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WHEN CINEMA GOES GREEK ISLANDS

Ramadan Bayram in Skopje’s oldest Mosque

BOZA AND SALEP: BEST DRINKS FOR COLD WINTER NIGHTS

THE EIGHT ABSURDS OF THE BALKAN BIG-STATE NATIONALISM

Don’t just peek over: Join in! (How to travel like a local to the Cyclades islands)

Balkon3 interview: Richard Galliano

Stone Bridge

Baklavas Koumiotikos – Almond baklava from Kymi, the Balcony of the Aegean

Flija – irresistible traditional taste

Ozlem’s home made turkish delight-Lokum

Church in Munich unites religions

Ilina Arsova – SAMURAI of the mountain tops

Innovative young people will improve our societies

First radio station of the Greek community of Istanbul officially launched

Our ultimate goal is to make the world a safer, more secure place for everyone

Popova Sapka – pleasure for the eyes

Grinderman spreads different energy than the Bad Seeds

The 8 absurdities of the Balkan Greater State nationalism

Bulgarian and Macedonian journalists join forces to fight fake news

“Free of charge” – by the state

Historic places in Istanbul – Samatya

Ramadan and 10 frequently asked questions about fasting

UNITED STATES OF BALKANS IS OUR DREAM

Wintertime holiday season a la Greek

The Last Chance

On a Balcony

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 them considers... All countries have “historical arguments”

Tourists Attractions in the City Izmir, Turkey

Turkey’s number three city after both Ankara and Istanbul, Izmir is home to one of the nation’s leading ports and is spotted within the Mediterranean basin. Izmir brags an extraordinary history,... cosmopolitan, urban, marvelous archeology
“Carnaval Latino” for the first time in Turkey

“Carnaval Latino” for the first time in Turkey

This summer the park „Küçükçiftlik“ will host the most scenic and entertaining  festival. The first Latino Festival, which will be held on July 11 will present some legendary groups and artists:...
Balkon3 interview with Zoran Predin – “The second wife in the harem”

Balkon3 interview with Zoran Predin – “The second wife in the harem”

The career of one of the best known and most popular Slovenian musicians, Zoran Predin, is anything but monotonous and dull. The audiences know Predin as a main author and front...
A thousand years old panorama

A thousand years old panorama

When it comes to travel, fall (as well as spring) is a nice period for a field trip. Summer has ended, and with it the notion of a vacation as a...
Dance Me till The End of Love in Istanbul

Dance Me till The End of Love in Istanbul

Balkon3 report from Leonard Cohen’s concert in Istanbul They say that travel broadens one’s horizons and travelling to far off places surely broadens one’s perceptions. Istanbul, a city of unofficially 20...

An unusual orchestra of soul mates

Apparently, it was just an ordinary band that can be heard in busy places in different cities round the world. However, as you get closer to hear their music you see... Music from an unusual band
The Oldest Witness of Historic Fires

The Oldest Witness of Historic Fires

Imagine that you are travelling to a city for the first time. When you enter the city, what is the first thing attracting you? Is that today’s buildings devoid of artistic...
Feel Prespa

Feel Prespa

High mountains, a valley, a lake, an island. Blue skies and blue waters shaded by folliage and rocky hights. Older generations remember a time when the lake was in full splendor,...
Czech giant slalom in Macedonia

Czech giant slalom in Macedonia

What could possibly make two young adventurers from the Czech Republic pack their bags and plan a trip round Macedonia in just a few days?  The answer is simple – snow,...
Serbian Slava in Kosovo

Serbian Slava in Kosovo

Serbian Slava celebrations are legendary. Songs have been written and films have been made about them. Orthodox tradition in the Balkans requires that Orthodox families chose a saint as protector of...
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  • 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...

  • Little Paco de Lucia from Strumica Conquers Europe

    This is a story about a guitar “desperado” from Strumica. Although Stojan Stojanov is just 12 years old, he has climbed the throne of many prestigious European competitions with...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • Sharski Vodi Marathon – Macedonia’s gold

    Adrenaline, breathtaking nature, delicious beans. Sharski Vodi (Waters of Shar Mountain) marathon was held for the seventh time on the slopes of Shar Mountain on 30th June 2013. The...
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