Kaja Šeruga

Kaja Šeruga is a Slovene freelance writer based in Vienna, writing about environmental issues, culture, history, and travel.

Stories Over Tea: The Power of Reminiscence Therapy

2 min read

With the help of objects and prompts from the past, those with dementia are able to focus on what remains rather than what’s been lost.

How a Nation of Beekeepers Protects Pollinators 

6 min read

From tree planting and delayed mowing to school clubs and interactive “Bee Paths,” Slovenia is putting pollinators first.

Viennese Winemakers Are Using an Ancient Method to Make Climate-Resilient Wine

5 min read

In an era of single-variety wines, field blend Gemischter Satz is both a nod to tradition and a way of future-proofing the business.

Schoolchildren Are Reviving Slovenia’s Sustainable Culinary Heritage

6 min read

Drawing on half-forgotten recipes, students use local, seasonal produce to cook traditional regional meals for their peers.

Cars Are Slowing Down in European Cities

6 min read

Across Europe, cities are proving that lowering speed limits makes neighborhoods safer and more livable while reducing dependence on cars.

The Grandmas and Grandpas Brewing Beer in Vienna

5 min read

What started as an off-the-cuff idea at a senior home has become a successful microbrewery — and a way for residents to stay social and engaged.

Is This the World’s Most Eco-Friendly Landfill?

5 min read

Once-endangered Pinzgau goats are among the many animals to flourish on Vienna’s “trash mountain,” which heats roughly one-fifth of the city’s homes.

In Austria, the Government Pays to Repair Your Stuff

4 min read

Taking the “right to repair” one step further, a Viennese repair bonus is going national — and keeping thousands of items out of the junkyard

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