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From Greenland to Venezuela | America First Even Against Its Allies
Donald Trump's foreign policy is constantly pushing the boundaries of traditional diplomacy. Interview with Gábor Csizmazia.
A Baroque Aria on the Glass of a Photocopier | Ábel Regős’s Boundary-breaking Music Video
In the video clip created for Che si può fare op. 8 music, the body, and manually distorted imagery merge into a single, continuously evolving visual structure.
Breuer, Goldfinger and Others | A New Exhibition on Hungarian Brutalist Architecture
The new exhibition on Hungarian brutalism does not tell the story of an era solely through buildings.
business
Polish Designer Brand Shaping Worldwide Streetwear Trends
From runway stages in New York and Paris to a GTA universe drop, Natalia Maczek and Tomasz Wirski’s MISBHV proves that with vision and persistence, global streetwear power can rise from anywhere—not just the usual fashion capitals.
The Moment of Restrained Architecture | Hempcrete, Moderation, and Long-term Thinking in a Family Home
A family house in search of good answers. The Hempcrete House in Szentendre rethinks sustainable architecture through material choices, spatial proportions, and long-term performance. Designed by the architects of projectroom, the house treats hempcrete as a source of everyday comfort, the garden as a climatic tool, and the idea of
Designing for Decomposition | Vlasta Kubušová on Bioplastics, Time, and Transformation
Vlasta Kubušová is rethinking what plastics are for — and how long they should last.
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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strategy
From Greenland to Venezuela | America First Even Against Its Allies
Donald Trump's foreign policy is constantly pushing the boundaries of traditional diplomacy. Interview with Gábor Csizmazia.
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
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business
Poland’s New Cybersecurity Law Could Cost at Least PLN 14 Billion
Polish businesses fear that the new amendment to the cybersecurity law will impose high costs.
The Future Built by Bacteria | Self-Healing Concrete, Bioluminescent Lamps, and Regenerative Dental Fillings
We’re used to seeing bacteria as enemies to be wiped out, but a new wave of design and science tells a very different story. From self-healing concrete and regenerative dental fillings to bioluminescent lamps that glow without electricity, bacteria are quietly reshaping the future of how we build, repair,
design
Inner Radiance, Outer Freedom | Sonia Zander and the Power of Odesa’s Lightness
The Odesa-based brand Sonia Zander interprets femininity as energy and movement. The SS26 collection is built around inner radiance, freedom, and a quiet yet confident presence.
The Bond Villain Who Reshaped London’s Skyline
Few architects can say that their name lives on as a James Bond supervillain. In the case of Ernő Goldfinger, pop culture and architectural history overlap in a strange, almost ironic way.
Breuer, Goldfinger and Others | A New Exhibition on Hungarian Brutalist Architecture
The new exhibition on Hungarian brutalism does not tell the story of an era solely through buildings.
The Moment of Restrained Architecture | Hempcrete, Moderation, and Long-term Thinking in a Family Home
A family house in search of good answers. The Hempcrete House in Szentendre rethinks sustainable architecture through material choices, spatial proportions, and long-term performance. Designed by the architects of projectroom, the house treats hempcrete as a source of everyday comfort, the garden as a climatic tool, and the idea of
Designing for Decomposition | Vlasta Kubušová on Bioplastics, Time, and Transformation
Vlasta Kubušová is rethinking what plastics are for — and how long they should last.
lifestyle
Rice, Roots, Rituals | A culinary and cultural journey through Chinese heritage in Budapest
“There is heaven in food,” goes the Chinese saying. And wherever they live around the world, Chinese communities are steadfast in preserving their culture, culinary heritage and rituals — a living legacy passed down through generations. Here in Budapest, there are hidden pockets where you can, for a day at least,
A Baroque Aria on the Glass of a Photocopier | Ábel Regős’s Boundary-breaking Music Video
In the video clip created for Che si può fare op. 8 music, the body, and manually distorted imagery merge into a single, continuously evolving visual structure.
lifestyle
Living With the Wind on the Coast of Ulcinj, Montenegro | How Wind Quietly Shaped a New Lifestyle and Tourism Layer
Long seen as a nuisance rather than an asset, Ulcinj’s wind quietly shaped a summer destination defined by routine seaside tourism—until its overlooked freshness began to hint at a different kind of rhythm.
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
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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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gastronomy
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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fine dining
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