634 result(s) for friend in Community & Culture
Expat Explainer: Symbolism of Bronze Shoes in Budapest by Danube
- 22 Apr 2026 1:35 PM
- community & culture
Inaugurated in 2005, the memorial created by film director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer stands as a stark reminder of the Arrow Cross terror of 1944–45. During this period, Jewish victims were forced to remove their shoes before being shot into the river.
Education to be Strategically Important Sector Under New Government in Hungary
- 22 Apr 2026 5:42 AM
- community & culture
Education will be a strategically important sector under the Tisza Party government, Peter Magyar, the party's leader, said following discussions with 15 headmasters from secondary schools on Tuesday.
St. Paddy’s Day Celebrated in Budapest Again in Fine Irish Style
- 24 Mar 2026 5:49 AM
- community & culture
A vibrant wave of green swept through Budapest as Szabadság tér came alive with the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. The city centre square buzzed with energy, hosting a full day of music, dance, family-friendly activities, and a lively parade that drew crowds to celebrate Irish culture in the heart of the capital.
Organ Weekend, Palace of Arts Budapest, 25 - 26 April
- 18 Mar 2026 2:14 PM
- community & culture
This year, Müpa’s much-loved Organ Weekend once again opens the door to the remarkable world of this extraordinary instrument. The programme invites audiences to explore the organ’s vast expressive range – from family-friendly discovery concerts and timeless classics to a silent film screening with live accompaniment, and even a world premiere.
New Hungarian Operas Based on Novels Presented at Eiffel Art Studios
- 16 Mar 2026 4:42 PM
- community & culture
A love story worthy of a Hollywood romance and a thought-provoking psychological thriller unfold at the world premieres of the new one-act operas by György Selmeczi and János Vajda. Royal Highness and The Verdict are to be performed for the first time on 11 April 2026 at the Hungarian State Opera’s Eiffel Art Studios, conducted by Kálmán Szennai and directed by Máté Szabó. The premiere ...
Strengthening Hungarian-Bulgarian Ties on Historic Liberation Day
- 4 Mar 2026 5:08 AM
- community & culture
Bulgarians and Hungarians are friends, and this friendship is characterised by many endeavours in the areas of culture, upbringing, and education that must be maintained and strengthened, an official of the Prime Minister's Office said on Tuesday, at a ceremony in Budapest marking the 148th anniversary of Bulgaria's liberation.
Hollókő Easter Festival 2026 – A Celebration of Tradition and Spring in Hungary
- 2 Mar 2026 1:27 PM
- community & culture
Experience one of Hungary’s most cherished cultural events of the year — the Hollókő Easter Festival 2026. Set in the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage village of Hollókő, this four-day celebration from 3–6 April 2026 brings Palóc Easter traditions to life with vibrant folklore, music, gastronomy, and age-old customs that will captivate visitors of all ages.
Ultimate Expat Guide to Budapest - Part 5: Money in Hungary
- 25 Feb 2026 11:49 AM
- community & culture
By the time you’ve found your way from the airport, taken a scenic orientation ride on tram 2, and just about mastered how to say egészségedre, the next key practical point arises: managing your money in Hungary.
Budapest Wins USD 1m in Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge
- 25 Feb 2026 6:02 AM
- community & culture
Budapest has won $1 million plus operational support from the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025–2026 Mayors Challenge for its innovative Fővárosi Feldolgozóközpont (Budapest Processing Center).
Expat Explainer: Symbolism of Bronze Shoes in Budapest by Danube
- 22 Apr 2026 1:35 PM
- community & culture
Inaugurated in 2005, the memorial created by film director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer stands as a stark reminder of the Arrow Cross terror of 1944–45. During this period, Jewish victims were forced to remove their shoes before being shot into the river.
Education to be Strategically Important Sector Under New Government in Hungary
- 22 Apr 2026 5:42 AM
- community & culture
Education will be a strategically important sector under the Tisza Party government, Peter Magyar, the party's leader, said following discussions with 15 headmasters from secondary schools on Tuesday.
St. Paddy’s Day Celebrated in Budapest Again in Fine Irish Style
- 24 Mar 2026 5:49 AM
- community & culture
A vibrant wave of green swept through Budapest as Szabadság tér came alive with the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. The city centre square buzzed with energy, hosting a full day of music, dance, family-friendly activities, and a lively parade that drew crowds to celebrate Irish culture in the heart of the capital.
Organ Weekend, Palace of Arts Budapest, 25 - 26 April
- 18 Mar 2026 2:14 PM
- community & culture
This year, Müpa’s much-loved Organ Weekend once again opens the door to the remarkable world of this extraordinary instrument. The programme invites audiences to explore the organ’s vast expressive range – from family-friendly discovery concerts and timeless classics to a silent film screening with live accompaniment, and even a world premiere.
New Hungarian Operas Based on Novels Presented at Eiffel Art Studios
- 16 Mar 2026 4:42 PM
- community & culture
A love story worthy of a Hollywood romance and a thought-provoking psychological thriller unfold at the world premieres of the new one-act operas by György Selmeczi and János Vajda. Royal Highness and The Verdict are to be performed for the first time on 11 April 2026 at the Hungarian State Opera’s Eiffel Art Studios, conducted by Kálmán Szennai and directed by Máté Szabó. The premiere ...
Strengthening Hungarian-Bulgarian Ties on Historic Liberation Day
- 4 Mar 2026 5:08 AM
- community & culture
Bulgarians and Hungarians are friends, and this friendship is characterised by many endeavours in the areas of culture, upbringing, and education that must be maintained and strengthened, an official of the Prime Minister's Office said on Tuesday, at a ceremony in Budapest marking the 148th anniversary of Bulgaria's liberation.
Hollókő Easter Festival 2026 – A Celebration of Tradition and Spring in Hungary
- 2 Mar 2026 1:27 PM
- community & culture
Experience one of Hungary’s most cherished cultural events of the year — the Hollókő Easter Festival 2026. Set in the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage village of Hollókő, this four-day celebration from 3–6 April 2026 brings Palóc Easter traditions to life with vibrant folklore, music, gastronomy, and age-old customs that will captivate visitors of all ages.
Ultimate Expat Guide to Budapest - Part 5: Money in Hungary
- 25 Feb 2026 11:49 AM
- community & culture
By the time you’ve found your way from the airport, taken a scenic orientation ride on tram 2, and just about mastered how to say egészségedre, the next key practical point arises: managing your money in Hungary.
Budapest Wins USD 1m in Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge
- 25 Feb 2026 6:02 AM
- community & culture
Budapest has won $1 million plus operational support from the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2025–2026 Mayors Challenge for its innovative Fővárosi Feldolgozóközpont (Budapest Processing Center).


















