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Bereket Balcha


Bereket Balcha works in the aviation industry and is passionate about fiction writing.

Bereket Balcha's Articles

A Rebirth of a Royal Gem in Addis Abeba

Feb 9 , 2025 . By Bereket Balcha

My first visit to a palace was Ankober Palace, in the North Shoa Zone of Amhara Regio...


Misconceptions, Hasty Judgments Lead to Costly Mistakes

Feb 1 , 2025 . By Bereket Balcha

I had an errand to run, dropping off some clothes at Sunshine Laundry, my go-to spot...


Inflation's Lingering Impact, the Need for Stronger Consumer Protection

Jan 25 , 2025 . By Bereket Balcha

According to Statista, a platform that aggregates vital data and provides future proj...


Roha Band Creates a Legacy Carved in Stone

Jan 18 , 2025 . By Bereket Balcha

Some bands define a generation and leave a lasting mark, becoming anthems for their t...



A Journey Down Memory Lane, Alumni Reunion

Jan 11 , 2025 . By Bereket Balcha

When a couple of old elementary school friends started chatting on WhatsApp, I was cu...


A Pinch of Music, Tragedy, Tech Shifts

Jan 4 , 2025 . By Bereket Balcha

I would rank December as one of the best months in 2024. I may be biased by the fact...


Humility in Victory, Denial in Defeat

Dec 28 , 2024 . By Bereket Balcha

The boxing arena erupted with the shouts of expectant crowds as the long-awaited rema...


The Power of Memes in Shaping Cultural Evolution

Dec 21 , 2024 . By Bereket Balcha

A person's hand is seen throwing pens into an empty wine glass while the Christmas ca...



Honouring Uncelebrated Contemporary Achievers

Dec 14 , 2024 . By Bereket Balcha

I didn't realize while watching Gladiator Part Two that Ejigayehu Shibabaw, (a.k.a. G...


Cherishing the Loved Ones A Reflection on Life, Loss, and Loneliness

Dec 7 , 2024 . By Bereket Balcha

The cinema hall at the National Theatre was nearly empty, with just half a dozen peop...


No Pain, No Gain Detour Until the Dust Settles

Nov 30 , 2024 . By Bereket Balcha

One morning, I had the rare chance to drop off my son at his class at Addis Abeba Uni...


A Verdant Oasis in a Concrete Jungle

Nov 23 , 2024 . By Bereket Balcha

I found myself savouring the first leisurely moments of my vacation. Sitting at John...




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