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Students air their frustrations anonymously online as emigration tempts many young people in North Macedonia
Publication: Global Voices
Author: Daria Dergacheva
Source published: 19/10/2026, 05:37:23 UTC
Briefing created: 19/10/2026, 05:50:19 UTC
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Briefings
In North Macedonia, over 76% of current students are considering emigration due to poor quality of life and lack of suitable employment. Studentarija, founded by Goshe Nikolov in 2017, has grown to 65,000 subscribers and launched a digital platform to anonymously report student issues. The project received a grant from the Digital Democracy Initiative to organize these reports, though the platform is currently limited to Instagram and the specific digital tool is in early development.
Key points
- Over 76% of current students in North Macedonia are considering emigration, citing poor quality of life and insufficient employment opportunities.
- Studentarija, founded by Goshe Nikolov in 2017, has grown to 65,000 subscribers and launched a digital platform to anonymously report student issues.
Context
Studentarija is a student media outlet in North Macedonia that began in 2017 as an Instagram-based space for student memes and discussions. It expanded during the pandemic to address real student problems, and recently received a grant to organize anonymous reports via a new digital platform, though the specific tool is still in early development.
Limitations
The evidence is limited to a single interview with Goshe Nikolov and a 2026 survey indicating 76% of students are considering emigration. The digital platform is currently only on Instagram, and the specific digital tool for organizing reports is in early development, with no further details on its functionality or reach.
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