Important International Recognition for the National Theater The director of the Hungarian National Theater, Attila Vidnyánszky, has been appointed to the International Committee of the ongoing Theater... 2023.04.26.
Tightrope Walker Stuns by Crossing Over the Danube László Simet Jr. walked across a wire 40 meters above the Danube without safety measures, on the stretch of the... 2023.04.16.
Ideological Tit-for-tat Continues at the University of Theatre and Film Arts A fresh dispute has erupted between some students of the Budapest University of Theatre and Film Arts (SZFE) and its... 2022.11.22.
National Theatre’s Vidnyánszky Offers Dialogue to Renowned US Director Robert Wilson National Theatre director Attila Vidnyánszky said on Saturday that he was ready for a dialogue with renowned US stage director... 2021.09.20.
Renowned Hungarian Movie and Theater Star Mari Törőcsik Passes Away Celebrated actress Mari Törőcsik, Actress of the Nation, holder of two Kossuth prizes, the Kossuth Grand Prize and winner of... 2021.04.16.
After an Overnight Gov’t Decree, New Theater Uni Leadership Cancels Semester On the heels of a fresh government decree issued late Wednesday night, the University of Theater and Film Arts' (SZFE)... 2020.12.01.
After 71 Days, Theater Uni Blockade Ends Due to New Coronavirus Restrictions Students of the University of Theatre and Film Arts (SZFE) were forced to give up their barricade of the institution's... 2020.11.11.
Theater University Students Invite IT Minister for Talks Students and teachers of Budapest's University of Theatre and Film Arts (SZFE) have invited László Palkovics, the minister of innovation... 2020.11.02.
Several Politicians and Public Figures Test Positive for Coronavirus On Tuesday, important Hungarian public figures announced that they have tested positive for the coronavirus. Attila Vidnyánszky, director of the... 2020.10.28.
Sides Disagree at EP Debate on Involvement of Political Influence at SZFE Standoff Sides were in disagreement at a European parliamentary debate on Tuesday about whether political parties are influencing the current standoff... 2020.10.28.
SZFE Students Reject New Leadership’s ‘Ultimatum’ The students of Budapest's University of Theatre and Film Arts (SZFE) on Monday vowed to maintain their blockade of university... 2020.10.06.
Theater University Students Occupy One More Building in Protest Against Appointing New Vice-rectors Turbulence around Budapest's University of Theater and Film Arts’ (SZFE) is escalating further. On the heels of the news that... 2020.10.01.
Theater Uni Chancellor Replaced with Army Colonel by New Board of Trustees Leader Vidnyánszky Although his contract would have lasted until the end of the year, new board of trustees leader Attila Vidnyánszky decided... 2020.09.30.
World-known Artists Address Gov’t to Step Back from Theater Uni Restructuring World-known artists are addressing the Hungarian government asking them to step back from the restructuring of Budapest’s University of Theater... 2020.09.18.
Outgoing Deputy Rector Opens School-year at Blockaded Theater University Outgoing deputy rector László Upor announced to open the school-year at Budapest's University of Theater and Film Arts (SZFE). He... 2020.09.14.
Protest Goes on, Theater University Staff Threaten to Strike Demonstrations, blockades, and a stalemate are still continuing at Budapest's University of Theater and Film Arts (SZFE). Students demand the... 2020.09.11.
Theater Uni Outgoing Leadership Suggests Political Reasons Behind Audit Office Claims About Financial Irregularities The State Audit Office (ÁSZ) says it has been finding irregularities in the financial management of the University of Theater... 2020.09.09.
More Celebrities Stand by SZFE, While New Head Vidnyánszky Calls for ‘Regime Change’ in Theater World More international stars and art universities are standing up against the government's restructuring plans of the University of Theater and... 2020.09.08.
Human Chain and Standups in Protest against Theater University’s “Loss of Autonomy” First, a kilometres-long human chain was formed, then the Sunday demonstration of around ten thousand gathered in front of the... 2020.09.07.
Vidnyánszky: New Leadership Required at Theatre and Film Arts University The University of Theatre and Film Arts (SZFE) will need a new leadership and new employees, Attila Vidnyánszky, the recently... 2020.09.04.
Outgoing Film, Drama University Leaders Hold Talks with Supervisory Board Three of the outgoing leaders of Budapest's University of Theatre and Film Arts (SZFE) on Wednesday said they had held... 2020.09.03.