Eszter Vass
These are the best hotels in Hungary – VIDEO
Each year, the World Travel Awards selects the best hotels in each country and region in acknowledgement of their excellence in the travel and tourism industry, turizmusonline.hu writes. The European gala was held on September 4 at the Forte Village…
Hungary’s first gendarme exhibition: Interview with the curator
In August, Hungary’ first permanent gendarme exhibition opened in Ópusztaszer. The display entitled “Rooster feathered past” was curated by historian Gábor Vincze, who gave an interview to alfahir.hu about the creation of the exhibition, the gendarmerie’s past, and the prejudices…
Hungary’s most popular museums, according to TripAdvisor
The list of the most popular Hungarian museums by TripAdvisor came out with some interesting results, origo.hu reports. The top 10 list is dominated by a perhaps less known museum which nevertheless overtook the likes of the Hungarian National Museum…
North-Chinese leopard arrives at Debrecen Zoo
A female North Chinese leopard has arrived at the Debrecen Zoo, where the animal was acquainted with her new mate for the first time on Thursday, travelo.hu writes. The North Chinese leopard is on the verge of extinction due to…
Harrison Ford spotted in Budapest
Harrison Ford is currently in Budapest filming the sequel to Blade Runner. The 74-year-old actor has been spotted in several places from a bike shop to a restaurant in the village of Kisoroszi, hvg.hu reports. Last Saturday, Ford visited a…
Hungarian men’s national basketball team qualifies for EuroBasket after 18 years – PHOTO GALLERY
The Hungarian men’s basketball team has qualified for the 2017 European Basketball Championship. Hungary’s win against Luxembourg and Macedonia’s defeat by Great Britain secured the Hungarian team’s place at the 2017 EuroBasket, index.hu writes. Hungary beat Luxembourg 68-65, winning five…
Spectacular time-lapse video of a train driver’s view
Ever wondered what it’s like to be at the very front of a train as it speeds through the countryside? Now is your chance to find out! You might remember Tamás Rizsavi as the photographer on top of Budapest, who…
David Szalay, author of Hungarian origin shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize
David Szalay, a writer of Hungarian descent has been shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize for Fiction, with his novel All That Man Is, prae.hu reports. The shortlist was revealed on Tuesday in London. David Szalay was born in…
Hungary overtakes UK, US in expat survey
There are many factors to consider when one is planning to relocate, temporarily or permanently, to a foreign country. Job and career opportunities, health care, the quality of life, or the accessibility of the culture all play a part in…
Hungarian speleologists successfully return from world’s deepest cave
A Hungarian team of speleologists has conquered the Krubera Cave, the deepest known cave on Earth. Péter Adamkó Jr, Gergely Ambrus, Attila Tóth, an Attila Jager have reached the lowest point of the cave at 2080m called Game Over, index.hu…