Hungary’s March 15 national holiday in 2026 took on a strongly political tone this year, alongside the usual official commemorations, as several major political events were held in Budapest just weeks before the parliamentary elections. Official ceremonies and state programs As part of the...
Jehovah’s Witnesses invite the public in Budapest to two special events presenting the Bible’s promises of a better future. On Thursday evening, April 2, 2026, the annual observance of the Lord’s Evening Meal will take place. As part of the event, a talk will explain what Jesus taught abou...
On the occasion of Hungary’s national holiday on March 15, several events and demonstrations will take place across different locations in Budapest on Sunday. As a result, road closures and changes to public transport services are expected in the city center during the morning and early af...
The „National Pilgrimage Train” returns in 2026, carrying thousands of believers to the Pentecost Pilgrimage in Csíksomlyó (Transylvania). Organizers from Kárpáteurópa Travel Agency and MÁV (Hungarian State Railways) announced the details this Thursday in Budapest. The Route &a...
Journey time to the city centre is 40 minutes. Direct airport-to-city bus connection. Buy and validate tickets directly on the bus using your bankcard for the Budapest Pay&GO service. Information about 100E Airport Express bus Airport shuttle bus 100E Airport Express is in operation be...
National Restaurant Week begins on Thursday and runs until March 29. During the event, around 250 restaurants across the country will offer multi-course menus at fixed prices. According to a statement sent to MTI by the organizers, menus representing the very best of the participating rest...
March 17 is Ireland’s national holiday, celebrated in honor of Saint Patrick, one of the country’s patron saints. In connection with the celebration, the Irish–Hungarian Business Circle Association will once again organize the Budapest parade this year. The St. Patrick’s Day event will tak...
From Street Music to a Nationwide Movement – For Twenty Years, Faith, Love and the Power of Community Have Shaped the Nem Adom Fel Foundation. Who would have thought in 2006 that a group of young street musicians with disabilities, starting with just 400,000 forints in initial capital, wou...
Police are searching for László Pesty, the well-known documentary filmmaker and public figure, who has been reported missing. His whereabouts have been unknown for several days, prompting authorities to issue a missing person notice and ask the public to come forward with any information t...
Starting Saturday, temporary traffic restrictions will be in place in Budapest until August 23 due to St. Stephen’s Day events, the police announced on their website on Friday. The closures will mainly affect the embankments, the bridges, Buda Castle, the city center, and the City Park (Vá...