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Love at first swipe: How technology is changing our relationships
Tinder, Bumble, and Badoo are apps that once promised to revolutionize love and dating. But today they are also shaping the way young people think about intimacy, relationships, and commitment. Swiping has become a common part of dating, but it also raises the question: what happens when romance turns into an algorithm?
EU Law on Media Freedom: A Freedom That Must be Protected in the 21st Century
A law on media freedom came into force across the European Union on August 8, 2025. Why do we need such a law when media freedom is a given in democratic countries? This article explores the impact this law will have on the media and journalists?
Slow Fashion vs. Second-Hand: When Even “Sustainability” Isn’t Black and White
In today's fast-paced world, we are trying to adapt our lives to it. We are trying to speed up transportation, the internet, communication, and work. It is no wonder that fashion is also moving at a fast pace.
What Does the Data Reveal about Our Travel?
Travel is one of the greatest privileges of our generation. In the past, people did not have the opportunity to move freely within Europe for work, study or leisure. Crossing borders was much more difficult administratively, politically and economically. However, nowadays we make the most of travel, as statistics show.
Heat tests the limits of transportation: from melted asphalt to warped tracks
Take us back to summer! Remember heat waves? They affect our daily lives, and while we often discuss their impact on human health, they also have equally serious consequences for transport. It's not just the cold and frost that cause problems, from railways to roads to public transport. Extreme heat knows no compromises and tests the limits of both infrastructure and human resilience.
Own apartment or parental home? The reality of young people’s housing in Europe
Housing affordability is becoming one of the biggest challenges for young people around the world. However, in some countries it is more difficult than in others. Unaffordable housing and rental prices are increasing the age of independence. What options do young people have if they want to leave their parents?
Slovakia has collected over three billion plastic bottles. What does the rest of Europe think?
Standing in line with a bag of plastic bottles that can be exchanged for a few cents? It's been a common routine in Slovakia for three years. But when we look beyond the border, we find that depositing plastic bottles and cans is not a given.
Smartphones in the hands of children: Where is the line between benefits and risks?
The opportunity to stay in touch with peers or screen addiction? Where is the line drawn between the positive and negative impact of smartphone use on children and youth?
Slovakia as a leader in the fight against cigarette butts, transforming them into roads
What if the waste that today litters sidewalks and parks could become part of our roads? Cigarette butts no longer have to end up only in ashtrays. The world's first road made of recycled cigarette filters is in Slovakia.
AI as a partner? When an algorithm understands your feelings better than a human
Can you fall in love with someone who has no body, no voice, and no past? Relationships with technology have long since transcended the boundaries of everyday use. Experts warn of the growing trend of falling in love with artificial intelligence (AI). Is this evidence of loneliness or a new type of relationship?
When micromobility meets reality: accidents, regulations and climate questions
Modern cities often try to relieve traffic in the center of cars. They appeal to the use of more environmentally friendly forms of transport, such as buses or bicycles. One option is e-scooters. However, in addition to a new method of transportation, these also bring with them certain risks.
Light pollution: The invisible problem of modern cities
Light has brought us safety, but it also takes away the darkness of the night from animals and people. Light pollution threatens natural cycles, destroys ecosystems and drives stars from our sky. Change is possible, if we start shining responsibly.
Juraj runs yoga for 1 euro, inspired by his stay in India
Yoga is not just an exercise, but also a system of rules for life and should be accessible to everyone. This is the motto of Juraj Ištvánffy from Bratislava, who founded a yoga center where exercises are paid for with 1 euro. He drew inspiration from India, where free yoga is common.
The flag that does not represent the number of states, but values, celebrates its anniversary this year
Perhaps the most famous symbol of the European Union (EU) is celebrating its 40th anniversary. However, it was first used in 1955.
Offline for a day: Detox or digital crisis?
What happens when you consciously turn off both Wi-Fi and data? I tried it for 24 hours, not as a punishment, but as an experiment. My phone stayed on, just without a connection. The result? A day that showed me how often I reach for my phone for no reason.
