Podcasts about Slovenia

The boys return for another week to discuss the latest in Greek football, the gift that keeps on giving.International breakGreece travel to face Sweden and host Italy in PankritikoHow will Jovanovic give chances to in these friendlies?Cyprus play Slovenia and LiechtensteinSLGRThe Super League council votes on whether to keep the playoffs or alter the league with a new format.Other newsPanathinaikos hire Jacob NeestrupWill Nikos Papadopoulos stay at Levadiakos?Which SLGR players are heading to the World Cup?Olympiakos and AEK are already busy in the transfer market.A look back at Panathinaikos reaching the European Cup final Give us a follow on:X: https://twitter.com/HellasfootyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellasfooty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@HellasFootyRead our blogs on: https://hellasfooty.blogspot.com/Intro music credit to George Prokopiou (Ermou Street)

Russia launched one of its largest attacks on Ukraine in recent months, including the reported use of the nuclear-capable Oreshnik missile. Meanwhile, questions are growing about the future of EU enlargement after reports of a possible "associate membership" model for Ukraine. Alexandra Karppi and Adam Reichardt break down the latestdevelopments from across Eastern Europe, including political changes in Slovenia and a dramatic mayoral recall vote in Kraków.In the extended version – for Patrons only - Adam andAlexandra discuss Serbian President Aleksandra Vučić's visit to China and Serbian-China relations. -> Watch the extended version here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/ukraine-under-as-159536786

A special on-the-ground episode recorded at the BCH Bliss Conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Sal and Mark have a conversation with Steve Thurmond, a Bitcoin Cash enthusiast and creator of Stamps.cash, to discuss BCH adoption, peer-to-peer electronic cash, Cash Fusion privacy, scalability, and the philosophy of freedom money. Sponsored by SALT Lending

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A special on-the-ground episode recorded at the BCH Bliss Conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia. Sal and Mark have a conversation with Steve Thurmond, a Bitcoin Cash enthusiast and creator of Stamps.cash, to discuss BCH adoption, peer-to-peer electronic cash, Cash Fusion privacy, scalability, and the philosophy of freedom money. Sponsored by SALT LendingBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

On this episode of Behind Beautiful Things, Ria joins Kevin for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about trauma, survival, addiction, crime, and redemption. Ria shares the story behind her memoir, Off-road Destiny, opening up about her childhood, her mother's suicide attempt, and growing up between Slovenia, Hungary, and Dubai.The episode dives into Ria's descent into drug smuggling, the life-changing moment she was caught, and the reality of serving time in prison. She also reflects on rebuilding her life after returning to Hungary and the lessons she learned through resilience, recovery, and self-discovery.If you enjoy true stories, memoir interviews, personal growth podcasts, and conversations about overcoming adversity, this episode of Behind Beautiful Things is one you won't want to miss.Please note: This episode contains discussion of suicide — please take care while listening. Check Out Ria's Work:https://www.offroaddestiny.com/https://www.instagram.com/rianeme?igsh=ZzY3OWZuNW14aHQw&utm_source=qrhttps://www.tiktok.com/@offroad.destiny?_r=1&_t=ZN-965X1qZQ7cchttps://x.com/neme_ria?s=21Behind Beautiful Things Website: www.sadtimespodcast.com Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/373292146649249Follow Behind Beautiful Things on Instagram: @behindbeautifulthingspodcastLearn more about Kevin's Professional Speaking and Acting at www.kevincrispin.comCheck out Kevin's substack: https://allconviction.substack.com Get your very own “Sad Schwag”: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/hysteria51/albums/253388-sad-times-podcast?ref_id=9022Editorial note: Behind Beautiful Things is committed to sharing various stories from generous guests. The hope is to allow any number of stories to be shared to help people feel less alone and, perhaps, more empathetic. It is important to clarify that the guests' stories, perspectives, and sentiments do not necessarily reflect the views and beliefs of Behind Beautiful Things in any way. Please note that Behind Beautiful Things is in no way a substitute for medical or professional mental health support.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when an American content creator discovers a hidden winter workation village in Bovec after clicking on a random Instagram ad? Why would a Spanish digital nomad leave Madrid and Budapest behind for life in Ljubljana? And why did a Slovenian entrepreneur living in Barcelona decide to return home just as Slovenia launched its new digital nomad visa?In the first-ever video episode of Feel Slovenia The Podcast, host Dr. Noah Charney sits down with three digital nomads whose personal stories reveal a different side of Slovenia — one that goes far beyond postcard images of Lake Bled. Guests include American travel creator Ben Herskowitz, who spent the winter living in Bovec as part of a rural digital nomad community; Fernando Cantero, a Spanish remote worker who found in Slovenia the perfect balance between mountains, nature, safety, and quality of life; and Dino Kovačević, founder of WorkFromSlovenia.si, who offers insight into Slovenia's growing digital nomad ecosystem and the impact of the country's new digital nomad visa launched in November 2025. Together, they discuss everything from coworking spaces and bureaucracy to hidden alpine villages, local traditions, and the surprisingly strong sense of community foreigners can find in Slovenia.More than just a conversation about remote work, the episode explores why Slovenia is increasingly attracting people searching for something many destinations have lost: authenticity, connection to nature, slower living, and genuine human interaction. From Ljubljana and Maribor to Bovec, Triglav National Park, and lesser-known corners of the country, the episode paints a vivid portrait of Slovenia through the eyes of foreigners who unexpectedly found a place that feels like home. Feel Slovenia the Podcast is brought to you by the Slovenian Tourist Board and hosted by Dr Noah Charney.For more inspirational content, check out www.slovenia.info and our social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Tripadvisor.

In this episode of IOM3 Investigates, we explore the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative that is bringing together sustainability, design, culture and community to reshape the built environment. Tia Byer (Journal Relationship Manager, IOM3), hosts a conversation with Professor Andreja Kutnar (University of Primorska, Slovenia), a leading researcher in sustainable materials and contributor to the NEB Academy, alongside Associate Professor Dennis Jones (Luleå University of Technology, Sweden), Editor-in-Chief of the International Wood Products Journal. Together, they explore what the New European Bauhaus is, how it builds on the original Bauhaus movement, and why it matters now. The discussion touches on material choices and construction methods, long-term use, reuse, and social impact. Central to this is a shift towards more inclusive, human‑centred approaches, where communities are actively involved in shaping the spaces they inhabit, and where sustainability extends beyond reducing harm to creating positive environmental and social outcomes. Music Pamgaea by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4193-pamgaea License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Send us Fan Mail#082. What if the financial industry has been quietly working against you all along? In this episode, Justin sits down with Robert Rolih - international bestselling author of The Million Dollar Decision and long-term investing mentor to clients in over 73 countries — to unpack the hidden forces draining everyday investors' wealth and the refreshingly simple strategies that actually work.Robert shares his personal story of building a business from the ground up in Slovenia, only to lose most of his profits by blindly trusting financial advisors. That wake-up call sent him on a mission to master personal finance — and what he discovered changed everything.In this episode, you'll learn:Why a seemingly small 1% management fee can cost you over $1 million by retirementThe only investment products worth your money (and the ones to avoid completely)Why the simplest investing strategy outperforms most professionals — including Warren BuffettHow to build a stress-free, long-term portfolio without following the newsRobert's practical framework for teaching your kids about money, investing, and delayed gratificationWhy keeping your children off social media might be one of the smartest financial parenting moves you makeWhether you're just starting your investing journey or looking to simplify what you already have, Robert's message is clear: investing doesn't have to be complicated — and the industry's dirty secret is that it never was.Show notes and more at:https://moneydadpodcast.com/session082Support the show

Transforming healthcare delivery in resource-limited contexts around the world calls for compassionate, innovative solutions. Learn how The Luke Commission is bringing healthcare to the most isolated and underserved in Eswatini through a scalable model for advancing health equity.

Host John Gregory talks to Slovenian siblings Eva Alina Hocevar and Ziga Lin Hocevar ahead of the start of the 2026 canoe slalom and kayak cross season. The ICF World Cup races start in Tacen (Ljubljana, Slovenia) at the end of May. Here is our punter's guide to form and a recap of races in Oceania, the USA, and Europe.  Our next episodes will bring results of World Cup race 1. 

Questa volta alla luce del sole. Lunedì la marina militare israeliana ha abbordato in acque internazionali le imbarcazioni della Global Sumud Flotilla, ripresa in diretta dagli attivisti con le mani alzate mentre i commando si affiancano e la trasmissione si interrompe. I precedenti assalti erano avvenuti di notte. Questo no. Le cinquantaquattro imbarcazioni erano partite giovedì da Marmaris con attivisti da circa settanta paesi. La marina le ha fermate a ottanta miglia nautiche a ovest di Cipro, oltre duecentocinquanta da Gaza. Lo dice la Farnesina. Un'ora prima il ministero degli Esteri israeliano aveva intimato su X di cambiare rotta. Circa cento persone trasferite verso il porto di Ashdod. Tra loro cittadini italiani, uno in arresto dell'Idf, e il deputato M5S Dario Carotenuto. Coinvolta la Holy Blue, battente bandiera italiana: per l'articolo 4 del Codice della navigazione una nave italiana in acque internazionali è territorio dello Stato. La Turchia parla di «un nuovo atto di pirateria». Israele non lo nasconde. Lo rivendica. Il ministero degli Esteri israeliano la definisce "una provocazione fine a se stessa" e accusa "due violenti gruppi turchi". L'impunità esibita come diritto. Il 21 aprile, al Consiglio Affari esteri, Italia e Germania hanno bloccato la sospensione dell'accordo di associazione fra Unione europea e Israele chiesta da Spagna, Irlanda e Slovenia. Tajani: «La nostra posizione è identica alla Germania». Lo stesso governo che tiene aperto l'accordo che copre quello che la Corte internazionale di giustizia definisce genocidio chiede a Israele di «garantire la sicurezza» dei cittadini italiani sequestrati. Chiede al pirata di proteggere chi abborda. L'atto è in acque internazionali. È nel salone di Palazzo Chigi. La luce del sole li illumina entrambi. #LaSveglia per La NotiziaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/la-sveglia-di-giulio-cavalli--3269492/support.

You may not know Malvasia wine, but it's time to introduce you to this “kaleidoscope” white wine! Malvasia is a really interesting varietal because, depending on who you believe, there are somewhere between 80 and 290 different versions of the grape and wine, some of which are genetically distinct. Woah. The reason it is called a kaleidoscope wine is because it can be made into so many different versions depending on the region and winemaker, everything from a sweet wine to a dry wine to a sparkling wine to an Orange wine. In this episode, we tasted and reviewed two Malvasia wines, one from Crete in Greece where Malvasia is said to have originated, and one from Slovenia which is considered a completely genetically unique version. The wines were both really good, but really different from each other, which was really fun. If you are looking for a great new white wine to add to your list of great white wines, Malvasia is a perfect wine to add. Wines reviewed in this episode: 2022 Douloufakis Malvasia Femina, 2024 Rodica MalvasiaSend us a Text Message and we'll respond in our next episode!Contact The Wine Pair Podcast - we'd love to hear from you!Visit our website, leave a review, and reach out to us:  https://thewinepairpodcast.com/Follow and DM us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewinepairpodcast/Send us an email: joe@thewinepairpodcast.com

pWotD Episode 3301: Eurovision Song Contest 2026 Welcome to popular Wiki of the Day, spotlighting Wikipedia's most visited pages, giving you a peek into what the world is curious about today.With 528,304 views on Saturday, 16 May 2026 our article of the day is Eurovision Song Contest 2026.The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 was the 70th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It consisted of two semi-finals on 12 and 14 May and a final on 16 May 2026, held at Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria, and presented by Victoria Swarovski and Michael Ostrowski, with Emily Busvine acting as the green room host. It was organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster Österreichischer Rundfunk (ORF), which staged the event after winning the 2025 contest for Austria with the song "Wasted Love" by JJ.Broadcasters from thirty-five countries participated in the contest, two fewer than in 2025 and the smallest number of participants since 2003, before the introduction of semi-finals. Iceland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Slovenia, and Spain opted not to participate in protest at Israel's inclusion in the context of the Gaza war, marking the largest number of boycotting countries in the contest's history since 1970, while Bulgaria, Moldova, and Romania returned after absences from recent editions.The winner was Bulgaria with the song "Bangaranga", performed by Dara and written by her with Anne Judith Wik, Cristian Tarcea, and Dimitris Kontopoulos. The song won both the jury vote and televote, and gave Bulgaria its first win in the contest. Israel, Romania, Australia, and Italy rounded out the top five, with Romania equaling its best placement from 2005 and 2010 while achieving its highest point total to date.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 03:01 UTC on Sunday, 17 May 2026.For the full current version of the article, see Eurovision Song Contest 2026 on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Matthew.

The Eurovision song contest takes place in the Austrian capital Vienna tomorrow night. Ireland won't be there, as won't Iceland, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Spain. RTÉ is boycotting the contest over the inclusion of Israel. RTÉ Arts and Media Correspondent, Evelyn O'Rourke, joined us with the latest from Vienna.

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VOV1 - Cuộc thi Ca khúc truyền hình châu Âu (Eurovision) năm 2026 đã chính thức khai mạc tại thành phố Vienna, thủ đô nước Áo. 70 năm sau ngày ra đời, Eurovision - cuộc thi âm nhạc được xem là biểu tượng kết nối văn hóa châu Âu - lại bước vào mùa giải nhiều tranh cãi nhất trong lịch sử.Tại Eurovision, “Big Five” hay “nhóm 5” luôn là nhóm được nhắc tới nhiều nhất. Đây là các đài truyền hình của 5 nước Anh, Pháp, Đức, Tây Ban Nha và Italia - những đơn vị đóng góp tài chính lớn nhất cho cuộc thi và nghiễm nhiên có suất vào chung kết, cùng với quốc gia chiến thắng mùa trước, năm nay là Áo.Tuy nhiên, do có sự tham gia của Israel, các đài truyền hình của Tây Ban Nha đã tuyên bố không tham dự để phản đối chiến dịch quân sự của Israel tại Gaza. Các quốc gia khác như Ireland, Iceland, Hà Lan và Slovenia cũng có hành động tương tự. Hơn 1.000 nghệ sỹ và nhóm nhạc, cũng đã kêu gọi tẩy chay cuộc thi năm nay vì lý do này. Mọi chuyện càng trở nên rối ren khi hai cựu quán quân Eurovision là ca sĩ Thụy Sĩ Nemo và Charlie McGettigan của Ireland quyết định trả lại cúp chiến thắng. Thành phố Vienna đang dốc toàn lực để tổ chức phiên bản thứ 70 của cuộc thi âm nhạc truyền hình được xem nhiều nhất thế giới. Tuy nhiên, Ban tổ chức năm nay có lẽ phải “đi trên dây” địa chính trị liên quan tới sự tham gia của Israel.Cuộc thi Eurovision Song Contest 2026 tại Vienna, Áo. Ảnh: Reuters

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Ireland has boycotted this year’s Eurovision due to Israel’s participation, along with Iceland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia. Jerry spoke to Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, Fianna Fáil Ireland South MEP, who co-hosted the Eurovision with the late Gerry Ryan in 1994.

The flowers are blooming and the calendar says May. That can only mean one thing: the Eurovision Song Contest is upon us once again. This year, thirty-five countries face off to determine the best song that Europe and adjacent continents have to offer. However, the competition comes with a big asterisk: while Eurovision prides themselves on being “apolitical,” the inclusion of Israel in the competition has led to a massive boycott, and the nations of Ireland, Spain, Iceland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands all withdrawing their participation. These are very real concerns impacting the general tenor of the competition this year, and are worth deeply considering. Since  Eurovision is music news, and proves fundamental in discovering new sounds in global pop, as reporters, Nate, Charlie, and Reanna run down the top contenders according to bookmakers as of this recording. If you're not watching this year, you'll still know what's going on.  But if Eurovision isn't of interest, it's all good. At the end of the episode, Nate, Charlie, and Reanna also take some time to run down the current state of Switched On Pop bingo. Get your own bingo card here. Links: ⁠Newsletter⁠, ⁠YouTube Songs discussed: Céline Dion – Ne partez pas sans moi ABBA – Waterloo Joost – Europapa JJ – Wasted Love Delta Goodrem – Eclipse Søren Torpegaard Lund – Før Vi Går Hjem Ariana Grande – One Last Time Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper – Shallow Akylas – Ferto Käärijä – Cha Cha Cha Linda Lampenius, Pete Parkkonen – Liekinheitin Windows95man – No Rules Erika Vikman – ICH KOMME DARA – Bangaranga Alexandra Cǎpitǎnescu – Choke Me Satoshi – Viva, Moldova! PinkPantheress, Zara Larsson – Stateside Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Eurovision song contest is taking place this week in Vienna. Ireland, Spain, the Netherlands, Slovenia and Iceland are boycotting the event over Israel's continued participation. Rachael discussed the lie of the land in Austria with Mathew Joyce, Eurovision expert who works for the Business Post, who is in Vienna.

Andrej Persolja built a product with a 4.9-star rating and real clinical proof it worked. He launched in one market and it took off. He then launched to the US and nothing happened. No customers. No conversions.Four years and tens of thousands in ad spend with almost nothing to show for it. He eventually figured out why. Then he ran a structured test. One thing changed. Revenue went up 200%. His cost to acquire a customer dropped by more than half. He left the startup and built a consulting practice around what he learned.He then went on to take another company from $200K to $2M in annual revenue in five months. And in this episode we cover the startup growth playbook, From research to market positioning to client acquisition.This conversation covers:what he learned about why products stop sellinghow he identifies growth levers most teams misswhat customer research actually looks like when it worksand what he did when things were at their worstEnjoy!

Established by the United Nations in 2017, World Bee Day falls annually on May 20th. It serves as a reminder of the critical role bees and other pollinators play in sustaining our ecosystems. But why May 20th? This date was chosen to commemorate the birthday of Anton Janša, a pioneer in beekeeping and an advocate for modern beekeeping techniques in the 18th century. Anton Janša, born in Slovenia in 1734, was raised in a family of beekeepers. He revolutionized beekeeping with his innovative hive design, his understanding of bee roles, and his promotion of migratory beekeeping. He's hailed as one of the greatest beekeepers of his time. His meticulous observations and innovative practices laid the foundation for modern apiculture. Janša's legacy lives on, not only in the practices of beekeepers worldwide but also in the celebration of World Bee Day. Why all the buzz about bees? Bees are essential to our existence. sageingtl.com or 800-254-5779

Kalamata Freedivers is a freediving school and training facility located in Kalamata Greece, run by Nejc Likar and Nikos Gkagkanis.In this episode we discuss:Today we are talking with Nejc Likar from Slovenia and Nikos Gkagkanis from Greece.Nejc was previously in Panglao, The Philippines before Greece.Nikos is from the northern part of Greece and his father was a spearfisher so he started very young with freediving. He spent time on Crete before moving to Kalamata.Nejc was Nikos' instructor.How is freediving in Crete?Was it easy to get set up in Kalamata?Donny visited the centre in Summer of 2025.The logistics of running such a freediving centre.How long is the freediving season in Kalamata?They have four boats at Kalamata Freedivers!The challenge of getting things done in Greece.What goes in to choosing the team at Kalamata Freedivers?Do Nejc and Nikos also like to dive deep and have competition aspirations?Plans to organise competitions?Plans for the future of the centre, special dive experiences and trips abroad.Desert Island Questions SectionHow to find Kalamata Freedivers.For all episodes of The Freedive Cafe Podcast, information about freediving courses, coaching, workshops and retreats in Dahab, Egypt, visit www.truedepthfreediving.comTo support on Patreon: www.patreon.com/freedivecafe

Hosts Luke Stehr and Dr. Dennis R. Wiles welcome missionary Sarah Pursley to discuss Ephesians chapter 5 and explore how believers discern convictions that go beyond explicit biblical commands.Drawing from Dr. Wiles' sermon on the Holy Spirit, they examine why Baptists historically took stances on alcohol, tobacco, and dancing—practices without direct biblical prohibition. The conversation explores how cultural context shapes these decisions, using First Baptist Arlington's 1991 vote on deacon standards as a case study.Sarah shares valuable perspective from her eight years in Slovenia, where church attitudes toward alcohol differ dramatically from American Baptist traditions. This leads to broader discussion about navigating cultural differences while maintaining biblical witness.A key theme: the difference between baptism of the Holy Spirit (one-time) and being filled with the Spirit (ongoing discipline). Dr. Wiles reflects on his journey from a purely intellectual faith approach toward greater openness to the Spirit's leading.The episode concludes with hopeful reflection on the current state of the Church—noting decreased denominational polarization and renewed spiritual hunger among younger generations.

In the final episode of this 3-part series...Hannah shares her experience studying abroad in Austria and Slovenia through the Comparative Healthcare in Graz program, reflecting on what she learned both academically and personally.

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on studying abroad as a pre-health student.Hannah and Selene talk about the ability to study abroad as a pre-health student. Many of us have been told that studying abroad a pre-med or pre-health student would be difficult or unrealistic, but is that actually true?In this episode, I share how I found my study abroad program in Austria and Slovenia and how I made it work without falling behind in my pre-med track.

Our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) recap elections happening all around Europe, from Hungary to Slovenia. They go in depth on the key players and analyze what the results mean, both domestically and for the continent as a whole. They also touch on the recent Italian Referendums and a state election in Germany. Produced by Europe Elects. You can support this podcast and Europe Elects on our GoFundMe or by joining our Patreon. All proceeds go to improving our services. https://www.patreon.com/EuropeElects https://www.gofundme.com/f/europe-elects-empowering-european-citizens

Robbie and Ashlee are back after Robbie has been across the pond for 16 days. They recap his trip to Vienna, Slovenia and the UK and discuss predator management (or lack thereof), the abrupt cancellation of the House vote on the ESA Amendments Act, the citizen-led ballot initiative in CO to amend the constitution to protect the Right to Hunt and Fish, a similar initiative in OH, a couple of CWD bills in Louisiana and more. Do you have questions we can answer? Send it via DM on IG or through email at info@theoriginsfoundation.org  Support our Conservation Club Members! Bull Creek Outfitters: https://www.bullcreeklionhunts.com/  Silent Pursuits: https://www.silentpursuits.com/  Moyowosi Njingwe 2 Relay Station: https://theoriginsfoundation.org/conservation-projects/moyowosi-njingwe-2-relay-station/  See more from Blood Origins: https://bit.ly/BloodOrigins_Subscribe Music: Migration by Ian Post (Winter Solstice), licensed through artlist.io This podcast is brought to you by Bushnell, who believes in providing the highest quality, most reliable & affordable outdoor products on the market. Your performance is their passion. https://www.bushnell.com  This podcast is also brought to you by Silencer Central, who believes in making buying a silencer simple and they handle the paperwork for you. Shop the largest silencer dealer in the world. Get started today! https://www.silencercentral.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angel City vs. Utah Royals | Birthday Match Preview + Portland Recap & Footy TherapyWe're previewing Angel City's home match against Utah Royals and yes, it doubles as Angela's 40th birthday game. We break down the Portland loss, Jun's return, Prisca's stunning goal, and what Angel City needs to fix. We also recap Angela at the Queer Women in Sports Panel, Announce that Angela will be at the May 3rd Long Beach Pride panel, and scout Utah's most dangerous players. Let's get that win.Match Details

VOV1 - Ngày 28/4, nhân dịp tham dự Hội nghị Bộ trưởng Ngoại giao ASEAN – EU (AEMM) lần thứ 25 tại Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam, Ủy viên Bộ Chính trị, Bộ trưởng Ngoại giao Lê Hoài Trung đã có các cuộc gặp song phương quan trọng với lãnh đạo ngoại giao các nước Lào, Thái Lan và nhiều đối tác. Trong cuộc hội đàm với Phó Thủ tướng, Bộ trưởng Ngoại giao Lào Thongsavan Phomvihane, hai bên nhất trí cụ thể hóa nội hàm gắn kết chiến lược Việt Nam – Lào, triển khai hiệu quả Thỏa thuận hợp tác giai đoạn 2026–2030 và chuẩn bị chu đáo cho Năm đoàn kết hữu nghị 2027. Hai bên cũng khẳng định sẽ phối hợp chặt chẽ trong cơ chế Việt Nam – Lào – Campuchia và các diễn đàn tiểu vùng.Tiếp xúc với Phó Thủ tướng, Bộ trưởng Ngoại giao Thái Lan Sihasak Phuangketkeow, hai bên nhấn mạnh ưu tiên hàng đầu cho quan hệ Đối tác Chiến lược toàn diện; thống nhất sớm hoàn thiện Chương trình hành động 2026–2030 và tổ chức các hoạt động tầm cỡ kỷ niệm 50 năm thiết lập quan hệ ngoại giao trong năm 2026, bao gồm các chuyến thăm cấp cao.Trong các cuộc tiếp xúc với Phó Chủ tịch Ủy ban Châu Âu Kaja Kallas cùng lãnh đạo ngoại giao các nước EU như Séc, Áo, Đức, Ba Lan, Slovenia, Lithuania, Cyprus, Bộ trưởng Lê Hoài Trung đã thông tin về kết quả Đại hội Đảng Cộng sản Việt Nam lần thứ XIV, khẳng định Việt Nam là đối tác tin cậy trong "kỷ nguyên mới". Bộ trưởng đề nghị EU sớm hoàn tất phê chuẩn Hiệp định Bảo hộ Đầu tư Việt Nam – EU (EVIPA); đề nghị EU ghi nhận nỗ lực của Việt Nam, sớm gỡ bỏ thẻ vàng IUU đối với hải sản Việt Nam và đưa Việt Nam ra khỏi "Danh sách các quốc gia không hợp tác về thuế".Đi vào các lĩnh vực cụ thể, Bộ trưởng đề xuất Cộng hoà Séc hỗ trợ mở đường bay thẳng tới Praha và thúc đẩy hợp tác quốc phòng; mong muốn Đức duy trì vị thế là đối tác thương mại và đầu tư hàng đầu của Việt Nam tại châu Âu và mở rộng đầu tư vào các dự án trọng điểm như đường sắt tốc độ cao. Với Áo, hai bên nhất trí nối lại Ủy ban Liên Chính phủ và triển khai Thỏa thuận hợp tác an ninh mạng; trong khi đó, các thỏa thuận về logistics, cảng biển và công nghệ cao (AI, Laser, LNG) được nhấn mạnh trong trao đổi với Slovenia, Lithuania và Cyprus. Đặc biệt, Bộ trưởng đã đề nghị Ba Lan sớm công nhận cộng đồng người Việt là dân tộc thiểu số tại đây, hỗ trợ bà con hòa nhập và ổn định cuộc sống.Các đối tác EU đánh giá cao vị thế của Việt Nam trong chiến lược Ấn Độ Dương – Thái Bình Dương, khẳng định mong muốn tham gia vào các dự án năng lượng tái tạo, hạ tầng xanh và chuyển dịch năng lượng công bằng (JETP). Kết thúc các buổi làm việc, Bộ trưởng Lê Hoài Trung và các đối tác cùng nhấn mạnh tầm quan trọng của việc duy trì hòa bình, thượng tôn luật pháp quốc tế và phát huy vai trò trung tâm của ASEAN trong việc giải quyết các thách thức khu vực và toàn cầu.VOV-BangkokBộ trưởng Ngoại giao Lê Hoài Trung gặp Phó Thủ tướng-Bộ trưởng Ngoại giao Lào Thongsavan Phomvihane. Ảnh: TTXVN

Help us reach our goal of 75 patrons – sign up here: https://www.patreon.com/talkeasterneuropeThis week on Talk Eastern Europe, we look at major politicaldevelopments across the region. Bulgaria's latest snap election may mark the end of years of instability, but what does Rumen Radev's victory mean for domestic reform, relations with the EU, and support for Ukraine?We also discuss French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Poland, where strategic cooperation was in focus but internal political tensions were impossible to ignore. In Slovakia, Robert Fico faces criticism over plans to limit voting from abroad while continuing his controversial push to attend Moscow's May 9th celebrations.Finally, we turn to Slovenia, where failed coalition talks could pave the way for Janez Janša's return, and to Brussels, where the EU has moved forward with major new financial support for Ukraine.Read more on Slovenia: https://neweasterneurope.eu/2026/04/14/the-future-of-slovenias-new-government-coalition-remains/Check out the latest issue of New Eastern Europe:https://neweasterneurope.eu/2026/04/21/issue-3-2026-when-human-rights-end/Join us for our weekly roundup of the key stories shaping Central and Eastern Europe.

NEW EPISODE!(EP#89)If you want to support this podcast (Ačiū!!):Support: https://www.patreon.com/c/bmatke Homepage: www.bmatke.comSponsor: www.proballers.com"Luka":Luka Bassin is a Slovenian basketball coach, player-development specialist, and scout known in regional European basketball circles. He has coached at youth and senior club levels, including currently as an Assistant coach of KK Ilirija in Ljubljana. He is especially recognized for player development—particularly with young prospects and big men—as well as scouting and tactical basketball education. Overall, he is respected in Slovenia for helping develop talent and contributing to the game behind the scenes.Today, we talked about the Slovenian basketball system and how it all comes together, the involvement of the Slovenian federation by hiring coaches like him to work with some clubs and try to explain how the Slovenian basketball has evolved over the years. We also covered the player development part as well as the current NIL/NCAA dynamic with investing in players. Topics:00:00 Intro2:50 Luka's beginnings8:10 Where does the player development start?15:35 How much training is too much?19:15 Best pathway to develop for young guys22:00 How to gain the player's trust?25:20 Structure and view of Head Coach29:40 ProBallers.com34:10 Impact of Luka Doncic & Development44:20 NIL & NCAA pathway51:30 Slovenia Basketball Pyramid 59:40 ATOs

This week we talk about Orbán, Hungary, and reformers.We also discuss Fidesz, Tisza, and illiberalism.Recommended Book: I'm Starting to Worry About This Black Box of Doom by Jason ParginTranscriptHungary is a Central European country that was formed in the aftermath of WWI as part of the Treaty of Trianon, which—due to it having fought on the losing side of that conflict—resulted in the loss of more than 70% of its former territory, most of its economy, nearly 60% of its population, and about 32% of ethnic Hungarians who were left scattered across land that was given to neighboring countries when what was then Austria-Hungary was broken apart, initially by Hungary declaring independence from Austria, and then by those neighbors carving it up, grabbing land at the end of and just after the war, all of them pretty pissed at Hungary for being part of the Central Powers, quadruple alliance of Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and the Kingdom of Bulgaria.Today, Hungary is surrounded on all sides by other nations, including those who gobbled up some of their territory, back in the day. They've got Slovakia to their north, Ukraine to their northeast, Romania is to the east, and Serbia is to the south. Croatia and Slovenia are to their southwest, and Austria, which used to be part of the same nation as Hungary, is to their west.In 2026, Hungary has a population of a little over 9.5 million people, and the vast majority of those people, around 97.7%, are ethnic Hungarians, the next-largest ethnic group is Romani, weighing in at just 2.4%.During WWII, Hungary was on the Axis side of the conflict, once again ending up on the losing side of a world war, and was eventually occupied by the Soviet Union, which converted the nation into a satellite state called the Hungarian People's Republic. Hungarians tried to revolt their way out of the Soviet Union's grip in 1956, but it didn't work. In 1989, though, during the wave of other regional revolutions that tore the Soviet Union apart, Hungary peacefully transitioned into a parliamentary democracy, and it joined the EU in 2004.What I'd like to talk about today is post-Soviet, Third Republic Hungary, the country's conversion into an ultra-conservative, ultra-corrupt state, and how a decade and a half of democratic backsliding might be eased, at least somewhat, by new leadership that just won an overwhelming majority in Hungary's recent elections.—In the 1990s, Hungary began its transition from state-run authoritarianism under the Soviets into the type of capitalism-centered democracy that was being spread by the US and its allies during the Cold War.In Hungary, like many other post-Soviet nations, this transition wasn't smooth, and the country experienced a severe economic recession that sparked all manner of social upsets, as well.Hungary's Socialist Party did really well in elections for a while, in large part because of how badly capitalism seemed to doing, and all the downsides locals now associated with it, but the Socialists went back and forth with other governments, especially the liberal conservative Fidesz (FEE-dez) party, each government taking the reins for four years before being voted out, replaced by the opposition, which was then voted out four years later and replaced by their opposition.In 2006, there was a big to-do about a report that the then-Prime Minister, in charge of the Socialist Party, had admitted behind closed doors to having lied to win the last election. “We lied in the morning, we lied in the evening, and we lied at night,” he said during that closed-doors speech, and the divulgence of this led to nationwide protests and a period, which continues today, in which no left-wing party could attain power, only conservative governments standing a chance of running things in Hungary.In 2010, the Fidesz party, led by Viktor Orbán, won a supermajority in parliament, and the following year, parliament approved a new constitution that brought a huge number of significant changes to the government and the nation's laws. This adoption was criticized for basically being a nation-defining document that enshrines the party's Conservative Christian ideology into law, permanently, despite that ideology not reflecting the views of the country at large; just over 40% of Hungary identifies as Christian. This new constitution also significantly cut or curtailed the rights of formerly independent institutions, removing basically all checks on the government's power, and making it nearly impossible to push back against anything they might want to do, moving forward.Under Orbán, Hungary saw significant democratic backsliding, meaning the country was converted from a functioning democracy into something that looked like a democracy from the outside, with elections and a press and such, but with actual functionality closer to that of Russia, which also holds elections, but those elections are tightly controlled by the government, the outcomes preordained by locking up those who challenge the existing power structure and falsifying votes when necessary. The press, too, in Russia and Hungary, is severely limited in what it can report, those who fail to toe the party line locked up or otherwise punished, and most of these formerly and supposedly journalistic entities owned by close friends of the country's leader.This sort of setup is often called a kleptocracy or mafia-state, that hides behind the veil of democracy, because the people up top basically just do whatever they want, perpetually enriching themselves at the expense of their countrymen, and they get away with it because all the forces of government and opposition that might stand in their way are systematically removed, all while they continue to pretend that this is what the people want.Both Hungary and Russia also publicly embrace illiberal governance, at least to some degree, meaning they loudly promote top-down systems of governance, and both of their top-down systems are vehemently anti-immigrant, anti-LGBT rights, anti-women's rights, and pro-fellow illiberal states—which in this case means Hungary and Orbán tend to be close buddies with other oppressive nations, like Russia, like Iran, and like China.Orbán has thus overseen the transition of Hungary from a liberalizing, open, post-Soviet nation into a different sort of totalitarian state, his version wearing the guise of western democracy instead of Stalinesque communism, but actually functioning as a private kingdom of sorts for Orbán and his friends, all of whom became wealthy by carving up state assets and making deals that favor them, just that group of oligarchs, and all of this happening at the expense of the Hungarian people and its institutions and resources.That context established, let's talk about what happened recently, during the 2026 Hungarian parliamentary elections.On April 12, 2026, Hungary held elections to fill all 199 seats in the country's parliament. 100 seats are necessary to achieve a majority, and thus to form a government and run things.Orbán's party, Fidesz, was seeking a fifth consecutive term, partnering with the Christian Democratic People's Party in the hopes of elbowing out a newer competitor, the conservative, center-right Tisza (TEE-sah) party.This election had been promoted as the most important in EU history, as while he was in control of Hungary, Orbán had been pushing the nation further and further into Russia's orbit, allegedly even sharing classified information from private EU meetings with Russia's government. He consistently also stood in the way of EU efforts to help support Ukraine, blocking billions of dollars of funding for Ukraine's defensive efforts against Russia's continuing invasion of its neighbor; if one EU member country says no, some bloc-wide efforts can be shut-down in perpetuity. And Orbán was a consistent ‘no' for anything that was bad for Russia, or anything that was good for the EU, in the liberal democracy sense of good. He also regularly demanded what amounted to bribes to get his vote for just about anything, and was thus a consistent obstructionist for even normal government business within the bloc.This new Tisza party, which is a Hungarian abbreviation for what translates as the Respect and Freedom Party, was established in 2020, then rose to prominence when a former Orbán ally and Fidesz member, Péter Magyar left Fidesz and joined with Tisza.Tisza ran on populist principles and the overthrow of Orbán, who has been increasingly unpopular as he's continued to heavy-handedly reinforce his own hold on power, rigging election maps so that nothing but the most overwhelming imbalance in votes against him would ever lead to a loss.Unfortunately for him, that's exactly what happened in this 2026 election: nearly 80% of potential voters turned out to vote, which is the highest since 1989, when communism originally collapsed throughout Europe. And Tisza, the new opposition party led by a former Orbán loyalist, who left Fidesz during a scandal during which the government oversaw the pardoning of people responsible for covering up child sexual abuse, Tisza took 141 of 199 seats, giving them the supermajority they need to not just form a government, but to change the constitution.This is being seen as a massive victory for the EU, and a serious defeat for Russian President Putin, who will likely be losing a lot of influence in the region, but also his proxy within the EU, which allowed him to forestall and halt all sorts of anti-Russian and pro-Ukrainian efforts.It's also being seen as a possible shot across the bow of illiberal and illiberalizing governments around the world, including others within Europe, but also that of the United States, which has seem similar democratic backsliding under two non-consecutive Trump administrations. The same forces that led to Orbán's loss, like a successful anti-corruption message communicated by his opposition, collapsing on-the-ground economic realities for the majority of Hungarian citizens, and a wave of support for the opposition, especially amongst young people, could lead to more toppled governments and strongman leaders in the coming years.There are still quite a few unknowns and potential pitfalls here, though.Magyar, though now the leader of a different party, was formerly in Orbán's camp; this could represent a changing of the guard up top, someone else holding the reins and enriching himself and a different group of friends, rather than a wholesale change that serves those at the bottom. It wouldn't be the first time we've seen an authoritarian replaced by a seeming freedom-fighter who then became an authoritarian, because all those former incentives remained in place when they stepped into office.It's also been posited that Putin might lean more heavily on Bulgaria as Hungary steps out of his sphere of influence; one pro-Russian, anti-Ukrainian, anti-EU European Union nation replaced by another, the obstructionism continuing, but with different people on the Russian payroll.As I'm recording this, polls from elections in Bulgaria that happened this past weekend seem to favor Bulgaria's former president, who is pro-Russian and anti-Ukraine, though his administration seems to be filled with pro-EU representatives. It could be that he plays nice with the West while still opposing support for Ukraine, or it could be he waits to see which way the large-scale winds blow before deciding how to lean; he's been pretty vague about how he'll govern, and the people of Bulgaria seem like they'll be happy just to have a functioning government after a long period without. So this guy could represent a foot in the door for Putin, but he could also be a reformer; he could also be a bit of both.It's also possible Orbán, who admitted defeat in the face of his opponent's overwhelming parliamentary victory, will try some kind of last minute maneuver to stay in power, claiming that the vote was rigged against in him some way, for instance—a classic authoritarian move that has been repeated by these sorts governments over and over, including in modern history, and at times, unfortunately, successfully.Show Noteshttps://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/4/15/hungarys-magyar-urges-president-to-quit-vows-to-overhaul-state-mediahttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g40npz37lohttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2026/04/18/bulgaria-election-radev-russia-orban/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-18/hungary-s-tisza-party-widens-election-majority-in-fresh-tallyhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/18/opinion/hungary-election-orban-loses-trump-maga.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/18/hungary-peter-magyar-donald-tusk-poland-europehttps://apnews.com/article/hungary-eu-unlock-funds-orban-5a208f4094d4d66a47de9fc10b9d194fhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/hungary-putin-orban-russia-ukraine-b2959920.htmlhttps://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/04/hungary-orban-loss/686832/https://www.npr.org/2026/04/16/nx-s1-5784063/hungarian-americans-orban-defeat-trump-authoritarianism-democrats-republicanshttps://www.iiss.org/online-analysis/online-analysis/2026/04/hungarys-election-significance-and-implications/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/17/eu-officials-hungary-talks-peter-magyar-governmenthttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/how-hungarys-vote-to-oust-viktor-orban-could-have-global-implicationshttps://www.atlanticcouncil.org/dispatches/hungary-just-voted-out-viktor-orban-heres-what-to-expect-in-europe-and-beyond/https://geopoliticalfutures.com/hungarys-landmark-election/https://www.atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/could-bulgaria-replace-hungary-as-putins-proxy-inside-the-eu/https://ecfr.eu/article/four-principles-for-an-eu-hungary-reset/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/13/world/europe/hungary-election-results-orban-magyar.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/hungary-election-orban-magyar-trump-1a4eb0ba6b94e0c80c3cd18bd36254abhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Trianonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarian_diasporahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungaryhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fundamental_Law_of_Hungaryhttps://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/19/world/europe/bulgaria-elections-what-to-know.html This is a public episode. 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We look at Slovak PM Robert Fico’s spat with the Baltics over Moscow and Slovenia’s coalition talks collapse. Plus: How Iran is affecting aviation, China-Japan tensions over Taiwan and Salone del Mobile’s first preview day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailThe 12th Arctic Encounter Summit was held April 15-17, 2026 in Anchorage,Alaska at the Dena'ina Civic and Convention Center. Many leaders and attendees that gather year after year for the Arctic Encounter come for renewal and friendship with the common bond of all things Arctic, including discussions about climate change, scientific research, fisheries, natural resources, Arctic policy, military strategy, meting sea ice and permafrost, subsistence hunting, land usage and leadership of Indigenous youth.  After a rather tense year in Arctic Geopolitics, this year's Arctic Encounter served an even greater purpose of renewal and rebuilding trust of alliances.  For those first learning about the Arctic Encounter, it is the largest Arctic Policy event attended by Arctic leaders and Indigenous leaders, Members of Parliament and Ambassadors from nations including the United States, Canada, Greenland, Denmark, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Poland, United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Faroe Islands, Slovenia, European Union, and Indigenous Leaders including the Inuit & Inupiat and more. Military leaders, businesses of the North, including Alaska Airlines, Davie Defense, and the University of Alaska also were part of the discussions, breakout sessions and forums. Senator Lisa Murkowski and Governor Mike Dunleavy gave featured remarks during luncheons on Thursday and Friday that added important leadership insights about the current state of affairs as well as the importance of maintaining alliances among all of the Arctic Nations. This year's challenges in the Arctic felt like a 'Summit' since the tensions, war in Iran and  a disrupted world order have greatly impacted the trust between long time allies and alliances. The moderators that played a key role in the intensive discussions held over the three days were Mike Sfraga and Libby Casey, both being as seasoned as they come. Sfraga, a former US Ambassador for Arctic Affairs, and Casey of NPR and former Washington Post and Alaska Public Media, tactfully led panels of leaders, scientists, politicians, and Indigenous leaders thru fascinating and sometimes difficult topics about the current affairs in the Arctic. Founder and CEO of the Arctic Encounter, Rachel Kallander and her team, Jackson Blackwell, Reed Davidson, and Board of Directors created a welcoming atmosphere at this year's 2026 Arctic Encounter Summit that fostered discussions,  collaboration, friendship and renewed bonds for an inclusive exceptional Arctic Policy event. https://www.arcticencounter.comI'd like to thank Rachel Kallander, Jackson Blackwell, Reed Davidson, and their incredible teamwork in putting on this year's Arctic Encounter Summit. Thank you all for listening to the Alaska Climate and Aviation Podcast. I can be reached at: ktphotowork@gmail.comAs we approach the summer of 2026, I'm happy to announce that I will be operating a scenic flight business, Visionary Adventures with my Piper Super Cub for flights over Alaska's beautiful wilderness.Katie WriterPilot/Journalist/PhotographerAlaska Climate and Aviation Podcast907/863-7669www.cubflights.comSupport the showYou can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at:https://www.katiewritergallery.com

In this episode of The Brand Called You, host Frits Bussemaker speaks with Boris Koprivnikar, former Deputy Prime Minister of Slovenia and a leading SmartGov and SmartCity consultant.Boris shares insights from his diverse journey—from digital sciences and social care to politics and cultural innovation. He explains how following passion and focusing on impact shaped his career.Discover:His work with the blind and elderlyHis leadership in public administration reformThe extraordinary Mother Violin project

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Pamela Kyel, author of the book On a Break in Charm City. Award-winning author Pamela Kyel was born and raised in Edgewood, Maryland—north of Charm City. It's kind of a running joke that when you live near a large, well-known city, you tell people that's where you're from. So, unofficially, she's from Baltimore!   She followed the drum of the Air Force for 25 years. She joined her husband on six assignments—OCONUS (Outside Continental United States), aka overseas, and CONUS (Continental United States). Along the way, they added two children and numerous pets, not counting the half-a-dozen cats that came with their house in Italy. She has traveled extensively across the states and Europe, with her favorite overseas locations being Paris and Slovenia, among stateside favorites such as Rocky Mountain National Park and Door County, Wisconsin.   Family is important to her, and nowhere is that more evident than in her Charm City Mystery Series. When you've lived across the world from mothers and brothers, you adapt and overcome. You create family—and they stay with you long after the career ends. Her military family resides in Virginia, Texas, and North and South Carolina—with many still on active duty worldwide.   Writing came out of their duty station in Illinois. She picked up her computer while sitting with her elementary-age child through covid classes and thought, I can write a book. And the rest is history. While her original novel will never see the light of day, she grew and expanded her confidence in what she was doing. She was good at this, and she would have something to show for it one day. In a little over three years, she'd trod the agent querying circuit and amended her goal. Now, she just needed to hold her book in her hand. It was necessary. With that in mind, she sent out three queries to small publishers, and for her, the third time was the charm. The Wild Rose Press picked up her book and offered a contract. Less than a year later, she now held all those years of hard work in her hand.    In my book review, I stated On a Break in Charm City is a cozy mystery by ​Pamela Kyel.​ This is the third in her Charm City Mystery series, and once again, Pamela does not disappoint! I love this cast of characters including Laci Duval, an investigator with the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. However, she is forced to take a vacation. But if you know Laci, you know she doesn't do relaxation. Instead, she finds looking for a missing person who just happens to be NSA.   Laci is funny, clutzy, a bit socially awkward, and thinks of everyone as a type of iced tea. In this installment, we continue her journey with potential love interest, Antonio, and keep up with her best friends Sammie and Cassy, as well as Rev and, new to this series, his brother Lum.   If you like a good mystery, with twists and turns, break-ins, fires, kidnapping, computer programming, surveillance cameras, trackers, and even Russians, then this is the cozy for you!   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   You can follow Author Pamela Kyel Website: https://pamelakyel.com/ FB: @Pamela Kyle Author IG: @pamelakyel TikTok: @pamelakyel LinkedIn: @Pamela Kyel   Purchase On a Break in Charm City on Amazon: Paperback: Ebook: https://amzn.to/4cNRwbp​   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #pamelakyel #onabreakincharmcity #cozymystery #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Scottish Ballet's Starstruck honours Gene Kelly's creative legacy and his passion for creating "dance for the common man". His wife Patricia Ward Kelly tells us about this fusion of ballet, jazz, tap and tango danced to the music of Chopin, Ravel and Gerswhin. As the winner of the inaugural Sherborne Prize for Travel Writing is announced as Adam Weymouth for his book Lone Wolf, about a journey from Slovenia to Italy across the Alps, Adam joins us along with veteran writer Colin Thubron to discuss the art of travel writing. And as he receives an Outstanding Contribution to Photography prize and as his work goes on show at the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London, photographer Joel Meyerowitz talks to us about his career - documenting everything from London in the swinging sixties to New York in the aftermath of 9/11. Presenter: Kirsty Wark Producer: Mark Crossan

Fruitful domestic and international medical missions overlap in multiple ways. Both require cross-cultural skills, a willingness to work with limited resources, courage in the face of potentially dangerous situations, and possible disapproval from friends and family. Each is excellent preparation for the other. Many international workers spend furlough time working in American Christian health centers--and vice-versa.

Broadcasters from The Netherlands, Ireland, Iceland, Spain and Slovenia are all boycotting May's Eurovision Song Contest because Israel is participating. Sources within Israel's broadcaster say calls for it to be banned are unjustified, and organisers of the contest insist it must remain politically neutral, describing the event as "a platform for displaying the importance of peace and unity in a divided world".More than 160 million watch each year, and it is a competition between public service broadcasters - including the BBC - and not one between governments. The boycott has sparked one of the biggest crises in Eurovision's 70-year history.In several cases, the position to withdraw also reflects wider pressure from politicians and public opinion.This week on The Inquiry we're asking: ‘How will countries boycotting Eurovision affect the contest?'Contributors: Natalija Gorščak, president of the management board of RTV, Slovenia Dr Bárbara Barreiro León, lecturer in film and visual Culture, University of Aberdeen, UK Dr Heather Dichter, associate professor of sport history and sport management, De Montfort University, UK Dr Dean Vuletic, author Postwar Europe and the Eurovision Song Contest, LuxembourgPresenter and Producer: Daniel Rosney Editor: Tom Bigwood Technical Producer: James Bradshaw Production Management: Phoebe Lomas and Liam Morrey(Photo: Eurovision flags. Credit: Georg Hochmuth/Getty Images)

Former Slovenian politician turned activist Blaž Kavčić provides a critical analysis of globalism and institutional power. He argues that the modern world is controlled by a shadowy network of elites who use projects like COVID-19 and Agenda 2030 to dismantle national sovereignty and install technocratic dictatorship. Kavčić identifies four primary ideological dogmas—democracy, money, carbon dioxide, and viruses—which he believes are manipulated to deceive and exploit the public. He highlights how both Eastern and Western powers often follow the same globalized digital and financial blueprints despite their outward geopolitical conflicts. He advocates for the creation of patriotic intellectual teams to develop sovereign national programs that resist internationalist agendas. Kavčić emphasizes that systemic thinking and a rejection of mainstream narratives are essential for protecting human freedom and natural life. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rumble / Substack / YouTube *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Listen Ad-Free for $4.99 a Month or $49.99 a Year! Apple Subscriptions https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/geopolitics-empire/id1003465597 Supercast https://geopoliticsandempire.supercast.com ***Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics American Gold Exchange https://www.amergold.com/geopolitics easyDNS (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy (15% off with GEOPOLITICS) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis https://societates-civis.com StartMail https://www.startmail.com/partner/?ref=ngu4nzr Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Institute for National Sovereignty https://narodna-suverenost.si Freedom of Life Foundation https://zsz.si HOW WE WILL SURVIVE AND THRIVE: Leaving predatory globalism for the humanist sovereignty https://www.amazon.com/HOW-WILL-SURVIVE-THRIVE-sovereignty-ebook/dp/B0C5VP3X52 About Blaž Kavčič Blaž Kavčič is a former Slovenian politician who served one term in the First Chamber of the Slovenian Parliament (2000-2004) and was also President of the Second Chamber of the Slovenian Parliament (2007-2012). He is also an economist, author, and co-founder of Slovenia's Institute for National Sovereignty. *Podcast intro music used with permission is from the song “The Queens Jig” by the fantastic “Musicke & Mirth” from their album “Music for Two Lyra Viols”: http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Slovenia has struggled to find momentum and consistency on the Eurovision scoreboard. In this episode, we take a look at how rule changes—especially around who qualifies—has impacted Slovenia's ability to succeed at the Contest. Hvala, Ne Summary Slovenia and the Relegation Era (4:39) One Semi to Rule Them All (11:32) Semi Finals go to Pot (15:17) Slovenia vs. the Televote (25:39) Subscribe The EuroWhat? Podcast is available wherever you get your podcasts. Find your podcast app to subscribe here. Comments, questions, and episode topic suggestions are always welcome. You can shoot us an email or reach out on Bluesky @eurowhat.bsky.social. Join the EuroWhat AV Club! If you want even more EuroWhat? in your life, join the EuroWhat? AV Club on Patreon! You can join for free to get virtual high fives and a monthly newsletter featuring: previews of upcoming episodes, North America tour dates for Eurovision alumni National Selection dates Tidbits we can't get to on the main show We also have the EuroWhat? AV Club Podcast, a monthly bonus episode for paid members exploring Eurovision-adjacent TV, movies, books, and more. And if there is a season 2 of the American Song Contest... well... :::monkey's paw intensifies:::

Today we're heading to Slovenia, a country that somehow packs alpine peaks, emerald rivers, vineyard-covered hills, and a slice of the Adriatic all into one incredibly compact destination. It's one of Europe's most diverse landscapes, yet still feels refreshingly under the radar. Joining us today to help unpack what makes this country so unique, are my partners in the region, Živa Vincetič and Mattej Valencic. We chat about Slovenia's fascinating history and cultural identity, the landscapes that define it, from the Julian Alps to its famous karst caves, and of course the incredible experiences from outdoor adventure to wine and cuisine. I hope you enjoy this inspiring episode of Luxury Travel Insider.   Looking to book a luxury hotel? Get special perks and support the podcast by booking here: https://www.virtuoso.com/advisor/sarahgroen/travel/luxury-hotels If you want our expert guidance and help planning a luxury trip with experiences you can't find online, tell us more here and we'll reach out: https://bellandblytravel.com/book-a-trip/   Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com   Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn

Artificial intelligence is everywhere — but what does it mean for us as humans, as embodied creatures, and as people of faith? In this episode of The UpWords Podcast, host Dan Johnson sits down with Noreen Herzfeld, a computer scientist turned theologian who has been thinking seriously about AI and humanity since the 1980s. Together they explore why we are driven to create AI in our own image, what Christian theology says about embodiment and relationship, and why the church should be cautious about AI.WHAT YOU WILL LEARNWhy humans are compelled to create AI in their own image — and what that reveals about usHow the Imago Dei (image of God) shifts from intellect to relationship in 20th-century theology — and why it matters for AIWhat Christianity's strong theology of embodiment means in a world increasingly dominated by language and the cloudWhy AI chatbot "relationships" are fundamentally different from — and inferior to — human relationshipsWhere AI has real, appropriate uses (narrow, domain-specific tools like AlphaFold) and where it falls dangerously shortWhy Noreen sees limited good use for AI in ministry — and significant risks in pastoral care and counseling settingsHow large language models differ fundamentally from earlier AI — and why they hallucinateThe collision course between AI energy consumption and climate changeWhy Noreen would advise most people: don't use it at allGUEST BIONoreen Herzfeld is one of the rare scholars who holds advanced degrees in both computer science and Christian theology. She earned her M.S. and M.A. from Penn State, took a sabbatical to study why humans want to build AI in our image, and ended up earning a Ph.D. in Theology from the Graduate Theological Union at Berkeley. She has been teaching and writing at the intersection of technology and faith for over two decades. Her books include In Our Image: Artificial Intelligence and the Human Spirit (Fortress, 2002), Technology and Religion: Remaining Human in a Co-Created World (Templeton, 2009), and The Artifice of Intelligence: Divine and Human Relationship in a Robotic World (Fortress, 2023). She also directs the Benedictine Spirituality and Ecotheology Program at St. John's School of Theology and Seminary and is a Senior Research Associate at the Institute for Philosophical and Religious Studies in Koper, Slovenia.RESOURCES & LINKSNoreen Herzfeld's faculty page: csbsju.edu/sot/person/noreen-herzfeld/In Our Image: Artificial Intelligence and the Human Spirit — (Fortress Press, 2002)Technology and Religion: Remaining Human in a Co-Created World — (Templeton, 2009)The Artifice of Intelligence: Divine and Human Relationship in a Robotic World — (Fortress, 2023)AlphaFold (DeepMind protein folding AI) — deepmind.google/technologies/alphafoldSherry Turkle, MIT sociologist — referenced in discussion of chatbot relationshipsSend us Fan MailCONNECT WITH USSubscribe to The UpWords Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and visit slbf.org/studio to learn more about our work at the intersection of faith, the academy, and the marketplace.This episode was created by the SLBF STUDIO at Upper House.Produced by Daniel Johnson and Dave ConourEdited by Dave Conour

Ben and guest cohost Alyona Minkovski, PSTW's senior producer, try to make sense of the many contradictions and threats coming from President Trump and his administration on Iran, like reports that he wants to make the Strait of Hormuz everyone else's problem to solve, and claims that regime change has already happened. Then they juxtapose the incoherence with the very real consequences of the war on people's lives, from American troops being deployed to the Middle East, to the normalization of targeting civilian infrastructure. They also defend spring breakers featured in a Fox News segment, call out Pete Hegseth for personally interfering in the military promotions of women and Black soldiers, ask how the increasingly spotty internet connection in Moscow could affect support for Putin, question the US policy towards Cuba, and do a special reading from former French President Nicolas Sarkozy.At the end of the show, Ben speaks with Nika Kovač, Slovenian activist and founding director of My Voice My Choice, about private intelligence agency Blackcube's interference in Slovenia's election, the outlook for the government following very close results, and what she's learned from years of opposing authoritarianism.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Preorder Ben's book All We Say: The Battle for American Identity: A History in 15 Speeches and subscribe to his Substack here. (edited) 

Would you walk away from a life that looked like your dream on paper? In this episode, I'm joined by Sara Vezensek, and her story is one that I think so many high-achieving women are going to resonate with. Sara went from growing up in Slovenia, where the luxury world felt like something out of a movie, to living what most people would call the ultimate success story — working on superyachts, flying private, managing million-dollar deals, and earning incredible money at a young age. But behind all of it, she felt trapped, constantly on call, and disconnected from the freedom she thought success would bring. We dive into how she walked away from that life and built a business on her own terms — one rooted in freedom, ownership, and intentional growth. Sara breaks down how to create messaging that actually converts (without needing a massive audience), how to simplify your content strategy, and how to stop trading time for money by building scalable, high-impact offers.  Timeline Summary [00:01:58] - Sara shares how growing up in Slovenia shaped her perspective on money, freedom, and what was possible for her life. [00:03:58] - She opens up about achieving "dream life" success on paper — and why it still left her feeling trapped and unfulfilled. [00:07:27] - We talk about building an online business when no one around you understands what you're doing — and how she borrowed belief from others. [00:11:10] - Sara explains why you don't need a massive audience to make sales and how specificity is the real key to conversion. [00:15:42] - She walks through her content strategy for creating "aha moments" that help your audience see themselves in your messaging. [00:23:24] - We discuss why vanity metrics can be misleading and how to use data to actually understand what's working in your marketing. [00:33:38] - Sara breaks down how to stop selling your time and start building leveraged offers that create both income and freedom. Top 5 Quotes from the Episode "Whatever limits that we think we have just do not exist, and we're our own boundary to what is possible." "I had it all on paper — I was super successful, making basically my yearly salary per month — but deep down I was so unhappy." "You do not need a huge audience to make sales. It's not about getting more views, it's about speaking to the right person in an aligned way." "If you're currently selling your time, you can't scale your time past what you already did — which is why your knowledge has to become the thing you sell, not just access to you." "Being busy does not make you money. Simplify it and focus on the money-making activities that actually grow your business." Links & Resources Sara Vezensek on Instagram Sara's Website Masterclass: 100K in Sales in 45 Days Take the CEO Type Quiz Subscribe and Share If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you're following the podcast, and I'd love if you took a moment to rate, review, and share it with someone who needs to hear this. It helps more people find the show, and I'm so grateful you're here.

The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 foreign ministers meeting in France that the war on Iran could continue for another few weeks, and that Washington was ahead of schedule in many of its war objectives. Also: the UN warns there are now no safe spaces left for civilians in Lebanon as Israel continues its attacks; Ukraine fears the conflict in the Middle East is making the world forget Kyiv's conflict with Russia; Germany warns that the threat from Russia has never been more urgent; the US golfing star, Tiger Woods, has been arrested on charges of driving under the influence after rolling his car in a crash in Florida; US officials say the personal email account of the FBI director Kash Patel has been breached by hackers; the specialist equipment helping Slovenia's world class ski-jumpers; and the pros and cons of taking life advice from AI.The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk