1956 Revolution and Suppression of Uprising Led to Western Intellectuals’ Disappointment in Communist Ideology The Hungarian Revolution of 1956 was a significant event in the country's history. Hungarians commemorate it every year to this... 2021.10.23.
Faces of the 1956 Revolution – with Archived Photos! There are a couple of 1956 freedom fighters and groups of fighters who became well-known, either by their acts, their... 2020.10.23.
Why did Beethoven’s Egmont Overture Become the “Hymn of the Revolution”? The Egmont overture by Ludwig van Beethoven was played so often in the October days of 1956 that it quickly... 2020.10.23.
Coronavirus: 1956 Anniversary to be Marked with Only Two State Events In light of the coronavirus pandemic, only two official state events will be held this year to commemorate Hungary's 1956... 2020.10.14.
András Oplatka, Swiss-Hungarian Journalist, Founder of Friends of Hungary Foundation Passes Away András Oplatka, renowned Swiss-Hungarian journalist, historian, and translator, passed away on Wednesday morning at the age of 78 in his... 2020.05.29.
“Hungarians beyond the border appreciate everything ‘Hungarian’ a lot more” – Interview with István Tőkés István Tőkés emigrated from Transylvania to Canada at the age of 25 to see the world and try his luck.... 2020.05.13.
Communist Paramilitary Organization ‘Workers’ Militia’ Revived Hungary’s Workers' Militia has been resurrected as a non-governmental organization according to two Facebook pages, "Counter-Revolution 1956" and "Communist Side," news... 2020.02.06.
Hungarian Dual Citizen Elected President of New Zealand Governing Party The New Zealand social democrat Labour Party has elected New Zealand-Hungarian dual citizen Claire Szabo as its new president. The... 2019.12.02.
Hungarian Flag at Half-mast to Mark Crushing of 1956 Uprising The Hungarian flag was hoisted in front of Parliament and lowered to half-mast on Monday morning, to commemorate the 63rd... 2019.11.04.
Hungarian Press Roundup: Hungary Remembers the 1956 Revolution A left-wing commentator accuses Prime Minister Orbán of turning his back on the ideals of the 1956 revolution. A pro-government... 2019.10.25.
“Köhler’s 1956 story is astonishing” – Foreign Journalists Met Witness of Period during Hungary at First ‘Site’ Conference 1956, Budapest. The revolution only lasted two weeks in October in Hungary. Then the Soviet troops repressed the uprising. The... 2019.10.24.
1956 Commemorations and Family Programs Throughout Hungary – Photo Gallery! Yesterday, the whole country commemorated the anniversary of the 1956 revolution and fight for freedom, which started on the 23rd of October,... 2019.10.24.
The “Bear” who dodged bullets, but luck found him – the life of 1956 emigrant and patriot József Komlóssy On October 26, 1956 the roof of the car he was riding in was shot to pieces in Budapest. The... 2019.10.23.
Iconic Budapest Sites During the 1956 Revolution On the 23rd of October in 1956, Hungarian students and young workers staged a peaceful demonstration in Budapest to protest... 2019.10.23.
1956 Personally: Fleeing of 3 Children from Hungary after Soviet Intervention October 23, 1956 is the most important date in 20th century Hungarian history. On this day, a people cried as... 2019.10.23.
Former PM Boross: 1956 Shows Hungarian Resilience The 1956 Hungarian uprising against communist rule shows Hungarians' resilience against the influence of foreign interests and power, former prime... 2019.10.22.
1956 Uprising Commemorated in Washington Hungary's revolution of October 23, 1956 was commemorated in several US cities and a ceremony was held in Washington on... 2019.10.22.
Time Machine: Radio Free Europe’s 1956 Broadcast Available from Saturday From October 19th until November 12th, Radio Free Europe's (RFE) Hungarian broadcast recorded around and during the 1956 Revolution can... 2019.10.18.
Milestone of the Regime Change: 1956 Martyr PM Imre Nagy Reburied 30 Years Ago On June 16, 1989, Imre Nagy, the martyred prime minister of the 1956 Revolution, and his four associates were reburied.... 2019.06.16.
Péter Mansfeld, the Youngest Victim of the Repression After 1956, Executed 60 Years Ago Today 60 years ago today, Péter Mansfeld, the youngest victim of the 1956 revolution, was executed just 11 days after his... 2019.03.21.
Foreign Embassies and Politicians Commemorate the 1956 Revolution on Social Media Yesterday, Hungarians and Hungarian politicians across the country and around the world commemorated the heroes of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and... 2018.10.24.
