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The 'New Ugly' Aesthetic
How Chinese Visual Rebellion Takes the Design World?
Body, Space, Future | 8 Exciting Exhibitions This Year in or About the Region
What connects the minimalist revolution of fashion, dreams of the future, an island lying on a geopolitical fault line, and the invisible power of urban typography? These temporary museum exhibitions not only illuminate key phenomena, but also pose questions—about the body, identity, gender roles, power, and memory. A regional
Stars from Brno
How a small Czech porcelain company became Michelin’s key partner.
Village Clusters by the Sea | Vlore’s New Urban Gateway in Albania
On Vlore’s waterfront, a new urban development is taking shape—one that draws equally from Albanian tradition and the demands of contemporary city life.
Budapest as a Central European Fashion Lab | BCEFW 2026 Is Coming Soon
Most fashion weeks follow the same choreography season after season. The Budapest Central European Fashion Week, however, has been building in a different direction for years.
Knowledge at Market Speed | How LUMEN Became a School Tailored to Creative Professions
LUMEN’s story reflects how technological acceleration, AI, and labor market demands are reshaping both the form and content of education.
Issue No. 12.
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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The Calm After Davos
Why America’s Claim to Greenland Is More Realistic Than We Might Think
Peace, Elections, Crises – Central Europe’s TOP 5 Moment in 2026
These events are definitely worth keeping an eye on!
Polishing the Stars
The success of the Perun rocket and a new era for the Polish space industry.
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,
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Fill up, wash, grab a pizza – ORLEN rethinks the “gas station”
How the Polish mega-company became one of the most innovative companies on the continent.
Let the journey be part of the rest
These are Europe’s newest overnight sleeper train routes — not just for railway enthusiasts!
design
Quiet Precision Around the Plate: The New Space of Bez Gwiazdek
The interior of the Bez Gwiazdek restaurant, located on Wiślana Street in Warsaw’s Powiśle district, was reconfigured in just three weeks.
Wellbeing as Urban Heritage | How a Swiss Hotel Brand Is Rethinking the Spa Culture of Mariánské Lázně
Central Europe’s spa towns are on the move again. Swissôtel’s debut in the Czech Republic is not a spectacular reboot, but a subtle repositioning: how historic spa culture can be transformed into a contemporary wellness experience through design.
Mariánské Lázně did not become a wellness destination retroactively. From
The 'New Ugly' Aesthetic
How Chinese Visual Rebellion Takes the Design World?
Village Clusters by the Sea | Vlore’s New Urban Gateway in Albania
On Vlore’s waterfront, a new urban development is taking shape—one that draws equally from Albanian tradition and the demands of contemporary city life.
Budapest as a Central European Fashion Lab | BCEFW 2026 Is Coming Soon
Most fashion weeks follow the same choreography season after season. The Budapest Central European Fashion Week, however, has been building in a different direction for years.
lifestyle
Wellbeing as Urban Heritage | How a Swiss Hotel Brand Is Rethinking the Spa Culture of Mariánské Lázně
Central Europe’s spa towns are on the move again. Swissôtel’s debut in the Czech Republic is not a spectacular reboot, but a subtle repositioning: how historic spa culture can be transformed into a contemporary wellness experience through design.
Mariánské Lázně did not become a wellness destination retroactively. From
Let the journey be part of the rest
These are Europe’s newest overnight sleeper train routes — not just for railway enthusiasts!
"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
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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