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.
GREEN SKG: Rethinking Thessaloniki’s Green Future
A podcast series exploring the future of the International Exhibition Area, the prospect of a Green Metropolitan Park, and what such a transformation could mean for citizens’ everyday lives in an age of climate crisis. It also examines the public campaign for a local referendum as a direct democratic response to the city’s future.
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.
The Vital Role of Third Places in Society
Cafes, parks, libraries—these “Third Places” are more than hangouts. Outside home and work, they spark conversation, forge friendships, and shape young minds. In a world of screens and social distance, preserving these spaces isn’t optional—it’s essential for connection, growth, and a healthy society.
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.
Is This AI or Not? Guess.
Time to test your detective skills. Observe the image carefully. Can you guess whether it was taken by a camera or generated by artificial intelligence?
Open Monuments: Unlocking Italy’s Hidden Heritage
Italy is known as the country with the richest cultural heritage in the world. According to UNESCO data, the country has the largest number of sites inscribed on the World Heritage List, a record that reflects the sheer number of archaeological sites, historic cities, monuments, and cultural landscapes present throughout the country.
Intergenerational Fairness: Can the EU keep its promises to the next generation?
At the beginning of March, the EU published its first Strategy Paper on the topic of “intergenerational fairness”. What is it, and why is it a priority for Ursula von der Leyen's Commission? Let's look into the EU's long-term ambitions for young people.
