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Andy Vajna Memorial Day

D&T
Aug 1, 2024

Hollywood producer Andy Vajna was born 80 years ago, on August 1, 1944, and to mark the occasion, the Hungarian Hollywood Council (MHT) has declared August 1 as Andy Vajna Memorial Day. According to Balázs Bokor, President of the MHT, Andy Vajna did a lot to bring Hungary back to the forefront of world cinema […]

Mysterious Umbrella Man Appearing on MNB Building

D&T
Jul 22, 2024

This morning, many passers-by noticed that a figure with an umbrella is standing with playful ease on the façade of the Széll Kálmán tér building that houses the MNB's Supervisory Center and the Money Museum in Budapest. The special attraction created on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Magyar Nemzeti Bank is not […]

Stamp to Honor 100 Years of the National Bank of Hungary

D&T
Jun 24, 2024

This Monday, on the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB), the Hungarian Post Office (Magyar Posta) issued an occasional stamp to commemorate the centenary of the Bank. One hundred years ago, on June 24, 1924, the independent Hungarian National Bank started its operations under the leadership of President Sándor […]

Coin Issuance to Mark MNB Centenary

D&T
May 16, 2024

To honor the 100th anniversary of its foundation, the National Bank of Hungary ('Magyar Nemzeti Bank' - MNB) is issuing a 100-forint commemorative circulation coin at a ceremonial event. This anniversary also marks the foundation of the independent Hungarian financial system; therefore, the centenary is recorded by unique collector coins in addition to the circulation […]

The 20th Anniversary of Hungary's EU Membership

D&T
May 1, 2024

Following a referendum on accessing the European Union, held on April 12, 2003, Hungary – along with nine other countries – joined the EU twenty years ago, on May 1, 2004. At the referendum, which had a turnout of 45.6%, 83.8% of the voters cast their ballots in favor of EU membership and polls suggest […]

25th Anniversary of Hungary's NATO Membership

D&T
Mar 12, 2024

The 25th anniversary of Hungary's accession to NATO is commemorated on Tuesday in Independence, Missouri, where Hungary, Poland and the Czech Republic officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on March 12, 1999. Twenty-five years ago on this day, Foreign Minister János Martonyi presented the instrument of Hungary's accession to US Secretary of State Madeleine […]

National Bank Celebrates 100th Anniversary This Year

D&T
Jan 2, 2024

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Bank of Hungary (Magyar Nemzeti Bank – MNB), which is commemorating the past 100 years with special programs, events and publications. A Tuesday statement by MNB says that the independent national bank is one of the most important symbols of Hungary's sovereignty, and […]

Budapest Celebrates 150th Birthday

D&T
Nov 17, 2023

Today's Budapest was created on November 17, 1873. On January 1, 1873, Pest, Buda and Óbuda were united under the name of Budapest. On November 17, the new municipality took over the administration of the unified capital. On January 1, 1950, the municipalities around Budapest were annexed to form the so-called Greater Budapest, the population […]

Budapest 150: HUF 150 Ticket in Public Transport and Museum

D&T
Nov 15, 2023

On the 150th anniversary of the unification of Pest, Buda and Óbuda, this Friday, the Budapest Transport Center (BKK) is offering a HUF 150 day ticket, the company told MTI. On Friday, a HUF 150 ticket will allow you to visit the permanent and temporary exhibitions of the Underground Railway Museum, and the party tram […]

Budapest Children's Railway Anniversary

D&T
Apr 10, 2023

The Széchenyi Hill Children's Railway, celebrating its 75th anniversary, is expecting its passengers – families and former pioneer and children's railway passengers – with exciting program in the Buda Hills this Tuesday. According to a statement by MÁV Hungarian State Railways, they are preparing with vehicle demonstrations, craft activities, commemorations. A brass band consisting of […]

ESSCA Budapest Celebrates 30th Anniversary in Hungary

D&T
Mar 30, 2023

ESSCA, regarded as one of the best business schools in the world, has launched a series of celebrations to commemorate its 30th anniversary with an exclusive two-day event at the Kraft Gallery on Andrássy avenue in Budapest. The higher education institution, which has been ranked in the Financial Times' list among the best management courses […]

Mensa HungarIQa Celebrates 30th Anniversary

D&T
Mar 20, 2023

Mensa HungarIQa Association, the group of the most intelligent 2% of Hungarians, celebrates its 30th birthday this Monday. To mark the anniversary, the organization will promote intelligence and the importance of problem-solving thinking with a series of national events, IQ days and a range of test-taking opportunities. Over the past 30 years, Mensa HungarIQa has […]

Budapest 150 Series of Events Gets Underway

D&T
Jan 24, 2023

The Budapest 150 program series celebrating the 150th anniversary of the unification of the Hungarian capital has begun with the announcement of the Budapest Nyitány (Budapest Overture) composition competition and the awards ceremony of the Budapest Drama Competition. Mayor Gergely Karácsony said at the event on Tuesday at the Örkény Theater that Budapest was not […]

Hungary's First National Park Celebrates 50 Years

D&T
Jan 14, 2023

The first national park in Hungary was established in 1973 to preserve and protect the unique natural and ethnographic values of the Hortobágy area in the northeastern part of the Great Hungarian Plain. The creation of the Hortobágy National Park was helped by a Pro Natura Memorandum submitted to the government and signed by 21 […]

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