An American sailor of Hungarian origin served on the Coral Sea, perhaps as a helmsman. He was probably the one to come up with the idea that the money originally collected for the crew’s Christmas presents be given to Hungarian…
‘We aim to draft a manifesto that sheds light on an alternative kind of capitalism—primarily beneficial for domestic business circles—which we refer to as “inclusive capitalism”. It is important to emphasize that our goal is not solely to outline inclusive…
In recent years the real estate market in Budapest has seen dramatic price increases. The price of newly built flats rose by 13.9 per cent within a year, reaching an average of 3,260 euros per square metre in 2023. Rental…
Esteban Vajda Széchenyi, born in 1923 as István Vajda in Nagykőrös, Hungary, was a prominent member of the Villa Rica community in the Central Jungle of Peru. Although he found a new home in the South American country, he preserved…
The city, county, and military leadership got together in Székesfehérvár, Hungary to pay their respects to the fallen men and women of the Hungarian Defence Forces on All Saints’ Day, 1 November. Multiple wreath-laying ceremonies took place in different locations…
‘The significance of All Saints’ Day extends beyond the flickering candle flames in cemeteries; it is a time for reflection—reflecting on our lives and remembering not only our departed loved ones but also the saints whom we may overlook at…
The Museum of Ethnography is set to present a special musical–literary programme series in collaboration with the band Anima Sound System this November and December. Featuring Zsolt Prieger and folk singer Bori Magyar, the performances promise a unique cultural experience…
The atrium of the Justus Lipsius building in Brussels, Belgium, the old headquarters of the Council, is hosting an exhibition of great Hungarian inventions in honour of the Hungarian presidency. The items on display include Ányos Jedlik’s dynamo, Dávid Schwarz’s…
Hungary’s largest-ever village tree planting initiative, led by the Ministry of Agriculture, has reached a new milestone as 6,000 trees are to be planted this autumn across 317 communities. With 56,000 trees planted since 2020, the project aims to boost…
From 29 November to 1 December, Art Weekend Budapest will bring art lovers on guided tours through more than thirty venues across the city, with a central theme exploring movement and motion. Free 15-20 minute exhibitions and talks await visitors…
