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Weekly sermons from Adam Armstrong, Pastor of Macedonia North Baptist Church, Vincent, Alabama
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Formula Indie Europe is a 2 hours music showcase focused on independent music made in Europe produced by European Indie Music Network info on www.euroindiemusic.info Country List Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, , Germany, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, North Macedonia ,Malta, Monaco, Norway, Netherlands, Portugal, United Kingdom, Czech republic, Romania, S ...
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My name is Malena Hughet, and I welcome you to this Podcast that I create with so much love. I'll talk about Art Therapy, Yoga and Inspirational Stories. I will share my experiences throughout my work as an art therapist in various countries such as North Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bolivia, India, etc. To review more about my work, you can visit my page www.hughetmalena.blogspot.com
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A podcast on everything that is East of something. Produced and hosted by Aleksandar Brezar.
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We trace the unexpected backstories of everyday things – things that have traveled the world, by force, by chance, or by choice. How did this item or idea change as it moved through different cultures and eras on its way to you? And what surprising truths does its story reveal about our world today?
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A podcast on Greece, Cyprus and the region brought to you by The Hellenic American Leadership Council and Kathimerini. Hosted by Thanos Davelis.
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#BalkansDebrief is an online interview series presented by the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center and hosted by journalist Ilva Tare. The program offers a fresh look at the Western Balkans and examines the region’s people, culture, challenges, and opportunities. Follow along on Twitter @ACEurope with #BalkansDebrief.
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An international politics podcast discussing elections and political events around the world. Each episode will discuss upcoming elections and offer insights into significant events. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ballot-to-talk-about/support
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Join your hosts Donald and Ally as they embark on a quest to tour Europe through some of the best (and possibly worst) horror films that the continent has to offer! A horror movie podcast for movie fans looking to discover fresh scares and hidden gems!
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The American Ambassadors Live! Podcast (previously called CAA Live!) invites foreign policy experts and practitioners from the United States and around the world to share their perspectives on critical international issues. Disclaimer: Views expressed on this program are solely those of individual members and should not be construed as those of the Council of American Ambassadors, executive leadership, membership as a whole, or individuals or organizations that provide financial support to t ...
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A podcast to explore the lives of different people from different parts of the world through casual conversations with them.
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Madaxeman.com’s Wargames Podcast, moving Wargamings most ambitiously promoted website into the 21st century
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"Channeling Brussels", hosted by journalist Teri Schultz, gets newsmakers, movers and shakers to lose the lingo, burst out of the Brussels bubble and have real conversations about the critical foreign and security policies shaping our world. it's the rest of the story, beyond the few seconds of soundbites that make it into the news.
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European Talks podcast is a short form conversation that aims to untangle difficult questions on various topics related to Serbia’s relations with the EU and its member states, by talking to experts, diplomats, and other relevant actors. Whether you are a researcher, a politician, or just genuinely curious about the topic, European Talks podcast will provide you with valuable ideas, answers as well as new questions. The producer is European Policy Centre - CEP, non-governmental, non-profit, ...
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Welcome to the Best Kept Secrets Travel podcast where Morgan and Will uncover the best kept secrets about travel. Whether its how to save money, how to plan a trip or how to survive when travelling to Chernobyl. We have travelled to 65 countries so far between us and want to take you along with us on our journey. If you like the sound of this show then pick an episode and have a listen. If you do enjoy Best Kept Secrets Travel it would really mean a lot to us if you could subscribe and leave ...
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This video is a preview lasting 4:14 Minutes. TO SEE THESE SHOWS IN THEIR ENTIRETY, PLEASE VISIT http://www.celebrategreece.com/products/25-modern-greece-channel THE GREEK HOLOCAUST: 1915-1922 - Chronicles the modern day genocide of the Greeks of the Pontos and Micra Asia (Asia Minor) by the Mulsim Ottoman Turks. When it was finally over over 1.5 million Greeks were dead. THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE: 1915-1923 - Chronicles the Muslim Ottoman Turks commiting the first case of modern day genocide an ...
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Subject: James: People of FaithSpeaker or Performer: Bro. Adam ArmstrongScripture Passage(s): James1:1-18Date of Delivery: June 2, 2024By Macedonia North Baptist Church
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Is North Macedonia's nationalist turn putting Prespa at risk?
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After decades of negotiations and acrimony, Athens and Skopje signed the Prespa Agreement in 2018 that effectively put an end to the Macedonia name dispute and opened the way for North Macedonia to join NATO and start the process toward EU membership. Since the election win of the VMRO-DPMNE in early May, however, its leadership has taken a nationa…
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The Winner Takes it All in Panama and North Macedonia
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Sam and Chern look back at results from the recent General Elections in Panama and in North Macedonia. In Panama, José Raúl Mulino has won the presidency but has fallen well short of a majority for his Realizing Goals party in the National Assembly. Why did the opposition do so well, and was it more of a vote against the incumbents? In North Macedo…
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Travel Bite: Small country, big personality - North Macedonia
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Why did North Macedonia splurge on statues? And what do the locals do with strong alcohol, apart from drink it? We revisit our journey to the Balkan nation to dig up some of the oddities and delicacies we encountered in the capital, which is home to a colorful, curious mix of influences old and new, communist and capitalist, Ottoman and Roman.…
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Energy in the spotlight as East Med Gas Forum meets in Athens
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This week Greece hosted members of the East Med Gas Forum in Athens, where the focus was on existing and future gas projects in the region, the East Med’s importance when addressing concerns over energy security in the broader region, decarbonization, and the green transition. Kostis Geropoulos, the co-founder and director of Energy and Climate Pol…
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Greek debt: Is the country still vulnerable?
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In recent years Greece’s general government debt has exceeded 350 billion euros and its debt-to-GDP ratio reached 160 per cent of GDP in 2023. Despite this, Greece has managed to fully repair its IMF loans and its economic performance has been a bright spot over the past years for the country, outperforming its Eurozone peers. Yiannis Mouzakis, the…
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Turkey to teach Blue Homeland doctrine in schools
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This month Ankara moved to include the Blue Homeland doctrine, which expresses Ankara’s controversial maritime claims in the Eastern Mediterranean and the Aegean, in Turkish school curriculums. In the meantime, Turkish President Erdogan once again took the opportunity on May 29th, 571 years after the fall of Constantinople, to make reference to con…
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Has Turkey's standing on the international scene diminished?
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Over the last year, a number of regional crises - from Ukraine to the Middle East - have taken the international spotlight off Turkey and President Erdogan. Combined with a number of sharp divergences with Western partners over Ankara’s contradictory foreign policy ambitions and rule-of-law deficiencies, it looks like Turkey’s overall standing on t…
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Why is distrust in institutions alarming for the Balkans? | A debrief with Amila Karačić
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The recent International Republican Institute (IRI) poll on the Western Balkans has revealed some concerning trends for the region's aspirations of joining the European Union. While the war in Ukraine presented a potential opening, the path to membership appears to be facing significant challenges. Nonresident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare is joined by A…
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Edi Rama's charm offensive and ethnic Greek properties in Albania
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Late last week Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama was in the ethnic Greek town of Himare, where he announced the restitution of some 400 titles to homes in the area to residents who have been suing the Albanian state for more than 30 years. Rama’s attempt to reconcile with the Greeks of Himare comes as the town’s mayor elect, Fredi Beleri, remains im…
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Subject: Ecclesiastes: What Does It All Mean?Speaker or Performer: Bro. Adam ArmstrongScripture Passage(s): Ecclesiastes 5:1-7; 7:15-29; 8:9-9:1Date of Delivery: May 26, 2024By Macedonia North Baptist Church
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Galicia, Basque and Catalonia: A Tale of Three Regions
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Sam and Chern break down results from three Spanish autonomous communities that have been to the polls in the first half of 2024: Galicia, Basque and Catalonia. As regionalist parties demonstrate their strength, how will these results affect the federal Sanchez government? Why has Catalonia not elected a pro-independence parliament for the first ti…
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SYRIZA, PASOK, and the battle for second place
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With New Democracy set to cement its political dominance in the upcoming European elections, the battle for second place is heating up as SYRIZA and PASOK’s leaders turn up the heat to see who will take on the leading role on Greece’s center-left after the elections. The fight for second place is also viewed by many as a battle of survival for SYRI…
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Turkey's inflation crisis rages a year into Erdogan's economic turnaround
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Since an economic overhaul in June last year, Turkey’s central bank has increased its main interest rate to 50 per cent from 8.5 per cent in an effort to tame rampant inflation. Despite this, and other steps, Turks continue to face nearly 70 per cent inflation rates, high borrowing costs and cuts in measures that in recent years helped soften the i…
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Is the hype around Turkey's Kaan fighter justified?
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Earlier this year Turkey completed the maiden test flight of its prototype Kaan fighter, a development celebrated in Ankara. Is this the groundbreaking achievement Turkish media is claiming, and what does it mean for Turkey’s defense industry? Rebecca Lucas, a senior analyst in defense and security with RAND Europe, and Stuart Dee, a research leade…
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Travel Bite: Bulgarian boza for your bosom
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What's the key to success on most trips? Hanging out with a local. Luckily for us, we had one with us for our adventures in Bulgaria last season! We invite Rayna back on the podcast to reminisce about the warm welcome from Bulgarians and a major dairy overload. She shares some useful language tips, as well as stories of out-of-this-world music and …
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EU green lights landmark migration pact ahead of elections
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Last week the EU gave the final green light to a landmark overhaul of its migration and asylum policies, ending more than eight years of efforts to rewrite the rulebook. This was followed up by 15 EU states - including frontline states like Greece, Italy, and Cyprus - demanding further measures to tighten the bloc’s asylum policy, including sending…
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What is the US role amidst fragility in the Western Balkans? | A debrief with Gabriel Escobar
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The Western Balkans stand at a pivotal moment. Regional stability, security, and prosperity require a more robust US engagement. EU accession remains the goal but simmering ethnic tensions and resurgent nationalism demand a comprehensive US strategy that includes specific and actionable commitments. In the light of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukrai…
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Subject: Ecclesiastes: What Does It All Mean?Speaker or Performer: Bro. Adam ArmstrongScripture Passage(s): Ecclesiastes 4:9-12Date of Delivery: May 19, 2024By Macedonia North Baptist Church
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Erdogan puts his Hamas connection back in the limelight
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This week kicked off with Turkish President Erdogan stating that 1000 Hamas members were being treated in Turkey, a comment that Turkish officials tried to walk back, saw The Times report that Hamas may have been planning to establish a base in Turkey, and culminated with the Turkish leader suggesting that Israel would “set its sights” on Turkey if…
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Holding Turkey accountable for 2017 Sheridan Circle attack
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Over 70 members of Congress sent a letter to the Biden administration this week, urging it to hold Turkey accountable for the 2017 attack by Erdogan’s security guards against American protesters at Sheridan Circle. Members of Congress are calling on the State Department to press President Erdogan and Turkish authorities on this issue as an essentia…
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From TikTok to Edi Rama: European elections heat up in Greece
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With European elections on the horizon, Greek political leaders are not only hitting the road to campaign across the country, but are also increasingly leaning into social media platforms in their search for voters. While New Democracy will likely maintain its dominant position in Greek politics, attention is turning to SYRIZA and PASOK, and their …
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20 years later: Revisiting the Annan Plan for Cyprus
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This July, Turkey’s illegal occupation of the northern part of Cyprus will hit the 50-year mark. 2024 also marks another Cypriot “anniversary”, the 2004 rejection of the Annan Plan for the reunification of Cyprus. Endy Zemenides, the Executive Director of the Hellenic American Leadership Council, joins Thanos Davelis to break down why the rejection…
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North Macedonia's new president triggers diplomatic spat with Greece
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North Macedonia’s new president, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, has sparked a diplomatic crisis with Greece following her decision during her swearing in ceremony to refer to her country simply as “Macedonia” rather than the constitutional name “North Macedonia.” Prime Minister Mitsotakis slammed her decision, warning that further violations of the P…
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Subject: Mother's Day - 2024Speaker or Performer: Bro. Adam ArmstrongScripture Passage(s): Exodus 2:1-10; Hebrews 11:23-28Date of Delivery: May 12, 2024By Macedonia North Baptist Church
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Europe's radical right and the upcoming elections
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Europe’s political landscape is changing dramatically, with the latest polls predicting that far right parties will gain across the EU in the upcoming European Parliament elections. Amid concerns over the rise of the far-right, radical-right forces are already influencing EU policies. Giorgia Meloni is the prime example, with the Italian prime mini…
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Is Erdogan facing a crisis of legitimacy?
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Having been dealt a devastating blow in the municipal elections earlier this year, Turkish President Erdogan - who campaigned tirelessly everywhere and made this election about his rule - is now looking to bounce back. This will undoubtedly have consequences on both domestic and foreign policy. Henri Barkey, the Cohen professor of international rel…
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Turkey converts Chora into a mosque as USCIRF puts the spotlight on religious freedom
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Earlier this week Turkey formally opened the monastery of Chora, a former Byzantine church and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Istanbul, as a mosque. The move follows the conversion of the Hagia Sophia into a mosque in 2020, and has drawn international criticism. It also comes as the US Commission on International Religious Freedom once again recomme…
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Greece disrupts sanctions busting oil transfers off its coast
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Over the past two years an area south of Greece’s Peloponnese had become a major location to circumvent sanctions against Russian oil exports. It looks like Greece has now found a way to disrupt these operations - taking place in international waters - after the Greek navy blocked off the area for naval exercises. A factor in this story is the fact…
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From the Baltic to the Aegean: Greece and the Three Seas Initiative
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Last fall Greece joined the Three Seas Initiative, which brings together 13 EU countries located between the Baltic, Black, Adriatic, and now the Aegean Seas. The Three Seas Initiative was initially founded with the economy in mind, to foster regional dialogue and boost investment, and with Greece’s addition, its diplomatic and economic pull now ex…
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2 FAR SOUTH – In my Head Alex Hall – Actress Apple Shakers – Lean Upon My Shoulder ASHIYARI – Tell me things will be alright Auntie G – How come BIRCHES – Be Unknown Bobbi Lu – Vacuum Claire Heffernan – Gemini Cormac O Caoimh – My Little Buddha Demmy Sober – Practice Dunebug – Still Dreaming Emma Salisbury – New York Eugenia Post Meridiem – Unchain…
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In this episode I want to share with you why the little bird is a symbol of my blog and this Podcast. But also share with you how I overcame burn out at a stage in my life.
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Local Elections 2024: Mayor the Fourth be With You
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Sam and Chern dissect the results from the 2024 set of UK local elections in the final electoral test before the expected General Election later this year. The Conservatives suffered almost 500 Council seat losses, and only managed to win one of the mayoralties up for grabs (Tees Valley), so can the party turn it around in the run up to the General…
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Subject: Ecclesiastes: What Does It All Mean?Speaker or Performer: Bro. Adam ArmstrongScripture Passage(s): Ecclesiastes 3:18-22; 6:10-7:4; 9:3-10; 11:7-12:7Date of Delivery: May 5, 2024By Macedonia North Baptist Church
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Anyone who has visited the United States or is familiar with shows like Seinfeld will have come across a diner, a uniquely American type of restaurant. Few may know, however, that from the 1960s onward Greek-Americans came to dominate the diner restaurant scene, especially in the Northeast and the Midwest. Professor Alexander Kitroeff, one of the l…
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The Financial Times recently reported that Greece and some other EU countries have been under pressure to send more aid to Ukraine, specifically air defense systems. Prime Minister Mitsotakis has ruled this out, citing Greece’s defense needs. Constantinos Filis, the director of the Institute of Global Affairs and a professor of international relati…
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The US reluctance to call Turkey’s presence in Cyprus an occupation
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This summer will mark 50 years since Turkey’s invasion of Cyprus, and for the last five decades tens of thousands of Turkish occupation troops have been present in the northern part of the island. 50 years later, the US still refuses to officially recognize Turkey’s illegal occupation as an occupation. Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American…
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About Bunny – Cut Up Andy Arno – Misery Arrows of the Sun – Mapmaker Azul Kechi – Highs & Lows Beth Sarah – Let her go Bethan Lloyd – Cutting Circuits CAELA – Shine On - Daniel Hofer Remix Carsten Schnell – Another Day Another Dollar Caspar Grant – Sides of the Coin CHARLES HS – Dandelion Chris McConville – You On The Brain (Psychedelic Dance Grung…
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Why do North Macedonia’s elections matter for its EU future? | A debrief with Aleksej Demjanski
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As the May 8th runoff looms, the people of North Macedonia are gearing up for a pivotal parliamentary election that will chart the nation’s course towards European Union integration, alongside the decisive second round of the presidential election. The outcomes are anticipated to signal a shift in the electorate’s mood, reflecting their discontent …
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An ocean of potential: Greece, the US, and the Our Ocean conference
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Politicians, scientists and organizations from all over the world were in Athens this April as Greece hosted the 9th International Our Ocean Conference. Greece, the US, and all stakeholders made some 450 commitments totalling billions of dollars for the protection of the oceans and seas, including two new marine parks in the Aegean and the Ionian s…
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Why Erdogan called off his White House visit
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After originally leaking that a White House visit was in play in the lead up to municipal elections at the end of March, President Erdogan is now postponing his May meeting with President Biden in Washington, DC. No reason was cited, but, as some analysts note, the move will likely upend efforts to mend ties between the two NATO allies. Wolfango Pi…
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Subject: Ecclesiastes: What Does It All Mean?Speaker or Performer: Bro. Adam ArmstrongScripture Passage(s): Ecclesiastes 3:16-17; 4:1-3; 4:13-16; 5:8-9; 8:1-6; 9:13-10:17Date of Delivery: April 28, 2024By Macedonia North Baptist Church
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Sam and Chern look ahead to the mammoth General Election that is already underway in India to elect the 18th Lok Sabha. Narendra Modi looks poised to win a third term as Prime Minister and a third successive majority for his BJP, but what is the key to his enduring electoral appeal? Why has Congress been unable to make any significant inroads into …
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Elections in North Macedonia put EU and ties with Greece, Bulgaria in the spotlight
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Voters in North Macedonia went to the polls on Wednesday for the first round of presidential elections in a vote widely seen as a litmus test for upcoming parliamentary elections. There are some concerns the election outcome could affect North Macedonia’s relations with Greece and Bulgaria - given references to the Prespa Agreement and constitution…
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Has Erdogan canceled his White House visit?
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Claims that Turkish President Erdogan has canceled an upcoming meeting at the White House have been circulating in Turkish media. With neither Washington nor Ankara formally denying the rumors, it is raising more questions about whether they are true or not. In the meantime, it seems Ankara is once again putting up hurdles with regard to NATO, this…
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109 years since the Armenian Genocide: Is history repeating itself?
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Today marks 109 years since the Armenian genocide began. With commemorations taking place across the world, there is a renewed fear that the lessons of “Never Again” have been forgotten following Azerbaijan’s attack on Nagorno Karabakh and the subsequent mass exodus of over 100,000 Armenians from the region in what has been described as ethnic clea…
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Changes to Greece’s Golden Visa scheme are set to kick in at the end of the summer. This will see increases in the minimum amount needed to invest in order to secure a residence permit in an effort to tackle the country’s housing crisis. This move comes as golden visa programs are being phased out or shut down around Europe, and as housing has beco…
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Mexico and Migration, Most Important Diplomatic Issue of the 21st Century
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"Migration issues are going be some of the most important diplomatic issues of the 21st century, whether we agree or disagree on them, I think we just have to at least start by acknowledging that they really are important, and that and it's going to be hard to talk about foreign policy without talking about these issues." ~ Ambassador Chris Landau …
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