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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?
CELEBRATING THE HEART OF CARNIVAL IN GREECE

CELEBRATING THE HEART OF CARNIVAL IN GREECE

Mixed-grill Thursday! There is a multitude of carnival customs and celebrations lasting for 3 weeks all over Greece, very colorful and diverse in every region, city, and even particular villages. But... not to let vegetarians know about it
Why is it cool to be old?

Why is it cool to be old?

EU Delegation in Republic of Macedonia organized competition for best essay with really inspiring title “Why is it Cool to be Old?”, on the occasion of the 2012 European Year for...
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,...
Greece second, Turkey third in having cleanest beaches in the world

Greece second, Turkey third in having cleanest beaches in the world

Greece is the second country in the world, after Spain, in the number of cleanest beaches and harbours marked with a Blue Flag, which is a sign that the beach and...

Balkon3 interview: Richard Galliano

When it comes to French accordion player Richard Galliano, it can be said that he did for the European music tradition what his mentor Astor Piazzolla has done with the Argentinian... his music carries sorrow, joy and optimism

Wintertime holiday season a la Greek

To some it is the need to escape for a while from the gloominess of winter and the increasing difficulties of everyday life. Others see it as a spiritual uplifting occasion... Peek over our wintertime festivities

THE EIGHT ABSURDS OF THE BALKAN BIG-STATE NATIONALISM

(Although there are millions of them, or the whole thing can be viewed as one great absurd, but still..) 1. Every country in the Balkans believes that it should be bigger... We need at least one more Balkan peninsula to satisfy everybody
The toy museum is my poetry

The toy museum is my poetry

The story about Sunay Akin, a poet and an owner of one of the most famous toy museums in the world… Istanbul, Goztepe, a historical white castle with five floors. The...
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...
All about Tyropita: The classic snack of Greece

All about Tyropita: The classic snack of Greece

Notorious for skipping breakfast, the Greeks will start worrying about substantial food later, when it’s time for dekatiano or “10 o’clock snack”. This snack is, more often than not, the ubiquitous... Just ask the locals
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