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Hungary, New Zealand ‘Linked By Fight Against Terrorism’
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and New Zealand are tightly bound by the fight against terrorism, Hungary’s foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, said after talks with his New Zealand counterpart, Murray McCully. Forcing back the Islamic State terrorist organisation is a common interest as “we Europeans are well aware that the more ISIS is pressed back, the lighter the immigration pressure on the continent,” Szijjártó said ...
Festival Of Folk Arts, Buda Castle, 18 - 21 August
- 18 Aug 2016 11:55 AM
- community & culture
The Festival of Folk Arts (Mesterségek Ünnepe) brings the finest Hungarian craftsmen and their work to Buda Castle from across the country. They bring a variety of different folk crafts ranging from woodcarving to egg painting. Visitors can partake in many of the activities, as well as enjoy live folk music and dance performances.
Zemplén Festival, Now On Until 21 August
- 18 Aug 2016 11:40 AM
- community & culture
The 'Zempléni Fesztivál' celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with an outstanding program of musical events. The first major festival established in the Tokaj Wine Region brings some of Hungary’s best talent together for a week and a half of music. Classical, jazz, folk, church – you’ll find something to your taste in inspired and unusual venues from castles to hunting lodges, churches to ...
Sziget Festival Sets Record At Nearly 500,000 Visitors
- 18 Aug 2016 11:35 AM
- entertainment
The week-long Sziget Festival in Budapest attracted a record number of over 490,000 visitors this year, main organiser Károly Gerendai said on Tuesday, the event’s closing day. Final figures are not yet available but the number of visitors far exceeded last year’s record of 441,000, he added.
World Humanitarian Day, 19 August
- 18 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Currently some 130 million people are in humanitarian need: distressed civilian populations, families, and refugees stricken by natural or man-made disaster or armed conflict. Children are missing out on school, and the injured and sick lack medical treatment. Countless aid workers risk their lives every day for those in need. World Humanitarian Day on 19 August is dedicated to raising awareness ...
Saint Ladislaus Memorial Year In 2017
- 18 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Saint Ladislaus (László) memorial year will start on January 1 next year, the state secretary for nation policy said. The memorial year will mark the 940th anniversary of Saint Ladislaus becoming the knight-king of Hungary and the 825th anniversary of his canonisation, János Árpád Potápi said.
Official: Budapest Plans Compact, ‘Manageable’ Olympics
- 18 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Taking its cue from the International Olympic Committee’s Agenda 2020 programme targeting mediumsize cities, Budapest plans to host a compact and manageable Olympics with a human face. “Budapest does have a chance. We are proud of participating in this competition and we intend to win it,” Balázs Fürjes, the Hungarian government official in charge of Budapest’s bid for the 2024 Games, told a ...
Hungary Ranked 33rd In Global Innovation
- 18 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary has improved its position in the global innovation index compiled by the United Nation’s World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ranking in 33rd, up two places. Among Visegrad countries only the Czech Republic in 27th place beat Hungary in the 2016 index of 128 countries.
National Holiday Events Program, 20 August
- 18 Aug 2016 1:03 AM
- community & culture
Here's a quick summary of what's officially going on this Saturday, the 'National Holiday of the Foundation of the Hungarian State'. Firstly for interest, a few facts about 'King Stephen the State Founder':
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...
Hungary, New Zealand ‘Linked By Fight Against Terrorism’
- 19 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and New Zealand are tightly bound by the fight against terrorism, Hungary’s foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, said after talks with his New Zealand counterpart, Murray McCully. Forcing back the Islamic State terrorist organisation is a common interest as “we Europeans are well aware that the more ISIS is pressed back, the lighter the immigration pressure on the continent,” Szijjártó said ...
Festival Of Folk Arts, Buda Castle, 18 - 21 August
- 18 Aug 2016 11:55 AM
- community & culture
The Festival of Folk Arts (Mesterségek Ünnepe) brings the finest Hungarian craftsmen and their work to Buda Castle from across the country. They bring a variety of different folk crafts ranging from woodcarving to egg painting. Visitors can partake in many of the activities, as well as enjoy live folk music and dance performances.
Zemplén Festival, Now On Until 21 August
- 18 Aug 2016 11:40 AM
- community & culture
The 'Zempléni Fesztivál' celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with an outstanding program of musical events. The first major festival established in the Tokaj Wine Region brings some of Hungary’s best talent together for a week and a half of music. Classical, jazz, folk, church – you’ll find something to your taste in inspired and unusual venues from castles to hunting lodges, churches to ...
Sziget Festival Sets Record At Nearly 500,000 Visitors
- 18 Aug 2016 11:35 AM
- entertainment
The week-long Sziget Festival in Budapest attracted a record number of over 490,000 visitors this year, main organiser Károly Gerendai said on Tuesday, the event’s closing day. Final figures are not yet available but the number of visitors far exceeded last year’s record of 441,000, he added.
World Humanitarian Day, 19 August
- 18 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Currently some 130 million people are in humanitarian need: distressed civilian populations, families, and refugees stricken by natural or man-made disaster or armed conflict. Children are missing out on school, and the injured and sick lack medical treatment. Countless aid workers risk their lives every day for those in need. World Humanitarian Day on 19 August is dedicated to raising awareness ...
Saint Ladislaus Memorial Year In 2017
- 18 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Saint Ladislaus (László) memorial year will start on January 1 next year, the state secretary for nation policy said. The memorial year will mark the 940th anniversary of Saint Ladislaus becoming the knight-king of Hungary and the 825th anniversary of his canonisation, János Árpád Potápi said.
Official: Budapest Plans Compact, ‘Manageable’ Olympics
- 18 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
Taking its cue from the International Olympic Committee’s Agenda 2020 programme targeting mediumsize cities, Budapest plans to host a compact and manageable Olympics with a human face. “Budapest does have a chance. We are proud of participating in this competition and we intend to win it,” Balázs Fürjes, the Hungarian government official in charge of Budapest’s bid for the 2024 Games, told a ...
Hungary Ranked 33rd In Global Innovation
- 18 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- business
Hungary has improved its position in the global innovation index compiled by the United Nation’s World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), ranking in 33rd, up two places. Among Visegrad countries only the Czech Republic in 27th place beat Hungary in the 2016 index of 128 countries.
National Holiday Events Program, 20 August
- 18 Aug 2016 1:03 AM
- community & culture
Here's a quick summary of what's officially going on this Saturday, the 'National Holiday of the Foundation of the Hungarian State'. Firstly for interest, a few facts about 'King Stephen the State Founder':
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...
Stephen The First (997–1038) was the last Grand Prince of the Hungarian Conquerors in the Carpathian Basin, and the first Christian King of Hungary, crowned by Pope Sylvester II. King ...