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Hungary launches updated app and website for August 20 celebrations
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State Secretary: Organizers of St. Stephen’s national holiday weekend will ensure people’s safety
From Friday to Sunday evening, more than 200 free programs at 14 locations will be laid on for people “who want to relax and celebrate” the nation’s founding, Zoltán Kovács...
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Three-day festival to be held in Budapest to mark August 20 national holiday
Visitors taking part in the events from August 18 to 20 will get to try traditional Hungarian food and enjoy a range of cultural and musical programs at more than...
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Here’s what Hungarians celebrate on August 20th
A sense of national belonging, listening to and caring for each other will be reflected in the programs of August 20. Here’s the history behind August 20th that makes it...
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Zoltán Kovács: A sense of national togetherness will be reflected in this year’s St. Stephen’s Day celebration
A sense of national belonging, listening to and caring for each other will be reflected in the programs of August 20, the minister of state for international communication said in Budapest on Monday.
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Benkő: Hungary’s government is committed to creating a strong military
The government’s goal is to have a competent and well-trained military comprising loyal soldiers equipped with modern equipment.
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Gulyás: Hungary is one of the few ancient states of Europe
The survival of the Hungarian state is strongly related to its decision to choose sovereignty and independence.
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President Áder: Hungary’s national holidays send a message of unity
The past year and a half made it difficult for Hungarians to commemorate their national holidays together, as many suffered serious losses because of the pandemic.
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August 20 holiday celebrations will have “biggest ever” fireworks display
The government is preparing to organize four days of festive programs in the capital to mark St Stephen’s Day this year.
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St Stephen’s Day mass to be held on August 20
Mass this year will be celebrated by Cardinal Péter Erdő in the basilica with only those invited present, observing strict guidelines.