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Behind the locomotive. What does a train ride in the Balkans really means?

23Sep

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Economics, Society

Behind the locomotive. What does a train ride in the Balkans really means?

Interview with Marco Carlone, author of 'Binario Est' reportage book, on the fascinating and controversial Balkan railways, between usefulness and folklore (more…)

September ’93. The season of internal strife

13Sep

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1993, Podcast

September ’93. The season of internal strife

Listen to BarBalkans podcast: September '93. The season of internal strife (more…)

10Sep

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Other Drinks, The Bar Balkans

Ouzo, the Greek rakija

Ouzo is a distilled spirit made from grape must, with a strong anise flavor, added during the fermentation process along with berries and herbs. The origin of the Greek rakija is uncertain, but it is likely to derive from rakı, a distillate spirit with Ottoman origin (more…)

S4E2. Zorba’s dance for 100th Arena di Verona Opera Festival

9Sep

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Season 4

S4E2. Zorba’s dance for 100th Arena di Verona Opera Festival

Read it in BarBalkans newsletter: S4E2. Zorba's dance for 100th Arena di Verona Opera Festival (more…)

The Balkan story behind ‘Zorba the Greek’ ballet

9Sep

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Culture, History

The Balkan story behind ‘Zorba the Greek’ ballet

Zorba the Greek ballet has returned to Verona in 2023 to celebrate the 100th edition of the Arena di Verona Opera Festival, the most famous opera festival in the world. The real and Balkan story is well worth exploring (more…)