Celebrating the Élysée Treaty – Cornerstone of Franco-German Friendship
Signed on 22 January 1963, the Élysée Treaty aimed to establish close bilateral collaboration between France and Germany, helping to reconcile past conflicts and enabling both countries to...
Cyprus at the Helm of the EU Council Presidency 2026: “An Autonomous Union, Open...
Edited by Anna Popper
On 1 January 2026, Cyprus assumed the rotating Presidency of the Council of the European Union for the second time, succeeding Denmark and taking on the lead...
H.E. Mr. Tetsuya Kimura is the New Ambassador of Japan to Hungary
Edited by Anna Popper
On 13 January 2026, His Excellency Mr. Tetsuya Kimura, Japan’s new Ambassador to Hungary, presented his Letters of Credence to His...
Homage to Gabriel García Márquez in Budapest: Sculptures Inspired by His Yellow Butterflies
Edited by Anna Popper
A beautiful and moving ceremony marked the unveiling of a sculpture ensemble on 19 December 2025, honouring Nobel Prize–awarded author Gabriel García Márquez, Colombia’s greatest...
Qatar National Day Celebrated in Budapest as New Ambassador Presents Credentials – 2025
Edited by Anna Popper
December 2025 marked a meaningful chapter for the Embassy of the State of Qatar in Budapest, highlighted by the celebration of...
Farewell Interview with Her Excellency Ms. Hikariko Ono, Ambassador of Japan to Hungary
“I have dedicated my utmost efforts to deepen our bilateral partnership”
Edited by Anna Popper
Your Excellency, what impressed you most when you arrived in Hungary...
World Ice Skating Day 2025 Celebrated with Diplomats in Budapest
Written by Gábor Deregán
Every year on 14 December, people around the globe mark World Ice Skating Day – now for the fourth consecutive year. The initiative was...
Croatian Advent Concert 2025: Bringing the Spirit of Unity to St. Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest
“At Christmas, light doesn’t fight – it triumphs.”
Edited by Anna Popper
For centuries, Advent has heralded the Christian Church’s season of quiet expectancy, hope, and...
Celebrating Moldovan Winter Holidays: A Festive Evening at the Embassy in Budapest 2025
Edited by Anna Popper
On 11 December 2025, during the second week of Advent, the Embassy of the Republic of Moldova in Budapest hosted a festive evening dedicated to Moldovan...
Finland’s Independence Day 2025: A Celebration of Resilience, Trust, and Friendship
Hyvää itsenäisyyspäivää! Glad självständighetsdag!
Edited by Anna Popper
On the occasion of Finland’s Independence Day, observed annually on 6 December, H.E. Mr. Pertti Anttinen, Ambassador of the Republic of Finland...
