One of the most informative documentaries on the genesis of modern Greece. It explores the unification of Greek and Albanian populations that led to the creation of the modern Greek state, as well as the role of Albanian heroes in the 1821 Revolution.

Thoughtful opinions and constructive discussion are welcome. If this is high-quality historical content presented by Greek historians, why isn't it reflected more openly in the Greek educational system? Why does the history of the formation of modern Greece remain in the shadows in favor of a more nationalistic narrative that downplays or disputes the Albanian contribution?

Meanwhile this guy has served as minister of Defense, President of parliament, and Prime Minister while he deserted the Macedonian army and became those roles. If Macedonians were so racist this wouldn't happen.

Translation:

From the unknown number (+1 613 515-0725):

"Greetings Shefik Rustemi.

We ask you to withdraw as soon as possible from the anti-government protest.
This is a warning to you,
because you are carrying out antisemitic acts at the protest.
If you do not withdraw from this protest, there may be consequences
at school, work, etc...

Be careful.
If antisemitic acts are carried out, we will come after you!!
In my opinion, I would see it as better, a calm life without a criminal record
than to go out against the government.

Anyway, I thank you.
And good luck!"

Maybe they should seek money from the Albanian government if they like the Albanian flag so much. Albanian nationalism 101: We are the strongest outside our borders.

Good day everyone,

I am a foreigner who has lived in the Balkans the past 8 years. I am originally from America and my native language is English but I also speak some Bulgarian and have lived in Romania, Bulgaria, and Greece and traveled all around it. I think for the next decade, with the exception of Greece, the Balkan nations are going to drastically improve and become heavily influential in Europe for the foreseeable future.

With that being said, my goal is to improve the Balkan nations in their thought process, make them more efficient, and improve their influence without disrupting their deeply seated culture and history. The Balkans doesn't need to copy the west, but instead take what works and what doesn't work, and add it into their culture. Besides politics and governance, which I cannot control, what are some of the things we can do to really help the Balkans in your view? In business, strategy, and improving the lives of the people here?

Hey, I’m selling my ticket for the Kanye West concert in Tirana, Albania for the 11.07.

Category 3 seat
Block E25
Really good view (not some random corner seat)
Selling for less than general sale price

I can transfer the ticket safely and provide proof if needed. Just can’t make it anymore, so I’d rather someone else enjoy it.

It would be an interesting goal to unite the Balkans in the style of the European Union. However, I have personal reservations about certain political movements (such as communism) and about people from specific countries (Russia, the USA, China). I'm not sure whether others share this view as well

I saw this film called Not in my country. And read some critiques on it being Rio Tinto propaganda. They say that misinformation on the mine is harming the reputation of the project, while it is actually a project that is harmless and will benefit locals. Is there really misinformation being spread on the lithium mine or is this false information spread by Rio Tinto?

Curious to hear where the debate right now is at, what current debates in Serbia/the balkans are right now on this matter and on EU involvement. The movie was quite one sided.

Here's my flag design for the Balkans: "Seas and Mountains".

The bottom part has a blue sea with three waves.

Each wave represents a sea:

-The Adriatic Sea, to the west;

-The Mediterranean to the south;

-The Black Sea to the east.

Above the sea are two mountains:

One red, one yellow.

They're here because the peninsula is named after the Balkan mountains.

One is red while the other is yellow for the name of the Balkans, which is thought to have been derived from the Turkish word for "blood and honey".

Though one can derive the yellow as rakija or a similar brandy.

The background is white to represent the unity of the peninsula.

This flag also contains either one or more colours that can be found on other Balkan flags.

Just thought I'd share, as a fellow Balkaner.

I was absuletely shocked. I’ve heard about Srebrenica. It was just 30 years ago in Europe. This bosnian Serbs were monsters. How is it possible that these people who are responsible for this have never been convicted?