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The humanitarian agenda is an entry point into peace–interview with Peter Maurer

The humanitarian agenda is an entry point into peace–interview with Peter Maurer

Peace is a long road to go, often involving communication between many parties, says the former president of the Red Cross. Interview on international humanitarian law, prisoner exchanges in Yemen and diplomatic tricks to assist and protect hundreds of thousands of lives. You were the president of the International Committee
How is the war seen in countries far away from us?
strategy

How is the war seen in countries far away from us?

How is the Russo-Ukrainian war viewed from Beijing, Delhi, or Cape Town? What is happening on the other side of the world in a changing global political landscape? We invite you to a foreign affairs journey around the world! Hungarian foreign policy experts discussed the perception of the war outside
Mass migration could turn everything upside down
strategy

Mass migration could turn everything upside down

280 million people are at risk of starvation in Africa. There have been six military coups in West Africa in the last two years. Three experts discussed the international political situation. Viktor Marsai, Head of Research at the Migration Research Institute in Budapest, focused on Africa’s grain crisis as
Archaic forms in a modern guise
ceramics

Archaic forms in a modern guise

Figures from Ancient Greek mythology, and motifs from African and Slovak folk architecture, are brought to life in Linda Viková’s objects. The Bratislava-based designer’s unique ceramics are both rustic and modern, and their characterful beauty is not compromised by function. Linda Viková graduated from the Bratislava College of
Smart village based on the pufferfish mechanism
architecture

Smart village based on the pufferfish mechanism

The floating wooden houses in Ganvie, an African lake village, are no longer functioning well, putting rural living spaces at risk. In light of the problem, Iranian architect Sajjad Navidi has unveiled a concept called Puffer Village: a system of smart houses that can adapt to rising sea levels. As
Objective | Anh Tuan's favorite objects
design

Objective | Anh Tuan's favorite objects

The Vietnam-born Anh Tuan first burst onto the Hungarian market with his premium leather bags, and nowadays, his name is rather known in the gastronomic world: he runs, among others, Sáo, a restaurant serving Chinese dishes, and Quí, a restaurant offering specialties of Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. At him, everything
Archaic forms in a modern guise
design

Archaic forms in a modern guise

Figures from Ancient Greek mythology, and motifs from African and Slovak folk architecture, are brought to life in Linda Viková’s objects. The Bratislava-based designer’s unique ceramics are both rustic and modern, and their characterful beauty is not compromised by function. Linda Viková graduated from the Bratislava College of
A city built of recycled waste
architecture

A city built of recycled waste

The joint project of Norwegian startup Othalo and the United Nations’ urban development program responds to the shortage of construction materials and the utilization of plastic waste at the same time – and now they also have architect Julien de Smedt on board. Othalo and UN Habitat’s project would start