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Gen Z: snowflakes or future revolutionaries?
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Gen Z: snowflakes or future revolutionaries?

Older generations have always criticized young people: they are lazy, spoiled, and nowadays also hypersensitive and always on their phones. Still, the so-called „Generation Z” (today’s teenagers and young adults in their early twenties) is unique: they were the first to grow up in the Internet age, and they
Christmas 2022: better to recharge without spending money?
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Christmas 2022: better to recharge without spending money?

In the era of consumerism full of advertisements, the festive season rather means excessive decorations and giant gifts than spending time with our loved ones and relaxing a bit at the end of the year. But this year’s Christmas will be different from the previous ones, with prices skyrocketing,
Does Central and Eastern Europe suffer from alcoholism?
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Does Central and Eastern Europe suffer from alcoholism?

Stereotype or reality? - alcoholism in our region. Alcoholism is probably one of the most complex addictions: Firstly, alcohol is easily accessible; thus, many people can become addicted to it. Secondly, it is part of our culture to a large extent, so drinking alcohol is socially acceptable. Thirdly, alcoholism is
Is the Iron Curtain coming down again?
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Is the Iron Curtain coming down again?

The answer is yes; the only question is where exactly. The ideological roots behind the Russo-Ukrainian conflict, the emerging new world order, and the possible outcomes of the war are very relevant topics worthy of discussion. Norman Naimark, an American historian and professor at Stanford University, visited Budapest to share
How much less do women earn in Central and Eastern Europe?
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How much less do women earn in Central and Eastern Europe?

The gender wage gap is a frequent topic in the context of gender equality. There are many reasons why women and men may earn differently. Differences in traditional gender roles, discrimination, and professions strongly dominated by women or men are just a few examples from the long list of causes.
Teaching, but at what cost?
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Teaching, but at what cost?

How much money do teachers make in Central and Eastern Europe, and how can they live on their salary? In Hungary, much attention is focused on education now, especially on teachers’ salaries and dignity. Teachers complain because of financial difficulties, poor circumstances, and overwork. A large part of society supports
How can we save some money during the energy crisis and high inflation?
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How can we save some money during the energy crisis and high inflation?

Record-high inflation and the energy crisis have severely affected society, but the big challenge - winter - is still ahead of us. The majority has already realized that we will only get through the coming times by making conscious choices and economizing our consumption. Many ways of saving money are
Surfin’ the Baltic | Baltic Surf Scapes by Krysztof Jędrzejak
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Surfin’ the Baltic | Baltic Surf Scapes by Krysztof Jędrzejak

First a surfboard, then a camera—goes the recipe of Krysztof Jędrzejak with which he shoots breathtaking photos of the Baltic Sea. The nature photographer has been focusing on the waves of the Baltic Sea as a photographer and as a surfer alike. His closeness to water, achieved by his
TASTE—a new thematic month on Hype&Hyper!
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TASTE—a new thematic month on Hype&Hyper!

In May, we are again narrowing down a bit the topics of our site, but only to explore as thoroughly as possible—and by no means narrow-mindedly—a hot topic that we can all relate to: eating. We don’t live to eat, we eat to live—or do we?
Issue No. 3 of Hype&Hyper magazine is out now!
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Issue No. 3 of Hype&Hyper magazine is out now!

We’re excited to share the news that the latest spring issue of the Hype&Hyper magazine will soon hit the shelves of newsagents, bookshops and your favorite coffee shops! You can already visit the Hype Store and order the magazine, whose buzzword is: Create! Creation, creative expression, creativity—perhaps
The new thematic month of Hype&Hyper kicks off: here comes Dialog!
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The new thematic month of Hype&Hyper kicks off: here comes Dialog!

One of the most common responses to most of the interviews about our changed lives under and as a result of covid, no matter which expert we ask, is to see the role of digitization in our lives become more prominent. Since the digital revolution began long before the pandemic,
Here’s how you read | Hype&Hyper’s most read articles this year
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Here’s how you read | Hype&Hyper’s most read articles this year

The year 2021 also held a number of surprises, ideas and opportunities for the magazine: new surfaces, new series, new faces and new themes appeared in the life of Hype&Hyper. Architecture, gastronomy, local values, design and even more colorful, diverse topics blend every day on the website—now we’
On sustainability for a secure future | Planet Budapest 2021 x Hype&Hyper
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On sustainability for a secure future | Planet Budapest 2021 x Hype&Hyper

This week, Hype&Hyper takes a special journey into the world of sustainability. Forestry, corporate sustainability, water efficiency tricks for the home, modern urbanism and the circular economy are just some of the topics our readers can learn more about for a secure future. Planet Budapest 2021 Sustainability Expo and
Hearts Beating in Unison to the Rhythm of the Land  | Motorcyle tour in the Tatras with Levente Trellay
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Hearts Beating in Unison to the Rhythm of the Land | Motorcyle tour in the Tatras with Levente Trellay

”The world is a book, and those who do not travel only read a single page.” – With this quote from St. Augustine of Hippo, Levente Trellay, one of the founders of Telep Budapest and one of the curators of Highlights of Hungary, began his travelogue. Join us and discover the
Head over Heels in Goulash | Jeremy Salamon and the Agi’s Counter in Brooklyn
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Head over Heels in Goulash | Jeremy Salamon and the Agi’s Counter in Brooklyn

Even as a child, this young chef could not be shooed away from by the stove – Jeremy Salamon, born in South Florida, inherited his love of cooking from his grandmother, Agi, who fled Hungary in the ’50s to the West, and rebuilt her life from scratch. He didn’t delve
One Day in Budapest with Zita Majoros, designer of Printa
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One Day in Budapest with Zita Majoros, designer of Printa

Zita Majoros is not only the mother of an eco-conscious brand, Printa. She lives in her sunny Budapest apartment with her husband, two children and the family dog. Her fundamental principles, sustainability and eco-awareness, appear in every aspect of her life: in addition to the vintage treasures that found new
The essence of each culture is different  |  Interview with Margaret Ann Dowling, Head of Brand at MOME
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The essence of each culture is different | Interview with Margaret Ann Dowling, Head of Brand at MOME

An Irish government initiative called The European Orientation Program sent a young Margaret Ann Dowling to Hungary with the mission of helping to build Irish brands abroad. “In the interview, I was asked: Belgium, Spain or Hungary?” she recalls. After having lived in Belgium as a child and not being
Surfin’ the Baltic | Baltic Surf Scapes by Krysztof Jędrzejak
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Surfin’ the Baltic | Baltic Surf Scapes by Krysztof Jędrzejak

First a surfboard, then a camera – goes the recipe of Krysztof Jędrzejak with which he shoots breathtaking photos of the Baltic Sea. The nature photographer has been focusing on the waves of the Baltic Sea as a photographer and as a surfer alike. His closeness to water, achieved by his
Transforming the skylines of Budapest and Warsaw  |  Foster + Partners
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Transforming the skylines of Budapest and Warsaw  | Foster + Partners

How does one design a landmark building in a city jam-packed with history? What does the workplace of the future look like? How can architecture respond to the changing nature of working and living in cities? Foster + Partners are the architects behind the newest additions to the Budapest and Warsaw
Creativity within a Framework | Vanguards and the Recipe of Success
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Creativity within a Framework | Vanguards and the Recipe of Success

According to an old saying, behind every successful man, there is a woman – and if we look around in the creative industries, we can translate this for 2021 by saying that behind every successful business, there is a team with significant knowledge and experience. Just like Hungary’s first global
"I can achieve anything here" | Interview with David Kováts
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"I can achieve anything here" | Interview with David Kováts

Dávid Kováts, the co-founder of Budapest’s Dobossy Auction House, opened a gallery in London in December 2020, right in the middle of the coronavirus epidemic. The venue highlights contemporary Hungarian artists. Lili Farkas-Zentai talked to Dávid about the beginning, the artists he represents, the changes in the art market,
Resolute Decisions  | Interview with Dr. Gáspár Maróth, Government Commissioner for Defense Development
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Resolute Decisions | Interview with Dr. Gáspár Maróth, Government Commissioner for Defense Development

In Hungary, the radically growing unpredictability of the international environment provided closure to a question that had been open for thirty years. At the same time, the long-procrastinated Hungarian military reform brought about not only excessive spending, but also a complex development concept thought out from a business point of
Favorite places #5 │ Noémi Viski
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Favorite places #5 │ Noémi Viski

There’s nothing better at the end of an exhausting day than to reward ourselves with a divine piece of dessert or a tasty ice cream, especially if we can do so in one of Budapest’s finest confectioneries. This time, our editor Noémi Viski presents her favorite place, Erdős
Favorite places #4 │ Lilla Gollob
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Favorite places #4 │ Lilla Gollob

Népsziget is authentic, romantic and very loveable—and now Lilla Gollob, a member of our editorial staff will tell you why. Come and meet Kabin! How would you introduce Kabin? A bit farther away from the frequented places of downtown Budapest, Kabin is the first dog, bike and family-friendly riverside
Favorite places #3 | Réka Vikárius
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Favorite places #3 | Réka Vikárius

We are now at the third episode of our series, in which HYPEANDHYPER’s editor Réka Vikárius guides us into her favorite cafe, Cāphê by Hai Nam. How would you introduce Cāphê by Hai Nam? Vo Son Hai returned to Budapest after a few years of traveling and working as
The first printed issue of Hype&Hyper is now available for pre-order!
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The first printed issue of Hype&Hyper is now available for pre-order!

Anyone who has been following our site and social media interfaces for the past few weeks may have noticed that something big is going on around the house of Hype&Hyper: in May we are presenting a completely renewed brand identity and the first printed edition of our story! Just
"We're identifying the East" | The printed HYPE magazine is coming!
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"We're identifying the East" | The printed HYPE magazine is coming!

A very exciting new chapter begins in the life of HYPEANDHYPER: in addition to the bilingual online magazine, the first printed, English-language HYPE publication will be published in May 2021. New format, new brand identity, new contents in the spirit of Eastern European identity: we talked to founder Gergely Fáy
Favorite places # 2 │ Bianka Geiger
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Favorite places # 2 │ Bianka Geiger

Our series continues—from the editorial staff of HYPEANDHYPER, Geiger Bianka talks about one of her favorite places in Budapest. Let’s get to know Budapest’s A másik bolt (The other shop)! How would you describe the shop? Fábián Willmann got to know Budapest’s Wekerle neighborhood after he
Favorite places #1 │ Kitti Mayer
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Favorite places #1 │ Kitti Mayer

We are launching a new series in which the staff of HYPEANDHYPER will introduce themselves through their favorites. We visit the most lovable places in Budapest, tell the stories behind them and shed light on our personal attachment. Our first characters are Kitti Mayer and Retrohungary! How would you introduce
From rocket monkey bars to Wichmann pub | Here are the new HYPE prints!
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From rocket monkey bars to Wichmann pub | Here are the new HYPE prints!

The kitten and rocket monkey bars known from the playgrounds of the old times, the colorful tiles of the M3 metro stations and a Budapest roadmap of the eighties all come alive on the unique prints of HYPEANDHYPER. Now the exciting prints are presented by creative city lovers including fashion