The first meeting of the Permanent Expert Team for EU Youth Dialogue, a permanent expert body of the Youth Council of the Government of the Republic of Serbia was held on June 21, 2021.
written by Marwa Mortaji, Morocco
One of the most observational aspects in today’s educational world is that the number of students who are willing to study abroad is largely increasing. They can acquire new knowledge, meet new people and more. However, it is crucial for a student to study very hard.
written by Katerina Kamchevska, Northern Macedonia
Like in many countries in the Western Balkans, youth in North Macedonia faces the same issues related to unemployment. In general, the job market is too limited and restricted to offer opportunities for the youth, starting with the capital, Skopje, and extending to other cities where the population and economy are significantly lower.
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 Arta Abduli, North Macedonia
On May 2025, the streets of Kumanovo came alive with energy, unity, and purpose as the city hosted the 7th edition of the Born2Run race—an event that has become a powerful symbol of solidarity and community resilience.
written by Stefan Lazarevic, Serbia
The very development of sports competitions led to the emergence of new types of sports, some of which were given the title of “women’s sports”, something like volleyball, while most others remained under the “men’s” category. Again, many would say that only time will manage to regulate it, but the situation actually took two steps back instead of a step forward.
written by Tamara Balaš, Serbia
Even though it seems that travel is easy and accessible to everyone, the situation in Serbia is somewhat different and more complex than it is for other countries in the world. Serbia is well-known as a country with a rich culture and history and has become more connected with other European countries in the past few years but several factors like economic difficulties, cultural dynamics, geopolitics, and general politics affect the amount of travel for young Serbs.
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.
written by Marija Đakonović, Montenegro
Revenge pornography is a form of cyber violence where explicit images or videos are shared or misused without the consent of the person depicted. While revenge pornography can impact individuals of all ages, young women and girls are the most frequent victims. Particularly alarming is the prevalence of this issue among minors, who may not fully understand the long-term repercussions of sharing intimate images.
written by Matija Carević, Croatia
It’s early autumn morning. Maria sends a quick heart emoji to her family as she walks out of her small apartment. The streets are empty, the city still asleep, and the weight of a thousand kilometers lingers on her shoulders as she walks through the quiet dawn. She is one of thousands.
written by Milica Damjanović , Montenegro
With globalization, its key principles, and the expansion of opportunities for connection, exchange of ideas, and cooperation in all its aspects, serious global problems are also developing. One of the biggest is the prevalence of hate speech, where the growth trend is increasing. The existence and expansion of social networks where this problem is most prevalent gives this phenomenon a greater opportunity for development.
written by Veselin Popović, Montenegro
The Balkans, a region often surrounded by mysticism and myths that can possess irresistible charm but also occasionally overwhelm us with fear. It is also the place where a new monster has emerged – the Rimac Nevera racing car.