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“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

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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”
The Macedonian Philharmonic Orchestra will perform in the new opera house in Oman

The Macedonian Philharmonic Orchestra will perform in the new opera house in Oman

In January, the Macedonian Philharmonic Orchestra will perform in Muscat, the capital of the Arab country of Oman in the the new architectural building that stirred sensation. After many years of...
Bansko – The Balkan’s St Moritz

Bansko – The Balkan’s St Moritz

“The price of the daily ski – pass is 55 Bulgarian leva or about 28 euros, so you can easily  calculate whether it is expensive or cheap for you. However you...
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
Young Seldo from Macedonia a big ice-skating champion in Italy

Young Seldo from Macedonia a big ice-skating champion in Italy

Dozens of children gather on the thick ice on the road to Trebishte, a village in Mavrovo-Rostushe municipality near the Macedonia-Albania border. The atmosphere is cheerful. Children slide on the ice...

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...
Matka Canyon

Matka Canyon

Little Mount Athos, the land of butterflies, the most beautiful canyon in Macedonia guarding one of the deepest underwater caves in Europe. This is Matka Canyon in one sentence with so...

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
Time for a picnic! Flower-shaped buns with hot dogs

Time for a picnic! Flower-shaped buns with hot dogs

Spring was very late this year but it still managed to come through the open doors of June. It tempts our dreams and fulfills our desires with its charm, colours and... Tasty, easy and inexpensive

„AIR OF ISTANBUL“– Pay and breathe

One of the famous verses of the renown Turkish poet Orhan Veli says: „We live for free, free is the air, the clouds, the river, the rain, the mud is free.“...

Church in Munich unites religions

One of the most important churches to the citizens of Munich, Saint Margaret is located in the worker’s quarter of Sendling and serves the Catholic believers throughout the year. But for...
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  • 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 communities as...

  • 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...

  • “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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

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