Guide to SKOPJE
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The 8 absurdities of the Balkan Greater State nationalism

To Serve and Protect: Meet the Ezerani Park Rangers

“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

Armenia – Azerbaijan: Why Russia will lose out on a possible peace deal

By Igor Chalenko* The Kremlin is forcing the residents of Karabakh to refuse food and humanitarian aid  The Kremlin aims at freezing the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict in Karabakh according to the scenario...
“Petrified wedding party” in Kuklica

“Petrified wedding party” in Kuklica

The longest month of the year is finally over. The days are still cold but sunny, and by looking at the sun going higher above the horizon I can tell that... Natural phenomenon or legend
We all have a delicious cuisine but who eats the most?

We all have a delicious cuisine but who eats the most?

  Sometimes we argue whose dish musaka, sarma or baklava is, or whether it’s called doner or giro. In the end we come to the conclusion that it doesn’t matter who...

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 relaxed atmosphere...
Tindersticks – 20 years of making music differently

Tindersticks – 20 years of making music differently

The best music in the world is the music that persuades us that there is no other music in the world. Twenty years on from their debut, Tindersticks make music that...
Balkon 3 on D Festival (Photo Gallery)

Balkon 3 on D Festival (Photo Gallery)

The second edition of D Festival was held at Saturday on the shore of Lake Dojran. The hot weather and the well known Dojran mosquitoes were not a problem for the...
A VIRTUAL VISIT TO THE PARTHENON

A VIRTUAL VISIT TO THE PARTHENON

Have you ever dreamed of visiting the Parthenon but never had the chance to make the journey? The next best thing, a 360 degree virtual tour over and around the sacred...
El Greco Year 2014 in Spain- parallel events in Greece

El Greco Year 2014 in Spain- parallel events in Greece

Spain, the country that embraced the talent and personality of El Greco commemorates 400 years from his death (7th April 1614), presenting to the public an extended program of exhibitions, lectures,... Tribute to a master of painting
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...
Cradles – comfort and tradition

Cradles – comfort and tradition

A baby, a mother and a cradle… The cradle is the link in the divine communication between a baby and his mother. The story of the cradle began in the 1st... a century old cradle
Balkon 3 suggestion for a football snack: peppers and whey cheese salad

Balkon 3 suggestion for a football snack: peppers and whey cheese salad

Football and beer. Why beer? There aren’t many explanations to that. It’s generally accepted that football has first become a traditional sport in the countries where beer had already been a... Do you have the rare ingredient?
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Videos

  • “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...

  • Balkon3 presents: I am underground

    After many complications and confusion, after hundreds of kebabs and beers accompanied by heated but fruitful debates between the director, screenwriter, producer and sound technician, and after nearly a...

  • 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...

  • 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...

  • 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...

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