The Hungarian Revolution of 1956

04/11/2024

Commemorations of the heroes of the 1956 revolution – photos

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04/11/2024

Fools of ’56? Hungarian researcher sparks controversy over Heroes of the Revolution – UPDATE

What is happening here? On the Hungarian national day of mourning, are revolutionaries being called fools?
04/11/2024

Photos: Hungarian national flag flown at half-mast in front of Parliament

TODAY: National day of mourning in Hungary
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

‘Isten segítsen’ – An American warship’s message to Hungarian freedom fighters in 1956

Read the story of a peculiar photo that surfaced a few weeks ago from Canada: a distant message to Hungarians from 1956, taken from an American aircraft carrier. #revolution #1956 #history
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
23/10/2024

1956 Revolution: National flag raised in front of Parliament

The national flag was raised with military honours in front of Parliament, marking the 68th anniversary of the 1956 revolution and freedom fight. #1956 #Revolution
23/10/2024

Celebrate history: Discover the exciting events of Hungary’s National Holiday on the 23rd of October!

Celebrate Hungary's National Holiday on the 23rd of October, honouring the 1956 Revolution and the proclamation of the Republic! For further information about the activities and events happening across the country, check out our article!
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
22/10/2024

Holiday travel advisory: Changes to train and bus schedules in Hungary on 23 October

Public transportation schedules in Hungary will be modified on 23 October due to the national holiday. Find the most important changes below: #MÁV #bus #train #HÉV #travel #railway
20/10/2024

Top autumn break destinations in Hungary for 2024: Don’t miss out on these adventures

During this time, many accommodations will offer special seasonal activities and decorations. Where are you heading this autumn in Hungary? #autumn #break #destination #Budapest
20/10/2024

Road closures in Budapest start early for 23 October commemorations: What drivers need to know

Temporary traffic restrictions will be in place from 20 to 23 October in several Budapest districts due to events marking the anniversary of the 1956 Revolution. #traffic #Budapest #23October #Revolution
17/10/2024

Programme Guide: 23 October celebrations in Hungary

Prime Minister Orbán and his main political challenger, Péter Magyar, will both celebrate 23 October in Buda. Will their supporters clash? #viktororban #23october #1956revolution #petermagyar
14/10/2024

Freedom Run 4.0: Celebrating Hungary’s Heroes in India – Photos

🇮🇳❤️ 🇭🇺🏃‍♂️ in India: Freedom Run 4.0 to honor the heroes of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution. Thank you to everyone who joined us in this meaningful commemoration! #FreedomRun #HungarianRevolution #CulturalExchange
27/09/2024

Is resistance against Russia futile in case of an invasion? – Here is the answer of PM Orbán, UPDATED

Before, Balázs Orbán, the prime minister's political director suggested the government would NOT have defended in case of a Russian invasion because resistance is futile against Moscow's might. #russia #balazsorban #viktororban #invasion
14/04/2024

Jaw-dropping discovery: North Korean students fought for Hungary against the Soviets in Budapest

During and after the Korean War, more than a thousand North Korean orphans and university students were sent to Hungary, where they had to face a soul-shattering dilemma in 1956. #sovietunion #history #budapest #korea #northkorea
04/11/2023

Why is today a National Mourning Day in Hungary, symbolised by Russian tanks?

Have you every heard about the 1956 revolution and freedom fight of the Hungarians against the mighty Soviet Union? Here is the story #History #1956 #revolution #freedomfight