Photo of the Day: Hungarian-made Carriages to be Delivered to Egypt
Carriages made in Hungary to be delivered to Egypt on 3 May 2021.
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Yet another Newborn in Our Common Eland Herd!
Not long after our reopening on May 1, we are now happy to announce yet another new arrival in Hungary’s largest common eland herd. Born on April 11, the lively little female is getting more and more curious of her mates in the Africa Panorama Enclosure, where you will get to see the whole group […]
Hungary Celebrates 120th Anniversary of Its Cinema
Hungary’s public media will show more than hundred films on Friday, celebrating the day the first Hungarian-directed film was screened 120 years ago in Budapest. “We’re celebrating the screening of the first film entitled A táncz (The Dance) on this day in the Urania Theatre in 1901,” Hungary’s film commissioner, Csaba Káel, said.
A Flourish of Spring at the Zoo
A well-known wild flowering plant native throughout temperate Europe, the common cowslip (Primula veris) is found from mid-March to late May in Hungary – primarily in oak forests, but also in other formations, forest edges or grasslands from forest clear-cuts.
Twin Goatlings Yet Again
Following the births in January, there are yet again new arrivals in our goat group as one of our females gave birth to healthy twins on April 15. The little male and female will surely have no shortage of playmates and things to explore since they inhabit our vast wildlife enclosure along with three older […]
Iconic Hungarian Actress Mari Törőcsik Dies at 85
One of the favorite actresses of Hungarians, Mari Törőcsik has died at the age of 85.
Tiny Beauties in the Botanical Collection
Native to the Middle East, Tulipa humilis is a low-growing bulbous perennial you can plant in rockeries, window boxes, flower beds, and groups for a gorgeous result.
Budapest to Submit Bid for Unesco World Book Capital 2023 Title
The city of Budapest will submit its bid for the UNESCO World Book Capital 2023 title on Thursday, the mayor’s office said. The programme has been put together in cooperation with Hungarian publishers, Budapest’s cultural institutions and state agencies, the office told MTI in a statement.
Human Resources Minister to Appoint Commissioner for Museums
The human resources minister will appoint László L. Simon ministerial commissioner in charge of the upgrade of the Hungarian National Museum and museum integration, the ministry’s press department said.
11 April: Day of Hungarian Poetry
The National Day of Hungarian Poetry is held on 11 April, on the birthday of Attila József, one of the greatest Hungarian poets.