How to read a Balkan man’s tattoos
While tattoos are not as popular in the Balkans as they are, say, in the U.S., they seem to be something guys frequently talk about getting. Although tattoos are great…
House of European Fashion
Once upon a time but not so long ago that it couldn’t be palpably missed, textile and leather industries were among the high points of Croatia’s economy.
Let's not give up on ourselves
Any day I open up zeri.info or koha.net, I face headlines like these: Food prices have been rising, teachers did not get their promised wages, people who stole votes during…
Despite everything and everyone
I have not been in Prishtina for a long time, too long. I constantly postponed the trip, sometimes I have no money, I never have time, I have to learn…
Architecture in Prishtina: Action Plan
Phase 1: Communicate — What would I do to make things right, what would I do about the architecture in Prishtina? First of all, I am only a man. I’m…
The star of Kosovo
I am not an expert on Kosovo political developments, since my Albanian still is not sufficient to read the papers. This is why I try to receive updates on the…
Discourse in the Assembly: A Playground for Bullies
Serbia got EU candidacy and we got a footnote. Like everybody else, I was pissed off. I felt short-changed and I felt like this footnote arrangement was figured…
Scattered Blood: The Ghost of Calabria
Father Giuseppe's journal: September 3rd, 14*9, Piana Degli Cani, Kingdom of Naples Ana-Lucia came to see me yesterday for confession. She is growing bigger day by day. There is no…
Question of Perception: Is there anybody in the world who disparages themselves as much as Albanians do?
I like people who are self-critical and self-reflexive. But there is a point when self-criticism turns to self-loathing. Sometimes it seems like Albanians from Kosovo cross the line from self-criticism…
