58 result(s) for public service in Community & Culture
State Education in Hungary 'Dysfunctional Since 2016' - Overhaul Pledged
- 31 Jul 2026 6:22 AM
- community & culture
The education and children's affairs ministry has concluded a comprehensive review on school operator KLIK and school districts, and established that the previous government had rebuilt an overly centralised school administration model that "was proven to be dysfunctional by 2016," the ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
Insider's Guide: Getting Married as an Expat in Hungary
- 21 Jul 2026 8:33 AM
- community & culture
With its many romantic locations and competitive cost options, Hungary is a great place for expats to get married. The legal process is pretty straightforward, provided you meet the necessary requirements.
Insider's Guide: Retiring in Hungary - Essential Intel for Expats
- 16 Jul 2026 9:55 AM
- community & culture
Hungary has become an increasingly attractive destination for international retirees looking to enjoy affordable living costs in an attractive central European location.
Night of the Museums Returns with Hundreds of Venues Across Hungary
- 18 Jun 2026 9:54 AM
- community & culture
Hungary’s annual Museums Night is set to return on 20 June, with hundreds of participating museums and cultural venues preparing thousands of programmes across the country.
'Communist Prisons' Exhibition Shines Light on Political Police in Hungary from 1944-90
- 11 Jun 2026 8:55 AM
- community & culture
On display until 30 August. A compelling new multimedia exhibition has opened at the Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center, offering a deep examination of the Hungarian penal system during the Rákosi and early Kádár regimes.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Nobel Laureate Kariko Receives George Washington Award
- 7 May 2026 5:49 AM
- community & culture
The American Hungarian Foundation (AHF) has recognized Nobel Prize winner Katalin Karikó with the prestigious George Washington Award. The announcement was made by the University of Szeged following the Hungarian American Coalition's gala, which also marked the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
Labour Day in Hungary: Shop Closures & Long Weekend Tips
- 28 Apr 2026 1:40 PM
- community & culture
May 1st (Labour Day) falls on a Friday this year, giving most people in Hungary a three-day long weekend. As it is a national public holiday, the majority of shops across the country will be closed.
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.
State Education in Hungary 'Dysfunctional Since 2016' - Overhaul Pledged
- 31 Jul 2026 6:22 AM
- community & culture
The education and children's affairs ministry has concluded a comprehensive review on school operator KLIK and school districts, and established that the previous government had rebuilt an overly centralised school administration model that "was proven to be dysfunctional by 2016," the ministry said in a statement on Thursday.
Insider's Guide: Getting Married as an Expat in Hungary
- 21 Jul 2026 8:33 AM
- community & culture
With its many romantic locations and competitive cost options, Hungary is a great place for expats to get married. The legal process is pretty straightforward, provided you meet the necessary requirements.
Insider's Guide: Retiring in Hungary - Essential Intel for Expats
- 16 Jul 2026 9:55 AM
- community & culture
Hungary has become an increasingly attractive destination for international retirees looking to enjoy affordable living costs in an attractive central European location.
Night of the Museums Returns with Hundreds of Venues Across Hungary
- 18 Jun 2026 9:54 AM
- community & culture
Hungary’s annual Museums Night is set to return on 20 June, with hundreds of participating museums and cultural venues preparing thousands of programmes across the country.
'Communist Prisons' Exhibition Shines Light on Political Police in Hungary from 1944-90
- 11 Jun 2026 8:55 AM
- community & culture
On display until 30 August. A compelling new multimedia exhibition has opened at the Robert Capa Contemporary Photography Center, offering a deep examination of the Hungarian penal system during the Rákosi and early Kádár regimes.
Pentecost Holiday: Long Weekend in Hungary - Celebration of Traditions
- 19 May 2026 6:40 AM
- community & culture
Pentecost is a major public holiday, observed on Sunday 24 May 24 and Monday 25 May in Hungary this year. Known as Pünkösd in Hungarian and historically referred to as Whitsun in English, this Christian celebration provides a three-day weekend that is popular for excursions, cultural exploration, and experiencing rural traditions.
Nobel Laureate Kariko Receives George Washington Award
- 7 May 2026 5:49 AM
- community & culture
The American Hungarian Foundation (AHF) has recognized Nobel Prize winner Katalin Karikó with the prestigious George Washington Award. The announcement was made by the University of Szeged following the Hungarian American Coalition's gala, which also marked the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States.
Labour Day in Hungary: Shop Closures & Long Weekend Tips
- 28 Apr 2026 1:40 PM
- community & culture
May 1st (Labour Day) falls on a Friday this year, giving most people in Hungary a three-day long weekend. As it is a national public holiday, the majority of shops across the country will be closed.
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.