National Day

01/12/2024

Why do many Hungarians mourn on 1 December? And why are Romanians happy because of that?

1 December is regarded by many Hungarians as a day of commemoration and mourning because of Transylvania. And that is why Romanians celebrate. #romania #1december #hungarianhistory #history
14/11/2024

Free Christmas for all? Hungary approves referendum proposal for 24 December holiday

The proposed referendum question asks: “Do you agree that starting from the calendar year 2025, 24 December should be designated as a public holiday?” #holiday #Christmas #December #referendum
11/11/2024

New public holidays wanted in Hungary

Would you support the introduction of a new public holiday?
24/10/2024

Transport minister Lázár: Hungarians will always be right

"It is worth paying attention to the Hungarian people because Hungarians are eventually always right," János Lázár said. #1956 #Revolution
23/10/2024

EP President Metsola: EP won’t abandon those who stand for democracy

"68 years later we remember the heroes of 1956, we honour them," Roberta Metsola said. #EuropeanParliament #1956 #Revolution
23/10/2024

Opposition statements: Orbán spat in the face of 1956 heroes, ‘Russians, go home!’

Hungarian opposition parties have made statements in connection with the commemoration of the anti-Soviet uprising 68 years ago. #1956 #Revolution #Russia
23/10/2024

Orbán: Brussels wants to plant puppet government in Hungary

Among others, PM Orbán said that Brussels wants to oust Hungary's national government which pursues an independent policy which they find intolerable and plant a puppet government in the country. #Brussels #Orbán #1956 #Revolution
23/10/2024

VIDEO – Budapest mayor Karácsony: Fifty-sixers ‘knew only a brave nation can be free’

Fifty-sixers "knew precisely that only a brave nation can be free", Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, said on Wednesday. #Budapest #1956 #Revolution
22/10/2024

23 October: Which stores will be open during Hungary’s national holiday?

There are some stores that will be open for those in need of essentials. Find everything you need to know about shopping on 23 October below. #shopping #23October #NationalDay #opening
21/10/2024

Young people planning armed attacks against protected persons in Hungary – US intelligence warns

⚠️ The terrorist group wanted to attack during the Hungarian national holiday! Details⤵️
06/10/2024

National day of mourning: Hungary honors the martyrs of Arad – national flag at half-mast

Today marks the anniversary of the execution of the 13 martyrs of Arad and the death of Hungary’s first responsible Prime Minister Lajos Batthyány. #martyr #Arad #nationalday
13/09/2024

PHOTOS: Malaysia celebrated National Day, diplomatic ties with Hungary and 2025 ASEAN chairmanship in Budapest

Here is a detailed report with some photos of the celebration. #malaysia #diplomacy #embassyofmalaysia
22/08/2024

Lukashenka sends his greetings to Orbán on State Foundation Day

Belarusian leader Aleksandr Lukashenka has extended his greetings to Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok and Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in honor of Hungary's State Foundation Day.
21/08/2024

Orbán cabinet: war is against Hungary’s interests

It is not the conquests that Hungary is proud of but its wars of independence, Gergely Gulyás, the Minister of the Prime Minister's Office, said. #war #diplomacy #hungariangovernment
21/08/2024

Romania’s Roman Catholic archbishop warns of ‘attacks against Christianity’ in Budapest

Aurel Perca, the archbishop of Bucharest, noted the "attacks against Europe's Christian values" in his sermon on Hungary's National Day. #bucharestarchbishop #romania #christianity #religion #government
21/08/2024

Here is King Charles III’s message to Hungary on 20 August

Here is His Majesty The King's message to the President of Hungary, H.E. Dr Tamás Sulyok, on the occasion of the Hungarian National Day. #20august #uk #unitedkingdom #charlesiii
21/08/2024

Blinken talks about deep friendship between the USA and Hungary on Hungary’s National Day

Hungary marked the foundation of the Christian state in 1000 AD yesterday with festivities and fireworks. #usa #diplomacy #government #blinken
21/08/2024

Nobel-laureate Krausz receives Saint Stephen Order

Nobel-laureate physicist Ferenc Krausz has been decorated with the Hungarian Saint Stephen Order on the occasion of the 20 August national holiday. #NationalDay #NobelPrize
20/08/2024

PHOTO GALLERY, VIDEO: Spectacular Budapest fireworks in photos

Check out some photos and a video of this year's 20 August fireworks in Budapest! #Budapest #NationalDay #20August #fireworks
20/08/2024

Breaking: Budapest fireworks delayed to 10 PM due to storm

Take care if you're in Budapest right now. #Budapest #fireworks