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Special 50 Forint Coin Enters Circulation in Hungary
- 8 Apr 2026 10:50 AM
- finance
Visitors to Budapest may currently find a small piece of Hungarian history in their pockets, arriving as simple change from a coffee or a tram ticket. The Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) has released a special commemorative 50-forint coin into general circulation, marking a significant anniversary for one of the country’s most revered figures.
Budapest History Museum - Beneath the Surface of a Capital
- 27 Mar 2026 9:29 AM
- getting around
Situated within the southern wing of the Royal Palace in Buda Castle, the Budapest History Museum is frequently bypassed by visitors en route to the Hungarian National Gallery. Yet for those willing to descend below the surface, it offers one of the most intellectually rewarding encounters with the city's past.
Budapest City History: Why Margaret Island was Redesigned as an English Garden
- 26 Mar 2026 7:28 AM
- getting around
Way back in 1796, a transformative chapter began in the history of Margaret Island, when Archduke Joseph of Austria - known in Hungary as Palatine Joseph - set out to reshape the then neglected Danube island into a landscaped retreat inspired by the English garden movement.
Hungarian Animated Classic ‘The Tragedy of Man’ Released on Blu-Ray
- 16 Mar 2026 11:33 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- entertainment
Marcell Jankovics’ extraordinary, animated feature-length version of Imre Madách’s 1861 play “The Tragedy of Man” is the most ambitious Hungarian animation ever made, if not the greatest. Now released on Blu-Ray by U.S. company Deaf Crocodile, it is a must-watch, writes David Holzer.
New Harvard Research Traces Hungarian Language Origins
- 23 Feb 2026 2:50 PM
- community & culture
Recent genetic research led by scientists at Harvard University is reshaping what we thought we knew about the origins of Hungarian and other Uralic languages. The findings suggest that the roots of Hungarian may lie far deeper in Siberia than previously believed — and that the language’s westward journey began more than 4,000 years ago.
HUF 3 Billion Investment Elevates Gyula Castle Bath
- 18 Feb 2026 2:34 PM
- health & wellness
The Gyula Castle Bath in south-eastern Hungary has completed a comprehensive HUF 3 billion renovation project, marking the conclusion of a multi-phase development programme aimed at strengthening the town’s position as one of Hungary’s leading spa destinations.
Winter Beer Festival, Anantara New York Palace Hotel, Budapest, 6 - 7 February
- 3 Feb 2026 10:00 AM
- food & drink
One of the most distinctive winter events in Hungary returns this February: the Indoor Beer Festival will be held for the ninth time, and this year it moves to the grand halls of the New York Palace Hotel. The festival welcomes visitors on February 6 - 7.
Priceless Relic Disappears from View at National Museum in Budapest - Temporarily
- 12 Jan 2026 9:40 AM
- community & culture
Under strict security protocols, the Hungarian coronation mantle was carefully removed from its display at the Hungarian National Museum this week. The thousand-year-old relic has been moved to a secure, climate-controlled location within the museum to allow for a comprehensive modernization of its dedicated hall.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2026 11:13 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper.
Special 50 Forint Coin Enters Circulation in Hungary
- 8 Apr 2026 10:50 AM
- finance
Visitors to Budapest may currently find a small piece of Hungarian history in their pockets, arriving as simple change from a coffee or a tram ticket. The Magyar Nemzeti Bank (MNB) has released a special commemorative 50-forint coin into general circulation, marking a significant anniversary for one of the country’s most revered figures.
Budapest History Museum - Beneath the Surface of a Capital
- 27 Mar 2026 9:29 AM
- getting around
Situated within the southern wing of the Royal Palace in Buda Castle, the Budapest History Museum is frequently bypassed by visitors en route to the Hungarian National Gallery. Yet for those willing to descend below the surface, it offers one of the most intellectually rewarding encounters with the city's past.
Budapest City History: Why Margaret Island was Redesigned as an English Garden
- 26 Mar 2026 7:28 AM
- getting around
Way back in 1796, a transformative chapter began in the history of Margaret Island, when Archduke Joseph of Austria - known in Hungary as Palatine Joseph - set out to reshape the then neglected Danube island into a landscaped retreat inspired by the English garden movement.
Hungarian Animated Classic ‘The Tragedy of Man’ Released on Blu-Ray
- 16 Mar 2026 11:33 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- entertainment
Marcell Jankovics’ extraordinary, animated feature-length version of Imre Madách’s 1861 play “The Tragedy of Man” is the most ambitious Hungarian animation ever made, if not the greatest. Now released on Blu-Ray by U.S. company Deaf Crocodile, it is a must-watch, writes David Holzer.
New Harvard Research Traces Hungarian Language Origins
- 23 Feb 2026 2:50 PM
- community & culture
Recent genetic research led by scientists at Harvard University is reshaping what we thought we knew about the origins of Hungarian and other Uralic languages. The findings suggest that the roots of Hungarian may lie far deeper in Siberia than previously believed — and that the language’s westward journey began more than 4,000 years ago.
HUF 3 Billion Investment Elevates Gyula Castle Bath
- 18 Feb 2026 2:34 PM
- health & wellness
The Gyula Castle Bath in south-eastern Hungary has completed a comprehensive HUF 3 billion renovation project, marking the conclusion of a multi-phase development programme aimed at strengthening the town’s position as one of Hungary’s leading spa destinations.
Winter Beer Festival, Anantara New York Palace Hotel, Budapest, 6 - 7 February
- 3 Feb 2026 10:00 AM
- food & drink
One of the most distinctive winter events in Hungary returns this February: the Indoor Beer Festival will be held for the ninth time, and this year it moves to the grand halls of the New York Palace Hotel. The festival welcomes visitors on February 6 - 7.
Priceless Relic Disappears from View at National Museum in Budapest - Temporarily
- 12 Jan 2026 9:40 AM
- community & culture
Under strict security protocols, the Hungarian coronation mantle was carefully removed from its display at the Hungarian National Museum this week. The thousand-year-old relic has been moved to a secure, climate-controlled location within the museum to allow for a comprehensive modernization of its dedicated hall.
Traditions In Hungary: Epiphany, 6 January
- 6 Jan 2026 11:13 AM
- community & culture
Most Hungarians associate January 6 with a quite new custom – taking down the Christmas tree decorated on December 24 (Twelfth Night tradition). However, the customs of this day root much deeper.