New Record: Almost 1.5 Million People Watched the Fireworks Display in Budapest The most watched event of the year so far was the live broadcast of the fireworks and light painting in... 2022.08.30.
Worth the Wait! Fireworks Displays Dazzle Along the River Danube Fireworks over the Danube and light painting on the Parliament building on 27 August has mesmerized thousands of spectators who... 2022.08.28.
Head of Meteorological Service Fired after Wrong Forecast for National Holiday The president of the National Meteorological Service (OMSZ) and the deputy chairman of the organization are to step down with... 2022.08.23.
Minister of Justice Celebrates “Peace-Loving Hungary” On the occasion of St Stephen's Day, the Minister of Justice said that Hungarians are able to pull through in... 2022.08.22.
Mistaken Weather Service Forecast Spoils Holiday Celebrations The forecast of the National Meteorological Service was wrong, which led the Operational Group to decide to postpone the fireworks... 2022.08.22.
Hundreds of Programs to Mark St Stephen’s Day Hungarians celebrate the August 20 national holiday, Saint Stephen's Day on Saturday, commemorating the foundation of the Hungarian state in... 2022.08.19.
Hungarian President to Celebrate St. Stephen’s Day President of Hungary Katalin Novák will celebrate St. Stephen’s Day in Budapest and in Székesfehérvár, the coronation city of Hungary... 2022.08.18.
Press Roundup: Conflicting Takes on the St Stephen’s Day Celebrations Opposition-leaning commentators believe the parade held on the national holiday was tasteless, while a pro-government analyst thinks that August 20... 2021.08.24.
Gov’t Commissioner: Hungary Founded on Christianity and Independence Because St. Stephen, Hungary's first king, founded a Christian country and wanted an independent state, Christianity and independence form the... 2021.08.22.
Ethnic Hungarian Public Figures Receive State Awards in Transcarpathia Eight ethnic Hungarian public personalities in western Ukraine's Transcarpathian region were recognized with Hungarian high state awards on behalf of... 2021.08.22.
Budapest Lit Up with Legendary Fireworks Show on St Stephen’s Day In a magnificent display of color and light, Budapest’s night sky was lit up by firework after firework in celebration... 2021.08.20.
Polish President Congratulates President Áder on National Holiday Polish-Hungarian cooperation is an important factor in the security and development of the central European region and the whole of... 2021.08.20.
Opposition LMP Calls for National Cooperation, Criticizes Fireworks The message of the August 20 national holiday is that Hungarians must cooperate and accept each other's differences, the opposition... 2021.08.20.
Jobbik Calls for Foundation of New State to Commemorate August 20 Péter Jakab, the head of the opposition Jobbik party, called for the foundation of a new state rooted in cooperation... 2021.08.20.
President Áder: Hungarians Have Not Lost the Ability to Shape the Future During the pandemic it was culture, scientific achievements, art and the work of scientists that showed that Hungarians have not... 2021.08.20.
BP Mayor Gergely Karácsony: Hungary Belongs in Europe It should be made clear on St. Stephen's Day that Hungary belongs in Europe and that is where it will... 2021.08.20.
Justice Minister Marks August 20 National Holiday at Soltvadkert St Stephen, Hungary's founding king, made the right decision when he accepted the crown from the pope and converted his... 2021.08.20.
Defense Minister Benkő: Hungary Committed to Creating Strong Military Hungary's government is committed to creating a strong military, Defense Minister Tibor Benkő said in his address to a swearing-in... 2021.08.20.
Head PMO Gulyás: Hungary One of Europe’s Few Ancient States Hungary is one of the few ancient states of Europe, Gergely Gulyás, the prime minister's chief of staff, said in... 2021.08.20.
August 20 Parade Features Huge Turul and Golden St Stephen Statue – PHOTOS! The first ever Saint Stephen's Day parade was held on Friday, featuring a huge Turul bird, a golden statue of... 2021.08.20.
President János Áder: National Holidays Send Message of Unity Hungary's national holidays, regardless of whether they commemorate events from decades or centuries ago, send a message of unity, President... 2021.08.20.
