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Coral Bleaching – The reefs are disappearing
Have you ever heard about the “rainforests of the sea”? One of the most diverse and valuable ecosystems, important to the survival of thousands of animals and plants – and heavily endangered. Even though coral reefs are crucial to human life and the sustainability and maintenance of our environment, they are facing a crisis. A […]
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VOICES January 2023
Welcome to the January edition of VOICES! As the first month of the year begins, it’s natural to think about the past and the future. But instead of focusing on cliches like “new beginnings” and “fresh starts,” let’s take a moment to consider the present. What are you passionate about right now? What are you […]
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Mariovo – a forgotten gift from God
I have been going to Mariovo since my early years, maybe even when I was 5-6 years old. Every year during the summer vacation I spent a month in the countryside with my grandparents. When I was a child, I couldn’t really understand where I was and why everything was so old and neglected there, […]
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Comics in Yugoslavia
You’ve probably heard of comics such as ‘Superman’ or ‘X-Men’, or maybe you’re interested in eastern titles like ‘Akira’ or ‘Bleach’. Whatever the case, you know about the existence of comic books and their influence in modern media. Even though nowadays you might say that you grew up watching TV series rather than reading comics, […]
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GMO against hunger?
From now on genetically modified crops are legal in Kenya. The new president of the country, William Ruto, is talking about a significant change in agriculture. There is hope that the new laws will help against hunger and drought – very present problems in Kenya. But how exactly do genetically modified crops work and are […]
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Zanadu – “Will you remain steadfast, in your war too easily defeated?”
Recently, more and more young people are artistically engaged. We see various exhibitions, films and of course music. One of the bands that complements the sound of youth is the band Zanadu. These are 4 young guys who are part of the new music wave in our area. I asked them a few questions about […]
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One day with children in Shutka Center
Six-year-old Gulber can’t wait for dawn so she can finally go to the Day Center for street children in Shuto Orizari. There she will receive a meal, care, classes, workshops, and most importantly: lots of attention and love. She is one of thirty children in the center, who are between three and 16 years old. […]
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Are you living a delayed life?
Have you ever wondered if you are living here and now? Or are you postponing your life for a better time? You can say: I will start to live when I change job, move out from my parent’s home, in January – new year, new me… You can add any possible deadline here. Waiting for […]
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Poaching – a threat to species
Around 30,000 species go extinct every year. 30,000 species lost the last individual of their own kind, getting wiped off earth. The causes for that are various – our natural environment is having a tough time right now. We are encountering climate change, biodiversity loss, and much more. However, one key factor for extinction is […]
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Lidija Dimkovska: A symbol of young Macedonian literature
Lidija Dimkovska, known as one of the most important representatives of young Macedonian literature, has gained international recognition as an author, poet, translator, and essayist. She was born in Skopje in 1971, where she studied comparative literature later. She obtained a Ph.D. Romanian literature at the University of Bucharest and has been awarded several prizes […]
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Rats rock!
Certain songs make us feel this uncontrollable urge to dance – or at least to discreetly tap the foot to the beat. This phenomenon was thought to occur solely in humans until a new study by the University of Tokyo was published recently. They were able to observe the same behaviour in rats. To investigate […]
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