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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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Listen to your inner Voice
You’re on a date. He asks you if you want to come home with him – pause, there’s a knot in your stomach, not good. He paid for your drinks and dinner, has been so polite the whole afternoon, and made sure that you had a good time. You have seen his mum; you have…
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Meet the Kush Kingdom
As a kid, I’ve always been fascinated by the ancient Egyptian civilization. Enormous pyramids, hieroglyphs, statues… So many incredible things were done and showed off to the world millennials after they have happened. But did you know that Egypt doesn’t have the most pyramids? Surprisingly, it’s Sudan, the southern neighbor or Egypt. The Kingdom of…
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Tinder, good opportunity or risk for our future society ?
In the run-up of Valentine’s day, have you found your soulmate ? If not yet, it’s still time to cast an eye over dating applications. Today, it’s one of the main ways for a lot of people to search for love. According to Statista’s Digital Market Outlook, online dating services had around 413 million active…
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Beyond the Board – Benefits of playing Chess
Chess has been around for centuries being known for its strategic and intellectual challenges, but in recent times it has seen an incredible surge in popularity. The Netflix series “The Queen’s Gambit”, which was based on a novel by Walter Travis, has played a major role in this resurgence. The series tells the story of…
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