153 result(s) for memorial year
Expat Explainer: Symbolism of Bronze Shoes in Budapest by Danube
- 22 Apr 2026 1:35 PM
- community & culture
Inaugurated in 2005, the memorial created by film director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer stands as a stark reminder of the Arrow Cross terror of 1944–45. During this period, Jewish victims were forced to remove their shoes before being shot into the river.
New Danube Bridge Project: Roadwork on Schedule in Hungary
- 7 Apr 2026 8:24 AM
- getting around
The construction of the extensive road infrastructure connecting to the new Mohács Danube Bridge is proceeding exactly as planned, with several key milestones approaching. During a recent press conference in southwest Hungary, József Pántya, Deputy State Secretary at the Ministry of Construction and Transportation, confirmed that the project has reached 35% completion overall.
Op-Art Celebrations: Vasarely Memorial Year Held in Pécs
- 6 Apr 2026 6:53 PM
- community & culture
Programs are organized in 2026 in the Baranya county seat to mark the 120th anniversary of Victor Vasarely's birth and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Pécs museum exhibiting his works, the mayor of Pécs announced.
Tribute to Janis Joplin, Várkert Bazár Budapest, 27 March
- 27 Mar 2026 10:54 AM
- entertainment
Although her life was tragically short – she lived just 27 years – Janis Joplin remains one of the most influential female artists in music history. Honouring this exceptional musical legacy, and the spirit of the blues, is the mission of Hungary’s Janis Joplin Tribute Band Hungary (formerly known as the Janis Joplin Memorial Band).
Why Budapest's Chain Bridge Displayed Colours of 'Friendship Day' on 23 March
- 23 Mar 2026 6:08 AM
- current affairs
Budapest's Chain Bridge will display Polish and Hungarian national colours on Polish-Hungarian Friendship Day, Sandor Palace, the presidential office said.
Free Entry to Petőfi Literary Museum in Budapest & More on 22 January
- 21 Jan 2026 8:35 AM
- community & culture
On the Day of Hungarian Culture, January 22, the Petőfi Literary Museum (PIM) and its member institutions, the Ady Memorial Museum, the Fairy Tale Museum, the Kassák Museum, the Museum of the Hungarian Language and the Kazinczy Ferenc Museum, can be visited free of charge.
'Culture Connects Us' - Current Culture Day Expands to Week-Long Celebration
- 19 Jan 2026 9:10 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian Culture Day will now span an entire week and adopt a distinct identity, unifying events across the Carpathian Basin, Magdolna Zavogyán, state secretary for culture, said at a press conference in the Hungarian National Museum.
Balaton Wineries Shine Again at Wine Grand Prix in Hungary
- 12 Jan 2026 8:22 AM
- food & drink
The Hungarian Wine Writers’ Circle (MBK) has announced the winners of its annual Grand Prix, with Lake Balaton’s wine regions once again claiming the top honours. In the white wine category, the 2024 Kéknyelű from Bálint Földi (Badacsony) took the top spot, while the 2021 Peregrina blend from Zelna Winery (Balatonfüred) was named the best red.
Coldest & Snowiest Winter in Hungary Since 2012 - Quick Comparisons & Warnings
- 7 Jan 2026 10:10 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
Hungary is experiencing its coldest and snowiest winter since 2012, according to meteorological website Időkép.
Expat Explainer: Symbolism of Bronze Shoes in Budapest by Danube
- 22 Apr 2026 1:35 PM
- community & culture
Inaugurated in 2005, the memorial created by film director Can Togay and sculptor Gyula Pauer stands as a stark reminder of the Arrow Cross terror of 1944–45. During this period, Jewish victims were forced to remove their shoes before being shot into the river.
New Danube Bridge Project: Roadwork on Schedule in Hungary
- 7 Apr 2026 8:24 AM
- getting around
The construction of the extensive road infrastructure connecting to the new Mohács Danube Bridge is proceeding exactly as planned, with several key milestones approaching. During a recent press conference in southwest Hungary, József Pántya, Deputy State Secretary at the Ministry of Construction and Transportation, confirmed that the project has reached 35% completion overall.
Op-Art Celebrations: Vasarely Memorial Year Held in Pécs
- 6 Apr 2026 6:53 PM
- community & culture
Programs are organized in 2026 in the Baranya county seat to mark the 120th anniversary of Victor Vasarely's birth and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Pécs museum exhibiting his works, the mayor of Pécs announced.
Tribute to Janis Joplin, Várkert Bazár Budapest, 27 March
- 27 Mar 2026 10:54 AM
- entertainment
Although her life was tragically short – she lived just 27 years – Janis Joplin remains one of the most influential female artists in music history. Honouring this exceptional musical legacy, and the spirit of the blues, is the mission of Hungary’s Janis Joplin Tribute Band Hungary (formerly known as the Janis Joplin Memorial Band).
Why Budapest's Chain Bridge Displayed Colours of 'Friendship Day' on 23 March
- 23 Mar 2026 6:08 AM
- current affairs
Budapest's Chain Bridge will display Polish and Hungarian national colours on Polish-Hungarian Friendship Day, Sandor Palace, the presidential office said.
Free Entry to Petőfi Literary Museum in Budapest & More on 22 January
- 21 Jan 2026 8:35 AM
- community & culture
On the Day of Hungarian Culture, January 22, the Petőfi Literary Museum (PIM) and its member institutions, the Ady Memorial Museum, the Fairy Tale Museum, the Kassák Museum, the Museum of the Hungarian Language and the Kazinczy Ferenc Museum, can be visited free of charge.
'Culture Connects Us' - Current Culture Day Expands to Week-Long Celebration
- 19 Jan 2026 9:10 AM
- community & culture
Hungarian Culture Day will now span an entire week and adopt a distinct identity, unifying events across the Carpathian Basin, Magdolna Zavogyán, state secretary for culture, said at a press conference in the Hungarian National Museum.
Balaton Wineries Shine Again at Wine Grand Prix in Hungary
- 12 Jan 2026 8:22 AM
- food & drink
The Hungarian Wine Writers’ Circle (MBK) has announced the winners of its annual Grand Prix, with Lake Balaton’s wine regions once again claiming the top honours. In the white wine category, the 2024 Kéknyelű from Bálint Földi (Badacsony) took the top spot, while the 2021 Peregrina blend from Zelna Winery (Balatonfüred) was named the best red.
Coldest & Snowiest Winter in Hungary Since 2012 - Quick Comparisons & Warnings
- 7 Jan 2026 10:10 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
Hungary is experiencing its coldest and snowiest winter since 2012, according to meteorological website Időkép.