• 14 Jul 2026

CHANNEL SHORTCUTS / SPONSORS

BREAKING
MENU

FEATURES

CHANNELS

CHANNEL SPONSORS

Search Results

12 result(s) for august 20th in Current Affairs

Mayor Calls for Fireworks in Budapest to be Cancelled on August 20th

Mayor Calls for Fireworks in Budapest to be Cancelled on August 20th

  • 14 Jul 2026 9:34 AM
  • current affairs
Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, has proposed dropping the traditional fireworks display on the August 20 national holiday "for good".
Will Hungary Have a New President by August 20th Celebrations?

Will Hungary Have a New President by August 20th Celebrations?

  • 23 Jun 2026 11:26 AM
  • current affairs
Hungary's government will initiate the removal of President Tamas Sulyok, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said in parliament on Monday.
Hungary's Birthday 'Raises Hope of Rebirth of Our Country', Says Budapest Mayor

Hungary's Birthday 'Raises Hope of Rebirth of Our Country', Says Budapest Mayor

  • 21 Aug 2025 8:57 AM
  • current affairs
This year, Hungary's birthday is also raising hopes of the rebirth of the country, and "the wish to found our country anew is awakened in many of us," Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook.
Analysis: Weather in Hungary Last Year Was Most Unusual in Past 154 Years

Analysis: Weather in Hungary Last Year Was Most Unusual in Past 154 Years

  • 3 Apr 2025 11:31 AM
  • current affairs
Based on a combined analysis of precipitation and average temperature, last year was the most unusual in the past 154 years, and compared to the period 1871-1900, February, July, winter and summer of 2024 were the most extreme, while August and spring were the second most unusual, HungaroMet wrote in a study published on its website.
Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

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.
Hold Up for Next Hungarian Astronaut's Space Mission

Hold Up for Next Hungarian Astronaut's Space Mission

Axiom Space’s next astronaut mission, including a Hungarian crew member, has been postponed until next year, due to required interagency approval processes, Space.com reports. Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission had been targeted to launch in October this year. It will now launch in spring 2025 at the earliest, NASA officials announced via X.
Instead of Fireworks in Hungary Give Firewood to People in Need, Says Socialist Party Leader

Instead of Fireworks in Hungary Give Firewood to People in Need, Says Socialist Party Leader

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

Controversy Over Sacked Weather Service Bosses Continues

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.
Cost Revealed of Fireworks in Budapest for August 20 Display

Cost Revealed of Fireworks in Budapest for August 20 Display

The traditional fireworks show in central Budapest on the August 20 national holiday will cost a gross 1.65 billion forints (EUR 4.1m), the same amount as last year, the National Tourism Agency (MTÜ) told MTI on Monday.
Mayor Calls for Fireworks in Budapest to be Cancelled on August 20th

Mayor Calls for Fireworks in Budapest to be Cancelled on August 20th

  • 14 Jul 2026 9:34 AM
  • current affairs
Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, has proposed dropping the traditional fireworks display on the August 20 national holiday "for good".
Will Hungary Have a New President by August 20th Celebrations?

Will Hungary Have a New President by August 20th Celebrations?

  • 23 Jun 2026 11:26 AM
  • current affairs
Hungary's government will initiate the removal of President Tamas Sulyok, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said in parliament on Monday.
Hungary's Birthday 'Raises Hope of Rebirth of Our Country', Says Budapest Mayor

Hungary's Birthday 'Raises Hope of Rebirth of Our Country', Says Budapest Mayor

  • 21 Aug 2025 8:57 AM
  • current affairs
This year, Hungary's birthday is also raising hopes of the rebirth of the country, and "the wish to found our country anew is awakened in many of us," Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook.
Analysis: Weather in Hungary Last Year Was Most Unusual in Past 154 Years

Analysis: Weather in Hungary Last Year Was Most Unusual in Past 154 Years

  • 3 Apr 2025 11:31 AM
  • current affairs
Based on a combined analysis of precipitation and average temperature, last year was the most unusual in the past 154 years, and compared to the period 1871-1900, February, July, winter and summer of 2024 were the most extreme, while August and spring were the second most unusual, HungaroMet wrote in a study published on its website.
Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

Watch: Was Spending HUF 15 Billion on August 20 Fireworks 'Irresponsible’?

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.
Hold Up for Next Hungarian Astronaut's Space Mission

Hold Up for Next Hungarian Astronaut's Space Mission

Axiom Space’s next astronaut mission, including a Hungarian crew member, has been postponed until next year, due to required interagency approval processes, Space.com reports. Axiom Space’s Ax-4 mission had been targeted to launch in October this year. It will now launch in spring 2025 at the earliest, NASA officials announced via X.
Instead of Fireworks in Hungary Give Firewood to People in Need, Says Socialist Party Leader

Instead of Fireworks in Hungary Give Firewood to People in Need, Says Socialist Party Leader

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

Controversy Over Sacked Weather Service Bosses Continues

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.
Cost Revealed of Fireworks in Budapest for August 20 Display

Cost Revealed of Fireworks in Budapest for August 20 Display

The traditional fireworks show in central Budapest on the August 20 national holiday will cost a gross 1.65 billion forints (EUR 4.1m), the same amount as last year, the National Tourism Agency (MTÜ) told MTI on Monday.