Raul “doesn’t waste time” on TikTok: A student from Maramureș wins four national olympiads
In the far north of Romania, in a quiet corner of Maramureș, performance and perseverance have a face: a quiet, ambitious, and above all, self-taught teenager.
The role of scouts in fostering entrepreneurial skills within youth
The world around us is constantly changing, and with the introduction of AI and robots comes the harsh reality that the traditional career path may be an idea of the past. Instead, the skills learnt through entrepreneurship have become vital to navigate the future.
A dog-like robot developed by Cluj Technical University pioneers 3D scanning of archaeological sites
The Technical University of Cluj-Napoca (TUCN) has successfully tested an autonomous dog-like robot for the first time in Romania, using it to perform 3D scans of the Sarmizegetusa Regia archaeological site – a UNESCO monument and a key location in the country’s ancient history.
Beyond Borders: How Erasmus+ is Reshaping Lives in the Western Balkans
What happens when young people from the Western Balkans step beyond their borders — not just to study, but to grow? Through Erasmus+, students and professors from Kosovo, North Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina have found more than academic opportunities; they’ve found transformation. Vanesa left Tetovo during the pandemic and found a second home in Italy, where the Arbëreshë told her, “Our blood is one and the same.” Luka, from Bosnia, arrived in Bologna with a background in sports and construction but returned with a deeper understanding of culture and self. For Professor Bardhok Bashota of Kosovo, Erasmus+ wasn’t just a professional milestone — it was a mission. Teaching across Europe, he introduced others to his homeland, the youngest country in Europe, calling Erasmus+ “the only way to ‘touch’ international developments with your own hands.” In a region where international experience is often out of reach, Erasmus+ has become more than a program. It’s a lifeline — to knowledge, identity, and a shared European future.
From Brussels to Moscow: Hungary and Slovakia are Changing Teams
Slovakia and Hungary’s Prime Ministers Robert Fico and Viktor Orbán, respectively, face backlash from the EU, namely the German Chancellor Friedrich Merz due to their attitude towards sanctions against Russia. The two countries’ governments have been on a steady path towards anti-EU and pro-Russian rhetoric for a while now.
Romania’s presidential election: a stunning turnaround driven by young voters and their grandparents
The Romanian presidential elections produced a dramatic reversal of scores between the two rounds of voting, unsettling political calculations and leaving the defeated camp puzzled.
Navigating the maze: Misinformation and the European Union in the digital age
In an era of instant content and algorithm-driven feeds, distinguishing truth from fiction is no longer just a matter of personal curiosity — it’s a civic duty. For the European Union, this presents a unique challenge.
Access Without Borders: Europe’s New Vision for Disability Inclusion
New EU cards are to facilitate mobility and access to services throughout Europe for over 100 million citizens with disabilities. Are we witnessing a breakthrough in building a barrier-free Europe?
