Numerous songs, poems to novels and movies are dedicated to love, it is one of the most enduring subject for artworks through the ages; just try to imagine how much its related to the historical, cultural, and even evolutionary human experience!
written by Matija Carević, Croatia
In recent years mass tourism in Adriatic countries has been on the rise. While it has proven to bring many financial benefits, its implications have left a toll on the local population’s life quality. Even though the surge in tourism has undeniably boosted the economies of Adriatic countries, it has also had profound effects on… Continue reading Mass Tourism Implications on Youth Perspectives on Adriatic Coast
written by Ruta Pels, Eesti People to People, Estonia
The youth policy and youth work in Estonia is defined by many legal acts. According to the Youth Work Act, a young person is a natural person between the ages of 7 and 26. Youth work as a professional area is not defined in the Youth Work Act, however it is defined in Youth Sector Development Plan 2021-2035.
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2022 will be the European Year of Youth! What do you want the EU to do for you? What should the year change in your life?
written by Lenka Nedeljkov Srbinoski, Romina Begaj, Serbia
Social media’s impact on mental health among Serbian youth is concerning. Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat dominate their daily lives, and often promote some unattainable beauty standards and fostering feelings of inadequacy. These platforms serve as spaces where young people compare themselves incessantly to influencers and peers, which can cause anxiety and depression by its users.
written by CID, North Macedonia
In North Macedonia, the landscape of mental health among young people reflects a dynamic interplay of societal, economic, and individual factors. While the country boasts cultural richness and historical significance, the challenges surrounding youth mental health persist, demanding comprehensive attention and proactive measures to support the well-being of its younger generation.
written by Alexis Javier Alvarez Diaz, Honduras
In Honduras only about 40% of total population has internet access. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the “digital divide” has become a major obstacle for the distance education required during these harsh times….
written by Tvrtko Pater, Croatia
“The Balkans produces more history than it can consume”, Winston Churchill In the Balkans and beyond, teaching about difficult histories can often be controversial, but does it have merit? As an educator, I sometimes encounter the sentiment that: “We should leave the past in the past and look towards the future, digging up painful history… Continue reading Opinion: FACING HISTORY IN THE BALKANS – Why is it important and why should young people care?
written by Derbal Feriel Houaria, Algeria
‘’ Mental health … is not a destination , but a process. It’s about how you drive , not where you’re going ‘’[1] NOAM SHANCER,PHD Mental health it’s being able to think to act and feel things so as to enjoy the life and to overcome the difficulties our moods our thoughts and … Continue reading MENTAL HEALTH
written by Nikola Marić, Serbia
Every eighth first grade high school student in Serbia tried marijuana. The research shows the critical period for first encounter with psychoactive substances is at age 14 and 15 for most students…
written by Youssef Hssikou, Morroco
Artificial intelligence has its advantages and disadvantages, like any other innovation. However, AI could control our fate in the future as it has the ability to change it for the better or worse.
written by Azra Tapuškić, Bosnia and Herzegovina
As Generative AI (GenAI) becomes a standard “colleague” in our workflows, the primary threat to critical thinking is no longer misinformation alone, but cognitive offloading. This phenomenon occurs when we delegate the “productive struggle” of reasoning to an algorithm, leading to what researchers now call “metacognitive laziness”.