News tagged with: August 20

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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Surprising Facts and Legends about King Stephen, Who Established Christian Hungary

Stephen, Hungary's first king, Founder of the State, who was also canonized, created a strong Christian kingdom from the former...

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LMP Opposes Some Programmes on National Holiday

The opposition LMP party slammed the government staging fireworks and an air show to mark Hungary's national holiday on August...

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State Foundation Day: History of the Ceremonial Fireworks in Budapest

The festive fireworks displayed in Budapest over the Danube have a tradition of almost 200 years: there is a record...

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State Foundation Day: Legendary “Golden Train” on Exhibition

On the occasion of St. Stephen's Day on August 20th, the legendary "Golden Train Wagon" will be on exhibition in...

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Prepare for Hungary’s ‘Best Ever’ St Stephen’s Day Celebrations

Hungary is preparing for its biggest ever St Stephen’s Day weekend, featuring a 34-minute fireworks show, a huge folk arts...

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A Sweet Welcome to St Stephen’s Day – Hungary’s Cakes of the Year

2021 marked the 15th consecutive year of the Cake of Hungary competition. This year the Hungarian Confectioner Craftsmen Corporation awarded...

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