International conference: “Greek-Romanian relations (1821-1989)”, Thessaloniki, 22-24 November 2023

On 22-24 November, the Department of Balkan Slavic and Oriental Studies (University of Macedonia), the Faculty of History and Geography (Ștefan cel Mare University of Suceava), and the Balkan History Association (BHA) organized in Thessaloniki, Greece an international conference about “Greek-Romanian relations from the Read More

Aspects of Islamic Radicalization in the Balkans After the Fall of Communism, eds. Mihai Dragnea, Joseph Fitsanakis, Darko Trifunović, John M. Nomikos, Vasko Stamevski, Adriana Cupcea (Peter Lang, 2023)

“Aspects of Islamic Radicalization in the Balkans After the Fall of Communism” is the second volume in the series South-East European History, edited by Mihai Dragnea and published by Peter Lang on behalf of the Balkan History Association. The volume Read More

Pilgrimage in the Christian Balkan World: The Path to Touch the Sacred and Holy, eds. Dorina Dragnea, Emmanouil Varvounis, Evelyn Reuter, Petko Hristov, Susan Sorek (Brepols, 2023)

“Pilgrimage in the Christian Balkan World: The Path to Touch the Sacred and Holy“, edited by Dorina Dragnea, Emmanouil Ger. Varvounis, Evelyn Reuter, Petko Hristov, Susan Sorek and published in April by Brepols, is the third volume of the Balkan Read More

International conference: “Greek-Romanian relations from the decline of the Ottoman Empire to the end of the Cold War era (1821-1989)”, Thessaloniki, 22-24 November 2023 (CfP)

CALL FOR PAPERS International Conference “Greek-Romanian relations from the decline of the Ottoman Empireto the end of the Cold War era (1821-1989)” Thessaloniki, Greece, 22-24 November 2023 The Department of Balkan Slavic and Oriental Studies (University of Macedonia), the Faculty Read More

Call for Papers: Three Centuries of Russian Influence in the Balkans

After the publication by Peter Lang of the first volume of the South-East European History Series, Old and New Insights on the History of Intelligence and Diplomacy in the Balkans, which explores intelligence and diplomatic activities in the Balkan region, Read More

Call for Papers: Political demography: Population change in the Balkans following the 1878 Treaty of Berlin

The Treaty of Berlin (1878) reshaped the political landscape of the Balkans. The defeated Ottoman Empire had to recognize the independence of its once tributary provinces of Serbia, Montenegro and unified Romania, with new borders drawn mainly in favor of Read More

Old and New Insights on the History of Intelligence and Diplomacy in the Balkans, eds. B. Teodor, J. Baev, M. Crosston, M. Teodor (Peter Lang, 2023)

“Old and New Insights on the History of Intelligence and Diplomacy in the Balkans” is the first volume in the series South-East European History, edited by Mihai Dragnea and published by Peter Lang in 2023 on behalf of the Balkan History Read More

Call for Papers: Post-Memories of Communism: Genealogy, Knowledge, and Significance in Southeast Europe

Russia’s aggression against Ukraine has revitalized a re-exploration and rediscovery of the socialist past among the youngest generations. The current turmoil in Eastern Europe has taken its toll on the Southeast European societies, showing how specific legacies play a significant Read More

CfP: Ottoman architecture in the Balkans. Рublic buildings in a regional context

The Ottoman rule of the Balkans continued in varying forms for about six hundred years. Many public buildings and structures were created and/or adapted in the period. Logically, the edifices presented the characteristics of the stages of Ottoman architectural development. Read More

CfP: “Material culture and everyday politics in the Balkans (19th-21st century)”

The Laboratory of Folklore and Social Anthropology at Democritus University of Thrace (Greece) and the Balkan History Association (Romania) are preparing a volume dedicated to Balkans, history, geopolitics, language, culture, and society. The volume, entitled “Material culture and everyday politics Read More