Podcasts about Slovenia

"There's no sweeter place than being right in the will of the Father and what he has for you, and I don't wanna live outside of that." Amanda   Discover how Amanda Snyder's passion for music, young people, and missions led her to incredible adventures and leadership roles with Josiah Venture. A must-listen for those chasing their call with purpose.    Amanda Snyder first served with Josiah Venture in the summer of 2012 at the first Fusion camp in Slovenia. During this experience, she developed a strong passion for using music as a platform to share the gospel and sensed a clear calling to invest in the youth of Slovenia. On her third trip, this calling was confirmed, and in 2016, she moved to Celje, Slovenia, to serve full-time. Amanda served on the Fusion Slovenia team for 5 years, including 3 years as team leader. Following this season, she transitioned into broader leadership, providing national-level support for Josiah Venture Slovenia. Today, Amanda continues to live in Celje, where she is actively involved in her local church. She also serves on the National Ministries Division, working alongside the Josiah Venture council to help advance ministry initiatives and support the continued growth and effectiveness of JV across all 16 of our countries, utilizing her strengths in execution and leadership. 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!   Sign up for our new Monthly Podcast Newsletter!

AxisBIC, which drives innovation and supports start-ups in the Mid-West and South West, has seen an increase in the number of female entrepreneurs raising investment to grow their business. Figures for 2025 show that 35% of High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) approvals in the region were companies founded or co-founded by women, while 57% of Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) approvals were female-led companies. AxisBIC, which works with businesses in Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick, revealed the figures ahead of International Women's Day as it encourages more women to take the leap into setting up their own company. Over the past five years at AxisBIC's flagship event, the Entrepreneur Experience, more than 50% of the participating businesses were founded or co-founded by women, far outstripping the national average of 25% to 30%. Figures show that these female-led businesses raised a total investment of €42 million. As well as the Entrepreneur Experience, AxisBIC organises a mini-accelerator and pitching event annually – the AxisBIC Venture Academy. Last year, Valentia Island Vermouth was named Most Investible Company and has subsequently been approved for PSSF funding and secured HPSU investment. Speaking about the win, founders Anna and Orla Snook O'Carroll said: "AxisBIC has been an exceptional support to us as founders, helping Valentia Island Vermouth strengthen our business strategy and prepare for long-term growth. Their guidance around planning, investor readiness and pitching was invaluable, particularly as 2025 became such a major milestone year for the company. We're proud to have secured PSSF funding, followed by HPSU investment, and AxisBIC's support was a key part of that journey. Being named Most Investible Company at the AxisBIC 2025 Venture Academy was also a brilliant endorsement of the progress we've made." The team at AxisBIC works closely with each entrepreneur to develop a well-tested business plan, raise investment, manage business propositions, and arrange agreements with shareholders and investors. The organisation has an extensive network of partners, including local authorities, universities, investors, business bodies and seasoned entrepreneurs across Ireland and internationally. CEO of AxisBIC, Larry O'Donoghue, said: "At AxisBIC, our commitment of supporting and advancing female-led startups is underpinned by a strong 'Give to Gain' ethos. The organisation draws on an extensive network of experienced entrepreneurs, investors and partners who mentor, coach and advise emerging founders. In addition, AxisBIC, together with the four Irish Business Innovation Centres (Irish BICs), has recently organised and supported Enterprise Ireland's newly established accelerator programme, NextWave. NextWave is the new National Women's founder Accelerator designed to empower women founders to validate, build and scale with confidence." Among the female start-ups supported by AxisBIC are Rosanne Longmore, of FemTech company Coroflo; Peigín Crowley, of health and wellness brand Ground Wellbeing; and Rena Maycock of Chirp, which is rewriting the script on mobile phone child protection. To mark International Women's Day, AxisBIC is co-hosting a webinar, 'Forging Collaboration and Sharing Entrepreneurial Success Stories to Balance the Scales', along with partner incubators in the EU and the Caribbean. The transatlantic conversation on Tuesday, March 10th, will feature female entrepreneurs from Jamaica, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Ireland and Slovenia. Participating in the discussion will be Alice Carroll from Foxes Bow Irish Whiskey. Speaking ahead of the event, she said: "I have been driven by a mission to democratise whiskey. Building Foxes Bow Irish Whiskey has always been about challenging expectations and creating a more inclusive future for the category. AxisBIC has provided invaluable support through strategic business planning and a strong commitment to female entrepreneurs. I'm delighted to take part in the upcomin...

Claudio Segat"I disarmati"Bottega Errante Edizioniwww.bottegaerranteedizioni.itEra come uno svuotarsi. E sentiva quel silenzio, che non era solo il silenzio di lassù, era il silenzio di tutto, di tutto ciò che esisteva in quel momento.Un piccolo borgo nelle Valli del Natisone, al confine con la Slovenia, fa da sfondo a una storia dai ritmi alterati, rivoluzionari in quanto lenti, dove il tempo è una bolla, dove ogni gesto, ogni parola, assume un significato altro. Alcuni uomini, principalmente un ex ambasciatore, un ex clown, un coltivatore di mele, un bidello di scuola media, con i loro gesti e le loro narrazioni, cambiano il mondo. Le donne sono lontane, la presenza femminile è per lo più nell'assenza, nel desiderio, nella nostalgia. Ma questo microcosmo non è chiuso in se stesso, è in relazione con l'Altrove, con gli altrove che ogni personaggio porta con sé e in cui la sua anima non smette di essere e di voler essere: Praga, il Danubio, l'India, Berna… Un romanzo in cui i protagonisti sono disarmati di fronte a un mondo dove il semplice “stare” diventa l'unica cosa che ha senso.Claudio Segat, nato a Frauenfeld, nel Cantone di Thurgau (Svizzera) nel 1960 da genitori veneti emigrati. Ha trascorso i primi anni d'infanzia vicino al lago di Costanza; poi si è trasferito con la famiglia a Gaiarine (Treviso). Per diverso tempo è vissuto a Pordenone, ma attualmente risiede a Udine, dove insegna. L'editore Santi Quaranta ha pubblicato nel 2003 Gli orecchini verdi di Anna Daniela, la sua opera prima che ha avuto due edizioni; nel 2011, Passeggiata con mio padre, che ha ottenuto l'anno successivo il prestigioso Premio Letterario Latisana per il Nord-Est; nel 2014, Innamorarmi è stato così semplice; nel 2017 Una sognatrice a Trieste.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Interview with  Steve Wynn of the Dream Syndicate. Steve Wynn is a singer, musician and songwriter. He led the band the Dream Syndicate from 1981 to 1989 in Los Angeles, afterward began a solo career, and then reformed the Dream Syndicate in 2001     Steve's info : (links to Medicine Show release ) https://www.stevewynn.net/dream_syndicate_medicine_show.php.   Steve's Bio: Steve Wynn was born in Santa Monica, California in 1960 and got his first guitar (a nylon-string acoustic) when he was nine, shortly after which he wrote his first song "Sing My Blues". He formed his first band "The Light Bulbs" that same year and the band made the circuit of parties and school functions; the band's oldest member was ten years old. By the time he was 13, Wynn had played in bands with such colorful names as Purple Passion and Sudden Death Overtime, alternating between his own early originals and songs by Neil Young, The Rolling Stones and The Who. In the years that followed, Wynn found himself sidetracked by a strong desire to become a sportswriter. Abandoning his electric guitar for a notepad, pen and typewriter Wynn found himself on the other side of the interview, speaking to football, basketball and baseball players and dreaming of one day seeing his name on the masthead of Sports Illustrated. During his high school years, Wynn entertained notions of becoming a sportswriter but the excitement and immediacy of the punk rock explosion of 1977 brought him back into the world of songwriting and performing. He found himself writing and playing guitar for UC Davis (near Sacramento) New Wave pioneers "Suspects", a band for whom Wynn wrote over 100 songs, none of which he has performed since. A move back to Los Angeles with Suspects lead singer Kendra Smith was the first step towards the formation of The Dream Syndicate, the band with whom Wynn would gain national and eventually international acclaim. The Dream Syndicate played together for the first time in December 1981 and within three weeks had recorded its self-titled first EP. The record was released in April 1982 and followed six months later by the band's debut album "The Days of Wine and Roses", an album which fans and critics alike still consider one of the best and most important rock albums of all time. Those early years are represented here by "When You Smile" and "That's What You Always Say," songs which have been covered, respectively, by Concrete Blonde and Luna. The band was almost immediately signed by A&M Records for whom it recorded the landmark "Medicine Show" (the title song opens this compilation), a record that was recently named one of the 40 best rock albums of all time by the London Guardian and whose songs have been covered by REM and The Black Crowes among many others. Several years of worldwide touring (including several trips to Europe and Japan and Australia) followed before the band broke up at the end of 1988. Wynn has said "As proud as I was of The Dream Syndicate, our music and our accomplishments I felt we had reached our peak and everything that followed would have been a disappointment. I wanted to be a band that broke up while we were still doing our best work." In 1990 Wynn came back with his first solo offering "Kerosene Man," an album of incredible diversity that showed Wynn's enormous growth as a songwriter and record-maker. The songs "Carolyn" and "Tears Won't Help" were among the most-played songs that year on Modern Rock radio stations and his video for "Carolyn" was in regular rotation on MTV for six weeks. The follow-up "Dazzling Display" was Wynn's most elaborate production to date, a dizzying synthesis of the best rock music of the previous 30 years featuring the talents of, among others, REM's Peter Buck, Concrete Blonde's Johnette Napolitano and members of The Bangles, The Turtles and the touring bands of Lou Reed and Tracy Chapman. A four-day writing vacation in Richmond, Virginia with the House of Freaks' Bryan Harvey turned into the side-project supergroup Gutterball who released two albums, garnered overwhelming press response and built a frenetic cult following; the Black Crowes took the band out as its opening act even before the first Gutterball record was released. Not one to stand still, Wynn followed the success of Gutterball with the more introspective "Fluorescent", an album whose single "Carelessly" picked up heavy radio play throughout the US and Europe. In 1994, Wynn moved to New York City. He harnessed the excitement and energy of his new home in his record "Melting in the Dark". The two albums that followed,"Sweetness and Light" and "My Midnight", found Wynn settling into the sound that would define the next phase of his solo career. In 2001, Steve went to Tucson and recorded the double album "Here Come the Miracles" which was released to overwhelming critical acclaim. The album was seen as a stunning comeback and appeared on many year-end critics' surveys along with winning Best Alternative Rock Album by the American Federation of Independent Music. The album was followed by "Static Transmission" and "...tick...tick...tick", both also recorded in Tucson with his new backing unit "The Miracle 3" and which were viewed as part of a "Desert Trilogy" that is seen by many as the best work of his career. But Wynn has never been one to settle into an easy or predictable groove. Since the last of the desert trilogy he has recorded "Cast Iron Soul", a new Danny & Dusty album with Green On Red's Dan Stuart, joined forces with his wife and drummer Linda Pitmon and legendary Spanish producer Paco Loco to concoct the twisted pop side project "Smack Dab", and collaborated with the Walkabouts' Chris Eckman in Slovenia on the lush and lavish "Crossing Dragon Bridge", a record that made up a tandem of new releases in 2008 with "The Baseball Project", a baseball song cycle collaboration with Pitmon and also Scott McCaughey and Peter Buck of REM and the Minus 5. In the midst of such a prolific recording career, Wynn has still found time to average over 100 shows a year all over the world. He has found himself as welcome in Rome, Oslo, Athens, Brussels, London and Madrid as he has in Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, Chicago and Boston. And for the devoted fans he has made in these and many other cities, his extensive discography of music reflects the consensus among fans: that Steve Wynn is one of the most adventurous, accomplished and exciting songwriters of the last few decades. If all of this is still news to you, just put on this cd and get ready to join the legions of people who have enjoyed Wynn's dazzling display of songs over the last 25 years.  

Guest BioLynne Nieman is the founder of Wander Your Way, a travel planning company dedicated to helping people experience Europe with authenticity and heart. She's also the host of the Wander Your Way podcast, where she shares destination insights, planning tips, and stories that inspire listeners to explore Europe independently. With a background in photography and a passion for off-the-beaten-path destinations, Lynne has spent more than a decade crafting personalized European itineraries that emphasize meaningful travel, local connections, and slow exploration. Her journey began with a solo trip to Spain in 2005 and has since taken her across the continent — hiking in the Alps, sipping wine in Tuscany, and diving deep into the cultures of countries like Slovenia, Ireland, and France.What started as a travel blog evolved into a full-time business rooted in Lynne's belief that independent travel opens the door to transformation. In addition to custom trip planning and podcasting, she now leads small group tours through Wander Your Way Adventures, inviting others to discover the Europe she knows and loves. Her mission is simple: to help others wander in a way that's personal, purposeful, and unforgettable.Show SummaryIn this episode of the Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Podcast, host Jason Elkins speaks with Lynne about her path from government employee to full-time travel entrepreneur. She reflects on the solo trip that sparked her love for Europe and shares how that one experience led her to launch Wander Your Way — a company built on the power of independent travel.Lynne discusses the evolution of her business from blogging to professional planning and podcasting, the role of photography in how she sees the world, and the value of finding a like-minded community when pursuing big dreams. Whether you're planning your first trip abroad or starting a passion-driven business, Lynne's story is filled with practical wisdom and inspiring reminders that it's never too late to rewrite your path.Key Takeaways✓ Independent travel can lead to deep, personal transformation✓ Lynne began her journey with a simple blog and built a thriving travel business✓ Her love for maps and geography helped fuel her lifelong curiosity✓ Photography is both a creative outlet and storytelling tool for her adventures✓ Podcasting allows her to reach and inspire a global community of travelers✓ Community and mentorship are essential for entrepreneurial growth✓ Accountability partners can keep you focused and moving forward✓ Transitioning from a government job to entrepreneurship is possible at any stage of life✓ Travel can be a powerful way to inspire others to explore new paths✓ Passion projects often evolve into meaningful, sustainable careers Learn more about Big World Made Small Adventure Travel Marketing and join our private community to get episode updates, special access to our guests, and exclusive adventure travel offers on our website.

Have you ever considered your profession as a ministry? Come to this session and hear about the biblical roots of nursing as ministry, your sacred calling to serve, and the importance of paying attention to those divine appointments. We will also talk about finding your passion and being persistent, all while drawing on the power of the Holy Spirit.

This week on Sludge Underground Marcel talks to Brett from ‪@igniteband‬  leading up to the bands debut appearance in South Africa. Join in as they chat about the band meeting Fuzigish's Malcom at Punk Rock Holiday in Slovenia, the bands over 30 year run, and stories from a band that's played in over 50 countries in its lifetime. Let us know who you'd like to see come to South Africa next! Edited by Marcel Smuts.Explore our exclusive merch store for unique and high-quality items inspired by our podcast! From stylish t-shirts to snug beanies, there's something for every listener. Show your support and grab your favourite merch today!Support the showHelp us continue making great content for listeners everywhere by subscribing to Sludge Underground Podcast +Websitehttps://www.sludgeunderground.comMerchhttps://sludgeunderground.store/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/sludgeundergroundTikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@sludgeundergroundYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@sludgeundergroundTwitterhttps://twitter.com/Sludge031Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/SludgeUnderground

Trevor Warmedahl's new book, Cheese Trekking: How Microbes, Landscapes, Livestock, and Human Cultures Shape Terroir, documents natural cheesemaking practices in traditional communities. Warmedahl is a cheesemaker, educator, and founder of the Sour Milk School, where he teaches natural methods of milk fermentation suitable for the home, farm, restaurant, or commercial operation. The book recounts his  travels to Mongolia, India, Norway, Italy, Austria, Slovenia, Georgia, and Spain, where he met cheesemakers using practices that go back generations and result in cheeses with flavor and "terroir" far beyond anything he'd ever encountered. And the pastoralists who make them have deep connections to their land and animals, and are doing a kind of agriculture that heals the land and promotes biodiversity. 

refurbed, the leading online marketplace for refurbished products in Ireland, has surpassed €3 billion in cumulative Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) and expanded into 12 new European markets, doubling its footprint and marking a major milestone in the mainstream adoption of refurbished products. The company reached €3 billion in the total value of goods sold through its marketplace less than 12 months after passing €2 billion, reflecting year-on-year GMV growth of over 40%. The milestone follows a €50 million investment round in November 2025 and profitability achieved earlier that year, providing a strong foundation for continued expansion across Europe. "Refurbished is no longer a niche – it's becoming the default for many customers across Europe." said Peter Windischhofer, co-founder and CEO of refurbed. "We've proven that a circular business model can scale profitably. Surpassing €3 billion in GMV and expanding into 12 new markets shows that." To date, refurbed has sold 10 million products across their European markets and over 50% of its customers have returned for additional purchases. Since entering the Irish market five years ago, refurbed has sold more than 400,000 products to over 200,000 customers, contributing over €146 million in GMV. Through the purchase of refurbished devices, Irish customers have saved almost 17 million kilograms of CO?, more than 5 billion litres of water and nearly 60,000 kilograms of electronic waste. Pan-European expansion at scale The company's new markets include Spain, France, the UK, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, Bulgaria and Luxembourg, bringing refurbed's addressable market to approximately 486 million consumers. Leading brands available on the platform include Dyson and Kärcher in home and garden, alongside Apple, Samsung and Google in consumer electronics. "This expansion is a deliberate next step," Windischhofer adds. "After reaching profitability and securing fresh investment, we are deploying capital where we see clear demand, strong supply infrastructure and long-term value creation. We scale where our model works – and we know it works." €3 Billion GMV: Refurbishment moves into the mainstream The acceleration from €2 billion to €3 billion in under a year highlights growing consumer trust in refurbished products and increasing competitive strength against new product sales. Premium supply is expanding rapidly, with the premium product share of order volume increasing by +113% and the premium share of GMV rising by +90% since the category launched in 2025. "We are witnessing a clear, structural shift in consumer behaviour," says Kilian Kaminski, co-founder of refurbed. "Smart and sustainable growth is no longer a trade-off. The circular economy is becoming mainstream, and Europe has the opportunity to lead globally by proving that profitability and sustainability go hand in hand." To date, refurbed has contributed to saving 445,000 tonnes of CO2 by offering refurbished instead of new products to consumers. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Enrico Maria Milič"La locanda ai margini d'Europa"Prefazione di Carlo PetriniBottega Errante Edizioniwww.bottegaerranteedizioni.itLa storia di amore e resistenza della famiglia Devetak, che da 150 anni accoglie il mondo intero attorno a una tavola.C'è un confine che taglia in due una terra, due lingue che si mescolano, 150 anni di storia che passa sulle teste e nei cuori delle persone di un piccolo borgo sul confine, su un Carso aspro e duro, fatto di pietra e muretti a secco, che diventa con il passare degli eventi metafora di ospitalità e convivenza. C'è la storia d'amore di Avguštin e Gabriella che è un'unione di chi resiste, nonostante dagli anni Novanta in poi le vere osterie di paese chiudano una dopo l'altra. Come marito e moglie, oste e cuoca, riescono a intrecciare nazionalità spesso contrapposte in una terra ai margini, tra Italia e Slovenia. I Devetak custodiscono gli aromi e l'accoglienza del passato, diventando un richiamo per molti tra cui i Presidenti di Italia e Slovenia che, nel 2016, hanno celebrato proprio lì il pranzo della riconciliazione. La vicenda della famiglia Devetak si inserisce nella resistenza sentimentale di un popolo che è tornato dopo l'esilio forzato della prima guerra, che ricostruisce le proprie case rase al suolo, che si adopera andando oltre il fascismo, le tragedie della seconda guerra, il razzismo e le crisi del nostro tempo.Enrico Maria Milič, triestino del 1976, ha studiato antropologia a Belfast. A Roma nel 2000 è uno dei fondatori di Studenti.it ma solo dal 2010 inizia a occuparsi di cibo, campagne e cucina. Tra il 2011 e il 2015 porta centinaia di triestini italiani ad alcuni corsi di orticoltura che si tengono nei campi di Pliskovica, un paesino in Slovenia a loro sconosciuto, malgrado sia a qualche chilometro dalla città. Dal 2022 collabora con Slow Food Italia e, come volontario, è tra i creatori del Presidio della Pecora Carsolina Istriana. Ha scritto articoli per “l'Unità”, “Internazionale” e per alcune pubblicazioni accademiche. Collabora come autore e creativo per documentari d'autore, video commerciali, progetti creativi. Dal 2021 ha la doppia cittadinanza: italiana e slovena.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

In questo episodio della serie Storia orale della diplomazia italiana l'Ambasciatore Massimo Spinetti ripercorre una carriera avviata nel 1967 tra Lagos durante la guerra del Biafra, Stoccolma e Canberra, fino agli incarichi di capo missione a Lubiana, Panama e Vienna. Emergono sfide complesse come il negoziato con la Slovenia nel percorso verso l'Unione Europea, la candidatura italiana al Consiglio di Sicurezza, la tutela delle comunità all'estero e la riforma degli Istituti Italiani di Cultura. Un racconto che intreccia diplomazia bilaterale e multilaterale, innovazione tecnologica e centralità dei rapporti personali nel servizio dello Stato.

In the second episode of the year, our co-hosts Gabriel Hedengren (@ghedengren) and Javid Ibad (@javidibad) discuss instability in the Starmer Cabinet, the latest developments in Dutch government formation, and a snap election in Aragonia. They then recap the results of the Portuguese presidential election before previewing a competitive contest in Slovenia. 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

Trevor Cunnington reads his poem "Banlieue Blues," and Richard Jackson reads his poem "The Centurion's Report," from our current Winter 2026 issue.Trevor Cunnington is a writer/artist/educator who lives in Toronto. They are the poetry editor of KayTell Ink, and their work has appeared in Poetry Super Highway, The Orchards Poetry Journal, Literary Heist, BlazeVox, God's Cruel Joke, and others. You can find them on Instagram @trevorcunnington.Richard Jackson is the author of eighteen books of poems as well as a dozen of essays, interviews, translations, and editions. Winner of Guggenheim, Fulbright, NE, NEH, and The Order Of Freedom from the President of Slovenia, his poems have been translated into seventeen languages.

It's EV News Briefly for Thursday 26 February 2026, everything you need to know in less than 5 minutes if you haven't got time for the full show.Patreon supporters fund this show, get the episodes ad free, as soon as they're ready and are part of the EV News Daily Community. You can be like them by clicking here: https://www.patreon.com/EVNewsDaily EV LIST PRICES FALL AS GAS GUZZLER PRICES RISENew EV list prices (excluding Tesla) dropped 2.3%, or roughly $1,500, from an average of $63,327 in September 2025 to $61,860 in January 2026, while average new gas-powered vehicle prices rose 2.5% to $47,427 over the same period. The sharpest cuts came after the federal EV tax credit expired, with the Hyundai IONIQ 5 leading the slide at a 13.8% drop of over $7,000, followed by the Chevrolet Equinox EV at nearly $4,000 off — six models in total posted drops above 5%. FORD TEASES EUROPE CAR RETURN AFTER FIESTA, FOCUSFord CEO Jim Farley used the Q4 2025 earnings call to signal "exciting plans" for passenger cars in Europe, framing the comeback as a selective, profitable return to specific segments rather than a volume land grab. Two new EVs built on Renault's Ampere platform are expected in the subcompact segment from the Ford–Renault partnership, with new passenger cars set to start arriving in 2027 under a new dedicated Europe passenger-car leadership role. UBER EXPANDS EV RIDES ACROSS EIGHT UK CITIESUber has rolled out its EV ride option to eight more UK cities — Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Edinburgh, Cambridge, Belfast and Merseyside — at standard UberX prices, after falling short of its pledge to run an all-electric London fleet by end-2025. Only 40% of London miles are now covered by EVs, with UK General Manager Andrew Brem citing charging access as "the biggest barrier," prompting Uber to announce driver support measures including discounted home and public charging in partnership with Pod Point. BMW TALKS PRICE FLOOR TO DODGE EU MINI DUTYBMW and the European Commission are in advanced talks to replace the EU's 20.7% countervailing duty on China-made Mini BEVs with a minimum import price agreement, according to Handelsblatt — covering the Mini Cooper Electric and Mini Aceman, both built at BMW's Zhangjiagang joint venture with Great Wall Motor. The approach would mirror the "price undertaking" the EU accepted from Volkswagen Anhui in early February, which freed the Cupra Tavascan from countervailing duties in exchange for a confidential price floor, volume cap and EU investment commitments. EU CITY BUS SALES HIT 60% ZERO-EMISSIONSix in ten new city buses registered across the EU in 2025 were zero-emission — 56% battery-electric and 4% fuel cell — a dramatic jump from just 12% when the Clean Vehicles Directive was adopted in 2019. Five member states hit 100% zero-emission city bus sales in 2025 (Bulgaria, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia and Slovenia), and Transport & Environment says a fully zero-emission EU city bus market is achievable as early as 2028.​MG2 SET FOR 2027 UK LAUNCH AT £20,000MG will enter the electric supermini segment in 2027 with the all-new MG2, targeting a starting price of around £20,000 (~$25,200), to take on rivals including the Renault 5, Citroën e-C3, Fiat Grande Panda and the incoming VW ID. Polo. The car will use the newer E3 architecture from the MG4 Urban, run front-wheel drive with a torsion-beam rear axle for cost efficiency, and feature a 12.8-inch touchscreen with physical climate controls — a reveal is expected in the second half of 2026. MG CONFIRMS MGS9 PHEV SEVEN-SEATER FOR UKMG will launch the MGS9 plug-in hybrid SUV in the UK later in 2026 as its new flagship, offering three full adult-sized rows and targeting rivals such as the Peugeot 5008, Kia Sorento and Skoda Kodiaq at a value-led price point. The model already holds a five-star Euro NCAP rating and could reach UK showrooms as early as summer 2026, extending MG's line-up to 11 models. AUSTRALIA NVES DATA SHOWS HYBRIDS DO THE HEAVY LIFTAustralia's National Vehicle Emissions Standard published its first half-year performance data (July–December 2025), showing EVs made up roughly 12% of new vehicles supplied, with about two-thirds of manufacturers — including BYD and Polestar — meeting their fleet-wide emissions targets. Petrol- and hybrid-focused brands such as Mazda and Hyundai fell short and face penalties if they don't improve, while the data reveals that near-term emissions gains are leaning more on efficient hybrids than on full EVs. LECTRON ADAPTERS WIN UL 2252 SAFETY CERTIFICATIONLectron has earned UL 2252 safety certification across its full range of EV charging adapters — covering J3400, CCS1 and J1772 in both AC and DC variants — with its two DC adapters handling up to 500 amps at 1,000 volts for peak power of 500 kW, and built-in thermal sensors that trigger derating if heat rises during fast charging. The certification comes as the North American charging landscape remains split between NACS and CCS1 on DC networks and J1772 on AC infrastructure, making a certified bridging adapter an increasingly essential tool for EV drivers navigating the transition.

Discover why Slovenia's real estate market is capturing investor attention, from coastal property premiums to evolving rental regulations. We explore yields, appreciation potential, and what foreign buyers need to know before diving in. 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/

Residents and students learn from others about original motivation, long-haul stamina, pearls and pitfalls of living in community, debt, vision for one’s next step to the nations, and helping the needy now tensioned with investing in education to help others later.

Yugoslavia was important for China's identity-building, development, and world-making. The post-Yugoslav-Chinese relations are very much shaped by Yugoslavia. A new book spotlights the history and the present of China's involvement with (ex)Yugoslavia.With Anastas Vangeli (University of Ljubljana, Slovenia) and Dragan Pavlićević (Xi'an Jiaotong - Liverpool University, Suzhou, China).* * * On Remembering Yugoslavia PLUS: an extended, ad-free episode; exclusive for Yugoblok members. * * * Remembering Yugoslavia is a Yugoblok podcast exploring the memory of a country that no longer exists. Created, produced, and hosted by Peter Korchnak.Show notes and transcript: Yugoblok.com/Yugochina/Instagram: @rememberingyugoslavia & @yugo.blokJOIN YUGOBLOKSupport the show

US Govt Orders Citizens Out of Lebanon As Israel, Hezbollah New War Buildshttps://osazuwaakonedo.news/us-govt-orders-citizens-out-of-lebanon-as-israel-hezbollah-new-war-builds/#Saida #Israel #Lebanon #Syria #US United States, US Government under the leadership of President Donald Trump has ordered its citizens out of Lebanon with the non emergency citizens specially warned to avoid traveling to southern Lebanon, although the US Embassy in Beirut never mentioned Israel and Hezbollah possible new war in the Middle East as the reason for its action, but there are strong indications that the America government took the decision because of the possible military conflicts in the region, according to the US government, It do not want America citizens to travel to Lebanon due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, and the risk of armed conflict, stating that, some areas, especially near the borders, have increased risk, while information available on Monday indicated that Hezbollah is preparing to resume retaliatory strikes against Israel by rejecting US ceasefire deal as Israel Defense Forces, IDF continued airstrikes on Beirut, this, a joint press statement signed and made available on Monday by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Foreign Ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Federative Republic of Brazil, the French Republic, the Kingdom of Denmark, the Republic of Finland, the Republic of Iceland, the Republic of Indonesia, Ireland, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, the Kingdom of Norway, the State of Palestine, the Portuguese Republic, the State of Qatar, the Republic of Slovenia, the Kingdom of Spain, the Kingdom of Sweden, the Republic of Türkiye, and the Secretary Generals of the League of Arab States and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation described the current action of Israel in the middle east as expansionist agenda, and, also on Monday, the Israel Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu appears before Israeli Lawmakers at the Knesset and said Israel don't know what the days might be, but they are prepared for any scenario, adding, if Iran attack Israel, Israel will respond with a force Iranian government will never imagined, also, Iran Observer news media in a tweet published on Monday, stated that oil companies around the world are currently advising their staff not to travel to Saudi Arabia, the U.A.E, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar unless absolutely necessary. #OsazuwaAkonedoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/osazuwaakonedo--4980924/support.Kindly support us for more productivity and efficiency in news delivery.Visit our donation page: DonateYou can also use our Mobile app for more news in different formats: CLICK TO DOWNDLOAD ON GOOGLE PLAY STORE 

Apply to work with us: https://fit4lifeacademy.health/vsl-page Download my FREE Nutrition for Fat Loss eBook:   https://fit4lifeacademy.health/blueprint Follow Luka Hocevar: https://www.instagram.com/lukahocevar/ In this episode, I sit down with strength coach Luka Hocevar to break down what actually matters when it comes to getting stronger, building muscle, and staying consistent long term. We go beyond workouts and talk about the mindset behind real progress. Luka shares his journey from growing up in Slovenia to becoming a coach, and how discipline, identity, and personal challenges shaped the way he approaches training and life.  We also dive into what most people get wrong when it comes to fitness. We talk about consistency vs intensity, why most programs fail for busy people, how to structure your training in a realistic way, and the key principles that actually move the needle without overcomplicating everything. This episode isn't about chasing perfect programs or doing more. It's about understanding what truly works, how to simplify your approach, and how to build something you can actually sustain. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by training advice or stuck trying to balance fitness with real life, this episode will give you a much clearer way to think about it.

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

Have you longed to integrate your Christian faith into your patient care—on the mission field abroad, in your work in the US, and during your training? Are you not sure how to do this in a caring, ethical, sensitive, and relevant manner? This “working” session will explore the ethical basis for spiritual care and provide you with professional, timely, and proven practical methods to care for the whole person in the clinical setting. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qpah9kh1lttg6cm1jjop9/Bob-Mason-Ethics-of-Spiritual-Care-revised.pptx?rlkey=0emve2ja8282nv8xc4uinq1hg&st=9033htwx&dl=0

Dan, James and Andy discuss YOUR facts, including Sisyphus, Slovenia and Southern Comfort. We also learn what Kenny G thought when he met Dan. And we name eight more Friend of the Podcast fact custodians. Join Club Fish for ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content at apple.co/nosuchthingasafish or nosuchthingasafish.com/patreon

Slovenia sits at a crossroads of Europe – where the Alps meet the Pannonian Plain and where a short Adriatic coastline opens onto the wider Mediterranean world.From Lake Bled and its island church to ancient pagan traditions and Ljubljana's legendary dragon, Slovenia is steeped in myth and memory.In this episode, we are joined by Dr Lauren Mackay, an historian of Early Modern Europe, as she examines how geography and power intertwined to shape Slovenia's identity across the centuries.Academy Travel is a leading specialist in small-group cultural tours, allowing you to travel with like-minded companions and learn from internationally renowned experts. Like our podcast, our tours are designed to appeal to travellers with a strong interest in history, archaeology, architecture, the visual arts and the performing arts.Learn more here - https://academytravel.com.au/

This Valentine's Day, we invite you to step into one of the most extraordinary love stories in contemporary art — a story where passion became performance and devotion became artistic legacy. In this intimate and thought-provoking episode of Feel Slovenia the podcast, we explore the powerful intersection of love, risk and radical creativity.At its heart is Art Vital, the landmark exhibition at Cukrarna in Ljubljana, which traces the groundbreaking collaborative work of Marina Abramović and Ulay, who were partners in life as much as in art — living nomadically in a van, placing absolute trust in one another and testing the limits of endurance, vulnerability and connection. In this deeply personal conversation, Marina Abramović, arguably the world's most famous living artist, reflects on how they met, how their creative alliance took shape, and what it meant to make art at a time when performance had no market, no clear institutional support and no safety net. What drove them forward was a shared vision — radical, uncompromising and profoundly human.The episode also illuminates Slovenia's vibrant contemporary art landscape — from Moderna galerija and the Museum of Contemporary Art Metelkova in Ljubljana to the forthcoming museum in Bled — underscoring the country's growing role as a compelling cultural destination in Europe.Feel Slovenia the Podcast is brought to you by the Slovenian Tourist Board and hosted by Dr Noah Charney.Sound Production: Urska Charney For more inspirational content, check out www.slovenia.info and our social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Tripadvisor.

Concursurile de sărituri cu schiurile de la trambulina normală de la Jocurile olimpice nu aveau cum să nu se soldeze cu surprize. La individual, pe primul loc s-a situat un german care recunoaște că are frică de înălțime. În proba mixtă de sărituri, românii au terminat pe locul 12, ceea ce este încurajator ținând cont că Festivalul Olimpic al Tineretului European se va organiza la anul la Brașov. La Jocurile olimpice de iarnă de la Milano-Cortina avem parte de performanțe uimitoare. De exemplu, Philipp Raimund, a devenit campion olimpic la sărituri cu schiurile deși nu era considerat favorit. Ce-i drept, germanul concurează la cel mai înalt nivel din 2019, dar nu a obținut niciodată vreo victorie în Cupa Mondială sau alte competiții importante. Cele mai bune rezultate ale sale au fost 4 prezențe pe podium, prea puțin pentru ca cineva să-l fi inclus pe lista favoriților la Predazzo, acolo unde se desfășoară săriturile. În plus, în sesiunea de antrenamente, Raimund a avut rezultate modeste. La concurs însă, exact când a contat cel mai mult, a reușit să-și depășească limitele. Sportivul originar din Oberstdorf, în vârstă de 25 de ani, a impresionat prin constanță și execuții sigure, cu sărituri de 102 și 106,5 metri, suficiente pentru a-l propulsa pe cea mai înaltă treaptă a podiumului olimpic. Philippe are frică de înălțime! Ceea ce depășește orice imaginație este faptul că Philippe stă rău la un capitol la care toți cei care s-au apucat de acest sport nu au vreo problemă. Germanul, are, nici mai mult nici mai puțin, rău de înălțime. Boala se numește acrofobie și o suferă cei care au o teamă intensă de situații care implică înălțimi, cum ar fi să se afle pe munte, la un etaj înalt într-o clădire sau când folosesc o scară. Chiar Philippe a recunoscut că are această fobie, una care în trecut l-a împiedicat să ia startul în anumite competiții. Ultima dată când s-a retras din cauza fricii de înălțime a fost acum mai puțin de un an, la o etapă de Cupă Mondială, cea de la Planica în Slovenia. Atunci, neamțul a explicat că pe trambulinele mici, cum a fost și cea de la Predazzo, nu prea are probleme, dar când trebuie să sară de pe trambulinele foarte mari, care se folosesc mai ales la Cupa Mondială, în concursurile de zbor cu schiurile, uneori nu-și mai poate controla corpul. El a povestit că de obicei e sigur pe el, dar sunt și situații când are probleme la zbor. Practic, corpul său reacționează fără să-l poată controla și de aceea nu riscă în condițiile în care nu știe dacă mai este el pilotul. Dacă poate reacționa sau se lasă în voia sorții. Vă dați seama cât de umilitor este pentru un săritor să ia telescaunul și la coborâre, nu numai la urcare. Cum s-or uita ceilalți competitori la el? Raimund a obținut rezultatul carierei La Pedrazzo pe trambulina normală de 90 de metri, Philippe Raimund nu a avut nicio problemă cu frica de înălțime, ba chiar a obținut rezultatul carierei cu un total de 274,1 puncte. Acesta l-a depășit cu 3,4 puncte pe Kacper Tomasiak, un polonez de numai 19 ani, care nu ajunsese niciodată nici măcar în manșa a doua a unei etape din Cupa Mondială. Bronzul a fost împărțit de un japonez și un elvețian care nu sunt în top 10. Slovenul Domen Prevc, marele favorit, a terminat abia pe locul 6. Deși e clar că alcătuirea podiumului în primul concurs masculin de la Jocuri e o surpriză, rezultatul are o explicație. În Cupa Mondială se concurează foarte rar pe trambuline atât de mici cum e cea normală de la Predazzo, astfel că marile staruri cum ar fi Prevc, Kobayashi, Lanisek, Tschofenig, Hoerl sau Kraft nu sunt obișnuite și nu reușesc să se adapteze la timp. Aceștia își pot lua revanșa în concursul pe trambulina mare, cea de 160 de metri, de la Jocurile Olimpice, care va avea loc luni, 16 februarie. România pe locul 12 la proba pe echipe mixte Cât despre români, aceștia au obținut un rezultat onorabil în proba de echipe mixte la sărituri cu schiurile, pe trambulina normală HS107, aceeași pe care a evoluat și germanul Raimund la individual. România a ocupat locul 12, un loc obținut după prima manșă, cu 393,1 puncte, ratând calificarea în manșa finală în care au intrat primii 8. Este pentru prima dată la o ediție de Jocuri Olimpice, când România a aliniat la start o echipă completă în această probă mixtă, unde a reușit să califice câte doi sportivi, atât la feminin, cât și la masculin. Echipa a fost formată din doi sportivi cu experiență olimpică: Daniela Toth, aflată la a treia participare la Jocuri, și Daniel Cacina, cu două prezențe la Olimpiadele albe. Alături de ei au concurat doi sportivi care au trăit pentru prima dată emoțiile unei întreceri olimpice: Mihnea Spulber și Delia Folea. Toți cei patru au contribuit cu câte o săritură și au arătat că pot face față atmosferei și rigorilor unei competiții olimpice. Acest rezultat marchează o premieră și dă mari speranțe pentru viitor, având în vedere că suntem la prima participare de acest gen, iar la anul, la Festivalul olimpic al tineretului european care se va desfășura în România, săritorii români pot obține rezultate bune pe trambulina de la Râșnov.

Katja Hrobat Virloget"Esodo. Il silenzio di chi resta"Traduzione Lucia Gaja ScuteriBottega Errante Edizioniwww.bottegaerranteedizioni.itIo avevo chiesto a casa, avevo fatto delle domande, me lo ricordo, nel '54, '55, perché in prima elementare eravamo in quarantatré, ma ogni giorno mancava qualcuno. E io tornavo a casa e dicevo: “Mamma, non c'è questo e questo, non c'è Vinicio, non c'è Lucio, non c'è più Maria, ma dove sono andati?”. “Ah, sì” mi diceva “vedrai che torneranno”. Ma io ero piccola, vivevamo molto isolati… Guardi, ora le dirò una cosa: io l'esodo l'ho scoperto soltanto quando ho letto i libri di Tomizza. E questo all'Università di Belgrado! Non se ne parlava, ecco.Un'antropologa e ricercatrice indaga le memorie dei rimasti dopo l'esodo: uomini e donne che nei turbolenti anni del secondo dopoguerra non hanno lasciato l'Istria assieme a gran parte della comunità italiana per raggiungere l'Italia; persone che sono rimaste in Jugoslavia e da maggioranza sono diventate minoranza. Voci scomode sia per chi vorrebbe raccontare l'esodo solo come migrazione di vittime sia per chi invece lo intende solo come opzione di scelta. Voci ridotte al silenzio per decenni che finalmente raccontano la propria storia.Nel complesso mosaico di ciò che è stato l'esodo giuliano-dalmata, si inserisce ora un tassello mancante: il racconto dei destini delle persone comuni che rimasero, che si adattarono, che ricostruirono una società assieme a coloro che arrivarono dall'interno della Jugoslavia a colonizzare il “selvaggio West” istriano.Un racconto composto da testimonianze toccanti, raccolte in dieci anni con rigoroso metodo antropologico nell'area litoranea slovena e con un obiettivo principale: abbandonare gli stereotipi e lasciare finalmente parlare il silenzio.Katja Hrobat Virloget  (Koper/Capodistria, 1976) Professoressa ordinaria e direttrice del dipartimento di Antropologia e Studi culturali della facoltà di Studi umanistici dell'Università del Litorale di Koper/Capodistria. Nelle sue ricerche, spesso di carattere interdisciplinare, si occupa di migrazioni e movimenti della popolazione, memoria, identità, patrimonio, folklore e mitologia.Lucia Gaja Scuteri (Lubiana, 1985) Traduttrice freelance e mediatrice culturale. Dopo la laurea in Lingua e letteratura slovena presso l'Università degli Studi di Napoli “L'Orientale”, consegue il dottorato in Storia contemporanea e Linguistica slovena presso l'Università del Litorale di Koper/Capodistria. Si occupa di promozione della letteratura slovena in Italia e all'estero. Per Bottega Errante Edizioni ha tradotto Bestiario di confine di Primož Sturman. Vive tra Napoli, Slovenia e Irlanda.Diventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/il-posto-delle-parole--1487855/support.IL POSTO DELLE PAROLEascoltare fa pensarehttps://ilpostodelleparole.it/

Those who hope to honor God and advance Jesus' Kingdom face powerful opposition from spiritual, physical, and psychological enemies. Successful launching and long term fruitfulness depends on recognizing and, in dependence on the Holy Spirit, waging war against those enemies.

On February 16 Netflix will release “Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model” — a three-part series on the controversial modelling competition. Tyra Banks, the supermodel who hosted the show, features prominently in the ANTM documentary, along with former judges and coaches Jay Manuel, Nigel Barker and Miss J. We look at why Tyra might want to offer her own take on past controversies. Melania Trump, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and Billie Eilish are among other celebrities who feature in documentaries, docu-series or concert films. But why are these celebrity docs so popular — and what's the business motivation behind them? BBC reporter William Lee Adams joins us to explain.We also discuss “Melania,” which follows First Lady of the United States Melania Trump during the twenty days leading up to President Donald Trump's inauguration in January 2025. During the film she discusses her background as an immigrant from Slovenia and the painful loss of her mother Amalija Knavs. The film also captures intimate moments within the Trump family, helping showcase the president as a person rather than a politician. We assess whether the sympathetic portrayal will change opinions in a divided America.And what about music stars? We look at how concert films — Beyoncé's “Renaissance: The Film,” Billie Eilish's “Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour” and Taylor Swift's “The Eras Tour” — can help singers mythologise themselves while also bringing in a lot of revenue. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Iqra Farooq Producers: William Lee Adams, Emily Horler and Mora Morrison Video Journalist: Baldeep Chahal Editor: Verity Wilde

BONUS Here is the first episode of our NEW sister podcast, Time4Littles. We want to teach "the positive insights of Eden" to our youngest generation. The Time4Littles Podcast is the newest way to do so! John Newton our first guest is a lifelong teacher of kids little and big. He was founding Administrator of Southwest Christian High School and later founded a K-12 School in Ljubljana, Slovenia!Bruce and John explore all the ways to bring up the next generation. We introduce plans for our new Christian micro schools called Eden Family Schoolhouses! More here: EdenSchoolhouse.com and here: https://www.myktis.com/community-partners/eden-family-schoolhouse/ The Tru316 Foundation (www.Tru316.com) is the home of The Eden Podcast with Bruce C. E. Fleming where we “true” the verse of Genesis 3:16. The Tru316 Message is that “God didn't curse Eve (or Adam) or limit woman in any way.” Once Genesis 3:16 is made clear the other passages on women and men become clear too. You are encouraged to access the episodes of Seasons 1-11 of The Eden Podcast for teaching on the seven key passages on women and men. Are you a reader? We invite you to get from Amazon the four books by Bruce C. E. Fleming in The Eden Book Series (Tru316.com/trubooks). Would you like to support the work of the Tru316 Foundation? You can become a Tru Partner here: www.Tru316.com/partner

Kate Adie introduces stories from the Gaza-Egypt border, Cuba, Bangladesh, Ukraine and Slovenia.The Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt reopened this week after being mainly kept shut since Israel captured the Gazan side in 2024. It's opening has brought relief to many Palestinians who see it as a lifeline to the world. However, there has been frustration over delays and the small number of people being allowed through each day. Yolande Knell has been following developments.Outside Venezuela, nowhere was last month's US military action in Caracas felt more keenly than in Cuba. Venezuela has helped prop up the Communist-run island for twenty-five years, with subsidised supplies of crude oil. Will Grant reports from Havana on the island's growing economic crisis.Bangladesh goes to the polls next week in its first election since a student uprising forced the previous Prime Minister, Sheikh Hasina, to flee for India. However, a new student-led political party is already in crisis. Azadeh Moshiri reports from Dhaka.Ukraine continues to endure heavy Russian bombardment of its energy grid - in the capital more than a thousand buildings are still without power. But locals are finding innovative ways to keep warm amid freezing temperatures, as Abdujalil Abdurasulov discovered at a disco on a frozen river.The Winter Olympic Games in Milan-Cortina are officially underway and one of Europe's smallest countries is hoping to fly higher than the rest. Guy De Launey met the Slovenian brother and sister who are favourites for ski-jumping gold.Producer: Serena Tarling Production coordinators: Katie Morrison and Sophie Hill Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith

Longtime Patron and returning guest Rory Cox Zoomed-in all the way from Slovenia to discuss Athens, Georgia band Drive-By Truckers and their incendiary 2026 album, 'American Band'. Overtly political - and as timely today as the day it was released - this is protest music with the guitars turned to eleven! Songs discussed in this episode: The KKK Took My Baby Away (Ramones cover) - Drive-By Truckers; Simple Man - Lynyrd Skynyrd; Ronnie and Neil - Drive-By Truckers; Green Grass & High Tides - The Outlaws; Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd; I Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You) - Aretha Franklin; Ramon Casiano, Darkened Flags on the Cusp of Dawn - Drive-By Truckers; The South's Gonna Do It Again - Charlie Daniels Band; Surrender Under Protest, Guns Of Umpqua, Filthy and Fried, When The Sun Don't Shine - Drive-By Truckers; A Good Idea - Sugar; Kinky Hypocrite - Drive-By Truckers; Dead Flowers - The Rolling Stones; Ever South, Dead, Drunk and Naked - Drive-By Truckers; Cover Me Up - Jason Isbell; What It Means, Once They Banned Imagine, Baggage, Every Mother's Son (Lynyrd Skynyrd cover) - Drive-By Truckers 

Snow here isn't background scenery; it's a way of life. In this episode, we step into Slovenia's winter pulse, where ski jumping is a family ritual, weekends revolve around the forecast, and visitors are welcomed not just as guests, but as participants. From the lively slopes of Kranjska Gora and Krvavec to the serene cross-country trails of Pokljuka and the valley beauty of Jezersko, we explore the most accessible, rewarding ways to ski, glide, sled, and enjoy winter – without the crowds.Two elite athletes, both with their family roots from Gorenjska, a region named among the Best Places to Go in Europe in 2026 by Condé Nast Traveler, guide us through this landscape from opposite sides of the Atlantic.Hockey legend Anže Kopitar, who built his career in the United States, shares what he recommends to friends when they visit Slovenia: basing themselves in Bled or Ljubljana, day-tripping across Gorenjska, and balancing crisp mountain mornings with riverside coffee and Michelin-starred dinners. He reflects on bringing the Stanley Cup to Lake Bled and explains why Slovenia's small size is one of its greatest strengths – where the sea, the Alps, and the capital city are all within easy reach.We also head to Planica, Slovenia's iconic ski-flying valley, where visitors can walk beneath the legendary hill, tour the Nordic Museum, experience indoor skydiving, or zipline across the valley for a ski jumper's-eye view.Slalom racer Lila Lapanja offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at elite alpine skiing. Raised in Lake Tahoe and now competing for Slovenia, she speaks openly about her decision to return to her roots and join the Slovenian national ski team. She shares her personal life story, her strong USA–Slovenia connection, and what it takes to run a lean, independent “Team Lila” – from coaching and ski service to logistics and mental preparation. We dive into race-day details: breathing cues at the start gate, trusting feel as light and ruts shift, and how hundredths of a second can define an entire season. If you're planning a winter holiday, think Slovenia: come for the snow, stay for the culture, and leave with a new respect for mountains that shape everyday life.Enjoyed the show? Subscribe, share it with a friend who loves winter, and leave a quick review to help others find us. Feel Slovenia the Podcast is brought to you by the Slovenian Tourist Board and hosted by Dr Noah Charney.Sound Production: Urska Charney For more inspirational content, check out www.slovenia.info and our social media channels, including Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn and Tripadvisor.

Cleveland Kurentovanje Northeast Ohio is home to the largest population of Slovenians outside of Slovenia, roughly 47,000 people. It's no surprise that it's also home to the largest winter festival celebrating Slovenian arts and culture outside of that European country. Cleveland Kurentovanje, also known as the Slovenian Mardi Gras, begins this weekend. Its a multi-day festival that celebrates the end of winter and the beginning of spring. The festival has been volunteer-run for 14 years, and is a program of the Slovenian Museum and Archives, which has a new exhibit part of the festival celebrating the life and legacy of one famous Clevelander of Slovenian and Serbian heritage — George Voinovich, who was a Republican mayor of Cleveland, governor of Ohio and U.S. senator. The exhibit is called "Together We Can Do It!" and honors Voinovich's passion for public service and global cooperation. On Thursday's "Sound of Ideas," we'll learn more about the festival and exhibit by hearing from some of the organizers joining me in studio. Guests: - Suzana Češarek, Consul General of the Republic of Slovenia in Cleveland - Greg Nosan, President, Slovenian Museum & Archives - Kathy Walters, Member, Cleveland Kurentavanje Executive Committee Terry Pluto's new book on the Browns Sports commentator Terry Pluto has a new book out that builds on previous releases "False Start" and "Browns Blues" and arrives at another turning point for the Browns. With a new head coach, a reshuffled team, and a new stadium on the way, Pluto explores the questions fans never stop asking, such as "Why can't the Browns find their quarterback?," "When will there be a Super Bowl run," and "Why does this team still inspire such fierce loyalty?" People may know Terry Pluto from his weekly "View from Pluto" segment with Ideastream "All Things Considered" host Amanda Rabinowitz. He's also a longtime columnist for The Plain Dealer, and formerly for the Akron Beacon Journal. Pluto will talk about his new book, and the moment Browns fans find themselves in. Guest: - Terry Pluto, Sports Commentator & Author, "Why Can't This Team Just Find a Quarterback?” The Menu: Sports Bars Later in the show, regardless of how they're playing, many folks still tune in to watch the Browns each week. And that's good news for Cleveland's bars and restaurants. Whether it's to watch that team win or lose, or watch a Guardians game in the summer, a Major League Soccer game or even just get a basket of chicken wings, the sports bar remains a reliable fixture in Northeast Ohio. But is the sports bar still just cheap Budweiser's and guys yelling at a TV, or is it morphing into something else? On this week's installment of "The Menu," our food series in collaboration with Cleveland Magazine, we'll discuss a new sports bar in Lakewood, just ahead of the Olympics kicking off this Friday, and the Superbowl taking place on Sunday. Guests: - Will Hollingsworth, Owner, Buildings and Food

Russian-state hackers, identified as APT28, exploited a Microsoft Office vulnerability, CVE-2026-21509, within 48 hours of a security update, compromising devices in diplomatic, maritime, and transport organizations across several countries. The attack used encrypted exploits and payloads executed in memory to evade detection. The campaign began on January 28, targeting organizations in nine countries, including Poland, Slovenia, and Ukraine, affecting defense ministries, transportation operators, and diplomatic entities.Learn more on this news by visiting us at: https://greyjournal.net/news/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're going to the Slovenian coast this week during the final years Yugoslavia with Ana Schnabl.  Dunja has finally launched her literary career, but the shadow and spectre of her brother's death haunts both her and her family. What happens when she returns to investigate her brother's death? And what happens when the truth becomes stranger than the fiction she writes? Ana Schnabl's novel is published by Divided Publishing. Ana is a Slovenian writer, and this is her second novel to be translated into English, by Rawley Grau. Her first novel to be translated into English was The Masterpiece, that time by David Limon. In Slovenia, she is a winner of Slovenia's prestigious literary prize, the Kresnik award. She's also a regular contributor to the journal The Guardian, writing on Balkan politics and culture. Get exclusive subscriber benefits from the Rippling Pages.  https://patreon.com/RipplingPagesPod?utm_medi Check out the Rippling Pages Bookshop and buy all the books featured on the Rippling Pages: https://uk.bookshop.org/shop/ripplingpagespod Interested in hosting your own podcast? Follow this link and find out how: https://www.podbean.com/ripplingpages  Episode Chapters 1.30 - Ana's based in Slovenia 2.35 - Fake crime novels 3.50 - Djuna's relationship with her dead brother. 5.30 - Why has Djuna returned? 7.30 - Family dynamics.  9.00 - Rockstars and the Slovene transition 10.35 - Michael Jackson 13.30 - a fake crime novel 15.00 - Rippling Pages Bookshop 16.00 - Not liking modernist novels 19.45 - Writing cerebral characters 21.00 - Sentimental feelings about home 24.15 - Ice cream and the Adriatic coast 27.30 - Not believing in legacies. 30.30 sitting with unpleasant people. 31.50 - who helps Djuna. 33.45 - Smoking   Reference Points Agatha Christie  Marcel Proust Virginia Woolf

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