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The 8 absurdities of the Balkan Greater State nationalism

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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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The 8 absurdities of the Balkan Greater State nationalism

1. Every country in the Balkans believes that it should be bigger than it is. We’d need at least one more Balkan peninsula to satisfy everybody. 2.But none of them considers... All countries have “historical arguments”
Aki from Kamenjane, Opera Stars’ Favourite Host

Aki from Kamenjane, Opera Stars’ Favourite Host

“On November 3rd Aki from Kamenjane will be sitting in the central lodge of Vienna States Opera, an honourable place reserved for Royalty, he will be in the spotlight with a...
You need to stir public interest in your books

You need to stir public interest in your books

Balkon 3 interview with Nermin Mollaoglu, a literary agent from Turkey Nermin Mollaoglu is one of the best literary agents in Europe. She is an avid lover of literature, connecting Balkan... It is not very profitable, but the mission is more important
People are looking for a safe place in Turkey and France awaiting “Doomsday”

People are looking for a safe place in Turkey and France awaiting “Doomsday”

Long lines of cars are heading for Sirince, Turkey and Bugarach, France, places which, according to Mayan prophecy, will be spared on Doomsday set for 21.12.2012. The long-awaited end of the...
RESEN AS A LITTLE PARIS

RESEN AS A LITTLE PARIS

The apple is a well-known symbol of Resen, but yet another characteristical thing makes Resen to be special. It is the Saray of Ahmed Niyazi Bey. This story is about one...
“A Balkan Tale” has arrived in Skopje

“A Balkan Tale” has arrived in Skopje

The story of five prominent  Balkan photographers continues. Ivan Blazev – Skopje, Jutta Benzenberg – Tirana, Kamillo Nolas – Athens, Samir Karahoda – Prizren and Ivan Petrovic – Belgrade take photographs...
Balkon3 at a flea market in Berlin

Balkon3 at a flea market in Berlin

Handmade furniture, a curious collection of dolls, old jewelry, antiques, gas masks, clothing items  from East and West Germany, freshly prepared food and loads of things that you wouldn’t even think...
Finland best, Ukraine and Russia worst for bikers

Finland best, Ukraine and Russia worst for bikers

Interview with Konstantin Jovanovski – Press Officer with the EU Delegation in Skopje Konstantin Jovanovski is Press Officer with the EU Delegation in Skopje. He always wears a suit in the... Streets of Kiev are the worst
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...
Listening the music of Chemical Brothers I realized that I miss Orbital

Listening the music of Chemical Brothers I realized that I miss Orbital

Interview with Paul Hartnoll – Orbital A number of bands and musicians emerged in the time of the great popularity of the techno music in the early 90’s, but a few...
Exhibition of traditional Turkish handicrafts

Exhibition of traditional Turkish handicrafts

As a result of natural conditions, handicrafts are with us since ancient times, since the first forms of human existence. The first examples of handicrafts were made to please people’s needs,...
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