Culture
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Languages have the word: The use of minority languages in democratic institutions
According to the European Parliament Research Center, there are 60 minority and regional languages (RMLs) and 50 million people who speak them. However, the European Union only recognises the 24 main languages spoken in the Member States as official. The same happens in Spain, where until recently, the only language allowed to be spoken in…
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Strutting Through the Snow: A Night of Camp and Courage
Friday night at 19:00 and I am getting ready backstage to walk in a DIY fashion show. Backstage in a figurative sense, given that there is no stage, but rather a bar and a donation bin: pay what you can. I switch my beat-up doc martins for a pair of shiny black high heels, brushing…
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Ron DeSantis’ Sassy Little Boots: the Importance of Appearance in American Politics
Ron DeSantis wears sassy little boots meant to make a small man look bigger. What does this say about America?
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Art, Light, and Urban Exploration: The Signal Festival
The Signal Festival is a significant cultural event taking place annually in Prague, which links contemporary visual art, urban space, and modern technologies. Several installations are set up around the city centered around light design, digital and visual art. Additionally, the festival aims to educate visitors and explore contemporary social issues, making it a platform…
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A (not so) Comprehensive Museum Guide
Prague is a great city for a tourist. Beautiful scenery of the old city, local cuisine, and tasty beer. What else do you need for a short week of cultural tourism or even a weekday? But a month passes, the scenery gets repetitive, local cuisine turns into everyday food and you just might gain some…
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Thirsty for a break? Check out this round-up of budget friendly bars!
So in today’s edition of “Cheap Thrills Worldwide”, I will chart a course through the issue of stress the old school way, the way our grandparents dealt with it. Drinking. Vowing to take this schoolboy task seriously, I have narrowed down the best bang for your-buck drinking spots for you and your friends. That way…