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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

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 Ruby of Macedonia

The Ruby of Macedonia

Not all countries have their own national gemstone. China is known for its Chinese jade, Australia has its own Australia opal, the Czech Republic has the Czech garnets, Columbia – the...

First radio station of the Greek community of Istanbul officially launched

The “Echo of Istanbul”, the first greek-speaking radio of the Istanbuli-Greek (Rum) Community has been transmitting live worldwide via the Internet for the past 6 months. Its official launching event was...
London celebrates sport and good fun

London celebrates sport and good fun

They say that London, the capital of the UK, is a city you can never get bored with, even when you are fed up with your life. This is especially true...
Boreks, Simit and Turkish Breakfast in your home

Boreks, Simit and Turkish Breakfast in your home

Living abroad, there are certain Turkish food, especially the Turkish street food, places (and of course, people) that I dearly miss – and I am sure it is the same for...
Young people should fight for what they believe in

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...
Fethiye – a town of magical nature and turquoise colour

Fethiye – a town of magical nature and turquoise colour

If towns and seas were named by their colour, then Fethiye would be called turquoise. It isn’t easy to see all of Fethiye in a few days. There is something for...
The mysterious resident of Lake Ohrid – The freshwater crab

The mysterious resident of Lake Ohrid – The freshwater crab

Yes, you should not wonder about it. This is a less known fact, but despite the famous endemic species of fish, the Lake Ohrid is a natural environment for two crab...
Devil’s Wall

Devil’s Wall

The wastelands surrounding the town of Sveti Nikole resemble a remote valley in Afghanistan rather than a macedonian landscape, and hide an amazing legend. It hasn’t been in the public eye... amazing legend
Musicians from Cuba and Turkey – Stars of the OFF-Fest 2012

Musicians from Cuba and Turkey – Stars of the OFF-Fest 2012

The popular Cuban orchestra Afro-Cuban All Stars and the magical Turkish duo Erkan Ogur and Derya Turkan will be the headliners of this year, eleventh in a row, edition of the...
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...
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  • 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 the international...

  • Devil’s Wall

    Devil’s Wall
    The wastelands surrounding the town of Sveti Nikole resemble a remote valley in Afghanistan rather than a macedonian landscape, and hide an amazing legend. It hasn’t been in the...

  • 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...

  • Greek Journalists in Bursa

    A group of Greek journalists visited Osmangazi Municipality in the Turkish province Bursa. During the two-day programme they urged for development of co-operation between the two countries and liberalization...

  • 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...

  • Let me illustrate to you – (I)Legitimate government

    When does a certain government begin to lose its legitimacy? It happens at the exact moment when the government itself does not abide by the rules of the system....

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