Adrienn Sain
Africa Day was celebrated in Budapest
In Addis Ababa in 1963 – at the summit of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) – countries of the new-born continent decided to celebrate Africa on 25 May every year. The organization’s successor, the African Union, aims to strengthen the relationship and…
Budapest as seen by foreigners: these are the best videos
Countless videos have been made about Hungary, but hellomagyarok.hu has collected the best 8+1 created by vloggers. They can serve as a guide to what tourists really want to see in Budapest, and might help Hungarians to make better videos. SHAHAB…
Government Spokesperson won’t admit how much financial help he received from George Soros
According to his CV, government spokesperson Zoltán Kovács received a Soros and several CEU scholarships. Atlatszo.hu asked Kovács how much financial help he actually got, but the spokesperson did not give an answer, even though the government is urging everyone…
Counter Terrorism Centre to prepare Hungarian football players to the 2016 UEFA European Championship
In order to have maximum security and protect players and fans, members of TEK (Counter Terrorism Centre) will also be present at the 2016 UEFA European Championship in France, nb1.hu writes. TEK will be in daily contact with the local authorities. TEK will…
Many Hungarians would prefer e-banks over traditional banks
A recent survey revealed that Hungarians want online services, low costs and transparency, hvg.hu writes. It’s evident that establishing a system where clients can open accounts and change banks online is more important than ever. Bankmonitor.hu’s recent survey revealed that Hungarians…
HTCC participated in the 6th Hungarians’ World Meeting
As part of the World Meeting, a world village was built in Budapest in the Lurdy Event Centre where art, science, culture and business became mixed, and visitors could spend time in a really good, festival-like atmosphere, globoport.hu writes. In the…
Dárdai is the best coach according to Bundesliga players
Bundesliga players could vote in many categories for the season’s bests in the German Kicker journal, and Pál Dárdai, coach of Hertha BSC, was voted coach of the year. 235 players have cast their votes, and Dárdai managed to get…
LMP councillor complains Metro 3 renovation could be delayed
Budapest, May 23 (MTI) – The renovation of Budapest’s third metro line could be delayed, said Antal Csárdi, a councillor for the opposition LMP party, on Sunday. Csárdi said that though the Municipal Assembly was to decide earlier this week…
Hungarian lawmakers to vote on civil servant pay rise, education reform in next session
Budapest, May 23 (MTI) – Lawmakers will meet on four days in the coming session, voting on laws on civil servants and holding debates on education reform and offshore businesses. On Monday, lawmakers will start at 1 pm with question…
Science academy to host conference on 1956 Revolution
Budapest, May 22 (MTI) – The Hungarian Academy of Sciences will host a three-day conference on the 1956 Hungarian Revolution starting Tuesday, the head of the National Remembrance Committee (NEB) told MTI on Sunday. Réka Kiss Földváry said researchers from…