I migliori Balkan podcast (2024)

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Die Botschaft - Podcast über den zweiten deutschen Mauerfall in Albanien 19:31

17d ago19:31

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Fußball-WM 1990 – Deutschland ist dabei, Weltmeister zu werden. Im Rest Europas ist der Eiserne Vorhang längst gefallen, nur im streng abgeschotteten Albanien wird selbst Stalin weiter verehrt. Da trifft der Lkw-Fahrer Ylli eine folgenschwere Entscheidung. Er packt seine Familie und ein Schaf auf die Ladefläche seines Lastwagens, steuert damit die …

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Why is Depopulation a Threat to Balkan Security? | A Debrief with Majlinda Bregu 31:02

22d ago31:02

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Ilva Tare, a Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council’s Europe Center, sits down with Majlinda Bregu, the outgoing Secretary General of the Regional Cooperation Council, in this compelling #BalkansDebrief episode to discuss the current challenges of the region’s integration and cooperation as well as the gap between signing regional agreements and the…

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Can Serbia's Lithium Protests Redefine Its Future? | A Debrief with Ivanka Popovic 18:47

12d ago18:47

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As protests against lithium mining intensify across Serbia, fears of environmental damage and distrust in government accountability are uniting citizens like never before. Could this rare unity spark broader democratic change? In this episode of #BalkansDebrief, Resident Senior Fellow Ilva Tare explores the roots of this resistance with Ivanka Popo…

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Bosnia's short coastline 6:18

21d ago6:18

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Even for the Balkans, a region with more than its fair share of crazy national borders, it’s an oddity—a twelve-mile stretch of Bosnia on the Adriatic coast separating Croatia’s top tourist destination, Dubrovnik, from the rest of the country. As with most territorial issues in the Balkans, Bosnia’s short coastline is a quirk of history, the outcom…

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Bosnia: A work in progress 7:02

21d ago7:02

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After the breakup of Yugoslavia, Bosnia was torn apart by ethnic conflict, a three-way war between Serbs (mostly Eastern Orthodox), Croats (Roman Catholic) and Muslim Bosniaks. It was not until the massacre of 8,000 Muslim men at Srebrenica and TV coverage of the siege of Sarajevo horrified the world that NATO stepped in, bombed Bosnian Serb positi…

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Croatia: Cheese hunting on Pag Island 5:54

21d ago5:54

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The long, skinny island of Pag on Croatia’s Adriatic coast, historically a center of the salt industry, is famous for its sheep’s milk cheese. Salt has been produced in the region for more than one thousand years, but the industry could be even older, dating from Roman times. The basic process of salt extraction has not changed much. Sea water is c…

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The Norwegian that Returned to Bosnia. 15:36

22d ago15:36

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In this episode David recounts the story of Helge Kristensen, a Norwegian who first visited Bosnia and Herzegovina seven years ago for its affordable skiing on Jahorina Mountain. Initially drawn by curiosity and the economic appeal, Helge was captivated by the locale's unique charm and warm people. Years later, true to his word, he returns not for …

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#84 Dreamteam für Autokraten - AfD, BSW und der Balkan 1:20:02

23d ago1:20:02

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Wir fragen uns, warum die Balkan-Positionen von AfD und BSW so ähnlich sind und beide klingen, als wären sie im Büro von Aleksandar Vučić verfasst. Die autokratische serbische Regierung wird in den Himmel gelobt, ein Ende der Unabhängigkeit des Kosovo gefordert und beide Parteien umwerben migrantische Nationalisten als Wählerinnen und Wähler. Wir h…

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The Earthquake That Changed Banja Luka Forever 22:36

1M ago22:36

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Surviving the 1969 Banja Luka Earthquake: Personal Stories of Strength and RecoveryJoin me in this moving episode, as we journey back to October 1969 when the catastrophic Banja Luka earthquake struck Bosnia and Herzegovina. Hear the emotional account of an 18-year-old Hasna, who vividly remembers the terror and the community's resilience in the af…

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Blutsschwestern mit Ana Wetherall-Grujić 22:30

1M ago22:30

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Zwei Schwestern müssen schnell weg. Aus Österreich nach Serbien. Doch statt Zuflucht und Hilfe zu finden, geraten die beiden in eine Fehde zwischen einer Mafia-Patin und ihren Widersachern. Es geht um Frauen, die sich gegen Männer wehren, Um Gewalt, die die Seiten wechselt und um die Rückkehr in die alte Heimat. Krsto spricht mit der Autorin Ana We…

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Albania's bunker mentality 3:40

1M ago3:40

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One of the legacies of Albania’s communist era are concrete bunkers. Around 175,000 were constructed all over the country. They range in size from small, shallow bunkers for a couple of soldiers to massive underground complexes with rooms, corridors and heating, electrical and water systems. Although the regime sometimes put out the line that the A…

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Albania: No hippies, please 6:55

1M ago6:55

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For half a century after World War II, Albania was ruled by a communist regime so paranoid that its leaders believed that even the Soviet Union and China had sold out to capitalism. Albania zealously guarded its borders to stop anyone from leaving the socialist paradise, and to closely control anyone crazy enough to want to visit. Among those who w…

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Bosnian Superstitions - Threads of Tradition and Caution 13:17

1M ago13:17

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In this episode, Tamara and I explore an array of fascinating Bosnian superstitions and traditions. We discuss the myth of 'promaja,' the belief in the harmful effects of drafts, along with rituals like throwing water behind travellers for luck and the significance of breaking mirrors. We delve into Christmas customs such as baking Česnica bread an…

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How was the CEFTA deal secured before the Berlin Process Summit? | A Debrief with Manuel Sarrazin 18:30

1M ago18:30

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A last-minute breakthrough enabled the Western Balkans to sign key regional cooperation agreements at the Berlin Process Summit on October 14 of 2024. This was thanks to the skilled diplomacy of Manuel Sarrazin, Germany’s Special Representative for the Western Balkans, and the political will of regional leaders. In a crucial compromise, Kosovo agre…

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What’s next for the Berlin Process? | A Debrief with Simonida Kacarska & Klodjan Seferaj 22:37

1M ago22:37

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As the Berlin Process celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2024, over 115 organizations gathered at the Civil Society and Think Tank Forum on October 9-11 this year to raise alarms about shrinking civic spaces, threats to democracy, and rising intimidation across the Western Balkans. In this insightful episode of #BalkansDebrief, Ilva Tare, Resident …

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From California to the Balkans 51:41

2M ago51:41

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Embracing a New Life: One Woman's Journey from Silicon Valley to Slovenia. In this episode of “An Englishman in the Balkans’, I share the fascinating journey of Camilla Dugonjić as she transitions from a tech-centric upbringing in California to a simpler, more self-sufficient lifestyle in Northern Slovenia. Discover her experiences of adapting to a…

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#83: Make the Balkans Break Again - Was uns nach den US-Wahlen droht 1:05:22

2M ago1:05:22

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Mal ehrlich: Gerade schaut ihr doch auch mehr auf die USA als auf den Balkan, oder? Bald sind US-Wahlen und, man mag kaum daran denken, Trump könnte nochmal US-Präsident werden. Wir sprechen darüber, was der Region in dem Fall droht und was Trumps Familie so auf dem Balkan macht. Krsto hat zudem Melania Trumps Memoiren gelesen, damit ihr es nicht m…

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#5 EU am Scheideweg 40:15

2M ago40:15

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Nach langem Stillstand hat die EU ihre Erweiterung um die Westbalkan-Länder wieder auf die politische Agenda gesetzt. Aber was ist in den letzten 20 Jahren eigentlich schief gelaufen? Was ist zu tun?Eine abnehmende Attraktivität der EU, wachsende Sympathien für Russland und China mit einer gleich-zeitigen Etablierung autoritärer Herrschaftsmodelle …

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Rab Travel Diaries 🇭🇷 Part 2 26:05

2M ago26:05

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In this Episode, I dive deeper into our travel diary, exploring the picturesque island of Rab off Croatia's coast. After leaving Bihać in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Tamara and I made a seamless early morning border crossing into Croatia. Encounter breathtaking landscapes, historical reminders of the past, and personal anecdotes as we journey along the…

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The Art of Homemade Rakija 7:10

2M ago7:10

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In this episode of the podcast, I delve into one of Bosnia's cherished traditions, the art of making rakija. Join me as I recount a delightful journey to Slatina with Tamara, where we witnessed the age-old process of distilling pear rakija at her cousin's orchard. The visit, filled with breathtaking views, vibrant community spirit, and the rich aro…

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How do cyber-attacks threaten the Balkans? | A Debrief with Dan Ilazi and Filip Stojanovski 23:24

2M ago23:24

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Cyber-attacks are on the rise in the Western Balkans, with 1.2 million personal records exposed to data breaches and a 200% surge in ransomware attacks over the past two years. Businesses across the region have paid millions of euros to recover compromised data, and 75% of companies report facing phishing attacks. Cyber-actors are exploiting intern…

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#4 Hey Sultan! 40:43

2M ago40:43

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Auch die Türkei und einige arabische Staaten drängen auf den Balkan. Dabei zeigt sich, dass die Deals nicht immer religiöser Nähe folgen. Die größten Investments gibt es im orthodoxen Serbien. Wieso?Auch die Türkei hat den Balkan wiederentdeckt und kann sich dabei vorrangig auf die muslimische Bevölkerung in Bosnien und dem serbischen Sandžak stütz…

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Mit Gianni Jovanović auf der Belgrad Pride 16:22

2M ago16:22

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Ihr kennt ihn als Co-Host von Drag Race, Autor oder als wichtige Stimme für eine vielfältige Gesellschaft in Deutschland. Krsto war dieses Jahr mal wieder bei der Belgrad Pride und hat sich dort mit Gianni Jovanović getroffen. Wir sprechen über serbische Herkunft, Drag Wettbewerbe, rassistische Grenzkontrollen und Politik in Serbien.Foto: Carolin W…

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#3 Neue Macht aus Fernost 40:43

2M ago40:43

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China investiert auf dem Balkan vor allem in die Infrastruktur, übernimmt aber manchmal auch ganze Industrieanlagen. Einige der Projekte stoßen jedoch auf massive Kritik der örtlichen Bevölkerung.China baut auf dem Balkan Straßen und Brücken, hilft bei der Modernisierung des Eisenbahnnetzes oder übernimmt gleich ganze Industrieanlagen. Chinesische …

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#2 Im Schatten Moskaus 38:44

2M ago38:44

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Westliche Medien warnen schon seit Jahren vor einem zunehmenden Einfluss Russlands auf dem Balkan. Aber ist die Sorge berechtigt? Was sind die tatsächlichen und was nur die eingebildeten Gefahren?Auch in Serbien gingen die Menschen nach dem Angriff Russlands auf die Ukraine auf die Straße, allerdings um Russland zu unterstützen. Umfragen sehen Puti…

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Българското присъствие в Космоса и ролята на България в съвременните космически изследвания 40:01

2M ago40:01

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В този епизод, посветен на 55-годишнината от създаването на Института за космически изследвания и технологии при Българската академия на науките и 45 години от излитането в Космоса на първия български и балкански космонавт Георги Иванов, д-р Стела Стефанова разговаря с проф. Георги Желев за българското присъствие в Космоса и ролята на България в съ…

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#82.2 Nikola Tesla - Der verrückte Professor 1:12:16

3M ago1:12:16

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Weiter geht es mit unserer Doppelfolge zu Nikola Tesla, dem vielleicht bekanntesten national-fluiden Wissenschaftler aller Zeiten. Nachdem Krsto und Danijel in der ersten Folge sein Genie und seinen kometenhaften Aufstieg abgefeiert haben, geht es hier nun um die zweite Hälfte seines Lebens. Und weil es auf dem Ballaballa-Balkan nunmal keine Ikonen…

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Upscale beef language 5:02

3M ago5:02

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After Turkish investors backed out, the first international hotel in Kyrgyzstan’s capital Bishkek officially became a “Joint Kyrgyz-Malaysian Venture.” Because English is widely spoken in Malaysia, you’d expect the new foreign partner to have tidied up the English grammar and spelling on the hotel’s printed materials. No way. The room service menu …

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This is how Russians live? 3:55

3M ago3:55

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As the train pulled out of Kazakhstan’s capital Astana, Valery opened the first bottle of cognac and was figuring out how much alcohol our compartment would need for the 15-hour overnight trip. It was only 4:30 p.m. and, with several hours of daylight left, I wanted to look out of the window, not drink. But to be sociable, I agreed to a couple of s…

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Soviet gerrymandering 7:07

3M ago7:07

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Before the Soviet era, there were no national borders between the peoples of Centra Asia, and identity was defined by religion, family, clan and place. The Soviets attempted to counter pan-Islamic and pan-Turkic tendencies by constructing nationalities, giving each a defined territory with national borders, along with a ready-made history, language…

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Lost in Stanland 8:51

3M ago8:51

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The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991 gave us fourteen new countries (plus Russia) including the five “stans” of Central Asia—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. We can be grateful the Soviet Union did not break up any further, or we would have to deal with Bashkortostan, Dagestan, and Tatarstan, all now Russian rep…

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From southern Kyrgyzstan to suburban Maryland 6:21

3M ago6:21

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On Christmas Eve 1995, my wife, Stephanie, picked me up at Washington’s Dulles airport. After almost a month in Central Asia, I looked forward to returning to the United States. Instead, I experienced, for the first time in my life, reverse culture shock. One of the blessings—but also one of the curses—of international air travel is that in the spa…

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Central Asia frequent flier 6:41

3M ago6:41

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When the Soviet Union broke up, its national airline Aeroflot suffered the same fate. The governments of cash-strapped new republics seized the aircraft sitting on the tarmac, repainted them in the new national colors and hoped they could round up enough spare parts to keep them flying. National airlines have since modernized their fleets, adding B…

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Camping Indoors, Soviet style 6:17

3M ago6:17

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Provincial Soviet-era hotels reflect the ostentatious public architecture of the Stalin, Khrushchev and Brezhnev eras. The impressive facades often conceal dark and drab interiors, with poor heating and ventilation, dangerous wiring, and leaky pipes. Even small cities boasted establishments with several hundred rooms. Of course, the number bore no …

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Rab Travel Diaries 🇭🇷 Part 1 11:33

3M ago11:33

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Join us on a relaxed and scenic journey from Bosnia to Croatia as Tamara and I embark on a much-needed vacation. Starting early in the morning, we drive through the breathtaking Krajina region, with stops at the charming Bosanska Krupa and the historic Ostražec Castle. Our day is filled with stunning landscapes, a cozy lunch by the Una River, and a…

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The New Sound of An Englishman in the Balkans 4:40

3M ago4:40

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Hello, it's David here from 'An Englishman in the Balkans'. After a brief hiatus since May, I'm excited to be back and share some updates. Over the years, the podcast has focused on bringing stories from fascinating people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but I've decided to explore new formats and storytelling methods. Moving forward, I'll continue with…

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Trailer 1:04

3M ago1:04

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Wie gefährlich ist das Gerangel der Weltmächte auf dem Balkan, der immer noch als potentieller Konfliktherd gilt? Was steht für die EU auf dem Spiel? Der Podcast „Balkangambit“ sucht nach Antworten.Der Balkan ist ins Fadenkreuz der Weltmächte geraten: von Russland, China, der Türkei, und einigen arabischen Staaten. Alle haben ihren Einfluss in den …

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#1 Zwischen West und Ost 27:45

3M ago27:45

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Was ist und wo genau fängt er eigentlich an, der Balkan? Die Region ist meist mit Rückständigkeit, Krieg und Chaos assoziiert. Doch was ist tatsächlich dran am Bild vom Pulverfass Balkan?Auf geht’s zum Balkan: Mit dem Zug von München über die Alpen nach Zagreb, immer weiter Richtung Südosten. Aber was ist und wo genau fängt er eigentlich an, der Ba…

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From London to the Adriatic 35:00

3M ago35:00

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In this episode of the podcast, I talk to Martin Gannon, a British expatriate with deep ties to the former Yugoslavia. Martin shares his experiences of first moving to Yugoslavia in 1980, initially as a holiday job opportunity, which evolved into a long-term career in tourism. He discusses his early days working in places like Poreč and later organ…

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Shanghaied 4:31

3M ago4:31

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It was a classic Catch-22. I did not have a confirmed itinerary or a China transit visa. The Malaysian Airlines agent in Kuala Lumpur could have refused to rebook me, but he realized that the problem was not of my making. “Here’s your boarding card,” he said. “I’m just not sure what will happen in Shanghai.” The arrival of an itinerary-less, visa-l…

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Bangladesh: The barrels of Barishal 6:51

3M ago6:51

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Since the Mughal era, Barishal has been the commercial gateway to the southwest delta. It’s been whimsically described as the “Venice of Bengal.” although if you’re just counting waterways, almost any large town in southwestern Bangladesh is a Venice. At its commercial dock, brightly colored barges were drawn up on the muddy, litter-strewn beach, w…

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