The Lev and the Lion
I gave a talk once, recounting how I first fell in love with a Bulgarian woman—and then, over time, I fell in love with Bulgaria…
Time to reskill, or sell up and move to southern Italy
As we approach yet another downward trending economic period, the potential for war (both of the hot and trade kinds) and our propensity to innovate…
Trump’s new tariffs salvo and the crossroads of parallel revolutions
We’ve been taught in school that first came the Agricultural Revolution, then the Industrial one, followed by the Digital, and now we talk about the…
The UK Labour Government – a disappointing start destined to get worse
What impact has the Starmer Labour Government had on life in the UK in just over six months of power? The first months of Keir…
Buckle Up For Safety (But Not For Success): Volvo’s CEO Musical Chairs Hits a Sour Note
Alright, buckle up (ironic, isn’t it, since Volvo gave away the three-point seatbelt patent for free back in the day—because apparently making the world safer…
SignalGate
If you ever followed my writing, you should already know that I was always vocal about privacy and security. Maybe too vocal, maybe too early….
Netflix’s Adolescence – great acting, great story, but not representing reality
Watching Adolescence felt like getting hit in the chest with a sledgehammer. It wasn’t just another crime drama. It was something else entirely—something raw, something…
When Words Meet Power: The Uncertain Marriage of Free Speech and Governance
A few days ago, I came across an intriguing yet frustrating story that triggered my thoughts about freedom. Rather than pointing fingers, I wanted to…
We need to wake up and smell the sugar-free coffee
I was instantly turned off my recent chocolate bar after a new-age hippie amigo sent me a meme with the chilling words “sugar kills” in…
The Illusion of Democracy: When NGOs Rule from the Shadows
Behind Romania’s election lurks a darker truth—foreign NGOs masquerading as democracy’s guardians while secretly influencing the outcome. As citizens embrace the myth of self-governance, the…
How can an Irish accent regularly top polls of sexiest accents in the UK?!
It’s baffling how the British press continues to label us Irish as UK citizens … My blood boils whenever I read online polls declaring that…
‘Military aid’ is keeping the meat grinder busy
By halting military aid to bring Zelensky to the negotiation table, US President Donald Trump has fired a shot of common sense across the bows….