23 result(s) for august 20 firework in Current Affairs
New Multi-Billion St Stephen Initiative to Revive Rural Hungary
- 17 Jul 2026 10:25 AM
- current affairs
The government has held a first reading of the St Stephen Programme, which aims to develop rural areas and support people in living there, Prime Minister Peter Magyar told a press briefing.
Budget Slashed for Hungary's Holiday Celebrations on August 20th
- 15 Jul 2026 9:58 AM
- current affairs
The government is mounting programmes for the August 20 national holiday with one third of the originally budgeted amount, the interior minister said on Facebook on Tuesday, adding that the celebrations would be "simpler, more streamlined, and cost effective".
'Cancel Fireworks in Budapest on August 20', Urges Mayor
- 14 Jul 2026 9:34 AM
- current affairs
The mayor of Budapest, Gergely Karacsony, has proposed dropping the traditional fireworks display on the August 20 national holiday "for good".
Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?
- 22 Aug 2024 9:55 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has criticised the 15 billion forints (EUR 37.9m) earmarked by the government to be spent on the August 20 firework display - you can see a video of the fireworks display in Budapest below in this article.
"Celebrate with Humility": Aug 20 Fireworks Should Be Replaced by New Tech Light Shows, Says Budapest Mayor
- 21 Aug 2023 10:27 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The mayor of Budapest has highlighted the importance of environmental protection during preparations for the celebration of the founding of the Hungarian state. “We must consider the obligation our glorious past demands of us for the future,” Gergely Karácsony said on Facebook.
Instead of Fireworks in Hungary Give Firewood to People in Need, Says Socialist Party Leader
- 26 Jul 2023 10:23 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Instead of fireworks on the August 20th national holiday, people affected by the “cost-of-living crisis” should be offered firewood, the opposition Socialist Party leader said
Controversy Over Sacked Weather Service Bosses Continues
- 24 Aug 2022 9:54 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Several officials of the National Meteorological Service asked on Tuesday for the dismissal of the service’s chief and her deputy to be withdrawn and the launch of an independent review of measures linked to the cancellation of the August 20th evening fireworks.
Heads of Weather Service in Hungary Sacked Over Faulty National Holiday Storms Report
- 23 Aug 2022 7:54 AM
- https://hungarianpolitics.com/
- current affairs
Minister of Technology and Industry László Palkovics has fired the president and specialist deputy president of the Hungarian Meteorological Service (OMSZ), reports 24.hu from an announcement by the Ministry of Technology and Industry.
Fireworks Show in Budapest on Saturday 27 August
- 22 Aug 2022 9:16 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The annual August 20 fireworks display over the Danube was cancelled last Saturday, due to the adverse weather conditions, as decided by the task force responsible for hosting the national day events.
New Multi-Billion St Stephen Initiative to Revive Rural Hungary
- 17 Jul 2026 10:25 AM
- current affairs
The government has held a first reading of the St Stephen Programme, which aims to develop rural areas and support people in living there, Prime Minister Peter Magyar told a press briefing.
Budget Slashed for Hungary's Holiday Celebrations on August 20th
- 15 Jul 2026 9:58 AM
- current affairs
The government is mounting programmes for the August 20 national holiday with one third of the originally budgeted amount, the interior minister said on Facebook on Tuesday, adding that the celebrations would be "simpler, more streamlined, and cost effective".
'Cancel Fireworks in Budapest on August 20', Urges Mayor
- 14 Jul 2026 9:34 AM
- current affairs
The mayor of Budapest, Gergely Karacsony, has proposed dropping the traditional fireworks display on the August 20 national holiday "for good".
Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?
- 22 Aug 2024 9:55 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition Democratic Coalition (DK) has criticised the 15 billion forints (EUR 37.9m) earmarked by the government to be spent on the August 20 firework display - you can see a video of the fireworks display in Budapest below in this article.
"Celebrate with Humility": Aug 20 Fireworks Should Be Replaced by New Tech Light Shows, Says Budapest Mayor
- 21 Aug 2023 10:27 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The mayor of Budapest has highlighted the importance of environmental protection during preparations for the celebration of the founding of the Hungarian state. “We must consider the obligation our glorious past demands of us for the future,” Gergely Karácsony said on Facebook.
Instead of Fireworks in Hungary Give Firewood to People in Need, Says Socialist Party Leader
- 26 Jul 2023 10:23 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Instead of fireworks on the August 20th national holiday, people affected by the “cost-of-living crisis” should be offered firewood, the opposition Socialist Party leader said
Controversy Over Sacked Weather Service Bosses Continues
- 24 Aug 2022 9:54 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Several officials of the National Meteorological Service asked on Tuesday for the dismissal of the service’s chief and her deputy to be withdrawn and the launch of an independent review of measures linked to the cancellation of the August 20th evening fireworks.
Heads of Weather Service in Hungary Sacked Over Faulty National Holiday Storms Report
- 23 Aug 2022 7:54 AM
- https://hungarianpolitics.com/
- current affairs
Minister of Technology and Industry László Palkovics has fired the president and specialist deputy president of the Hungarian Meteorological Service (OMSZ), reports 24.hu from an announcement by the Ministry of Technology and Industry.
Fireworks Show in Budapest on Saturday 27 August
- 22 Aug 2022 9:16 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The annual August 20 fireworks display over the Danube was cancelled last Saturday, due to the adverse weather conditions, as decided by the task force responsible for hosting the national day events.