227 result(s) for hungarian customs
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2023 7:41 AM
- 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.
Hungarian Born Saint Margaret of Scotland Commemorated By Culture Minister
- 16 Nov 2023 9:07 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Saint Margaret of Scotland, who was born in Hungary, creates a bond between people even today, the minister of culture and innovation said in Edinburgh.
The Ultimate Expat Guide to Budapest: 1 - Why Budapest?
- 11 Oct 2023 6:45 AM
- community & culture
Europe’s most beautiful capital cannot fail to seduce. Panoramically divided by the Danube, Buda and Pest are linked by a series of picturesque bridges, below which boats glide in each direction towards Vienna or the Black Sea.
Top 5 Reasons Expats Should Learn Hungarian
- 27 Sep 2023 6:21 PM
- community & culture
Hungarian is a notoriously challenging language for non-native speakers, with complex grammar rules and a vast vocabulary. However, for expats living in Hungary, there are many reasons why it's worth taking the time and effort to learn the language.
Top 7 Things Expats Should Know Before Going into a Bar in Budapest
- 27 Sep 2023 3:15 PM
- food & drink
This should be obvious, right? Pick a place that sounds decent, order a drink, have fun, find the next place that sounds decent, wash, rinse, repeat. Wake up the next morning and wish you hadn’t done it. What’s to know?
Controversial Comments by Tucker Carlson at Budapest Festival inc Calling on US Ambassador Pressman to Leave Hungary
- 24 Aug 2023 9:28 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
“We must admit that we do not know everything, and we will be wiser than [US President Joe] Biden, his government, or Ambassador Pressman,” American television host and commentator Tucker Carlson said at a talk with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s political director in Budapest.
Watch: Hungarian Police Seize E's Worth More Than Euro 12 Million
- 11 Aug 2023 8:56 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The Hungarian National Police announced on Thursday the seizure of 32 tons of the drug MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, in joint operations with the Tax and Customs Administration (NAV), Napi reports.
Romanian Caught Trying to Smuggle Bangladeshi & Sri Lankan Migrants from Hungary to Slovenia
- 25 Jul 2023 2:35 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
A local court has ordered the detention of a Romanian driver who attempted to smuggle 24 illegal migrants from Hungary to Slovenia, hiding them in his truck “under inhuman circumstances”, Zala County Prosecutor’s Office said.
Deal Signed for New Hungary-Serbia Oil Pipeline - Most Important Agreement Between the Two Countries Ever?
- 21 Jun 2023 10:42 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
With a view to boosting energy security, an agreement has been signed on building a new oil pipeline between Hungary and Serbia, and a regional JV natural gas trading company will be set by MVM and Srbijagas, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in Palić, in northern Serbia.
Expat Explainer: St. Lucy's Day Traditions in Hungary, 13 December
- 11 Dec 2023 7:41 AM
- 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.
Hungarian Born Saint Margaret of Scotland Commemorated By Culture Minister
- 16 Nov 2023 9:07 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Saint Margaret of Scotland, who was born in Hungary, creates a bond between people even today, the minister of culture and innovation said in Edinburgh.
The Ultimate Expat Guide to Budapest: 1 - Why Budapest?
- 11 Oct 2023 6:45 AM
- community & culture
Europe’s most beautiful capital cannot fail to seduce. Panoramically divided by the Danube, Buda and Pest are linked by a series of picturesque bridges, below which boats glide in each direction towards Vienna or the Black Sea.
Top 5 Reasons Expats Should Learn Hungarian
- 27 Sep 2023 6:21 PM
- community & culture
Hungarian is a notoriously challenging language for non-native speakers, with complex grammar rules and a vast vocabulary. However, for expats living in Hungary, there are many reasons why it's worth taking the time and effort to learn the language.
Top 7 Things Expats Should Know Before Going into a Bar in Budapest
- 27 Sep 2023 3:15 PM
- food & drink
This should be obvious, right? Pick a place that sounds decent, order a drink, have fun, find the next place that sounds decent, wash, rinse, repeat. Wake up the next morning and wish you hadn’t done it. What’s to know?
Controversial Comments by Tucker Carlson at Budapest Festival inc Calling on US Ambassador Pressman to Leave Hungary
- 24 Aug 2023 9:28 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
“We must admit that we do not know everything, and we will be wiser than [US President Joe] Biden, his government, or Ambassador Pressman,” American television host and commentator Tucker Carlson said at a talk with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s political director in Budapest.
Watch: Hungarian Police Seize E's Worth More Than Euro 12 Million
- 11 Aug 2023 8:56 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The Hungarian National Police announced on Thursday the seizure of 32 tons of the drug MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, in joint operations with the Tax and Customs Administration (NAV), Napi reports.
Romanian Caught Trying to Smuggle Bangladeshi & Sri Lankan Migrants from Hungary to Slovenia
- 25 Jul 2023 2:35 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
A local court has ordered the detention of a Romanian driver who attempted to smuggle 24 illegal migrants from Hungary to Slovenia, hiding them in his truck “under inhuman circumstances”, Zala County Prosecutor’s Office said.
Deal Signed for New Hungary-Serbia Oil Pipeline - Most Important Agreement Between the Two Countries Ever?
- 21 Jun 2023 10:42 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
With a view to boosting energy security, an agreement has been signed on building a new oil pipeline between Hungary and Serbia, and a regional JV natural gas trading company will be set by MVM and Srbijagas, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said in Palić, in northern Serbia.