National Day

27/08/2022

Hungary’s weather service to be restructured after top officials fired

"If we can't predict whether the sun will be shining or not, it costs money," the minister said on a conference of OMSZ yesterday. #Hungary #Hungarian #weather #dailynewshungary #weatherforecast #government
27/08/2022

Air show and fireworks to take place in Budapest today, programme here

The main attractions of the 20 August festivities, the air show over the Danube and the magnificent fireworks will take place today in Budapest. #Hungary #Hungarian #weather #fireworks #natoinalday #August20 #airshow #Danube #Budapest #event
24/08/2022

Hungarian man planned attacks against police on August 20

A Hungarian man is believed to have organised a group and made preparations for launching an attack on police during the August 20 #Hungary #Hungarian #police #crime #dailynewshungary #crime #arrest
23/08/2022

Hungary’s weather top officials back leaders fired by minister over wrong forecast

The OMSZ issued a statement signed by many of its top officials in which they requested the abolishment of the minister's decision. #Hungary #Hungarian #OMSZ #weather #scandal #dailynewshungary #official #government #internationalscandal
23/08/2022

Half of Budapest’s downtown will be closed for another week, fireworks will be held on Saturday

Motorists and drivers should expect restrictions in certain areas of the city. Find out more in the article.
23/08/2022

Their forecast did not come true, government fired meteorological service leaders

The chairwoman, Dr Kornélia Radics, and the professional vice-chair, Gyula Horváth, of the Hungarian Meteorological Service (OMSZ) have to resign with immediate effect. #Hungary #Hungarian #meteorology #OMSZ #dailynewshungary #weather #August20 #NationalDay #government
21/08/2022

What is the message of August 20 for the Hungarians living in Slovenia?

"Wherever we may live in the Carpathian Basin or the world, August 20 finds us Hungarians together," Péter Szilágyi #Hungary #nationalday #August20 #dailynewshungary #Hungarian #government #Slovenia
21/08/2022

PHOTO report on the 20 August celebrations

Hungarians celebrated the birth of Hungary yesterday, on St Stephen's Day. Here is a photo gallery showing what happened. #Hungary #Hungarian #dailynewshungary #August20 #celebration #nationalday #photogallery
21/08/2022

Defence minister: army officer corps must regain prestige

Kristóf Szalay-Bobrovniczky emphasised the importance of the officer corps of the Hungarian Armed Forces regaining its prestige. #Hungary #Hungarian #military #army #dailynewshungary #nationalday
21/08/2022

PHOTOS: Hungary’s Saint Stephen Orders awarded to soprano, animator

The Hungarian president decorated coloratura soprano Erika Miklósa and animator Ferenc Rófusz with the most prestigious state award #Hungary #Hungarian #award #dailynewshungary #NationalDay #President
21/08/2022

President: the EU should not blackmail Hungary with money, ideologies

"Our fate is bound with that of Europe," President Katalin Novák said on Saturday at a celebration of Hungary's national holiday. #Hungary #Hungarian #President #dailynewshungary #speech #EU #money #ideology #EuropeanUnion #nationalday #commemoration
20/08/2022

Why is 20 August Hungary’s national holiday? Here is what we celebrate

How much do you know about the reasons of the 20 August festivities in Hungary? Read our article to find out more about it! #Dailynewshungary #Hungary #history #celebrate
20/08/2022

Attention! The main spectacle of the August 20 festivities postponed

The operative board responsible for the 20 August fesitivities called off the fireworks today because of the poor weather conditions. #Hungary #Hungarian #dailynewshungary #Budapest #fireworks #postpone #government #event #August20
20/08/2022

Here is how Hungarian communities in the USA celebrate August 20

Hungarian communities in the USA celebrate the August 20 national holiday with lectures, cultural programmes, masses and picnics #Hungary #Hungarian #dailynewshungary #USA #August20 #nationalday
20/08/2022

Browse the best festive programmes in Budapest for 20 August!

Take your picks and have a wonderful weekend! #hungary #dailynewshungary #20august #celebration #nationalholiday
19/08/2022

5 amazing Balaton locations to celebrate 20 August!

Wherever you decide to spend the holidays, we wish you a safe and fun 20 August! #hungary #dailynewshungary #balaton #20august #holiday
17/08/2022

The history of fireworks in Hungary

Warming up to the State Foundation Day on the 20th of August, let’s look back at the history of fireworks in Hungary. #Hungary #history #August20
02/08/2022

Orbán cabinet: four-day celebration of Hungary’s national holiday on August 20th can be regarded as a festival

The event celebrating St. Stephen's Day drew 2 million visitors last year
15/03/2022

United Hungarian opposition marks the national holiday with EPP President Donald Tusk – UPDATE

President of the European People's Party (EPP) Donald Tusk supports united Hungarian opposition - photos
15/03/2022

March 15 – President Áder hands over state awards

President Janos Áder handed over Kossuth and Széchenyi state awards and...