225 result(s) for independence day
Free Entry to Terror Museum in Budapest on 23 October National Holiday
- 20 Oct 2025 12:37 PM
- community & culture
To commemorate Hungary’s national holiday on 23 October, the House of Terror Museum will offer a wide range of programmes, including special guided tours, history classes, educational workshops, film screenings, and outdoor exhibitions dedicated to the heroes and victims of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence.
National Holiday Marks '56 Revolution: Events in Budapest, 22 - 23 October
- 20 Oct 2025 6:32 AM
- community & culture
The 1956 Hungarian Revolution was a spontaneous nationwide revolt against Soviet control, sparked by student protests on October 23. Demanding freedom and independence, Hungarians briefly overthrew the communist regime before Soviet forces crushed the uprising.
'Outrageous' that Budapest's Chain Bridge Lit Up in Ukrainian Colours, Claims Fidesz
- 27 Aug 2025 8:39 AM
- current affairs
It is "outrageous" that Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, approved lighting up Chain Bridge in the Ukrainian national colours, "especially with the Ukrainian president having threatened Hungary", the city assembly’s Fidesz-KDNP group said.
Hungary's Birthday 'Raises Hope of Rebirth of Our Country', Says Budapest Mayor
- 21 Aug 2025 8:57 AM
- current affairs
This year, Hungary's birthday is also raising hopes of the rebirth of the country, and "the wish to found our country anew is awakened in many of us," Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook.
Will Smith to Perform in Budapest Park on 14 August
- 13 Aug 2025 8:18 AM
- entertainment
Grammy- Award winning artist, actor and multifaceted entertainer, Will Smith has recently announced his upcoming “Based on a True Story” Summer Tour, which has now been expanded with a Budapest show.
Updated: Momentum Party Not Running in Hungary’s 2026 Election
- 16 Jul 2025 6:44 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Momentum party will not run in next year's parliamentary election to promote a government change, the party's national board decided.
Sergey Pantsirev, Poet in Hungary
- 18 Jun 2025 6:59 PM
Born in Moscow in 1969, Sergey Pantsirev was a critically acclaimed poet in Russia. For some time, he combined his literary work with managing an international IT company, but eventually chose to devote himself fully to creative writing.
WhiskyNet Hungary Insight: The Isle of Arran, Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Lochranza Distillery
- 23 May 2025 9:16 AM
- specials
Often described as "Scotland in miniature," the Isle of Arran is home to two beautiful distilleries: Lochranza in the north and Lagg in the south.
‘Notice Us!’ – Hungarian Autistic Children Appeal to Politicians
- 3 Apr 2025 5:31 AM
- community & culture
On Wednesday 2 April autistic children's drawings flooded the social media pages of Hungarian politicians, decision-makers, and media outlets on World Autism Awareness Day.
Free Entry to Terror Museum in Budapest on 23 October National Holiday
- 20 Oct 2025 12:37 PM
- community & culture
To commemorate Hungary’s national holiday on 23 October, the House of Terror Museum will offer a wide range of programmes, including special guided tours, history classes, educational workshops, film screenings, and outdoor exhibitions dedicated to the heroes and victims of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence.
National Holiday Marks '56 Revolution: Events in Budapest, 22 - 23 October
- 20 Oct 2025 6:32 AM
- community & culture
The 1956 Hungarian Revolution was a spontaneous nationwide revolt against Soviet control, sparked by student protests on October 23. Demanding freedom and independence, Hungarians briefly overthrew the communist regime before Soviet forces crushed the uprising.
'Outrageous' that Budapest's Chain Bridge Lit Up in Ukrainian Colours, Claims Fidesz
- 27 Aug 2025 8:39 AM
- current affairs
It is "outrageous" that Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, approved lighting up Chain Bridge in the Ukrainian national colours, "especially with the Ukrainian president having threatened Hungary", the city assembly’s Fidesz-KDNP group said.
Hungary's Birthday 'Raises Hope of Rebirth of Our Country', Says Budapest Mayor
- 21 Aug 2025 8:57 AM
- current affairs
This year, Hungary's birthday is also raising hopes of the rebirth of the country, and "the wish to found our country anew is awakened in many of us," Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook.
Will Smith to Perform in Budapest Park on 14 August
- 13 Aug 2025 8:18 AM
- entertainment
Grammy- Award winning artist, actor and multifaceted entertainer, Will Smith has recently announced his upcoming “Based on a True Story” Summer Tour, which has now been expanded with a Budapest show.
Updated: Momentum Party Not Running in Hungary’s 2026 Election
- 16 Jul 2025 6:44 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Momentum party will not run in next year's parliamentary election to promote a government change, the party's national board decided.
Sergey Pantsirev, Poet in Hungary
- 18 Jun 2025 6:59 PM
Born in Moscow in 1969, Sergey Pantsirev was a critically acclaimed poet in Russia. For some time, he combined his literary work with managing an international IT company, but eventually chose to devote himself fully to creative writing.
WhiskyNet Hungary Insight: The Isle of Arran, Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of Lochranza Distillery
- 23 May 2025 9:16 AM
- specials
Often described as "Scotland in miniature," the Isle of Arran is home to two beautiful distilleries: Lochranza in the north and Lagg in the south.
‘Notice Us!’ – Hungarian Autistic Children Appeal to Politicians
- 3 Apr 2025 5:31 AM
- community & culture
On Wednesday 2 April autistic children's drawings flooded the social media pages of Hungarian politicians, decision-makers, and media outlets on World Autism Awareness Day.