Podcasts about Tbilisi

Christian Goiny reagiert mit politischem Klartexte auf den Grundsteuer-Schock. Und auch sonst hat es diese Folge in sich. Zoe und Jessie haben CDU-Politiker Christian Goiny ans Tresenmikro geholt und mit ihm über die massiven Grundsteuer-Erhöhungen seit Januar 2025 gesprochen – und warum diese viele Clubs und Kulturorte an den Rand der Existenz bringen könnten. Goiny teilt klare Kritik an Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg und liefert seine Sicht auf die politischen Versäumnisse im Umgang mit dem RAW, Yaam & Co. Außerdem: TXL ruft! Die Bewerbungsphase zur Bespielung der Modellfläche ist offiziell eröffnet – ab sofort könnt ihr eure Konzepte einreichen und mitgestalten, wie temporäre Kulturflächen in Berlin aussehen können. Don't sleep on this! Und: Unsere Zoe ist frisch zurück aus Tbilisi – mit jeder Menge Eindrücken, Begegnungen und Inspirationen aus der georgischen Clubszene im Gepäck. Wir sprechen über kulturelle Allianzen, subkulturelle Perspektiven und warum der Blick über den Berliner Tellerrand gerade so wichtig ist. Jetzt reinhören – es lohnt sich.

In EVN Report's news roundup for the week of March April 18: Baku ramps up so-called “Zangezur Corridor” rhetoric; Armenian and Azerbaijani diplomats meet in Ankara and Tbilisi; Pashinyan continues to push peace agenda, and Vardan Ghukasyan reclaims Gyumri mayoralty.

BLNDFLD is part of a new wave of artists giving deep techno a more textured, introspective edge. Hailing from Tbilisi and co-running Spira Records, he's been quietly building a reputation through releases on labels like Bahn, Circular Limited, and Indefinite Pitch. His sound is patient and immersive, built on subtle shifts, rich atmospheres, and grooves that pull you in rather than push. Whether he's behind the decks at Bassiani or Laut in Barcelona, there's a consistent thread: a focus on flow, mood, and storytelling that runs deeper than just the tracklist. His mix for "Delayed with…" fits that ethos perfectly. It's smooth, layered, and full of movement, balancing broken tribal rhythms with dubby textures and just enough melody to keep things bright. There's a kind of quiet confidence in how it unfolds, like it knows exactly where it's going without rushing to get there. It feels made for those first warm days of spring - windows down, sun out, maybe a rooftop gathering in full swing. If you're looking for a mix that hits that sweet spot between deep listening and casual vibe, this one's got you covered. https://soundcloud.com/blndfld https://www.instagram.com/blindfold_____/ https://blindfld.bandcamp.com Follow us on social media: https://soundcloud.com/itsdelayed https://linktr.ee/delayed https://www.delayed.nyc https://www.facebook.com/itsdelayed https://www.instagram.com/_____delayed https://www.youtube.com/@_____delayed Contact us: info@delayed.nyc

At just 17 years and eight months, Mamadou Sakho became Paris Saint Germain - and Ligue 1's - youngest ever captain. A move to Liverpool followed where he would earn the nickname ‘The Killer'. Now plying his trade in Tbilisi, Georgia while managing a successful property business, Sakho joins John Obi Mikel to look back on his nomadic career. The no-nonsense defender gives his verdict on Steven Gerrard's infamous slip. Did it cost Liverpool the title? Who was his toughest opponent and what is Zlatan Ibrahimovic like as a team-mate? Sakho also has a message for Kylian Mbappé and outlines why he's never, EVER allowed to utter the words ‘Manchester United.' Don't miss it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Liberal Europe Podcast, Ricardo Silvestre (Movimento Liberal Social), welcomes back Amb. Nino Kalandadze, founder and executive director of the Chavchavadze Center in Tbilisi, Georgia. They talk about the situation on the country, the courage of Georgians fighting for a better future, and what we can all do to help.  This podcast is produced by the European Liberal Forum in collaboration with Movimento Liberal Social and Fundacja Liberté!, with the financial support of the European Parliament. Neither the European Parliament nor the European Liberal Forum are responsible for the content or for any use that be made of.

Ukrainians are better placed than their Western partners to decode the Russian negotiating style. Read by Helen Lloyd. Engelsberg Ideas is funded by the Axel and Margaret Ax:son Johnson Foundation for Public Benefit. Image: Street art in Tbilisi of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin playing chess. Credit: Georg Berg / Alamy Stock Photo

Nu drinkt hij met zijn vrienden nog koffie op een terras in Banja Luka. Maar hoelang kan de Bosnisch-Servische leider Milorad Dodik dat blijven doen? In februari is hij veroordeeld tot een jaar cel. Er volgde een arrestatiebevel. Maar vooralsnog loopt Dodik vrij rond en dook hij zelfs op in Israël en Moskou. Balkanjournalisten Marjolein Koster, journalist gespecialiseerd in de westelijke Balkan, en Marcel van der Steen, van de podcast de Balkanman, laten hun licht schijnen over Dodiks situatie. En ook over de man die druk kan zetten op Dodiks arrestatie, de Hoge Vertegenwoordiger van Bosnië en Herzegovina Christian Schmidt. Want kan Schmidt Dodik zo vrij laten rondlopen of tast dat zijn gezag aan? Natuurlijk leggen we ook even goed uit hoe het bestuur van Bosnie en Herzegovina eruit ziet. Dat is niet zo eenvoudig. Dus laat Marcel dat graag over aan Marjolein. Geen Balkanmop, maar wel een goeie mop van Joost uit Tbilisi. Misschien een goed middel tegen FSB-ondervraging. Geert Jan is er nog even niet bij. Hij komt bij de volgende aflevering terug als trotse vader van zijn pasgeboren Nina. Host: Floris Akkerman Balkanvrouw: Marjolein Koster Balkanman: Marcel van der Steen Humorist: Joost Bosman See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Faranak Amidi visits three places in Tbilisi, Georgia to find out more about its history and what's behind the current political turmoil in the country. The Parliament building has been the site of the recent protests, where people have been gathering for more than 100 days. The ‘Dezerter bazar' was said to be founded by deserters from the Czar's army, who came there to sell their equipment over 100 years ago. Now it's the biggest farmers market in Tbilisi. The history of the sulphur baths date back to the 5th century and Georgians have been coming here for generations to relax. With Nina Akhmeteli, Rayhan Demytrie and Maka Dzneladze. Presented by Faranak Amidi Produced by Hannah Dean and Caroline Ferguson(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

Belgrade, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, Athens, Bratislava, Rome, Istanbul. A wave of mass demonstrations has swept across Europe and is now taking hold in more and more countries.

Belgrade, Bucharest, Tbilisi, Budapest, Athens, Bratislava, Rome, Istanbul. A wave of mass demonstrations has swept across Europe and is now taking hold in more and more countries.

Jessie Granqvist är tillbaka i podden! Vi snackar bland annat om hennes starka koppling till (och arbete med) etiketten Northern Electronics och om den 8-timmarsspelning hon nyligen gjorde på den omtalade klubben Bassiani i Tbilisi, Georgien. Dessutom snackar vi om att hon proddat mycket musik sedan senast, som snart kommer att se dagens ljus. Och så hintar Mats och Özze om en liten poddnyhet.➢ Följ Jessie Granqvist: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessiegranqvist/Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jessiegranqvist ➢ Tack till ljudproduktionsbyrån Flickorna Larsson för att vi får spela in i era lokaler ➢ Supporta Dansmusikpodden via Patreon ➢ Snacka loss i vår Facebook-grupp ➢ Hitta oss på övriga plattformar via vår Linktree ➢ Mejla oss: dansmusikpodden@gmail.com

Georgia finds itself in political turmoil. For decades many Georgians have longed to be a part of the EU, feeling that their values align more closely than they do with neighbours such as Russia and Turkey. But the goverment, led by the conservative Georgian Dream party, has suspended talks to join the EU, in a move that critics say is kowtowing to Russia. Protests have been going on every day since November 2024. Journalists are left to navigate this complex picture as the country finds itself at a crucial moment, reckoning with its past relationship with Russia and its potential future relationship with Europe. BBC's Nina Akhmeteli, Rayhan Demytrie and Maka Dzneladze all live and work in Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. They discuss the current political situation and its cultural and historical backdrop.Presented by Feranak Amidi. Produced by Caroline Ferguson and Hannah Dean.(Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

„Președintele rus nu vrea pace, iar Trump nu își poate permite ca un ucigaș în masă laș să câștige,” iată declarații făcute de fostul premier britanic, Boris Johnson pentru Daily Mail și citate de presa ucraineană. Jurnaliștii din Ucraina mai scriu că nimeni nu are încredere că Rusia va respecta un acord de încetare a focului și va recurge la provocări. După Acordurile de la Minsk, Putin și-a încălcat cuvântul de cel puțin 25 de ori.  „Experiența ne arată că trebuie să ne așteptăm la provocări din partea Rusiei,” este un titlu din pravda.com.ua care citează un interviu acordat pentru presa ucraineană de ministrul afacerilor externe, Andriy Sybiga.„Experiența noastră amară a procesului de la Minsk” și a încetării focului stabilit la acea vreme, au fost cel puțin 25 (înțelegeri privind încetarea focului, n.r.) arată că (...) ar trebui să ne așteptăm imediat la provocări din partea rusă,” adaugă oficialul ucrainean.„Deci avem nevoie de un mecanism eficient de control obiectiv”, a spus Sybiga și a precizat că Ucraina a început deja să formeze o echipă națională „responsabilă cu dezvoltarea modalităților, a algoritmilor care să asigure acest proces”.„Putin nu vrea pace, iar Trump nu își poate permite ca un ucigaș în masă laș să câștige,” a declarat fostul premier al Marii Britanii, Boris Johnson într-un articol pentru pentru Daily Mail, citat de publicația Dzerkalo Tyzhnia (Oglinda Săptămânii în limba ucraineană).Condițiile de pace ale lui Putin nu sunt doar inacceptabile, ci arată și o lipsă de respect pentru dreptul internațional, spune Boris Johnson care subliniază că obiectivele Rusiei în acest război rămân neschimbate: Kremlinul urmărește să elimine independența Ucrainei, să stabilească un regim pro-rus la Kiev și să recâștige controlul asupra teritoriilor care au făcut parte odată din URSS. În plus, Moscova vrea să submineze unitatea NATO și să pună sub semnul întrebării influența Statelor Unite în lume.„Mai presus de toate, Putin vrea să ridiculizeze Statele Unite și să submineze hegemonia americană”, a mai spus Boris Johnson.Cum fentează protestatarii georgieni amenzile Umbrelă, pălărie de marinar, ochelari de soare și multe altele: participanții la proteste sunt mai inteligenți decât „camere inteligente,” citim în radiotavisupleba.ge, Europa Liberă în limba georgiană. Siteul publică un articol despre felul în care protestatarii încearcă să evite amenzile impuse de autoritățile pe care nu le recunosc, împotriva celor care protestează.„Amenda pentru blocarea unui drum este de 5000 GEL, cea de acoperire a feței este de 2000 GEL. Aș prefera să fiu amendat pentru că mi-am acoperit fața”, explică Nino în vârstă de 47 de ani, care a participat la protestele din ultimele săptămâni purtând mască, șapcă și glugă deasupra.În ciuda modificărilor aduse legii adunărilor și demonstrațiilor, care interzice, printre altele, acoperirea feței, majoritatea participanților la demonstrații au protestat recent de-a lungul bulevardului Rustaveli din Tbilisi cu fețele acoperite.Una dintre participantele la demonstrații, care iese în fiecare seară pe Bulevardul Roustavéli mărturisește: „Poate că arăt puțin ridicol, dar în mijlocul unui protest, orice este acceptabil ca deghizare. Nu trebuie să permitem ca amenzile contra noastră să îmbogățească statul, care folosește banii primiți nu pentru dezvoltarea țării, ci pentru propria bunăstare. Dacă am realizat ceva, fie că este vorba de sancțiuni, nerecunoașterea alegerilor, un guvern și un președinte ilegitim, este pentru că oamenii protestează continuu împotriva alegerilor trucate de acest guvern”, a spus femeia.Veaceslav Platon a fost arestat de autoritățile britaniceControversatul om de afaceri Veaceslav Platon, cercetat în R. Moldova în mai multe dosare penale, inclusiv în „Laundromat”, se află în custodia autorităților britanice. Precizarea a fost făcută de Violina Moraru, purtătoarea de cuvânt a Procuraturii Generale (PG), la solicitarea Ziarului de Gardă.Cererea privind extrădarea lui Veaceslav Platon, transmisă de PG autorităților britanice, urmează să fie examinată la mijlocul lunii aprilie.Veaceslav Platon, aflat de mai mulți ani la Londra, a fost reținut pe 13 martie de către autoritățile britanice pentru a fi extrădat în R. Moldova. Europa Plus este un proiect RFI România realizat în parteneriat cu Agenția Universitară a Francofoniei 

In Georgia da oltre cento giorni i manifestanti sono in piazza per contestare l'illegittimità delle scorse elezioni di novembre che hanno visto nuovamente vincere il partito “Sogno Georgiano”. Una resistenza civile che continua nonostante repressioni e arresti. Uno stallo politico che sta bloccando il paese e il suo governo, sempre più lontano dall'Europa e sempre più vicino a Mosca. A sostenere le proteste anche la presidente Salomé Zourabichvili, che ha visto scadere il suo mandato lo scorso dicembre ma non ha riconosciuto il suo successore, Mikheil Q'avelashvili. La incontriamo in esclusiva a Tbilisi

di Massimiliano Coccia | in collaborazione con Linkiesta | Rassegna stampa del 17 03 2025 Sabato a Roma 50.000 persone hanno manifestato per l'Europa. Rivendicazione generica ma in tempi di magra meglio di niente. A Belgrado, Budapest e Tbilisi si è scesi in piazza per l'Europa e contro Putin, sintomo che paese vai piazza che trovi ma che quando l' autocrazia bussa alla tua porta non hai altre scelte che proteggere la democrazia. In Italia quando lo capiremo invece di perderci in leziosità?

Cześć, w najnowszym odcinku serii Powojnie zaglądam do historii Gruzji, a dokładniej jednego z ważniejszych jej epizodów w XX wieku . Otóż w 1956 roku w Tbilisi i innych gruzińskich miastach doszło do protestów, których uczestnicy domagali się zakończenia kampanii oczerniającej Stalina. W lutym Nikita Chruszczow wygłosił referat w którym wskazał błędy i wypaczenia kultu jednostki wprowadzonego za czasów jego poprzednika. Gruzini bronili też dobrego imienia innego rodaka Ławrentija Berii, który został stracony w grudniu 1953 roku. Moskwa nie chcąc pozwolić, aby protesty przeniosły się również na inne regiony kraju, a gruzińska rewolta stała się zarzewiem nowej rewolucji wysłała na miejsce czołgi. O tych wydarzeniach świat miał się nigdy nie dowiedzieć. Prasa nie publikowała na ten temat żadnych informacji. Gruzińska operacja trzymana była w ścisłej tajemnicy. O szczegółach tej akcji zaczęły pojawiać się informacje dopiero po upadku ZSRR. W najnowszym odcinku opowiadam drogę Gruzji do wielkich protestów 1956 roku oraz ich przebieg.

Presa internațională comentează răspunsul lui Vladimir Putin la propunerea americană privind un armistițiu de 30 de zile în războiul din Ucraina. Un ”da”, dar cu condiții. Comentatorii se întreabă dacă liderul rus este într-adevăr gata pentru pace. The Moscow Times observă că ”declarațiile lui Putin au venit la câteva zile după ce Ucraina a fost de acord cu o încetare a focului de 30 de zile, intermediată de SUA, în timpul negocierilor din Arabia Saudită. Kremlinul spune că așteaptă mai multe detalii de la oficialii Casei Albe înainte de a indica dacă va accepta propunerea”.Referindu-se la condițiile puse de Rusia, CNN remarcă faptul că ”nu este pentru prima dată când Putin cere eliminarea a ceea ce el numește „cauzele fundamentale” ale războiului; Kremlinul a susținut anterior că însuși actualul guvern ucrainean este parte din cauza principală”.Le Figaro notează că ”lui Vladimir Putin i-ar fi fost greu să închidă frontal ușa propunerii americane, dat fiind riscul de a părea mai războinic decât Zelenski. Și nimeni nu se aștepta ca liderul de la Kremlin, în timp ce se află într-o poziție puternică pe teren, să aprobe o suspendare a luptei fără a atașa condiții prohibitive”.Potrivit comentatorului BBC ”Vladimir Putin pare să fi identificat punctele slabe ale propunerii americane de încetare a focului și, în mod caracteristic, le exploatează pentru a-i arunca „mingea” înapoi lui Trump, pentru a folosi metafora preferată a americanilor în acest sens.Putin spune că acceptă principiul încetării războiului pentru a evita acuzația de a fi sabotorul. Dar el invocă o încetare a focului în condițiile sale, așa că îi aruncă lui Trump o serie întreagă de întrebări despre natura armistițiului propus, în special în ceea ce privește eventualele retrageri de trupe ucrainene”.„Donald Trump se înșală când consideră că o încetare comună a focului ar fi un pas uriaș către încheierea războiului dintre Moscova și Kiev”, este de părere editorialistul ziarului Le Monde: ”Din spectrul de motive pe care le-a invocat Putin pentru a-și justifica războiul reiese – implicit și uneori explicit – vechiul spirit imperial rus.În această „străinătate apropiată” a fostelor republici sovietice - Belarus, Georgia și, cu atât mai mult, Ucraina - Moscova intenționează să-și recreeze zona de influență.Nicio putere pro-occidentală la Minsk, Tbilisi și Kiev, nimic care să scape de o formă de tutelă a Kremlinului; nici să existe vreun contra-model care, prin contagiune, să poată pune în pericol autocrația de la Moscova.Problema este militară: Moscova intenționează să revizuiască arhitectura de securitate în Europa. Dar este și politică: regimului Putin îi este mai frică de democrație decât de NATO.Pe toate aceste puncte, negocierea privind viitorul Ucrainei, dacă va avea loc, va fi adevăratul test al orientării strategice a Statelor Unite ale lui Trump.Loialitate sau ostilitate față de aliații din tabăra occidentală? Apărarea privilegiilor superputerilor de astăzi? Soarta Occidentului colectiv este pe masă”. 

When it comes to wine, I have a tendency to retreat and panic: I don't know anything, and I certainly don't feel like I have the means to access the knowledge. I often wonder if that's a common experience for people, based on the connotations that come with its consumption. My guest this week, Sarah May Grunwald, is someone I find quite admirable for the barriers she breaks down in communication about wine and winemaking practices.  Sarah May Grunwald is a wine, food, and travel writer originally from California. She is a certified sommelier, WSET level 3 certificate holder, and former professor of wine. Sarah practices permaculture and keeps bees in the Roman countryside, where she produces olive oil and has seven rescue dogs and five cats. She leads wine and food tours in Rome and the country of Georgia and co-owns a Tbilisi-based food and wine tour company called Taste Georgia. She has been working in Georgia since 2014. Today, she's on the show to discuss Georgian wines' rich, deep, and fascinating history. Despite more attention being given to Italian or French traditions of wine, Sarah May taught me that wine's birthplace is long considered to be in Georgia during the Neolithic. What makes us skip over this key piece of wine history? We explore the role of the qvervi vessel in the specific practices of winemaking in Georgia. These sociopolitical and geographic influences have informed how and where Georgian wine is made, and delve into the future of winemaking with climate change.  Learn More About Sarah May Grunwald: Taste Georgia  Contadina (Sarah May's Newsletter)  

The Estrangement of Georgia and the WestConversations on Groong - February 10, 2025TopicsEffects of the Cutoff of USAIDGeorgia and the EUGeorgian and the South CaucasusGuestArchil SikharulidzeHostsHovik ManucharyanAsbed BedrossianEpisode 412 | Recorded: February 9, 2025Subscribe and follow us everywhere you are: linktr.ee/groong

After World War 2, during the period of developed socialism, a rich ecosystem of Marxist intellectuals and academics emerged in the Georgian SSR. Universities and scientific institutes in Tbilisi, Kutaisi, Telavi, and Batumi were home to sociologists, philosophers, anthropologists, historians and other academics who took part in Soviet wide and international discussions and debates on different aspects of Marxist theory or Marxist inspired academic research. Since the collapse of the USSR in 1991, this "lost pantheon" of Georgian Marxism has been politically undermined, intellectually marginalized and socially forgotten. But who were these Soviet Georgian Marxists? What were their ideas? What were they writing about and researching in the period of developed socialism, the late USSR? And how did Soviet Georgian Marxists fit into Soviet-wide and broader international academic networks and debates? And why is reclaiming and reengaging with Soviet Georgian Marxists important today? On today's episode we welcome Bakar Berekashvili to begin this discussion on Marxism in Soviet Georgia, what it tells us about Georgia's Soviet experience and how it relates to academia, politics and more in Georgia since 1991. In the coming weeks we will be releasing a series of shorter episodes on individual Soviet Georgian Marxists....stay tuned! Bakar Berekashvili is Professor of Political Science and Sociology at the Georgian American University in Tbilisi. He has been a Visiting Scholar at the University of Iceland in Reykjavik, at the Institute of Contemporary History in Ljubljana, at the Masaryk University in Brno and at the Spanish National Research Council in Madrid. His research and teaching interests include qualitative research, critical sociology, Marxist thought in Soviet Union, Soviet Union (life and social order), post-socialist politics and society, ruling class, problems of democracy, social & political theory, political sociology, power and ideology.

A short podcast updating listeners on the security news of the last few days, as prepared by Catalin Cimpanu and read by Claire Aird. Show notes Risky Bulletin: Tbilisi public transport goes free after anti-government hack

Extra, extra, read all about it with your ears! It's a special edition of the FC Dallas Agenda. On this episode Garrett Melcer in DFW talks with Ryan Figert still in Portugal about FC Dallas' first preseason match, a 2-nil win over Georgian side Dinamo Tbilisi. Garrett and Ryan break down what happened across both halves, what stood out on the pair of goals scored, and which players started making their cases ahead of the MLS season opener February 22nd against Houston. The FC Dallas Agenda will publish every Wednesday as a part of the FC Dallas Radio Network. The hosts of the FC Dallas Agenda are Ryan Figert, Garrett Melcer, and Steve Davis. The executive producer of the FC Dallas Radio Network is Sam Hale.   

This week Howie talks with Alex Scrivener, a Tbilisi-based Georgian pro-democracy activist to discuss recent events following national elections. Articles Discussed this episode: Maia Barkaia, "Democracy in Peril: Georgia's Choice Amid Global Shifts in Power,” Commons, January 13, 2025, https://commons.com.ua/en/georgias-choice-amid-global-shifts-power/ Ashley Smith and Ilya Budraitskis interview Ia Eradze, Luka Nakhutsrishv, and Lela Rekhviashvili, Uprising for democracy in the Caucasus The Georgian people vs. the government,” Tempest, December 21, 2024, https://tempestmag.org/2024/12/uprising-for-democracy-in-the-caucasus/ Alex Scrivener twitter thread against the "might is right" ideology of Putin, Trump, & Netanyahu: https://x.com/alscriv/status/1795071023013851255 Alex Scrivener, "The Other Georgia — How Russia Could Win,” Center for European Policy Analysis, May 30, 2024, https://cepa.org/article/the-other-georgia-how-russia-could-win/ Alex Scrivener, "It's Time for Progressives to Talk About Tanks,” Foreign Policy in Focus, August 23, 2023, https://fpif.org/its-time-for-progressives-to-talk-about-tanks/ Webinar: Howie Hawkins and Ilya Budsraitskis, Ukraine and Georgia Today, https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/1L7rwlVvQkSmx_QIu7bpCQ#/registration

Donald Trump klinkt minder stellig dan tijdens zijn verkiezingscampagne maar zeker is dat hij, na de doorbraak in de onderhandelingen over de Gaza-oorlog, ook in Oekraïne snel tot een deal wil komen. We spreken met Bob Deen, Oost-Europadeskundige aan het Instituut Clingendael, over de mogelijke contouren van een dergelijk bestand en wat dit kan betekenen voor de toekomst van Oekraïne en Europa. (10:52) DOCS: 100 meter vrijheid Onder leiding van de Georgische regering glijdt het land steeds verder in de invloedssfeer van Rusland. En dat gaat gepaard met toenemende repressie van journalisten, politici en activisten. Maar ook de queergemeenschap wordt steeds harder onderdrukt. Zo kopieerde de regering in Tbilisi een anti-LHBTI wet uit Rusland, waardoor de vrijheid en veiligheid van LHBTI'ers steeds verder in het gedrang komt. Collega Max Smedes reisde naar Georgië en ontmoette daar Giorgi, die dagelijks te maken heeft met de toenemende homohaat in zijn omgeving. Het hele verhaal van Giorgi hoor je in de DOCS-aflevering ‘100 meter vrijheid'. (https://pod.link/399783111/episode/2b74afd2cba9935655201662fba4dfc5) Deze productie kwam tot stand met een bijdrage van Het Postcode Loterij Fonds van Free Press Unlimited. Presentatie: Sophie Derkzen

Kotsebi's obsession with conspiracy theories, German foreign aid no longer available, Zelenskyy's comments about Georgia, a Russian business expansion in Tbilisi, the expulsion of 25 foreign nationals, and much more!Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com You can also contact us through Instagram @rorshok_georgia or Twitter @RorshokGeorgiaLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.We want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini-survey: https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link: https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

Udtrykket i demonstranternes øjne veksler mellem det udslukte, vreden - og håbet! I Georgiens hovedstad, Tbilisi, er demonstranter og journalister igen blevet banket af politiet! Der er et fundamentalt slagsmål i gang i Georgien mellem kræfter, der støtter Ruslands præsident Putin, og de, der søger Vesten. Lige nu ser det ud som om Putin vinder i Georgien! Men kampen fortsætter i Moldova og i Kaukasus. I Centralasien trækker de sig lidt efter lidt fra Moskva - mens Putin overvejer nye skridt i genrejsningen af det russiske imperium. Det er Verden ifølge Gram! Gæster: Louise Brodthagen Jensen, Claus Mathiesen og Charlotte Flindt Petersen. Vært: Steffen Gram.

Discover the wonders of Georgia in winter, where the charm of snow-capped mountains meets cozy experiences like winter wine tours and thrilling outdoor adventures. This episode dives into the unique winter activities available, from skiing at Gudauri to exploring the serene beauty of Bakuriani, perfect for families and beginners. We discuss how Georgia is not just a summer destination; its winter offerings are rich and varied, including delicious seasonal dishes and festive celebrations. With tips on where to stay, eat, and enjoy the local culture, we give you compelling reasons to experience Georgia's winter magic. Whether you're a ski enthusiast or someone who prefers to sip wine by a warm fireplace, there's something for everyone in this beautiful country during the colder months.Winter in Georgia is a hidden gem waiting to be explored, offering a diverse range of activities that cater to both adventure seekers and those looking for a more relaxed experience. We dive into the myriad of winter activities available, highlighting the incredible skiing opportunities at resorts like Gudauri, where the snow quality rivals that of the Alps. With affordable lift passes and relatively short queues, skiing becomes accessible for everyone from beginners to seasoned pros. We also discuss the charm of winter wine tours, where visitors can enjoy the local culinary delights and cozy up by the fire, sipping on mulled wine while taking in the stunning winter landscapes. For those considering a visit, We also provide practical tips, such as the best times to travel, what to expect in terms of weather, and insights into local customs during the winter months. The goal is to encourage you all to embrace the winter magic of Georgia, from the snow-covered mountains to the warm hospitality found in Tbilisi's cozy wineries. Whether it's enjoying a ski day or indulging in a wine-tasting tour, this episode makes a compelling case for exploring Georgia during the winter season, promising an unforgettable experience.Takeaways: Georgia is an underrated winter destination with numerous ski resorts and activities. Winter wine tours in Georgia offer unique seasonal experiences and delicious local wines. The ski resort Goudari is affordable and less crowded than popular European resorts. Tbilisi in winter boasts beautiful decorations and a festive atmosphere with Christmas markets. Winter in Georgia provides opportunities for both adventurous skiing and relaxing wine tasting. Exploring the cultural heritage and unique cuisine of the Svanetti region adds richness to winter trips.

The inauguration of the illegitimate President, increased fines, a lion cub on the streets of Tbilisi, clashes in Bolnisi, a law banning LGBTQ propaganda proposed in South Ossetia, and much more! Thanks for tuning in!Let us know what you think and what we can improve on by emailing us at info@rorshok.com You can also contact us through Instagram @rorshok_georgia or Twitter @RorshokGeorgiaLike what you hear? Subscribe, share, and tell your buds.We want to get to know you! Please fill in this mini-survey: https://forms.gle/NV3h5jN13cRDp2r66Wanna avoid ads and help us financially? Follow the link: https://bit.ly/rorshok-donate

For more than 30 years, Alexandra Hall Hall worked as a diplomat in the British Foreign Office, with postings in Washington, Bangkok, Delhi, Bogota, and Tbilisi, where she was the British ambassador to Georgia. She is now the co-host of the Disorder podcast. This is an interview from Friday's episode of THE FIVE 8. Having just returned from Tbilisi, she talks about the situation there. Plus: Holly Jolly.Follow Alex Hall-Hall:https://bsky.app/profile/alexhh.bsky.social Subscribe to The Five 8:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0BRnRwe7yDZXIaF-QZfvhACheck out ROUGH BEAST, Greg's new book:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D47CMX17ROUGH BEAST is now available as an audiobook:https://www.audible.com/pd/Rough-Beast-Audiobook/B0D8K41S3T Would you like to tell us more about you? http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=short

Tinatin Japaridze specializes in the geopolitics and security of Eurasia, with a particular focus on the Russia-Ukraine war. She leads Eurasia Group's coverage of Georgia and Azerbaijan, including the countries' domestic and foreign policies, reforms, and leadership. Prior to joining Eurasia Group, Tinatin spent more than 15 years working at the intersection of communications and security. For several years, Tinatin was the UN Bureau Chief for Eastern European media outlets, a UN Radio host, and the producer of her own radio show on current affairs and international security. She is a regular media contributor to The Moscow Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic, among other outlets. Her book “Stalin's Millennials: Nostalgia, Trauma, and Nationalism” was published in 2022. ---------- LINKS: https://x.com/TinatinTweets https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinatinjaparidze/ https://uc.web.ox.ac.uk/people/tinatin-japaridze https://www.thecriticalmass.com/tinatin-japaridze ---------- BOOKS: Stalin's Millennials: Nostalgia, Trauma, and Nationalism (2022) ---------- SILICON CURTAIN FILM FUNDRAISER A project to make a documentary film in Ukraine, to raise awareness of Ukraine's struggle and in supporting a team running aid convoys to Ukraine's frontline towns. https://buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain/extras https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain/collections ---------- SUPPORT THE CHANNEL: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtain https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- ARTICLES: https://www.gzeromedia.com/news/watching/georgias-parliament-advances-divisive-foreign-agents-bill https://eurasianet.org/perspectives-russia-is-going-to-wake-up-to-a-very-difficult-reality https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/navalny-kremlin-critics-deaths-1.7117854 ---------- TRUSTED CHARITIES ON THE GROUND: Save Ukraine https://www.saveukraineua.org/ Superhumans - Hospital for war traumas https://superhumans.com/en/ UNBROKEN - Treatment. Prosthesis. Rehabilitation for Ukrainians in Ukraine https://unbroken.org.ua/ Come Back Alive https://savelife.in.ua/en/ Chefs For Ukraine - World Central Kitchen https://wck.org/relief/activation-chefs-for-ukraine UNITED24 - An initiative of President Zelenskyy https://u24.gov.ua/ Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation https://prytulafoundation.org NGO “Herojam Slava” https://heroiamslava.org/ kharpp - Reconstruction project supporting communities in Kharkiv and Przemyśl https://kharpp.com/ NOR DOG Animal Rescue https://www.nor-dog.org/home/ ---------- PLATFORMS: Twitter: https://twitter.com/CurtainSilicon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siliconcurtain/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4thRZj6NO7y93zG11JMtqm Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finkjonathan/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtain ---------- Welcome to the Silicon Curtain podcast. Please like and subscribe if you like the content we produce. It will really help to increase the popularity of our content in YouTube's algorithm. Our material is now being made available on popular podcasting platforms as well, such as Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This week, Kelly looks back on the major events of 2024 with Amy Mackinnon and Ellen Laipson. Amy Mackinnon is an award-winning national security and intelligence reporter at Foreign Policy. She has reported from across Eastern Europe and was previously based in Moscow and in Tbilisi, Georgia, as senior editor for the crisis reporting site Coda Story. Mackinnon is a recipient of the duPont-Columbia award for her reporting on homophobic vigilantes in Russia. She is a regular commentator for BBC World Service radio and television and her work has been published and broadcast by Coda Story, Slate Magazine, Vice News, and CNN among others. Ellen Laipson is the Director of the International Security Program at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. She joined GMU after a distinguished 25-year career in government and as President of the Stimson Center (2002-2015). Her last post in the US government was Vice Chair of the National Intelligence Council (1997-2002). She also served on the State Department's Policy Planning Staff, the National Security Council staff, and the Congressional Research Service. She was a member of the CIA External Advisory Panel from 2006 to 2009, President Obama's Intelligence Advisory Board from 2009 to 2013, and the Secretary of State's Foreign Affairs Policy Board from 2011 to 2014. Ellen currently serves on the ISD board of advisers. Amy and Ellen's recommended books for the holidays: The Ecology of Nations by John M. Owen IV The Achilles Trap by Steve Coll The Cure of Troy by Seamus Heaney The opinions expressed in this conversation are strictly those of the participants and do not represent the views of Georgetown University or any government entity. Produced by Freddie Mallinson and Theo Malhotra. Recorded on December 16, 2024. Diplomatic Immunity, a podcast from the Institute for the Study of Diplomacy at Georgetown University, brings you frank and candid conversations with experts on the issues facing diplomats and national security decision-makers around the world. Funding support from the Carnegie Corporation of New York. For more, visit our website, and follow us on Linkedin, Twitter @GUDiplomacy, and Instagram @isd.georgetown

Gruzie má za sebou prezidentské volby a také tři týdny masových protestů v Tbilisi a dalších městech. Volby vyhrál kandidát strany Gruzínský sen bývalý fotbalista Michail Kavelašvili a podle očekávání pokračují i demonstrace. Nemají ale vůdce, demonstranti se nechtějí spojit s opozicí. A tak každý noční protest končí do ztracena, nebo zásahem pořádkových jednotek. Gruzíni protestují proti zastavení přístupových rozhovorů s Evropskou unií. A nově žádají propuštění zadržených.

Since emerging as an independent state in 1991, Georgia has struggled to establish its nationhood. "Joining 'the West' has driven Georgian elites' strategic thinking for decades," writes the historian Bryan Gigantino. Yet, at the same time, Tbilisi must not antagonize Russia, as the legacy of the 2008 war over South Ossetia and Abkhazia still looms over Georgian society. For the past three weeks, demonstrators have staged massive protests, often clashing with police, over the ruling Georgian Dream party's decision to suspend talks to join the European Union. In this episode, Gigantino untangles the complexities of Georgian history and politics as the country copes with life on the post-Soviet periphery. Further reading: In Georgia, a National Election Is a Geopolitical Struggle by Bryan Gigantino (Jacobin)

On November 28, Georgia Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced that he was suspending Georgia's accession process to the European Union. In the weeks since, thousands of protestors have demonstrated in the capital city, Tbilisi, and across the country. Lawfare Associate Editor for Communications Anna Hickey sat down with Dr. Beka Kobakhidze, Professor and Co-chair of MA Program in Modern History of Georgia at Ilia State University, to discuss the protests, Russia's growing influence in the country and the broader region, and the violence the government has used to crack down on the protests.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Protesters have taken to the streets in Georgia after pro-Russian oligarch and head of the ruling Georgia Dream party, Bidzina Ivanishvili, announced that Tbilisi would be ending its bid to join the EU.Join the Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/PeterZeihanFull Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/zeihan/why-the-russians-need-georgia-and-the-caucasus

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This week's episode covers the surprising turn of events in Syria, why pro-EU citizens in Tbilisi are revolting against Russia, some unexpected pardons in Washington, and what to expect from the crypto markets. Enjoy! Chapters: 00:00 - Intro 00:42 - Weather Update 02:33 - Welcome new viewers! 03:04 - Surprises in Syria 07:58 - Dumpster Fire Warfare 12:11 - Protests in Tbilisi 17:14 - Why does the US care about what is happening in Benin? 24:22 - Altcoin season? 33:39 - Hunter Biden Pardoned 37:37 - Comparison to Kushner 42:29 - Kash Patel to Run FBI 49:12 - Outro   Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/69EKwtK3a38   Follow us on X: Austin - https://x.com/a_brawn Cody - https://x.com/CodyShirk

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: Major developments out of Syria as rebel forces seize control of Aleppo, the country's second-largest city, and continue their advance. We'll explore what this means for Bashar al-Assad's regime, Russia's role, and the future of the war. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky announces for the first time his willingness to cede territory to Russia to end the ongoing war. We'll unpack his remarks and the potential implications. In Georgia's capital, Tbilisi, thousands rally against the government's decision to halt EU accession talks. We'll discuss the protests and what's at stake for Georgia's future. And in today's Back of the Brief: Former President Donald Trump selects Kash Patel as his nominee for FBI Director, raising questions about his qualifications and future role. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Patriot Gold: Call 1-888-870-5457 for a free investor guide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our news wrap Saturday, rebels in Syria encountered little resistance from government forces as they spread further into Aleppo, an Israeli airstrike killed charity workers in Gaza, Israel and Hezbollah's cease-fire appears to be holding despite sporadic incidents, and protests in Tbilisi continued over the Georgian government's suspension of talks to join the EU. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Day 1,010.Today, amid more drone strikes by Russia targeting Ukraine, we get the view from Tbilisi on last night's protests against Georgia's pro-Kremlin government. We also have a fascinating interview with Estonia's Foreign Minister, Margus Tsahkna, about Donald Trump and how he could be the Churchill of our times.Contributors:Venetia Rainey (Co-host Battle Lines podcast). @venetiarainey on X.Dominic Nicholls (Associate Editor of Defence). @DomNicholls on X.With thanks Marika Mikiashvili (Georgian researcher and political activist) @Mikiashvili_M on X; and Margus Tsahkna (Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Estonia) @Tsahkna on X.Content referenced:N. Korea conceals combat deaths of troops fighting in Russiahttps://www.dailynk.com/english/north-korea-conceals-combat-deaths-troops-fighting-russia/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Masterchef graduate and cookbook author grew up in Georgia as the Soviet Union was crumbling, gorging on plums in her grandfather's garden. During this time the young, voracious Alice couldn't keep her food down at kindy. And it took years to work out why.Cookbook author and TV presenter, Alice Zaslavsky grew up in Georgia as the Soviet Union was crumbling.She would gorge herself on plums in her grandfather's garden, and her voracious spirit was celebrated and encouraged by her parents and grandparents.In 1989, a Georgian independence protest was violently quashed by Soviet soldiers, in the street where she went to kindergarten.Alice repressed the fear of that time, through her Jewish family's emigration to Australia.Alice eventually became a teacher — the fourth generation in her family — and ended up on Masterchef in 2012, as a way to encourage her students to study her elective at school.She has passed on her love of Georgian food to her daughter, through lashings of rye bread and sunflower oil.This episode of Conversations touches on origin stories, family stories, life story, family dynamics, personal stories, reflection, Georgia, USSR, former Soviet Union, Tbilisi, Jewish, immigration, cookbooks, cooking and cooking with family.

Supporters of Imran Khan, the former prime minister of Pakistan, take to the streets of Islamabad to demand his release. Elsewhere, Italy's controversial deal with Albania over asylum seekers lands leader Georgia Meloni in hot water; in Tbilisi, the first session of the newly elected parliament sparks protests; and we're in Cambodia to report on the conference of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention. Plus: why US retailers have extended Black Friday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are people protesting on the streets of Tbilisi, in Georgia, and how did people vote in Indian-administered Kashmir? With correspondents Nina Akhmeteli and Raghvendra Rao. Produced by Alice Gioia and Hannah Dean. (Photo: Faranak Amidi. Credit: Tricia Yourkevich.)

On October 26, the Republic of Georgia held parliamentary elections with immense geopolitical stakes. The former Soviet republic was once staunchly pro-Western and pro-European. But over the last several years, the country has drifted closer to Russia's orbit, largely due to one man: the oligarch Bidzina Ivanishvili. His Georgia Dream party has dominated Georgian politics for nearly a decade, and this rule has brought some democratic backsliding, including a new NGO law, modeled after a similar law in Russia, aimed at undermining civil society. However, the people of Georgia remain overwhelmingly pro-West and pro-European. So, this election was seen as a reckoning: would the ruling Georgian Dream Party be voted out, halting the country's drift towards Russia? Despite some reports of election irregularities, Georgia Dream declared victory, claiming 54% of the vote. The opposition rejects this outcome, leaving the country in an uneasy post-election period. Joining me from Tbilisi, Georgia, is Andres Ilves, Regional Director for the Near East and Eastern Europe for Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. We discuss what happened in these elections, what accounts for Georgia's drift towards Russia, and some of the key geopolitical implications of these results. Sign up for our new show about the UN: https://www.globaldispatches.org/s/to-save-us-from-hell     

Kate Adie presents stories from Georgia, the US, Benin and Egypt.In Georgia, tens of thousands of people took to the streets this week amid claims of election violations, highlighting the rift between voters hoping for closer ties to Europe and those wishing to retain relations with Russia. Rayhan Demytrie reports from the capital Tbilisi.Immigration is one of the leading issues for voters in the US Presidential election. James Menendez travelled to both Mexico and the Southern US to meet people affected, in different ways, by the border crisis.More than 12 months on since the October 7th attacks by Hamas, and the onset of Israel's retaliation, foreign journalists have still been unable to report directly from Gaza. As a result, news organisations have often turned to Gazan citizens to relay what they see on a daily basis. Lara Elgabaly reports on some of the virtual relationships she has built in reporting on Gaza - and what it was like when she finally met a family that had been sharing their story with her.Voodoo is an often misunderstood and maligned religion, says its followers, but the government in Benin wants to correct that - and even use the country's traditional belief system and culture to appeal to tourists, as Sam Bradpiece discovered.And finally, returning to the US election. With the polls neck and neck, America is likely to remain a deeply divided nation no matter who wins the White House next week – but where does the 2024 race sit in the long arc of America's political history? Nick Bryant has reported from the campaign trail since the 90s and reflects on what next week's vote could mean for the country.Producers: Emma Close and Polly Hope. Editor: Richard Fenton-Smith. Production co-ordinator: Katie Morrison.

Day 980.Today, we assess reports of Russian progress in Donetsk, hear live from Tbilisi as protestors crowd the streets following the weekend's contested election, and hear from our correspondent who was on the ground at the BRICS summit in Russia.Contributors:Francis Dearnley (Assistant Comment Editor). @FrancisDearnley on X.James Rothwell (Berlin Correspondent). @JamesERothwell on X.James Kilner (Moscow Desk). @jkjourno on X.Nate Ostiller (Editor at OC Media). @NateOstiller on X.Content Referenced:More Ukrainian Defenses Fall as Russia's Eastern Offensive Rolls On (Kyiv Post):https://www.kyivpost.com/post/41230US weapons can be fired at North Korean soldiers in Ukraine (The Telegraph):https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2024/10/28/us-weapons-fired-at-north-korean-soldiers-ukraine/‘Elite units' and ‘cannon fodder': North Korean troops enter Russia's war in Ukraine (FT)https://www.ft.com/content/f908deed-7bc5-4e8c-b20f-02d935beaaafWatch: Burst pipe sprays filthy water over Moscow suburb (The Telegraph)https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2024/10/28/moscow-pipe-water-burst-video/Subscribe to The Telegraph: telegraph.co.uk/ukrainethelatestEmail: ukrainepod@telegraph.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the BBC World Service: In the Eastern European country of Georgia, thousands of people have been protesting outside of parliament in Tbilisi, saying the ruling Georgian Dream party stole the country’s election over the weekend. Now, there will be a partial recount. We’ll also unpack some major restructuring at HSBC. Plus, as mega-corporations cash in on matcha’s popularity, are some green tea sellers putting quantity before quality?

From the BBC World Service: In the Eastern European country of Georgia, thousands of people have been protesting outside of parliament in Tbilisi, saying the ruling Georgian Dream party stole the country’s election over the weekend. Now, there will be a partial recount. We’ll also unpack some major restructuring at HSBC. Plus, as mega-corporations cash in on matcha’s popularity, are some green tea sellers putting quantity before quality?

The Georgian president Salome Zourabichvili , says Georgians have fallen victim to a Russian special operation, describing Saturday's parliamentary election as a "total falsification." The ruling Georgian Dream party, which was said to have won 54 per cent of the vote, has denied the result was in dispute and accused the opposition of undermining the country's constitutional order.Also in the programme: we speak to Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha who says more than 20 of his relatives were killed in a strike in Northern Gaza on Saturday; and we hear from the author Hanif Kureishi on the stage-play based on his semi-autobiographical novel The Buddha of Suburbia.(Picture: Georgia's President Salome Zourabichvili visits a polling station during parliamentary elections in Tbilisi, Georgia on October 26, 2024. Credit: Zurab Javakhadze/REUTERS)

Pro-Western opposition parties in Georgia have refused to accept results that hand victory to the increasingly authoritarian ruling party, after a pivotal election focused on the country's future path in Europe. We hear from an international observer who says the ballot was flawed and spoke of a string of violations across the country, from ballot stuffing inside polling stations to intimidation of voters outside.Also on the programme: we hear from the MSF medical aid agency in Gaza after one of its doctors was detained by Israeli forces during a siege on Kamal Adwan hospital, and we consider undecided voters in the United States.(Picture: Fireworks over the Georgian Dream party headquarters after the announcement of exit poll results in parliamentary elections, in Tbilisi, Georgia Credit: REUTERS/Irakli Gedenidze)