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© Kultura Liberalna

A premature victory speech and overconfidence in shaky poll data reveal deeper flaws within Poland’s centrist political elite. As the ruling coalition shows signs of strain, young voters and shifting alliances hint at the unravelling of the country’s long-dominant political duopoly.
 

© Michaela Nagyidaiová

This text explores the roller skating community Ahojwrld in Bratislava, describing how members found and connected through skating, often after feeling disconnected or searching for their place. The text highlights that for many, especially LGBTI+ and marginalised groups, skating is not only a sport but also a form of activism, self-realisation and building a safe space where they can be themselves.
 

© Unsplash

The text discusses personal memories of an unhealthy relationship with food, which emerged in adolescence under the influence of the cultural trend "heroin chic" and the pressure to be thin. The author connects these experiences to the traumatic legacy of the Holodomor and the Soviet era in Ukraine, which influenced previous generations' attitudes towards food. She explains how deprivation and fear of hunger shaped eating habits and how this influence was felt in younger generations despite greater affluence.
 

© Kapitál / Michaela Prablesková

The text begins as the author's journey to documentary filmmaking, but culminates in an expression of concern for the future of Slovak culture, and specifically documentary film, in the context of the current political situation in Slovakia and the limitations on funding for independent institutions. The author stresses the need to preserve the memories of the filmmakers and their works as a basis for the future.