Gábor Szabó (1936–1982) was one of Hungary’s most significant and internationally acclaimed jazz guitarists. He was one of the most unique jazz musicians of the 20th century, blending elements of jazz, rock, pop, and Hungarian folk music to create a distinctive sound. Born in Budapest, Gábor began his musical studiesContinue Reading
A slow rise is expected in Budapest, with the Danube’s water level set to increase by approximately fifty centimeters by Saturday evening, after which the river will begin to slowly recede, said István Láng, National Water Management Director, on M1’s 48 Minutes news program, broadcast live from Dunabogdány on ThursdayContinue Reading
Intensive work is ongoing along the Danube, with water management experts already monitoring flood phenomena in the Szigetköz region, while in the Danube Bend, sandbag reinforcements are nearly complete, said the spokesperson for the National Directorate General for Water Management (OVF) in an interview with M1, speaking from Dunabogdány onContinue Reading
A huge thank you to the students of the Budapest British International School who volunteered this afternoon on Döbrentei Street! They tirelessly helped fill and stack sandbags for several hours, and their hard work is truly exemplary. The young volunteers filled nearly 800 bags and moved more than 25 m³Continue Reading
Due to a Sunday evening accident, Keleti Railway Station will not be sending or receiving trains for an indefinite period. Trains will arrive at and depart from other stations in Budapest, according to a Monday morning announcement by MÁV Information (Mávinform) to MTI. According to the announcement, passengers should expectContinue Reading
444.hu – Former Diósgyőr owner Tamás Leisztinger’s company, Arago Sport, has become the new owner of Kispest’s Honvéd FC. The previous owner, Reditus Equity, is parting ways with the club after five years. Leisztinger: “Let’s just say that for someone who operates businesses in Hungary, it’s not bad to takeContinue Reading
Despite the Italian boxer forfeiting the match against the Algerian biologically male competitor out of fear for her safety, Luca Hámori came to win. As is well known, the Italian girl gave up the fight after receiving two massive blows from a competitor who was born biologically male. Of theContinue Reading
In addition to the renovation of the market’s facade, we are convinced that not everything has to be painted white, and if we have the opportunity, we can beautify the cityscape with stunning artworks.This is how the fire wall mural, reflecting the atmosphere of Fény Street Market, was created. ItContinue Reading
A new park maintenance manager arrived in Újpest last spring. Gabriella Majkút and her team’s work is already visible in the cityscape, with more creative and colorful flowerbeds and landscaping solutions than ever before. The landscape architect plans to continue incorporating many colors, dynamism, and 3D flowerbeds in the future.Continue Reading
Gergely Karácsony is the mayor of Budapest This summer, from July 26 to August 16, the Pest lower embankment will be fully open: instead of smog and car noise, it will once again be all about music and summer evening conversations. The car-free Jane Haining embankment can be used byContinue Reading
