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The latest stories from the Balkans and everything to its East.
In Serbia, Song Covers You: Restyling Western Hits for a Domestic Audience
It’s no small secret that a fair percentage of Serbian turbofolk songs aren’t original but…
The Legendary Gigolos of the Croatian Coast
Bronzed, brawny and glistening with suntan oil, the gigolos of coastal Croatia have long roamed…
The Class of 2014: Zvonimir
Meet the youth of the Balkans, version 2014. Born in post-Yugoslav era, they’re old enough…
Cue Obligatory Guest Rapper: Your Handy Guide to Serbia’s Rotating Lineup Of Better-Looking Pitbulls
You know how it goes. You’ve been listening to, perhaps even vaguely enjoying, a tunefully…
Georgia’s Pankisi Gorge, Home to Many of the Chechens Fighting in Syria
Some experts say the majority of Chechen fighters in Syria are now recruited from the…
Belgrade to Srebrenica Marathon Bike Ride
Last week, a team of nine cyclists from Serbia rode the 173 km from Belgrade…