What happened today in Hungary? – 9 August, 2024

Here’s what happened today in Hungary:

Lake Balaton

• Lake Balaton: Invasive species and climate change threaten its future – read more HERE
• Lesser-known treasures around Lake Balaton in THIS article

2024 Paris Olympic Games

• Miracle in the Seine: Hungarian gold and bronze in men’s 10 km swimming marathon at Paris Olympics, check out the details and some photos in THIS article
• Hungarians won Olympic silver and bronze medals in kayak-canoe – PHOTOS and details HERE

Celebrity

• Jesse Eisenberg of ‘Now You See Me’ visits Budapest magician’s shop, masters new tricks – read more HERE
• VIDEO: Australian comedian Pam Ann creates viral Wizz Air parody

Festivals in Hungary

• Kurultaj Tribal Assembly attended by 27 nations opened today in Hungary
• Accident at Sziget Festival: ambulance rushed to nearby hospital

Society

• New Hungarian dog breed recognised: here is the Sinka – VIDEO and details HERE
• Bread of the Hungarians celebrations started – click HERE for more

Featured image: Miracle in the Seine – Kristóf Rasovszky (gold) and Dávid Betlehem (bronze) after the finals.