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By Matija Šerić
Although in the 21st century the mafia’s “structure has changed, leadership has changed, management methods have changed, they’re still here because there are still people to rob. It’s simply (the mafia, ed.) not nearly as centralized, but rather open and organized,” said former FBI agent David Shapiro. Jerry Capeci, a mafia expert…
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By Matija Šerić
Organized crime is like a cat with nine lives — and that’s especially true when it comes to the (American) Mafia. No matter how much the FBI and police try to eradicate it, they never quite succeed. When the federal RICO Act (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act) was passed in the…
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By Matija Šerić
And now we come to what is most important — the geopolitical situation in 2050. It is difficult to predict with absolute certainty what will happen in 25 years, considering that 40 years ago, the geopolitical landscape was much different than today. In 1984, the USSR was the main rival to the…
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By Matija Šerić
The future has always captivated humanity, sparking our imagination and curiosity. Decades ago, Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the United States, remarked: “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” At some point, we all ask ourselves: “What will tomorrow bring?”This timeless desire to glimpse what…
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In the seventh episode of the Actualitica Podcast, the guest is Ratko Martinović – podcaster, writer, blogger, traveler, and psychonaut.
The topics covered in this episode are very diverse, ranging from politics and science to popular culture. We began with the brutal murder of the American right-wing pro-Trump activist Charlie Kirk. We discussed the motives…
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By Matija Šerić
In 1949, a scandal erupted that exposed the dark side of the American Dream. General Motors, Standard Oil, and their business allies were accused of an unprecedented conspiracy — a planned takeover of public urban transportation and the deliberate destruction of competition through the expansion of oil-automobile dominance. The goal was clear:…
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By Matija Šerić
The Second World War was the darkest and bloodiest conflict in human history, claiming over 50 million lives. Out of that unimaginable destruction emerged a new global power: the United States. While Europe lay in ruins and Asia bled from the war’s aftermath, American industry and territory remained largely untouched, aside from…
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By Matija Šerić
Many economic experts trace the beginning of modern economic thought to Adam Smith’s seminal book, The Wealth of Nations, published in 1776. In this epochal work, Smith attempted to explain why some countries succeed in building wealth and prosperity, while others remain trapped in poverty and stagnation. Nearly two and a…
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By Matija Šerić
After four months of anticipation, the new NBA season is just around the corner. As always, the stakes are sky-high. Basketball fans are buzzing with excitement ahead of the opening tip-off, set for October 21 at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma, where the reigning champions will host the promising Houston Rockets. As…
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Creating high-quality and independent content requires a great deal of knowledge, effort, and time — but also financial resources. Behind every analysis, interview, and podcast are hours — sometimes weeks, months, or even years — of research, fact-checking, and dedication to providing you with content that is not clickbait or superficial, but accurate, well-argued, and…
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By Matija Šerić
When Taylor Alison Swift released her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl (popularly abbreviated as TS12) on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, the world’s imagination was once again set ablaze. Whether they wanted it or not, a new wave of Swiftmania swept across the globe. Millions of fans rushed to…
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In the sixth episode of the Actualitica Podcast, the guest is the renowned sports journalist, TV commentator, and one of Croatia’s leading basketball media experts, Vid Horvat. The episode’s topic is a discussion on the current status of the NBA and an analytical look ahead to the upcoming 2025/26 season.
It’s a well-known…
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