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Jewish University in Hungary to be Renovated - Gov't has Allocated 13.5 Billion Forints
- 24 Mar 2026 7:26 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian government has announced a massive 13.5 billion forint (approximately €35 million) allocation for the complete renovation of the Jewish Theological Seminary – University of Jewish Studies (OR-ZSE). EU Affairs Minister János Bóka confirmed the funding on Monday, stating that the works are scheduled to take place throughout 2027 and 2028.
New Harvard Research Traces Hungarian Language Origins
- 23 Feb 2026 2:50 PM
- community & culture
Recent genetic research led by scientists at Harvard University is reshaping what we thought we knew about the origins of Hungarian and other Uralic languages. The findings suggest that the roots of Hungarian may lie far deeper in Siberia than previously believed — and that the language’s westward journey began more than 4,000 years ago.
New EC Study Shows Hungary is Poorest EU Member State
- 19 Feb 2026 1:05 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- community & culture
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre launched the ABSPO pilot project in 2018, introducing an “absolute” measure of poverty based on the costs of meeting basic needs for individuals and households.
Themes Revealed for Hungarian State Opera Season 2026/27
- 19 Feb 2026 6:59 AM
- community & culture
Eastern-themed productions and works of Kodály in focus of the 143rd season of the Hungarian State Opera. Twelve premieres – including new productions of Salome, Madama Butterfly, and Il trovatore, the world premiere of Máté Bella’s Passio, and a centenary production of Háry János – are featured in the Hungarian State Opera’s 2026/27 season.
Talking about Death Remains a Serious Social Taboo in Hungary
- 13 Nov 2025 5:39 AM
- community & culture
A new nationwide survey by the Equilibrium Institute has revealed that death and burial remain among the strongest social taboos in Hungary.
Remembering Trianon: ‘Day of National Unity’ Commemorated Tragic Treaty for Hungary
- 5 Jun 2025 12:00 PM
- community & culture
Hungary observes 4 June as the Day of National Unity, declared in 2010 to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Trianon in 1920. The treaty, imposed without Hungarian participation at the post-WWI Paris Peace Conference, marked a major geopolitical and emotional turning point in the nation’s history.
Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Highlights at the Hungarian National Museum
- 5 May 2025 5:28 PM
- community & culture
Go to journey through Hungary’s rich history, as few cultural experiences in Budapest are as essential for expats living in Hungary as visiting the Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum, as it’s called in Hungarian. Founded in 1802, it is the oldest public museum in the country and remains a centrepiece of local identity.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book Two, Chapter 7, Part 1
- 5 May 2025 6:23 AM
- 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.
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.
Jewish University in Hungary to be Renovated - Gov't has Allocated 13.5 Billion Forints
- 24 Mar 2026 7:26 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian government has announced a massive 13.5 billion forint (approximately €35 million) allocation for the complete renovation of the Jewish Theological Seminary – University of Jewish Studies (OR-ZSE). EU Affairs Minister János Bóka confirmed the funding on Monday, stating that the works are scheduled to take place throughout 2027 and 2028.
New Harvard Research Traces Hungarian Language Origins
- 23 Feb 2026 2:50 PM
- community & culture
Recent genetic research led by scientists at Harvard University is reshaping what we thought we knew about the origins of Hungarian and other Uralic languages. The findings suggest that the roots of Hungarian may lie far deeper in Siberia than previously believed — and that the language’s westward journey began more than 4,000 years ago.
New EC Study Shows Hungary is Poorest EU Member State
- 19 Feb 2026 1:05 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- community & culture
The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre launched the ABSPO pilot project in 2018, introducing an “absolute” measure of poverty based on the costs of meeting basic needs for individuals and households.
Themes Revealed for Hungarian State Opera Season 2026/27
- 19 Feb 2026 6:59 AM
- community & culture
Eastern-themed productions and works of Kodály in focus of the 143rd season of the Hungarian State Opera. Twelve premieres – including new productions of Salome, Madama Butterfly, and Il trovatore, the world premiere of Máté Bella’s Passio, and a centenary production of Háry János – are featured in the Hungarian State Opera’s 2026/27 season.
Talking about Death Remains a Serious Social Taboo in Hungary
- 13 Nov 2025 5:39 AM
- community & culture
A new nationwide survey by the Equilibrium Institute has revealed that death and burial remain among the strongest social taboos in Hungary.
Remembering Trianon: ‘Day of National Unity’ Commemorated Tragic Treaty for Hungary
- 5 Jun 2025 12:00 PM
- community & culture
Hungary observes 4 June as the Day of National Unity, declared in 2010 to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Trianon in 1920. The treaty, imposed without Hungarian participation at the post-WWI Paris Peace Conference, marked a major geopolitical and emotional turning point in the nation’s history.
Insider’s Guide: Top 10 Highlights at the Hungarian National Museum
- 5 May 2025 5:28 PM
- community & culture
Go to journey through Hungary’s rich history, as few cultural experiences in Budapest are as essential for expats living in Hungary as visiting the Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum, as it’s called in Hungarian. Founded in 1802, it is the oldest public museum in the country and remains a centrepiece of local identity.
An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book Two, Chapter 7, Part 1
- 5 May 2025 6:23 AM
- 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.
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.