“WE ARE BACK!”
“WE ARE BACK!” – After 36 years since their last Budapest concert, the Al Di Meola Electric Band returns. Al Di Meola is among the best guitarists of our time. His enduring passion for complex rhythmic syncopations, provocative lyrical melodies, and sophisticated harmonies has been at the core of hisContinue Reading
According to Örsi, green is more important than ever
Gergely Örsi, the Mayor of District II, is dedicated to the development of the district he leads, as well as the residents’ quality of life and greening efforts. The flower-filled green islands created in place of broken concrete areas are not only beautiful but also functional. By eliminating unnecessarily pavedContinue Reading
Who was Harry Hill Bandholtz?
Harry Hill Bandholtz was an American general who played a significant role in Hungary’s history after World War I. He prevented Romanian troops from looting the Hungarian National Museum. General Bandholtz served in the United States Army and was a member of the military mission sent to Hungary by theContinue Reading
The traffic of trams 4 and 6 will change from Saturday, July 13
From July 13, track maintenance will be carried out for three weeks on tram lines 4 and 6 in the areas of Blaha Lujza Square, Podmaniczky Street, and Margaret Bridge. In the first phase of the work, from Saturday, July 13, to the early hours of Saturday, July 20, replacementContinue Reading
Viktor Orbán in China
It is important for Hungarians that China advocates for peace in the world, stated Prime Minister Viktor Orbán on Monday in Beijing, where he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The Prime Minister recalled that Hungarians have been living in the shadow of war for two and a half years.Continue Reading
War in Ukraine – Eurostat: the number of Ukrainians residing in the EU with protection status has risen again
In January, 4,303,115, in February, 4,234,595, in March, 4,211,495, and in April, 4,198,490 Ukrainians held temporary protection status in one of the European Union member states. By the end of May, their number again approached 4.3 million, according to a report released by the EU statistical office, Eurostat, on Tuesday.Continue Reading
The Cape Verdean and Portuguese star, LURA, and the Caribbean-flavored Barrio Latino will perform at Margaret Island
The Cape Verdean and Portuguese star, LURA, and the Caribbean-flavored Barrio Latino will perform at Margaret Island (Margitsziget) Budapest. Festival, cocktails, and a LURA concert in July – Imagine a distant archipelago, a vibrant-voiced singer, plenty of sunshine, seasoned with an incomprehensibly rich musical heritage, served on the stage ofContinue Reading
Pál Kállai won 1086 races in Hungary and 1780 races in the USA
The grave of Pál Kállai, one of Hungary’s most successful jockeys of all time, was inaugurated at the Fiumei Street Cemetery on Thursday after the National Heritage and Remembrance Committee declared the grave a part of the National Cemetery upon the submission by Kincsem Park. „Pál Kállai was a champion,Continue Reading
Buda Szóda II. district – For you too!
The home delivery of „Buda Szóda” has started in District II, and from July 15 to August 11, you can get a crate of soda for free, you only need to pay for the packaging deposit! When creating Buda Szóda, sustainability was an important aspect, as it allows us toContinue Reading
Gothic Art in the Hungarian Kingdom, 1300–1500
The largest museum collection of winged altars, panel paintings and wooden sculptures from the Kingdom of Hungary is held by the Hungarian National Gallery. Our exhibition presents objects which originated between 1300 and 1500 – paying attention to chronology and stylistic development – bearing in mind the original places whereContinue Reading