"Missing Europe" is the title of the round table in the Conference "Becoming Europe. From solidarity to the European integration of the Balkans and Turkey"
In Sofia, from the 6th to the 9th of November an event dedicated to the sustainability of rural areas in the Balkans. It's promoted by OBC and Slow Food Bulgaria in the context of the project "Tell Europe to Europe"
Rich in fertile land, but poor in water. Unije, Nia for the ancient Greeks, is the main island off the Lošinj coast, in the North Adriatic. It is surrounded by a sea abounding in fish, but has no natural harbours to protect the sailors against the winter mistral. Over the centuries, Unije has taught its inhabitants the delicate balance between exploiting and respecting natural resources
A group of linguists travelling into the majestic beauty of Albanian mountains in a quest for lost words and languages. "Lips, eyes, ears" traces a portrait of an unusual job, introducing a special perspective on today's Albania, its culture, and its landscape. Now in streaming
Hundreds of kmq of Croatian territory, now of the EU, still have to be cleared of mines and UXO. The deminers associations protested for contract renewals during the July 1st celebrations
The 'karakacanska ovca' was a sheep breed selected throughout the centuries by the karakacani, a nomadic ethnic group. It was thought to have disappeared. Today, thanks to the patient work of Sergej Ivanov and others who protect endangered species and biodiversity, many of these sheeps are raised in the Southern Serbian town of Dimitrovgrad. The video
One of the most polluted cities in Europe, home of a large industrial district during Socialist Yugoslavia, Pančevo suffered the devastating consequences of the NATO bombings of 1999. It is now slowly rising up. A video-report
In the Balkans it is a must. Ajvar is a sauce made of peppers. Many countries claim its origin, and many are the recipes. Here's one, based upon our journey in the Leskovac region of Southern Serbia. Photos by Ivo Danchev
