I lost count a little bit while packing books, moving, finding books on my Kindle, but I think I’m nearing the end of my 20 Books of Summer (having read a few not on the original list as well). These three latest ones were all on my list, and had been buried on my Kindle … Continue reading #20Books of Summer and #WITMonth: #16-18| findingtimetowrite
Notre chroniqueur a « visité la haine » durant ses vacances estivales, dans deux lieux commémoratifs séparés par 7 000 km, mais unis par l'humanité qui s'en dégage.| L’actualité
The ethnic cleansing of hundreds of thousands of Serbs by a US-backed Croatian leader was premeditated, according to newly-uncovered files revealing the operation’s planning. After the bloodshed subsided, Richard Holbrooke, a top US diplomat, assured him: “We said publicly… that we were concerned, but privately, you knew what we wanted.” August 4, 2025 marks the 30th anniversary of Operation Storm. Little known outside the former Yugoslavia, the military campaign unleashed a genocidal...| The Grayzone
“On my last evening, Sašo and I sit in the garden of Georgi Marjanovski, a professor of law and one of Macedonia’s great liberals. We talk in the darkness, listen to the crickets who click their legs…| c4 journal
Thoughts and impressions from our 12-hour journey from Bar to Belgrade on a train we have chosen to call "The Balkan Express".| Routinely Nomadic
You may have heard that Bulgaria is launching a digital nomad visa, but what are the criteria and how do you apply? In this post, you can find all the information! The post Bulgaria’s New Digital Nomad Visa – Requirements, Cost & Process (2025) appeared first on Red White Adventures.| Red White Adventures
Svaka limenka se računa na Arsenal Fest-u u Kragujevcu 2025. Petnaesto izdanje Arsenal Fest-a, održano u autentičnom prostoru bivše topionice u srcu Kragujevca, uspešno je privedeno kraju uz više od 35.000 posetilaca i impresivne ekološke rezultate tokom tri festivalske večeri. Prikupljeno je više od 10.000 iskorišćenih limenki koje su poslate na reciklažu. Ovogodišnje izdanje obeležila […]| Every Can Counts
My Sarajevo itinerary allows you to discover the "Jerusalem of the Balkans" in relatively great depth, and at a pace that it neither sluggish nor breakneck. The post Jerusalem of the Balkans appeared first on Leave Your Daily Hell.| Leave Your Daily Hell
Last Updated on 20/07/2025 by kami In this article, you will find all the best things to do in Timisoara (Romania) – a vibrant and underrated city in Central Europe – as well as practical information about visiting Timisoara that will help you plan your trip to this amazing place. When I visited Timisoara for the first time, back in 2015, the city took me by surprise, so much so that it quickly found a solid spot among my favourite destinations. I knew I would return there eventually, and...| Kami and the Rest of the World
Planning a trip to Romania? Don't miss Oradea, the Art Nouveau gem of Europe. Here's your guide with the best things to do in Oradea, Romania| Kami and the Rest of the World
A man walks through Belgrade in a straight line. And I don’t mean it metaphorically – he literally moves forward without stopping. No fence, no building is an obstacle for him. As if he was the one…| VOICES
Professor Jonathan Conlin of The Lausanne Project explains how that "most superior person" (as he was described by contemporaries at Oxford) met his match at Lausanne 100 years ago. Of all the treaties negotiated in the wake of World War 1, …| History of government
Planning a trip to Romania? Visit Arad, a lovely yet underrated city in western Romania. Here's your guide to what to see in Arad.| Kami and the Rest of the World
Although there’s nothing wrong with drinking in your local pub, it’s wonderful to broaden your horizon from time to time. Find new places to get hammered and new people to join you while doing so. The best stories simply don’t start with the words: “This one time I was drinking at home when…” And if…| Lords of the Drinks
We already gave you some tips and tricks to get rid of your hangover. But every country has its own traditional dishes to make the process go faster. We like to give you a taste of the international anti-hangover cuisine. And in this episode we return to the Balkans, a peninsula in Europe that is known…| Lords of the Drinks
Written by Stefan Vladisavljev and Damir Dizdarević. The Western Balkans face the challenge of balancing growing Chinese influence with the need for diversified and resilient partnerships to suppor…| Taiwan Insight
You can hear the Surva Kukeri festival long before you can see it. From a distance it’s a drumbeat, a … Read More The post Surva: Visiting the Kukeri Festival in Pernik, Bulgaria appeared first on Road Unraveled.| Road Unraveled
Here you can find various texts and materials that are the basis for the discussion on Capital, State, war and anarchist responses that is taking place at the Balkan Anarchist Bookfair this weekend. Some IFA contributions are included:| International of Anarchist Federations
Get our personal tips for the best places to stay in Zagreb. No gatekeeping. Only the best options for your first visit to Zagreb.| Mauka Travels
Get our ready 7-day itinerary through Croatia. Explore the country from North to South on an epic road trip.| Mauka Travels
Plan the perfect visit to Plitvice Lakes: one-day itinerary to explore the most beautiful park in Croatia.| Mauka Travels
Ultimate guide to help you travel Croatia using public transport options. Buses, trains, trams, ferries, and more!| Mauka Travels
We'll help you plan the perfect visit to Hvar Island, starting by setting the right duration for your trip. Check our full guide.| Mauka Travels
Complete overview of the prepaid SIM card options in Croatia. Discover the best value for money, and the best alternative for international trips.| Mauka Travels
If you've been dreaming of living in Greece as a digital nomad, here's everything you need to prepare for your trip!| Red White Adventures
First call for the 2025 Balkan Anarchist Bookfair: https://bab2025.espivblogs.net/call/ Music video documenting FAIt activities in 2024, edited by the comrades| International of Anarchist Federations
Original post (and many translations): https://anarhistka.org/days-of-action-against-militarism-and-nationalism/ The assembly of Balkan solidarity network gathered at the Balkan anarchist bookfair in Prishtina,| International of Anarchist Federations
From ancient sites and olive oil tastings to waterfalls and beach time, here are 9 fun things to do in Kalamata, Greece!| Red White Adventures
Planning a trip to Brasov, Romania? Here are some ideas for excellent day trips from Brasov to explore the fascinating Transylvania region!| Kami and the Rest of the World
Today, March 31, we observe Transgender Day of Visibility, a day dedicated to celebrating the creativity, resilience, and contributions of transgender and gender diverse people around the world. We…| Global Equality Today
It seems like we're getting close to the moment when Iosif Lazaridis has to finally admit that the Proto-Indo-European (PIE) homeland was located in Eastern Europe, and also that the ancestors of the Hittites and other Anatolian speakers entered Anatolia via the Balkans. Let's discuss. However, please note that comments from total morons, trolls and/or mentally unstable people will not| Eurogenes Blog
It's always amusing to see some random Jovan or Dimitar arguing online that Slavic speakers have been in the Balkans since at least the Neolithic. Obviously, Slavic peoples only turned up in the Balkans during the early Middle Ages. It's just that their linguistic and genetic impact on the region was so profound that it may seem like they've been there forever. A new paper at Cell by Olalde et| Eurogenes Blog
This is about the only successful qpAdm model that I can find for the pair of Early Bronze Age (EBA) females from Yassitepe, Turkey, using a decent set of outgroups and markers. I wouldn't take it too literally, but it does suggest a potentially significant level of European ancestry, including some steppe ancestry, in these Yassitepe individuals. TUR_Aegean_Yassitepe_EBA| Eurogenes Blog
What to expect of accommodation in Serbia? These are the places we worked online from along the Danube from Apatin to Belgrade and Golubac.ac| Mind of a Hitchhiker
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Day 62: we kayaked with reduced luggage from Golubac to Donji Milanovac through the Iron Gate. We paddled over 50 kilometers in one day.| Mind of a Hitchhiker
Day 60: we kayaked from Smederevo to Ram down the Danube River. Both towns have wonderful fortresses, especially Ram Fortress.| Mind of a Hitchhiker
Day 59: we kayaked down the Danube River from Grocka na Dunavu to Smederevo in Serbia. We switched seats in the kayak to experiment with trim.| Mind of a Hitchhiker
Day 57: we kayaked the Danube from Banovci to Belgrade, the capital of Serbia. We landed on Great War Island and paddled against the Sava.| Mind of a Hitchhiker
A quick guide to visiting St Mary's Church of Leus outside Permet, including transport tips.| Wander-Lush
All the best things to do in Permet, Albania – from the Benja Thermal Baths to the Church of Leus, Slow Food & rafting on the Vjosa River.| Wander-Lush
Balkans are a very popular term for what is also known as the Southeastern Europe. The name comes from the Balkan Mountains which are located on the peninsula. But what, exactly, constitutes the Ba…| Traditional West
Gundulićeva street, Zagreb, December 2016 The post Gundulićeva street, Zagreb, December 2016 appeared first on Vlado Vince.| Vlado Vince
This is the eighth in a series of occasional blog posts. So far this series of posts has made stops in Tokyo, Shanghai, Amoy, Calcutta, and Baghdad. The Army Around the World Flight, flew out of B…| The Text Message
Une vague de chaleur frôlant les 40 °C du Monténégro en Croatie en passant par la Bosnie a conduit à une panne d’électricité d’ampleur internationale.| Le HuffPost
Day 54: we take the land border bridge from Ilok in Croatia to Bačka Palanka in Serbia to kayak the Danube to Novi Sad, Vojvodina's capital.| Mind of a Hitchhiker
Note from LeftEast Editors: Originally published by Second Cold War Observatory on May 2, 2024. Perhaps more than any other material, lithium has, in recent years, been increasingly presented as the silver bullet for the so-called twin transition—the digital and the green transitions. Lithium is essential to most conventional batteries used in diverse technologies, from phones […]| Lefteast
Planning a trip to Slovenia? Don't miss these most beautiful places in Slovenia! Here's your ultimate list of places to visit in Slovenia!| Kami and the Rest of the World
Butrint National Park. Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of ancient ruins, wetlands, archaeological treasures & wildlife sanctuary| Journey of a Nomadic Family
Planning a trip to Croatia? Don't miss the beautiful Hvar Island! Here's your guide with the best things to do in Hvar and more!| Kami and the Rest of the World
Thinking of visiting Hvar, Croatia? Here's a complete guide how to plan a day trip from Split to Hvar and how to easily reach the island.| Kami and the Rest of the World
Full comparison between Kotor and Budva so you can decide in which city you should stay during your trip to Montenegro.| Mauka Travels
An alternative Albania road trip itinerary for 2 action-packed weeks in Albania. Discover the mountains, beaches, Vjosa River and Lake Ohrid.| Wander-Lush
All the best things to do in Lin, Albania – including the ancient mosaics, Lake Ohrid, and more. A Lin travel guide to help you plan your visit.| Wander-Lush
The best things to do in Leskovik, Albania, including the new Melesin Distillery boutique hotel and restaurant, secret thermal springs, and more.| Wander-Lush
All the best things to do in Upper Qeparo, a charming and partially abandoned village in Albania.| Wander-Lush
A complete guide on how to travel from Tirana Airport to the city centre by bus, taxi or transfer plus my Albania arrivals guide.| Wander-Lush
Gjirokaster, the Stone City, is a must-see in Albania. Here are the best things to do in Gjirokaster, including the castle, bazaar and Ali Pasha Bridge.| Wander-Lush
Discover a full list of the monthly cost of living by country in USD for every country in the world, to help you decide the best destination for you.| A BROTHER ABROAD
The debate over the location of the so called Indo-Anatolian homeland won't be decided by the persistence of any type of genetic ancestry in...| eurogenes.blogspot.com
A paper in Science co-authored by around 200 scientists from some of the world's top academic institutions surely must mean something, righ...| eurogenes.blogspot.com