60 result(s) for 17 november in Community & Culture
National Holiday Marks '56 Revolution: Events in Budapest, 22 - 23 October
- 20 Oct 2025 6:32 AM
- community & culture
The 1956 Hungarian Revolution was a spontaneous nationwide revolt against Soviet control, sparked by student protests on October 23. Demanding freedom and independence, Hungarians briefly overthrew the communist regime before Soviet forces crushed the uprising.
Public Holidays in Hungary in 2025
- 24 Apr 2025 8:40 AM
- community & culture
When running a business in Hungary, it's important to be mindful of the public holidays and special observances throughout the year. During these periods, employees are more likely to request time off, and wage supplements may apply. Hungary has 13 public holidays annually, and in 2025, there will be three Saturdays designated as working days.
Updated: Guide to Public Holidays & Saturdays as Working Days in Hungary
- 29 Nov 2024 7:52 AM
- community & culture
There are many bank holidays, and some extra ‘rest days’ in Hungary this year. As you can see from the easy to read lists below, instead of having one free day in the middle of the work week, Hungarians usually prefer to have long weekends in exchange for a Saturday that would otherwise be a ‘rest day’.
Video: Hungarian Holiday On 23 October - Remembering The 1956 Revolution
- 22 Oct 2024 5:38 PM
- community & culture
"The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was a spontaneous nationwide revolt against the Stalinist government of the People's Republic of Hungary and its Soviet-imposed policies, lasting from 23 October until 10 November 1956.
Special Photo Exhibition: 'Budapest - The First Golden Age', National Gallery Budapest
- 4 Mar 2024 5:53 AM
- community & culture
On display until 7 April 2024. A special photography exhibition displaying more than one hundred works opens in the Hungarian National Gallery in the middle of November to mark the 150th birthday of Budapest.
List of XpatLoop Writers with Examples of Original Content
- 21 Feb 2024 2:20 PM
- community & culture
Here are some of the key contributors of original content on XpatLoop.com - each is named with one or two example articles to showcase each person's style.
Budapest Strings Celebrating Founder With Birthday Concert on 28 December
- 12 Dec 2023 7:43 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- community & culture
At the end of December, the Bartók-Pásztory Prize-winning Budapest Strings will pay tribute to their founder and artistic director, Károly Botvay, with a musical tribute. This year's soloist is the internationally acclaimed young cellist Dóra Kokas, a multiple competition winner. The ensemble's concertmaster will once again be János Pilz.
Happy Birthday Budapest – 150 Years Old Today
- 16 Nov 2023 8:23 AM
- community & culture
150 years ago on 17 November 1873, the city of Budapest was established by the unification of Pest, Buda and Óbuda. The origins of Budapest can be traced to the 4th century BC when the Celts occupied parts of Hungary. It was later conquered by the Roman Empire, which established the town of Aquincum around AD 100 on the site of today's city of Budapest.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Chapter 5, Part 1.
- 23 May 2023 5:41 PM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.
National Holiday Marks '56 Revolution: Events in Budapest, 22 - 23 October
- 20 Oct 2025 6:32 AM
- community & culture
The 1956 Hungarian Revolution was a spontaneous nationwide revolt against Soviet control, sparked by student protests on October 23. Demanding freedom and independence, Hungarians briefly overthrew the communist regime before Soviet forces crushed the uprising.
Public Holidays in Hungary in 2025
- 24 Apr 2025 8:40 AM
- community & culture
When running a business in Hungary, it's important to be mindful of the public holidays and special observances throughout the year. During these periods, employees are more likely to request time off, and wage supplements may apply. Hungary has 13 public holidays annually, and in 2025, there will be three Saturdays designated as working days.
Updated: Guide to Public Holidays & Saturdays as Working Days in Hungary
- 29 Nov 2024 7:52 AM
- community & culture
There are many bank holidays, and some extra ‘rest days’ in Hungary this year. As you can see from the easy to read lists below, instead of having one free day in the middle of the work week, Hungarians usually prefer to have long weekends in exchange for a Saturday that would otherwise be a ‘rest day’.
Video: Hungarian Holiday On 23 October - Remembering The 1956 Revolution
- 22 Oct 2024 5:38 PM
- community & culture
"The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was a spontaneous nationwide revolt against the Stalinist government of the People's Republic of Hungary and its Soviet-imposed policies, lasting from 23 October until 10 November 1956.
Special Photo Exhibition: 'Budapest - The First Golden Age', National Gallery Budapest
- 4 Mar 2024 5:53 AM
- community & culture
On display until 7 April 2024. A special photography exhibition displaying more than one hundred works opens in the Hungarian National Gallery in the middle of November to mark the 150th birthday of Budapest.
List of XpatLoop Writers with Examples of Original Content
- 21 Feb 2024 2:20 PM
- community & culture
Here are some of the key contributors of original content on XpatLoop.com - each is named with one or two example articles to showcase each person's style.
Budapest Strings Celebrating Founder With Birthday Concert on 28 December
- 12 Dec 2023 7:43 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- community & culture
At the end of December, the Bartók-Pásztory Prize-winning Budapest Strings will pay tribute to their founder and artistic director, Károly Botvay, with a musical tribute. This year's soloist is the internationally acclaimed young cellist Dóra Kokas, a multiple competition winner. The ensemble's concertmaster will once again be János Pilz.
Happy Birthday Budapest – 150 Years Old Today
- 16 Nov 2023 8:23 AM
- community & culture
150 years ago on 17 November 1873, the city of Budapest was established by the unification of Pest, Buda and Óbuda. The origins of Budapest can be traced to the 4th century BC when the Celts occupied parts of Hungary. It was later conquered by the Roman Empire, which established the town of Aquincum around AD 100 on the site of today's city of Budapest.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Chapter 5, Part 1.
- 23 May 2023 5:41 PM
- community & culture
Marion Merrick’s books are the only first-hand account written by a westerner of what it was like to live and work in communist Hungary, and then in the aftermath of the 1989 change of regime.