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To Serve and Protect: Meet the Ezerani Park Rangers

The 8 absurdities of the Balkan Greater State nationalism

“Free of charge” – by the state

Historic places in Istanbul – Samatya

UNITED STATES OF BALKANS IS OUR DREAM

LET ME ILLUSTRATE FOR YOU: „I’m not interested in politics“

The Balkans are a fascinating gastronomic region – Balkon3 interview with Zlatko Gall

COOL AND CULTURAL: THE INCREDIBLE TINOS ISLAND

Let me illustrate to you – (I)Legitimate government

THE EIGHT ABSURDS OF THE BALKAN BIG-STATE NATIONALISM

On a Balcony

To Serve and Protect: Meet the Ezerani Park Rangers

While most of us work in weekdays and wait for a little precious spare time to spend in nature, some were lucky enough to have nature as their working place. Borche... What is it that jeopardizes the park, anyway?
Predrag Lucić and Boris Dežulović – „Melodies of coma and Komora“

Predrag Lucić and Boris Dežulović – „Melodies of coma and Komora“

It was almost uncertain that something bigger than a neadle could have been dropped at the recently opened pub in Zagreb named „No Sikiriki,“ where one Saturday evening a crowd of...
Bean, Sea, movies and music under Velebit

Bean, Sea, movies and music under Velebit

Old town (Starigrad), small hell (Paklenica). A large concentration of Macedonians, smell of beans, sea, sarma, peppers, mountains, turlitava, pie, shopska salad and good Macedonian wine. This is a scene from... Old town, small hell :)
“SAKURA ZENSEN” – JAPANESE CHERRY TREES IN SKOPJE IN FULL BLOOM

“SAKURA ZENSEN” – JAPANESE CHERRY TREES IN SKOPJE IN FULL BLOOM

When cherry trees start blossoming they look like a scene from a fairy tale. They possess beauty so extraordinary that we can easily say they are a miracle of nature.Cherries have...
Turkan Soray, I would stay in Skopje, only if I fall in love

Turkan Soray, I would stay in Skopje, only if I fall in love

Turkan Soray, the Turkish movie queen A career desired by many young actresses. She has appeared in more than 200 movies and, she is a record keeper.  She’s been elected a...

“Free of charge” – by the state

When the state tells you that it provides something for free, it’s the same as if the fridge offers to buy you lunch. If nobody puts food in the fridge, nothing... The state never gives anything for free
Balkon3 interview with Rob Garza – Thievery Corporation

Balkon3 interview with Rob Garza – Thievery Corporation

If there is any kind of statement is just being open-minded. Sometimes we get lost in our own cultures especially when we think that ours is the best.  DJ and producer...
Performance of “Ankara wind quintet”

Performance of “Ankara wind quintet”

This year’s „Days of the Macedonian music“ will end tonight with two interesting concerts. The first is the performance of the formation „Ankara wind quintet“ from Turkey in 20.00 in the...
Why some people behave brutally to animals?

Why some people behave brutally to animals?

Hundreds of cases of abuse of animals in every corner of the Greek territory demonstrate a barbaric behavior against pets and animals. “The Panhellenic Federation for the Environment and the Animal...
Vozdra! Hi! From Sarajevo…:)

Vozdra! Hi! From Sarajevo…:)

Vozdra, sha ima – “Hi! What’s up?”- this is the way the “raja” (people) greet each other in Sarajevo. I was greeted with the same words although it was my first...
HRISTOPSOMO – Greek Christmas Bread

HRISTOPSOMO – Greek Christmas Bread

This round bread is indispensable at Christmas lunch, the most important meal of Christmas Day in Greece.Often you’ll find it topped by a B-shaped sign, which symbolizes the plough and whole... Ingredients and preparation
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  • Matka – embrace of nature!

    Balkon3 takes you on a boat ride through Matka Canyon, down the Treska river to Vrelo cave. The canyon is situated only 15 km from Skopje and Vrelo cave...

  • Devil’s Wall

    Devil’s Wall
    The wastelands surrounding the town of Sveti Nikole resemble a remote valley in Afghanistan rather than a macedonian landscape, and hide an amazing legend. It hasn’t been in the...

  • The 8 absurdities of the Balkan Greater State nationalism

    1. Every country in the Balkans believes that it should be bigger than it is. We’d need at least one more Balkan peninsula to satisfy everybody. 2.But none of...

  • Keep on riding, Dejan!

    Interview with Dejan Zafirov, a young man, who cycled 5.300 kilometers from New York to San Francisco. Five years ago, Dejan lost his left leg and since then he...

  • Tetovo Fortress – a symbol of the city

    The town of Tetovo is situated at the foot of the picturesque  Shar Mountain, and is a place where different cultures, religions and people have always mixed together. In...

  • Strangers in our own city

    When you see a group of around fifty people, who are listening to the tourist guide with great interest while they are vigorously taking photos, you will probably think...

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