During the past year, the Covid-19 pandemic and the lockdown that followed as a result, affected the entire world at a large scale. Among the sectors of economy, tourism, education and also the private sector…
written by Paul Smulski, Estonia
Young people across the world today are facing diverse challenges; youth work, in all its forms, can serve as a catalyst for empowerment. Never has the need for media literacy and critical thinking been more apparent.
written by LINDIANA AGOLLI, Albania
In May and June 2024, The Albanian Pro Family and Life Coalition led a campaign opposing a draft policy concerning reproductive rights. Two primary concerns raised by the coalition were the provision allowing abortions for girls over 16 without parental consent and the proposed legalization of surrogacy. Subsequently, on May 19th, the municipality of Tirana… Continue reading Pro-Family Outcry: Reproductive and Gay Rights Draft Policies Spark Debate in Albania
written by Aleksandra Mijušković, Serbia
“We Children from Bahnhof Zoo” (1981) is a harrowing West German film based on the autobiographical book “Wir Kinder vom Bahnhof Zoo” by Christiane Felscherinow. The movie chronicles the real-life story of Christiane F., a teenager in 1970s Berlin who descends into drug addiction and prostitution. The psychological aspects of the characters in this film can be linked to real-life issues faced by individuals in similar circumstances.
written by Nouran El Beltagy, Egypt
In Egypt, mental health challenges among the youth are prevalent, with statistics revealing a substantial need for attention and reform. According to a survey conducted by the Egyptian Ministry of Health, nearly 25% of young people aged 18 to 29 reported experiencing symptoms of anxiety or depression.
written by CDER, Serbia
What happens when education designed for seniors starts inspiring young people too? That’s exactly where the Erasmus+ project Innovative Techniques of Seniors Activation (ITOSA) makes things interesting.
written by Katerina Kamchevska, North Macedonia
Young people in North Macedonia continue to face employment challenges, pushing many to seek opportunities through digital work, civil society engagement or migration abroad.
written by Ilies Malfi,, Algeria
Since the beginning of times there have been countless reasons for war. This can be observed from more than one angle, analyzing multiple factors and each one or all combined can lead to a sustainable peace in the world.
written by Sevgi Seid, Bulgaria
Digital technologies are transforming Bulgaria’s tourism sector by enhancing visitor experiences, strengthening competitiveness and promoting sustainable growth.
written by Pavel Smulski, Ruta Pels and Denis Poljakov, Estonia
Estonia is the leading education nation in Europe. Best in PISA tests, country became a role model for digital education and remote learning, but salaries are lower than in Western Europe. The only promising and well paid sectors are management and IT. Not all specialists can find work in these areas…
written by Christian Roig Gonzalez, Paraguay
The beloved Paraguayan poet Luis María Martínez wrote: “They see but don’t feel, they feel and they don’t understand!”. These verses still reflect the relations between the government and its people.
INFO, European Youth Portal
Every two years, the European Youth Event brings together at the European Parliament in Strasbourg thousands of young people from all over the European Union and beyond, to shape and share their ideas on the future of Europe.