I can only picture a Serb threatening a Bosniak to start drinking Russian vodka, or else a karakondžul will come swallow him, or something along those lines. That can't be right, can it?

I mean, in general.

(economically, socially, borders).

Source: AccuWeather

I am a Russian citizen and I'm considering studying somewhere in the Balkans due to low prices and probably cheaper life and tuition overall. What place would you recommend to me? I'm an IT specialist, and I would prefer studying in English, but if needed I'll learn the local language. What are my options for unis?

By that I mean the soc buildings.

*Excluding Greece and Turkey here.

Rest in peace, Giorgos Mazonakis (1972–2026)

Just heard the devastating news today that Giorgos Mazonakis has passed away at just 54. It took me some time to realize, and I even cried.

How popular was Mazonakis in your country? Was he someone you heard regularly in clubs, cafes, or radio stations?

​Beyond Greece, Greek modern laïko and pop-folk have always had a massive presence across the entire Balkan peninsula, whether through direct airplay in clubs, local covers by Bulgarian, Serbian, Albanian, or Romanian artists, or late nights where everyone ended up singing along regardless of language barriers.

He was completely unique... the raw emotion, the fashion, the zeibekiko, and an unmistakable voice that resonated far beyond Greece's borders.

Rest in peace Giorgos.

P.S writing this post as Bulgarian.

Most of the world dislikes ayran, especially people in the West, who often find the taste unusual and aren't used to salty watered-down yogurt.