.com/footballFor advertising opportunities or to get in touch email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

John Murray, Ali Bruce-Ball & Conor McNamara talk football, travel & language after Cristiano Ronaldo sees red as Republic of Ireland beat Portugal, and England beat Serbia. What about the ‘mind-altering' shoes some of the England players are wearing? There's a European theme to Clash of the Commentators. And suggestions always welcome for our Great Glossary of Football Commentary and unintended pub names from football commentary - WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk00:40 Conor fresh from Ireland-Portugal 04:40 Takeaways from England-Serbia 06:05 Mind-altering shoes & commentary attire 16:05 5 Live commentaries this weekend 18:00 John prepares for trip to Albania 24:55 Unintended (and intended) pub names 33:15 Clash of the Commentators 41:45 Great Glossary of Football Commentary 52:55 Magazine memories5 Live / BBC Sounds Premier League commentaries: Fri 1945 Slovakia v Northern Ireland on Sports Extra, Sat 1330 Man City v Man Utd in WSL on Sports Extra, Sat 1700 Liechtenstein v Wales on Sports Extra, Sat 1945 Greece v Scotland on 5 Live, Sun 1200 Liverpool v Chelsea in WSL on Sports Extra, Sun 1200 Brighton v Leicester in WSL on Sports Extra 2, Sun 1430 Tottenham v Arsenal in WSL on 5 Live, Sun 1700 Albania v England on 5 Live, Mon 1945 Northern Ireland v Luxembourg on Sports Extra, Tue 1945 Scotland v Denmark on 5 Live, Tue 1945 Wales v North Macedonia on Sports Extra, Wed 2000 Arsenal v Real Madrid in UWCL on 5 Live, Thu 2000 Chelsea v Barcelona in UWCL on 5 Live.Glossary so far (in alphabetical order):DIVISION ONE Bosman, Cruyff Turn, Dead-ball specialist, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, Leading the line The Maradona, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Rabona, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Tiki-taka, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep.DIVISION TWO Ball stays hit, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Cauldron atmosphere Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Easy tap-in, Daisycutter, First cab off the rank, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Howler, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Played us off the park, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Seats on the plane, Show across the bows, Stramash, Taking one for the team, That's great… (football), Thunderous strike.UNSORTED 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Bread and butter, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Coupon buster, Cultured/Educated left foot, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Nutmeg, Opposite number, Park the bus, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Taking one for the team, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We've got a cup tie on our hands, Winger in their pocket, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

Carl Roberts, Nia Jones and Joe Ledley visit Wales' training camp to speak to the players before the final two World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and North Macedonia.

Support us: buymeacoffee.com/colemansdream Dai and Ruth return to look ahead to the crucial double header against minnows Liechtenstein and high flying Macedonia as we aim for the playoffs on the road to the USA in the summer. We discuss the squad, the new shirt, the opposition and a bit of a deep dive on Bellamy. We conclude with a look at the Nations League draw as the women's team prepare to start their journey to Brazil in 2027.

Listen, we all love the Eurovision Classics: Waterloo, Love Shine A Light, etc. But sometimes these songs get a little overexposed, and that's when they need a few years to cool off in the Eurovision Vault. We take a look at a few songs that could use a rest as interval acts or medley choices, and offer up some replacements that might sound a little fresher to the ears of the discerning ESC fan. Jeremy's making a good living on the wages of love, Dimitry reveals his all-time Eurovision crush, and Oscar's shouting Hallelujah. Watch our vault selections on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd2EbKTi9fyWjWuRIDXj_NAbhr1Yqj-tsThis week's companion playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3XMmDhfDhsVMsyjke7tRGL 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!