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St. Lucy's Day Traditions In Hungary, 13 December
- 10 Dec 2024 10:45 AM
- http://puszta.com/eng
- community & culture
"Named after the Christian virgin, St. Lucy's day (Lucia or Luca’s day - luca napja) is one of the richest in customs and superstitions in Hungary. Before the Gregorian calendar reform, it was the shortest and darkest day of the year, and it marked the beginning of the winter solstice. It is for this reason that numerous traditions and fertility games are linked to this special day.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 6, Part 5
- 26 Nov 2024 7:54 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.
"A Joke More Than Anything" - Orbán Says Grateful to Georgians for Not Letting Country Become "a Second Ukraine"
- 30 Oct 2024 6:49 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said he was grateful to Georgians for not letting their country become "a second Ukraine". Orban also told a press conference in Tbilisi on Tuesday that no one dared question the legitimacy of the general election in Georgia as free and democratic.
Atlatszo Investigation: Sovereignty Protection Office in Hungary Requested Information on Private Bank Accounts
- 21 Aug 2024 10:41 AM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- current affairs
According to documents obtained by Atlatszo by order of a Hungarian court, requests made by the Sovereignty Protection Office to several institutions appear to exceed the legal mandate of the organization.
Cocaine & Cash Found on Greek Bus by Hungarian Customs
- 29 Jul 2024 8:18 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungarian customs police discovered cocaine, methamphetamine and a large amount of cash on a Greek bus at the southern border of Röszke, the tax and customs authority (NAV) said.
'Hungary Most Corrupt & 2nd Poorest State in EU', Says Magyar - Who Will Take EP Seat
- 20 Jun 2024 6:57 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition Respect and Freedom (Tisza) Party’s priority is to “take our country back” from the government “which made Hungary the most corrupt and second poorest member state” in the European Union, Péter Magyar, the party’s deputy leader, said in Brussels.
Free Culture: 'Mayday of the Museums', National Museum Budapest, 25 - 26 May
- 23 May 2024 5:26 AM
- community & culture
This weekend this cultural extravaganza features many free festivities including interactive exhibitions, art workshops, and thrilling performances designed for fun and learning for all ages.
Escape from Budapest to Bali - Part 2. Seminyak, Lombok & The Gili Islands
- 16 May 2024 5:35 PM
- travel
The mere mention of Bali conjures up images of paradise - this famed vacation destination utterly embodies a blissful state-of-mind. Located 8 degrees south of the equator its climate is warm and sunny all year, and it offers diverse holiday experiences to delight travellers of all types. Plus, once there, exotic island-hopping adventures beckon.
IMF Says Hungary's Economy to Return To Growth This Year
- 25 Apr 2024 7:28 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts the Hungarian economy returning to growth this year and taking its place in the vanguard of the EU’s growth performers next year, Mihály Varga, the finance minister, said on Tuesday, adding that the IMF prognosis echoes that of the latest European Commission projection.
St. Lucy's Day Traditions In Hungary, 13 December
- 10 Dec 2024 10:45 AM
- http://puszta.com/eng
- community & culture
"Named after the Christian virgin, St. Lucy's day (Lucia or Luca’s day - luca napja) is one of the richest in customs and superstitions in Hungary. Before the Gregorian calendar reform, it was the shortest and darkest day of the year, and it marked the beginning of the winter solstice. It is for this reason that numerous traditions and fertility games are linked to this special day.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 6, Part 5
- 26 Nov 2024 7:54 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.
"A Joke More Than Anything" - Orbán Says Grateful to Georgians for Not Letting Country Become "a Second Ukraine"
- 30 Oct 2024 6:49 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orban has said he was grateful to Georgians for not letting their country become "a second Ukraine". Orban also told a press conference in Tbilisi on Tuesday that no one dared question the legitimacy of the general election in Georgia as free and democratic.
Atlatszo Investigation: Sovereignty Protection Office in Hungary Requested Information on Private Bank Accounts
- 21 Aug 2024 10:41 AM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- current affairs
According to documents obtained by Atlatszo by order of a Hungarian court, requests made by the Sovereignty Protection Office to several institutions appear to exceed the legal mandate of the organization.
Cocaine & Cash Found on Greek Bus by Hungarian Customs
- 29 Jul 2024 8:18 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Hungarian customs police discovered cocaine, methamphetamine and a large amount of cash on a Greek bus at the southern border of Röszke, the tax and customs authority (NAV) said.
'Hungary Most Corrupt & 2nd Poorest State in EU', Says Magyar - Who Will Take EP Seat
- 20 Jun 2024 6:57 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition Respect and Freedom (Tisza) Party’s priority is to “take our country back” from the government “which made Hungary the most corrupt and second poorest member state” in the European Union, Péter Magyar, the party’s deputy leader, said in Brussels.
Free Culture: 'Mayday of the Museums', National Museum Budapest, 25 - 26 May
- 23 May 2024 5:26 AM
- community & culture
This weekend this cultural extravaganza features many free festivities including interactive exhibitions, art workshops, and thrilling performances designed for fun and learning for all ages.
Escape from Budapest to Bali - Part 2. Seminyak, Lombok & The Gili Islands
- 16 May 2024 5:35 PM
- travel
The mere mention of Bali conjures up images of paradise - this famed vacation destination utterly embodies a blissful state-of-mind. Located 8 degrees south of the equator its climate is warm and sunny all year, and it offers diverse holiday experiences to delight travellers of all types. Plus, once there, exotic island-hopping adventures beckon.
IMF Says Hungary's Economy to Return To Growth This Year
- 25 Apr 2024 7:28 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- finance
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) forecasts the Hungarian economy returning to growth this year and taking its place in the vanguard of the EU’s growth performers next year, Mihály Varga, the finance minister, said on Tuesday, adding that the IMF prognosis echoes that of the latest European Commission projection.















