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Hungarian Post Issues Lunar New Year Stamp Sheet Honouring the Year of the Snake

Hungarian Post has released its twelfth and final Chinese Zodiac stamp sheet, celebrating the Year of the Snake. The series, marking 12 years of honouring the Lunar New Year, underscores the enduring friendship between Hungary and China….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 21.01.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Inauguration of US Presidents: A Brief History

President Donald Trump is set to take office for the second time in Washington, D.C. today, 20 January. However, 20 January was not the original inauguration date. In fact, the first inauguration of George Washington was not even held in…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 20.01.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Karst Wonderland Aggtelek National Park Celebrates 40 Years of Nature Protection

Aggtelek National Park, Hungary’s first protected area dedicated to geological and karst formations, marks its 40th anniversary in 2025. Throughout the year, special tours, events, and celebrations will showcase its natural wonders and conservation achievements….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 20.01.2025
Benedictine Sisters of Mary College meeting with the internationally renowned architect, Marcel Breuer, in the early design process of their campus and monastery in 1950.
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, OPINION

The Brutalist: Who Is the Real László Toth?

The protagonist of the 2024 film The Brutalist is brilliant architect László Toth, who leaves Hungary in the aftermath of the Holocaust to rebuild his life in the United States. While Toth never existed, his character is based on two…
  • Gavin Haynes
  • ‎ —‎ 19.01.2025
Members of a People's Court Council attend an execution in the courtyard of the Capital City Court of Law in Markó Street, Budapest on 12 March 1946.
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Victim or War Criminal? A Woman Before the People’s Court in 1946

People’s Courts were special judicial bodies in Hungary set up after WWII, operating between February 1945 and 1 April 1950, established primarily for the purpose of prosecuting war criminals. However, they became the controversial instrument of a regime change originally…
  • László Bernát Veszprémy
  • ‎ —‎ 19.01.2025
Detail of the secco painted by Vilmos Aba-Novák, decorating the mausoleum of Stephen I
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Székesfehérvár: To This Day, the Sacred City of the Hungarian Kings

‘After the expulsion of the Turks, Fehérvár could not regain its medieval importance…It was the festive year of St Stephen in 1938 that restored the town to its status as the number one St Stephen’s memorial site. The newly completed…
  • László Veszprémy
  • ‎ —‎ 19.01.2025
A burnt out Russian T-34/85 tank in Budapest in 1956/Fortepan
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

From Revolutionary to Informant — A Story from the Post–1956 Era

How did a Jewish 1956 revolutionary become an informant in the Kádár regime, even reporting on his own wife? A tragic story with unexpected twists and turns from the era of retaliation after the revolution….
  • László Bernát Veszprémy
  • ‎ —‎ 18.01.2025
Katalin Karikó in the laboratory of the Department of Molecular and Analytical Chemistry of the University of Szeged on 14 October 2023.
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó Turns 70 Today — Happy Birthday!

Katalin Karikó received the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023 for her contributions to developing the COVID-19 vaccination. The great Hungarian American biochemist, who is currently teaching at the University of Szeged in her home country of Hungary,…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 17.01.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Woke City Councillor Refuses to Show Up to Job After Being ‘Misgendered’

City Councilor Thu Nguyen in Worcester, Massachusetts has been refusing to show up to meetings in person despite the urging of Mayor Joseph Petty. She claims she feels ‘unsafe’ due to the transphobia of other Council members who have misgendered…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 17.01.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY

Budapest Zoo Welcomes Over 1.3 Million Visitors in 2024

In 2024, the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden reached a milestone, welcoming over 1.1 million visitors at its City Park location—the highest since 2003. Including the Margitsziget Petting Zoo, the total attendance soared to over 1.3 million, reflecting remarkable growth….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 17.01.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungary Launches Reintegration Project for Prisoners

Hungary’s new reintegration project aims to help prisoners successfully rejoin society. With over 835 participants already engaged, the initiative offers vocational training, rehabilitation, and support to reduce reoffending and foster social inclusion….
  • Ádám Bráder
  • ‎ —‎ 17.01.2025
  • CULTURE & SOCIETY, CURRENT

Hungary Helps Builds Church at Christ’s Baptism Site in Jordan

Hungary Helps, a humanitarian aid programme launched by the Hungarian government in 2017, has recently funded the construction of a new church at the site of Jesus Christ’s baptism by the Jordan River in Jordan. Hungary Helps focuses on oppressed…
  • Márton Losonczi
  • ‎ —‎ 16.01.2025
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CULTURE & SOCIETY

Bread of Hungarians Programme Reaches Thousands of Hungarians in the Carpathian Basin and Beyond
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Bread of Hungarians Programme Reaches Thousands of Hungarians in the Carpathian Basin and Beyond

The charity event was organized by the Bread of Hungarians Foundation, the National Chamber of Agriculture, and the Hungarian Association of Farmers’ Circles and Agricultural Cooperatives, reaching 19 counties and 15 organizations beyond the borders, with nearly 500 organizations receiving flour donations. Representatives of the beneficiaries also received certificates of support and symbolic sacks of the Bread of the Hungarians flour.

Ádám Bráder
13.11.2023
Flow: Mihály Csíkszentmihályi and the Recipe for a Happy Life
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Flow: Mihály Csíkszentmihályi and the Recipe for a Happy Life

Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, a Széchenyi Prize winning Hungarian American psychologist, is best known for his theory of ‘flow’, a mental state that is the key to a harmonious and contented life.

Lili Zemplényi
13.11.2023
Hezbollah-lite of Yemen: The History and Ideology of the Houthi Movement
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hezbollah-lite of Yemen: The History and Ideology of the Houthi Movement

The Houthi movement of Yemen has recently declared its support for Hamas in the Gaza conflict. What connects the Houthis, Hezbollah and Hamas is their backing by Iran.

Péter Sasvári
10.11.2023
European Art Cinema Day Draws Attention to the Diversity of Filmmaking Starting on Sunday
CULTURE & SOCIETY

European Art Cinema Day Draws Attention to the Diversity of Filmmaking Starting on Sunday

There will be over a hundred screenings held under the event’s umbrella at 29 locations across the country. On this day, the eight art cinemas in Budapest and the 21 art cinemas in the countryside will offer a unique selection of films, giving the audience the opportunity to see them weeks or even months before their national premieres.

Ádám Bráder
10.11.2023
Hungarian Society of Oncologists’ 35th Congress Starts Today
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Society of Oncologists’ 35th Congress Starts Today

The event will be taking place from 9–11 November at the Budapest Congress Center. The latest innovations will be discussed by experts in all fields of oncology, from surgical, medicinal, and radiation therapy to the all-important prevention and screening.

Márton Losonczi
09.11.2023
The Harmonical Symbiosis of Innovation and Art: Zsolnay Porcelain and Ceramic
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Harmonical Symbiosis of Innovation and Art: Zsolnay Porcelain and Ceramic

The Zsolnay family’s tireless effort to innovate made the company one of the most successful manufacturers of the Astro-Hungarian times and Zsolnay ceramics and tiles continue to adorn buildings across the country to this day. The brand is not past its prime: Zsolnay products in fact sell for record prices these days.

Lili Zemplényi
09.11.2023
Celebrating the Season: Várkert Bazaar’s Advent Extravaganza Unveiled
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Celebrating the Season: Várkert Bazaar’s Advent Extravaganza Unveiled

With the Advent period nearing, the traditional series of programmes at the Várkert Bazaar will make sure that visitors, adults and children alike, get into the Christmas spirit while also learning about traditional Hungarian customs and cuisine.

Ádám Bráder
09.11.2023
The Fate of the Uprising: 1956 between November and May
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Fate of the Uprising: 1956 between November and May

The events of the 1956 Revolution are quite well-known, at least in Hungary, as far as the beginning of it and the period of its brief triumph are concerned. What is less known is that the revolution was not fully suppressed on the day of the Soviet invasion on 4 November. Active, armed resistance lasted until 11 November, and civil disobedience, as well as sporadic outbursts of rebellion kept the Soviets from stabilizing their rule until the late spring of the next year.

Péter Sasvári
09.11.2023
Cluj Embraces the National Animation Festival with Hungarian-Dubbed Films for the Second Year
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Cluj Embraces the National Animation Festival with Hungarian-Dubbed Films for the Second Year

The event, spanning two weekends, will be hosted by the cinemas operated by the municipality located in the two major city neighbourhoods. On 11–12 November, children can watch Hungarian cartoons at the Dacia Cinema, while on 18–19 November, it will be the Marasti Cinema’s turn.

Ádám Bráder
08.11.2023
Hungarian Red Wine Receives Highest Ever Ranking in the Country, Among the Best in the World
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungarian Red Wine Receives Highest Ever Ranking in the Country, Among the Best in the World

The Egerszalók vineyard’s top wine, the 2018 vintage Agapé Bikavér, received the highest-ever score for a Hungarian dry red wine, 98 points, as reported by the winery’s website.

Ádám Bráder
08.11.2023
Ukraine Not a Very Corrupt Country, Zelensky’s Aide Says
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Ukraine Not a Very Corrupt Country, Zelensky’s Aide Says

In a recent interview with POLITICO, Zelensky’s chief of staff Andrii Yermak stated that it is unacceptable that some of Europe’s leaders and citizens are fatigued by the conflict in Ukraine. It is no coincidence that war fatigue was mentioned, as Russian prank callers recently extracted a statement to that effect from Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.

Levente László Greczula
07.11.2023
Hungary Establishes Demographic Roundtable to Become a Country of Growing Population  
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary Establishes Demographic Roundtable to Become a Country of Growing Population  

Katalin Novák stressed that the roundtable is not a government agency. Its members will make recommendations to the government and ‘encourage people to contribute to the dialogue,’ she explained. The roundtable comprises representatives of the private and public spheres, as well as the scientific community.

Ádám Bráder
07.11.2023
Street in Astana, Kazakhstan Named After Hungarian Poet Sándor Petőfi
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Street in Astana, Kazakhstan Named After Hungarian Poet Sándor Petőfi

Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó of Hungary took part in the inaugural ceremony for Astana’s newly renamed Petőfi Street, calling the gesture a profound sign of respect from the Kazakh people towards Hungary.

Márton Losonczi
04.11.2023
4 November: The Day the Revolution Was Crushed
CULTURE & SOCIETY

4 November: The Day the Revolution Was Crushed

On 4 November 1956, the fate of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was sealed as Soviet troops entered the country to crush the uprising.

Péter Sasvári
04.11.2023
The ‘Hungarian Suicide Song,’ Gloomy Sunday, and the Man Behind It, Rezső Seress
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The ‘Hungarian Suicide Song,’ Gloomy Sunday, and the Man Behind It, Rezső Seress

Gloomy Sunday, which became to be known as the ‘Hungarian Suicide Song’ was originally released in 1933. The words were written by poet László Jávor, while the music was composed by Rezső Seress, born 124 years ago today. Seress ended up taking his own life himself, at age 68.

Márton Losonczi
03.11.2023
Science Unleashed: The 20th Annual Hungarian Science Festival Begins on Friday
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Science Unleashed: The 20th Annual Hungarian Science Festival Begins on Friday

The Hungarian Science Festival has been organized since 2003, commemorating the fact that on 3 November 1825, István Széchenyi offered one year’s income from his estates to establish the Society of Scholars, which is considered the predecessor of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences (MTA).

Ádám Bráder
02.11.2023
Discover Pancho Arena Set to Host Israeli National Team
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Discover Pancho Arena Set to Host Israeli National Team

Since the stadium is located within a rural community, the impact of its external facades may be limited. However, its internal architecture, expressed through elements such as soaring roof extensions that break the monotony of the exterior shell, creates an intimate and captivating atmosphere. These glimpses into the arena’s interior offer an enticing taste of the intense battles happening on the ‘pitch.’

Ádám Bráder
02.11.2023
Nearly 100,000 Foreigners Live in Budapest, Central Statistical Office Reveals
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Nearly 100,000 Foreigners Live in Budapest, Central Statistical Office Reveals

The largest national minority living in the capital city is the Chinese; while the outbreak of the Russo-Ukrainian war led to the Ukrainians becoming the second largest minority in Budapest.

Márton Losonczi
02.11.2023
What is Hezbollah, and Why is it Battling Israel?
CULTURE & SOCIETY

What is Hezbollah, and Why is it Battling Israel?

The recent outbreak of violence in the Middle East may soon lead to the opening of another front, where Israel would clash with Hezbollah. But what is this Lebanese Shia organization, and how did it come to be?

Péter Sasvári
02.11.2023
A Fatal Case of Empathy — Hungary and the UN, 1956–1963
CULTURE & SOCIETY

A Fatal Case of Empathy — Hungary and the UN, 1956–1963

When the Soviet intervention against the Hungarian Revolution was placed on the agenda of the UN Security Council, the Soviets immediately vetoed it: their argument was that it was no more than a ‘reactionary uprising’ supported by the US. The French, meanwhile, were of the view that not only the UN Charter had been contravened in Hungary, but also the Paris Peace Treaties, and even the Warsaw Pact that served the legal foundation for the invasion. On the other hand, the United Kingdom questioned whether the use of Soviet military forces stationed in Hungary under a valid treaty and at the behest of the Hungarian government could even be called an intervention at all.

András Nagy
01.11.2023
The Feast of All Saints: An Inspiration for All of Us
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Feast of All Saints: An Inspiration for All of Us

It was Pope Gregory III (731-741) who formally instituted the feast of All Saints on 1 November when he consecrated a chapel to all the martyrs in Saint Peter’s Basilica in Rome; he then required the Feast of All Saints to be observed annually. Surprisingly, this celebration was originally confined to the Diocese of Rome. It was not until Pope Gregory IV (827-844) assumed the Throne of St Peter that the feast was extended to the entire Church on that day.

Fr. Mario Alexis Portella
01.11.2023
The Life and Legacy of István Pásztor — A Great Witness of Hungarian–Serbian Reconciliation
CULTURE & SOCIETY

The Life and Legacy of István Pásztor — A Great Witness of Hungarian–Serbian Reconciliation

On the day before Pásztor’s death, the commemoration of the Vojvodina massacre of ethnic Hungarians in WWII took place in Csurog on Sunday, 29 October.

Márton Losonczi
31.10.2023
Celebrating Sándor Petőfi in the Partium — New Statue Erected to the Great Hungarian Poet in Szatmárnémeti
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Celebrating Sándor Petőfi in the Partium — New Statue Erected to the Great Hungarian Poet in Szatmárnémeti

Zsolt Semjén, in front of nearly a thousand people at the István Square inauguration ceremony, spoke about how Petőfi’s worldview, which was built on folk-national values and Hungarian interests, has withstood the test of time. He emphasized that this vision continues to resonate with new generations today.

Ádám Bráder
31.10.2023
Hungary 365 Photo Contest Receives Record Number of Submissions
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Hungary 365 Photo Contest Receives Record Number of Submissions

5,500 photographers, amateurs and professionals alike, submitted a total of 44,000 images to this year’s Hungary 365 photo contest, more than ever before. Winners will be awarded in five different categories this year.

Márton Losonczi
31.10.2023
Football and Fifty-Six: Identity and Restoration
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Football and Fifty-Six: Identity and Restoration

‘The speed and eagerness with which Hungarian clubs sought to return to their old identities, with all the loyalties and connections they represented, demonstrated the power of these emotional and social meanings. And it was just as clearly a mark of the utter failure of the Party to co-opt and utilise the power of football for its own purposes. The Party abandoned the micro-management of football, paralleling its wider realisation after 1956 that, while its authority was still non- negotiable, it could and would not protect and justify it through the politicisation of society or the ideological mobilisation of the people.’

David A. J. Reynolds
31.10.2023
Halloween, All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day — The Days of Allhallowtide
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Halloween, All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day — The Days of Allhallowtide

Albeit Hungary does not traditionally celebrate Halloween in its North American sense, the connection between the Hungarian commemoration of the dead and Halloween is stronger than one might think.

Georgii Karpenko
31.10.2023
Reformation Day — The Message of ‘Semper Reformanda’
CULTURE & SOCIETY

Reformation Day — The Message of ‘Semper Reformanda’

Protestantism has been inextricably intertwined with Hungarian national consciousness and thirst for freedom. The Hungarian Protestant Bible translators made the Scripture accessible to Hungarians in their mother tongue, and also contributed to the development and preservation of the language. Practising Protestantism was also in defiance of the Catholic Habsburgs and Austria: Protestants were willing to suffer martyrdom rather than renounce their faith, as the fate of the Hungarian Protestant galley slaves demonstrates.

Hungarian Conservative
31.10.2023
300-Year-Old Catholic Church Renovated in Tárnok
CULTURE & SOCIETY

300-Year-Old Catholic Church Renovated in Tárnok

To mark the completion of the renovation of the Roman Catholic church, built in 1737, a mass was celebrated by Bishop of Székesfehérvár Antal Spányi. In his remarks at the Tárnok church, State Secretary Miklós Soltész lauded the collaborative effort that made the renovation project possible.

Márton Losonczi
30.10.2023
‘Women should value interdependence’ — Mary Harrington on Feminism
CULTURE & SOCIETY

‘Women should value interdependence’ — Mary Harrington on Feminism

The famous British unorthodox feminist, Mary Harrington recently visited Budapest to talk about ‘reactionary feminism’ and progress at a Danube Institute event.

Lili Zemplényi
30.10.2023
In Memoriam Gyula Tellér — An Obituary by Balázs Fekete
CULTURE & SOCIETY

In Memoriam Gyula Tellér — An Obituary by Balázs Fekete

‘For Gyula Tellér, humanity, nation, education, and critical thinking were the core values. First and foremost, he believed in humanity, as well as in civilization and its achievement. He believed in the human being as an individual who is able to contribute to society, and who takes responsibility for his own actions.la

Péter Sasvári
29.10.2023
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