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'Break through Israeli blockade!' - Thousands rally in Madrid as Global Sumud Flotilla prepares to sail from Barcelona to Gaza

'Break through Israeli blockade!' - Thousands rally in Madrid as Global Sumud Flotilla prepares to sail from Barcelona to Gaza

"Thousands of pro-Palestine activists marched along Madrid Rio on Sunday in support of Global Sumud Flotilla aiming to reach Gaza in an effort to break the ongoing Israeli siege. Footage shows large crowds chanting while marching with Palestinian flags. Activists were also gathering along the riverbanks and bridges with anti-Israel signs and banners. "Let's hope that the international pressure is strong enough, and let's hope that they manage to break through the blockade that has been in place until now. The food and supplies they are taking with them are a symbolic gesture, and hope that this will be the beginning of the end of the genocide," Enrique Quintanilla, RESCOP movement's spokesperson, said. "This is an act of protest and support for the Palestinian people and a condemnation of the genocide that is taking place right now in Gazar," Eva, an activist, added. The Global Sumud Flotilla, scheduled to depart from Barcelona on Sunday, brings together volunteers from around the world in a bid to open a humanitarian corridor into Gaza. Out of roughly 26,000 applicants, only a few hundred were selected to board the 100 boats taking part, all carrying humanitarian aid. After leaving Barcelona, the flotilla will head to Tunisia to join more vessels, then meet others from Italy and undisclosed ports before sailing together to Gaza. The initiative is part of the global campaign 'From all rivers to Gaza', involving people from over 40 countries. Since 2010, all flotillas to Gaza have been blocked or intercepted by Israeli forces, with some ending in deadly clashes. Israeli officials have previously dismissed flotillas bound for Gaza as 'selfie yachts of celebrities', 'stunts', and 'Instagram activism', claiming they may have links to Hamas."

Tasty Testicles! - Chefs compete at Serbia's ballsy world cooking championship

Tasty Testicles! - Chefs compete at Serbia's ballsy world cooking championship

"Around thirty teams gathered on Saturday in the Serbian village of Lunjevica for the 21st edition of Mudrijada, the World Testicle Cooking Championship, competing in both traditional and innovative categories. Footage shows participants preparing their own recipes - from turkey testicles with onions to international twists on Serbian classics. First-time participant Elizaveta Jovanovic, greeting visitors with a cheerful 'Good Serbian balls!', said her team opted for an experimental dish inspired by Asian cuisine. "We will make Kari Gulas with green curry, coconut milk, lemon, and onion. We marinated the balls in white wine for almost two hours, so I expect there will be some exceptional stew in the end," she explained. The event also drew international guests. Sam, a participant from Ireland, said this was his second Mudrijada since moving to Serbia. "I will never miss the chance to eat some balls," he quipped. "You should try them. They’re good – an aphrodisiac, in fact," he added, revealing one of the secrets of the event. One of the festival's coordinators, Jovana Erovic, said that participants 'take all this very seriously', adding that: "Serbs show that they really have the biggest balls. "Usually, somehow, the main prize ends up with us – I think we know the craft," she continued. The Mudrijada festival, founded in 2004, is considered the world's only championship dedicated to testicle-based cuisine. Held annually on the last weekend of August – with the only break in 2020 due to the pandemic – it attracts gourmets and curious visitors from Serbia and abroad. In addition to cooking contests, the festival features horse riding, archery, and live music, making it both a culinary and cultural event that celebrates Serbia's traditions."

Tasty Testicles! - Chefs compete at Serbia's ballsy world cooking championship

Tasty Testicles! - Chefs compete at Serbia's ballsy world cooking championship

"Around thirty teams gathered on Saturday in the Serbian village of Lunjevica for the 21st edition of Mudrijada, the World Testicle Cooking Championship, competing in both traditional and innovative categories. Footage shows participants preparing their own recipes - from turkey testicles with onions to international twists on Serbian classics. First-time participant Elizaveta Jovanovic, greeting visitors with a cheerful 'Good Serbian balls!', said her team opted for an experimental dish inspired by Asian cuisine. "We will make Kari Gulas with green curry, coconut milk, lemon, and onion. We marinated the balls in white wine for almost two hours, so I expect there will be some exceptional stew in the end," she explained. The event also drew international guests. Sam, a participant from Ireland, said this was his second Mudrijada since moving to Serbia. "I will never miss the chance to eat some balls," he quipped. "You should try them. They’re good – an aphrodisiac, in fact," he added, revealing one of the secrets of the event. One of the festival's coordinators, Jovana Erovic, said that participants 'take all this very seriously', adding that: "Serbs show that they really have the biggest balls. "Usually, somehow, the main prize ends up with us – I think we know the craft," she continued. The Mudrijada festival, founded in 2004, is considered the world's only championship dedicated to testicle-based cuisine. Held annually on the last weekend of August – with the only break in 2020 due to the pandemic – it attracts gourmets and curious visitors from Serbia and abroad. In addition to cooking contests, the festival features horse riding, archery, and live music, making it both a culinary and cultural event that celebrates Serbia's traditions."