Can war be justified in the name of democracy?
What is war? Democracy? What are the eligibility criteria to be deemed justifiable? This is the perspective of a 18 year old female in a current world of ‘symbiotic’ state of political phenomena.
From climate change to the tragedy at Praid
For some, climate change doesn't mean much—just some glaciers melting in a hurry or temperatures that can terrify people—but this can lead to natural disasters that become true tragedies, as we witnessed at the Praid Salt Mine.
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.
Those of us who live on the social outskirts of our own country – a collection of queer stories.
“…One wrong turn and you may end up dead.” – Here’s what queer people are saying about the rising pressure they face in Georgia.
Too tired to care? What regulatory and climate fatigue are doing to the EU
Simplification comes hand-in-hand with the recently approved Omnibus package. But, is this shift merely technical or does it reflect something deeper about the Union? A growing sense of fatigue may be at the heart of this transformation.
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.
