Blame it on the Newcomers: Who is really to blame for the Dutch housing crisis?
In the Netherlands, finding a place to live has become harder than getting admitted to university. As politicians point to international students as part of the problem, the real question remains: is the housing crisis caused by the people arriving, or by the houses that were never built?
Burnout before 30: why Gen Z is exhausted already
For a generation raised on promises of opportunity, flexibility and digital freedom, exhaustion has arrived early. For many in their twenties, burnout is no longer a mid-career crisis. It is a starting condition.
The Rise of the “Instagram Face”: When Beauty Becomes a Template
Scroll through Instagram long enough and the faces begin to blur together. The same lips, the same cheekbones, the same sculpted jawline. In the age of the “Instagram face,” beauty is no longer about individuality — it’s about fitting the algorithm.
Malta Pays Drivers €25,000 to Quit — But the Traffic Keeps Coming
Malta’s latest transport policy offers €25,000 to drivers who surrender their licence, but many argue the scheme risks becoming an expensive distraction from the island’s deeper traffic crisis.
“The power of dark”: Epstein, Bannon and the European Far-Right
In this podcast, we dive deep into the Epstein files to uncover what these two men were really after, what their cryptic messages reveal, and what this means for the future of democracy in Europe. -Hosted by Federico Massa
“Why does Gen Z have a desire to be sad?”: How Social Media Romanticizes Mental Illness
With the increased open discussion and acceptance of mental health, there has been a quiet, yet alarming, change in the way we think as a culture. This is especially true on social media, where, in addition to being acknowledged as a reality, emotional pain has become, in some circles, beautiful, or even desirable. This is especially true on social media, which thrives on engagement, and rewards vulnerability with validation.
What It’s Really Like to Run a JA Company at 16
Running a company at sixteen may sound unrealistic, yet the Junior Achievement Company Programme proves that young people are capable of building real businesses when given the opportunity. What began as a classroom project quickly became an immersive lesson in entrepreneurship, teamwork, and leadership. From building a brand and pitching on television to representing Malta at Europe’s largest youth entrepreneurship festival, the experience showed me that entrepreneurship is not just about ideas, it is about adaptability, responsibility, and the courage to turn solutions into reality.
Euroconsumers Start Talking Webinar — Teens Take On Digital Fairness (My Experience on the Panel)
Teenagers from across Europe came together in a Euroconsumers webinar on digital fairness to discuss the internet we grew up with and the responsibility of navigating it today. As a panelist, I joined the conversation to challenge assumptions, question systems, and bring forward the realities young people actually experience online.
