Legendary Jazz Pianist Béla Szakcsi Lakatos Dies Béla Szakcsi Lakatos, an iconic figure of Hungarian jazz, died on Sunday morning, at the age of 79, Hungarian news... 2022.10.03.
93rd Festive Book Week Opens in Budapest One hundred and seventy-six pavilions with books from one hundred and eighty-two publishers opened the 93rd Festive Book Week on... 2022.06.10.
Legendary Actor Péter Haumann Dies at 81 Péter Haumann, a Kossuth and Jászai Mari Prize-winning actor, a full member of the Hungarian Academy of Arts, and an... 2022.05.30.
World-Renowned Ballet Dancer and Choreographer Iván Markó Dies Iván Markó, Kossuth Prize-winning dance artist, choreographer, founder, and long-time director of the Győr Ballet, has died at the age... 2022.04.21.
Former Culture Minister Görgey Dies Aged 92 Poet and author Gábor Görgey, minister of cultural heritage between 2002 and 2003, has died aged 92, the Hungarian Academy... 2022.04.11.
Hungarian State Opera House Reopens after Revamp – PHOTOS! The Hungarian State Opera House, which has undergone a major renovation, was reopened with a festive gala on Saturday evening.... 2022.03.13.
March 15: Long Weekend Programs In view of the four-day extended weekend, programs for the commemorations of the 1848/49 Revolution and War of Independence begin... 2022.03.11.
People From Ukraine Already Fleeing to Hungary As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, masses of people are reported to have left Ukraine for neighboring... 2022.02.24.
Renowned Poet and Writer Márton Kalász Dies Aged 87 Renowned poet, writer and literary translator Márton Kalász, holder of the Kossuth and József Attila prizes and full member of... 2021.12.31.
COVID-19 Calendar: How did the 2021 pandemic evolve in Hungary? The COVID-19 epidemic, which broke out in China in the winter of 2019 and reached Europe in the spring of... 2021.12.28.
Winning Photos of Hungary 365 Competition Show a Thousand Faces and Colors of the Country The Hungary 365 photo competition was held again this year. The aim of the photo competition is to present the... 2021.12.27.
Rock Legend Kóbor, Singer of Original Version of Scorpions Classic “White Dove,” Dies of Covid János Kóbor, legendary singer of Hungarian rock band Omega, died at the age of 79 on Monday. The musician spent... 2021.12.06.
Budapest Mayor Awards Honours on Day of the Capital Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, on Wednesday handing awards to public figures on the Day of the Capital, said... 2021.11.17.
Derogatory Comments from Gov’t’s Leading Cultural Politician on Hungarian Culture Ignite Harsh Reactions "If it were up to me, I would probably trash 80% of Hungarian literature, so I would say that unfortunately... 2021.11.10.
“It Has Become Fashionable to Criticize Hungary” – E. Sylvester Vizi to Mandiner "I would expect more respect for the Hungarian people from the political elite that is attacking us," the former president... 2021.11.05.
Professor E. Sylvester Vizi: “The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was the most European moment in recent history” "All historical deeds motivated by the pursuit of freedom and justice become universal after a while, just like scientific efforts... 2021.10.23.
PM Orbán: Hungary Must Stick to Utility Price Cuts The Hungarian government must stick to its utility price cuts, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said on Friday. In his regular... 2021.10.08.
Liszt Academy Concert Celebrates Cziffra Memorial Year, Liszt’s Birth Anniversary A concert is being held in the Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music on October 22 in celebration of the György... 2021.10.04.
Former Science Academy Leaders E. Sylvester Vizi and László Lovász Receive the Hungarian Order of Saint Stephen, Hungary’s Highest Decoration President János Áder awarded Professor E. Sylvester Vizi, Széchenyi Prize-winning physician, research professor, academician, and former president of the Hungarian... 2021.08.20.