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Fireworks & Hungarian Flavours On 20 August In Budapest
- 19 Aug 2014 10:10 AM
- community & culture
As always in Budapest, and nationwide in Hungary, there are a great number of colorful state programs on August 20, Hungary’s national holiday. In 2014 for the first time, the MoD National Event Management Office is responsible for organizing the series of events. Read on for details of this special day in Hungary's capital.
Fireworks In Budapest, 20 August 2014
- 19 Aug 2014 4:00 AM
- entertainment
On 20 August 2014, between 9 – 9.30 pm, fireworks will be launched from four sites (three barges and the Chain Bridge) to create the traditional ceremonial 'play of lights' in the Hungarian capital. The best downtown viewing area is on the Danube bank between Petőfi and Margaret Bridge, said an official spokesperson. Check out a video from last year below...
Hungarians Abroad Were Granted Eleven Awards
- 19 Aug 2014 4:00 AM
- community & culture
Ten organisations and an elderly lady received the award for their work for Hungarian communities abroad at a ceremony held in Parliament on Tuesday to mark the August 20 national holiday. Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén highlighted the unity and integrity of the Hungarian nation.
New Section Of Cycling Trail Of Iron Curtain Inaugurated In Hungary
- 19 Aug 2014 4:00 AM
- getting around
A new section of the Iron Curtain cycling trail was inaugurated by Hungarian and Austrian politicians on Tuesday, the day marking the 25th anniversary of the Pan- European Picnic in western Hungary. Organised by the opposition, the picnic took place at Sopronpuszta close to the Austrian border on this day 25 years ago. The event paved the way for the fall of the Iron Curtain.
Fradi Family Holiday: The Eagle Sculpture Has Been Inaugurated In Budapest
- 18 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
As long as the FTC in not playing on international level, we cannot speak of the rise of Hungarian football, emphasized Mayor István Tarlós in his ceremonial speech during the inauguration of the Eagle sculpture, which was held as part of the Fradi Family Holiday. The mayor expressed his hope that the 15 ton sculpture with its 16 meter wingspan will become the new popular sight of Budapest.
415 000 Szitizens At Sziget Festival In Budapest – Together!
- 18 Aug 2014 3:00 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival has attracted a record weekly crowd of 415 000 this year. Passes were sold out already before the start of the event and on Thursday there was full house with 85 000 fans on the island. The festival keeps on using the ‘Island of Freedom’ as its slogan and even more efforts were put into the improvement of the visual experience around the festival site.
Hungarian Ministry Of Interior Launches Campaign To Combat Human Trafficking
- 15 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's Ministry of Interior has launched a campaign against human trafficking in cooperation with five embassies, Krisztina Berta, Deputy State Secretary for EU and International affairs and national coordinator of the anti-human trafficking campaign announced on Wednesday.
Hungary’s Defense Minister, New Gov’t Office To Oversee National Holidays
- 14 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Considering Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent pledge to create a workfare state, it may seem odd that Hungarians are to get a slew of new national holidays. However, the 11 new days “of elevated importance” will mean state-coordinated celebrations, but no extra days off work.
Hungary’s Fidesz Official’s Personal Website A Little Too Personal
- 14 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- tech
The website of the Fidesz state secretary for agriculture Róbert Zsigó was hacked in April 2013 and diverted visitors to a hardcore porn website for over a year, Blikk has discovered. After the tabloid informed the state secretariat of this, it deleted the site, saying the politician had been the “victim of a bad joke or an organized attack”.
Fireworks & Hungarian Flavours On 20 August In Budapest
- 19 Aug 2014 10:10 AM
- community & culture
As always in Budapest, and nationwide in Hungary, there are a great number of colorful state programs on August 20, Hungary’s national holiday. In 2014 for the first time, the MoD National Event Management Office is responsible for organizing the series of events. Read on for details of this special day in Hungary's capital.
Fireworks In Budapest, 20 August 2014
- 19 Aug 2014 4:00 AM
- entertainment
On 20 August 2014, between 9 – 9.30 pm, fireworks will be launched from four sites (three barges and the Chain Bridge) to create the traditional ceremonial 'play of lights' in the Hungarian capital. The best downtown viewing area is on the Danube bank between Petőfi and Margaret Bridge, said an official spokesperson. Check out a video from last year below...
Hungarians Abroad Were Granted Eleven Awards
- 19 Aug 2014 4:00 AM
- community & culture
Ten organisations and an elderly lady received the award for their work for Hungarian communities abroad at a ceremony held in Parliament on Tuesday to mark the August 20 national holiday. Addressing the ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister Zsolt Semjén highlighted the unity and integrity of the Hungarian nation.
New Section Of Cycling Trail Of Iron Curtain Inaugurated In Hungary
- 19 Aug 2014 4:00 AM
- getting around
A new section of the Iron Curtain cycling trail was inaugurated by Hungarian and Austrian politicians on Tuesday, the day marking the 25th anniversary of the Pan- European Picnic in western Hungary. Organised by the opposition, the picnic took place at Sopronpuszta close to the Austrian border on this day 25 years ago. The event paved the way for the fall of the Iron Curtain.
Fradi Family Holiday: The Eagle Sculpture Has Been Inaugurated In Budapest
- 18 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
As long as the FTC in not playing on international level, we cannot speak of the rise of Hungarian football, emphasized Mayor István Tarlós in his ceremonial speech during the inauguration of the Eagle sculpture, which was held as part of the Fradi Family Holiday. The mayor expressed his hope that the 15 ton sculpture with its 16 meter wingspan will become the new popular sight of Budapest.
415 000 Szitizens At Sziget Festival In Budapest – Together!
- 18 Aug 2014 3:00 AM
- entertainment
Sziget Festival has attracted a record weekly crowd of 415 000 this year. Passes were sold out already before the start of the event and on Thursday there was full house with 85 000 fans on the island. The festival keeps on using the ‘Island of Freedom’ as its slogan and even more efforts were put into the improvement of the visual experience around the festival site.
Hungarian Ministry Of Interior Launches Campaign To Combat Human Trafficking
- 15 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's Ministry of Interior has launched a campaign against human trafficking in cooperation with five embassies, Krisztina Berta, Deputy State Secretary for EU and International affairs and national coordinator of the anti-human trafficking campaign announced on Wednesday.
Hungary’s Defense Minister, New Gov’t Office To Oversee National Holidays
- 14 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Considering Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s recent pledge to create a workfare state, it may seem odd that Hungarians are to get a slew of new national holidays. However, the 11 new days “of elevated importance” will mean state-coordinated celebrations, but no extra days off work.
Hungary’s Fidesz Official’s Personal Website A Little Too Personal
- 14 Aug 2014 9:00 AM
- tech
The website of the Fidesz state secretary for agriculture Róbert Zsigó was hacked in April 2013 and diverted visitors to a hardcore porn website for over a year, Blikk has discovered. After the tabloid informed the state secretariat of this, it deleted the site, saying the politician had been the “victim of a bad joke or an organized attack”.