Brain Drain in North Macedonia: Facts, Causes, and Consequences

written by Arta Abduli Isaki, North Macedonia

What Is Brain Drain? “Brain drain” means that educated, skilled, or talented people leave their home country and move somewhere else, often in search of better jobs, higher pay, better working conditions, or more stable institutions. In North Macedonia, brain drain is considered a serious problem.



Fake News: An invasion of the digital age

written by Youssef Chaat, Morocco

Fake news is a misleading or deceptive information deliberately created to manipulate opinions, generate clicks, or confuse the public. It can take different forms such as: news articles, decontextualized information, videos, manipulated images, or memes, and can spread quickly on social media, reaching a wide audience.





“Smart kids” VS old education system  

written by Sara Tanaskoska, North Macedonia

In North Macedonia, as in many other countries, there is a growing disconnect between the needs of ‘smart kids’ and the realities of the traditional education system. While students are equipped with smartphones and tablets, their classrooms often lack the technology and resources necessary to facilitate innovative learning experiences. How can we bridge this gap and create a more equitable and effective education system for all?



Reconsidering Education: Understanding Why Estonian Youth Drop Out and Delay Entry into the Labor Market

written by Pavel Smulski, Estonija

Youth, opting out of education and delaying entry into the workforce, face a growing problem. In the European Union, the proportion of unemployed young people aged 15 to 29 was 11.7%, and in Estonia – 10.6%, which is still too high. In the Netherlands, with their highly organized education system, this figure is only 4.2%.



Financial Education for Young People:
The Importance of Game-based Learning Method

written by Marija Marinković, Serbia

Financial freedom is a dream for many people, and to achieve it, we must be financially literate. However, in Serbia, as in many other countries, formal education does not provide enough financial education and young people often are not sufficiently prepared for independent living after schooling.





Will Albania’s Young People Stay? Brain Drain, Demographic Decline and the EU Question

written by Ines Gjata, Albania

Albania is losing people fast, and EU membership could initially make it even easier for young people to leave. But could European integration ultimately turn brain drain into brain circulation and give young Albanians compelling reasons to come back?



Young People and Their Relationship with Nature and Sports: How It Has Changed

written by Lindiana Agolli, Albania

The relationship between young people and nature, as well as their interest in sports, has undergone significant changes over the past decades. Shifts in technology, lifestyle, and health perceptions have all played a role in transforming this relationship, creating both new opportunities and challenges for the younger generation. The Rise of Technology and Decreased Physical… Continue reading Young People and Their Relationship with Nature and Sports: How It Has Changed





Kill Your Darlings

written by Afraa Maiza, Tunisia

Do you know what the saying “kill your darlings” means? “Most of our troubles are due to our passionate desire for and attachment to things that we misapprehend as enduring entities.” ~Dalai Lama I asked on Facebook about the topic of “giving up attachment,” and I collected some opinions: Sufyan says: “To be attached to… Continue reading Kill Your Darlings