Eszter Vass

30/11/2016

Game of Thrones actor Tom Wlaschiha spotted in Budapest

Tom Wlaschiha, who plays Jaqen H’ghar on HBO’s Game of Thrones, is currently filming in Budapest, szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu reports. The actor posted a photo of himself on […]
26/11/2016

The City Park Ice Rink is 90 years old! – PHOTOS

The City Park Ice Rink in Budapest celebrated its 90th birthday on November 20. A beloved winter programme since the 19th century, the ice rink officially […]
26/11/2016

Europe’s biggest nativity scene is in Hungary

The Hungarian village of Vörs has built a nativity scene in the church each November for the past 68 years, and the tradition continues as volunteers […]
26/11/2016

Beetroot juice and other Hungarian products at the Taste of London restaurant festival

The biannual Taste of London festival celebrates the best restaurants, chefs, and products the city has to offer. This year’s Taste of London: Festive Edition was […]
24/11/2016

Budapest is beating Vienna in Advent holiday break costs

Budapest has a reputation as one of the cheapest holiday destinations in Europe. The British Post Office, which ranked Budapest as the third cheapest city for […]
01/10/2016

From Budapest to Chicago with one suitcase – The story of a Hungarian refugee of 1956

Judy Kepecz-Hays, who has been one of the most successful real estate agents in Florida for the past 30 years, is one of those Hungarians who […]
24/09/2016

Coming home to Ghana – Interview with the new Hungarian ambassador to Ghana

There is a country where democracy is stable, Christians and Muslims live together peacefully, the economy is improving, and the land is rich with natural resources, […]
23/09/2016

Wind power utilisation made impossible in Hungary

A new change of law has made the installation of wind turbines basically impossible in Hungary, szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu reports. A series of new regulations now prohibit the installation […]
23/09/2016

Substance use among Hungarian students higher than European average

The survey about the alcohol and drug consumption habits of 15-16 year olds was conducted with the participation of 96 thousand young people from 35 European countries. Hungary’s […]
22/09/2016

Hungarian ‘Green Sahara’ tree-planting initiative in Africa

The planting project aims to establish a 2000 km green area from the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Chad. The idea originates from Dr. József Steier, globoport.hu […]
22/09/2016

Hungarian chocolates triumph at International Chocolate Awards

Every winning chocolate was the work of a Hungarian chocolatier at the Eastern European Competition of the International Chocolate Awards, szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu reports. The Eastern European Competition focuses on […]
21/09/2016

Hungarian team exceeds all expectations at Rio Paralympics – PHOTO GALLERY

The Hungarian team won 1 gold, 8 silver, and 9 bronze medals at the 2016 Rio Paralympics, finishing at 47th place on the medal table out […]
19/09/2016

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, […]
19/09/2016

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 […]
17/09/2016

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 […]
17/09/2016

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, […]
16/09/2016

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 […]
16/09/2016

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 […]
15/09/2016

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 […]
14/09/2016

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 […]