The tradition of the Csárdás dance was added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Wednesday by UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage during its session in Asunción, Paraguay. Hungary’s professional coordinator for the Convention for the Safeguarding of theContinue Reading

The Jahn Ferenc Dél-pesti Hospital in Budapest gratefully received a donation from the DK parliamentary group to support the care of newborns in the hospital, the institution announced in a statement on Thursday to MTI. The statement noted that the donation was received in accordance with the relevant procedures andContinue Reading

A recent article accused organist Xaver Varnus of abusing underage boys. The musician denies the allegations and stated that the article is full of distortions and false information. The police are currently investigating the case, and several witnesses have already been questioned. Official Statement Dóra Dúró, a Member of ParliamentContinue Reading

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