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Budapest 150 Issue
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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Colonization from a new perspective
The dark past of colonisation casts a shadow over Western European countries. But there was a brighter side to the conquest: what did the British give India? Who freed and abolished slavery? To what extent are we paying the heavy price of colonisation in the present? Our interview with Professor
Frozen borders, frozen souls
Stories from the Belarusian-Polish border.
Amidst the endless sea of birch trees, a profound philosophy is revealed. A sense of European primal force. In the North-East, birch trees have witnessed history for tens of thousands of years, while the Białowieża Forest in Poland is the largest remaining fragment of the
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Worldleaders from nearly sixty countries will participate in the 32nd Economic Forum
One of the mos important conferences of the Central and Eastern European region, the Economic Forum will be held for the 32nd time in Karpacz, Poland from 5 to 7 September where about sixty country's leaders will participate.
This year’s conference was given the theme „New Values for the
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How has the Russian speaking minority in Estonia changed?
Interview with Andrey Makarychev, Russian professor living in Estonia, who said that the number of applications for Estonian citizenship has risen since the start of the war among the Russian speakers. Our interview from Estonia where society changes significantly since the war started.
The Russian border is only about 55
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Tensions on the Polish-Belarusian border have reached a peak
Belarusian President Alyaksandr Lukashenka talks about an „excursion to Poland” with the Wagner Group, Vladimir Putin accuses Poland of revisionist plans, and the Poles started massively strengthening their eastern border. The situation between the Russian-Belarusian alliance and Poland became extremely tense. But what exactly is going on in this region?
The Russian ‘culture of death’ — interview with Andrey Makarychev
Russian society is fragmented and atomized, and does not believe in collective public action—said Andrey Makarychev, Professor at University of Tartu, who left Russia a decade ago. He explains how Russia lost huge parts of its population during the last century, and much more. Interview on Hype&Hyper.
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Poland’s rival parties campaign in the same way
Poland is in the midst of the election campaign: the main challenger to the ruling Law and Justice party (PiS) will be the Civic Coalition (KO) led by Donald Tusk. The election will be held in the autumn, and the battle for votes is intense, but it is difficult to
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Glass is still relevant even in the age of new high-tech materials | The (Czech) glass phenomenon
Design lightings are one of the strongest segments of the Czech glass market and one of its most important contenders is Bomma glass manufacturer. The progressive brand’s monumental, sculptural crystal light installations create a distinctive atmosphere in any space. Their minimalistic yet bold aesthetics are favoured by international architects
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Ukrainian refugees boost Central Europe’s economy
It has been almost a year and a half since Russia attacked Ukraine, forcing millions of Ukrainians to flee their homeland to start a new life. Ukrainian refugees are integrating and boosting the CEE region’s economy with their labor.
Around 14,000 Ukrainian citizens established sole proprietorship businesses in
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A Taste of Italy
Zwack is celebrating the widespread launch of Unicum Orange Bitter with a Mediterranean-inspired commercial. Starting this April, the latest addition to the Zwack Unicum lineup will be available on the shelves of major retail chains. To mark the occasion, the company has created a visually stunning advertisement set to debut
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Dynamic art or traditional carnivals – Winter holiday destinations in Central Europe
Fancy going skiing or visiting a museum? Hiking through snowy landscapes or browsing in the warmth of a unique design shop? How about drinking a good coffee and trying out new food? It’s time to set foot in Kraków, Sofia, Brasov or Szentendre—cities with plenty of opportunities for
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I’m interested in the edge of human existence | Interview with Oscar-winning director, Elizabeth Chai Vásárhelyi
The most astonishing free solo climb in human history, rescuing the Thai youth soccer team from a cave, swimming from Cuba to Florida—these are all stories that the world got to know through Elizabeth Chai Vásárhelyi’s films. At the graduation ceremony of Moholy-Nagy University of Art and Design,
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The III. Balkan Rally kicked off on Saturday, racers are now in Belgrade
The III. Balkan Rally, the largest classic car and motorcycle race in the region, set off with 52 cars, 34 motorcycles, and nearly 160 participants from 14 different countries. Organized for the third time by GoBeyond Travel Agency, the race takes drivers on a breathtaking journey across four countries in
Legendary lineup and musical discovery - the 2024 edition of Budapest Ritmo
April awaits with the next dose of global beats and local talent: Budapest Ritmo lineup boasts Salif Keita, Gérald Toto, Gaye Su Akyol, resident faves Duckshell and a rare live cinema treat by Vincent Moon. Organized by Hangvető as part of Bartók Spring International Arts Week, Ritmo promises a 3-day
It doesn't disappear, it just transforms.
The ONYX Metamorphosis will end in a few months and, alongside the Onyx Workshop, the former restaurant, ONYX is also opening its doors.
Over the past three years, the Creative Community has worked to make the return of ONYX worthy of two Michelin stars. Numerous directions have been considered and
From Wood to Plate: The Art of Ukrainian Pasta
Trupasta is a story of passion and coincidence, of culinary creativity intertwined with a love of pasta. The journey celebrating the creativity and craftsmanship of Ukrainian woodworkers was sparked by the unexpected purchase of a simple ravioli cutter. The colorful pasta, boards, rolling pins, and ravioli molds in the Trupasta
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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