1,718 result(s) for hungarian history
Escape from Budapest to Bratislava, Slovakia
- 8 Feb 2024 4:00 PM
- specials
For expats living in Hungary, a weekend break to this neighbouring Capital city is a top tip as it offers an enjoyable journey through history and culture. Bratislava, known as Pozsony in Hungarian, served as the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, making it a city brimming with historical significance that’s well worth a visit.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 7 Feb 2024 6:52 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.
Insiders Guide: Busójárás Fest in Hungary – Say Goodbye to Winter & Welcome Spring
- 1 Feb 2024 11:43 AM
- community & culture
Like in many other countries around the world, Hungary has a rich tradition of saying farewell to winter and welcoming spring, replete with special customs and beliefs. Busójárás festival in Mohács stands out as one of the most significant and widely recognised traditions here, earning it a coveted spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This year more than seventy Busó groups will mark the ...
Budapest Independent Film Festival, Kino Café, 9 - 10 February
- 31 Jan 2024 9:08 AM
- entertainment
After last year’s sold-out success, the Budapest Independent Film Festival is returning to the beloved Kino Cafe Mozi on 9-10 February 2024 for one more unique cinematic experience. This year’s edition features short and feature-length independent films by Hungarian and international filmmakers.
Encouraging Steps Taken to Rebuild Trust Between Hungary & Ukraine - Still 'Long Road Ahead'
- 30 Jan 2024 11:07 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Encouraging steps have been made to restore an atmosphere of trust between Hungary and Ukraine, though the road ahead "is long and much work will need to be done", the foreign minister said after talks in Uzhorod.
Saint Matthew Passion, Opera Budapest, 24 March
- 24 Jan 2024 7:00 PM
- classical
Oratorio in two parts, in German, with Hungarian, English, and German subtitles
The Saint Matthew Passion is Bach's greatest work, one which constitutes an unsurpassable pinnacle not only of Protestant church music, but in the universal history of music.
Forgotten after Bach's death, the work was played in Berlin on 11 March 1829, a century after its original performance, with Felix ...
'Ice World Exhibition', Museum of Natural History in Budapest
- 23 Jan 2024 3:17 PM
- entertainment
This special 'Ice World Show' together with its skating rink provide a great experience, plus knowledge and entertainment for all members of the family.
Xploring Hungary: Castle of Eger in Hungary
- 19 Jan 2024 6:40 PM
- getting around
The Castle of Eger is a construction of great historical importance in Hungary: it was there in 1552 where captain István Dobó and his troops repelled the attack of the thirty times bigger Sultan's army.
House of Music in Budapest Makes 'Most Inspiring Destinations in Europe' List
- 19 Jan 2024 10:30 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Readers of Britain’s The Guardian have voted to include Hungary’s House of Music in Budapest in the list of Europe’s most inspiring destinations.
Escape from Budapest to Bratislava, Slovakia
- 8 Feb 2024 4:00 PM
- specials
For expats living in Hungary, a weekend break to this neighbouring Capital city is a top tip as it offers an enjoyable journey through history and culture. Bratislava, known as Pozsony in Hungarian, served as the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783, making it a city brimming with historical significance that’s well worth a visit.
Xpat Explainer: Bálint Nap in Hungary - Valentine's Day
- 7 Feb 2024 6:52 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.
Insiders Guide: Busójárás Fest in Hungary – Say Goodbye to Winter & Welcome Spring
- 1 Feb 2024 11:43 AM
- community & culture
Like in many other countries around the world, Hungary has a rich tradition of saying farewell to winter and welcoming spring, replete with special customs and beliefs. Busójárás festival in Mohács stands out as one of the most significant and widely recognised traditions here, earning it a coveted spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This year more than seventy Busó groups will mark the ...
Budapest Independent Film Festival, Kino Café, 9 - 10 February
- 31 Jan 2024 9:08 AM
- entertainment
After last year’s sold-out success, the Budapest Independent Film Festival is returning to the beloved Kino Cafe Mozi on 9-10 February 2024 for one more unique cinematic experience. This year’s edition features short and feature-length independent films by Hungarian and international filmmakers.
Encouraging Steps Taken to Rebuild Trust Between Hungary & Ukraine - Still 'Long Road Ahead'
- 30 Jan 2024 11:07 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Encouraging steps have been made to restore an atmosphere of trust between Hungary and Ukraine, though the road ahead "is long and much work will need to be done", the foreign minister said after talks in Uzhorod.
Saint Matthew Passion, Opera Budapest, 24 March
- 24 Jan 2024 7:00 PM
- classical
Oratorio in two parts, in German, with Hungarian, English, and German subtitles
The Saint Matthew Passion is Bach's greatest work, one which constitutes an unsurpassable pinnacle not only of Protestant church music, but in the universal history of music.
Forgotten after Bach's death, the work was played in Berlin on 11 March 1829, a century after its original performance, with Felix ...
'Ice World Exhibition', Museum of Natural History in Budapest
- 23 Jan 2024 3:17 PM
- entertainment
This special 'Ice World Show' together with its skating rink provide a great experience, plus knowledge and entertainment for all members of the family.
Xploring Hungary: Castle of Eger in Hungary
- 19 Jan 2024 6:40 PM
- getting around
The Castle of Eger is a construction of great historical importance in Hungary: it was there in 1552 where captain István Dobó and his troops repelled the attack of the thirty times bigger Sultan's army.
House of Music in Budapest Makes 'Most Inspiring Destinations in Europe' List
- 19 Jan 2024 10:30 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- community & culture
Readers of Britain’s The Guardian have voted to include Hungary’s House of Music in Budapest in the list of Europe’s most inspiring destinations.