List: Balkans: a state of mind and affairs | Curated by Mirko Božić

Feb 12, 2025
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Balkans: a state of mind and affairsOpinion pieces related to Southeastern Europe with the emphasis on the countries of former Yugoslavia.
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Vandalized Cemeteries: Silenced ScreamWhen I die, either be respectful or respectfully fuck off.
Feb 9
Feb 9
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Public Spaces and Art: Applied PoliticsBetween kitsch and cool: the eternal dilemma
Jan 29
Jan 29
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Novi Sad: Aftermath of a TragedyAn earthquake in the swamp of Serbian politics
Jan 27
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Jan 27
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On Marriage: In Good Times and BadDealing with obstacles: when marital bliss turns to sacrifice.
Jan 8
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Jan 8
3
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EVROPA
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A Night At the Theatre in SarajevoA place to explore the pain and joy of the human condition
Nov 25, 2024
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Nov 25, 2024
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EVROPA
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The Green Lungs of My HometownI take a long walk through the natural corners hidden in the concrete shell of Mostar
Nov 19, 2024
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Nov 19, 2024
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EVROPA
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In October, Mostar Tastes Like Roasted ChestnutsThe man who turns every stroll into a treat
Oct 31, 2024
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Oct 31, 2024
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Zenite
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School Bullying: a Child’s PlayIn Croatia, a public rebellion against a school bully turned into a resistance against the whole syste.
Oct 24, 2024
Oct 24, 2024
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Indirect AbsolutismGeneral elections in Bosnia and Herzegovina are scheduled for today. People will dilligently gather at the polling stations, wait their…
Oct 2, 2022
Oct 2, 2022
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The Summit of HindsThe Ukrainian War doesn’t seem to be anywhere near the end. In Zagreb, there’s currently a summit of world leaders trying to work out a…
Oct 25, 2022
Oct 25, 2022
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Save the DateToday is a public holiday in my country, the anniversary of ZAVNOBIH, a WW2 comittee that was the founding body of modern-day Bosnia and…
Nov 25, 2022
Nov 25, 2022
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Thought For FoodBeggars are a part of the folklore surrounding tourism like souvenir shops and people dressed in traditional garb handing out invites into…
Dec 20, 2022
Dec 20, 2022
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Gold Spoons For Plastic People
Feb 8, 2023
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Feb 8, 2023
1
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The Face of Evil is Always the SameRecent events in the Bosnian Serb city of Banja Luka sent shockwaves through Europe due to the explicitly violent reactions to the local…
Mar 21, 2023
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Mar 21, 2023
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Your Education is Just a FormalityPhoto by Jessica Lewis on Unsplash
Apr 16, 2023
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Apr 16, 2023
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Window Shopping at the Voting BoothPhoto by Glen Carrie on Unsplash
Apr 24, 2023
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Apr 24, 2023
3
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Are You the Matron of Your Domain?Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash
Apr 26, 2023
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Apr 26, 2023
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Your Pleasure is Our BusinessMostar, Gasthaus Kramer
Apr 28, 2023
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Apr 28, 2023
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Bowling for BelgradePhoto by Morgan Basham on Unsplash
May 4, 2023
May 4, 2023
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Rock n’ Heavy
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The Town Musicians of ZenicaMustafa Hrustić (source: zenicablog.com)
Jun 8, 2023
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Jun 8, 2023
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