422 result(s) for tribute
1956 Through Eyes Of Western Diplomats Exhibition In Budapest
- 28 Oct 2016 12:50 PM
- community & culture
An exhibition and associated website presenting Hungary’s 1956 revolution from the perspective of western diplomats opened at the British embassy. Britain’s ambassador Iain Lindsay said at a related press event that the job of the British diplomats and their Hungarian and British colleagues had been to observe and document the events taking place on the street at the time.
Events On 23 October Are About Heroism, Tribute & Freedom
- 21 Oct 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
At a press conference, MoD Parliamentary State Secretary Tamás Vargha stated that heroism, tribute and freedom will be the central ideas of the commemoration organized for the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight.
Events In Budapest On 23 October
- 21 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On 23 October 1956, the revolt against Soviet occupation and Communist repression began as a demonstration of university students in Budapest. After the student demonstrations, hundreds of thousands outside the House of Parliament listened to Imre Nagy’s speech in which he promised reforms. The bloody volley shot into the unarmed crowd at the building of the Hungarian Radio resulted in the growth ...
Balog Marks 1956 Anniversary At Ceremony In Berlin
- 20 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Zoltán Balog, Hungary’s human resources minister, attended a ceremony marking the upcoming anniversary of the 1956 anti-Soviet revolution at Berlin’s Konzerthaus. At the ceremony organised by the Hungarian Embassy, the minister thanked Germany for its solidarity with the people who fled Hungary after the failed uprising.
Good Friday To Become Non-Working Holiday
- 15 Oct 2016 9:01 AM
- community & culture
Good Friday is to be declared a non-working holiday in Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced at the 1956 memorial meeting of the synod of Hungarian Reformed Churches on Friday. Orbán said next year’s 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation in Europe would be the right time to help believers celebrate Good Friday by declaring it a non-working holiday.
Centre Of Budapest District Named After Former President Göncz
- 28 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The centre of Budapest’s 13th district has been named after Árpád Göncz, Hungary’s first postcommunist president between 1990 and 2000, in a ceremony on Tuesday. Addressing the event, Mayor József Tóth said that with this move the municipality wanted to pay tribute to President Göncz’s ideals, philosophy and lifetime achievements, a personality who served the cause of the public throughout his ...
The 2016/17 Season Of The Hungarian National Ballet
- 15 Sep 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The only classical ballet company of Hungary, the Hungarian National Ballet (resident at the Hungarian State Opera) is proud to announce its 2016/17 season. With over 120 performances throughout the season, fans of classical balett and contemporary dance performances are offered a wide selection in popular repertoire pieces and new productions at the Opera House and the Erkel Theatre.
Sziget Festival Opens Weds With Rihanna, Muse, Manu Chao In Lineup
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Sziget Festival, held on a Danube island in Budapest, opens on Wednesday with Rihanna, the Muse and Manu Chao featuring in its line-up, the organisers said. Besides Rihanna, whose concert on Thursday has been sold out, David Guetta, the Chemical Brothers, Sia and Noel Gallagher will also bring their acts during the week-long festival.
American Car Festival, 4 – 7 August, Komárom In Hungary
- 4 Aug 2016 2:50 AM
- entertainment
US Cars from the 30's until today. 1500 vehicles, lots of programs, more than 20.000 visitors. Visitors come with their USA Car from Hungary, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland and more...
1956 Through Eyes Of Western Diplomats Exhibition In Budapest
- 28 Oct 2016 12:50 PM
- community & culture
An exhibition and associated website presenting Hungary’s 1956 revolution from the perspective of western diplomats opened at the British embassy. Britain’s ambassador Iain Lindsay said at a related press event that the job of the British diplomats and their Hungarian and British colleagues had been to observe and document the events taking place on the street at the time.
Events On 23 October Are About Heroism, Tribute & Freedom
- 21 Oct 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
At a press conference, MoD Parliamentary State Secretary Tamás Vargha stated that heroism, tribute and freedom will be the central ideas of the commemoration organized for the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight.
Events In Budapest On 23 October
- 21 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On 23 October 1956, the revolt against Soviet occupation and Communist repression began as a demonstration of university students in Budapest. After the student demonstrations, hundreds of thousands outside the House of Parliament listened to Imre Nagy’s speech in which he promised reforms. The bloody volley shot into the unarmed crowd at the building of the Hungarian Radio resulted in the growth ...
Balog Marks 1956 Anniversary At Ceremony In Berlin
- 20 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
Zoltán Balog, Hungary’s human resources minister, attended a ceremony marking the upcoming anniversary of the 1956 anti-Soviet revolution at Berlin’s Konzerthaus. At the ceremony organised by the Hungarian Embassy, the minister thanked Germany for its solidarity with the people who fled Hungary after the failed uprising.
Good Friday To Become Non-Working Holiday
- 15 Oct 2016 9:01 AM
- community & culture
Good Friday is to be declared a non-working holiday in Hungary, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced at the 1956 memorial meeting of the synod of Hungarian Reformed Churches on Friday. Orbán said next year’s 500th anniversary of the start of the Protestant Reformation in Europe would be the right time to help believers celebrate Good Friday by declaring it a non-working holiday.
Centre Of Budapest District Named After Former President Göncz
- 28 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The centre of Budapest’s 13th district has been named after Árpád Göncz, Hungary’s first postcommunist president between 1990 and 2000, in a ceremony on Tuesday. Addressing the event, Mayor József Tóth said that with this move the municipality wanted to pay tribute to President Göncz’s ideals, philosophy and lifetime achievements, a personality who served the cause of the public throughout his ...
The 2016/17 Season Of The Hungarian National Ballet
- 15 Sep 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
The only classical ballet company of Hungary, the Hungarian National Ballet (resident at the Hungarian State Opera) is proud to announce its 2016/17 season. With over 120 performances throughout the season, fans of classical balett and contemporary dance performances are offered a wide selection in popular repertoire pieces and new productions at the Opera House and the Erkel Theatre.
Sziget Festival Opens Weds With Rihanna, Muse, Manu Chao In Lineup
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The Sziget Festival, held on a Danube island in Budapest, opens on Wednesday with Rihanna, the Muse and Manu Chao featuring in its line-up, the organisers said. Besides Rihanna, whose concert on Thursday has been sold out, David Guetta, the Chemical Brothers, Sia and Noel Gallagher will also bring their acts during the week-long festival.
American Car Festival, 4 – 7 August, Komárom In Hungary
- 4 Aug 2016 2:50 AM
- entertainment
US Cars from the 30's until today. 1500 vehicles, lots of programs, more than 20.000 visitors. Visitors come with their USA Car from Hungary, Austria, Germany, Slovakia, Switzerland, Belgium, Poland and more...