In an unlikely location — on a nearly ground-level tree stump, surrounded by concrete and stone — one of our Debrecen readers spotted this beautiful winged insect. The giant scoliid wasp (Megascolia maculata) is Europe’s largest wasp, but unlike the hornet, it is not aggressive and poses no danger to humans.

The Family and Child Welfare Center of the City of Debrecen has opened a new branch at 29 Mátyás király Street, offering family support and child welfare services in a modern and easily accessible environment.

The Municipality of Debrecen and the Hajdú-Bihar County branch of the Imre Nagy Society held a commemoration and wreath-laying ceremony this morning to mark the 67th anniversary of the execution and the 36th anniversary of the reburial of Imre Nagy and his fellow martyrs. The events took place at several locations across Debrecen, honoring the […]

At the heart of Debrecen’s vibrant international community, volunteers from around the world are creating meaningful change through the KÖZ-Pont Youth Association. We sat down with three volunteers—Yasmina Ahmed from Egypt, Sára Béke from Hungary, and Zoltán Tompa, local organizer of Movie Night—to learn about their experiences, motivations, and what volunteering truly means to them. […]

 Looking for a fun and informal way to improve your English in Debrecen?  Whether you’re a student, an expat, or a local eager to meet new people, Open Café offers a relaxed and welcoming space for conversation and connection—no classroom setting, just friendly chats over a warm cup of coffee or tea.

The popular Night at the Amusement Park program will return to Debrecen’s Lúdas Matyi Amusement Park on three separate dates: June 14, July 26, and August 16.

A police report was filed with the Hungarian Defence Forces’ 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal and River Guard Regiment (MH 1. Tűzszerész és Folyamőr Ezred), stating that a suspected explosive device was uncovered during earthworks near the MH Bocskai István 11th Armored Hajdú Battalion’s barracks in Debrecen.

A teacher at Debreceni Csokonai Vitéz Mihály High School (who has since been dismissed) is suspected of harassment after a male student filed a complaint about his behavior. The school’s principal officially reported the matter to the police, and the Debrecen District Education Center terminated the teacher’s employment.

The International Movie Night series continues at KraftLab in Debrecen with its third screening — and this time, it’s not just about watching a movie, but also diving into meaningful conversations.