There have been protests in Serbia for more than 100 days. The collapse of a concrete canopy at the Novi Sad railway station, which tragically killed 15 people, sparked mass demonstrations across the country. The signatories of Students in Blockade shared their letter—written in December 2024—outlining the background of their protests.
by Student in a blockade
first published by revue Prostor under the title How long does it take for a wound to heal?
Ukraine is prepared for the end of the hot phase of the war and wants peace more than any other country in the world. This is what official statements from Kyiv say. But not at the price of sovereignty and security. The democratic world must understand this. Ukrainian journalist Halyna Ostapovets on the conditions for a just peace.
by Halyna Ostapovets
first published by Jádu under the title Україна понад усе хоче миру, але є одне «але»
An article about relationships established through AI chats. Often it is pointed to relationships where a man seeks (heteronormatively) female chats. David Laufer's article reports on the opposite situation. But in the flood of headlines about virtual girlfriends, it's easy to lose the other side of the coin - the one for which we don't have such an established idea, science fiction images or literature in our culture. What about AI partners?
by David Laufer
first published by revue Prostor under the title AI přítelkyně? Aco AI přítel! Toxičtí mafiáni asurovci sklízí miliony interak
For most of us, home is a place where we take off our shoes, where we are safe, where we go to lock ourselves away from the world. For these people, it's more of a state of mind. It's where they have a moment's peace and hope that they won't have to return to the places they came from. They are fleeing their "homes" where they have been abused, humiliated, and even wanted to kill.
by Václav Lang
first published by revue Prostor under the title Domov je tam, kde tě chtějí zabít. Příběhy migrantů, jimž zbyla jen víra vTrumpa (1. část)
(TIJUANA) It's Sunday morning, less than a day until Trump's inauguration. The city is freezing, but the sun is already rising above the horizon, sending warm rays down on the Babyloons. We climb the hills far from downtown and the border, and taxi driver Miguel confides that his brother worked as a "coyote" many years ago. There's no other way to refer to the local smugglers.
by Václav Lang
first published by revue Prostor under the title Domov je tam, kde tě chtějí zabít. Příběhy migrantů, jimž zbyla jen víra vTrumpa (2. část)
The author spent several weeks to find out how Ukrainians perceive Slovakia in the current political context, three years after the outbreak of a full-scale war.
by Sára Činčurová
first published by Kapitál under the title Necítila by som sa u vás bezpečne
Following a very close referendum and the re-election of pro-European President Maia Sandu, the Republic of Moldova is on a shaky course towards the EU. A new cycle path in Chișinău shows just how bumpy the road to Europe can be in everyday life.
by Christian-Zsolt Varga, Ramin Mazur
first published by Jádu under the title Stop and go: Chișinăus holpriger (Fahrrad)Weg nach Europa
Homelessness is most often associated with the image of a man lying on a bench with a bottle in his hand. But what other forms can it take? In what ways does the absence of a home inscribe itself in our lives, our ability to form relationships and social integration, the conditions needed to deal with this problem? This deeply personal account turns conventional ideas about homelessness upside down. Is it most often caused by relational trauma?
by Maja Rysová
first published by revue Prostor under the title Rubínové střevíce nestačí. Absence domova jako základní příčina začarovaného kruhu traumatu
This interview explores the realities of war, its environmental consequences, and the societal shifts in Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict. It highlights the personal journey of a Ukrainian woman engaged in activism and military service, emphasizing the role of culture, identity, and resilience in times of war. The narrative also addresses the broader struggle of post-colonial nations resisting imperial aggression.
by Olena Apczel, Nataliya Parshchyk
first published by Kultura Liberalna under the title Poezja i kule, plastik w okopach
The labour market is difficult, especially for young people. About trade unions as collective tools for achieving a dignified future, about non-standardised work that will soon become the norm, and about the idea of doing nothing as a guide to a ‘good life’. Interview with Monika Uhlerová, president of the Slovak Trade Union Federation, KOZ.
by Ivana Rumanová
first published by Jádu under the title Resuscitovať solidaritu
Lithuania's foreign minister, who finished his term in December 2024 – and, at least for now, his political career – became a surprise star on Twitter, relentlessly advocating for Ukraine's defense. We talked with a former DJ, an immigrant, “the least diplomatic person in Lithuania, ” who penned the minister's tweets for Lithuania's public diplomacy effort.
by Karolis Vyšniauskas
first published in NARA under the title Mark Adam Harold, the Ghostwriter Behind Gabrielius Landsbergis's Tweets
„We were born here, we grew up here, we study, we work, we raise our children. Most of us are planning our future here. We are part of Czech society, but we have dark skin. According to the SPD and its supporters, we are a risk. We are alone in our struggle to convince the public that we are not.“ On racism in Czech politics and the reactions of the Czech public from the perspective of a "dark-skinned" author.
by Natálie Sousa
first published by revue Prostor under the title Můžeme to dotáhnout dál než na nenávistný plakát? Kampaň SPD ukázala, že většině Čechů je rasizmus jedno
A group of students report on the protests in Georgia that erupted after Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced a halt to the country's accession negotiations to join the EU by 2028.
by Robo Mihály, Michal Vasiľ, Virág Emma Csuport
first published in Kapitál under the title Policajná brutalita, ale aj nevšedné prejavy solidarity. Zápisky z demonštrácií v Gruzínsku
In July 2022, Prisca Pascalina crossed the border between Lithuania and Belarus because she was facing death in her native Cameroon. After two years and several court hearings, she was granted asylum in Lithuania. Prisca is now starting her life as a transgender black refugee. In a society that is often hostile to her.
Julija Stankevičiūtė
first published by NARA under the title Kamerūne Priscai grėsė mirtis. Ar Lietuva taps jos naujais namais?
Rufina Bazlova uses embroidery to tell the stories of political prisoners, protesters and the people who have died in Belarus since Aleksandr Lukashenko forcibly took power in 2020. About collective memories, building connection, and solidarity with Belarus.
by Ester Dobiášová
first published by Jádu under the title Vyšívaná kronika odporu v Bělorusku
Why does Russian aggression in Ukraine extend to books? How librarians in Ukraine go far beyond their professional responsibilities and not only save culture, but also the lives of readers.
by Kateryna Yehorushkina
first published by Jádu under the title „Udělali si z polic na knihy střílny...“
A personal testimony of a young woman who is half Muslim and half Jewish, living in Europe. A text reflecting on the question of what her identity actually is, on Islamophobia linked to the migrant crisis and the ever-present anti-Semitism. It asks how identity is formed, to what extent it is chosen, and to what extent it is a projection of those around her, such as family, friends and the foreign public.
by Melika Yildiz
first published by revue Prostor under the title Ve svitu hvězdy apůlměsíce
