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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
On the same latitude as Burgundy: a sparkling wine champion from Transylvania
Carassia: a rising star of Transylvanian sparkling wine, from Szilágyság, a recently rediscovered wine region. Four devoted friends and a Hungarian investor was needed for the success.
If you think about sparkling wine, the first region coming to your mind is probably not Transylvania. Nevertheless, this region – previously part of
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You're also in it: the Sziget aftermovie has arrived
This year has been a significant milestone in the history of Sziget. Thanks to the developments in 2023, including the evolving convenience services, the unique program offerings and visuals, the Island of Freedom continues to be an unmissable experience according to the feedback received. We can relive it again with
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One day with Beton.Hofi & Miki357 in Budapest
With two mixtapes and around fifty tracks under his belt, the rap career of Beton.Hofi has really taken off in the last three years. Constantly being in the public eye requires a lot of work, but luckily enough, he shares the load with co-creator Miki357 who’s also become
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VYF’s latest collection arrives: a fusion of contemporary Hungarian design and Renoir’s art
VYF is the first Hungarian silk scarf brand, which has been dazzling fans of the genre for almost 10 years. Their latest collection, Ordinary Paradises, was presented at an exclusive evening at the Museum of Fine Arts Budapest. The signature accessories for Autumn 2023 capture the evergreen themes of Renoir’
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Italian kitchen design at arm’s reach | Veneta Cucine opens first showroom in Budapest
Italian design and Italian gastronomy are both world-renowned concepts, combining tradition and innovation with quality craftsmanship and ingredients. The kitchen furniture represents a fusion of the two fields: design pieces that give space to the art of food, contributing to a cozy atmosphere for cooking and dining. Not surprisingly, Italians
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One and a half million forints raised for the time capsule photo book
One-third of the total amount has already been raised through a community fundraising campaign for a photo book on Hungarian society, but support is still needed to preserve an independent photographic record of our society today.
Nine outstanding photographers from the renowned Pictorial Collective photographic association have traveled thousands of
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BALKAN:MOST a due celebration of Balkan music
Sunshine, uneven rhythms and happy crowds filled Veszprém streets at the largest celebration of current Balkan sounds: BALKAN:MOST. 3 stages in the historic downtown hosted 30 bands for 3 days, giving an extensive sample of the region’s riches, for 7000 visitors. The main world music event of Veszprém-Balaton
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Following the thread of your destiny—Terra Poetica
There are many ways to live. We can take the path that we should or is customary, that our environment predetermines for us. Or we can hear that certain melody, the voice of our heart, calling us into the unknown—who knows, it may be this unexpected new journey that
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Canteen #8—Pickles
In summer, we feast on crunchy vegetables and fruits, which are good to keep for the autumn and winter months. It’s not just a kitchen pastime, it’s also an important task—as our ancestors well knew, for whom pickles were a way of supplementing their vitamins in cold
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Cozy home in nature’s embrace | Casa De Mi Luna
The building, designed by Martin Zizka, is a cozy refuge from the hustle and bustle of the city, and despite its modernity, it blends perfectly into the landscape.
Located in the Český Kras nature reserve in Czechia, Casa De Mi Luna combines local heritage with the latest architectural and interior
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History condensed on a plate—OPIUM
Anyone who has been to Asia knows that you have to go back many times to get a taste of the culture the continent’s countries. Browsing through history books just doesn’t cut it; to discover the real dynamics, you need to visit new countries, get to know the
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Preserving the Decay | Interview with Domagoj Burilović
Croatian photographer Domagoj Burilović has been photographing the once glorious, now crumbling buildings of the Slavonia region of Croatia for years. In addition to showing the unique architecture of the houses, he also reflects on social issues such as the exploitation of nature, colonialism, and emigration. The series won 1st
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“Cruises on the Danube: What a marvellous sight to behold!”—Cruise ships on the Danube during the Monarchy
Free navigation on the Danube became possible after the Treaty of Paris in 1856 ending the Crimean War, followed by the establishment of shipping companies, which led to the flow of people, animals, goods, news, and information on the river. By 1900, river traffic was in place with 100 boat
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A new alternative to sparkling wine—introducing Doré cider
The newest Hungarian cider will debut in front of the audience at the 2nd French Food Festival to take its place among the choices of moments worthy of a toast. Doré is made from the perfect combination of two varieties of apples from Heves County, carefully hand-picked to preserve their
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The rule is that there are no rules—MÓR24
I think it is safe to say that eating is a complex experience. It’s about the flavors, the sight of the food, the order of the courses, but also in what environment we eat the contents of our plates. A good recipe is not always complicated, on the contrary,
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Oppenheimer’s partners from Central and Eastern Europe
Christopher Nolan’s new film tells the story of theoretical physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer and his role in the development of the atomic bomb. The latter, of course, required many other scientists—many of whom came to the United States from Central and Eastern Europe.
Throughout the twentieth century, many
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Explore the sights of Poland with the help of a new app!
Poland’s National Institute for Monument Conservation (NIKZ) has launched a new app to encourage and help people discover the country’s monuments and rich cultural heritage.
The new service, MonumentApp, works with Google Maps and offers, among other things, ready-made sightseeing itineraries based on different interests and themes. It
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Value all around us—Behind the Scenes: Marianna Pinczés, manager of a “seed salvaging” company
We tend to forget that in fact everything we need is in our hands, or in our surroundings. For humans are a part of nature and can live life to the fullest when they are in organic harmony with it. “Back to the roots,” you might say—if you want
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Around Budapest in 150 years with András Ferkai
People, words, buildings, stories and moods—all of these and more have contributed to creating the Budapest we know today over the past 150 years. To mark the anniversary, we asked people who are connected to the capital by a thousand (or at least a hundred and fifty) threads about
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Concerts to look forward to at the Jazzpiknik starting on Thursday | TOP 5
In a few days, Hungary’s Paloznak will once again become the jazz capital of the Lake Balaton region, where lovers of the genre can celebrate their love of music for three days.
For the past eleven years, the small village ten minutes’ drive from Füred has hosted one of
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Yugoslavian nostalgia on skateboards | LYC
Who says fashion is only for women? Beyond the madness of the runways lies the other side of fashion, where practicality and authenticity prevail over extravagance. Streetwear’s casual elegance is characterized by its tendency to belong to a grassroots group, in this case a really cool skate crew, despite
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Intuition, Experimentation and Playfulness | Interview with Zane Priede
Zane Priede is an art director, photographer, and set designer based in Riga, Latvia. She studied at the Design Academy Eindhoven and has won several awards in the last few years. In her work, she experiments with unexpected combinations of materials, discovers nuances of light, and searches for new ways
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The protagonist of the story—breadpit
Home is more than a place where we spend a fixed amount of our time. It’s not just the design and interior of the house or flat that matters, but also what surrounds it—the area, the greenness of the grass, the neighbors. Ideally, you should feel at home
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With the Onyx team, you can watch the fireworks on August 20 from a boat, with some bubbles
On 20 August, from 6 pm, the Onyx Creative Community invites you to a special event.
Their METROPOLIS menu is inspired by Budapest, which celebrates its 150th birthday this year, so we celebrate not only Hungary but also Budapest in Onyx style this evening. Their Onyx Brut Nature Vintage 2017
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Budapest Park’s fashion campaign promotes diversity
Diversity and sensitivity are among the core values of Budapest Park. This message is now being conveyed in an unusual way and in a setting that is perhaps a little unusual for an entertainment venue: this time they are taking the audience into the world of fashion and presenting their
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Canteen #7—Fish dishes
A part of the summer spirit is to eat hake on the shore of Lake Balaton, carefully scored beforehand, then rolled in spicy, paprika-flavored flour and fried in hot oil. But there’s much more to Hungarian cuisine than that—check out the fish dishes at the Canteen’s counter!
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Faces and landscapes of Petőfi’s people | Interview with Róbert László Bácsi and Balázs Mohai
In a long-term project, the Hungarian documentary photography group Pictorial Collective captured the residents of streets named after Sándor Petőfi, providing a subjective snapshot of contemporary Hungarian society. We asked two members of the collective, Róbert László Bácsi and Balázs Mohai, about organization, travel, special encounters, the Hungarian countryside, and
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Around Budapest in 150 years with Boggie
People, words, buildings, stories, and moods—all of these and more have contributed to creating the Budapest we know today over the past 150 years. To mark the anniversary, we asked people who are connected to the capital by a thousand (or at least a hundred and fifty) threads about
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Miyazaki Hayao’s new film to be released in North America this year
US-based distributor Gkids has acquired North American rights to Japanese animation director Miyazaki Hayao’s final movie. It will release it as The Boy and the Heron.
The highly-anticipated film released in Japanese theaters earlier on Friday as Kimitachi wa Do Ikiruka (“How Do You Live”). Producer Studio Ghibli made
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Love for the Silesian mines—Interview with Marek Locher
Marek Locher is a Polish documentary photographer, who has been documenting Silesian mines for a long time. We asked him about how he started photographing, why he chose the Silesian landscape and the mine as a subject, how he interacts with the miners, and how difficult it is to work
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W Budapest hotel opens
Previously home to the Institute of Ballet in the historic Drechsler Palace, W Budapest offers visionary design, eclectic gastronomy, and a socially driven spirit drawn from the cosmopolitan capital.
W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the highly anticipated debut
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Documentary and album released on Hutsul music and folklore
Independent Ukrainian radio station Gasoline has released a documentary entitled Spadok (Heritage) on the music and traditions of the Hutsul region and an album of contemporary artists using Hutsul melodies.
Gasoline Radio was launched a year ago during the full-scale invasion of the Ukraine-Russia war by the team of enthusiasts
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Hungary’s first immersive digital art exhibition space opens
The exhibition of Cinema Mystica, Hungary’s first immersive digital art team, is a sensory journey through 21 unique installations in the iconic location of the Hungarian capital.
Last year, Kristály Theater on Margaret Island hosted a special exhibition by Cinema Mystica, and now the Párisi Passage will welcome visitors
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The candelabra of the Chain Bridge are up for auction
In August, the fourteen candelabra of the Széchenyi Chain Bridge will be sold by auction.
Owned by the Municipality of Budapest, the collection will be sold by a public, one-round electronic auction starting at 10 a.m. on 14 August 2023. The candelabra are of various types, ranging from complete,
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Anthems of Central and Eastern Europe—Interview with Csaba G. Kiss | Printed Pasts
What are the similarities and differences in the anthems of the East-Central European region? How did they develop and what types exist? Csaba G. Kiss presents the anthems of thirteen countries of the region, highlighting the similarities in our way of thinking and mentality, while at the same time initiating
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Havens of high art in the Bakony-Balaton region (x)
With the collaboration of local creative communities, educational programs, and at times world-famous guest artists, the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture event’s flagship regional arts program, the Kultháló, takes place at eleven locations, referred to as ‘bases’. The aim of the program is to make the Bakony-Balaton region
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Nikon launches campaign against artificial intelligence
Nikon is trying to remind us that we can take real photos that are just as baffling as those created by AI—and ours will be even better.
The camera and optics company is fighting back against photo-realistic images created by AI in a new ad campaign called Natural Intelligence,
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Children’s museum opened at the National Museum in Prague
The new permanent exhibition offers interactive features for young people.
The new exhibition at the Czech National Museum emphasizes children’s creativity and imagination and focuses on exploring new perspectives and connections through interactivity. At the same time, it is a place for shared experiences and intergenerational education, where generations
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New Karlovy Vary Film Festival trailer filmed in Budapest with Johnny Depp
In this humorous video, the Hollywood star is interviewed at the Gellért Hotel in Budapest about why he hasn’t won an award at the Czech Film Festival yet.
From 30 June to 8 July, the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, the region’s most prestigious film event, will take
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Magic Garden | Enikő Katalin Eged’s exhibition
Graphic artist and illustrator Enikő Katalin Eged will open an exhibition entitled Varázskert (Magic Garden) on 30 June at the Museum of Ethnography in Budapest.
Felrajzolt könyvek (Drawing Books—the Transl.) is the latest experimental space of the MaDok program, which invites contemporary artists to draw on a black painted
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Klimt’s last painting sets European record
Lady with a Fan sold by Sotheby’s became the most expensive painting ever to sell at auction in Europe.
Klimt’s Dame mit Fächer (Lady with Fan) recently hammered for £74 million. With a total payout of £85.3 million, including fees and expenses, it set a European auction
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Everything happens for a reason—CAUSE Roastery
It is not always clear where our path is leading us. But if we focus on what’s really important, we can spot that certain evening star that will guide us towards our true purpose. By ‘just’ listening to the voice within and persevering when the journey gets tough, we
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The magic of the aerial view | Polish winners at the Drone Photo Awards 2023
The Drone Photo Awards 2023 competition attracted thousands of entries from around the world, with prizes awarded in nine categories.
Sebastian Piórek from Warsaw won first place in the urban category with his photo Playground, taken in Poland. Paweł Jagiełło won second place in the same category for his photo
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Y marks the spot—Teyföl
A chequered tablecloth sprinkled with gravy dots, breaded meat with potatoes, and a cheerful but firm waiter preferably with a belly—some of the stereotypes that characterize Hungarian restaurants. But if you go to Szentendre and enter Teyföl, you will realize that the gastronomy of our small country is much
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The memory of forgotten objects—Europe Archive
The Europe Archive made by the Dutch Erik Kessels and the French Thomas Mailaender is a long-term project that aims to reconstruct a collective memory of Europe by presenting their collection of unique artefacts which they have gathered at European flea markets, second-hand and antique shops, and the internet.
The
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A restaurant in Kraków is the first in Poland to be awarded two Michelin stars
Krakow’s Bottiglieria 1881 managed to do what no one else in the country has done before and bagged two stars, but other Polish restaurants were also celebrating after winning the Michelin Guide Ceremony.
Never before have so many Michelin stars been awarded in Poland as this week, with more
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Dior’s luxury wellness cabins await guests in Sicily
The Taormina beach was already breathtaking, but Dior has upped the luxury factor and is now pampering the guests of a local hotel.
It’s no wonder the makers of the second season of The White Lotus chose Taormina, for it’s as dramatic as it is beautiful, with its
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Our favourite places to visit in the Balaton Highlands
Lake Balaton has been experiencing a real renaissance in recent years, as both domestic and international tourists have found their way back to the "Hungarian sea". Of course, one can still associate Lake Balaton with lángos—a deep fried dough with cheese and sour cream topping—, endless train rides or
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The Petőfi Streets of Hungary—a photographic insight into Hungarian society
Sándor Petőfi is Hungary’s national poet, who has a street named after him in almost every village. The members of the documentary photography collective Pictorial Collective have traveled thousands of kilometers over a year and a half to capture life on the Petőfi Streets.
The cult of Sándor Petőfi
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Canteen #6—Casseroles
When we think of Hungarian cuisine, we can say one thing for sure: it’s creative. We have many recipes and dishes that save leftovers and creatively reuse the last crumbs of a previous dish. So join us as we step through the doors of our favorite canteen again to
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DJ set in the basalt mine of Zalahaláp
Vedat Akdag will ignite the summer vibes with his electrifying DJ set amidst the enchanting backdrop of the abandoned Zalahaláp mine, embraced by towering basalt cliffs.
This year Hello Wood and Katttarzis are teaming up to bring you the hottest crater party of the summer. The two-day music event is
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BOTANIQ Castle of Tura becomes the region’s first Krug Ambassade
The iconic champagne house Maison Krug’s Global Ambassade programme has attracted 184 members worldwide over the years, and now the Castle of Tura has joined the family. For the first time in Central and Eastern Europe, the champagne house hosted the Krug x Lemon event in Hungary, where they
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Around Budapest in 150 years with Orsolya Karafiáth
People, words, buildings, stories and moods—all of these and more have contributed to creating the Budapest we know today over the past 150 years. To mark the anniversary, we asked people who are connected to the capital by a thousand (or at least a hundred and fifty) threads about
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The world’s first permanent exhibition of Robert Capa opens
Robert Capa, the Photojournalist, the world’s first permanent exhibition of Robert Capa’s life’s work, has opened in the new exhibition space of the Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center.
The unique exhibition presents about 140 photographs from the series, including many that have become iconic, and explores the
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Serbian Nikola Jokic reaches the top of the NBA
Nikola Jokic has become the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player, winning the championship with his team, the Denver Nuggets.
Jokic, born in 1995 in Sombor, Serbia, first played for Mega Basket in Belgrade and since 2015 has been in the NBA with the Denver Nuggets. He is a two-time Kia
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Restored altarpiece, urban festival, and archived internet | Europa Nostra winners in the Region
The European Commission and Europa Nostra have announced yesterday the winners of the European Heritage Awards / Europa Nostra Awards 2023, which included several Central and Eastern European projects.
Europa Nostra represents civil society organisations working for the preservation of Europe’s cultural and natural heritage. The annual festival Budapest 100,
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The triumph of fire—UMO
Fire is life. Energy, birth, death, purification—if we learn to respect and handle it, it is the most useful companion, but if we underestimate its power, it is a dangerous phenomenon. Of course, for true harmony, the other three elements, earth, water, and air, whose unity is the foundation
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If you’re in Bratislava, Otto! is the place for you!
If you’re in the Slovak capital and looking for a place where local food can be enjoyed in an urban setting, look no further than the Otto! bistro. At Grössinglová 26, a young and fresh team serves up the flavors of vacations spent at grandma’s house and those
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Prague Quadrennial opens today
Between 8 and 18 June, the event will showcase over three hundred works by more than a hundred artists.
Since 1967, the Prague Quadrennial has been showcasing the best works of scenography, with an emphasis on the autonomy of the art form. This year, the main venue will be the
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Regional exhibition overview | Summer 2023
Stories of cities, female artists, environmental impact, glass, metal, and textile design—we show you which exhibitions to see this summer, showcasing the work of Central and Eastern European artists from across the region.
Art in the Age of the Anthropocene
Is art possible and needed during an environmental crisis?
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Budapest Mosaic | Urban tales from Gábor Zsigmond
How does the presence of ports and ships shape the history of a city? Why is it worth returning a piece of the past to the present? What values can a preserved steamship, more than a hundred years old, bring to the fore? Behold the Kossuth Museum Ship—an entry
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Around Budapest in 150 years with Magdolna Vékás
People, words, buildings, stories and moods—all of these and more have contributed to creating the Budapest we know today over the past 150 years. To mark the anniversary, we asked people who are connected to the capital by a thousand (or at least a hundred and fifty) threads about
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What a view! Matisse’s former seaside apartment for sale
The legendary painter’s Nice apartment with a stunning panoramic view, where he lived and worked for ten years, is now available for sale.
This is the seaside home where Henri Matisse spent his days after 1938. The painter, who became famous as a leading figure in Fauvism, had a
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Hungarian short filmmaker wins Palme d’Or at Cannes
Flóra Anna Buda’s animated film 27 won the award for best short film at the 76th Cannes Film Festival this weekend.
The eleven-minute animation 27 won the best short film category at Cannes. The film, by Flóra Anna Buda, currently residing in France, stars twenty-seven-year-old Alíz (dubbed by Natasa
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Nourishing the soul | The role of food in creating a sense of home
Food is more than just fuel—it’s a place of safety in times of need. From the tantalizing aroma to the mouthwatering taste, it has the power to transport us to our happiest memories and provide emotional nourishment. Through cooking, we can preserve cultural traditions and connect with others
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It’s simple, we just overcomplicate it | Father and son
A small touch, a small, simple thing, yet with the unspoken gesture of so many decades—at first glance, these are the thoughts I had about the series of Bulgarian photographer Valery Poshtarov. The series Father and son makes us realize that the ossified ideas of old social conventions can
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You only have to wish—Sweet City
Birthdays, weddings, anniversaries—just a few occasions where one thing is for sure: they can’t happen without a celebratory cake. But a delicious cake doesn’t need a special occasion, you just have to believe you deserve it. It’s at these moments that we wonder how great it
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Newgen gastronomy at the Gourmet Festival
Once again, the best of Hungary’s hospitality industry will gather at Millenáris Park from 2-4 June for Budapest’s most important gastronomic festival.
New technologies, styles, trends, and, of course, the new generation of professionals bringing innovation to Hungarian gastronomy will be at the heart of this year’s
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Bulgarian writer wins Booker Prize for the first time
One of the most important awards in literature this year was given to Georgi Gospodinov for his novel Time Shelter.
Bulgarian author Georgi Gospodinov and the translator of his novel, Angela Rodel, are the first Bulgarian writer and translator duo to win the Booker Prize. Gospodinov is the most popular
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We are creating something truly lasting | Színes falu, színes ház program in Zánka starts
Street art on a stone fence in Zánka, a contemporary painting on a house wall, colors and melodies in pairs, DJ Q-cee’s set in a house yard, the most exciting underground pop artists in Hungary, and a concert of the local children’s choir in a renovated barn; a
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She was almost forgotten before she became the most famous contemporary Hungarian painter | Judit Reigl 100
Judit Reigl, the painter who passed away two years ago, would have celebrated her 100th birthday in May this year. She is currently the most well-known and respected figure in contemporary Hungarian painting abroad. Her paintings today are in the collections of the world’s greatest museums, although her path
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Madame Tussauds Budapest opens with Béla Lugosi, Sándor Petőfi and Katinka Hosszú
The Budapest branch of the museum, known for its lifelike wax figures, will be the 24th in the world and will open on May 25 with 51 celebrity effigies.
For more than 250 years, Madame Tussauds has been inviting people to walk the red carpet and get closer to the
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Taking art into the boxing ring
The law of the conservation of energy states that it can neither be created nor destroyed, only converted from one form of energy to another. The art of Szilárd Gáspár is an analogy for this process in which human energy is transformed into artistic matter. The artist, creating in the
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Arboretum and ecological center opens in Bratislava
The center in the Kamzík resort area will host nature-related events, while the arboretum will house rare trees.
“The idea of creating an eco-center in Kamzík, where it would be possible to offer programs to schools or the public regardless of the weather, arose in 2015. Since then we have
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Slurping, tasting, fermenting—no need to deny it, the kombucha fever has arrived in Hungary! | Steap Tea Kombucha
It’s always a great adventure for an author to meet people who want to shape public taste and create something that has never been done before (at least in Hungary). One of these characters is Richárd Pesti, the creator of Steap Tea Kombucha, who has set himself the goal
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Brain researcher meets artist on the gallery wall
How do human brains resemble cities, cells resemble urbanites? How can an ordinary urban photograph explain biological phenomena and how can abstract art reveal the brain’s evolution? Biophilia, an exhibition at the K11 Labor in Budapest, is the result of the joint reflections and work of brain scientist Dániel
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Canteen #5—Ragouts
In this changing weather, we may want something more substantial, something more filling, something that warms us from the inside out. Let’s face it, the cream soups and vegetable stews we’ve already written about are in their infancy behind the Hungarian gastronomic champions: introducing stew and tokány!
If
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You can be yourself differently—Henteslány
Art can be found everywhere. If there is enough humility in you, if you are not afraid to learn, to pay attention to detail, to respect the material you are working with, and if you dare to shape it in your own style, you can make something special out of
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Orlando Bloom named brand ambassador for Staropramen
The American actor fell in love with the Czech capital, where Staropramen beer is produced, while filming Carnival Row.
Bloom was in Prague for the filming of the TV series Carnival Row from the end of 2017 until 2021, with several breaks. More recently, in his role as a UN
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The lost paradise of bees | The journey for the perfect honey from Central-Asia and beyond
There’s a place in Central Asia where nestled in untouched nature, perfect harmony and unity reigns unknown to Western men. A place where sloping meadows blooming with colourful flowers stretch over hundred kilometres under the bright blue sky, caressed by steep hillsides. This mysterious Paradise lost on Earth is
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The absurd humor of political ceremonies—Interview with Nikola Mihov | Printed Pasts
Nikola Mihov is a Bulgarian artist, photographer, and curator based in Sofia. In his photobook He Breaks, He Cuts, He Spills (published by Janet 45 in 2021) we can see Todor Zhivkov, Bulgaria’s former Communist leader, doing three repetitive gestures during welcoming and opening ceremonies: breaking bread, cutting ribbons,
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Charity auction to celebrate the tenth anniversary of Utcáról Lakásba! Egyesület
The homeless charity is holding two auctions simultaneously on the occasion of its birthday, with many Hungarian artists offering their artworks or personal items.
The Utcáról Lakásba! Egyesület (“From Street to Home! Association”) has been working for ten years to make it a matter of course for as many people
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On the road home—Iszkor
You can never forget your roots. I think there is a lot to be gained from putting on your boots, seeing the world, and collecting a lot of useful and interesting things in your bag, but sooner or later, the past will speak. You have to go away to be
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Why would a sex shop not be sexy? | Contact Sports
Neon lights, stained curtains, and faded posters, latex lingerie and accessories. That’s pretty much the image that comes to mind when you think of a sex shop. To sum it up, embarrassing is probably the adjective that best describes the most natural activity in the world that most people
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A journey of inner and outer landscapes | Dreamscapes by Dóra Kontha
The experimental analog photographs of Dóra Kontha’s album entitled Dreamscapes are filled with personal memories, sensations, and emotions belonging to different physical places.
Photography most often serves to capture reality, to reproduce a given thing as faithfully as possible. But it can also be used to create scenes that
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Hello Wood and Katttarzis host a music event in a post-apocalyptic crater in mid-July
Hello Wood, known for its unique buildings and creative camps, and Katttarzis, organizer of popular electronic parties, are teaming up this year to host the hottest Hungarian party of the summer.
The two-day music event, called Kráter, will feature a strong Hungarian DJ lineup, as well as Hungarian festival favorites
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Forget the tension—Deszka Budapest
Let’s face it: life is not always easy. We are constantly working, planning, and pushing forward, yet we feel that we don’t always have control over our circumstances. We do our best, and yet sometimes we hit a wall. At times like these, it’s good to walk
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First photo festival by AI—the Riga Photomonth kicks off
In May 2023, the renowned international photography festival Riga Photomonth will showcase an exciting exhibition series entitled Latvia through AI. The exhibition will feature a visual study of Latvia, created by three artificial intelligence image generators. It highlights a trend in the world of photography where artificial intelligence is becoming
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Stormtroopers in the Budapest metro
Futuristic, alien forces swarmed the newly renovated M3 metro line, and even the most trained ticket controllers did not dare to ask for their tickets or passes.
Stormtroopers and their leaders traveled from a galaxy far, far away to take over the M3 metro line in Budapest—or just to
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Creative women in the region | TOP 5
In today’s selection, we present five women who have left their mark in their respective professions and who are worth getting to know better.
Toyen (1902–1980)
Toyen was one of the most exciting figures of Czech surrealism, who co-founded the Czech Surrealist Group in Paris with her peers.
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Monumental spaces, bold characters
How do design, fashion, and urban living come together and come to life as one? The editorial of S/ALON Budapest triggers visual stimuli that help the viewer to see the unique relationship between interior design and boundary-pushing characters in a completely new and striking concept.
“In my photographs, the
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Around Budapest in 150 years with Bori Koniorczyk
People, words, buildings, stories, and moods—all of these and more have contributed to creating the Budapest we know today over the past 150 years. To mark the anniversary, we asked people who are connected to the capital by a thousand (or at least a hundred and fifty) threads about
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Food stories from India: introducing Why Cook
It is not only a collection of recipes, but also a trail of stories about inspiring characters, made even more special by the creators’ shared adventure. Why Cook is a love letter to cooking through the eyes of 90 recipes and 16 women. Founder of studio NUR Eszter Laki told
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Hidden treasures of Bukovyna | The Babyn Buchok project
Ornate wells, brightly colored houses, old photographs, wooden churches, and small chapels, all set against a backdrop of stunning scenery. Bukovyna is a lesser-known but all the more magical region of Eastern Europe. We interviewed the creators of the Babyn Buchok project, a showcase of the hidden treasures of Bukovyna,
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Soul and Spirit—Estonian Music Days begins this week
Estonian Music Days, the annual festival of contemporary music held since 1979, will present two themes for the first time this year.
The festival will take place in Tallinn, in Tartu, and online. In the capital, this year’s festival will focus on the soul and breathing. Souls meet for
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Canteen #4—Breaded dishes
Some foods have a soft spot in our hearts, and despite our best efforts to eat healthy, we still think—or take a bite—of them with a smile of indulgence. For example, Hungarian cuisine, including the Hungarian cafeteria, doesn’t exist without breaded dishes, and so we just couldn’
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Iggy Pop, Kraftwerk, and other superstars in the Veszprém this summer
Many other performers will also be worth a visit to Veszprém this summer.
For four months, more than sixty foreign and Hungarian artists will perform at the Factory’ard CulturePark, one of the summer venues of the Veszprém—Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture program, in the area of the
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A trip to the Carpathians—we visited Cluj-Napoca
It is not a bad idea to stay in the Carpathian Basin instead of a long weekend in Rome: we visited Cluj-Napoca and enjoyed its culinary and cultural scene.
Planning a long weekend is never easy: shall we stay home and relax, visit the countryside, or take a short trip
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Trigger warning—Interview with Eszter Magyar, makeup artist and creator of Makeupbrutalism
It almost hurts to look, but we can’t take our eyes off them: the pictures of Eszter Magyar, makeup artist of the Instagram page Makeupbrutalism, have traveled the world while turning traditional aesthetics upside down. Although she received a lot of criticism online, she has worked with brands such
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Stories from the Caucasus, through the eyes of five Georgian photographers | TOP 5
In recent decades, Georgia has witnessed many events and changes that have affected the life of the country as a whole. In today’s selection, we present five Georgian photographers who have captured a chapter of their shared history.
Daro Sulakauri
Daro started taking photographs at the age of fourteen
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Capturing the collapse of the USSR and the Dust afterward—Interview with Mariusz Forecki | Printed Pasts
Mariusz Forecki is a documentary photographer and author of several books. In his photobook titled Kurz /Пыль/Dust, he gathered photographs from his numerous travels around the former Union of Soviet Socialist Republics—in the final stage of its existence and during the formation of a new socio-political order. He
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Tiled history—a place where coffee meets the past
The fancy tiles may evoke images of Lisbon or the Mediterranean for the first time, but this Szczecin gem is Polish to the core—so much so that to this day, when you walk in, you are transported to the city’s past.
With a touch of Art Nouveau, coffee,
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Czechia to host the Ice Hockey World Championship again in 2024
After nine years, the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship returns to Czechia, to be held in Prague and Ostrava between 10 and 26 May 2024.
Next year, Czechia will host the world’s premier ice hockey event for the 11th time. “Although there is still more than a year to
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Moldova’s 90s vibes | The Rama Albastră project
Adidas tracksuits, Coca-Cola, skirts with beach patterns, and parties. Despite the difficulties that followed the regime change, the vibes of the 90s were just as present in Moldova as anywhere. We can see all this and much more from the past of the country thanks to the Rama Albastră project,
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Around Budapest in 150 years with Ábel Zsendovits
People, words, buildings, stories, and moods—all of these and more have contributed to creating the Budapest we know today over the past 150 years. To mark the anniversary, we asked people who are connected to the capital by a thousand (or at least a hundred and fifty) threads about
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A library named after Milan Kundera opens in Brno
The institute opened its doors in the building of Morva Library in Brno on the 1st of April, the 94th birthday of the world-famous Czech writer.
Born in Brno in 1929, Milan Kundera emigrated to France in 1975 and has lived there ever since. He has won numerous literary prizes
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Food design inside and out #5—Easter treats
Whether you fast before Easter or not, we can probably all agree that the delicacies put on the table during the festive period are worth waiting for. Despite the reign of international cuisine, traditional dishes are still common in Hungary, and there are countless domestic manufacturers and producers who prepare
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Slovenian Days in Dallas
From 6 to 8 April 2023, Texas Feels Slovenia will promote the Central European country in the United States.
A set of unique events to promote business, sports, science and tourism opportunities for the American market in Slovenia was held for the first time last year. The Business Investment Conference
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Spring has arrived at Vans!
Have you ever wondered how handy it would be to have pockets not only on your pants but also on your shoes? Whatever your answer, once you see the latest collection from Vans, you won’t be able to resist this fun yet incredibly useful idea!
With spring comes the
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One of the world’s most beautiful libraries opens to the public in Prague
The Baroque hall of the Klementinum building complex is being opened to the public as part of a new city tour to attract more cultural tourists to the Czech capital.
In Prague’s Old Town, not far from Charles Bridge, stands the second largest historic building complex in the city,
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Five stunning cafés in the City of a Hundred Spires | TOP 5
The Czech capital is considered one of the most beautiful places in the world, with over a million people visiting every year to discover its hidden treasures. Today we bring you a glimpse of some of these treasures, the city’s most beautiful cafés. Let’s go to Prague!
Café
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The Kunsthalle Praha Collection: 50 Highlights
Through fifty selected works of art, this book presents the first closer look at the collection of Kunsthalle Praha.
The mission of Kunsthalle Praha is to “connect the Czech and the international art scenes, to present innovative perspectives on the art and culture of the twentieth and twenty-first century”. To
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Görbeország was the audience favorite at Highlights of Hungary
„Hass, alkoss, gyarapíts” (“Inspire, create, grow”—free translation, a quote from Ferenc Kölcsey’s poem Huszt)—this was the motto of this year’s prize for inspiring initiatives, awarded by the founders and curators of the prize.
Once again, the curators of the Highlights of Hungary award were looking for
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Fighting for attention in a white kimono - OIEE's latest video clip is released today
In today's world information seems to be constantly bombarding us. We find ourselves glued to our phones barely taking a moment to look up. The people around us, their stories, our moods and even our own lives all seem to flash by in an instant. This is where the importance
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Other kind of attractions in Bratislava | Lenka L. Lukačovičová: Lonely Planet Trnávka
Lenka L. Lukačovičová’s project Lonely Planet Trnávka shows us an unknown face of Bratislava, which you won’t find in any kind of travel guide.
Hlavné námestie (Main Square), Blue Church, Museum of City History, Castle, Saint Martin’s Cathedral. These are the ‘Top Choices’ among the ‘Must See
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Materials that are close to us | Interview with installation artist Adrian Kiss
Why is there too much freedom on the canvas, why is brand building important even in a narrow field, and why don’t instant ideas work for installations? Adrian Kiss, who will soon have another solo exhibition in Košice, Slovakia, talked about this.
Was there a memorable moment in your
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Q Contemporary presents Ilona Keserü : ALL
Q Contemporary's Ilona Keserü: ALL exhibition pays tribute to the exceptional career of artist Ilona Keserü, who celebrates her 90th birthday this year. Rather than taking a chronological approach, the structure of the exhibition is provided by its focus on motifs and themes, allowing the artist's work to be presented
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Make yourself at home | Lujza & Koriander
It is undeniable that every surprise has a certain magic to it—sometimes it’s good to step out of your comfort zone and experience something completely unusual. However, finding a balance is essential, which is why the value of places where everything is familiar, where are greeted warmly, and
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Tasty, fresh, healthy—Brót by Villa Bagatelle
The bakery formerly known as Bagatellini has reopened with a new section in MOM Park—and in a big way. Brót by Villa Bagatelle goes beyond what we might think of as a bakery—they offer not only pastries but a wide range of one-pot meals, all in the spirit
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Previously unknown Pollock painting may have been found by Bulgarian authorities
During a raid in Sofia, Bulgarian police discovered a previously unknown painting whose author could be Jackson Pollock.
The artwork dates from 1949 and could be worth up to €50 million. On the back of the canvas is a handwritten dedication to the American actress—and art collector—Lauren Bacall:
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Around Budapest in 150 years with Vilmos Kondor
People, words, buildings, stories, and moods—all of these and more have contributed to creating the Budapest we know today over the past 150 years. To mark the anniversary, we asked people who are connected to the capital by a thousand (or at least a hundred and fifty) threads about
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A change of perspective: Vienna’s Leopold Museum warns of climate change with tilted images
A museum in Vienna has used classic paintings to raise awareness of how much the treasures we take for granted could change because of global warming.
“It’s going to get a few degrees warmer in winter, so what?”, say many people about global warming. The Leopold Museum in Vienna
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It’s like dining in a museum—Párisi Passage offers a revamped menu
The Párisi Passage is worth a visit for the breathtaking scenery alone. As Food & Beverage Director Márk Váradi says, it’s as if they worked in a museum, while guests can feel like visitors when they sit down for lunch or dinner. Perhaps that would already be enough to make
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A real industrial audiovisual experience | The INOTA Festival is coming soon!
From August 30 to September 3, 2023, for the first time in Hungary, we will be able to participate in a real, large-scale audiovisual festival. In addition to its outstanding artistic range, the charm lies in its location, the thermal power plant of Inota.
The closure and decommissioning of the
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“Rapping naked is quite enjoyable”—Interview with Co Lee, the clown of the Hungarian rap scene
Co Lee, or Kolos Halász in his civil name, is a relatively new, but all the more charismatic figure on the Hungarian music scene. After his initial English-language lyrics, Co Lee released a Hungarian-language album this year and opened up to the public a circus, in which we cry as
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Be sure to watch these Eastern European films! | TOP 5
In the classic sense, Hollywood has been the capital of the film industry since the invention of the moving image. However, our region also produces a number of films every year that are not only successful in our country, but also, fortunately, win many of the most prestigious international awards.
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The new taste of a mission—ZIRP
It is becoming increasingly clear that to address the pressing issues of food supply in the long term, we need to look beyond the ingredients and foods we are used to and habitually choose. This is primarily a problem for Western countries, yet whose consequences are global and affect all
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Transience trapped behind glass
The history of still life, and in particular of the vanitas genre, goes back several centuries. The symbolic groups of objects displayed in these works expressed the transience and futility of life. The art of Sándor Körei puts this classical genre in a new context: his lyrical works preserve the
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Willem Dafoe breaks for Ukrainian borscht while in Prague
The Hollywood actor is in town to film the remake of Nosferatu, currently shooting in Prague’s Barrandov Studios.
The remake of the 1922 German expressionist horror classic Nosferatu is directed by Robert Eggers and filming is well underway, while Willem Dafoe popped into a restaurant in the Vinohrady neighborhood
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Polish oak voted European Tree of the Year
In 2023, a tree in Łódź was the winner out of the sixteen finalists.
Since 2011, the European Tree of the Year contest has been searching for the trees with the most interesting story in Europe, with the final consisting of the winners of the national rounds. This year’s
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Where you find what you’re looking for | Csemege
Most of us like to discover new things, but sometimes it’s more comfortable to stick with what we know. When you know that where you’re going, there’s an open door, good vibes, and a warm welcome with delicious food and coffee that’s been tried and tested
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European Tree of the Year winner announced today
Since 2011, the European Tree of the Year contest has been searching for trees with the most interesting story in Europe. The 2023 winner will be announced today, 21 March.
The European Tree of the Year contest, inspired by the popular Czech Tree of the Year contest, has been held
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Do you know exactly how to use emojis? We’ll show you!
Do emojis convey our wordless emotions, or perhaps facial expressions? It is safe to say that there is almost no one in the world today who does not use a wide range of emoticons to express themselves. Emojis are essentially pictograms and emoticons used on websites and in electronic messaging.
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Life on film—5 analog photographers from the region | TOP 5
We are bringing you five photographers who opted for analog photography despite the difficulties the technology proposes. Let’s see!
The man of the 21st century is rushing into the complete digitalization of life with an increasingly dizzying speed, the process of which has been even more accelerated by recent
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PlaymoGreek—when past meets future | #DIVE
In our bi-weekly DIVE series, we descend into the murky waters of Instagram and bring you some of the accounts worth following. Today’s article takes a closer look at the PlaymoGreek project. Dive in!
Petros Kamin, the editor, and creative mind behind the site didn’t set out to
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Canteen #3—Vegetable stews
Is there a more divisive dish on Hungarian canteen menus than the different versions of vegetable stews? This very Hungarian dish evokes nostalgic feelings and memories for many while making others nauseous—whichever the case may be for you, after sandwiches and soups, they too have an incontestable place in
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Combining geometric rigor with the divine factor | Interview with Barbara Baska
The will of the Lord, a baby, and a lot of time in the hospital—these were the things that inspired Barbara Baska to write her book of haiku, Deus ex machina.
Barbara Baska is creative to the core, being the daughter of the fine artist and graphic designer Katalin
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Retro cartoons from Eastern Europe | TOP 5
It was a special turn of events in the dull days following the end of World War II. Lovely, instructive stories were created for children to grow up with, for the whole of Generation X and Y. Their atmosphere is utterly captivating and their impact endures to this day. Let’
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Around Budapest in 150 years with Sándor Bardóczi
People, words, buildings, stories, and moods—all of these and more have contributed to creating the Budapest we know today over the past 150 years. To mark the anniversary, we asked people who are connected to the capital by a thousand (or at least a hundred and fifty) threads about
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Our new favorites: the Polish expeditionists
Who became the king of Madagascar and who discovered the source of the Amazon? How to cross Africa by bike and how to stand on both poles of the Earth in one year? Can you go around the world in a car and cross the Atlantic… in a kayak? These
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Colorful optical illusions in a new exhibition in Paris
The Danysz gallery in Paris presents the works of three artists—one French, one German and one Hungarian—in the Abstract Experience exhibition.
The exhibition explores the renewal of geometric abstraction in our modern generation. From Tomislav Topic’s colorful installations to Sebastien Preschoux’s perfect lines and Zsuzsanna Kóródi’
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New Alien movie to be shot in Budapest
In addition to the cast, 20th Century Studios has also announced that shooting of the ninth Alien film will begin on 9 March in Budapest.
While the premise for the yet-to-be-titled movie has been kept under wraps, the studio did reveal that the film will follow “a group of young
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It's not all about Budapest! Veszprém gastro-review part 1
While we love the ever-changing, vibrant atmosphere of the Hungarian capital, we cannot live with blinders on. It’s important to explore the increasingly vibrant art, design, and gastronomy scene in the country towns and cities, where endearing stories, quality products, and fantastic concepts are being created precisely to showcase
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Friday will be all about children with special needs in Budapest
KIKAPCS. Foundation is working with some of the coolest places in Budapest to make March 10 the World Day for Children with Special Educational Needs.
10 March in downtown Budapest will be largely about children with special needs and their families. KIKAPCS. Foundation has brought together 28 Budapest restaurants, sports
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The Magic of Odesa – Interview with Yelena Yemchuk | Printed Pasts
Yelena Yemchuk grew up in Kyiv but emigrated to the USA with her family when she was still a child. After the collapse of the Soviet Union, she had the chance to return to Ukraine, and when she first visited Odesa, she was fascinated by its atmosphere. From 2015 she
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Hollywood celebrities, Ukrainian war analysis, and regional films at the 2023 Berlinale
Kristen Stewart, Steven Spielberg, Bono, and even Zelenskyy made an appearance at the 2023 Berlin International Film Festival, where besides Sean Penn’s war documentary, several regional films made their debut.
Although the Berlinale is a little less glamorous than its Mediterranean sisters, Cannes and Venice, its independence from Hollywood
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Celebrating simplicity | Hétköznapok.
Naturalness, sustainability, learning, and teaching. If these are used not just as buzzwords, but as descriptors of a value system, something truly meaningful might begin. For the greatest things are not at all noisy, but rather quiet, yet significant. This is the case with Csaba Sajben, who has created a
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Around Budapest in 150 years with Dávid Zubreczki
People, words, buildings, stories, and moods—all of these and more have contributed to creating the Budapest we know today over the past 150 years. To mark the anniversary, we asked people who are connected to the capital by a thousand (or at least a hundred and fifty) threads about
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Some ideas if you want to get away from it all
There’s life beyond busy diaries and beeping phones, although sometimes it seems unimaginable. The daily hustle and bustle can be very exciting, but balance can only be achieved if calm is sometimes the rule. Even though self-care is becoming more and more important in today’s world, the pace
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Vanishing mysticism | Alexander Bronfer’s photos of the Dead Sea
Alexander Bronfer spent many years photographing the west coast of the Dead Sea to capture the magical atmosphere of the place, peaceful and unsettling at the same time.
Bronfer was born in the Soviet Union, in present-day Ukraine, studied in St Petersburg, then worked in Lithuania for a few years
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The right way is not the easy way— Behind the scenes: Norbert Ádám Kiss, gastro journalist
There are those who cultivate gastronomy and those who report on it. And there are those who combine the two, not only by opening the kitchen door to the public, but also by helping us understand what goes on behind the scenes. Meet Norbert Ádám Kiss, who, under the name
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Practice makes perfect—Rutin and Mimi’s Sweetaway & Pâtisserie
Sometimes, you don’t want to go crazy, you just want to have a good time for a few hours, with familiar flavors and friends. If you’re lucky, hobby chefs will treat you to a casual lunch, but even if you don’t have such an invitation, don’t
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Vilnius celebrates its founding with an AI-inspired rave
The Lithuanian capital doesn’t look its age: despite being 700 years old, it definitely rocked the mixed media electro party hosted by Neri J and the Antidote Community.
The coming months will see a succession of events in Vilnius to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the city’s founding.
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Canteen #2—Lunch can only be complete with soup
Having munched on a few retro sandwiches, it’s time to think about lunch—and a Hungarian menu can’t be complete without soup. In the next episode of our series, we’ll be grabbing ladles and soup bowls, so join us for this one!
Soups are practically our most
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Around Budapest in 150 years with András Török
People, words, buildings, stories and moods—all of these and more have contributed to creating the Budapest we know today over the past 150 years. To mark the anniversary, we asked people who are connected to the capital by a thousand (or at least a hundred and fifty) threads about
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You know you’re Croatian if… | The book that sums up what it’s like to be diverse
Slavica Habjanović is a Croatian born in Australia, who is now living in China—a curiosity in itself, not to mention that she is also part Hungarian on her mother’s side. What does our origin mean in a foreign culture? Slavica’s book, Croatian Stories, takes us on this
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Valentine’s Day beyond the kitsch
Let’s see what’s beyond the red roses and chocolate to make this day of love really about what it is—naughtiness, tenderness, and intimacy. Sneak a little romance into the rest of the year too.
Le Petit Trou
Chic, sustainable, and charmingly erotic—this is how we could
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How to choose flowers for Valentine’s Day | TOP5
Having trouble choosing the right flower? Do you know the meanings of different flowers? From the most exceptional flower shops in Eastern Europe, let us show you some wonderful compositions that will certainly make the recipient smile. Let the day of love be about love and happiness!
“There are always
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In search of the most stylish hobo
Fashion is not just a noble pursuit; it is a philosophy of life. At least that’s the conclusion we can draw after learning the story of Lviv’s oddball, Slavik. The trend-conscious homeless man’s daily outfits were captured and cataloged by Ukrainian photographer Yurko Dyachyshyn, and today more
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Hidden and authentic | Documentary photos from Moldova
Rusty red stars and carport behind the church, horses and Ladas, children and old people playing happily. The documentary images on the Raw/Moldova website show small, joyful and absurd scenes of urban and rural life in Moldova. We asked the creators of the site about the project.
You started
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Reliving the Swingin’ Seventies | They wrote the song for us! at the House of Music Hungary
Listening to music in a Barkas van, peeking behind the Iron Curtain, and having a Bambi soda⁽¹⁾ at the bar— the first temporary exhibition of the House of Music Hungary brings the retro feeling to Budapest along with music history curiosities.
The first temporary exhibition of the House of Music
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The Slovene Cultural Holiday arrives tomorrow
On the 8th of February, the anniversary of the death of the poet France Prešeren, the Slovene Cultural Holiday will be celebrated in Slovenia and among Slovenian communities in neighboring countries.
On the eve of the celebration, two artists will receive lifetime achievement awards and up to six will receive
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Vilnius is celebrating its 700th anniversary
The Lithuanian capital was first mentioned in a record dating back to 1323, so there will be celebrations throughout 2023 to commemorate the anniversary.
Grand Duke of Lithuania Gediminas first mentioned Vilnius in a letter dated 25 January 1323 and encouraged the inhabitants of the surrounding countries to settle in
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Handcraft is here to stay
Do you buy your furniture at IKEA and your clothes at the nearest fast fashion store? If you’re looking for a rarity to help you rediscover your cultural heritage, or if you’re open to discovering the heritage of others, you’ve come to the right place! Let us
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Blessed Food and Hidden Cameras – Interview with James A. Kapaló | Printed Pasts
James A. Kapaló’s research has primarily focused on the history and experience of religious and ethnic minorities in Central and Eastern Europe. He works ethnographically with communities, archives and museum collections to explore vernacular knowledge, religious practices and local memory. He was also one of the editors of the
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The heritage of blooming magnolias in a bottle | Magnolia Heritage Gin
A Polish artisan brand with generations of family legends, hand-picked herbs, and two endlessly devoted gin enthusiasts. We asked Marcin Czajkiewicz, who created Magnolia Heritage Gin with his wife Aleksandra.
Your brand’s name is ‘heritage’—what’s the story about your heritage, and why did you choose to build
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A whirl of quirkiness and tradition | NÁM—Taste of Asia
Budapest’s gastronomic scene is a constantly changing and dynamically evolving universe. If one place closes, two others are likely to replace it, but there are restaurants and cafés that somehow leave an unfillable void. Chef Dániel Varga quietly returned to the capital, but his cuisine made such an impression
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Underwater bicycle parking in Amsterdam
Two new bike parking facilities are opening at Amsterdam Central Station, which are unique as they are located underwater.
The two sites have a combined capacity of 11,000 bicycles, making it the largest bicycle parking facility in the city. The underground parking will be connected to the metro hall
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Forming by hand what life suggests—Behind the scenes: ceramicists Eszter Gyalog and András Lukács
Some people are ready to accept a little guidance from life, while others take a more intricate path to their destiny. But when we are in our place, everything suddenly takes shape—sometimes out of clay. Discover the story of Eszter Gyalog and András Lukács (Luki), founders of the Marēk
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An innovative crop production of the future | Interview with Gréta Rácz, founder of Rotower
Automated crop production that doesn’t even require soil? Gréta Rácz and her father, Sándor Rácz, have developed a unique system that can answer many of the pressing questions in the agro-industrial sector. Innovation, curiosity, determination, and sustainability—that’s the Green Drops Farm team.
At the beginning of their
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Creating with bees? Why not! | Beehive
More and more people are becoming aware that without the tiny, yellow-brown striped, humming bees, much of nature would be under threat. Although they sometimes can cause trouble with their stings, we should be grateful to these insects, as ninety percent of plants reproduce thanks to their pollination. The alarming
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Sean Penn’s documentary on Ukraine to premiere at Berlinale
The movie Superpower will premiere out-of-competition in February at the Berlin Film Festival.
After the outbreak of war, the world was filled with commentary from Sean Penn, who was in Ukraine making a film about President Zelenskyy when the war broke out. So the planned documentary turned into something very
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Canteen #1—Sandwiches
We like to showcase our culinary culture in the magazine. Two years ago, in our Büfé series, we presented a selection of iconic Hungarian gastronomic products every month, while last year we captured various unusual food experiences with the help of photos. In 2023, we’re launching a new series
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Georgian moments on Instagram | Tbilisi Collective
Georgia is not just about monasteries, wine, and post-Soviet buildings, but also about an increasingly popular artistic and cultural scene. This vibrant country nestled in the Caucasus offers a curious fusion of the traditional and the contemporary, thanks to the ever-more-present fervent dialogue between the magical East and the innovative
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Hungarian team finished third at the Bocuse d’Or
SIRHA’s Bocuse d’Or is the world’s most prestigious cooking competition and international gastronomic meeting, and the Hungarian team came third in the final in Lyon.
The Bocuse d’Or features teams from twenty-four countries around the world, and the line-up is getting stronger every year. As always,
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New photos from Warsaw Ghetto Uprising published
Never-before-seen photographs of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising of 1943 have been released—from an attic.
The photographs were taken by Zbigniew Leszek Grzywaczewski, then in his early twenties. His photos, some of which have been published before, are the only ones not taken from the German side during the uprising.
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New Mediations: Analogue Meets Digital
The New Mediations exhibition at MODEM Center for Modern and Contemporary Art in Debrecen, Hungary, explores the impact of the internet on art through the works of thirteen international Gen-Y artists. The show highlights cross-cultural influence and the overlap between digital and analogue art forms.
Author: Vanessa Murrell
Curator Török
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Snow-covered mountain lakes in the region to visit in winter | TOP 5
We all need a break in the colder months as well, so we’ve rounded up some of the region’s eye-catching mountain lakes and tarns that are well worth a visit. In these high-altitude landscapes, you can almost taste the fresh air, while the winter sunshine caresses your face
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Cold War from the mold | Interview with János B. Szabó
The Budapest History Museum—Castle Museum’s new exhibition, Kádár (játék)katonái (meaning Kádár’s [Toy] Soldiers), presents the world of injection-molded plastic figures of the twentieth century and their socio-political aspects. Why were the toy soldiers from Hungary special within the Eastern Bloc? Which countries’ figures made it across
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Happy birthday, Hungarian literature! | TOP 5
In the year 2023, we not only celebrate the capital’s 150th birthday but also the centenary of the birth of many significant authors of Hungarian literature, as well as the creation of the Himnusz, Hungary’s national anthem. To mark the occasion, the Petőfi Memorial Year has already been
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Food design inside and out #4—vegan delicacies
In January, it’s all about Veganuary—the initiative was launched 4 years ago with the aim of raising awareness globally of the opportunities, benefits, and impacts of the vegan lifestyle and diet. The challenge gives everyone the chance to volunteer to try for a month (or even a week/
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Siesta in the heart of the Polish Tatra National Park | EN Hotel Zakopane
Far away from the city bustle, nestled in the wild and majestic Tatras, there is a place where you can relax with a cup of hot mulled wine and enjoy the scenery. This is the EN Hotel Zakopane, offering a perfect blend of luxury and nature.
The owners, Marysia, Kubat,
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Budapest, a city of tattoos | TOP 5
In today’s article, we have gathered five Budapest-based tattoo artists with very different styles that are worth keeping an eye out for.
Do you consider getting a tattoo from time to time, but haven’t found the right artist just yet? Or maybe you’re already planning your umpteenth
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The European Capital of Culture program series in Timișoara starts in February
This year, three cities share the title: Veszprém in Hungary, Elefsina in Greece, and Timișoara in Romania, each with a year-long series of events.
Timișoara has chosen the motto “Shine your light—Light up your city!”, which has a special meaning for the locals, as Timișoara was the first city
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Rare opportunity to see the Czech coronation jewels in Prague
The national symbols, normally kept in a vault, are on display until Saturday at the Hradzin Castle in Prague.
The last time the Czech coronation jewels were on display was in 2018, to mark the centenary of the founding of Czechoslovakia. This time, they are being displayed to mark the
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New ways to move, to get you out of your comfort zone | TOP 5
A large part of our New Year’s resolutions is about raising awareness of our ways of living. The most popular of these is the desire to lead an active lifestyle, but this often remains a wish without the right power of will. In this collection, we present a handful
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Head bonnet, tichel, chador—a pop-up exhibition on headscarves
The pop-up exhibition of the Museum of Ethnography entitled They Tie the Knot (free translation) introduces visitors to the traditions of wearing headscarves in Hungarian, Jewish, and Muslim cultures.
In addition to its concealing and protective function, the headscarf has become a multi-layered symbol of women’s identity, social status,
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The Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture program series starts this week!
Veszprém and the Bakony-Balaton region launches the European Capital of Culture program year with a spectacular celebration and accompanying cultural events. Music, dance, art, and regional gastronomic delights await everyone!
The week-long opening event starts on the 17th of January, culminating in the opening day on the 21st and the
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Fascinating Kádár cubes, or the divisive architectural legacies of socialism in Hungary
The strange cube, which as Hungarians we both like and hate, we see it as beautiful, but still think it’s ugly. It was an architectural creation of the communism in the Kádár era, the housing star of the 1960s and 1970s, and is still home to hundreds of thousands
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The regional leaders of craft beer | TOP5
Y2K is long gone, but something seems to have still changed in the first decade of the new millennium. We have seen new flavors, new crafting techniques, and new ideas emerge in the world of brewing. Craft beers have left behind generality with a bang, creating their own culture of
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One day with Marta Cygan in Paris
Originality, self-authenticity and endless imagination are trademarks that are impossible to showcase merely in the digital world, especially for someone who has been living as an influencer for a long time. Each day, Marta Cygan builds her digital platform with fine precision, showing off her most personal spaces. She picks
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A love (of coffee) to last—Vivina Café
Some people believe that all things are predetermined. Others just go with the flow, giving way to whatever events or people life throws at them. Either way, the greatest stories often begin with a meeting—and Vivina Café’s fairy tale is one that proves just that.
Until a few
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Streets named after Tolkien and Gandalf in Warsaw
Commonly known as Mordor, a sub-section of Warsaw has seen two of its streets officially christened ulica Gandalfa and ulica Tolkiena.
The neighborhood where these streets are located has around 100,000 workers a day and has become famous for its soul-crushing office culture—which is why workers have started
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Nature resorts in the region | TOP 5
Amidst the hustle and bustle of our hectic weekdays, the constant noise, and the burn-out, people rarely have time to slow the pace and get away from the daily treadmill, finding refuge in nature. Luckily, there are many destinations for those who want to get back to nature and its
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Arvo Pärt is the world’s most performed living composer
According to the classical music event database, Bachtrack, Estonian Arvo Pärt was once again the world’s most performed living composer in 2022.
Every year, Bachtrack publishes statistics showing the frequency with which the works of each composer have been played. Pärt was the most played living composer between 2012
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A shared Czech, Latvian, Polish, and Austrian tradition inscribed on the UNESCO heritage list
Six European countries have jointly nominated a medieval method of timber rafting to UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
Generations of knowledge and a thorough understanding of the power of nature—this is what UNESCO experts have rewarded by adding the art of timber rafting
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How did Tallinn become the greenest city in Europe in 2023?
The Estonian capital of Tallinn has been crowned the European Green Capital for 2023, finally praised for its dedication in reapplying year after year.
Tallinn received the award itself in 2021 in the form of a €600,000 cheque, highlighting that this is another step along the way to Europe
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“I was looking forward so much to the spring, for everything to go into blossom.”—stories of Ukrainian refugees
The UAtlas project collects stories and portraits of Ukrainians who fled to Poland from the war.
More than five million war refugees crossed the border into Poland as a result of Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The UAtlas team interviewed them at the Polish–Ukrainian border, Lviv, and Warsaw. “Here
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Viva Magenta!
2022 was the first year since the outbreak of the pandemic that both gave us back our daily lives and changed the way we approach life. The world that remained standing became survivor and resilient. This year, we face a renewed vigour as we deal with the consequences of the
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Prague City Tourism celebrates its 65th anniversary
Prague City Tourism celebrates the 65th anniversary of its foundation this year with a year-long series of events.
The association, originally called the Prague Information Service in 1958, changed its name in 2018 and has undergone a major transformation: it no longer just provides information but also aims to improve
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The guy who completely redefined the concept of contemporary art | Interview with Szabolcs Bozó
He is only thirty years old and his paintings are already known throughout the art world. In the last two years, his work has been exhibited in cities such as Beijing, New York, Madrid, Miami, Paris, and Stockholm. Yet until now, few people in Hungary have heard of Szabolcs Bozó’
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Getting inspired by coffee and kalach—Edison & Jupiter
I know my way around Budapest, and I seldom miss the opening of a new spot. The existence of Edison & Jupiter, however, has escaped my attention for a long time, even though the café’s atmosphere, hiding in plain sight on Vörösmarty Square gives an overwhelming experience right from the
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How to keep your New Year’s resolutions
Making a New Year’s resolution is as common as waiting for summer in winter or winter in summer. Although increasingly more people look at those who make resolutions with skepticism or even a bit of mockery, probably this tradition will not disappear soon. But what motivates people to attach
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Prague’s old-new tourist attraction: the Book Tower
It was through TikTok videos that Matěj Krén’s Idiom, in the Municipal Library of Prague, became famous.
The Czech capital’s old-new tourist attraction has been around for twenty-five years. The circular structure of eight thousand books was created by Slovak artist Matěj Krén in 1998 to mark the
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Fabryka Norblina—Warsaw’s coolest place
A guardian of values and history, a sustainable, conceptual brownfield project—this is the Norblin Factory, or Fabryka Norblina in Polish. Hype&Hyper brings you the story of Warsaw’s newest attraction, a space full of adventure.
Adventurous history
The history of the factory began at the end of the
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Sourdough is life—Behind the scenes: baker Krisztina Virágh
They say that once you’ve got a whiff of the scent of baking bread, or felt the blissful meeting of leaven and flour working under your hands, you’ll never forget it. And so it was with Krisztina Virágh, whose path had taken her in another direction for decades.
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Twisted #6—Food Superstitions
There are many holidays with different traditions involving the preference or prohibition of certain kinds of food. New Year’s Eve is one of them; certain ingredients are considered lucky to eat, while others are seen as bringers of bad luck. In our new Twisted episode, we’ll be presenting
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A joy to write, a joy to read | Favorite articles from the Hype&Hyper team III.
It takes real teamwork to get quality writing published. Finding an exciting topic, researching sources, or hunting down interview subjects all require creativity and determination. In addition to the text, beautiful photos and unique illustrations are essential, and in our case, we shouldn’t forget that the articles need to
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Novi Sad has a lot to offer | Interview with Sara Vuletić
Novi Sad was awarded the European Capital of Culture for 2022 in 2016. A lot has happened in the last six years, and especially in 2022 in the very first Serbian city to ever hold this title: more than 1,500 cultural events and 4,000 local, national and international
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A joy to write, a joy to read | Favorite articles from the Hype&Hyper team II.
It takes real teamwork to get quality writing published. Finding an exciting topic, researching sources, or hunting down interview subjects all require creativity and determination. In addition to the text, beautiful photos and unique illustrations are essential, and in our case, we shouldn’t forget that the articles need to
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A joy to write, a joy to read | Favorite articles from the Hype&Hyper team
It takes real teamwork to get quality writing published. Finding an exciting topic, researching sources, or hunting down interview subjects all require creativity and determination. In addition to the text, beautiful photos and unique illustrations are essential, and in our case, we shouldn’t forget that the articles need to
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The way we used to decorate Christmas trees | Our Fortepan selection
The origins of Christmas are surely familiar to everyone, the greatest celebration in Christian culture, the supposed date of the birth of Christ. Nowadays it is our favorite time of the year, a celebration of love when we leave the hectic workdays of the year behind us and spend time
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Jerzy Skolimowski’s film shortlisted for the Oscars
Jerzy Skolimowski’s latest film, EO, is nominated in the Best International Feature Film category.
EO is a vision of modern Europe seen through the eyes of a donkey on a journey, meeting different people and experiencing joy and pain.
EO has already won the Cannes Film Festival Jury Prize,
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A glaze to cover everything—Behind the scenes: gingerbread maker Gyöngyi Rácz
Sometimes you will find your path straight away, and sometimes you can follow one for decades, and still reach a point where you feel it is time to get off it. Gyöngyi Rácz, the creator of Cukorgyöngy, is precisely this kind of brave creator who in the end has combined
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Welcome home | Tati opens in Budapest
A new attraction has emerged in Budapest’s 7th district: the farm-to-table restaurant Tati has brought a cozy atmosphere, Hungarian dishes emphasizing natural flavors, and surprisingly fresh cocktails to Dohány Street.
Tati’s founder, Barbara Poisson Angeli, has long dreamed of bringing the goods from the countryside right to our
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Chateau Chapiteau—an enchanted community in the Georgian mountains
Chateau Chapiteau is a fairy-tale kingdom in the heart of Georgia, where people from all over the world come to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.
The community was established in 2019 on a nearly 12-hectare site in northeast Georgia. The project cost a total of approximately $3.
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“I brought the reality from Ukraine. Not glazed over, colored, and distorted. What’s important to me is that it’s authentic” | Interview with photographer András D. Hajdú
András D. Hajdú, a multiple press photography award–winning freelance documentary photographer, has returned from his fifth trip to Ukraine, while his portrait of the defiant-looking little boy from Kherson has traveled the world.
“I haven’t photographed the war itself, because I am interested in human lives. Their joy,
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Three exhibitions to see in Vienna this year
Before or after the Bejgli, but at the latest after the New Year’s lentils, head to Vienna, where three special exhibitions are on show until the early January.
BASQUIAT. The Retrospective
One of the best-known artists of the 1980s New York art scene, Jean-Michel Basquiat went from street graffiti
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Food design inside and out #3—Edible gifts
If you need some last-minute creative edible gift ideas, you’ve come to the right place! In our pre-Christmas selection, we brought you a range of delicacies from Hungarian chefs, pastry chefs, and manufactories that will look great on your table, thanks to their clever looks. Whether you’re in
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Portable, gourmet and fun | Regional Gift Guide—boyfriend edition
We’ve got everyone in mind when we’re compiling our regional gift ideas, so now, a few days before Christmas, here are our last-minute picks for men.
Festive beer, Pivovar Antoš
While you don’t need a festive occasion to drink beer, at times like these you can bring
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We’re glad to have you at SKCNS Fabrika in Novi Sad! | Interview with Igor Todorović
Igor Todorović—or as locals know him, Zgro—has been living in Novi Sad since his birth. He has been part of the local underground scene since the end of 1980s, and in the last twenty years, he has been organizing concerts and exhibitions, promoting bands and artists, and publishing
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Contemporaries who speak their minds | Interview with Hungarian writers Ágota Benedek and Zsófi Kemény
What happens when a woman swears in her book, and how does it feel when your dad is the first reader of your sex scenes? These are some of the things we talked about with two writers who have just released their new books: Zsófi Kemény (Az aranykor fénykora [The
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Wrapped in letters | Regional Gift Guide
For the long, cold months after Christmas, it’s always good to have a couple of books ready—even if they are not about light-hearted topics. We’ve collected works by Central and Eastern European authors published in English in 2022. So, even if there are no translations in your
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A gift map for adventurers | What to give your bravest loved ones?
At first glance, you might think that it’s hard to surprise your ever-moving, hiking-loving family members, but here are a few examples to make sure you do.
YKRA
When it comes to outdoor products, we must not forget the Hungarian brand, Ykra. The MATRA collection’s double-pocket backpack is
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Дeva lulls us to sleep with Ágnes Nemes Nagy’s poem in her latest music video
A few days ago, Dorina Takács, aka Дeva, released her latest song Emilyen, and besides the lyrics, the video of the song also caught the attention of many. The song is special because it was written for the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ágnes Nemes Nagy, one of the
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Letterman interviewed President Zelensky underground
The legendary American TV host has traveled to Kyiv, to make a secret interview with the Ukrainian president in a subway station.
The newest episode of David Letterman's talk show, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, is available on Netflix since this Monday, for which he interviewed the president of
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From Badacsony to Budapest: bliss on Bartók Béla Road—La Téne pop-up
The title could be a playful catchphrase, but it is simply those few words that sum up the essence of the new shop of La Téne. Entering the little store, you not only arrive on the island of peace, but thanks to the work of Lili and Bálint, you also
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Kraków airport opens “library”
A bookshelf has been set up at Kraków Airport, offering Polish and foreign-language books for children and adults to make their wait time more rewarding.
“Reading books is an excellent relaxing activity, especially before a flight. We can feel the joy of contact with fiction, return to our dreams of
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Express your appreciation with a gift | Regional Gift Guide—mom edition
We want the best and most beautiful things for our mom, but it’s often incredibly difficult to pick something.
We’ve selected high-quality, beautiful, and pampering items from the region that every mom will love, whether she’s a design fan or not.
Tiger blanket, VYF
The Hungarian brand,
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Photobooks for under the tree | Regional Gift Guide
The year 2022 has once again seen the publication of some exceptional photobooks by artists from Central and Eastern Europe, and others choosing the region as their subject. We have included some of our favorites in today’s selection.
Bára Prášilová: Circles
Surreal and bizarre images, with a touch of
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Dream or reality?—The exploration of our subconscious
On average, we spend more than twenty-five years of our lifetime asleep, only a fraction of which is in fact spent dreaming. Even so, our dreams can still have a profound on our waking life, if we manage to remember them. A card game by Zsófia Kupics helps us to
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A character shift at the Kopaszi Dam—the SHO has landed
Have you ever been to a restaurant that when you left, you felt that you wouldn’t be bored, even if you stepped back in just a few hours later? These days, it’s an act of bravery to open a place that combines several styles and characters and aims
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Holiday outfit for our home—with a twist | Christmas Decoration Guide
This is a time when not only our souls but also our surroundings tune in to Christmas. Here are a few ideas to make this year’s festive preparations a little less conventional or boring. Christmas guide No.4!
Ententyky: refined bonding
The Czech brand has launched a really special
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Conscious and delicious? | Greenhabit now serves breakfast
Opened in October, Greenhabit is a health-conscious spot in the 11th district that offers fresh and seasonal delicacies without sacrificing good taste and creative dishes. They now serve breakfast, as well.
For breakfast, they make toasts with sourdough bread: tomato and pesto, beetroot with goat’s cheese and eggs. You
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Krampus, the Christmas devil—or is it?
Almost everyone is familiar with the figure of the Krampus, but perhaps less so with who he was in the original folktales.
Many people refer to him as the anti-Santa, or the demon opposing Father Christmas, the arch-enemy of the red-clad, big-bearded, potbellied gentleman. But in fact, Krampus in the
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Cool designs for the little hands | Regional Gift Guide—kids edition
Even for families with young children, Christmas doesn’t have to be all about flashing, ghastly-looking plastic presents!
Here are a few examples of stylish, high-quality, fun items that will be a pleasure to look at even when they’re lying around the house. And what’s more, you can
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Brazilian flair in Gdańsk: introducing Manioca
Botanical elements, wood, and the colors of smoky pink and terracotta define the atmosphere of this restaurant in Gdańsk. The eatery, dreamed up by a Brazilian-Polish couple, brings the rich cuisine and culture of Brazil to the Polish city. The interior was designed by the PB / STUDIO team.
The design
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EU space center in Prague opens to the public
On 9 and 10 December, you’re invited to visit one of the most important sites for space exploration in Europe.
Prague is one of the European Union’s main centers for space research, but what exactly scientists do here is a mystery to most people. This weekend offers a
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Spend a night in Bilbo’s cottage in the Shire
In the event of the tenth anniversary of The Hobbit, some lucky fans can now spend a night in Bilbo Baggins’ cottage.
It’s been ten years since the first part of The Hobbit trilogy was released, and to mark the occasion, Airbnb has come up with a very special
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“I drink herbal tea because I believe in it, not because it’s my profession” | Interview with Zsuzsanna Lopes-Szabó
The mission of Györgytea is built around the cultivation of natural remedies that are slowly becoming forgotten. The tea business not only seeks to preserve the tradition of folk herbal medicine—it also bears the legacy of a family’s history. György Szabó—also known as ‘Gyuri bácsi’ the equivalent
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Food design inside and out #2—special drinks for the winter season
With the arrival of the cold and the early dusk, even the most dedicated spend limited time outdoors, and there’s no denying how good it feels to arrive in a warm place and enjoy a cup of hot beverage on these days. Of course, if you’d rather grab
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UBiennale presents Ukrainian artworks this December
The first Ukrainian Biennale of Digital and Media Art was organized in 2021. Despite the blackouts, this year’s event in Kyiv, Lviv and Uzhhorod will showcase works by Ukrainian and international artists that were featured last year.
The first UBiennale presented more than fifty works by artists from fifteen
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The impressive interior of the 125-year-old Hamburg City Hall
For two years, German photographer David Altrath documented Hamburg City Hall, which turned 125 years old in 2022.
After the Great Fire of 1842, Hamburg’s new historicist City Hall, which dominates the city center with its 112-meter height, was completed in 1897. Altrath has captured the interiors of the
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Christmas in a snow globe | Amazon’s holiday ad
The pandemic, the war, and the current economical difficulties have prompted brands to take a more sincere approach to their festive advertising, rather than the usual cliché and kitschy Christmas stories. This realistic portrayal can be seen in this year’s advertising made by Amazon, which dares to show a
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Pathways in the universe | Exhibitions in Novi Sad
In 2022, Novi Sad will be one of the holders of the European Capital of Culture title, and although the end of the year is quickly approaching, there are still plenty of activities going on, so it is well worth a visit to Serbia’s second-largest city. This time, we
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Treetop walks in Hungary with stunning forest views | TOP 5
Since the epidemic, the popularity of adventurous forest hikes has increased significantly, and more and more people have discovered the range of nature trails available in Hungary. Here are some of the places that are worth a visit in winter, as canopy walks are a very different experience from the
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Hungarian hotels recognized with tourism design awards
BOTANIQ Castle of Tura and Andrássy Mansion & Spa, two hotels of BDPST Group, the venture of István Tiborcz, bagged awards in two competitions at the end of November.
BOTANIQ Castle of Tura was awarded first place in the hotel category and second place overall at the Hungarian Real Estate Development
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“The truth is what triumphs in writing and in life”—Interview with Robert McKee
More and more foreign productions choose Hungary because of the creativity and high level of expertise of our professionals, as well as the favorable financial conditions. As a result of this growing interest, Budapest is well on the way to competing with London as a European center of film production.
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What story can a country house tell you?—The Old khata project
As a result of Russian attacks, hundreds of villages in Ukraine are getting either partially or completely destroyed: the lifestyle and traditional culture of the people living there are in transition. Svitlana Oslavska and Anna Ilchenko seek to preserve and tell the real stories of these villages. Despite the current
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The luxury cafés of the millennium in Budapest | TOP 5
The Hungarian capital has several breathtaking buildings from the turn-of-the-century heyday. The most popular and most vibrant venues of the era were the cafés filled with bustling social life. Prominent members of the aristocracy and literary luminaries took refuge within the walls of these cafés.
New York Café
One of
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Prague clock is counting down to stop climate change
In Prague’s Letná park a clock counts down to the point of no return of irreversible climate change. The 8-meter-high, 35-meter-wide clock stands beside the Metronome, on the pedestal where the statue of Stalin once stood.
The clock erected by the organization behind Festival svobody (Freedom Festival), who are
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Billie Eilish is coming to Budapest – The first big names for Sziget 2023 are announced
Sziget Festival’s next year line-up includes Oscar, Golden Globe, and multiple Grammy winner Billie Eilish.
Other stars, including David Guetta, Florence + the Machine, the Foals, and Imagine Dragons will be returning to the festival, while Sam Fender will make up for last year’s cancellation.
Niall Horan, who started
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When gastronomy and design cross paths—together at the World Chocolate Masters
Anyone familiar with the world of gastronomy knows that the essence of any dish goes beyond its flavors. It is the combined work of several fields that can make a meal an enjoyable and nutritious experience, which is why we are no longer talking only about chefs or pastry chefs,
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Stylish gift ideas—a Regional Gift Guide for the holidays
How do we keep our loved ones warm even when we are not with them? In today’s selection, we’ve brought you some regional gift tips that will keep the wearer stylish in winter. Gift ideas No.1!
IENKI IENKI
We have previously reported on the brand’s collections,
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Piqniq Budapest teaches sustainability
Videos with easy-to-understand and straightforward tips for those who want to live smarter and more consciously have been created on the most pressing issues affecting our eating habits (sustainability, health awereness, cost effectiveness).
We have known for a long time that we should live slower, smarter, and more sustainably, and
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Twisted #5—Extraordinary food combinations
Different strokes for different folks, goes the saying, when we like something that someone else doesn’t, or when it’s our turn to be baffled by others’ choices. While certain combinations may seem strange at first, they can still produce an enjoyable outcome. In our current episode, let’s
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Abandoned gems | Balaton offseason
Exciting shapes, captivating stories, and a seemingly desolate countryside: this is the off-season holiday paradise through the lens of Dorottya Bartha, the creator of the Balaton offseason Instagram page, who tells us how she found the topic of her love project.
How did you end up at Lake Balaton at
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More than taboo-busting pictures | Interview with Éva Szombat
Éva Szombat had spent five years studying women’s sexuality: their stories, traumas and joys, desires, and sex toys. The series I Want Orgasms, Not Roses was awarded the Robert Capa Grand Prize in 2021, and in 2022 it was finally published in book form by none other, than the
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396 logos for sustainability by Westend in Budapest
An exhibition of the 40 best works from the logo design competition has opened in Westend Shopping Center.
We reported that in October, Westend launched a logo design competition in the spirit of sustainability. The creative challenge was linked to the shopping center’s autumn campaign, Live Consciously! (Élj tudatosan!
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All the small things: special confectionery factories in Eastern Europe | TOP 5
It’s no exaggeration to say that sweets are a pleasure without which it would be difficult to live. But people are different and have unique needs. In today’s selection, we briefly present artisan manufactories that have taken their passion for sweets to an artistic level.
ARKMEN | Ukraine
The
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Strength in unity—Behind the scenes: Babette Crab, sommelier
She is only 28 years old, but behind her frail(-looking) physique lies a huge heart, amazing stamina, and great humility. She says the wines tell the story, but when she does start to tell her stories, we realize that four lifetimes would be too short for what she has
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Hungarian avant-garde exhibition opens in Berlin
The exhibition Magyar Modern (Hungarian Modernists—the Transl.) at the Berlinische Galerie showcases the works of the most prominent artists of the Hungarian avant-garde movement between 1910 and 1933. This is the first time such a comprehensive overview has been presented.
From a cultural-historical point of view, this is an
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Star Chalet, the winter wonderland of the Hard Rock Hotel, opened in Budapest
On 24 November, the Hard Rock Hotel Budapest’s festive gem, the Star Chalet opened its doors, a fulfillment of our long-cherished childhood dreams, but in a slightly more adult context.
The winter wonderland of the Hard Rock Hotel is built in the so-called Passage section, which is outside, perfectly
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Diverse realities through the lens of emerging Hungarian photographers | TOP 5
While the borders of a country can be precisely defined, the stories and vastly different experiences of growing up, the diverse representations of life space, self-awareness, and family histories of the young people who live in that particular country are boundless. In this selection, Hungarian photographers present a slice of
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Dune’s prequel series began filming yesterday in Budapest
The series Dune: The Sisterhood is directed by two-time Emmy winner Johan Renck and features a number of stars.
“On this day, we commence filming Dune: The Sisterhood for HBO Max. Through machinations taking place millennia before the story you all know, we descend into the coven that one day
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The iconic works of Yayoi Kusama are exhibited in Qatar
The Qatar Museums institution in Doha announced the launch of My Soul Blooms Forever, a major outdoor exhibition showcasing the works of renowned Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama.
The exhibition, sponsored by Louis Vuitton, focuses on the artist’s fascination with the natural world. The sculptural installations of giant plants and
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What can sound tell us about our future?
The question above may sound strange at first, but it is in fact the starting point for a very exciting expedition.
A Czech multidisciplinary art project, Future Landscapes, this truly diverse cast of characters explores the next stages of climate change using sound as a tool. Climate change and climate
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Michelin-starred restaurants in Eastern Europe | TOP5
Restaurants that are ‘starred’ by the Michelin experts year after year light up the imaginary sky. And it is even more rewarding that more and more restaurants in the gastronomic world of our region receive this recognition. Let’s discover their astonishing culinary talent!
Babel | Hungary
Babel, which was founded
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Discover Budapest’s alternative face and cultural life with this new interactive map!
The capital is celebrating its upcoming 150th birthday with a plethora of cultural projects. One of these is the ALT.BP digital network map, which uses data visualization to show the hubs of the capital’s lively alternative life. Budapest Brand created the niche map with the help of three
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Urban Jungle Budapest is a mindset | Interview with Nóra Hadobás
Indoor plants, parks, plant-covered walls, and balconies overflowing with flowers—the Urban Jungle Budapest team has been looking for the city’s greenery since 2018, and organizing a series of walks and workshops to create a community of plant lovers who help each other. Their latest program explores edible plants
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Urban treasures not to miss l TOP 5
Design is all around us, shaping our everyday lives. It affects our personality and the environment we create. We gathered a handful of urban design solutions that add color to the Eastern European region.
City Friend | Croatia
The new public transport information columns of Šibenik inform people about local bus
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Artemis-1 space capsule’s successful flyby of the Moon
So far, everything is going according to plan on NASA’s space mission to prepare to send men to the Moon again.
NASA broadcast live from the Orion spacecraft of the Artemis-1 mission as it approached the Moon. After several months of delays, as we reported, last week saw the
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The exclusivity of Prague’s fragrance—Pigmentarium
All our senses reveal a wonderful world to us. How interesting that olfaction, without touch or sight, can take us to the universe of memories in a second. Fragrances are sublime and can awaken our most instinctive desires, and this is exactly what one of the most exciting Czech perfume
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The bliss of belonging somewhere—OHANA – The coffee family
What comes to your mind when you think of specialty coffee? Flavor notes, latte art, flat white, or perhaps filter. Professionalism, gastronomic experience. However, coffee can be more than this, it can be relaxation, it can be connection, and it can be home. Just like in the case of OHANA—
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Let us cultivate our garden! Imre Bukta exhibition in Budapest
An internationally important exhibition of works by Imre Bukta opens in Budapest.
Ten years ago, the Kunsthalle in Budapest set a new visitor record with an exhibition of one of the country’s most famous contemporary painters, Imre Bukta, and since then, no other contemporary exhibition in Hungary has been
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Faces of cities | 32nd Bratislava Month of Photography
Every November, the Bratislava Month of Photography presents exhibitions that reflect current events in the world and showcase the values of photography. This year, the Slovak capital will once again host a number of exhibitions, mainly by Slovak and Central European artists. Let’s take a look at three of
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Budapest’s newest cocktail bar will beguile you—KAA opens
The newly opened KAA enchants its guests with its dark walls, exquisite greenery, and cocktails that make all secret wishes come true.
In KAA, it’s like sneaking under the shady trees of the jungle at night, only to find a mystical corner under the greenery. There is no danger,
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Budapest is celebrating
Budapest is celebrating its 149th birthday and the Nyitva! festival is being held again in Erzsébetváros.
Five cinemas in the capital are preparing for Budapest’s birthday with a mini-festival, including a stand-up night, improvisational theater, film premieres, and concerts on Friday, 18 November. The event also marks the start
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Something new, something exciting, something Hungarian | TOP5
The cultural and design scene in Budapest is constantly changing, so luckily, we bump into exciting new things every now and then. In today’s selection, we aim to give you a glimpse of some of the up-and-coming Hungarian businesses worthy of our attention. They’re all good at different
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Because everyone deserves happiness—The Dog Bakery Budapest
Anyone who owns a dog knows how much joy, but also how many challenges this can mean for the everyday life. Just think of simple things like going to work or getting around town. While it may not seem like much to ask, to be able to sit down for
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Working together for the city | The Bulgarian Team Sofia
Team Sofia is an association of experts, citizens, and organizations committed to the future of Sofia. They spoke about projects, plans, and challenges in their presentation at the Hungarian Contemporary Architecture Centre in Budapest.
“We believe that our city needs to start to be governed in a new way, and
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A giant rocket launches NASA’s Moon program
The US space agency has launched the largest rocket ever launched by mankind, in preparation for the planned 2024 moon landing.
With the Artemis-1 mission, NASA started on the road to putting a man back on the Moon fifty years after the Apollo program ended. At 7:47 a.m.
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Warsaw bookstores treasured by locals | TOP 5
They work independently, approach their job creatively, and actively promote the love of reading among Poles. They are key figures in Warsaw’s cultural life, who mustn’t be overlooked. Introducing 5 bookstores that attract both local and foreign readers.
Tajfuny | Chmielna 12, 00-020 Warsaw
The publisher aims to introduce
Home(Land): cloaked in separation
Home(Land) showcases works by Ukrainian and Dutch designers that reflect on the notion of home or the loss of it, combining craft with innovation. The project was presented during the Dutch Design Week 2022.
The war has driven millions of Ukrainians from their homes, suddenly severing their close ties
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Czech beer spa traditions introduced in Belgium
Beer spas are a popular concept witnessed in the Czech Republic, merging the relaxation of a spa treatment with the comfort of a draught beer. Now, they introduce this experience in Belguim, as well.
As well as the Czech Republic, Belgium is also famous for its beer brewing tradition, with
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From Tokyo to Warsaw—Japanese UNIQLO opens a pop-up store in Poland
With simple lines, affordable prices, and good quality, you’ll find all the basics you need to build a wardrobe. That’s the secret behind UNIQLO, Japan’s best-known clothing brand, operating more than 2,400 stores worldwide.
Walking along Marszałkowska Street in the Polish capital, it’s hard to
The perfect blend of luxury and comfort in Tarcal
The five-star Andrássy Mansion & Spa has brought fresh blood to the Tokaj wine region—on the occasion of its reopening, we had a look at how the former aristocratic palace was fitted out in 21st-century attire.
At last, one of the most famous Hungarian wine regions, Tokaj, is on its
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Green cities reaching for the sky: are vertical gardens the future? | TOP 5
In Western Europe, the rudimentary implementation of vertical gardens and farms was already started in the twentieth century, but only traces of this can be found in the East. Today we are building upwards, but can we farm in this direction?
Vertical farming works indoors, on several levels, moving upwards,
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Motherhood beyond the baby powder—Hana Knížová reveals the charm of reality instead of the idyll
What is it like to be a mother? According to the big book it’s the most wonderful thing in the world, but what is it really like to live in a crayon-decorated flat imbued with the smell of breast milk? Photographer Hana Knížová’s Mothers series offers a bittersweet
Ukrainian art projection covers monumental Chicago building
Every night between the 10th and 17th of November, the Kyiv-based studio PHOTINUS will project its light and sound installation using a monumental building as a canvas, as part of the Art on the Mart project in Chicago.
Before the war, PHOTINUS Studio was featured in several art festivals, including
Warsaw among the top 10 vegan-friendly cities again in 2022
Warsaw has once again been listed as one of the ten most vegan-friendly cities in the world by HappyCow, in a report ranking the world’s plant-based restaurants.
Warsaw has snatched the 9th place in the ranking, published since 2019, behind London, Berlin, New York, Melbourne, Singapore, Los Angeles, Bangkok,
Summer moments in Ana Popescu’s pictures
The works of Romanian-born French artist Ana Popescu, now on show at the Sous-Bois Café in Vienna, depict scenes of summer holidays.
The artist describes Les Vacances as a visual diary of her summer travels: sunlit buildings, sunbathing tourists, and endless blue skies. According to Popescu, the images are an
The first restaurants in the Hungarian countryside to receive a Michelin Star
Hungarian restaurants scored a resounding success at yesterday’s Michelin Guide awards ceremony.
For months now, gastra-heads and fans have been speculating as to which Hungarian restaurant located outside of the capitol would be the first to win the Michelin star, but the results exceeded everyone’s expectations. The winner
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The current top performers of Eastern Europe | TOP5
While the music industry is changing almost every day and overseas stars usually dominate the charts, we are also surrounded by a wealth of talented and acclaimed performers in our region. Let’s listen to Eastern European musicians, because they rock!
INNA | Romania
The Romanian singer with a lovely voice
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Sneaking into the past: the heyday of urbex in Eastern Europe
Most of us pass by the once vibrant, but now abandoned and dilapidated buildings with a mixture of nostalgia and rue. But not everyone leaves it at that: urbexers (urban explorers) are dedicated to discovering places, often illegally, that still have the charm of the past but are now deserted.
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Extraordinary museums in Prague | TOP5
When in Prague, it’s easy to get lost in the details. With today’s selection, we would like to make things easier for explorers of the city. Here are five museums that are well worth a visit when you’re in the Czech capital.
Museum of Miniatures
If you
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Slovenian city awarded with prestigious green award
Velenje received the European Green Leaf Award for small cities
The European Green Leaf Award is given every year to cities with a population between 20 and 99 thousand in recognition of outstanding efforts made for promoting a more sustainable living. The jury monitors not only finished projects but also
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Exhibition on mental health opened in the Printa shop in Budapest
Recently, our inner world has been affected by a number of negative external factors. And the Printa team wondered: are we really more psychologically burdened or are we simply more concerned with our inner world and the traumas it has suffered? In order to explore this topic and to develop
A journey round the table—introducing Konyhakönyv by Rozina Wossala
Nowadays, a cookbook serves a very different function than before. With millions of recipes now available online from all over the world, there is greater value in books that dare to be different in some way. If it’s a wealth of knowledge, if it’s compelling and unique, if
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Memories and images—portraits of Eastern European artists at the Verzió Film Festival
The 19th Verzió International Human Rights Documentary Film Festival will once again feature a number of poignant and inspiring stories. We now recommend four films that present major Eastern European artists.
Fragile Memory
Leonid Burlaka was a renowned Soviet cinematographer working at the Odessa Film Studios and on films such
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Like a local Bratislava 2 | FACH, SUVENIR, Chez Balzac
Ahoj! In this gourmet edition of “Like a Local” in Bratislava, we’ll guide you through places that are more than meets the eye, that have hidden value, and where you can, as we say in Slovak, “kill two flies with one blow.” Anyway, let’s start in the heart
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Creative support: social initiatives in the region l TOP 5
Today, it is increasingly important to pay attention not only to ourselves, but also to our environment and its issues. Now we’ll show you, through specific examples, how much you can do when you have a good idea.
Pragulic | Czech Republic
In the initiative, homeless guides show visitors around
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Stories sweet as honey from the region | TOP5
Honey was mankind’s first, and for a long time almost only, sweetener, and its true value and special taste have kept their importance to this day. It is worth noting that, alongside our buzzing friends, beekeepers work just as hard to produce it from spring to the autumn season
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Plants in the language of art—introducing the Czech Haenke project
Alexandra Strelcova and Julien Antih take an unusual approach to the gloomy predictions that await our world. This may seem like an exaggeration, but there is no doubt that the importance of plants is a timeless issue. Interview with the founders of Haenke.
Haenke project is about bringing nature closer
The 5 eeriest places in Central and Eastern Europe
It’s the spookiest time of the year: even regions that don’t traditionally celebrate Halloween are all about scares. To mark the occasion, we’ve rounded up the eeriest buildings and places in the area. Or should we say most haunted? Who knows...
1. Pidhirtsi Castle, Ukraine
The building,
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This is what Charles III’s Transylvanian inn looks like
Now, anyone who books a night at Charles III’s estate in Valea Zălanului, Romania, can feel like royalty.
We have written before that Charles III is not a fan of contemporary architecture, but he’s far more fond of historic buildings and old traditions. Perhaps that is why he
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Slovenian Film Day launches tomorrow in Budapest
On the occasion of the event, the director of Sanremo, Slovenia’s Oscar nominee this year, will also visit Budapest.
On Thursday 27 October 2022 at 8 pm, the sixth Slovenian Film Days will begin with the screening of Slovenia’s 2022 Oscar nominee Sanremo at the Toldi Cinema in
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Holland Marcsi, who travels through time and loves it
Marielle van Luijk, also known as Holland Marcsi (Dutch Mary—the Transl.), came all the way from Utrecht, the Netherlands to Mátészalka, Hungary, where she focuses on playing folk-inspired classical music and collecting Hungarian folk costumes. Her story may seem quite unexpected at first, but as you get to know
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Reshaped traditions—Onyx Műhely x MOME
Our past, our traditions, are essential to all of us. Their preservation binds us to our roots, and they are the base for building the stories of the future. But what can collective memory give us, and how can the old be brought back to life today? The latest collaboration
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Ionic columns and disco lights in Andreas Angelidakis’ exhibition
Ancient Greek culture meets contemporary techniques in a solo show by Greek artist Andreas Angelidakis in the underground dome of Espace Niemeyer, one of Paris’ most iconic buildings.
Focusing on a critical evaluation of antiquity, the exhibition explores how Greek culture and archaeology are perceived and consumed by contemporary society
A fairytale came true—Taste of Transylvania
If many people wish for a thing, sooner or later it will become reality—perhaps this could be the motto of the first Taste of Transylvania gastronomy festival, which took place between the 7th and 9th of October in Lunca de Jos, in the heart of Harghita County, in the
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A treasure trove of desserts— Mon Petit Dessert Boutique
Have you ever thought of a dessert as your most precious treasure? A pastry can be more than just a couple of sweet bites, especially if it is placed in the setting it deserves—that’s why it is such a delight that Mon Petit Dessert Boutique has begun its
Charity auction for paintings by renowned Hungarian artists
For the seventh time, the Budapest-based Heti Betevő is organizing an art auction to raise money to feed those in need.
This year, almost 90 artists offered one or more of their works to be auctioned at the Heti Betevő online auction, including Róbert Alföldi, Ágnes Bihari, János Eifert, Tamás
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A place where fusion is not confusion | Costes Izakaya
Following preparatory work, Costes Izakaya, Budapest’s newest and exciting fusion venue opened its doors on Október 6. Street.
The group of companies, best known for its classic fine dining places, has the clear goal of making its high-quality gastronomy more widely available with a relaxed, light-hearted atmosphere, thus breaking
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The rhythm of Eastern Europe is in Budapest again
For the seventh year running, the Budapest Showcase Hub will bring the latest and most exciting Eastern European performers to Budapest between 19 and 21 October.
In the daytime, you can attend discussions of music experts at the Fészek Artists’ Club, while in the evening, you can dance to the
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Tallinn, the culinary paradise - Hypeandhyper's favorite restaurants
Estonia’s capital is a culinary hotspot. We have delved into the mysteries of Slavic, Russian, and Estonian cuisine to bring you three of Tallinn’s best restaurants. Our recommendations from the Jewel of the Baltic, Tallinn.
Tallinn is a magical city, as is the whole Baltic region. In the
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“It’s an international language that everyone here speaks”: meet the Youhu generation!
Forty-three artists, more than four hundred reproductions, over almost four hundred pages: the Youhu publication, which combines the words “young” and “Hungarian”, promotes the greatness of Hungarian visual art and puts it in an international context. As the initiators of the project say, it presents the best Hungarian artists of
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Simplicity with a twist—Warszauer Hotel, Kraków
A slender, modern building situated in a small cobble-stoned street in the heart of the former Jewish district of Kraków—this is Warszauer Hotel. The 10-room establishment opened in January 2022, stands out while still perfectly complementing its environment. Marta Gajewska, the mind and soul behind this extraordinary boutique hotel
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The urban oasis of holistic (beauty) care | Urban Tiger
As above, so below, as within, so without—this is the slogan of Urban Tiger, a Budapest-based holistic retreat. But what does a holistic retreat look like in reality? What do slow beauty, skin neutrality or SRT mean? Dóri Murvai and Anita Farkas did not only tell us, but they
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The most stylish cosmetics of the region | TOP 5
Conscious skincare starts with choosing the best lotions for you. But it’s easy to get lost in the sea of cosmetics, so it pays off to look for the most effective ingredients on the boxes of different serums and facials. Fortunately, more and more brands are finding that minimalist
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TASTE | Szabina Tomán
She says she often gets a strange look when ordering chicken stew in a restaurant. Szabina Tomán is a successful businesswoman, known by many from the business show Cápák között (Among Sharks), and there is a fair number of people who would put her name in gold thanks to the
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Ági Pataki unveils the secret of timeless beauty
Consumption of health-promoting vitamins, minerals and micronutrients is recommended for almost everyone, as even the most careful, health-conscious diet cannot guarantee their absorption. Ági Pataki is convinced that beauty is inseparable from health, without it beauty is impermanent and fragile. This is why our country’s first top model—together
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A Hungarian brand has entered the world of skincare and became a favorite among young people
In 2016, the arrival of a Canadian brand, The Ordinary, radically transformed the beauty industry and consumer behavior. Affordable, low-ingredient products came in sleek, pipette-style bottles, and social media has since been flooded with shoppers and influencers who have become amateur chemists, starting and ending their day with multi-step skincare
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Around the work with a laptop—digital nomads
Sunshine, a sandy beach, a straw hat and a logged-in Teams platform—we first associate the exotic setting with a holiday, but for some, it is an everyday working environment. We tend to associate digital nomadism with smiling, cocktail-sipping and laptop-surfing people by the pool, but it is a more
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Is Meta the new reality?—Part 2
Facebook has announced that it will now operate its social networking sites under the Meta brand: this implies more than just a name change, it also foreshadows the creation of a metaverse by combining augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies.
Related to this topic, in our previous article
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Is Meta the new reality?—Part 1
Facebook has announced that it will now operate its social networking sites under the Meta brand: this implies more than just a name change, it also foreshadows the creation of a metaverse by combining augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies.
The idea of an evolving metaverse may raise
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Goodlok: the Canaan of health from Prague
The Goodlok fresh bar in Prague is more than just a juice bar. Its creators themselves were fans of tasteful and beneficial juices, which is why they started the work and began making cold-pressed fruit and vegetable fresheners.
There was no stopping from here. The successful mobile app was followed
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Eco micro-house | Ecocapsule
Oval-shaped, retro-futuristic looking, self-sustainable housing unit on only 6.3
square meters. Meet SPACE, the latest eco-house of Slovakian globally renowned
startup Ecocapsule!
The micro-house called SPACE is an intelligent, self-sustainable living unit,
utilizing solar and wind power. This allows it to be installed at remote places
far from infrastructure,
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When Budapest Bath Culture & Eco-Design Meet | PHILOMÉN SS20
The swimwear line of the Hungarian brand leading the way in sustainability –
PHILOMÉN, truly brings back the glory of Budapest baths and it’s bath culture,
all while responding to the modern needs of the concsious woman, as only
environmentally friendly materials and manufacturing techniques are used in
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#PostSovietSelfies
Have you ever imagined what Russia would be like if we only knew it through the
world wide web? A land of giant concrete ruins and endless tower blocks, with
guys doing the Slav squat in an Adidas tracksuit on every corner? Driving in a
blazing car, with a bear
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Stay Sane – Stay Safe | Posters to find strength in
Two Hague-based design studios launched one of the most inspiring Covid-19
community projects: they created a platform where graphic designers can upload
the posters they designed for encouraging health care workers or those
struggling with saying home.
During the epidemic, the most important is to stay sane – but that’s
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Highlights of Hungary | 55 new candidates
Highlights of Hungary [https://www.highlightsofhungary.hu/hu] builds the
value-creating community of Hungary – the audience can vote for the latest
selection from today. The candidates prove on a common platform that a bio
garden at Hernádszentandrás, the Wagner-days, the “Other condition in
obstetrics” movement, Hungarian nature photographer Bence Máté,