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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?
Spring lamb stew

Spring lamb stew

Spring changes people’s eating habits. Winter preserved food is slowly replaced with specialties that include fresh vegetables. Balkon 3 recommends preparing lamb stew with vegetables. Hot stew is a great breakfast...
Lonely train station

Lonely train station

People who go through a crisis and feel depressed try to forget the past by travelling to some faraway place and making drastic changes in their lives. Throughout history trains have... Photo Gallery
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...
A scientist from another planet – Balkon3 in Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade

A scientist from another planet – Balkon3 in Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade

Millions of people are too big for their cities, thousands find themselves too confined within their own country, and hundreds of others find crossing continents too easy. However, there are only...

Getting to Norway

If you need a Norwegian Visa to get there, do not hesitate to do so, as you will not regret a single trial for this beauty! Read on about the documents... Read on about the documents you need
A passion for photography since I was little

A passion for photography since I was little

“I first started taking photos with my dad’s cell phone, but the magic of capturing images and moments quickly obsessed me. I got my first camera when I was 12 and...
Bitola expects a return of the guests from Greece to Sirok Sokak

Bitola expects a return of the guests from Greece to Sirok Sokak

For years the Greek people were traditionally coming to Bitola in large numbers to buy clothes and shoes, to use the services of the hairdressers, the dentists, the gynecologists and even...
Tribute to Theo Angelopoulos in Athens, Thessaloniki and Larissa (24-30/1/ 2013)

Tribute to Theo Angelopoulos in Athens, Thessaloniki and Larissa (24-30/1/ 2013)

Commemorating a year from his death, Greece honors the great movie director by a series of special screenings of his complete works in cinema theatres of 3 major cities. The movie...
Balkon 3 suggestion for a football snack: peppers and whey cheese salad

Balkon 3 suggestion for a football snack: peppers and whey cheese salad

Football and beer. Why beer? There aren’t many explanations to that. It’s generally accepted that football has first become a traditional sport in the countries where beer had already been a... Do you have the rare ingredient?
Renaissance on Crete, The Wall Live in Athens, Rockwave in Malakasa

Renaissance on Crete, The Wall Live in Athens, Rockwave in Malakasa

We can’t help but dream about sea, music, food and dance, and we must share a few more events that will take place in irresistible Greece this summer. Hopefully, we will...
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Videos

  • “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...

  • Interview with “Letecki Pekinezeri”

    “Its all music” was the response of one of the greatest jazz musicians of all time, Duke Ellington to the numerous debates on how to define jazz. In a...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • “Zenne” – a film about a gay dancer which shook Turkey

    The story of a young Ahmet Yildiz, who was killed by his father because of a different sexual orientation, caused great controversy and sharp debates in Turkey. It’s all...
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