Best Tunis Podcasts (2023)

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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Tunis takes to solar-powered delivery tricycles 2:25

3d ago2:25

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Based in Tunis, German-Tunisian startup Bako Motors manufactures solar-powered three-wheelers for delivery services. They cut fuel expenses and reduce pollution on the city's congested streets.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Ep192: South Notts Hussars - Fun, Fun, Fun! 47:05

1h ago47:05

47:05

In the latest instalment of the South Notts Hussars in peacetime, it's fun, fun, fun in the TA. A look at fun and frolics over the years - it's not all waiting for a Soviet onslaught! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2…

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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Speeding up the mobility transition 5:54

2d ago5:54

5:54

Transport accounts for one-fifth of greenhouse gas emissions in Germany. Efforts to meet climate targets by speeding up a mobility transition include solar-powered delivery boats and electrifying roads to cut truck emissions.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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How home gardens are saving people money 4:48

6d ago4:48

4:48

Climate change, the war in Ukraine and the effects of COVID-19 are contributing to rising food prices. Growing fruit and vegetables instead of buying them could be the answer. In Johannesburg, urban agriculture projects are teaching locals how to garden.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Fashion

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Haute couture, autumn-winter 2023/2024: When fashion meets cinema 6:00

8d ago6:00

6:00

For his next film, "Finalement" ("Finally"), French director Claude Lelouch places his characters at the heart of a fashion show. The collection in question belongs to Parisian couturier Stéphane Rolland, who reveals his haute couture 2023/2024 winter offering on the grand staircase of the Paris Opera. The event pays homage to opera icon Maria Call…

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Ep191: South Notts Hussars - Back to the Guns! 49:51

8d ago49:51

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This week, a twist and turn in the story of the South Notts Hussars in Peacetime - and this time they survive the defence cuts by going ‘Back to the Guns’. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.aca…

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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From invasive plant to alternative animal feed 4:40

9d ago4:40

4:40

The high price of imported animal feed is a headache for farmers all over the world. In Egypt, some are looking into locally produced alternatives, such as the fast-growing and versatile aquatic fern Azolla.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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Textile recycling in South Africa 2:04

10d ago2:04

2:04

Everyday almost 200 tons of textile waste are dumped in landfills in African countries. Meet some young South Africans on a mission to defend the environment against never-ending textile waste.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Ep190: Durham Light Infantry - Advance on Naples 49:58

15d ago49:58

49:58

Fighting in Italy continues for the Durham Light Infantry as they close in on Naples. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a one-o…

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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Human-baboon conflict mitigation 4:24

17d ago4:24

4:24

As baboons roam the streets of a Cape Town suburb, they wreak havoc in their search for food. That has prompted locals to devise strategies to keep both the residents and the animals safe.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Fashion

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Africa Fashion Up contest: Designers embrace Paris as launchpad to success 6:00

21d ago6:00

6:00

July 2023 saw the third edition of a fashion competition in Paris called Africa Fashion Up. It aims to give a platform to young, up-and-coming African talent. Five designers from across the continent presented their collections at the Musée du Quai Branly, as they celebrated local craftsmanship with a global appeal. The winner, Aristide Loua, is an…

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Ep189: Durham Light Infantry - Salerno Mutiny 33:36

21d ago33:36

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This week we have a minor diversion in our story of the 16th Durham Light Infantry as we explore the Salerno Mutiny through the eyes of one Durham - Ronald Elliott. It's quite a story! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £…

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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Swapping slash-and-burn for conservation agriculture 4:38

24d ago4:38

4:38

Slash-and-burn is a traditional farming method used by many subsistence farmers. But the practice both harms the soil and accelerates global warming. A project in Ghana promotes conservation agriculture instead.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Ep188: South Notts Hussars - Seconds Out! 50:24

29d ago50:24

50:24

Once again the South Notts Hussars are threatened by government defence cuts! How will they survive - and if they do which Territorial Army Yeomanry regiment will be lost! They couldn’t all survive! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus cont…

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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The Maasai wielding a camera to protect wildlife 4:35

1M ago4:35

4:35

Ambrose Letoluai is a goatherder and a talented photographer. With his striking portraits of the many animals that live here, the Maasai researcher hopes to raise awareness of species that are vulnerable or endangered.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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Cooking with grass pellets in Madagascar 4:37

1M ago4:37

4:37

Students from Madagascar and Germany have developed a highly efficient cooker that runs on miscanthus grass pellets. They hope the fuel can replace charcoal as the cooking fuel of choice and help stop deforestation.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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Ivory Coast embraces solar energy 4:11

1M ago4:11

4:11

The Ivorian government is aiming for a 42% renewable energy mix by 2030. We look at projects from off-grid water supply to massive solar installations that can supply tens of thousands of homes with green energy.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Ep187: Durham Light Infantry - Salerno Landing 43:47

1M ago43:47

43:47

This week the Durham Light Infantry are landing at Salerno in 1943 and then have to hold Hospital Hill against - guess what - German counterattacks! How will it end??! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: http…

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Ep186: Durham Light Infantry - Advance to Tunis 46:09

1M ago46:09

46:09

The Tunisian Campaign continues as the bruised and battered members of the Durham Light Infantry advance on Tunis. Will they succeed or fail?! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete…

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Ep185: Durham Light Infantry - Battle of Sedjenane 45:26

2M ago45:26

45:26

The next episode of the 16th DLI series is a murderous affair - THE BATTLE OF SEDJENANE, 1943. The Durhams aren't decimated - it was far worse than that! Yet most people have never heard of this battle. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus …

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Ep184: Durham Light Infantry - Great Adventure 46:48

2M ago46:48

46:48

This week the 16th DLI begin their Great Adventure as they take over defensive positions on a ridge facing the Germans up on Green Hill and Baldy Hill in North Africa, January 1943. It’s going to be tough! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bon…

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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Producing biochar and organic fertilizer in Cameroon 5:00

2M ago5:00

5:00

Hubard Stephny, a 29-year-old petroleum engineer, has turned into a pioneer of green energy and organic fertilizer in Cameroon. He is bringing his green ideas to communities and is training them.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Ep183: Laugh or Cry - Advance to Victory 35:18

2M ago35:18

35:18

In the latest instalment of Laugh or Cry, Pete and Gary discuss the closing days of the war as the Allies advance to victory in 1918. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-gary…

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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Scientists wage fungal warfare against witchweed 4:40

2M ago4:40

4:40

In a state-of-the-art laboratory on the edge of Kenya's only surviving patch of tropical rainforest, a fungal weapon is being spawned to fight against a non-indigenous, invasive plant called witchweed.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Fashion

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Haute Couture, autumn-winter 2023/24: An ode to lightness 6:00

2M ago6:00

6:00

Haute Couture is part of French soft power: creating thousands of jobs and huge profits, a world away from a dramatic news cycle. This season's Paris Fashion Week was no exception. Dior's show saw Maria Grazia Chiuri reinventing the pleats of ancient Greece, while Iris van Herpen experimented with new shapes to allow movement. In their new collecti…

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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Using bytes & bees to enhance green smallholders 5:11

2M ago5:11

5:11

A startup in Zambia is using technology to support smallholder farmers. The digital platform allows them to form saving circles, access payment services and receive personalized advice.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Ep182: Durham Light Infantry - Finishing Touches 47:22

2M ago47:22

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Pete and Gary continue the story of the 16th Durham Light Infantry in the Second World War. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Support the show with a…

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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Reducing water waste through hydroponic farming 1:47

2M ago1:47

1:47

Tunisia is one of the most arid countries in Africa, but a lot of water is needed in agriculture. An entrepreneur now grows vegetables hydroponically, using less water overall and almost doubling his yields.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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Solar farms that shelter plants and animals 6:52

2M ago6:52

6:52

SUNfarming combines photovoltaics and agriculture by creating structures that produce energy and provide shelter and space for plants and animals. An integrated system also ensures more efficient use of rainwater.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Eco Africa: The Environment Magazine

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Eco-friendly biofuel from agricultural waste 5:03

2M ago5:03

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To reduce deforestation in Uganda, people are looking for sustainable alternatives to charcoal. Using briquettes instead of wood for cooking is one good option, because it is cheaper and also more ecological.By DW.COM | Deutsche Welle

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Ep181: South Notts Hussars - Getting Stale and Re-Awakening 48:37

3M ago48:37

48:37

Pete and Gary continue their exploration of the South Notts Hussars in their years after the Second World War. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a member to listen ad-free and receive special bonus content for only £2 per month: https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history Supp…

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Join Pete and Gary at Gallipoli! 9:25

3M ago9:25

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Join Pete and Gary on a tour of the battlefields of Gallipoli! To book, visit phbt.wordpress.com. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/pete-and-garys-military-history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fashion

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Menswear, spring-summer 2024: Pharrell wows Paris with first Louis Vuitton show 6:00

3M ago6:00

6:00

It was the fashion event of the season, if not the decade! Fashion journalists, buyers, celebrities and influencers from around the world descended on the French capital to see Paris's oldest bridge, le Pont Neuf, decked out in resplendent gold. The occasion was Pharrell Williams's first ever collection as head of menswear at Louis Vuitton. Another…

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Ep180: Durham Light Infantry - Dunkirk Genesis 46:42

3M ago46:42

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New beginnings as we commence our latest series - this one to coincide with the publication of Pete's latest book, Footsloggers. We start at the very beginning with the formation of the 16th Durham Light Infantry as a 'Dunkirk' battalion in July 1940. Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnicki Become a me…

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Fashion

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Tunis Fashion Week: A call to action 6:00

3M ago6:00

6:00

This year's Tunis Fashion Week took place at the Museum of Carthage, a recent recipient of some hefty funding from the European Union. The setting for the 14th edition was chosen by event founder Anis Montacer. He's launching his own label, Outa, with a collection made from recycled plastic waste. Also worthy of mention are Portuguese designer Joan…

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Pete & Gary's Military History

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Ep179: Jutland - The Aftermath 58:26

3M ago58:26

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All good things must come to an end, and so must Pete and Gary's epic series on the Battle of Jutland! What were the repercussions of the battle? Where does it belong in history? Will Gary ever stop doing his German accent? All this and more in this week's episode! Presenters: Peter Hart and Gary Bain Publisher: Mat McLachlan Producer: Jess Stebnic…

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