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Balkan Hotspot produces the online magazine Balkan Beats with articles that centres around art, travel, politics and culture within the Balkan countries. The magazine is available on https://issuu.com/united_societies_of_balkans where you can also check out previous editions. We also run the podcast radio Balkan Hotspot Radio! Download and subscribe to the podcasts here: http://www.spreaker.com/us
er/balkanhotspotradio. Everything is produced by volunteers from the European Solidarity Corps who are all volunteering in the non-profit organisation United Societies of Balkans. You can also find us on Instagram () where you can know more about our daily life.
22/06/2025
A young entrepreneur in Thessaloniki proves that vintage fashion can be cool, conscious, and impactful. A story of style, sustainability, and Gen Z vision.
☕✨ Peachboy is more than just a café, it’s a cozy little haven of freshness and creativity in the heart of the city.
A warm space where minimalist design meets quality coffee, tasty brunches, and a laid-back vibe.
Perfect for working, chatting, or simply enjoying the moment 💛
📍Peachboy is a spot you don’t want to miss!
19/06/2025
This Friday , June 20th, we'll also be at the 18th edition of the Naked Bike Ride in Thessaloniki. a peaceful event that blends cycling, ecology and body freedom.
The gathering begins at 17.00 with body painting workshop setting the tone in a festive and colorful atmosphere.
At 19.00 the ride departs from White Tower with participants invited to ride "as naked as they dare" according to their personal comfort levels.
🎨✨ Tania met the wonderful Agapi () at Comic Con Thessaloniki and came back with her heart full of color and inspiration ✨🎨
Agapi’s table was a joyful burst of retro vibes: think Saturday morning cartoons, bright anime-inspired characters, and the warmth of kidlit illustration all in one dreamy world 🌈💫
In this interview, she opens up to Tania about her inspirations, her love for themes like hope and connection, and how her Greek roots sneak into her stories. She also shares how she got started, her con memories and introduces us to her tiny teddy bear assistant, Molly 🧸💼
🔗 link for the article -> https://balkanhotspot.org/greece/thessaloniki/hope-nostalgia-and-bright-colors-an-interview-with-agapi/
28/05/2025
Δέντρο στο Bar, A hidden bar, slightly out of time, tucked away in the vibrant heart of the city.
Here, flavors and stories are blended with boldness, finesse, and a touch of mystery.
🍸 House-made cocktails with Mediterranean flair
🎶 Curated music selections somewhere between groove and gentleness
🌿 Intimate terrace, dim lights, and a soft, moody atmosphere
A place to escape, reconnect, or simply savour the night differently
27/05/2025
🎉 We’re super excited to be part of the "Parathinoupoli Kids Festival!"🎨🎈
📍 Find us this Friday, May 30, where our amazing ESC volunteers will be hosting interactive activities for kids to explore and celebrate the amazing cultures of Europe! 🌍✨
🌟 Get ready for an unforgettable adventure filled with games, crafts and fun surprises at our "Crossroads of Cultures- Σταυροδρόμια πολιτισμών" workshop!
Don’t miss it
Free entrance ,find more bit.ly/43A9NT8🧳🌈
European Solidarity Corps Greece Eurodesk Greece #παραθινούπολη
27/05/2025
If you’ve never been to Comic Con, our new blog post will give you a glimpse of what it’s like from the inside!
Thank you very much The Comic Con for the experience.
🚴♀️🌍 A look back at the bike rides organized in Thessaloniki for Europe Day.
A powerful moment of mobilization to promote sustainable mobility, cultural diversity, and European unity.
🌿 These local initiatives strengthen the connection between citizens and European values through concrete and unifying actions.
26/05/2025
🌿 Nordic Slow Food is the art of eating in harmony with nature, the seasons, and Northern traditions.
Here, we take the time to choose the right ingredients, cook with care, and savor every bite.
Today we rolled up our sleeves and cleaned up the beautiful beach of Peraia!
Together with an amazing team, we collected a huge amount of litter: plastic bottles, bags, cigarette butts, and more. Every little action matters, and seeing the difference we made in just a few hours was truly powerful. It was more than just picking up trash it was about connecting with nature, raising awareness, and taking real steps towards protecting our planet. We left with sandy shoes, full bags, and even fuller hearts. Let’s keep our beaches clean and our spirits high.
19/05/2025
Have you ever wondered what role the anime industry plays in Japanese marketing? We did and decided to look into it. What we found was stunning: the industry earns billions! How about several trillion yen in just one year? Impressive, right?
Read our full article on our website!
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Balkan Hotspot is the European Solidarity Corps project hosted by United Society of Balkans in Thessaloniki, Greece. It deals with web media and communication.
Through the media activity the volunteers, in cooperation with the youth of the local society and the other volunteers of our organisation, will contribute to create and maintain a space of free expression and communication among young people, following the principles and the goals of the Erasmus Plus Programme. This project has been running since 2009, with more than 180 volunteers having been hosted by our organisation.
About the host
United Societies of Balkans (https://www.facebook.com/usbngo/) is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation based in Thessaloniki, Greece, working in the field of youth mobility, participation and promoting youth awareness of social issues. It was founded in 2008 by the initiative of a group of active young people who wanted to address the pressure of constant changes in the Balkan and Eastern European region and under the need for the creation of a better social environment for youngsters. Key areas of the Ngo’s activities are human rights, youth exchanges and training courses to bring young people from Balkans and Europe together, and educational seminars and multimedia production.