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Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2026 11:13 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper.
Budapest Unveils Statue of Thatcher
- 9 Oct 2025 2:47 PM
- community & culture
A striking iron statue commemorating the 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth was unveiled at the Millenáris complex in Budapest, near the National Dance Theater on Kis Rókus Street. It's officially said that this sculpture celebrates the enduring legacy of the ‘Iron Lady’.
Insider's Guide: Easter in Hungary - Where Faith Meets Folklore Celebrations
- 14 Apr 2025 6:26 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, as in many European countries, Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays. But here, it’s more than just a religious celebration - it’s a vibrant blend of faith, springtime customs, and centuries-old traditions rooted in Hungarian folklore.
Memories of Roma Murders by Hungarian Neo-Nazis in 2008-09 Evoked by Budapest Mayor to Protect Rights of All
- 24 Feb 2025 7:17 AM
- community & culture
"When we protect the rights of any minority we also protect our own freedom," Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, told a commemoration paying tribute to the Roma victims of a series of murders back in 2008-2009.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 14 Feb 2025 6:22 AM
- community & culture
As we all know, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your significant other, perhaps a time to revisit memorable places and enjoy a romantic dinner. It has only been celebrated in Hungary since 1990 however, and the equivalent of Valentine here is the name Bálint, whose name day falls on 14 February.
Watch: Half-Naked Santas Brave Budapest's Cold Weather for Annual Charity Fun Run
- 16 Dec 2024 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The charity fun run celebrated its 21st year of the event, an idea imported from a similar event in the USA. The participants stripped off to red swimsuits and Santa hats.
Nixon In China: Opera Based on a Historic Summit Premieres on Hungarian Stage for the First Time
- 16 Sep 2024 5:20 PM
- community & culture
On 22 September 2024, the Eiffel Art Studios of the Hungarian State Opera presents Nixon in China by John Adams. The opera show taking place at several locations simultaneously and featuring ballet elements stars Károly Szemerédy, Klára Kolonits, Zoltán Nyári, and Rita Rácz.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 6, Part 1
- 11 Sep 2024 5:33 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.
New Presentations by Visegrád Scholarship at OSA in Hungary
- 8 Jun 2024 6:25 AM
- community & culture
Invitation from the organisers: We are happy to announce the next presentations of the Visegrád Scholarship at OSA. Join the event in the Archivum, or online following the link below!
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2026 11:13 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper.
Budapest Unveils Statue of Thatcher
- 9 Oct 2025 2:47 PM
- community & culture
A striking iron statue commemorating the 100th anniversary of Margaret Thatcher’s birth was unveiled at the Millenáris complex in Budapest, near the National Dance Theater on Kis Rókus Street. It's officially said that this sculpture celebrates the enduring legacy of the ‘Iron Lady’.
Insider's Guide: Easter in Hungary - Where Faith Meets Folklore Celebrations
- 14 Apr 2025 6:26 AM
- community & culture
In Hungary, as in many European countries, Easter is one of the most important Christian holidays. But here, it’s more than just a religious celebration - it’s a vibrant blend of faith, springtime customs, and centuries-old traditions rooted in Hungarian folklore.
Memories of Roma Murders by Hungarian Neo-Nazis in 2008-09 Evoked by Budapest Mayor to Protect Rights of All
- 24 Feb 2025 7:17 AM
- community & culture
"When we protect the rights of any minority we also protect our own freedom," Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, told a commemoration paying tribute to the Roma victims of a series of murders back in 2008-2009.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 14 Feb 2025 6:22 AM
- community & culture
As we all know, Valentine's Day is a day to celebrate with your significant other, perhaps a time to revisit memorable places and enjoy a romantic dinner. It has only been celebrated in Hungary since 1990 however, and the equivalent of Valentine here is the name Bálint, whose name day falls on 14 February.
Watch: Half-Naked Santas Brave Budapest's Cold Weather for Annual Charity Fun Run
- 16 Dec 2024 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The charity fun run celebrated its 21st year of the event, an idea imported from a similar event in the USA. The participants stripped off to red swimsuits and Santa hats.
Nixon In China: Opera Based on a Historic Summit Premieres on Hungarian Stage for the First Time
- 16 Sep 2024 5:20 PM
- community & culture
On 22 September 2024, the Eiffel Art Studios of the Hungarian State Opera presents Nixon in China by John Adams. The opera show taking place at several locations simultaneously and featuring ballet elements stars Károly Szemerédy, Klára Kolonits, Zoltán Nyári, and Rita Rácz.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 6, Part 1
- 11 Sep 2024 5:33 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.
New Presentations by Visegrád Scholarship at OSA in Hungary
- 8 Jun 2024 6:25 AM
- community & culture
Invitation from the organisers: We are happy to announce the next presentations of the Visegrád Scholarship at OSA. Join the event in the Archivum, or online following the link below!