Get to know the lady who was the model for Budapest’s iconic Statue of Liberty – VIDEO

The Statue of Liberty is one of Budapest’s symbols; we all know it very well. Szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu writes that it is one of those sights that most tourists visit, since the lady standing on the Gellért Mountain with the palm-branch in…
Hungary in the limelight in Dubai – Update

Globoport.hu writes that there was a conference held in Dubai about Hungarian economical and business opportunities, investments. Péter Szijjártó, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade also took part in the conference. The event was organised by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce…
This is what the international press writes about Son of Saul’s Oscar win

The moment when Sofia Vergara and Byung-hun Lee announced that Son of Saul is the 2016 Oscar Winner for Foreign Language Film was most likely very special to all Hungarian hearts. We’ve waited 34 years for another Academy Award success…
The city of Eger competes for the European Capital of Culture title

The Hungarian city of Eger will be competing for the European Capital of Culture title in 2023. Vilagjaromagazin.hu writes that the continuously developing chief town of Heves County, which is known for looking after its historical values, joins the line…
Miraculous curiosities of the Hungarian language

Szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu writes that a funny looking Hungarian sentence became famous last May as a meme. But now many people started reposting it again. It got almost 14 thousand likes on Memrise’s Facebook page and almost 9 thousand people have shared…
The Hungarian State bought a mansion in Washington for 16 million dollars

According to nol.hu, the prominent building, which stands only six blocks away from the White House, changed owners after 75 years. After the American Coatings Association it is time for the Hungarian embassy to move into the house. Washington Business…
23rd of February – The birthday of King Matthias “the Just”

King Matthias I’s (Mátyás in Hungarian) reign is considered by many to be the country’s golden age, and Mátyás himself, born on the 23rd of February, 1443, is one of the most popular historical figures. His cult is based on…
MUNAPEST – Revolutionizing Model UNs

The MUNAPEST conference is Hungary’s only Model United Nations Conference (MUN) at a university level. Nine interconnected Committees, a next-level professional challenge and amazing socials, organised by university students with a passion to create the next great Model UN. The…
These are the coolest offices in Hungary – Photos

How would you imagine an ordinary office? White walls, bored faces stooping in front of the computers while sitting in uncomfortable chairs. A coffee machine, a ticking clock that workers try to enchant so the workday ends sooner? Szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu writes that,…
Tapolca’s pride: The Lake Cave

A tortuous cave system is hiding under the streets and houses of Tapolca, a little town not far from Balaton. In the strictly protected cave, which was discovered more than 100 years ago, the visitors can make a unique boat…





