I decided to see this famous Békemenet for myself. Not for political reasons, but because I’d heard there was supposedly excellent sausage and beer here. I figured if half of Hungary was attending, I shouldn’t miss it either. So I grabbed my favorite grilled sausage and held it in my hand ...
All three pieces of the monumental Christ Trilogy by 19th century painter Mihaly Munkacsy will be on display again in the Deri Museum in Debrecen as of Friday, leaders of the city and the museum have announced. Istvan Puskas, Debrecen’s deputy mayor in charge of culture, told a press confe...
Hungary has always represented peace and „we stood in support of peace during the Russia-Ukraine war even when European liberals and members of the US Democratic Party clearly stood in support of war”, the head of the Prime Minister’s Office said on Friday. Gergely G...
On May 29, 2025, the Hungarian State Treasury withdrew 10.2 billion forints from the account of the Municipality of Budapest, despite the city having requested immediate legal protection against the garnishment.According to Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony, this action was unlawful and imm...
A new exhibition at the Biodome of the Capital Zoo and Botanical Garden showcases the Age of Dinosaurs. It will be open from mid-February to the end of March. The „Prehistoric Route 16” exhibition is open from February 14 to March 30, 2025. It can be visited from Sunday to Thur...
The local residents and visitors are now welcomed by a more organized environment where the sidewalk, the parking lane, and the roadway have been renewed. Moreover, the transformation has also made turning from Tivadar Street safer. The row of trees has received a larger green area, which ...
Twenty-five years ago, on December 15, 1999, at 5:07 AM, the Emergency Center of the Budapest Fire Brigade ordered the dispatch of four fire engines, an aerial rescue vehicle, and the Firefighting Unit, following reports of a fire at the Budapest Sports Arena. The 27 firefighters had barel...
Dr. Attila Petőfi, Major General and Chief Superintendent, along with Lieutenant Colonel Gyula Bogdány, Head of the Criminal Department at the Bács-Kiskun County Police Headquarters, held a press conference to provide updates on the investigation into the death of Tamás Till. Background:On...
El Pais – The Spanish government has blocked the acquisition of Talgo by the Hungarian Ganz-Mávag Group, citing „national security risks.” The government rejected the acquisition, citing the protection of strategic interests and the company’s economic security. Following ...
The fourth volume in the book series introducing the Buda Castle Palace District unveils the fascinating and eventful history of the breathtakingly beautiful neo-Renaissance architectural complex. Readers are taken on a real journey through time, exploring the construction led by Miklós Yb...