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Pál Schmitt, Former President of Hungary, International Olympic Committee Member
- 20 Jul 2021 10:08 AM
Born 13 May 1942, he was a successful fencer in his youth, going on to win two Olympic gold medals. Later he became a politician, and served as President of Hungary from 2010 until his resignation in 2012. Today he is one of the 100 or so active members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
'Paloznak Jazz Picnic' Near Balaton, 29 – 31 July
- 19 Jul 2021 2:46 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- entertainment
The Paloznak Jazz Picnic near Lake Balaton is set to be held between July 29 and 31 and feature saxophonist Candy Dulfer, Saya Noé, and groups like MF Robots and De Phazz, organisers said.
Xploring Hungary Video: Jeli Arboretum
- 13 Jul 2021 7:38 AM
- getting around
The Jeli Arboretum is one of the most beautiful botanical gardens not only in Hungary, but also in Europe, especially in spring (April-May), when rhododendrons bloom.
'Catalan Sounds' Concert by Rita Payés & Elisabeth Roma, Opus Jazz Club, 29 June
- 29 Jun 2021 8:04 PM
- contemporary
The 21 years old young Catalan trombonist and singer Rita Payés has lived and breathed music since she was a child thanks to her musical family. She studied piano, and later trombone which became her main instrument.
At the age of 16 she released with Chamorro her first album Joan Chamorro presents Rita Payés.
Rita has performed in some of the most venerated stages and festivals in the ...
Blue Guides in Budapest Presents Two Volumes of Short Fiction
- 23 Jun 2021 2:28 PM
- specials
Two volumes of short fiction by Miklós Bánffy, translated from the Hungarian by Thomas Sneddon. These are the first publications in the new Blue Danube imprint from Blue Guides.
'All Social Groups in Hungary Withstood Crisis', Says PM Orbán
- 10 Jun 2021 10:35 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Most people in Hungary have withstood the economic crisis linked to the pandemic, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told a business conference, adding that he could not think of a single social group that had “gone to the wall”.
On this Day, in 1920: the Treaty of Trianon Sanctioned the Dismemberment of Hungary
- 4 Jun 2021 12:27 PM
- https://kafkadesk.org/
- current affairs
On 4 June 1920, in the aftermath of World War I, the Allied Powers and Hungary signed the Treaty of Trianon, which resulted in Hungary losing two-thirds of its territory. The treaty is one of the most important events in the country’s modern history.
Xploring Hungary Video: Carriage Museum 'Kocsimúzeum', Parád
- 4 Jun 2021 4:49 AM
- getting around
The Carriage Museum is located in the so-called 'Adorned' (cifra) manorial stable, named after its splendid exterior and red marble interior. The museum introduces many curiosities, from the invention of the wheel to the fancy carriages of the aristocracy.
Xploring Hungary Video: Parád in Heves County
- 3 Jun 2021 7:05 AM
- getting around
Nestled in the scenic Mátra Mountains of northern Hungary, the charming village of Parád is a lesser-known spa town well worth exploring. Known for its rich glassmaking heritage, healing mineral waters, and picturesque natural surroundings, Parád offers a great mix of cultural history and outdoor adventure - as the video below shows.
Pál Schmitt, Former President of Hungary, International Olympic Committee Member
- 20 Jul 2021 10:08 AM
Born 13 May 1942, he was a successful fencer in his youth, going on to win two Olympic gold medals. Later he became a politician, and served as President of Hungary from 2010 until his resignation in 2012. Today he is one of the 100 or so active members of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
'Paloznak Jazz Picnic' Near Balaton, 29 – 31 July
- 19 Jul 2021 2:46 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- entertainment
The Paloznak Jazz Picnic near Lake Balaton is set to be held between July 29 and 31 and feature saxophonist Candy Dulfer, Saya Noé, and groups like MF Robots and De Phazz, organisers said.
Xploring Hungary Video: Jeli Arboretum
- 13 Jul 2021 7:38 AM
- getting around
The Jeli Arboretum is one of the most beautiful botanical gardens not only in Hungary, but also in Europe, especially in spring (April-May), when rhododendrons bloom.
'Catalan Sounds' Concert by Rita Payés & Elisabeth Roma, Opus Jazz Club, 29 June
- 29 Jun 2021 8:04 PM
- contemporary
The 21 years old young Catalan trombonist and singer Rita Payés has lived and breathed music since she was a child thanks to her musical family. She studied piano, and later trombone which became her main instrument.
At the age of 16 she released with Chamorro her first album Joan Chamorro presents Rita Payés.
Rita has performed in some of the most venerated stages and festivals in the ...
Blue Guides in Budapest Presents Two Volumes of Short Fiction
- 23 Jun 2021 2:28 PM
- specials
Two volumes of short fiction by Miklós Bánffy, translated from the Hungarian by Thomas Sneddon. These are the first publications in the new Blue Danube imprint from Blue Guides.
'All Social Groups in Hungary Withstood Crisis', Says PM Orbán
- 10 Jun 2021 10:35 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Most people in Hungary have withstood the economic crisis linked to the pandemic, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán told a business conference, adding that he could not think of a single social group that had “gone to the wall”.
On this Day, in 1920: the Treaty of Trianon Sanctioned the Dismemberment of Hungary
- 4 Jun 2021 12:27 PM
- https://kafkadesk.org/
- current affairs
On 4 June 1920, in the aftermath of World War I, the Allied Powers and Hungary signed the Treaty of Trianon, which resulted in Hungary losing two-thirds of its territory. The treaty is one of the most important events in the country’s modern history.
Xploring Hungary Video: Carriage Museum 'Kocsimúzeum', Parád
- 4 Jun 2021 4:49 AM
- getting around
The Carriage Museum is located in the so-called 'Adorned' (cifra) manorial stable, named after its splendid exterior and red marble interior. The museum introduces many curiosities, from the invention of the wheel to the fancy carriages of the aristocracy.
Xploring Hungary Video: Parád in Heves County
- 3 Jun 2021 7:05 AM
- getting around
Nestled in the scenic Mátra Mountains of northern Hungary, the charming village of Parád is a lesser-known spa town well worth exploring. Known for its rich glassmaking heritage, healing mineral waters, and picturesque natural surroundings, Parád offers a great mix of cultural history and outdoor adventure - as the video below shows.