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Follow the breath
Be mindful of the energy you bring into this space. This is the sign you see when you first enter the studio – a place where I was spending two hours a week for the past few months… and it was one of the best decisions I’ve made. Today, I’m taking you there with me…
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The Juggler and the Road
Learning to Catch Life in Mid-Air “It started with music.” I was working on the sunlit terrace of the VCS office in Skopje, letting the morning settle into my skin, when I heard it; deep, rhythmic, electronic pulses weaving through the heat. Techno. Unexpected, magnetic. I looked up, and there he was: a young man,…
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Macedonia, a biodiversity hotspot
Interview with Ivana Markoska Barren mountain slopes, fields of flowers, green forests and wide lakes – Macedonia’s nature is stunning and has an impeccable diversity and richness of biodiversity. To learn more about this incredible ecosystem I had the chance to do an interview with Ivana Markoska, in which she shared a bit of her…
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GOing into a GREEN future
Interview with Angela Zimbakova the Youth Erasmus Coordinator and Assistant of GoGreen This month I visited the GoGreen office in Skopje and talked with their Youth Erasmus coordinator and assistant Angela to learn more about their NGO Can you briefly introduce GoGreen and your main mission? GoGreen is a non-profit organisation. Its mission is to…
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A full glass of optimism
Interview with Simona Soleva, psychology graduate 1. In general, optimism is defined either as the belief that in the end everything will be alright or as the conviction that there is always the possibility of positive change. Which one do you prefer? I think, in the core of these two beliefs lies the same thing.…
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How love and dedication shape the world
We can assume that you have often heard that one person alone cannot do much. And that this statement is not entirely true is proven by teacher, Ramona Babos, from the city of Arad, Romania, who is a true heroine – not only because she is our interlocutor in this interview, but because she manages…
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Behind the DJ Booth with Anastas
Interview with Anastas Kitanovski Who is Anastas? Tell us a bit about yourself. First, I’d like to thank the VCS team for reaching out for this interview, it’s always amazing being part of the monthly magazine. Let’s dive into my world for a short time! I’m a 24 years old producer/DJ from Skopje, Macedonia. Music…
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Skopje Creative Fest – celebrating youth and art
On the evening of August 17, 2024, Skopje’s City Park came alive with artistry during the Skopje Creative Fest. The event brought together a diverse range of artists, including singers, dancers, poets, comedians, and painters, all sharing their unique talents. Amid the hustle and bustle of the festival, Jakub Pokuciński had the opportunity to speak…
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Tako Mako – The Gemstone of the Old Bazaar
Sometimes, when you least expect it, you meet kind people who invite you to share a meal. This happened to me when my aunt visited Skopje in March. After the sun had set, we walked from the Kale Fortress to the Old Bazaar, searching for a coffee place. To our surprise, the streets were empty.…
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Medium of the Community
When I was in high school, I wrote extensively and was published in both online media, such as blogs, as well as traditional outlets, like magazines, collections of essays and poetry. Having taken a gap year in-between high school and college, I’ve had the time to reflect on my earlier work and on the purpose…
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I’m living my dream as a football player
Interview with Igor Janevski To become a professional football player, you have to be completely focused on the goals you have set. Among other things, our last interview guest, Igor Janevski (20), will talk about it. He has practiced this discipline regularly since his early childhood and so far he has managed to play 14…
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