131 result(s) for hungarian revolution in Community & Culture
New Exhibition on Life Of Piano Legend Gyorgy Cziffra Opens at House of Music Hungary
- 6 Nov 2024 6:53 AM
- community & culture
Balazs Hanko, the minister of culture and innovation, opened an exhibition on the life of piano legend Gyorgy Cziffra at the House of Music Hungary.
Video: Hungarian Holiday On 23 October - Remembering The 1956 Revolution
- 22 Oct 2024 5:38 PM
- community & culture
"The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was a spontaneous nationwide revolt against the Stalinist government of the People's Republic of Hungary and its Soviet-imposed policies, lasting from 23 October until 10 November 1956.
World-Renowned Dr. Gabor Mate Receives High Hungarian State Award
- 21 Oct 2024 5:58 AM
- community & culture
President Tamas Sulyok has awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary to Gabor Mate, a world-renowned Canadian-Hungarian physician and author, Hungary's Embassy in Ottawa has said on its social media site.
1956 Revolution Holiday: Preview of Events Inc Orban Speech in Budapest on 23 October
- 17 Oct 2024 5:57 AM
- community & culture
Prime Minister Viktor Orban will give a speech on October 23, Hungary's national holiday, in the Millenaris Park in Budapest, commemorating the 68th anniversary of the 1956 revolution and freedom fight against communist rule, the Government Information Centre (KTK) said.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 5, Part 5
- 30 Aug 2024 3:57 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.
Amazing Hungarian Innovations: The Safety Match
- 17 Jul 2024 11:46 AM
- community & culture
The safety match is a seemingly simple yet revolutionary invention. It transformed daily life by providing a reliable and safe means of creating fire.
Amazing Hungarian Innovations: Colour Television
- 16 Jul 2024 8:22 AM
- community & culture
The advent of colour television was a milestone in broadcasting and visual technology. It transformed the way people experience entertainment and information.
Amazing Hungarian Innovations: Local Men Behind the Ballpoint Pen
- 3 Jul 2024 1:17 PM
- community & culture
In 1930, a Hungarian inventor named László József Bíró observed children playing with marbles in a puddle. He noticed that the marbles left a trail of water as they rolled, sparking an innovative idea: why not use a ball-shaped metal nib for writing? This observation led to the conceptualization of the now world famous ballpoint pen.
Guide to Public Holidays In Hungary in 2024
- 15 May 2024 4:22 PM
- community & culture
There are many bank holidays, and some extra ‘rest days’ in Hungary this year. As you can see from the easy to read lists below, instead of having one free day in the middle of the work week, Hungarians usually prefer to have long weekends in exchange for a Saturday that would otherwise be a ‘rest day’.
New Exhibition on Life Of Piano Legend Gyorgy Cziffra Opens at House of Music Hungary
- 6 Nov 2024 6:53 AM
- community & culture
Balazs Hanko, the minister of culture and innovation, opened an exhibition on the life of piano legend Gyorgy Cziffra at the House of Music Hungary.
Video: Hungarian Holiday On 23 October - Remembering The 1956 Revolution
- 22 Oct 2024 5:38 PM
- community & culture
"The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was a spontaneous nationwide revolt against the Stalinist government of the People's Republic of Hungary and its Soviet-imposed policies, lasting from 23 October until 10 November 1956.
World-Renowned Dr. Gabor Mate Receives High Hungarian State Award
- 21 Oct 2024 5:58 AM
- community & culture
President Tamas Sulyok has awarded the Officer's Cross of the Order of Merit of Hungary to Gabor Mate, a world-renowned Canadian-Hungarian physician and author, Hungary's Embassy in Ottawa has said on its social media site.
1956 Revolution Holiday: Preview of Events Inc Orban Speech in Budapest on 23 October
- 17 Oct 2024 5:57 AM
- community & culture
Prime Minister Viktor Orban will give a speech on October 23, Hungary's national holiday, in the Millenaris Park in Budapest, commemorating the 68th anniversary of the 1956 revolution and freedom fight against communist rule, the Government Information Centre (KTK) said.
'An Englishwoman's Life in Communist Hungary': Book 2, Chapter 5, Part 5
- 30 Aug 2024 3:57 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.
Amazing Hungarian Innovations: The Safety Match
- 17 Jul 2024 11:46 AM
- community & culture
The safety match is a seemingly simple yet revolutionary invention. It transformed daily life by providing a reliable and safe means of creating fire.
Amazing Hungarian Innovations: Colour Television
- 16 Jul 2024 8:22 AM
- community & culture
The advent of colour television was a milestone in broadcasting and visual technology. It transformed the way people experience entertainment and information.
Amazing Hungarian Innovations: Local Men Behind the Ballpoint Pen
- 3 Jul 2024 1:17 PM
- community & culture
In 1930, a Hungarian inventor named László József Bíró observed children playing with marbles in a puddle. He noticed that the marbles left a trail of water as they rolled, sparking an innovative idea: why not use a ball-shaped metal nib for writing? This observation led to the conceptualization of the now world famous ballpoint pen.
Guide to Public Holidays In Hungary in 2024
- 15 May 2024 4:22 PM
- community & culture
There are many bank holidays, and some extra ‘rest days’ in Hungary this year. As you can see from the easy to read lists below, instead of having one free day in the middle of the work week, Hungarians usually prefer to have long weekends in exchange for a Saturday that would otherwise be a ‘rest day’.