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The Story of a Shared Table
Gathering around the same table and describing flavor with the same words is the most tangible proof of a shared memory that has endured for centuries, transcending borders. When we embark on a journey through the Balkans today, we encounter a surprising linguistic and aromatic resemblance on signs and menus. The aroma of burek wafting…
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From a Pirate Flag to a Protest Symbol
One Piece and Gen Z’s New Language of Resistance What is a pirate flag from a manga series doing at protests in different parts of the world? In 2025, amid growing public dissatisfaction in Indonesia, an unusual flag began to appear in the streets: a smiling skull wearing a straw hat. For One Piece fans,…
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The day intelligence switched side
1989. In a silent room. A man faces an opponent unlike any other. It doesn’t breathe. It feels neither fear nor tiredness. It knows neither doubt nor pride. Yet it is about to challenge the best player in the world.
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Lessons from the Forest Stage
Being a teenager is not always easy. It is a period of discovering who we are, becoming more independent, dealing with expectations from others, and learning how to express what we need and feel. Sometimes, finding the right words can be difficult. Sometimes, we do not even know exactly what we feel. This is why…
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Child Bride
The bride is walking down the aisle wearing a beautiful white dress, her face covered in heavy, mask-like makeup and a delicate veil draped over her head. Her tiny hands holding the flower bouquet are shaking. Tiny hands that should still be holding her favourite teddy bear—the bride is just a child. This happens a…
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VOICES September 2026
It’s 9 p.m. I’m sitting on the balcony. Outside, I can hear the lively voices of children enthusiastically playing football and jumping rope late into the night. It takes me back to my childhood. When we were kids, we were always eager to grow up. We looked up to our older brothers and sisters. As…
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We were always here
“Forget every stereotype you have heard and simply listen.” This is the message Džijan Emin wants to leave with anyone unfamiliar with Romani culture. Džijan is one of Macedonia’s most distinguished contemporary musicians, composers and producers, and has worked together with operas and musicians all over the world. Roma, the largest minority in Europe, have…
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Am I Pretty Enough?
When was the last time you looked at yourself in the mirror and saw just yourself, without any judgment, without searching for the bad, without evaluating those extra pounds, already thinking about the next diet or workout routine? But just yourself, as you are. As I’m opening my browser to look something up, the first…
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From Kyrgyzstan with Love
How many social media posts about Kyrgyzstan have you come across lately? Do you know what this country has to offer? Kyrgyzstan is a destination where breathtaking mountain landscapes, genuine nomadic hospitality, and outdoor adventure come together. The country has unique, beautiful, and untouched nature that has a history of nomadic people. Some parts of…
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The Psychology of Dressing Well
Fashion is often described as an useless industry, concerned only with appearances and temporary trends. Yet, when we look closer at psychological, sociological, and economic studies, we discover that clothing plays a far deeper role in human happiness. How we dress shapes our mood, our self-confidence, our social interactions, and even our mental health. Choosing…
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Why the Most Important Part of a Journey Is Never the Destination
There is something extraordinary about waking up in a place you have never been before. A new shore, a new horizon, a new story. Sometimes, all it takes is a single glance at the sea for a person to realize how many worlds exist beyond their everyday routine. Perhaps that is why some journeys stay…
