Podcasts about Slovenia

With the Tour de France now just ten days away, the Tour de Suisse was one of the final competitive opportunities for riders to impress their team management and earn selection for La Grande Boucle.Join Lionel Birnie and Graham Willgoss as they complete their own countdown to the 113th edition of the greatest race in the world.After Jonas Vingegaard impressed at the Giro d'Italia, it was over to Tadej Pogačar to show what sort of condition he's in as he aims for a record-equalling fifth Tour title. In a shorter, but by no means less intense, edition of the Swiss stage race Pogačar left few people in any doubt that he's the number one favourite for the Tour.Who else impressed in Switzerland, Slovenia and Belgium as the Tour beckoned? And which big name star will miss the race and what impact will that have on his team? We get deep into all that in our final episode of The Cycling Podcast's Attitude Camp.Next week we complete our final preparations for the Tour de France with a bumper three-part preview, kicking off on Tuesday.EPISODE SPONSORSNordVPNGet NordVPN two-year plan + four months extra ➼ https://nordvpn.com/tcp It's risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee.SailyIf you are travelling abroad and want to reduce or even eliminate roaming charges you need an eSim from Saily, brought to you by the creators of NordVPN.⛵Download the SAILY app and use our code cycling at checkout to get an exclusive 15% off your first purchase. Or go to saily.com/cycling for full details.Follow us on social media:Twitter @cycling_podcastInstagram @thecyclingpodcastFriends of the PodcastSign up as a Friend of the Podcast at thecyclingpodcast.com to listen to new special episodes every month plus a back catalogue of more than 300 exclusive episodes.The 11.01 CappuccinoOur regular email newsletter is now on Substack. Subscribe here for frothy, full-fat updates to enjoy any time (as long as it's after 11am).The Cannibal & BadgerFriends of the Podcast can join the discussion at our virtual pub, The Cannibal & Badger. A friendly forum to talk about cycling and the podcast. Log in to your Friends of the Podcast account to join in.The Cycling Podcast is on StravaThe Cycling Podcast was founded in 2013 by Richard Moore, Daniel Friebe and Lionel Birnie.

Looking for destinations in Europe that deserve more love?In this episode, I'm sharing 12 places across Europe that I think deserve a spot on more travelers' wish lists.These aren't unknown destinations. Because, let's face it, there are very few truly undiscovered places. Instead I'd describe them as places that often get overshadowed by more famous neighbors.From wild Irish coastlines and peaceful English countryside to mountain landscapes in Slovenia, Scotland, Austria, and Italy, these destinations offer a variety of experiences. Along the way, you'll find charming villages, fascinating history, outstanding food and wine, and plenty of opportunities to spend time outdoors. All are places I believe deserve more attention from curious travelers.Some are easy additions to a European itinerary, while others require a bit more patience and a sense of adventure. And of course, all of them are places I've personally visited and would (and have) happily return to.Join me as I share why places like the Yorkshire Dales, Lake Bohinj, the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, Piedmont, the Hochkönig region, and the Mani Peninsula deserve more attention from travelers looking to venture beyond Europe's usual stops.Whether you're actively planning a trip or simply dreaming about future travels, I hope this episode inspires you to discover a few destinations in Europe that deserve more love.Want to chat more about these destinations or this topic?Email me at Lynne@WanderYourWay.com.In this episode:2:45: Intro6:18: County Donegal, Ireland10:30: Normandy, France14:28: Yorkshire Dales, England19:19: Lake Bohinj, Slovenia23:09: Ardnamurchan, Scotland30:17: Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland37:22: Scottish Borders41:08: Isle of Mull, Scotland46:37: Piedmont, Italy51:20: Val di Fassa, Italy54:28: Hochkönig region, Austria58:05: Mani Peninsula, Greece1:03:04: Recap1:03:54: Wrapping it upImportant links:County Donegal • IrelandExploring Beautiful Normandy, France: Going Beyond the D-Day BeachesAmazing Things To Do in the Yorkshire Dales EnglandLake Bohinj • SloveniaDumfries & Galloway • ScotlandExploring the Scottish BordersIsle of Mull • ScotlandPiedmont • Italy6 Reasons to Visit the Beautiful Val di Fassa ItalyDiscovering the Stunning and Beautiful Hochkönig Region of AustriaStoupa • GreeceWander Your WayWander Your Way AdventuresWander Your Way ResourcesNord VPN ★ Support this podcast ★

Twelve days from the Tour and the big one lands live on the pod. Luke Plapp gets the call pre-episode to confirm he's officially in the Tour de France team. We get into his week off the bike, the Girona TTT camp, and how the build's shaping up.Then the usual Monday wrap:Wout van Aert ruled OUT of the Tour — the elbow infection and the hole it leaves in VismaPogačar's monster return at the Tour de Suisse (Max does the maths on 7.2 w/kg for 25 minutes)Van der Poel's surprise time trial, his €500 "shirt off" fine, and a rough week for the UCI on safetyThe sprinters light up the Baloise Belgium Tour — Girmay's upset opener, with Merlier, Magnier, Kooij and Philipsen all grabbing a stageRed Bull bossing it in Slovenia, Pidcock taking the Andorra climbers' race, Quinn Simmons' one-man show at US nationals, and a big rap for the Giro Next GenThe LA28 Olympic course finally revealed — and who it suitsStill no reply from LeBron, MaxThen Max's Top 5 cycling formats, presented by Pillar Performance — and yes, he's got gravel at number two. Take it up with him.Coming up this week: Jimmy Whelan on the pod this arvo, and Bass from the Unibet Rockets later in the week. Missed Matt Hauser last week?

How Eco-Schools Slovenia, AquafilSLO, and Healthy Seas are helping students turn sustainability into actionCircular economy can seem like an abstract concept, but in the classroom it becomes tangible through creativity, problem-solving, and hands-on learning.In the latest Healthy Seas Podcast episode, Lucija Marovt, Project Director of Eco-Schools Slovenia, discusses how students learn about circular economy by rethinking products, exploring sustainable design, and viewing waste as a valuable resource rather than a problem.The episode also highlights the long-standing partnership between Eco-Schools Slovenia, AquafilSLO, and Healthy Seas, which has brought workshops, teacher training, and educational projects on circular economy, marine litter, and sustainable consumption to schools across Slovenia.Through practical activities and real-world examples, students develop not only knowledge but also the confidence to take action. By connecting sustainability with design, innovation, and ocean protection, these programmes help young people understand how everyday choices affect the environment and how they can contribute to positive change.Listen to the full episode to discover how Eco-Schools Slovenia, AquafilSLO, and Healthy Seas are inspiring the next generation to turn sustainability into action.If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to subscribe, rate and review it! This helps to boost its visibility.Healthy Seas is a marine conservation organization whose mission is to tackle the ghost fishing phenomenon and turn this waste into an opportunity for a more circular economy. They do this through clean-ups, prevention, education, and working with partners who recycle and repurpose this material. The podcast is hosted by Crystal DiMiceli.

Si è chiusa una settimana ricca di corse, molte delle quali per scaldare i motori in vista del Tour de France 2026, al centro della puntata 187 di SpazioTalk. Al Giro di Svizzera abbiamo visto in azione il solito Tadej Pogačar, neanche a dirlo in modalità mattatore, mentre in giro per l'Europa sono andate in scena Giro di Slovenia, Giro del Belgio, ma anche la Route d'Occitanie. Tracciamo il bilancio di quanto accaduto, provando ad analizzare lo stato di forma dei corridori che puntano forte alla Grande Boucle. Da Florian Lipowitz a Richard Carapaz, un bell'antipasto di quel che ci aspetta a luglio. Ma nel mezzo ci saranno i Campionati Nazionali e abbiamo dato anche un primo sguardo ai possibili candidati alla maglia tricolore.

Two weeks in a car, driving through Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, back into Croatia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, and Montenegro. An amazing trip, some stress-inducing driving experiences (narrow roads, manual transmission and left hand drive... a great combination!), and scenery that was simply beyond expectations. Followed up with a 7 night island-hopping cruise from Dubrovnik to Trogir.

Pogacar zeigt seine Stärke Bei der Tour de Suisse 2026 lässt Tadej Pogacar keinen Zweifel an seiner Favoritenrolle für die Tour de France: Drei Etappensiege, darunter ein hauchdünner Zeitfahrsieg gegen Mathieu van der Poel, und der souveräne Gesamtsieg. Bent und Lukas analysieren die entscheidenden Etappen und ordnen ein, was das für die kommende Tour bedeutet. Reusser dominiert bei den Frauen Marlen Reusser gewinnt zum dritten Mal die Tour de Suisse. Vor allem der Schlusstag sorgte für beste Unterhaltung und Spannung bis zum Schluss. Lipowitz mit Selbstvertrauen zur Tour Bei der Tour of Slovenia feiert Florian Lipowitz seinen souveränen Gesamtsieg – die perfekte Portion Selbstvertrauen kurz vor ... Dieser Podcast wird vermarktet von der Podcastbude.www.podcastbu.de - Full-Service-Podcast-Agentur - Konzeption, Produktion, Vermarktung, Distribution und Hosting.Du möchtest deinen Podcast auch kostenlos hosten und damit Geld verdienen?Dann schaue auf www.kostenlos-hosten.de und informiere dich.Dort erhältst du alle Informationen zu unseren kostenlosen Podcast-Hosting-Angeboten. kostenlos-hosten.de ist ein Produkt der Podcastbude.

Hoy realizamos una versión noticias express para que Fernando pueda trabajar a tope en la Mountain Quest que tendrá lugar en Amarante este fin de semana. Repasamos todos estos temas: Campeonato de Galicia Élite-SUB23: Los campeones, los ganadores de la prueba de Porriño... Próxima (y última Copa de Galicia Máster) Campeonato de Galicia Gravel - Montes do Tamega ‍♀ Copa de Galicia de XCO. Resultados del XaxanBike y del fin de la Copa de Galicia ‍♀ BTT Internacional: Copas del Mundo de XCC, XCO y XCM con victoria Española! Ciclismo internacional: Bajas importantes en el Tour, Tour de Auvergne, Copenhagen Sprint, Tour de Suiza, Tour de Slovenia, Carlos Canal, Tamara Seijas... Calendario: Hablamos con Begoña Carpinteiro y Esteban Lorenzo, miembros de Bici-verde y organizadores de la Copa de España de DH Estación de manzaneda que se celebra este fin de semana con una participación muy destacable en categorías "escolares"! Nos escuchamos la semana que viene con nuestra edición habitual! Mientras tanto, si quieres invitarnos a un helado puedes hacerlo en https://ko-fi.com/larondepodcast

This week, host Katy is joined by Ashley and Sarah from the engagement team for an all-female episode full of real conversation. They start by getting to know Sarah — her love story, her eight years as a missionary in Slovenia, and what it's been like returning stateside to join the team. From there, they dive into Send Sunday, a special day the church recently held to commission students heading out on summer mission trips. Ashley and Sarah share the heart behind it: building a generation of young people who are humble learners, gospel fluent, and ready to engage a global world.The conversation also unpacks the previous Sunday's sermon on God's shalom — what it means for our everyday lives, why worry and anxiety pull us away from it, and how personal peace with God is the foundation for anything else we do in the world. From the story of Abigail as an unexpected peacemaker to Jesus' words about seeking the kingdom first, this episode is a rich and honest look at what it means to live as a whole, sent people.

VOV1 - Ngày 15/6, Thủ tướng Anh Keir Starmer thông báo nước này sẽ cấm trẻ em dưới 16 tuổi sử dụng các nền tảng mạng xã hội, đồng thời áp đặt các biện pháp kiểm soát mới đối với các nền tảng trò chơi trực tuyến và phát trực tiếp. Đây là một trong những động thái siết chặt quản lý không gian mạng đối với trẻ vị thành niên nghiêm ngặt nhất hiện nay trên thế giới.Phát biểu trước báo giới, Thủ tướng Anh Keir Starmer cho biết các biện pháp mới nhằm bảo vệ sức khỏe tinh thần, sự an toàn và quá trình phát triển của trẻ em trước những tác động tiêu cực ngày càng gia tăng từ môi trường mạng.Theo kế hoạch, lệnh cấm sẽ áp dụng đối với các nền tảng mạng xã hội cho phép tương tác giữa người dùng và sử dụng thuật toán để phân phối nội dung, bao gồm TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat, YouTube và X.Chính phủ Anh cho biết việc thực thi sẽ tập trung vào trách nhiệm của các công ty công nghệ thông qua các cơ chế xác minh độ tuổi và kiểm soát truy cập, chứ không xử phạt người dùng nhỏ tuổi. Các Cơ quan quản lý truyền thông sẽ được giao thêm thẩm quyền và nguồn lực để giám sát việc triển khai các quy định mới.Ngoài lệnh cấm mạng xã hội, London cũng dự kiến áp dụng các biện pháp hạn chế đối với nền tảng trò chơi trực tuyến và lai-xtrim nhằm ngăn trẻ em tiếp xúc hoặc giao tiếp với người lạ trên mạng. Chính phủ cũng đang xem xét các biện pháp bổ sung như như áp đặt “giờ giới nghiêm kỹ thuật số” hay chặn tính năng cuộn lướt vô tận đối với người chưa thành niên.Ông Keir Starmer cho biết Chính phủ hy vọng có thể hoàn tất các quy định cần thiết trước dịp Giáng sinh năm nay để lệnh cấm chính thức có hiệu lực vào đầu năm 2027.Động thái của Anh diễn ra trong bối cảnh ngày càng nhiều quốc gia tăng cường kiểm soát việc tiếp cận mạng xã hội của trẻ em. Australia đã trở thành quốc gia đầu tiên trên thế giới cấm trẻ em dưới 16 tuổi sử dụng mạng xã hội từ cuối năm 2025, trong khi nhiều nước châu Âu như Pháp, Hy Lạp, Ba Lan, Slovenia và Na Uy cũng đang xem xét hoặc triển khai các biện pháp tương tự.  Anh Tuyển/VOV- ParisThủ tướng Anh Keir Starmer cho biết Chính phủ hy vọng có thể hoàn tất các quy định cần thiết trước dịp Giáng sinh năm nay để lệnh cấm chính thức có hiệu lực vào đầu năm 2027 - Ảnh: Reuters

This week it's just the two of us - no guests, no agenda, just a good old buyers' debrief. A few weeks ago we headed to Manchester for the Buying and Beyond meetup, and naturally that meant hitting the shops. What followed was a wide-ranging conversation about what we saw on the floor, where smart buyers are finding inspiration right now, and how the digital landscape is changing the way we read trends. If you've ever wanted to know where to go, what to look for, and how to cut through the noise - this one's for you.Key TakeawaysKnow your customer and stay true to your brand identity.Manchester's retail scene was a masterclass in brand clarity. River Island's revival showed what happens when a brand stops chasing competitors and leans back into its core aesthetic. Meanwhile, M&S continues to prove that great product + smart outfit-building styling = appeal across generations. The lesson: customers are increasingly shopping by lifestyle and interests, not age.You don't need a big travel budget to find inspiration.Japan may be the gold standard for retail theater, but Europe is packed with accessible alternatives - Paris neighborhoods, Amsterdam's sustainable design scene, Bratislava's independent makers, and emerging destinations like Slovenia. Closer to home, a visit to a completely different city (hello, Manchester) can shift your perspective in ways a quick local shop sprint never will.Vinted and TikTok Shop are trend thermometers - use them.TikTok Shop transaction volume rose 80% year-on-year in 2025, and resale/sustainable product lines are forecast to account for 20% of apparel sales by 2028. Scrolling Vinted's most-liked items gives buyers a real-time, customer-facing read on what people actually want — a live data feed that's worth adding to your regular comp-shopping toolkit.Want to go deeper on trend spotting and retail inspiration? Join the Buying and Beyond Buyers Club for curated trend analysis, inspiration trip guides, and more.https://www.jointhebuyersclub.co.uk/Support the showIf you've liked this episode please rate, follow, subscribe and share :) - and if you already have, thank you! It honestly really helps to keep this going and growing!Follow us @buyingandbeyond on Instagram Send us a DM or email hello@buyingandbeyond.co.ukWe also have a retail buyers membership @jointhebuyersclub  Find out more at www.jointhebuyersclub.co.ukIf you'd like to show a little more love, then head here to give us just a little bit *extra* and show us your support :) thank you!https://www.buzzsprout.com/2300060/support

In quanti Paesi del mondo si parla italiano? Se la risposta che ti viene in mente è "uno solo, l'Italia", preparati a una sorpresa. Potresti ordinare un cappuccino in italiano in Svizzera, in Croazia, addirittura in un piccolo angolo dell'Argentina o degli Stati Uniti. La nostra lingua viaggia molto più di quanto pensi e, quando va all'estero, lascia tracce sorprendenti nelle lingue locali. Paesi, Comunità e Curiosità L'italiano è una lingua molto più diffusa di quanto si immagini. Oltre a essere lingua ufficiale in diversi Paesi, è presente in tante comunità sparse per il mondo grazie alla storia e all'emigrazione. Scopriamo insieme dove si parla e che tracce ha lasciato. I Paesi dove l'Italiano è Lingua Ufficiale Partiamo dalle certezze. Oltre all'Italia, ci sono altri luoghi dove l'italiano è una lingua ufficiale, usata nella vita quotidiana e nei documenti amministrativi. La Svizzera La Svizzera ha quattro lingue nazionali: tedesco, francese, italiano e romancio. L'italiano è la lingua principale del Canton Ticino e di alcune valli del Canton Grigioni. A Lugano o a Bellinzona, cartelli, menu e conversazioni sono tutti in italiano, e persino le leggi e i documenti ufficiali della Confederazione vengono tradotti in italiano. L'italiano della Svizzera ha però tante parole "tutte sue", che in Italia non userebbe nessuno: si chiamano elvetismi. La macchina ha colorito questo italiano regionale in modo simpatico, come mostrano gli esempi qui sotto. ElvetismoSignificato in ItaliaNatelTelefono cellulareAzioneOfferta speciale, scontoSaccoZainoRiservarePrenotare (dal francese réserver) Se un ticinese ti dice "ti chiamo sul natel" o vedi al supermercato "questo prodotto è in azione", ora sai cosa significa. Sono proprio queste piccole differenze a rendere l'italiano svizzero unico. Per scoprire altre varietà dell'italiano standard e degli accenti, c'è una guida dedicata. San Marino San Marino è uno degli Stati più piccoli del mondo e si trova completamente dentro il territorio italiano: è quella che si chiama un'enclave. Qui l'italiano è la lingua ufficiale, quindi non avrai nessun problema di comunicazione. La Città del Vaticano Anche nella Città del Vaticano l'italiano è la lingua di uso quotidiano e amministrativo. La lingua ufficiale degli atti più solenni della Chiesa è il latino, ma nella vita di tutti i giorni si parla italiano. Anzi, l'italiano è diventato una specie di lingua franca del Vaticano: la lingua che persone di nazionalità diverse usano per capirsi tra loro. Slovenia e Croazia: la Regione dell'Istria L'italiano è lingua ufficiale anche fuori dall'Italia, in Slovenia e Croazia, precisamente nella regione dell'Istria. In Slovenia è co-ufficiale in alcuni comuni della costa, come Capodistria, Isola e Pirano; in Croazia è lingua ufficiale a livello della Regione Istriana, accanto al croato. Cosa significa co-ufficiale? Significa che una lingua convive con un'altra, alla pari. In Istria i cartelli stradali e i documenti pubblici sono scritti in due lingue, ed esiste anche una storica comunità italiana con scuole e giornali in italiano. Dove l'Italiano Non è Ufficiale, ma è di Casa Ci sono luoghi dove l'italiano non è una lingua ufficiale, eppure si sente eccome. Il motivo è uno solo: l'emigrazione. Tra la fine dell'Ottocento e il Novecento, milioni di italiani lasciarono il Paese in cerca di lavoro, portando con sé la valigia, i sogni e la lingua. L'Argentina e il Lunfardo Se c'è un Paese dove l'eredità italiana è fortissima, è l'Argentina: una grande parte della popolazione ha origini italiane. L'italiano ha influenzato persino il suono dello spagnolo locale: lo spagnolo di Buenos Aires ha un'intonazione molto "cantata", melodica, che ricorda il modo di parlare degli italiani. Nel dialetto locale di Buenos Aires, chiamato lunfardo, ci sono tantissime parole di origine italiana: Parola in lunfardoSignificatoOrigine italianaLaburarLavorareDa "lavorare"FiacaPigriziaDa "fiacca"MufaSfortuna, malumoreDa "muffa"MorfarMangiareDa espressioni gergali italiane In Argentina un orecchio attento riconoscerà sempre un pezzettino d'Italia in mezzo allo spagnolo. Il Brasile e il Talian Soprattutto nel sud del Brasile ci sono intere comunità di origine italiana. In alcune zone si parla addirittura il talian, una lingua nata dall'incontro tra il dialetto veneto degli emigranti e il portoghese. Per scoprire la ricchezza dei dialetti italiani, puoi consultare la guida dedicata. Il talian ha mantenuto la grammatica e il vocabolario del veneto: la sedia si dice ancora carega e la forchetta si dice piron, proprio come in Veneto. Ha però "preso in prestito" parole portoghesi per indicare le cose che gli emigranti non conoscevano: per dire "zoccolo", per esempio, si usa la parola portoghese tamanco. Oggi il talian è riconosciuto come patrimonio culturale del Brasile. C'è perfino un comune, chiamato Serafina Corrêa, dove il talian è lingua co-ufficiale insieme al portoghese. Le Curiosità Linguistiche più Sorprendenti L'italiano ha lasciato tracce in luoghi davvero lontani, dando vita a prestiti linguistici curiosi e a vere e proprie lingue ibride. Per altre curiosità sulla lingua italiana, c'è una guida dedicata. Stati Uniti, Canada e Australia In questi Paesi esistono grandi comunità italo-discendenti. Nelle grandi città americane ci sono ancora le famose "Little Italy", i quartieri italiani, dove l'italiano sopravvive nelle famiglie e nei ristoranti. Qui è nato un fenomeno linguistico curioso: una specie di italiano mescolato con l'inglese. Gli emigranti hanno italianizzato molte parole inglesi: Parola italianizzataOrigine ingleseItaliano correttoStoroStoreNegozioGiobbaJobLavoroBossoBossCapo Attenzione: non è italiano corretto e non va usato nei compiti. È però una testimonianza affascinante di come una lingua si adatta quando viaggia. Si tratta di un fenomeno simile a quello dei prestiti linguistici come anglicismi e francesismi presenti nell'italiano d'Italia. L'Eritrea e la Lingua Tigrina La curiosità più sorprendente porta l'italiano addirittura in Africa. In Eritrea, per ragioni storiche legate al passato coloniale, l'italiano ha lasciato un segno profondissimo. Tantissime parole italiane sono entrate nel tigrino, la lingua locale più parlata. Spesso si tratta di parole legate a oggetti, cibi e abbigliamento portati dagli italiani: Parola in tigrinoOrigine italianaMakinaMacchinaPastaPastaGonàGonna Un eritreo può quindi usare parole di origine italiana senza nemmeno saperlo. Dopo alcuni anni di interruzione, dal 2024 ad Asmara, la capitale, sono ripartiti i corsi di lingua e cultura italiana. Una Lingua Viva che Si Trasforma In tutti questi luoghi l'italiano non è rimasto "congelato": si è mescolato, ha cambiato forma, si è adattato. È proprio questo il bello delle lingue vive: viaggiano, incontrano altre lingue e si trasformano. Per capire meglio questi meccanismi, puoi leggere la guida sui misteri della lingua italiana. Tabella Riassuntiva: l'Italiano nel Mondo Ecco una tabella che riassume dove si parla italiano fuori dall'Italia e con quale status. Per approfondire le lingue ibride nate dall'italiano come il talian, c'è una guida dedicata. LuogoStatus dell'italianoNoteSvizzeraLingua ufficialeCanton Ticino e Grigioni; presenza di elvetismiSan MarinoLingua ufficialeEnclave nel territorio italianoCittà del VaticanoLingua di uso quotidianoLingua franca; latino per gli atti solenniSlovenia e CroaziaLingua co-ufficialeRegione dell'IstriaArgentinaNon ufficialeForte influenza nel lunfardoBrasileNon ufficiale (talian co-ufficiale a Serafina Corrêa)Talian dal dialetto venetoUSA, Canada, AustraliaNon ufficialeComunità italo-discendenti, "Little Italy"EritreaNon ufficialePrestiti nel tigrino; corsi ad Asmara dal 2024 Domande Frequenti In Quanti Paesi l'Italiano è Lingua Ufficiale? Oltre all'Italia, l'italiano è lingua ufficiale in Svizzera, San Marino e Città del Vaticano. È inoltre lingua co-ufficiale in alcune zone della Slovenia e della Croazia, nella regione dell'Istria. Cosa Sono gli Elvetismi? Gli elvetismi sono parole o espressioni tipiche dell'italiano parlato in Svizzera, che in Italia non si usano. Alcuni esempi sono natel (telefono cellulare), azione (offerta speciale) e riservare (prenotare). Che Cos'è il Talian? Il talian è una lingua parlata nel sud del Brasile, nata dall'incontro tra il dialetto veneto degli emigranti italiani e il portoghese. Oggi è riconosciuto come patrimonio culturale del Brasile. Perché in Argentina Ci Sono Tante Parole Italiane? A causa della grande emigrazione italiana tra Ottocento e Novecento. Una larga parte della popolazione argentina ha origini italiane, e questo ha influenzato sia il suono dello spagnolo locale sia il vocabolario del lunfardo, il dialetto di Buenos Aires. L'Italiano Si Parla Anche in Africa? Sì. In Eritrea, per ragioni storiche legate al passato coloniale, l'italiano ha lasciato molte parole nella lingua tigrina. 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In questa puntata torniamo sui risultati conquistati dagli azzurri ai Campionati Europei off-road in Slovenia, chiusi con un bottino di sette medaglie tra trail e corsa in montagna. Ospite della prima parte è Cesare Maestri, capitano della Nazionale italiana e protagonista dell’oro a squadre nella gara classica salita e discesa. Con lui ripercorriamo le emozioni dell’Europeo, il significato di guidare il gruppo azzurro da capitano, il quarto posto individuale, ma anche un anno speciale vissuto tra gioie familiari, infortuni, cadute e ripartenze. Nella seconda parte torna ai nostri microfoni Giuseppe Damato, amatissimo dai nostri ascoltatori e protagonista di una stagione da record nella categoria M90. Dopo i primati mondiali conquistati in maratona e mezza maratona, sette giorni fa ha firmato anche il record del mondo sui 10 chilometri alla StraCiriè, chiudendo in 55'20". Con lui parliamo del piacere di continuare a mettersi alla prova, del rapporto con il cronometro e della sua passione per la corsa. Poi spazio ai consigli della nutrizionista Francesca Deriu, che risponde alle domande degli ascoltatori in tema di corsa e alimentazione.

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened down 438-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 43,588 on turnover of $22.6-billion N-T. The market lost ground on Thursday, as investors reacted to another sell-off of artificial-intelligence stocks that dragged Wall Street down overnight. The loses were far less than Thursday's sharp decline, but the main board still closed lower. Taiwan slips to 42nd in Global Peace Index Taiwan ranks 42nd in terms of peacefulness in the 2026 Global Peace Index. Taiwan has an overall score of 1.751 this year and fell from 37th place in last year's report. The report is published by the global Institute for Economics and Peace and covers 163 countries. The overall score measures a country's level of peacefulness, using 23 quantitative and qualitative indicators across three domains - those being ongoing domestic and international conflict, societal safety and security, and militarization. Each indicator is weighted on a scale of 1 to 5, with lower scores indicating greater peacefulness. Although Taiwan ranks 42nd worldwide, it's listed in 9th place among the 19 Asian-Pacific countries in the report. Iceland remained the most peaceful country in the world for the 19th consecutive (連續的) year, with an overall score of 1.161, followed by New Zealand, Switzerland, Slovenia and Ireland. New Taipei launches new commuter bus routes over Danjiang Bridge The New Taipei Transportation Department has launched (啓動，開始) four new bus routes that cross that Danjiang Bridge. The new routes provide 80 daily services between Banqiao and Tamsui, Tamsui and Taoyuan International Airport, and Tamsui and Bali. Route 988 connects Banqiao Bus Station and Danhai New Town with 20 services each way on weekdays and 18 each way on weekends. Airport routes 989 and 990, provide 10 services each way between Taoyuan Airport and Danhai New Town, and Tamsui Metro Station. The 115 route will operate as a commuter service between Tamsui and Bali on weekdays and as a tourism-focused route on weekends and public holidays. Philippine QuakeHit Town Pleads for Food Supplies The mayor of a quake-hit southern Philippine town is pleading for air force helicopters to transport food to stave off hunger in places isolated by landslides. The earthquake Monday off southern Sarangani province has left 47 people dead with 31 others still missing and 45,000 displaced. The mayor of the town of Glan says 10 villages remained isolated (被孤立) mostly due to landslides. He pleaded for the immediate deployment of air force helicopters to deliver food to the stricken areas. The town doesn't have power and phone service is unreliable. UK Defence Secretary Resigns The UK defence secretary has resigned. John Healey says the government's plans for spending on defence 'falls well short of what's required.' John Bevir reports. Thailand Princess Dies Age 47 Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha "Pacha-raki-ti-ya-Pa" Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn's children, has died at age 47. The palace said she died Thursday. She had been on life support after falling unconscious in 2022. The princess was active in justice reform and known for her “Inspire” project to rehabilitate (恢復正常生活，獲得改造) incarcerated women. She had a doctoral degree from Cornell University, where scholarships to the law school were established in her name. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. －－－－以下為 SoundOn 動態廣告－－－－ 【曼谷旅遊首選：喬瑞旅行社】 帶長輩小孩出國不再心累！ 喬瑞提供專屬包車、客製化行程與小團服務，免去交通奔波，讓全家輕鬆享受泰國假期。 點擊連結，讓喬瑞為您規畫完美旅程：https://sofm.pse.is/97a74d -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

This episode is a wild ride around the world with one of the travel industry's most respected and well-travelled voices. Glenn Johnston has lived across continents, shaped how people explore the world and collected a lifetime of extraordinary travel experiences along the way.   Episode Highlights & Destination Gems: 1. Australia's Northern Territory - A Journey Back in Time Most people think of Australia and picture its cities. Glen takes us somewhere far more profound. • Home to the world's longest continuing culture, stretching back 40,000 years • Ancient rock art sitting open in nature, unchanged and accessible to anyone willing to make the journey • Landscapes that look exactly as they would have millennia ago, with no manmade developments as far as the eye can see • Katherine Gorge, Kakadu National Park and extraordinary wildlife including saltwater crocodiles in their natural habitat 2. California - The One Destination Everyone Must Visit Glen's pick for the single place every traveller must experience at least once in their lifetime. • Something for every kind of traveller, whether you seek luxury, adventure, food or nature • San Francisco's culinary scene and the extraordinary experience of riding through the city in a driverless car • Napa Valley for world class wineries and Michelin starred dining • The iconic Pacific Coast Highway drive from Half Moon Bay down through Monterey, Big Sur and Santa Barbara • Post Ranch Inn at Big Sur for breathtaking ocean views and a stay you will never forget - https://www.instagram.com/postranchinn/ • Newport Beach and Montecito for relaxed luxury   3. AlUla, Saudi Arabia - Where History Lives and Breathes • Breathtaking rock formations surrounding a lush oasis of date farms and greenery • Hegra, one of the most remarkable ancient sites in the world • A destination that is new and exciting even for many Saudis themselves • Accessible directly from Dubai and outstanding value, particularly during Ramadan and the summer months 4. The Faroe Islands - Where the World Feels Untouched Glen's personal bucket list destination and perhaps the most surprising gem of the entire episode. • Located between Scotland and Iceland, accessible via Copenhagen • Landscapes and nature that are genuinely out of this world • The most charming and characterful townships you will ever encounter • Weather that changes in moments, adding to the raw and dramatic atmosphere • Restaurant Raest, a wonderful culinary surprise in the heart of the tiny capital - https://www.instagram.com/raestrestaurant/ • A place that offers something rare in today's connected world, true isolation and the chance to be completely present 5. Malta - The Destination That Can Surprise You • A place layered with history • Maltese language rooted in Arabic • Centuries of influence from the Arabs, the French, the British and the Knights of Malta all layered one on top of the other • History built on layer upon layer that makes every corner of Malta feel significant 6. Trnava Region, Slovakia - Europe's Best Kept Wellness Secret Glen's most transformational wellness experience and a destination almost no one is talking about. • A town with roots going back to Roman times, drawn there by its natural healing waters • Piešťany, a small town within the region entirely dedicated to wellness • Natural mud treatments with a remarkable purification process that takes months and returns the mud to the river when its work is done • Outstanding value and a genuinely immersive wellness experience that goes far beyond a spa day 7. Kyrgyzstan - Nomadic, Raw and Completely Unforgettable One of the most underrated destinations on earth and one that can be surprising at every turn. • Soviet mosaics and brutalist architecture in the capital Bishkek for architecture lovers • A culinary scene that exceeded all expectations • Staying in a yurt in the mountains during summer with no electricity, no running water and no distractions • Horse and jeep trails through landscapes that have never seen a single manmade structure • A way of travelling that is inherently sustainable and deeply connected to the natural world 8. Japan - The Number One Foodie Destination in the World • Tokyo has more Michelin starred restaurants than any other city on earth • Japanese cuisine goes far beyond sushi and sashimi and rewards every curious eater • Exceptional value right now thanks to the yen and decades of stagflation keeping prices low • The Izu Peninsula seafood shacks south of Tokyo where you can taste fresh shellfish cooked over open fires for free • Quality that holds whether you are in a Michelin starred restaurant or a tiny ramen shop at a train station 9. Slovenia - Hidden Gem A small country with an enormous amount to offer and one that not nearly enough people have discovered. Ljubljana, a beautiful university city with a wonderful energy and a thriving café and restaurant scene Mountain landscapes sitting alongside a city that is small enough to cover completely in just a few days Slovenian wine that deserves far more recognition than it currently receives The extraordinary Postojna Cave where a little train takes you deep into one of the most spectacular natural wonders in Europe 10. Bhutan – Bucket List   Connect with Glen Johnston: https://www.instagram.com/glennjohnston88/ Thank you for tuning in to Travel Stories with Moush! If you loved this episode, please hit subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and leave us a rating or review - it truly helps us reach more travelers like you.   Drop a comment and tell us which destination from today's episode is going straight to your bucket list? Stay connected with me on https://www.instagram.com/moushtravels/ to find out who's joining me next week.   Explore all past episodes and destinations here: https://podcasts.apple.com/ae/podcast/travel-stories-with-moush/id1691525895 https://open.spotify.com/show/1pAUXiXuRLv1E9WFznWm7T?si=qA_E3Cf8RqKT97pUJcINxQ https://www.youtube.com/@travelstorieswithmoush Until next time…safe travels and keep adventuring. Connect with me on the following: Instagram @moushtravels Facebook @travelstorieswithmoush LinkedIn @Moushumi Bhuyan You Tube @travelstorieswithmoush "Want a spotlight on our show? Visit https://admanager.fm/client/podcasts/moushtravels and align your brand with our audience."Connect with me on the following:Instagram @moushtravelsFacebook @travelstorieswithmoushLinkedIn @Moushumi BhuyanYou Tube @travelstorieswithmoush Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Un mondo che oscilla tra diplomazia e guerra: oggi apriamo con la crisi tra Stati Uniti e Iran, tra bombardamenti, minacce sullo Stretto di Hormuz e l'improvviso annuncio di Donald Trump sullo stop ai nuovi attacchi. Ma Teheran frena e nega che esista già un accordo.Dal Medio Oriente arrivano anche gli aggiornamenti da Gaza e Libano: nuovi raid, vittime civili, paramedici scomparsi e il caso del dottor Abu Safiya, il medico detenuto da Israele il cui collegamento video è stato interrotto durante un'udienza.Nel notiziario anche le tensioni in Siria, le esecuzioni in Iran, il record di prigionieri politici a Cuba, il cambio di rotta della Slovenia su Netanyahu, la stretta anti-LGBTQIA+ in Niger, le proteste dei familiari dei desaparecidos in Messico durante il Mondiale, la condanna dell'ex presidente sudcoreano Yoon Suk-yeol e le dimissioni shock del ministro della Difesa britannico John Healey.Le notizie che frantumano il silenzio, raccontate con contesto, verifiche e attenzione alle conseguenze umane dei conflitti e delle decisioni politiche.Ascolta ora il notiziario di Radio Bullets a cura di Barbara Schiavulli

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Jason Longshore breaks down the final round of World Cup warm-up matches with the tournament just days away. Spain rolls Peru 3-1 in Puebla in their last dress rehearsal before opening against Cape Verde in Atlanta next Monday, and Jason digs into what makes this La Roja squad so dangerous, why the Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams injury timeline is actually reassuring, and what to expect when they arrive at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Plus, Colombia looked sharp against Jordan, Croatia bounced back with a Modrić masterclass against Slovenia, the Netherlands needed two Gakpo penalties to escape Uzbekistán, and France got a Michael Olise hat trick in a 3-1 win over Northern Ireland while their defensive numbers keep trending the wrong way. In the 3-4-3 presented by Ford: the three tallest players at the World Cup, Jim Curtin heads to Austin FC, Jurriën Timber is officially out for the Netherlands, encouraging news on Neymar, and Scotland creates a mess with Norway before the tournament even starts. Plus three things that made Jason smile, including Haiti back at the World Cup for the first time in 52 years. World Cup coverage will be a team effort, you'll be able to end your night with us on AST throughout the next month plus. You can wake up with a morning read by subscribing to Morning Espresso at soccerdownhere.net and catch SDH AM with John Nelson daily at 9:05 through the World Cup final.

Summer ministry is underway across the 16 countries where Josiah Venture serves, and this episode introduces several of the 2026 summer interns (Rachel Langley-Slovenia, Vince Johnson-Czech Republic, Aaron Connors-Ukraine, Anya Mediakovska-Ukraine, Isaiah Jackson-Latvia, Ryan Kepler-Estonia, Talitha Bowman-Ukraine, & Masha Horova-Ukraine), who are stepping into a season of service across Central and Eastern Europe. Hosted by Julia Budd, this episode features conversations with interns serving in Slovenia, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Latvia, and Estonia. They share how God led them to Josiah Venture, what they learned through the Amazing Race and Intern Training, and what they are hoping God will do in and through them this summer. From returning interns continuing relationships with students, to Ukrainian interns serving their home country in the midst of war, to young adults discerning long-term missions, each story points to a shared desire: to make Christ known and serve the local church. We invite you to pray for all the interns as they begin summer ministry — for bold gospel conversations, unity in teams, strength for Ukrainian leaders, wisdom in cross-cultural ministry, physical endurance, spiritual rest, and students across Central and Eastern Europe to take steps toward Jesus. Specific prayer requests for each intern can be found in our Online Prayer Room, linked below. Connect with Us: Follow @josiahventure on Instagram Learn more about Josiah Venture at josiahventure.com Contact: social@josiahventure.com Online Prayer Room Prayer Room App Summer Internships Mission Trips Subscribe & Share: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a friend or on your social media. Thank you, friends, and have a blessed day!  

Sal and Mark are back for episode six, fresh off a month of travels — Bitcoin Vegas, Consensus Miami, and BCH Bliss in Slovenia. Before diving in, Sal recounts his wild Homeland Security detainment at Tampa Airport — arrested for weed on the jetway. The guys break down the chaos at the Libertarian National Convention in Grand Rapids — rubber chickens, stolen pamphlets, a gnarly slap, and the disaffiliation of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire — and contrast it with what the Agorists are actually building. Then, Sal's full speech from BCH Bliss on how to truly privatize your Bitcoin Cash using Cash Fusion, BCHX, Edge Wallet, and Nym. Followed by a deep dive interview with Alan from Quai Network — a scalable proof of work blockchain with smart contracts, a dual token system, merge mining, and a flat coin tied to the price of energy. Plus the weekly Firo Frontier segment covering the latest in privacy coin development. Sponsored by SALT Lending. Questions about SALT Lending? Email Mark at SALT@MarkEdge.org #MarkEdge #MarkEdgeShow #SALTLending #Bitcoin #Crypto #BitcoinCash #BCH #Privacy #Agorism #QuaiNetwork #Firo #PrivacyCoins #PeerToPeerCash #FinancialFreedom #CryptoNews #EdgeWallet #CashFusion #Nym #Libertarian

[Content Warning]: Discussions of childhood sexual abuse, physical and emotional abuse, parental betrayal, chronic trauma-related physical illness, and medical dismissal.When doctors can't find anything wrong, it doesn't mean nothing is wrong; it may mean they're looking in the wrong place. In this episode, Jan sits down with Dr. David Clarke, a gastroenterologist-turned-pioneer in neuroplastic medicine, to explore the real, physical ways that trauma lives in the body long after the abuse has stopped. From a patient with one bowel movement a month to a man with 55 years of unexplained stomach pain, Dr. Clarke's stories aren't just remarkable — they're a roadmap for anyone who has ever been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or told to just get over it. This conversation is for every survivor who has wondered why their body still hurts. Dr. David Clarke is a board-certified gastroenterologist and president of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS), a volunteer-led nonprofit he founded to bring science-backed treatment to the millions of people whose physical symptoms are rooted in stress, trauma, and adverse childhood experiences. His book They Can't Find Anything Wrong is used as a medical school textbook in Slovenia and can be found in libraries across multiple continents. Where To Find Dr. David Clarke: They Can't Find Anything Wrong by Dr David Clarke Be Sure To Visit: Symptomatic.me Dr. David Clarke's Podcast: The Story Behind The SymptomsIf you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress or suicidal ideation, please access the resources below: National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988 National Sexual Assault Hotline  (RAINN) : 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) National Alliance for Mental Illness: 1-800-950-6264  

Sal and Mark are back for episode six, fresh off a month of travels — Bitcoin Vegas, Consensus Miami, and BCH Bliss in Slovenia. Before diving in, Sal recounts his wild Homeland Security detainment at Tampa Airport — arrested for weed on the jetway. The guys break down the chaos at the Libertarian National Convention in Grand Rapids — rubber chickens, stolen pamphlets, a gnarly slap, and the disaffiliation of the Libertarian Party of New Hampshire — and contrast it with what the Agorists are actually building. Then, Sal's full speech from BCH Bliss on how to truly privatize your Bitcoin Cash using Cash Fusion, BCHX, Edge Wallet, and Nym. Followed by a deep dive interview with Alan from Quai Network — a scalable proof of work blockchain with smart contracts, a dual token system, merge mining, and a flat coin tied to the price of energy. Plus the weekly Firo Frontier segment covering the latest in privacy coin development. Sponsored by SALT Lending. Questions about SALT Lending? Email Mark at SALT@MarkEdge.org #MarkEdge #MarkEdgeShow #SALTLending #Bitcoin #Crypto #BitcoinCash #BCH #Privacy #Agorism #QuaiNetwork #Firo #PrivacyCoins #PeerToPeerCash #FinancialFreedom #CryptoNews #EdgeWallet #CashFusion #Nym #LibertarianBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

Sal and Mark are back with a special episode recorded live at BCH Bliss 2026 in Ljubljana, Slovenia — the premier Bitcoin Cash conference. We've put together a montage of the best interviews from the event. Featured guests include Ken Bozak and crypto OG, Kalisti, lead developer of Selene Wallet, and Steve Thurman of Cash Stamps — all breaking down the future of Bitcoin Cash, privacy, peer-to-peer cash adoption, and the state of the blockchain wars. Plus — Sal shares his wild story of getting detained at Tampa Airport on the way to the conference. You can't make this stuff up. Sponsored by SALT Lending. Questions about SALT Lending? Email Mark at salt@markedge.org #MarkEdge #MarkEdgeShow #SALTLending #BitcoinCash #BCH #BCHBliss #Bitcoin #Crypto #Privacy #PeerToPeerCash #CryptoNews #FinancialFreedom #CashStamps #SeleneWallet

On this episode, Ragnar speaks with Ana Roš, a self-taught chef from Slovenia who helms the kitchens at Hiša Franko, a world-renowned three-star Michelin restaurant in the Soča Valley. Ana's path to the kitchen was anything but traditional; a former competitive alpine skier and diplomacy student, she pivoted to gastronomy out of love, eventually being named the World's Best Female Chef in 2017. Her journey reached a global audience when she was featured on Netflix's Chef's Table, an appearance that served as a catalyst for her career and transformed her remote restaurant into a world-class destination. Ana's culinary identity is deeply rooted in the nature of her surroundings, where she transforms foraged ingredients and traditional Slovenian products into incredible tasting experiences. Beyond the fine dining of Hiša Franko, Ana is a prolific entrepreneur, recently launching the casual dining concept Jaz and Ana Roš Drinks, a line of innovative, ready-to-serve cocktails. Tune in to hear Ana's inspiring story of building a global gastronomic legacy and discover her philosophy on staying true to one's creative spirit. World on a Plate is supported by Nestlé Professional and Electrolux Food Foundation.

Sal and Mark are back with a special episode recorded live at BCH Bliss 2026 in Ljubljana, Slovenia — the premier Bitcoin Cash conference. We've put together a montage of the best interviews from the event. Featured guests include Ken Bozak and crypto OG, Kalisti, lead developer of Selene Wallet, and Steve Thurman of Cash Stamps — all breaking down the future of Bitcoin Cash, privacy, peer-to-peer cash adoption, and the state of the blockchain wars. Plus — Sal shares his wild story of getting detained at Tampa Airport on the way to the conference. You can't make this stuff up. Sponsored by SALT Lending. Questions about SALT Lending? Email Mark at salt@markedge.org #MarkEdge #MarkEdgeShow #SALTLending #BitcoinCash #BCH #BCHBliss #Bitcoin #Crypto #Privacy #PeerToPeerCash #CryptoNews #FinancialFreedom #CashStamps #SeleneWalletBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/heartland-newsfeed-radio-network--2904397/support.

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

(or Summer Special #3) Track listing: Prozzak - Europa2018 Lisbon:22 Lea Sirk - Hvala, Ne! (Slovenia)25 Saara Aalto - Monsters (Finland)21 AWS - Viszlat Nyar (Hungary)18 Waylon - Outlaw In 'Em (The Netherlands)15 Alexander Rybak - That's How You Write A Song (Norway)14 Equinox - Bones (Bulgaria)10 DoReDoS - My Lucky Day (Moldova)09 Rasmussen - Higher Ground (Denmark)08 Elina Nechayeva - La Forza (Estonia)07 Benjamin Ingrosso - Dance You Off (Sweden)06 Mikolas Josef - Lie To Me (Czech Republic)03 Cesar Sampson - Nobody But You (Austria)02 Eleni Foureira - Fuego (Cyprus)01 Netta - Toy (Live Eurovision 2018)2019 Tel Aviv:Netta - Nana Banana (Live Eurovision 2019)DNQ Ester Peony - On A Sunday (Romania)DNQ Jurij Veklenko - Run With The Lions (Lithuania)DNQ Srbuk - Walking Out (Armenia)16 Michela Pace - Chameleon (Malta)14 Bilal Hassani - Roi (France)12 Leonora - Love Is Forever (Denmark)11 Lake Malawi - Friend Of A Friend (Czech Republic)10 Hatari - Hatrið Mun Sigra (Iceland)09 Kate Miller-Heidke - Zero Gravity (Australia)04 Luca Hänni - She Got Me (Switzerland)06 John Lundvik - Too Late for Love (Sweden)01 Duncan Laurence - Arcade (The Netherlands)DNQ Laura Rizzotto - Funny Girl (Latvia)

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

The practice of healthcare is inherently powerful, and our patients are vulnerable to our power. Though power can be abused, the righteous use of power, for the benefit of the vulnerable, is profoundly Christlike. We will explore the lessons of power which help us understand our roles, including the fundamental nature of professionalism and key kingdom strategies of healthcare missions.

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.

Discover why Slovenia's coast is capturing attention from savvy real estate investors. From Izola's year-round charm to Piran's heritage allure, we examine market trends and what makes this compact Mediterranean hideaway a compelling buy. Learn more at https://www.man-ire.com/ M&N International Real Estate City: Coastal Region Address: Pristaniška ulica 6, Koper, Website: https://www.man-ire.com/

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.

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

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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What is cultural distress? It is a negative response rooted in a cultural conflict where the patient lacks control over their situation. It results in more physiologic effects on the body resulting in allostatic overload. To prevent this, healthcare practitioners must use strategies such as cultural humility to help patients navigate healthcare. Come find the best ways to deliver culturally sensitive care in any setting.

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!

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

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

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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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)

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) 

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