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"I was the Pope’s gardener" | Interview with Alessandro Reali
How does a young gardener become the head gardener of the Pope’s summer residence — and what is Christmas preparation like behind the scenes at the Vatican? Alessandro Reali spent nearly three decades working in Castel Gandolfo, where his days unfolded between quiet gardens, strict traditions, and the personal world
Summer Preserved for Winter, Reimagined Classics | Pilter Tamás on the Flavors of a Vegan Christmas
Fermented vegetables, reinterpreted Hungarian classics, and a conscious, locavore approach – in Marumba’s kitchen, winter is not a compromise but a source of inspiration. Chef Pilter Tamás talks about how seasonal ingredients can be turned into exciting, festive, and genuinely lovable vegan dishes at Christmas as well—meals that evoke
Objects We Can Love All Year Long | Hype Gift Guide 2
In December, thinking about gift-giving usually oscillates between two extremes: panic-driven last-minute shopping and the overthought hunt for objects that are supposedly “full of meaning.” This list doesn’t want to belong to either category. The selection features design objects that survive festive décor, don’t require an emotional instruction
Talking Animals and the Fortune-telling Apple | Peculiar Holiday Traditions in the Region
Although for many, crowded malls, walking in the lively downtown area, or thinking about presents might be the worst part of preparing for the holidays, these experiences can actually be a comforting feeling. However, traditions are even more exciting and play an important role in festivities, and are usually just
Confessions of a Design Editor | Gift Guide Edition
Last-minute ideas for placing under the tree for the design-loving people in our lives – or for ourselves, because why wait for someone else?
I’m the type who doesn’t leave Christmas gift shopping for the last week; instead, I collect ideas all year long in my phone notes. I
TOP5 Christmas Markets from Gdańsk to Budapest
Cities in our region once again show their most magical festive face – our mulled-wine-in-hand selection!
Gdańsk’s record-breaking festive buzz, Tallinn’s beloved tradition, Budapest’s award-winning Advent wonderland, the family-friendly České Budějovice and Warsaw’s sky-high Christmas – Central and Eastern European cities are once again bringing out their very
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Issue No. 11.
HYPE&HYPER MAGAZINE
A unique summary of all things exciting in the Central and Eastern European region in the fields of design, business, architecture and culture.
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Sandbanks on the Vistula
Domestic Political Wanderings in Poland, with Foreign Policy Expert and Former Diplomat Zsombor Zeöld.
For those who frequent Warsaw during the summer months, the sight may be familiar: in the city’s iconic river, the Vistula, sandbanks begin to emerge. At the end of September 2025, the Polish government led
A Shadow War in Moldova
The atmosphere in Moldova remains tense following the parliamentary elections held on 28 September. The vote was not merely a domestic test of strength; behind the scenes, Moscow and Brussels were engaged in a discreet struggle for influence. In the end, despite Russian disinformation campaigns and unusual Western involvement, voters
Lithuania Will Remain a Frontline State – interview with Laurynas Vaičiūnas
“Lithuanian history is defined by sacrifice,” stresses Laurynas Vaičiūnas. That legacy, he argues, explains why Vilnius rejects half-measures in the face of Russian aggression and why its path often diverges from Hungary’s. In this interview, Vaičiūnas also weighs in on Lithuania’s demographic struggles, immigration dilemmas, and its role
Ghosts of Vukovar
In the autumn of 1991, as the once-elegant streets of Vukovar were transformed into a wasteland of shattered brick and scorched earth, a handful of rag-tag volunteers—Hungarians among them—stood shoulder to shoulder with Croatian defenders against the onslaught of a mechanized Yugoslav People’s Army. Twenty-five years later,
The Rise of the Turkish Crescent
The Emergence of the Neo-Ottoman and Turkic World
In recent decades, Turkey has pursued an increasingly assertive foreign policy. This strategy is shaped by its imperial historical legacy, geopolitical challenges, and regional power ambitions. Ankara seeks to expand its influence in the Middle East, the Mediterranean, the Balkans, and Africa
Echoes of Homo Sovieticus: Memory, Myth, and Modern Russia
More than three decades after the Soviet Union’s collapse, a ghost lingers in post-Soviet consciousness—Homo Sovieticus, the archetype born of totalitarian adaptation, Cold War ideologies, and psychological survival. But is this figure a relic of the past, or a mirror reflecting the psyche of today’s Russia, where
Where Even the Silence Listens – Greenland May Become the World's Next Flashpoint
Just half an hour ago, the blazing summer sun scorched my skin; now a piercing wind slashes my face at Greenland’s Kangerlussuaq Airport. The plane door swings open to reveal a world of endless ice and silence. Once, this land was seen by the outside world as merely a
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The Market’s Silence Is Loud | What 2025 Reveals About the State of the Art Market
What happens when the art market stops chasing records and starts focusing on survival strategies instead? In 2025, the global art scene became simultaneously more cautious, more fragmented, and surprisingly pragmatic.
Gene Therapy: Once a Dream, now a Reality
Gene therapy, once confined to science fiction, is now reshaping modern medicine by rewriting our DNA to cure previously untreatable diseases. Insight by Stanislav Andranovitš.
When we imagine the people of the future, our minds often conjure up cyberpunk visions: people with brain implants, artificial eyes, and mechanical limbs. However,
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“We don’t show the logo—you recognize the personality” | Interview with Renato Minotti, co-CEO of Minotti
Today, the name Minotti is synonymous with understated luxury, the last great masters of Italian craftsmanship, and the refined rhythm of the global design market. Renato Minotti visited Budapest for the opening of the new Minotti flagship store by Code — and on this occasion he spoke about how the brand’
Objects We Can Love All Year Long | Hype Gift Guide 2
In December, thinking about gift-giving usually oscillates between two extremes: panic-driven last-minute shopping and the overthought hunt for objects that are supposedly “full of meaning.” This list doesn’t want to belong to either category. The selection features design objects that survive festive décor, don’t require an emotional instruction
Confessions of a Design Editor | Gift Guide Edition
Last-minute ideas for placing under the tree for the design-loving people in our lives – or for ourselves, because why wait for someone else?
I’m the type who doesn’t leave Christmas gift shopping for the last week; instead, I collect ideas all year long in my phone notes. I
Our Favourite Christmas Design Markets This Year | Top 5
During the holiday season, it’s not only the city lights that switch into festive mode: the local design scene also shows its most exciting face at this time of year. We selected five Christmas markets where, instead of mass-produced gifts, you’ll find the personal worlds of creators, studios
Fresh Collabs We Already Love | Top 5
Brand collaborations today are no longer simple experiments but cultural statements: new objects, new forms, and new stories emerge at the intersection of different worlds. This season, we’ve selected five collabs that boldly and playfully redraw the boundaries of design, fashion, and pop culture—while creating objects that are
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"I was the Pope’s gardener" | Interview with Alessandro Reali
How does a young gardener become the head gardener of the Pope’s summer residence — and what is Christmas preparation like behind the scenes at the Vatican? Alessandro Reali spent nearly three decades working in Castel Gandolfo, where his days unfolded between quiet gardens, strict traditions, and the personal world
Summer Preserved for Winter, Reimagined Classics | Pilter Tamás on the Flavors of a Vegan Christmas
Fermented vegetables, reinterpreted Hungarian classics, and a conscious, locavore approach – in Marumba’s kitchen, winter is not a compromise but a source of inspiration. Chef Pilter Tamás talks about how seasonal ingredients can be turned into exciting, festive, and genuinely lovable vegan dishes at Christmas as well—meals that evoke
Talking Animals and the Fortune-telling Apple | Peculiar Holiday Traditions in the Region
Although for many, crowded malls, walking in the lively downtown area, or thinking about presents might be the worst part of preparing for the holidays, these experiences can actually be a comforting feeling. However, traditions are even more exciting and play an important role in festivities, and are usually just
TOP5 Christmas Markets from Gdańsk to Budapest
Cities in our region once again show their most magical festive face – our mulled-wine-in-hand selection!
Gdańsk’s record-breaking festive buzz, Tallinn’s beloved tradition, Budapest’s award-winning Advent wonderland, the family-friendly České Budějovice and Warsaw’s sky-high Christmas – Central and Eastern European cities are once again bringing out their very
Korea on the World Stage – How a Small Nation Became a Global Cultural Powerhouse
Western fascination with Eastern cultures is far from a new phenomenon. For centuries, artists, scholars, and explorers have been drawn to what is distant, unfamiliar, and different from the everyday. While the concept of orientalism has gradually faded from mainstream discourse following the collapse of colonial empires, its legacy remains
Culture and Technology Reunite in Vienna | CultTech Summit 2025
At the end of October, Vienna once again becomes the meeting point for the world’s leading minds in culture and technology. The CultTech Summit 2025 will bring together artists, scientists, developers and investors to rethink what creativity means in the digital age. More than just a conference, the two-day
The New Rhythm of Time in the Greek Mountains – MANNA Arcadia
High in the Peloponnese, among Arcadia’s whispering pines, stands a house once built for healing. Nearly a century later, it still is — only now, the cure lies in stillness.
MANNA Arcadia is not a place you visit. It’s a place you settle into. Perched 1,200 metres above
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From fermentation to the philosophy of making ramen soup | Piqniq pack—Part 14
How to ferment with the help of mushrooms and bacteria found in nature? When does a gastronomy enterprise communicate properly? What are the tasks of a restaurant owner’s everyday life? What is the philosophy of making ramen soup? Here is the fresh Piqniq pack part with questions and answers!
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TASTE | Tibor Rosenstein & Róbert Rosenstein
They have hosted guests such as Robert de Niro, Steven Spielberg and Mark Ruffalo, but that’s not the only reason Rosenstein Restaurant is legendary. It’s not just a place to eat, it’s a place to be—a genuine family-run restaurant where guests have been welcomed with a
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TASTE | Katalin Lőrinc
Over the past decades, she has worked with several European companies from Stockholm to Brussels. Katalin Lőrinc is an iconic figure in contemporary dance, and not only when it comes to choreography. In her TED talk two years ago, she opened many people’s eyes to why it’s good
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TASTE | János Mizsei—MÁK bistro
We arrive at the MÁK bistro before the evening service, where we are immediately approached by the “chamber shelf” dressed in a modern guise—we speculate for minutes which jars can hide what. Later, the chef, János Mizsei, also comes in and offers us one of the jars: it contains