The text criticizes attempts to silence and infantilize critical voices by political representatives who seek to discredit the opinions of young people by labelling them as inexperienced "children." The text defends the right of public figures to engage in political discourse and rejects the notion that sport should remain strictly apolitical. At the same time, it points to the importance of mutual solidarity in women's teams, which replaces the former ruthless rivalry and robotic pursuit of goals.
Author: Soňa Uriková
Medium: Kapitál
Original title: Nemlčať je zlato. Keď športovkyne nemajú v postojoch hokej
This is a collection of thematic podcasts exploring experiences of personal and social change. The stories, produced by students, focus on people who have reached a turning point in their lives and were forced or chose to change – changing their environment, profession, relationship with their body, or community.A
Authors: Journalism students at Vilnius University
Medium: NARA
Original title: Žmogus niekada nesustoja. Rinktiniai Vilniaus universiteto studentų garso pasakojimai
As the full-scale war continues into its fifth year, for some Ukrainian women sex is becoming the only commodity they can offer in exchange for survival. But in war, where is the line between free choice and coercion?
Authors: Sigita Vegytė, Denis Vėjas
Medium: NARA
Original title: Už išgyvenimą kare jos moka kūnais
When many men go off to war, women take over jobs that were previously dominated by men. This is how gender equality is being born in Ukrainian factories. Men used to dominate the fields of metallurgy, logistics, mining, agriculture, defense, IT, and construction. After the Russia’s full-scale invasion, these sectors began to face labor shortages. Women are stepping in to replace them.
Estonia is a country with a population smaller than that of Warsaw. How does society function on such a scale? How do Estonians build relationships and communicate on a daily basis? What was the Singing Revolution and why is it still key to understanding Estonian identity today? What is the story behind the city of Narva? Interview with Antoni Pusz, a journalist who visited Estonia as part of the Perspectives project.
Author: Antoni Pusz
Medium: Radio Kampus
Original title: Kim są Estończycy? Antoni Pusz o rewolucji śpiewającej i perspektywach kraju mniej ludnego niż Warszawa
For the whole world, Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine has long been associated with war, shelling and the constant threat of Russian occupation. But for thousands of Ukrainian couples, this city just 15 kilometres from the front line has become a place of meeting and parting, of grief and love.
Author: Yulia Surkova
Medium: JÁDU
Original title: Краматорськ — місто побачень | Кохання на лінії фронту
The text captures the dramatic events of early 2026, when US special forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, sparking a wave of uncontrolled joy among migrants in Santiago, Chile. Through personal reporting, the author contrasts the contagious euphoria of Venezuelan expats with the chilling geopolitical consequences of this power intervention. The entire text thus critically examines the fine line between the desire for freedom and the acceptance of foreign military intervention.
This text analyses the gradual breakdown of the transatlantic partnership, which the author documents in the transition from Biden's diplomatic cooperation to the assertive voluntarism of the Trump administration. At the heart of the argument is a deep value conflict between Europe's emphasis on international law and America's tendency to assert its interests through brute force and national will.
The text critically reflects on excessive alcohol consumption, which has become an integral and normalized part of Christmas celebrations in Slovak and Czech society. The author points out that instead of peace, the Advent season often brings alcohol-fueled madness, which serves as an escape from loneliness, financial stress, and pressure to be perfect. The article highlights the need for greater self-awareness and mentions alternative projects that seek to create a festive space without alcohol.
Author: Apolena Rychlíková
Medium: Kapitál
Original title: Šťastné a ožralé? O normalizaci pití v čase vánočních svátků
The text deals with the issue of Slovak migration, emphasizing that the departure of young people to other EU countries. It identifies two main types of emigrants: those who leave because of labor market problems, such as unemployment, and those who seek new experiences and skills. The article presents the stories of specific Slovaks living abroad who describe their experiences with job hunting, culture shock, language barriers, and even discrimination associated with their Eastern European origins.
