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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

Ramadan and 10 frequently asked questions about fasting

UNITED STATES OF BALKANS IS OUR DREAM

Wintertime holiday season a la Greek

The Last Chance

The 8 absurdities of the Balkan Greater State nationalism

Kimmo Pohjonen – A fearless musical adventurer

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

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

On a Balcony

Ramadan and 10 frequently asked questions about fasting

Ramadan and 10 frequently asked questions about fasting

Before dawn I wait for the first smell of Suhoor from the kitchen. My mother is cooking. I can feel the smell, unusual, sweet, full of feelings. It is not just... Fasting is “forced poverty”
FROUTOPIA: THE DISTANT DREAM-LIKE LAND OF OUR CHILDHOOD

FROUTOPIA: THE DISTANT DREAM-LIKE LAND OF OUR CHILDHOOD

Froutopia was a landmark TV puppet-show for children from the Greek 1980’s that in a magical way has managed to fascinate audiences across generations. The TV program remains a reference point...
People recognize each other

People recognize each other

An interview with Vlatko Stefanovski “Above all, I consider myself a balkanophile. In any case, more of a balkanophile than a balkanophobic.” says famous Macedonian guitarist Vlatko Stefanovski at the beginning...
Alanya- a place where the sun smiles

Alanya- a place where the sun smiles

Alanya relies on the the unique highlands of the Taurus Mountain. There are beautiful beaches with blue flag and in the same time it satisfies the wishes of those who are...
Free flying over the urban jungle

Free flying over the urban jungle

People have always dreamed of being able to fly and beat gravity as the mythical flyer Icarus. Flying is a symbol of freedom as an ultimate goal for everybody. Probably that... They jump over fences, fly over buildings and roofs
My mother’s Aubergine Moussaka

My mother’s Aubergine Moussaka

Ingredients: 4 aubergines 2 onions 3 tomatoes 250 gr of ground beef One coffee cup of vegetable oil Salt/ pepper Preparation: Aubergines are skinned by leaving strips of coloured sections on...
Istanbul – a snowy fairytale

Istanbul – a snowy fairytale

People say Istanbul is a fairytale city. Since the beginning of this week it transformed into a “snowy fairytale city”. Snow hasn’t stopped falling for 45 hours. The city is going...
Festive Kuglof cake

Festive Kuglof cake

This is one of the most universal holiday cakes, which is often part of the family table. Whether it is for the Christmas or Easter holidays or for a usual Sunday...

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

Balkon3 interview with Robin Lerner, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Private Sector Exchange at the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Ms Lerner, More than 300.000 foreign citizens...
Dondurma – ice cream that refuses to melt

Dondurma – ice cream that refuses to melt

Ice cream is everybody’s favorite summer refreshment. It can be prepared in many different ways with various flavors and is equally appreciated on all continents. However, authentic Turkish ice cream “dondurma”...
A Turkish and a Macedonian guide people through the mazes of the EU

A Turkish and a Macedonian guide people through the mazes of the EU

Out of it, but very much in it The ‘art’ of being a Member State is not to blindly implement and apply EU law, but to do it well.   Two... Out of it, but very much in it
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  • 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...

  • “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...

  • Greek Journalists in Bursa

    A group of Greek journalists visited Osmangazi Municipality in the Turkish province Bursa. During the two-day programme they urged for development of co-operation between the two countries and liberalization...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...
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Skopje

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Partly sunny with thundershowers
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New York

Cloudy
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Partly sunny with showers
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Athens

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Intermittent clouds
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Istanbul

Mostly clear
24°C
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Mostly cloudy with thundershowers
29°C
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Mostly cloudy
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