91 result(s) for 20 august celebrations
Diplomatic Row Breaks Out Between Hungary & Romania
- 5 Dec 2016 5:23 AM
- current affairs
“Hungarian people have no reason to celebrate December 1st.” – Péter Szijjártó (right), Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
Budapest Zoo Is 150 Years Old
- 31 Oct 2016 8:00 AM
- entertainment
It’s been 150 years since Hungary’s very first zoo, the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden in the heart of the capital opened its gates to the public on August 9, 1866, writes hvg.hu. It was back at the end of the 18th century that the first public zoos were opened in Western Europe, the zoo in Vienna, for instance, began welcoming visitors in 1780.
Events On 23 October Are About Heroism, Tribute & Freedom
- 21 Oct 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
At a press conference, MoD Parliamentary State Secretary Tamás Vargha stated that heroism, tribute and freedom will be the central ideas of the commemoration organized for the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight.
Security To Be Stepped Up During Aug 20 Celebrations In Budapest
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s August 20 national holiday will be “all about security” with much greater police presence on the streets than ever before, a defence ministry official said.
St. Stephen's Day Celebrations In Budapest On 20 August
- 7 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
August 20th is Hungary's National Day commemorating King Stephen, the first king of the Hungarian sand the founder of the Hungarian state. He led in the Catholicism with the protection of Rome. He was canonised and became St. Stephen on 20th August 1083. On this day the whole country celebrates with concerts, Holy Mass and fireworks.
Video: Hungary Celebrates National Holiday, With Speeches & Fireworks
- 24 Aug 2015 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Celebrations of Saint Stephen’s Day were held across the country and in Hungarian communities in neighbouring countries. In front of Parliament the national flag was hoisted with military honours. As a traditional part of the ceremony, young army officers took their oaths after the hoisting of the flag. In his address to the new officers, President János Áder said that the nation should take a ...
Preparations For August 20 Fireworks In Budapest On Schedule
- 18 Aug 2015 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Preparations for the annual August 20 fireworks over the Danube are on the right track, a senior defence ministry official said. All the rockets are now in place and preparations by the armed forces’ flotilla are progressing as scheduled, Nóra Ivády, head of the ministry directorate organising the event, told a press conference. For the first time in several years, Gellért Hill will once again ...
St. Stephen's Day Events In Budapest, 20 August
- 18 Aug 2015 2:02 AM
- community & culture
This large-scale festival is put on for the public every year on 20th August. There is an exhibition of Hungarian crafts, a water and an air parade, and a firework display. This day is also a national holiday in honour of Saint Stephen (King István I.), founder of the state of Hungary, as well as the festival of the new bread.
Festive Jam Session, Palace Of Arts Budapest, 20 August
- 17 Aug 2015 1:56 AM
- community & culture
On every 20 August since it opened, Müpa has toasted both the foundation of the Hungarian state and the start of the new season with jazz music. Its indoor and outdoor spaces traditionally resound with the styles of jazz that remain popular with every age group, and there will be no exception this year.
Diplomatic Row Breaks Out Between Hungary & Romania
- 5 Dec 2016 5:23 AM
- current affairs
“Hungarian people have no reason to celebrate December 1st.” – Péter Szijjártó (right), Hungarian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade
Budapest Zoo Is 150 Years Old
- 31 Oct 2016 8:00 AM
- entertainment
It’s been 150 years since Hungary’s very first zoo, the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden in the heart of the capital opened its gates to the public on August 9, 1866, writes hvg.hu. It was back at the end of the 18th century that the first public zoos were opened in Western Europe, the zoo in Vienna, for instance, began welcoming visitors in 1780.
Events On 23 October Are About Heroism, Tribute & Freedom
- 21 Oct 2016 9:04 AM
- community & culture
At a press conference, MoD Parliamentary State Secretary Tamás Vargha stated that heroism, tribute and freedom will be the central ideas of the commemoration organized for the 60th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight.
Security To Be Stepped Up During Aug 20 Celebrations In Budapest
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s August 20 national holiday will be “all about security” with much greater police presence on the streets than ever before, a defence ministry official said.
St. Stephen's Day Celebrations In Budapest On 20 August
- 7 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
August 20th is Hungary's National Day commemorating King Stephen, the first king of the Hungarian sand the founder of the Hungarian state. He led in the Catholicism with the protection of Rome. He was canonised and became St. Stephen on 20th August 1083. On this day the whole country celebrates with concerts, Holy Mass and fireworks.
Video: Hungary Celebrates National Holiday, With Speeches & Fireworks
- 24 Aug 2015 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Celebrations of Saint Stephen’s Day were held across the country and in Hungarian communities in neighbouring countries. In front of Parliament the national flag was hoisted with military honours. As a traditional part of the ceremony, young army officers took their oaths after the hoisting of the flag. In his address to the new officers, President János Áder said that the nation should take a ...
Preparations For August 20 Fireworks In Budapest On Schedule
- 18 Aug 2015 9:04 AM
- community & culture
Preparations for the annual August 20 fireworks over the Danube are on the right track, a senior defence ministry official said. All the rockets are now in place and preparations by the armed forces’ flotilla are progressing as scheduled, Nóra Ivády, head of the ministry directorate organising the event, told a press conference. For the first time in several years, Gellért Hill will once again ...
St. Stephen's Day Events In Budapest, 20 August
- 18 Aug 2015 2:02 AM
- community & culture
This large-scale festival is put on for the public every year on 20th August. There is an exhibition of Hungarian crafts, a water and an air parade, and a firework display. This day is also a national holiday in honour of Saint Stephen (King István I.), founder of the state of Hungary, as well as the festival of the new bread.
Festive Jam Session, Palace Of Arts Budapest, 20 August
- 17 Aug 2015 1:56 AM
- community & culture
On every 20 August since it opened, Müpa has toasted both the foundation of the Hungarian state and the start of the new season with jazz music. Its indoor and outdoor spaces traditionally resound with the styles of jazz that remain popular with every age group, and there will be no exception this year.