594 result(s) for local history
American Airlines to Resume Budapest – Philadelphia Flights
- 8 Sep 2025 11:56 AM
- travel
Following more than a year of preparatory work, American Airlines has announced that it will resume its non-stop flight between Budapest and Philadelphia from May 2026.
E-ING: Electronic Land Registry Rolled Out in Hungary
- 5 Sep 2025 8:30 AM
- property
A nationwide electronic land registry was launched in Budapest. Istvan Gyorgy, the state secretary for regional administration, said the rollout of the system, dubbed E-ING, was one of the biggest and most complex IT developments in the history of Hungary's public administration.
New Hungarian Films Featured at Venice International Film Festival
- 28 Aug 2025 9:53 AM
- entertainment
Two new Hungarian features, Laszlo Nemes Jeles’s Orphan (Arva) and Ildiko Enyedi’s Silent Friend (Csendes Barat), are being screened in competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
What Does This Hungarian Saying Mean? "More Was Lost At Mohács!"
- 26 Aug 2025 3:24 PM
- community & culture
The local saying is often used in difficult times to put a situation in perspective, as it basically means "Worse things have happened". The saying is drawn from Hungarian history, specifically the disaster at Mohács, where Hungary suffered a devastating defeat after an unstoppable attack by the Ottoman Empire.
Two Astronauts Awarded Highest Hungarian State Honour - Order of Saint Stephen
- 21 Aug 2025 9:14 AM
- current affairs
Astronauts Bertalan Farkas and Tibor Kapu were awarded the Hungarian Order of Saint Stephen by President Tamas Sulyok on the occasion of the August 20 national holiday.
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.
Savaria Carnival, Szombathely, 21 - 24 August
- 11 Aug 2025 4:35 PM
- community & culture
Szombathely, in western Hungary, will once again turn back the clock this summer as it hosts the 24th Savaria Historical Carnival from 21 to 24 August. The four-day event will see the city’s streets filled with Roman legions, medieval merchants, baroque nobles, and a host of other historical figures from across the centuries.
Classic Local Pop & Rock: Retro Tabán Concert Series in Budapest
- 11 Aug 2025 1:54 PM
- entertainment
Korál, Róbert Szikora and R-GO, Neoton Família and Bikini will also perform at the traditional St. Stephen's Day Retro Tabán concert series between August 16th and 19th.
St. Stephen’s Day Holiday in Hungary
- 11 Aug 2025 12:37 PM
- community & culture
Festivities for the August 20 national holiday celebrating Hungary’s statehood will span six days, beginning on August 16. The highlight will be the traditional mega fireworks display over the Danube.
American Airlines to Resume Budapest – Philadelphia Flights
- 8 Sep 2025 11:56 AM
- travel
Following more than a year of preparatory work, American Airlines has announced that it will resume its non-stop flight between Budapest and Philadelphia from May 2026.
E-ING: Electronic Land Registry Rolled Out in Hungary
- 5 Sep 2025 8:30 AM
- property
A nationwide electronic land registry was launched in Budapest. Istvan Gyorgy, the state secretary for regional administration, said the rollout of the system, dubbed E-ING, was one of the biggest and most complex IT developments in the history of Hungary's public administration.
New Hungarian Films Featured at Venice International Film Festival
- 28 Aug 2025 9:53 AM
- entertainment
Two new Hungarian features, Laszlo Nemes Jeles’s Orphan (Arva) and Ildiko Enyedi’s Silent Friend (Csendes Barat), are being screened in competition at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
What Does This Hungarian Saying Mean? "More Was Lost At Mohács!"
- 26 Aug 2025 3:24 PM
- community & culture
The local saying is often used in difficult times to put a situation in perspective, as it basically means "Worse things have happened". The saying is drawn from Hungarian history, specifically the disaster at Mohács, where Hungary suffered a devastating defeat after an unstoppable attack by the Ottoman Empire.
Two Astronauts Awarded Highest Hungarian State Honour - Order of Saint Stephen
- 21 Aug 2025 9:14 AM
- current affairs
Astronauts Bertalan Farkas and Tibor Kapu were awarded the Hungarian Order of Saint Stephen by President Tamas Sulyok on the occasion of the August 20 national holiday.
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.
Savaria Carnival, Szombathely, 21 - 24 August
- 11 Aug 2025 4:35 PM
- community & culture
Szombathely, in western Hungary, will once again turn back the clock this summer as it hosts the 24th Savaria Historical Carnival from 21 to 24 August. The four-day event will see the city’s streets filled with Roman legions, medieval merchants, baroque nobles, and a host of other historical figures from across the centuries.
Classic Local Pop & Rock: Retro Tabán Concert Series in Budapest
- 11 Aug 2025 1:54 PM
- entertainment
Korál, Róbert Szikora and R-GO, Neoton Família and Bikini will also perform at the traditional St. Stephen's Day Retro Tabán concert series between August 16th and 19th.
St. Stephen’s Day Holiday in Hungary
- 11 Aug 2025 12:37 PM
- community & culture
Festivities for the August 20 national holiday celebrating Hungary’s statehood will span six days, beginning on August 16. The highlight will be the traditional mega fireworks display over the Danube.