SOCIAL MEDIA’S NEGATIVE IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH

written by ALEKS NAKOVIKJ, North Macedonia

INTRODUCTION Social media is a revolutionary internet platform that has drastically altered people’s perceptions of the world and has become an integral part of our society. As technology evolves and expands, social media is becoming an essential tool for daily social interaction. The fact that nearly 2.65 billion people use social media on the internet… Continue reading SOCIAL MEDIA’S NEGATIVE IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH





Albania’s Elections Mark a Turning Point in the Nation’s Political Landscape

written by Anja Mehmetas , Albania

In a year marked by anticipation and historic milestones, Albania’s recent parliamentary elections captured the attention of both its citizens and the international community. These elections represented a critical turning point for the country’s future and brought with them major shifts, high hopes, and some controversy.







Gender-Inclusive HPV Vaccination in the Balkans:
Why Boys Should Get the Shot Too?

written by Kenan Fehrić, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Why Boys Should Get the Shot Too? Introduction: Understanding HPV and Its Implications Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is one of the most common viral infections in sexually active population. This virus is a leading cause of several cancers, most notably cervical cancer in women, but it also significantly contributes to penile, anal, and oropharyngeal (back… Continue reading Gender-Inclusive HPV Vaccination in the Balkans:
Why Boys Should Get the Shot Too?



Migration in Honduras

written by Patricia Lourdez Diaz, Honduras

For the majority of Hondurans surviving on less than a dollar per day, the famous “American dream” seems like the best option, even though they know going to the States illegally bears risk of losing their lives…



AI, Reform, and the Western Balkans’ Digital Future

written by Sabina Selita, Albania

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a defining force of the 21st century, reshaping governance, economies, and societies worldwide. In Albania, the growing focus on AI reflects a broader commitment to digital transformation and innovation-led development.





Low vaccination, high risk – Montenegro in fight against the HPV virus

written by Marija Radović, Montenegro

A silent killer – cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality among women in Montenegro when it comes to malignant diseases. According to data from the World Health Organization for 2020, Montenegro has the highest age-standardized incidence rate (26.2 per 100,000 women) and mortality (10.5 per 100,000 women) from cervical cancer in Europe.



Yugoslavia disappears, mixed marriages disappear

written by Marija Marinković, Serbia

The news that 14-year-old Mahir Rakovac from Sarajevo killed himself at the end of 2014. after harassing a student from the Turkish-Bosnian school he attended would not be complete if we did not mention that the unfortunate boy lived in a nationally mixed, Croat-Muslim family…