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I’ll always remember us that way
Why do we always realize how much someone loved us, way too late? I had a treasure in front of me all this time. A real man. A real love. The only love that someone can ask for. I let it go. I will never forget his words: “I believed you were the one”, “Can…
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The impact of anonymity and art
“Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” Banksy Each of us is often attracted to the unknown. Human curiosity and the desire to look into the mystery are indomitable traits. There is a subconscious urge to be carried away by uncertainty. Precisely that uncertainty as a condition fits perfectly in one of the…
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From idea to reality: the project that inspires women
While the proportion of women entrepreneurs in Europe is increasing, there is still a significant gender gap in entrepreneurship. Addressing this gap requires a joint effort to provide greater access to funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities for women entrepreneurs, address systemic biases, and promote diversity and inclusivity in entrepreneurship. With the Promoting Women Environment Entrepreneurship project, we…
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Portugal: A Place to Make a Difference, One Smile at a Time
Nestled along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal invites volunteers to explore its rich history, gorgeous architecture, and breathtaking landscapes while making a meaningful difference in the lives of the local community. What makes this country truly special, however, is the hospitable and friendly culture that radiates through a simple smile and a “cafezinho.”…
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Use of art to defend women’s right to choose
The question of abortion is still a topic at the heart of debates in society. In 2023, there are 21 countries in the world where abortion is strictly not allowed. In 14 other countries like Bangladesh, Iraq, or Paraguay, abortion is allowed just in case of risk to the health of the mother. And finally,…
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Rakija – Magic of the Balkans
In the Balkans, Rakija is everywhere. Be prepared to be offered a glass (or a whole bottle) of homemade Rakija even by a random stranger you just met on the street. People here are very proud of this specific drink – and they have every right to be. Rakija is very versatile and is used…
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All quiet on the Western Front
A film adaption of “All Quiet on the Western Front”, published under Erich Maria Remarque in 1929, is for sure not a debut in 2023 but in my opinion as relevant and timeless as ever. Edward Berger directs “All Quiet on the Western Front“ in 2022 starring Felix Kammerer as the protagonist Paul Bäumer and…
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Less work, same salary – realistic or utopian?
How many minutes do you spend in your work time just for nothing? If you count every coffee break, chattings with co-workers’ trips to meetings, and everything else, you quickly notice that a surprisingly large part of the day is spent on everything except work. And that’s more than understandable because people usually have time…
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How did we get there?
One of the goals of social media is to identify human psychology’s weaknesses and take as much advantage of it as possible, and they are willing to pay the price for it. The economic model of a social media company consists of one thing: our attention. We aren’t spending any money to use social media,…
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Dangerous trend of self-diagnosing
“Self-diagnosis is the thought or idea of suffering from a condition without a diagnosis by a professional.” We all know finding information is easier than ever. Just Google your symptoms; the Internet will probably tell you what’s wrong. Many young people suffer from anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, etc. But are they? Mental health care…
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9 things which surprised me in Macedonia
Time is inevitably passing by, the same as my sweet volunteering period. After living for several months in Skopje, I can say that even though I didn’t experience a huge cultural shock, some facts left me in awe or puzzlement. Let’s start with my subjective list of ten things which surprised me in Macedonia (the…
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