May 22, 2023 17:22

Protecting our nature is a common responsibility all over the world and the three biggest Hungarian environmental NGOs, including WWF, launched a public initiative to establish the Day of Hungarian Nature, which we celebrate on 22 May. Furthermore, on this day the Bird of the Year, the Reptile and Amphibian of the Year, and the Butterfly of the Year are introduced for the people to raise awareness of the natural values of Hungary.

LIVING IN HUNGARY
May 19, 2023 09:51

If you want to get away from the city and discover Hungary’s natural wonders, don’t miss Hortobágy National Park that celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2023 and waiting for you with various events! Read more about the national park below!

May 4, 2023 11:38

Hungary has achieved outstanding success in many sports over the past decades. Our athletes among others, have won multiple Olympic gold medals. On 6 May 1875, the Hungarian Athletics Club organised its very first outdoor sports competition of both Hungary and Europe. To commemorate the occasion, we have celebrated Hungarian Sports Day on this day since 2000.

April 17, 2023 14:48

The European Capital of Culture programme aims to advance the status of a major European cultural scene and tourist destination. This year Veszprém and the Bakony-Balaton region will share the title and build a new cultural and creative region with the region’s stakeholders and inhabitants. Come and visit Veszprém and take part in colourful programmes!

March 14, 2023 14:16
On the 15th of March 1848, a Revolution started in Budapest. While many politicians became central figures in the events, an already famous writer became the face of the uprising. Sándor Petőfi was born 200 years ago and became a symbol of the Hungarian nation’s struggle for freedom and independence.
February 27, 2023 15:21

Hungarians have always been outstanding at finding innovative ways to solve problems, often leading to the invention of objects that now surround us every day. Gömböc, one of the biggest sensations in the world of mathematics in the early 2000s has also been developed by Hungarian researchers. Read the story of this unique mathematical invention in our new series of Hungarian innovations!

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