230 result(s) for 1956 revolution in Articles
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.
World-Renowned Dr. Gabor Mate Receives High Hungarian State Award
- 21 Oct 2024 5:58 AM
- community & culture
President Tamas Sulyok has awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary to Gabor Mate, a world-renowned Canadian-Hungarian physician and author, Hungary's Embassy in Ottawa has said on its social media site.
1956 Revolution Holiday: Preview of Events Inc Orban Speech in Budapest on 23 October
- 17 Oct 2024 5:57 AM
- community & culture
Prime Minister Viktor Orban will give a speech on October 23, Hungary's national holiday, in the Millenaris Park in Budapest, commemorating the 68th anniversary of the 1956 revolution and freedom fight against communist rule, the Government Information Centre (KTK) said.
New Interview with Germany’s Ambassador Julia Gross on Economic Partnership with Hungary
- 4 Oct 2024 11:21 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- business
Germany’s Ambassador to Hungary Julia Gross discusses the economic and personal connections that bind her home country with her current home.
Guide to Public Holidays In Hungary in 2024
- 15 May 2024 4:22 PM
- 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’.
Xploring Budapest: Rock Hospital Hidden in the Castle
- 21 Mar 2024 6:40 AM
- health & wellness
For many years nobody knew where an iron gate in the Buda castle lead to, today it's a new museum where visitors can see exhibits about the history of this underground military hospital. Guided tours depart on the hour, read on for a brief intro about this unique and fascinating attraction.
Hungarian Weeklies on the Anniversary of the 1848 Revolution & Ukraine
- 19 Mar 2024 5:22 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As every year, commentators mark 15 March with attempts to apply the lessons of the 1848 revolution to the present era.
Western Ambassadors Put Pressure on Hungary to Ratify Sweden’s NATO Membership
- 15 Feb 2024 5:30 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator compares the US ambassador to erstwhile Soviet oppressors because of his presence at Mondays’ extraordinary session of Parliament which was convened at the initiative of the opposition to vote on Sweden’s accession to NATO but boycotted by the governing majority. A liberal author dismisses such comparison as absurd.
Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names
- 12 Feb 2024 5:23 PM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- getting around
A third of Budapest’s 8,598 streets and squares have been renamed at least once in their history. A third of those now bear the name of a real or fictitious person, the most popular being Attila József. A look at the reasons for renaming and the issues of political memory it spotlights.
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.
World-Renowned Dr. Gabor Mate Receives High Hungarian State Award
- 21 Oct 2024 5:58 AM
- community & culture
President Tamas Sulyok has awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary to Gabor Mate, a world-renowned Canadian-Hungarian physician and author, Hungary's Embassy in Ottawa has said on its social media site.
1956 Revolution Holiday: Preview of Events Inc Orban Speech in Budapest on 23 October
- 17 Oct 2024 5:57 AM
- community & culture
Prime Minister Viktor Orban will give a speech on October 23, Hungary's national holiday, in the Millenaris Park in Budapest, commemorating the 68th anniversary of the 1956 revolution and freedom fight against communist rule, the Government Information Centre (KTK) said.
New Interview with Germany’s Ambassador Julia Gross on Economic Partnership with Hungary
- 4 Oct 2024 11:21 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- business
Germany’s Ambassador to Hungary Julia Gross discusses the economic and personal connections that bind her home country with her current home.
Guide to Public Holidays In Hungary in 2024
- 15 May 2024 4:22 PM
- 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’.
Xploring Budapest: Rock Hospital Hidden in the Castle
- 21 Mar 2024 6:40 AM
- health & wellness
For many years nobody knew where an iron gate in the Buda castle lead to, today it's a new museum where visitors can see exhibits about the history of this underground military hospital. Guided tours depart on the hour, read on for a brief intro about this unique and fascinating attraction.
Hungarian Weeklies on the Anniversary of the 1848 Revolution & Ukraine
- 19 Mar 2024 5:22 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
As every year, commentators mark 15 March with attempts to apply the lessons of the 1848 revolution to the present era.
Western Ambassadors Put Pressure on Hungary to Ratify Sweden’s NATO Membership
- 15 Feb 2024 5:30 AM
- http://www.budapost.eu
- current affairs
A pro-government commentator compares the US ambassador to erstwhile Soviet oppressors because of his presence at Mondays’ extraordinary session of Parliament which was convened at the initiative of the opposition to vote on Sweden’s accession to NATO but boycotted by the governing majority. A liberal author dismisses such comparison as absurd.
Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names
- 12 Feb 2024 5:23 PM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- getting around
A third of Budapest’s 8,598 streets and squares have been renamed at least once in their history. A third of those now bear the name of a real or fictitious person, the most popular being Attila József. A look at the reasons for renaming and the issues of political memory it spotlights.