Youth Participation in Decision-Making in Montenegro: A Comparative Analysis with Sweden

written by Milica Damjanović, Montenegro

In most European countries, the topic of whether young people are sufficiently involved in the decision-making processes that affect them and to what extent remains ever-relevant, continually raises new questions. The goal is to advance in all respects, focusing on education and the participation of those who are the future of their countries, which should always invest in the youth and foster their desire for activism and self-improvement. Annual research generates numerous conclusions, many of which remain largely unchanged from previous years.





How COVID-19 has affected youth

written by Magdalena Jevtić, Serbia

Since the outset of the pandemic more than 70 per cent of youth who study or combine study with work have been affected by the closing of schools, universities and training centres. According to some reports many young people have said that they were learning less because of the transition to online school…







Mass Tourism Implications on Youth Perspectives on Adriatic Coast

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



Multiethnic and diverse Montenegrin society as indicator of stability in the Western Balkans

written by Iva Radović, Anđela Tomović, Aleksandar Kovačević, Montenegro

Today, Montenegro represents a multiethnic state characterized by rich linguistic and religious diversity. Despite the severe conflicts that followed the dissolution of Yugoslavia, Montenegro managed to preserve relative stability.







Revitalization of Dobrota Lace: A Monument to Women’s Craftsmanship

written by Milica Kašćelan, Montenegro

Dobrota lace lives and breathes through hands. Hands that wait, embrace, build, and overcome the toughest battles. It endures through the hands that strive to preserve it from oblivion, from the cruelty of time, and from fleeting trends. These hands carry the burden of women across more than five centuries, creating a path where new patterns will become works of art.



Youth Activities in the Balkans

written by Ena, Aleksandra and Milena, North Macedonian team, North Macedonia

People in the Balkans share quite an intensive amount of experiences, including their intertwined past but also present, especially in the cultural aspect. They share the same food, with some small regional variations, same expressions and mannerisms, and to some extent the same preference in music.



Student protests – What is happening in Serbia?

written by Uroš Vukašin, Serbia

Currently, more than 50 faculties from four main Serbian university centers – Belgrade, Novi Sad, Niš and Kragujevac are completely blocked. Students demand responsibility for the accident at the Novi Sad Railway Station when 15 people were killed when the canopy collapsed.

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