115 result(s) for budapest cemetery
Former Hungarian President Árpád Göncz Laid To Rest
- 9 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of mourners gathered in Budapest’s Óbuda cemetery on Friday afternoon to attend the funeral of Árpád Göncz, Hungary’s first democratically elected president. The ex-president, who held office for two consecutive terms from 1990 to 2000, died on October 6 at the age of 93. Imre Mécs, a close friend and former Free Democrat, then Socialist lawmaker, called Göncz the best Hungarian ...
Invitation To Annual Remembrance Ceremony, Solymár, 8 November
- 6 Nov 2015 12:50 AM
- community & culture
In 2015 the Annual Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday 8 November. The traditional service and wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Commonwealth War Cemetery of Solymár at 10:55. Everybody is welcome to attend the ecumenical service. Those who do are kindly requested to arrive at the cemetery no later than 10:45. The service lasts approximately 20 minutes.
Hungary Asks Russia To Change 1956 Soviet Memorial Inscription
- 5 Mar 2015 11:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has again indicated to Russia its request that the inscriptions on Soviet graves by the 1956 memorials at Budapest’s Fiumei street cemetery should be changed.
Putin Schedules Five-Hour Budapest Visit
- 17 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive at Budapest’s airport at 2 p.m., this afternoon, Index learned from a Russian source. He will be driven straight from the airport to Heroes Square, where he will lay a wreath.
Várkert Bazár To Host Exhibition Of Major Hungarian Impressionist Painter’s Works
- 4 Feb 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
The memorial year commemorating the life and work of István Csók (1865-1961), one of the greatest masters of Hungarian impressionist painting, is to begin with a large-scale exhibition opened on 13 Feburary, the painter’s birthday, in Várkert Bazár. At a press conference introducing the event, Deputy State Secretary for featured cultural developments István Sárváry highlighted that the exhibition ...
Remains Of German Soldiers Found In Budapest
- 26 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The remains of two German soldiers were found next to a World War II bomb and other ordnance on Dísz tér in Buda Castle on Tuesday, the Defence Ministry revealed. It was established on the basis of the remnants of the clothes and various objects that the bodies are those of German soldiers, but there was nothing to identify them individually.
Invitation: Annual Remembrance Ceremony, Solymár, 9 November 2014
- 31 Oct 2014 11:00 AM
- community & culture
In 2014 the Annual Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, 9 November. The traditional service and wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Commonwealth War Cemetery of Solymár at 10:55. Everybody is welcome to attend the ecumenical service. Those who do are kindly requested to arrive at the cemetery no later than 10:45 please. The service lasts approximately 20 minutes.
Remains Of 12 WWII Soldiers Found In Budapest In The Buda Castle
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The remains of 12 Hungarian and German soldiers were found during excavations near the Várkert Kaszinó at the foot of Buda Castle, it was announced on Friday. One Hungarian and four German soldiers were positively identified.
From Budapest To Hungary: Top 5 Places Worth Visiting In The Countryside
- 19 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
By We Love Budapest : When talking about Hungary, the first thing that pops into your mind is of course Budapest, but there’s so much more to see, and exploring other cities and regions is both a must and a refreshing experience. So when in Budapest, don’t miss out on a road trip to these great local Hungarian destinations.
Former Hungarian President Árpád Göncz Laid To Rest
- 9 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of mourners gathered in Budapest’s Óbuda cemetery on Friday afternoon to attend the funeral of Árpád Göncz, Hungary’s first democratically elected president. The ex-president, who held office for two consecutive terms from 1990 to 2000, died on October 6 at the age of 93. Imre Mécs, a close friend and former Free Democrat, then Socialist lawmaker, called Göncz the best Hungarian ...
Invitation To Annual Remembrance Ceremony, Solymár, 8 November
- 6 Nov 2015 12:50 AM
- community & culture
In 2015 the Annual Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday 8 November. The traditional service and wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Commonwealth War Cemetery of Solymár at 10:55. Everybody is welcome to attend the ecumenical service. Those who do are kindly requested to arrive at the cemetery no later than 10:45. The service lasts approximately 20 minutes.
Hungary Asks Russia To Change 1956 Soviet Memorial Inscription
- 5 Mar 2015 11:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary has again indicated to Russia its request that the inscriptions on Soviet graves by the 1956 memorials at Budapest’s Fiumei street cemetery should be changed.
Putin Schedules Five-Hour Budapest Visit
- 17 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Russian President Vladimir Putin will arrive at Budapest’s airport at 2 p.m., this afternoon, Index learned from a Russian source. He will be driven straight from the airport to Heroes Square, where he will lay a wreath.
Várkert Bazár To Host Exhibition Of Major Hungarian Impressionist Painter’s Works
- 4 Feb 2015 8:04 AM
- community & culture
The memorial year commemorating the life and work of István Csók (1865-1961), one of the greatest masters of Hungarian impressionist painting, is to begin with a large-scale exhibition opened on 13 Feburary, the painter’s birthday, in Várkert Bazár. At a press conference introducing the event, Deputy State Secretary for featured cultural developments István Sárváry highlighted that the exhibition ...
Remains Of German Soldiers Found In Budapest
- 26 Nov 2014 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The remains of two German soldiers were found next to a World War II bomb and other ordnance on Dísz tér in Buda Castle on Tuesday, the Defence Ministry revealed. It was established on the basis of the remnants of the clothes and various objects that the bodies are those of German soldiers, but there was nothing to identify them individually.
Invitation: Annual Remembrance Ceremony, Solymár, 9 November 2014
- 31 Oct 2014 11:00 AM
- community & culture
In 2014 the Annual Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, 9 November. The traditional service and wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Commonwealth War Cemetery of Solymár at 10:55. Everybody is welcome to attend the ecumenical service. Those who do are kindly requested to arrive at the cemetery no later than 10:45 please. The service lasts approximately 20 minutes.
Remains Of 12 WWII Soldiers Found In Budapest In The Buda Castle
- 23 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The remains of 12 Hungarian and German soldiers were found during excavations near the Várkert Kaszinó at the foot of Buda Castle, it was announced on Friday. One Hungarian and four German soldiers were positively identified.
From Budapest To Hungary: Top 5 Places Worth Visiting In The Countryside
- 19 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
By We Love Budapest : When talking about Hungary, the first thing that pops into your mind is of course Budapest, but there’s so much more to see, and exploring other cities and regions is both a must and a refreshing experience. So when in Budapest, don’t miss out on a road trip to these great local Hungarian destinations.