The new website of the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme

The power of the soul by Urban Verbunk

A message to the world by Hungarian dancers

Heartwarming short movie shows Budapest's empty spaces awaiting visitors' return

“Budapest awaits!” is the message of the Budapest Festival and Tourism Centre’s new image spot video, aimed at citizens as well as domestic and foreign tourists. The current lockdown situation, instated to counter the spread of the COVID-19 virus, has taken a toll on Budapest's cultural and tourism sectors alike. Through its video, BFTK’s campaign intends to highlight that the unique atmosphere of the Hungarian capital is created by all of us, and to express that Budapest is looking forward to having its streets and public spaces full of life once again after the health crisis is over.

Announcement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade of Hungary

Certain unidentified persons are taking advantage of the situation generated by the SARS-CoV-2 (COVID19) global pandemic with the intention to commit fraud. Various cases have been reported where persons acting on behalf of fictious companies or companies in liquidation were approaching foreign healthcare institutions with business offers, claiming to be in possession of a large supply of health protective equipment (mainly facial masks). In such cases, down payment was required in return for the promised shipment.,Eventually, various excuses where used as to why the promised goods were never actually delivered to the intended purchaser.

Levente Magyar holds talks on Hungary-related business issues in Egypt

Parliamentary State Secretary Levente Magyar from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade held talks with several Egyptian ministers in Cairo with relation to Hungary-related business issues, including the deal concerning the shipping of railroad cars to the North African county

Head of State of Egypt arrives in Hungary for an official visit

On Sunday, 2 July 2017 in the evening hours, on behalf of the government of Hungary, Minister of Defence Dr. István Simicskó received Head of State of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and the delegation headed by him at Liszt Ferenc International Airport, Budapest. Heading an Egyptian delegation, Head of State of Egypt Abdel Fattah el-Sisi arrived in Hungary at the invitation of Prime Minister of Hungary Viktor Orbán.