“Do you choose the relationship or the truth?” A psychologist’s advice during times of political and social turmoil
During election periods, Romanian society becomes fertile ground for conflict. Debates escalate, friendships fall apart, and entire families split into opposing camps. But why does this happen? And more importantly, how can we maintain balance and preserve relationships in the midst of this polarization?
Where do Europeans go on holiday?
Ever wondered how often Europeans travel and where they like to go? Eurostat’s latest data reveals big differences across the EU – and shows that Poles aren't exactly packing their bags as often as some of their neighbors.
Europe at a crossroads: Navigating the shift in EU-Israel relations amid the Gaza conflict
As Gaza’s rubble grows, so does Europe’s moral burden. Once a champion of human rights, the EU now faces a critical test: remain complicit in silence or act on its founding values. With public anger rising and diplomatic ties fraying, the pressure is mounting. Will it reclaim its moral voice—or lose it for good?
A Mediterranean on Fire, A Politics of Silence
The Mediterranean is burning—again. From Greece to Turkey and Syria, wildfires now reshape landscapes and lives. As climate extremes intensify, political systems remain reactive, fragmented, and dangerously unprepared.
Europe’s Gates Close: Greece as a Testing Ground for a New Migration Policy
A decade after the refugee crisis of 2015, Greece has become Europe’s laboratory for a new migration model—one marked by detention, criminalisation, and exclusion. From the barbed-wire camps of Lesbos to the courtrooms of Crete, the human cost of Fortress Europe is no longer an exception, but the rule.
Bouldering: A dual pathway to mental resilience and entrepreneurial success
There’s something quietly revolutionary happening on Europe’s climbing walls. More and more young people are swapping the gym floor for bouldering mats, lacing up their climbing shoes, and discovering that this gravity-defying sport isn’t just about brute strength.
Will Kanye West Perform on a Field in Bratislava?
Big news in the music industry - controversial musician Kanye West is coming to Bratislava! Or maybe not. At the moment, people who bought tickets have no idea if any event is taking place.
Love Without Permit: Budapest Pride and the Struggle for Visibility
Hungary’s new constitutional amendment banning LGBTQ+ public events signals a deeper authoritarian shift. As Pride becomes a target, protesters, activists, and EU institutions face a critical test of democratic resilience.
We will not die in silence: Bosnia and Herzegovina to adopt a law on femicide
How a grassroots movement in Bosnia and Herzegovina helped create a law on femicide.
