Eszter Vass
Washington refuses to commemorate Hungarian Revolution of 1956
The Wilson Center in Washington does not welcome the conference that commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1956, presumably so as not to give a podium to Hungarian PM Orbán, nol.hu writes. The Woodrow Wilson International Center…
The African-Hungarian Union is 10 years old – Interview with Sándor Balogh
The African-Hungarian Union (AHU) was founded 10 years ago in Budapest. 10 years in the life of a non-profit organisation is a long time, and many do not manage to last a decade, either for lack of money, or what…
The poorest regions of Hungary
More than half a million people have managed to rise out of extreme poverty since the change of government in 2010, State Secretary Katalin Langerné Victor claimed in July this year. However, the statistics of the Central Statistical Office (KSH)…
World Meeting of Kuvasz Breeders: The Hungarian Kuvasz in growing numbers abroad
The World Meeting of Kuvasz Breeders is being held for the first time on August 12-15 in Hortobágy. The event will be attended by visitors from eleven countries, such as Germany, Sweden, Transylvania, Serbia, Slovakia, Switzerland, and even Brazil and Canada,…
Beyond Balaton: 3+1 lakeside holiday options in the Hungarian countryside – VIDEOS
There is no place like Lake Balaton, but in the height of summer the crowded beaches can get a bit overwhelming. If you love the charm of natural lakes, but don’t want to spend 20 minutes queuing for a lángos,…
A new song in honour of Katinka Hosszú – LISTEN HERE
Mission, a song by the young jazz pianist Tamás Balogh encompasses well what sport and music have in common: the aspiration for improvement and accomplishment, fidelio.hu writes. Tamás Balogh, a participant in the 50 Talented Young Hungarians programme, found inspiration…
Blink and you’ll miss it: Perseid meteor shower to peak at 200 meteors per hour this week
One of the most spectacular meteor showers, the Perseids are estimated to peak between August 10-12 with an unusually high rate of meteors hitting the atmosphere this year, sokszinuvidek.24.hu reports. The Perseid meteor shower can be observed from mid-July, but…
A swimmer of the Refugee Olympic Team trained in Hungary
Rami Anis, a member of the Refugee Olympic Team did a part of his training for the Olympics in Hungary this summer. The Syrian swimmer escaped from Aleppo a few years ago, hvg.hu writes. Anis posted a photo on his…
UPDATE – Plácido Domingo concert in a new location
Due to the huge interest in Plácido Domingo’s free concert in Budapest, the event has been moved to the László Papp Budapest Sports Arena, fidelio.hu reports. The concert starts at 8:30pm on August 10. The concert remains free. Gates open…
Tips for sailing on Lake Balaton
[box] There’s a lot to do around Lake Balaton but undoubtedly one of the coolest, although not the cheapest experiences you can have, is sailing on the lake. Depending on how much you’re willing to spend, you’ve got a few…