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From the basement in Shutka to Sziget and Roskilde
Interview with Shutka Roma Rap It was a cold autumn evening in the predominantly Romani community of Shutka in Skopje. We drove down the muddy alleys and... WATCH THE VIDEO »
Mountain adventure through the fabulous Shara
The walk through the remains of the winter snow while you feel the heat of the summer sun. Mixed sounds of the music of the pipe and... WATCH THE VIDEO »
Diversity Day
The day of celebrating the differences which was held in Tetovo under the motto “Different, but equal” was marked with traditional food and dances from different ethnic... WATCH THE VIDEO »
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... WATCH THE VIDEO »
HOTPOT MECHKUEVSKA AT PUZHE
The Balkon3 team this weekend has decided to prepare a special dish for you, which will particularly be favored by those of you who feel that “any... WATCH THE VIDEO »
UP GREEK TOURISM
Voluntary “Crowdfunding” to promote Greece in an international media campaignTitled “Up Greek Tourism”, a citizens initiative based in the USA gathered 20.000 dollars to promote Greece in... WATCH THE VIDEO »

On a balcony

Traditional Swedish Meatballs

This weekend Balcon 3 team decided to present a traditional Swedish recipe because Sweden is hosting this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. We did some research on the Internet and discovered that... READ THIS ARTICLE »

COOL AND CULTURAL: THE INCREDIBLE TINOS ISLAND

Third largest in the Cyclades archipelago, Tinos really has room for everyone: beach-partying youths, romantic couples, folklore admirers, Mediterranean foodies, religious pilgrims, marine-sports types, nature-loving types, art lovers and families with... READ THIS ARTICLE »

Euro Cafè with a different taste

Traditionally, spring day or St. George’s day is celebrated by both Orthodox Christian and Muslim Roma people who organize picnics and outdoor events. This year the last day of St. George’s... READ THIS ARTICLE »

Radusa – where Bosnia ends and Herzegovina begins

Scorching temperatures suggest that summer has arrived early this year, but these recent photos of Radusa mountain in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where snow still persists at an altitude of nearly 2,000... READ THIS ARTICLE »

Ohrid, May, Lake and Fish Stew

From the diary of a tourist… I love Ohrid, although I come from Skopje. I love Ohrid especially in May. Ohrid in May is marvellous. Now, some might say that any... READ THIS ARTICLE »

Easter in Greece

Highlights of the most important holiday of the year It is difficult to describe the intense feeling of the Greek Easter. There are socially apparent and publicly displayed alterations of mood... READ THIS ARTICLE »

“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... READ THIS ARTICLE »

Mountaineers are artists in quest for beauty

Starry skies rise high above the mountain. With each passing second the stars seem to move further away from us, but closer for the group of mountaineers who are climbing on... READ THIS ARTICLE »

Spring picnic menu

Warm days of spring days announce that the season of picnics may begin. A wonderful opportunity to surprise your family with a nice afternoon picnic in the park or in the... READ THIS ARTICLE »

Young people should fight for what they believe in

Decreasing economy and lack of jobs are the biggest problems in the country according to young people in Macedonia. A quarter of young people declare themselves as citizens at risk of... READ THIS ARTICLE »

Marbles – enjoying an unforgettable neighborhood play

Although the popularity of this game has dwindled since computer games and mobile phones appeared on the market, you will certainly find a few marbles in that little corner of the... READ THIS ARTICLE »

Balkon3 interview with Peter Hook “Unknown Pleasures – Inside Joy Division”

Balkon3 interview with Peter Hook The band Joy Division existed for three and a half years before it reached its tragic end in 1980, but its musical legacy still resonates strongly... READ THIS ARTICLE »