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Poznań’s sweetest and newest bar | CANDY
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Poznań’s sweetest and newest bar | CANDY

It’s almost like a play of dream and reality. It is fairytale-like, sweet, and very pink, almost like Willie Wonka’s factory from our childhood. The newest cocktail bar CANDY in Poznań will immediately attract fans of romantic interiors, pastel colors, and neon lights. CANDY cocktail bar is located
Be sure to watch these Eastern European films! | TOP 5
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Be sure to watch these Eastern European films! | TOP 5

In the classic sense, Hollywood has been the capital of the film industry since the invention of the moving image. However, our region also produces a number of films every year that are not only successful in our country, but also, fortunately, win many of the most prestigious international awards.
Do you know exactly how to use emojis? We’ll show you!
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Do you know exactly how to use emojis? We’ll show you!

Do emojis convey our wordless emotions, or perhaps facial expressions? It is safe to say that there is almost no one in the world today who does not use a wide range of emoticons to express themselves. Emojis are essentially pictograms and emoticons used on websites and in electronic messaging.
ORSKA’s latest jewelry collection was made in Poland’s last crystal glass factory
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ORSKA’s latest jewelry collection was made in Poland’s last crystal glass factory

Poland’s last crystal glass manufacturer, the Julia Crystal Glass Factory, has been Anna Orska’s jewelry design studio for the past few months. The Polish jewelry designer has been touring the world’s workshops in search of rare, dying crafts. This time, Anna’s latest collection is inspired by
Retro cartoons from Eastern Europe | TOP 5
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Retro cartoons from Eastern Europe | TOP 5

It was a special turn of events in the dull days following the end of World War II. Lovely, instructive stories were created for children to grow up with, for the whole of Generation X and Y. Their atmosphere is utterly captivating and their impact endures to this day. Let’
The newest showroom of Ukrainian fashion brand COOSH
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The newest showroom of Ukrainian fashion brand COOSH

The newest store and showroom of the Ukrainian fashion brand COOSH has recently opened in the small town of Ternopil in Western Ukraine. The project was completed in four months, starting in June 2022, the fourth month of the war. Almost all the furniture and materials were refurbished, renovated, or
A fascinating interplay of planar and spatial dimensions
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A fascinating interplay of planar and spatial dimensions

Their unique furniture and wallpapers transform the space into an eclectic wonderland, radiating cheerfulness and optimism. A piece of Curious Boy furniture brings joy and magic to any space. Introducing the extraordinary Italian design duo who dreamt it all up. High-quality design, expert craftsmanship, and surprising materials all express the
Reinventing a cramped living space by Neuhäusl Hunal in Prague
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Reinventing a cramped living space by Neuhäusl Hunal in Prague

The mission of Czech architectural studio Neuhäusl Hunal is to create poetic spaces, pleasant places, and innovative, functional solutions. In their projects, they strive for rationality, naturalness, and beauty. They respect the specific circumstances of each project and carefully analyze each situation and possible solution. In this article, we present
House by the lake: a dream home nestled in nature
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House by the lake: a dream home nestled in nature

It is always worth bearing in mind that we should not expropriate the environment around us for our own ends, as we have only borrowed our habitat from nature. Fortunately, more and more creative and innovative initiatives are emerging to make our homes sustainable and environmentally friendly. The Polish team
The most fascinating metro stations in Eastern Europe | TOP5
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The most fascinating metro stations in Eastern Europe | TOP5

The invention of the subway has significantly accelerated people’s lives since the 19th century. It is essentially an underground railway that runs on a fixed track. The advantage is that there are no obstacles in the way, so you can get to your destination many times faster. But have
Folk traditions revived | The Slovak Party21art
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Folk traditions revived | The Slovak Party21art

The Party in the 21st Century team has created a unique cultural asset in Slovakia. The team for this extraordinary project consists of photographers Ľubomír Sabo and Zuzana Sénášiová, ethnologist Katarína Sabová, two talented painters Sarah Avni and Ivana Mintálová, and face painters Andrea Ľubocká and Patrik Rago. Their aim
Glass garage and indoor cabin—A forest holiday home in a luxury outfit
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Glass garage and indoor cabin—A forest holiday home in a luxury outfit

The 238-square-meter house is located on a hill overlooking a lake in Środa Wielkopolska, Poland. The interior was carefully crafted for a family with a passion for exceptional design. The uniqueness of the interior is created by original solutions, such as the boutique-style garage that opens from the interior, or
On the trail of carnival | Illustrated by Balázs Juhász
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On the trail of carnival | Illustrated by Balázs Juhász

The carnival period is a time of masquerading and merry-making for the peoples of the world. But where did this tradition come from and how did it spread? In this article, we take a look at this question. History Carnival celebrations originated from Germanic and Roman pagan customs and folk
Zlín’s 700 years of history comes to life in the city’s castle park
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Zlín’s 700 years of history comes to life in the city’s castle park

The exhibition Mirrors of Zlín celebrates 700 years of history of Zlín in Czechia with a series of multimedia installations in the local castle park. The artistic installations were envisioned and realized by the design team Loom on the Moon. The first of the three installations presents the writer Pavel
How to choose flowers for Valentine’s Day | TOP5
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How to choose flowers for Valentine’s Day | TOP5

Having trouble choosing the right flower? Do you know the meanings of different flowers? From the most exceptional flower shops in Eastern Europe, let us show you some wonderful compositions that will certainly make the recipient smile. Let the day of love be about love and happiness! “There are always
Floating sauna: a combination of water, fire, and air
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Floating sauna: a combination of water, fire, and air

A special collaboration, a meeting between a designer and a sailor has lead to the creation of Czechia’s first floating sauna. This open water sauna is the perfect choice for anyone who wants to relax or benefit from the positive health effects. A combination of elegance, mobility, and a
A Gogol-inspired artist who is not afraid to show reality | Interview with Berta Valló
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A Gogol-inspired artist who is not afraid to show reality | Interview with Berta Valló

She presents consumer society in her own grotesque, satirical world. Her talent has earned her a place in the world’s 100 best illustrators by Taschen, and she has worked with many major companies, but the greatest recognition for her is when someone can resonate with her characters. Her personality
An innovative crop production of the future | Interview with Gréta Rácz, founder of Rotower
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An innovative crop production of the future | Interview with Gréta Rácz, founder of Rotower

Automated crop production that doesn’t even require soil? Gréta Rácz and her father, Sándor Rácz, have developed a unique system that can answer many of the pressing questions in the agro-industrial sector. Innovation, curiosity, determination, and sustainability—that’s the Green Drops Farm team. At the beginning of their
Inspiring women in contemporary folk art | TOP 5
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Inspiring women in contemporary folk art | TOP 5

In the alienation of the modern world, we are pushing aside or almost completely abandoning the roots of our folk identity, from which our traditions and folk customs derive. In this collection, we showcase talented artists who are proud of their people’s heritage and the treasures of their beloved
The flora of Krajna lives on in KRAYNA’s latest cosmetics
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The flora of Krajna lives on in KRAYNA’s latest cosmetics

Out of a deep respect and admiration for nature, KRAYNA offers us vegan skincare cosmetics. Sustainable, cruelty-free, and 100% plant-based. Patrycja Hølm and Anna Nawara, who share the brand’s love for nature, have given the products a earnest yet powerful design. Krajna is the land of gentle hills, lakes,
New ways to move, to get you out of your comfort zone | TOP 5
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New ways to move, to get you out of your comfort zone | TOP 5

A large part of our New Year’s resolutions is about raising awareness of our ways of living. The most popular of these is the desire to lead an active lifestyle, but this often remains a wish without the right power of will. In this collection, we present a handful
The regional leaders of craft beer | TOP5
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The regional leaders of craft beer | TOP5

Y2K is long gone, but something seems to have still changed in the first decade of the new millennium. We have seen new flavors, new crafting techniques, and new ideas emerge in the world of brewing. Craft beers have left behind generality with a bang, creating their own culture of
Gemini Hotstuff’s latest collection is a call for moderation
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Gemini Hotstuff’s latest collection is a call for moderation

We are living in the golden age of import and export trade, but fresh goods from domestic producers are having an increasingly difficult time finding their way onto the shelves of grocery stores. According to a survey by the Hungarian Food Bank Association, more than 1.8 million tonnes of
The guy who completely redefined the concept of contemporary art | Interview with Szabolcs Bozó
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The guy who completely redefined the concept of contemporary art | Interview with Szabolcs Bozó

He is only thirty years old and his paintings are already known throughout the art world. In the last two years, his work has been exhibited in cities such as Beijing, New York, Madrid, Miami, Paris, and Stockholm. Yet until now, few people in Hungary have heard of Szabolcs Bozó’
The way we used to decorate Christmas trees | Our Fortepan selection
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The way we used to decorate Christmas trees | Our Fortepan selection

The origins of Christmas are surely familiar to everyone, the greatest celebration in Christian culture, the supposed date of the birth of Christ. Nowadays it is our favorite time of the year, a celebration of love when we leave the hectic workdays of the year behind us and spend time
Dream or reality?—The exploration of our subconscious
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Dream or reality?—The exploration of our subconscious

On average, we spend more than twenty-five years of our lifetime asleep, only a fraction of which is in fact spent dreaming. Even so, our dreams can still have a profound on our waking life, if we manage to remember them. A card game by Zsófia Kupics helps us to
A Hungarian girl in Sweden wants to reduce the ecological footprint of the internet
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A Hungarian girl in Sweden wants to reduce the ecological footprint of the internet

The rise of technology and the online world has brought many advantages to our lives, but using them comes at a significant environmental cost. Did you know that if the internet were a country, it would be the sixth most polluting in the world? Students at the Jönköping University in
The luxury cafés of the millennium in Budapest | TOP 5
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The luxury cafés of the millennium in Budapest | TOP 5

The Hungarian capital has several breathtaking buildings from the turn-of-the-century heyday. The most popular and most vibrant venues of the era were the cafés filled with bustling social life. Prominent members of the aristocracy and literary luminaries took refuge within the walls of these cafés. New York Café One of
Michelin-starred restaurants in Eastern Europe | TOP5
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Eastern Europe | TOP5

Restaurants that are ‘starred’ by the Michelin experts year after year light up the imaginary sky. And it is even more rewarding that more and more restaurants in the gastronomic world of our region receive this recognition. Let’s discover their astonishing culinary talent! Babel | Hungary Babel, which was founded
A lampshade grown from mycelium could light up future’s everydays
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A lampshade grown from mycelium could light up future’s everydays

Fungi have been an integral part of Earth’s biodiversity for hundreds of millions of years, and many scientific experiments have shown that our chitinous fellows are more advanced than us in certain ways. So why shouldn’t we learn from them? An Estonian company can bring the breakthrough. In
Innovation and expertise in winemaking | TOP5

Innovation and expertise in winemaking | TOP5

In addition to the popular French and Italian wine regions, Eastern European wines are increasingly gaining ground and prestige on the world market. Thanks to the remarkable work of our region’s winemakers and the unique flavors of their products, these wines will undoubtedly become the center of attention, and
From Tokyo to Warsaw—Japanese UNIQLO opens a pop-up store in Poland
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From Tokyo to Warsaw—Japanese UNIQLO opens a pop-up store in Poland

With simple lines, affordable prices, and good quality, you’ll find all the basics you need to build a wardrobe. That’s the secret behind UNIQLO, Japan’s best-known clothing brand, operating more than 2,400 stores worldwide. Walking along Marszałkowska Street in the Polish capital, it’s hard to
The best indie video games in Eastern Europe | TOP5
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The best indie video games in Eastern Europe | TOP5

The European gaming market has long been the bastion of game development, with the continent’s countries hitting over $20 billion in total revenue this year, according to a 2022 figure. Today’s selection showcases the most spectacular indie video games, from the unsettling world of the post-Soviet era to
Czech brand Egoé evokes the style of the ski slopes of the 70s and 80s

Czech brand Egoé evokes the style of the ski slopes of the 70s and 80s

Debuting at the Czech Designblok, Egoé’s latest design skis take us all the way back to the 1988 Winter Olympics, complete with Eddie the eagle. The team, which primarily designs high-quality indoor furniture, inspired by their passion for skiing, decided to take up the rather specialized trade of ski
The current top performers of Eastern Europe | TOP5
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The current top performers of Eastern Europe | TOP5

While the music industry is changing almost every day and overseas stars usually dominate the charts, we are also surrounded by a wealth of talented and acclaimed performers in our region. Let’s listen to Eastern European musicians, because they rock! INNA | Romania The Romanian singer with a lovely voice
Stories sweet as honey from the region | TOP5
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Stories sweet as honey from the region | TOP5

Honey was mankind’s first, and for a long time almost only, sweetener, and its true value and special taste have kept their importance to this day. It is worth noting that, alongside our buzzing friends, beekeepers work just as hard to produce it from spring to the autumn season