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In the 33rd episode of the Actualitica Podcast, the guest is a top Croatian expert in international relations with a special focus on Russia and Asia, Branimir Vidmarović. Topics: geopolitics, with a special emphasis on the ongoing war in the Middle East.
Why did the war in the Middle East break out? Who influenced…
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By Matija Šerić
April 1st, also known as April Fools’ Day, has dawned – a day famous for jokes, pranks, anecdotes, and hoaxes. There is a well-known folk rule: “Beware of being tricked on April 1st.” And indeed, one should be cautious and avoid looking foolish. In Croatia, across the region, throughout Europe, and beyond,…
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By Ivan Toth
Forces of the Wehrmacht and the Allies
The Allies had over 180,000 troops, along with numerous armored vehicles, aircraft, and naval forces at their disposal. The invasion of Normandy involved the U.S. First and Third Armies, seven armored divisions, two airborne divisions, and 14 infantry divisions. Air support included the U.S. Ninth…
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By Ivan Toth
The landing in Normandy, codenamed Operation Neptune, was an amphibious assault operation that began on Tuesday, June 6, 1944 (also known as D-Day). It was part of the broader Allied invasion plan within Operation Overlord, which aimed to liberate Western Europe from Nazi Germany during World War II. As the largest seaborne…
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By Matija Šerić
On Sunday, March 29, the media reported news that was hardly surprising, but rather an expected conclusion: Igor Tudor is no longer the manager of Tottenham Hotspur. After a turbulent 44 days at the helm of the struggling North London club, the Croatian coach’s tenure has come to an end. There’s no…
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By Matija Šerić
The comedy genre in film has produced countless beloved franchises over the past few decades, such as Home Alone, Police Academy, Ghostbusters, or American Pie. Each of these series has its unique appeal that captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. However, one comedic franchise that stands out in…
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In the 32nd episode of the Actualitica Podcast, the guest is a top Croatian video game expert, co-founder and editor-in-chief of Reboot magazine, Dario Zrno. Podcast topics include gaming with a special focus on sports video games, Death Stranding, and GTA VI.
Is the quality of video games declining year by year, as many…
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By Matija Šerić
For many basketball experts, one of the surprises of the current NBA season is San Antonio holding a high 2nd place in the Western Conference (55-18). However, there’s hardly a true surprise (aside from perhaps their consistent play), considering their excellent roster, dominated by young players like Devin Vassell, Stephon Castle, and…
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By Matija Šerić
Every NBA season brings young debutants to the stage, popular rookies expected to lead the league in the unknown future yet to come. One of the top newcomers, who many analysts predict could win the coveted Rookie of the Year title, is undoubtedly Kon Knueppel. The 20-year-old sensation from the Charlotte Hornets…
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By Matija Šerić
Industrial productivity in the east stood at 70% of the west’s level in 1990 and has increased to around 75–80% today. This is partly due to the fact that some eastern factories were bought by western businessmen, who deliberately reduced their efficiency in order to eliminate competition. Not a single one of…
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By Matija Šerić
Day by day over the past month, we have been witnessing the relentless war that the United States and the State of Israel are waging against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Like all wars, the current conflict brings devastating consequences for all involved countries. The local population endures daily fear, death, injuries,…
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By Matija Šerić
October 3rd is celebrated in the Federal Republic of Germany as a national holiday, i.e., German Unity Day. On that date in 1990, West and East Germany ceased to exist and united into a single Germany. At the same time, the division of Berlin ended and the capital became whole again. Today,…
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Friendly Fire: A Problem of Modern Wars
By Matija Šerić Friendly fire represents an extremely serious aspect of armed conflicts. It refers to situations in which military forces—members of the same army or allied troops—unintentionally open fire on one another. The United States Department of Defense has formally defined friendly fire as “a circumstance in which members of U.S. or allied military…
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Friendly Fire: A Problem of Modern Wars
By Matija Šerić Friendly fire represents an extremely serious aspect of armed conflicts. It refers to situations in which military forces—members of the same army or allied troops—unintentionally open fire on one another. The United States Department of Defense has formally defined friendly fire as “a circumstance in which members of U.S. or allied military…
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