Beirut Makes a Comeback with New Balkan Style
Bates Student, ME -22 hours ago
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Zach Condon (musically known as Beirut) chose a French theme with Balkan trimmings for his second album, "The Flying Club Cup," released by 4AD Records in ...
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OTTAWA — Although not a member state of the European Union, the tiny Balkan nation of Macedonia (population: 2.1 million) has a comprehensive free-trade ...
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Turkish delight Detroit Metro Times, MI - by Jane Slaughter Don't be misled by the word "Balkan," which summons images of heavy fare from the former Yugoslavia: sausage five ways. ... |
A taste of the Middle East, without leaving Richardson Dallas Morning News, TX - But here the emphasis is Middle Eastern, Persian and Balkan-Russian, with more Indian specialties on the way. Some items are niche favorites, ... |
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VisitBulgaria.net (press release), Bulgaria - 6 hours ago
This par-71, 5810-metre course is often described as the Balkan’s best kept secret and as well as golf, guests can also enjoy an extensive range of other ...Europe
BA To Launch Europe-US Carrier
Business Travel News, NY -22 hours ago
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By Jay Boehmer and Amon Cohen JANUARY 22, 2008 -- British Airways plans to launch an airline serving the United States from continental Europe in June. ...
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DAVOS, Switzerland (Reuters) - A private firm funded by Google Inc launched its Web-based DNA test in Europe on Tuesday, hoping to build on a successful ...
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