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A Tale from Folk Culture to Popular Culture
Most likely, the word “vampire” brings up these same images in our brains: bats, blood, sharp teeth, and very pale skin. But what makes us think of these images? From the “Twilight” saga and the “Blade” trilogy, to teenage dramas such as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, the depiction of vampires differs, but their most common…
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Mayday May Day – Celebrations everywhere
Nature is blooming, the days are getting longer, and the weather is warmer. Yes, finally, summer is slowly arriving. We can wear something other than hoodies, sit in the park, and go swimming. But just as we are excited, so were our ancestors. There were and are many celebrations on or around May 1st for…
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Why should we all slow-travel?
In recent years, the increase in tourism has been huge. The part of the global population which has the resources for taking time off and traveling has also increased. And more, people travel farther and for a shorter duration. Destinations and tourist tours are more standardized: some world-famous places welcome millions of visitors per year,…
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VOICES May 2024
“They look here” or “They would look here” (in Turkish: buraya bakarlar) is a poster you could only find in underground metro stations in Ankara back in the 2000s. It was a red poster that had one big eye and an eyebrow as if it was watching you on your way. Very dystopian at first,…
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The impact of youth workers on young people
As young women who work with young people, we want to say that working with young people is one of the most beautiful jobs that someone can do. We feel very good spiritually and mentally when we deal with young people, helping them in different fields to overcome problems, learn new things, deal more with…
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To find beauty in the chaos
I’m sitting here, drinking my coffee while thinking of a topic for my next article. I want it to be different from my last. I want it to be completely personal. It’s a little scary at first, to write an article, filled purely with my own ideas and thoughts, which will later be visible to…
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Entering the Fifth Dimension
In today’s fast-paced world, where the hustle and bustle of daily life often consume our attention, there’s been a buzz about something quite extraordinary – a shift to the fifth dimension (5D). Now, before you start imagining images of intergalactic travel and parallel universes straight out of a sci-fi movie, let’s set the record straight:…
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Bystander Effect – Empathy to Apathy
While the Bystander Effect exists, it remains largely unnoticed by the public. Understanding the Bystander Effect empowers people to overcome the tendency to passively witness harmful situations and encourages active intervention, potentially preventing tragic consequences for those in need. The Bystander Effect is a social-psychological theory that states that people are less likely to help…
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Explaining Humour
Sometimes we are in situations where we think: How can people find this funny? Am I just too stupid or too smart to not understand? Or why is no one laughing at my joke? It was funny. That has multiple reasons, so let me try to explain humour to you. “I hate Russian dolls. They…
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Shall We Try?
Come and see what’s there,Come, look at yourself in the mirror,You won’t find the same feeling in the person you leave behind,Come and see what’s there. Though I may call myself a wanderer,Even if you tell yourself lies,Even if I say I’d do anything for you,What will remain in my hand is a thought, a…
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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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