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The third choice
According to an old legend, chess was invented in an ancient kingdom of India, at the court of a powerful ruler whose palace stood at the center of a fertile land. Merchants crossed its roads, soldiers guarded its borders, and granaries filled with rice sustained its life. One day a wise man, known for his…
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A wedding that turns into a rock party
Have you ever been to a wedding in Macedonia? I have. Very surprised at first that not everyone attends the ceremony at the church. That there is a break between the first part in church and the actual party afterwards. And that the party might end by midnight. But it also might start before noon.…
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Oma, how were the good old times?
In the last years of the Second World War, my grandmother was born in a small village in Northern Germany. After training to become a professional housekeeper, she married my grandfather. Together, they maintained and lived off of my grandfather’s farm, where my grandmother moved. Growing up on this farm together with my grandparents, I…
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Leaving city life for a peaceful one
On the 1st of May, I discovered a new side of Macedonia—the Macedonian countryside. With my Macedonian friends, we decided to celebrate the Labour Day in the best way we could. BARBECUE! They invited me to Celopek, a little village not far from the Serbian border. The beginning of the day was similar to how…
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Poznań, the City of Goats and Croissants
Taking the last bite of a toast with caramel and banana, you move an empty coffee cup out of the way and get up to leave the café. After stepping outside, you look one last time at the sign above the door – Czarne Mleko (’Black milk’) – and feel the excitement of exploring a…
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Give voices to the cats!
Badem: Zdravo! My name is Бадем (Badem), which means almond in my native language. My favorite daytime activity is coming to the office for cuddles and expertly distracting volunteers. Whenever people try to work, I make sure they maintain a proper work/cat balance, because that is very important. I will nap on their lap for…
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The train of life
When I started my studies three years ago, I couldn’t predict all the things that would happen during those years, but losing someone was the most unpredictable. One week before starting my studies in Bordeaux, I enjoyed my time in my new flat with my best friends. We were here for a few days. I…
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High school 8000 kilometers from home
Hi! My name is Dimitar, and if you’d asked me a year ago what my life would look like now, I would’ve never guessed. I am currently writing from Phuket, Thailand – one of the most beautiful places on Earth. This is where I am studying, currently in my third year of high school, 8000…
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Exploring Skopje
Skopje, the capital of Macedonia, is a city that appeals to all the senses. From its different building styles to the sounds and smells that fill the air, Skopje offers a unique experience to anyone walking through its streets. This piece brings together personal experiences and observations to describe what it’s like to explore this…
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A Clowns Tale Crafted by Your Imagination
Dear reader, in this article, I want you to join me to do some brain gymnastics. Forcing our imagination to the upper level. Basically, you are the one who’s gonna decide the way to the end, so be prepared. First of all, I want you to think about a clown. It can be scary, it…
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Empowering Dreams
“My Stipendium Hungaricum Journey from Kenya to Hungary” In the heart of East Africa, where dreams are born and nurtured, I embarked on a transformative journey that would shape my future. My name is Jones Mwenda Mutegi, a proud Kenyan and a beneficiary of the prestigious Stipendium Hungaricum scholarship. Having recently graduated with a Bachelor’s…
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