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A look back at the splitting of the Aral Sea – The Kyzylorda region in 2006

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#CentralAsia #KazakhstanTravel #Aral #Geography #analog
A look back at the splitting of the Aral Sea – The Kyzylorda region in 2006
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A small overview: Conflicts over water in Central Asia All major rivers in Central Asia pass through at least two countries from their source to the estuary or the point where they dry up. Besides,…

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November 13, 2025 at 5:53 AM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

„Arrival City“ #Fürth #Urban narratives from a „post-migrant“ perspective on arriving and staying in #Germany #fujixseries #fujixe4 #streetphotography #urbanphotography
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„Arrival City“ Fürth

Urban narratives from a „post-migrant“ perspective on arriving and staying in Germany Learn more about the project Das Konzept der „Ankunftsstadt“ des kanadisch-britischen Journalisten …

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November 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#Tuschetien #Reiseführer | Auswirkungen des #Klimawandels auf Tuschetien #Transhumanz #Hochgebirge #klimaschutz
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Tuschetien Reiseführer | Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf Tuschetien

Tuschetien ist in Folge des Klimawandels durch verstärkte Erosion und Erdrutsche nach stärkeren Stürmen und Regenfällen unmittelbar bedroht. In Hochgebirgsregionen wirkt sich der Klimawandel direkt…

Das ehemalige Reichparteitagsgelände im 21. Jahrhundert

October 29, 2025 at 5:51 AM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#Buch #Geographie #Geschichte #Nürnberg
Das ehemalige #Reichparteitagsgelände im 21. Jahrhundert
#fujifilmxseries #fujixe4 #fujixphotographer
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„Das ehemalige Reichsparteitagsgelände in Nürnberg ist aktuell ein Ort der pragmatischen Nutzung, der Kommerzialisierung, der Freizeit- und Sportaktivitäten, der Bildungsangebote und der küns…

Film Svaneti Tradition & Modernity

October 29, 2025 at 5:50 AM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#Svaneti #Georgia #Caucasus "Tradition & Modernity"
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YouTube video by Stefan Applis

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October 9, 2025 at 4:11 AM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#NAFO #FBPE #Russia acting as “brake” on efforts to combat #globalwarming – #Greenpeace. The Kremlin is accelerating #climatecrisis, watchdog group contends.
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Russia acting as “brake” on efforts to combat global warming – Greenpeace

The Kremlin is accelerating climate crisis, watchdog group contends.

Georgian Institute of Politics suspends its work amidst democratic backsliding

October 8, 2025 at 4:16 AM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#Georgia #Caucasus #EU #terroringeorgia #NAFO #FBPE
Georgian Institute of Politics suspends its work amidst democratic backsliding
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The Georgian Institute of Politics (GIP) has announced it was ‘indefinitely’ suspending its operations earlier in October, citing ‘current political circumstances’. The institute, which has conducted...

Georgian government announces plan to outlaw political opposition

October 7, 2025 at 5:56 AM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#Georgia #Tbilisi #Russia #Caucasus #EU #terroringeorgia #NAFO #FBPE
Georgian government announces plan to outlaw political opposition
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While Moldova celebrates pro-EU victory, Georgia shuns Europe.

Georgian authorities promise more arrests, pressure on protests after 4 October clashes

October 5, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#NAFO #FBPE #Georgia #Tbilisi #Russia #Caucasus #EU #terroringeorgia
Georgian authorities promise more arrests, pressure on protests after 4 October clashes
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Police have already detained all five members of the 4 October protest’s ‘organising committee’.

Georgian Riot Police Break Up Tbilisi Demonstration, Detain Protest Organizers

October 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#NAFO #FBPE #Georgia #Tbilisi #Russia #Caucasus #EU
Tbilisi On Edge After Clashes As Georgian Dream Tightens Grip In Boycotted Elections
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Georgian police used pepper spray and water cannons in clashes with protesters who attempted to storm the presidential palace in Tbilisi and detained at least five leaders of the October 4 opposition protest.

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October 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#terroringeorgia #Georgien #Ungarn #EU
Gegen das autoritäre Drehbuch
Der Journalist László Róbert Mézes stemmt sich gegen das Abgleiten Georgiens in die Repression. Jetzt wurde er angegriffen, will aber bleiben. Es ist auch ein Zeichen in die Heimat.
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Kommunalwahl: Warum ein ungarischer Journalist gegen das Regime in Georgien kämpft

Der Journalist László Mézes stemmt sich gegen das Abgleiten Georgiens in die Repression. Jetzt wurde er angegriffen, will aber bleiben. Es ist auch ein Zeichen in die Heimat.

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October 5, 2025 at 8:18 AM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#TerrorInGeorgia ‘Letters to the citizens of #Georgia’: the newspapers delivered by the mothers of the jailed
The mothers of Georgians arrested during the protests have been travelling across the country to share letters from their imprisoned children. oc-media.org/letters-to-t...

In Photos | ‘Letters to the citizens of Georgia’: the newspapers delivered by the mothers of the jailed

The mothers of Georgians arrested during the protests have been travelling across the country to share letters from their imprisoned children.

Georgian Dream tightening the screws on political environment

October 1, 2025 at 6:07 PM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#TerrorInGeorgia #Georgia #Caucasus
Georgian Dream tightening the screws on political environment
More opposition arrests in the run-up to municipal elections.
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More opposition arrests in the run-up to municipal elections.

Georgian Dream escalates rhetoric against Western ambassadors and Ukraine

September 29, 2025 at 4:56 AM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#TerrorInGeorgia #Georgia #Caucasus #EU
Georgian Dream escalates rhetoric against Western ambassadors and Ukraine
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Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said that European ambassadors must stop acting like ‘ambassadors of hate’.

Baku residents claim demolition of their homes is illegal

September 17, 2025 at 1:12 PM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

Baku residents claim demolition of their homes is illegal
#Aliyev destroys #historicaltreasures in #Baku #azerbaijan
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Baku residents have created a community through social media, collecting signatures to save the historic Bayirshahar district.

Free Media Awards 2025: Mzia Amaglobeli (Georgia)

September 14, 2025 at 7:32 PM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

Free Media Awards 2025, Mzia Amaglobeli (Georgia)
Journalist and media founder Mzia Amaglobeli has become the face of independent journalism in #Georgia #TerrorInGeorgia
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Journalist and media founder Mzia Amaglobeli has become the face of independent journalism in Georgia.

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September 11, 2025 at 7:28 AM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#TerrorInGeorgia #Georgia #Caucasus #EU
Will The EU Really Suspend Visa Liberalization For Georgia?
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EU Preps Suspension Of Georgia Visa Liberalization And What's In The Bloc's New Budget Proposal?

This week, RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak is drilling down on two major issues: the chances of the EU suspending visa liberalization for Georgia and the next EU budget.

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September 10, 2025 at 4:37 PM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#TerrorInGeorgia #Georgia #Caucasus #EU
Tbilisi On Edge After Clashes Between Activists, Ruling Party Supporters
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Tbilisi On Edge After Clashes Between Activists, Ruling Party Supporters

Tbilisi is on edge as protesters are expected to gather in the Georgian capital on September 9, a day after supporters of Georgian Dream attacked protesters participating in ongoing demonstrations ove...

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September 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#Tuschetien | Wolle – Vom Rücken der Schafe auf die Rücken der Schäfer, ein Beitrag von Gwendoline Lemaitre aus dem Buch "Natur- und Kulturraumwandel im Großen Kaukasus"
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Tuschetien | Wolle – Vom Rücken der Schafe auf die Rücken der Schäfer

Die historische Bedeutung der Wolle in Tuschetien Wolle als natürlicher tierischer Rohstoff, der sich Jahr um Jahr erneuert, verknüpft die tuschetischen Winterweiden in der georgischen Flachlandpro…

SEHEPUNKTE - Rezension von: Das ehemalige Reichsparteitagsgelände im 21. Jahrhundert - Ausgabe 25 (2025), Nr. 6

September 10, 2025 at 4:43 AM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#Rezension Stefan Applis, Ingmar Reither, Richard Rongstock: Das ehemalige #Reichsparteitagsgelände im 21. Jahrhundert @g-d-gegenwart.bsky.social @dubnow.bsky.social @geschichte.fm @igdjhh.bsky.social @gedenkstaettenref.bsky.social @esterwegenmemorial.bsky.social
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Rezension über Stefan Applis / Ingmar Reither / Richard Rongstock (Hgg.): Das ehemalige Reichsparteitagsgelände im 21. Jahrhundert. Transformationen nationalsozialistischer Räume, Halle/Saale: mdv Mit...

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September 10, 2025 at 4:09 AM

Stefan Applis

@doinggeography.bsky.social

#TerrorInGeorgia #Georgia #Caucasus #EU
Georgian government defying European Union
Ball now in Brussels’ court to retain credibility.
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Georgian government defying European Union

Ball now in Brussels’ court to retain credibility.