17 October 2024
Episode 3443
57 minutes
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We examine Kyiv’s latest diplomatic push with its Western allies, as Volodymyr Zelensky presents his ‘victory plan’ to parliament in Ukraine. Then: a first for the EU as it hosts leaders from the Gulf nations. Plus: Sweden’s plans to grow its military, retail news, a dispatch from the Frankfurt Book Fair and a meeting with the cast and writer of hit series ‘The Turkish Detective’.
17 October 2024
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EU and Gulf leaders hold first summit
We discuss the historic first summit between EU and GCC leaders since 1989, an event set against the backdrop of turmoil and differences, particularly on Ukraine and the Middle East conflict.
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‘The Turkish Detective’
From The Monocle Quality of Life Conference in Istanbul, Hassan Anderson speaks to ‘The Turkish Detective’ star, Yasemin Kay Allen, and author Barbara Nadel, whose ‘Inspector Cetin Ikmen’ mysteries inspired the hit series.
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