Dilek Kutuk

Dilek Kutuk works for TRT as a researcher, focussing on the Balkans. She is also pursuing her Ph.D. at Istanbul Medeniyet University and has previously worked for think tanks.

Articles from author

North Macedonia youth anguished by delays in EU membership bid

Young people feel European Union affiliation will fast-track their dreams of access to a better life and more employment opportunities, besides helping the country progress.

7 MIN READ

North Macedonia youth anguished by delays in EU membership bid

Will Open Balkan summit widen or bridge the gap in the Western Balkans?

The big elephant in the room is Serbia and its disputes — both big and small — with neighbouring countries.

8 MIN READ

Will Open Balkan summit widen or bridge the gap in the Western Balkans?

How North Macedonia's fashion labels aim to reduce textile waste

The ever-changing fashion trends end up wasting a lot of clothes... A few companies are trying to challenge that.

8 MIN READ

How North Macedonia's fashion labels aim to reduce textile waste

Show and tell: How Turkish TV shows found fandom in the Balkans

Shared past, similar culture and societal norms help viewers connect with stories and characters from Türkiye, the second-largest exporter of TV shows in the world

9 MIN READ

Show and tell: How Turkish TV shows found fandom in the Balkans

Montenegro eyes economic package to overcome Ukraine crisis

Government proposes a 40 percent cut in fuel tax to offset the rise in gas and oil prices as the vital tourism sector takes a hit.

5 MIN READ

Montenegro eyes economic package to overcome Ukraine crisis

‘Child of two wars’ Safet Zec seeks end to Ukraine bloodshed

You are locked up in a shelter when some semi-smart and semi-literate people decide your fate, says 79-year-old Bosnian artist who survived the Siege of Sarajevo.

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‘Child of two wars’ Safet Zec seeks end to Ukraine bloodshed

Banking on trees to clean up North Macedonia’s killer air

Under a unique project run by volunteers, travellers across the world pay towards planting trees in this Balkan country.

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Banking on trees to clean up North Macedonia’s killer air

Albanians in Turkey, a home away from home

A significant number of Albanians live in eastern Turkey. They are mainly the descendants of former Ottoman officials and victims of Serbian persecution.

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Albanians in Turkey, a home away from home