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Alex Čizmić

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Alex Čizmić is a freelance journalist based between Italy and Bosnia-Herzegovina, who writes about the Balkans.

Follow him on Twitter: @AlexCizmic

How football fell victim to Algeria and Morocco's rivalry

In-depth: The decades-long diplomatic dispute has spilled onto the football pitch, with sporting rivalry becoming an increasing source of competition and friction.

03 April, 2023

'Never forget': The turbulent world of Egypt's Ultras Ahlawy

In-depth: The group earned a reputation for their anti-government stance during Egypt's 2011 revolution. Labelled as terrorists and now disbanded, the hardcore fans, whose legacy is marked by the Port Said massacre, continue to live in the shadows.

14 February, 2023

A Balkan beacon: Albania preserves interfaith coexistence

The Balkans have long been considered a hotbed of ethnic and religious tension. But in Albania, communities have found ways to respect each other's faiths by promoting interfaith dialogue and ensuring good relations between respective institutions.

13 December, 2022