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5 Jun

Herald News: The Haier & Candy Brands provides nationwide coverage for customers

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In Hungarian homes, refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers and air conditioners are no longer just convenience extras, but the basis of everyday operation. According to a 2025 household appliance survey covering ten European countries, 64.5 percent of respondents replaced their previous appliance due to some kind of malfunction. Haier Hungary Kft.’s renewed, direct, nationwide service network offers an answer to this very problem: The aim of the modern service structure is to make repairs simpler, more transparent and faster.

Every third Hungarian household is a single-person … The role of large household appliances has increased dramatically in recent years, especially because the structure of Hungarian households is also changing. According to the 2022 census, every third household in Hungary was single-person, meaning that more and more people live in homes where they have to replace or repair a faulty refrigerator, washing machine or cooking appliance alone.

Consumer expectations are changing in parallel … Households are not only monitoring the performance, energy consumption or price-value ratio of appliances, but also how fast and transparent they can expect to be after the purchase.
This is especially true in a market where household consumption is picking up again: according to the Central Statistical Office, in the first three quarters of 2024, actual household consumption increased by 3.2 percent and household consumption expenditure by 4.1 percent compared to the same period of the previous year.

Fast and predictable repairs are also a key issue because in many households, breakdowns still often lead to appliance replacement. According to the 2025 Smart Consumers Home Appliance Survey, which covered ten European countries, 64.5 percent of respondents replaced their previous appliance due to some kind of malfunction. This shows that the quality of the service background is not only a matter of convenience, but also a factor that influences the lifespan of the appliances and purchasing decisions.

In response to this changing market environment, a renewed, direct Haier service network began operating in Hungary on April 15, 2026. The network operates with 30 service partners, divided into regions, providing nationwide coverage for customers of the Haier and Candy brands. The aim of the new structure is to make the service processes faster, more uniform and more customer-friendly, thus allowing more appliances to remain in use for longer.

In the new system, service-related inquiries are received through a unified customer service channel. According to Haier, the more direct, nationwide service structure not only helps with faster repairs, but also strengthens trust in the brand. The goal is for service to not be a complicated, difficult-to-follow process for customers, but rather a natural part of the brand experience.

Update by Aggie Reiter

4 Jun

At the 8th Óbuda World Music Week Six-Day Cultural Journey

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Between June, 22-27. more than 50 artists at this year’s Óbuda World Music Festival in Kobuci Garden Budapest.

This year, the festival will feature one of the strongest programs in its history: former Transglobal Underground singer, the world-famous Natacha Atlas, the Budapest Klezmer Band and the Budapest Bar will give a joint concert with the chief cantor of the Dohány Street Synagogue – László Fekete, and performances by György Ferenczi, the Csángálló and the Tokos band. These are just a few of the world-class offerings featuring more than fifty artists, presenting a representative cross-section of the cavalcade of Hungarian folk music, Balkan, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern musical traditions.

The 8th Óbuda World Music Week is not simply a series of concerts, dance hall, a world music garden cinema and roundtable discussions. It is a six-day journey between cultures, stories and sounds, where world music is not intended to be preserved, but to be experienced again and again .. So get it on!

The KOBUCI Garden’s thematic festival celebrates the liveliness and cultural-creating power of world music.

Update by Aggie Reiter

2 Jun

Kati Kovács opens summer program series @ CastleGarden Bazaar Festival

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Kati Kovács concert at the VárkertFest photo

Venue: District, I., 4. Ybl Miklós Square – Budapest

Event Hall

Ticket: 8900 HUF, 10900 HUF, 12900 HUF
Duration: 2H’s
Date: 6. June, 2026.  –  7 p.m.

Kati Kovács, one of the defining voices of Hungarian popular music, has been on stage for over six decades. With her unmistakable mezzo-soprano voice, remarkable four-and-a-half-octave range, and a catalogue of songs known across generations, she remains a powerful and compelling live performer. This June, her iconic hits return at VárkertFeszt (Castle Garden Bazaar).

Since winning the national television talent show Ki mit tud? (“Who knows what?)  was a Hungarian TV talent show in 1965, she has built a career spanning thousands of concerts and performances across five continents. Her voice moves effortlessly between rock, jazz and classical influences, while her presence on stage continues to command attention. With more than 500 songs and numerous film appearances, her legacy is not only defined by numbers, but by the lasting connection she creates with her audience.

Known for her discipline, stamina and artistic independence, she has always approached performance with intensity and focus. For her, the stage is a space of freedom — every song shaped by experience, instinct and a direct dialogue with the audience.

For  not only the generation “Born the day before Yesterday” a special summer evening awaing  the audience at  the Várkert Bazár (Castle Garden Bazaar)  to experience one of Hungary’s most influential performers live.

Under the Moonlight view above the River Danube the outstanding buildings illuminated surroundings of the Capital.

Worthwhile to mentioned at the  Press Menting Kati talked  about her chapters of the previous days on stage:

Ttraveled the world … had a performance that stands as a special memory for her.
“I have many adventures. I once performed in front of Led Zeppelin at a festival in Hamburg. At the end, the band came out of hiding and “felt” that I was there live from behind the Iron Curtain and singing like that. I sang in Japanese in Japan, the band there liked it, and they asked me to sing it on their album. We were also in Australia for a month. Before one of our performances, they said, “the attendance at Hungarian shows is low.” It ended up being a sold-out show, and an Australian couple fell in love with us so much that they followed us everywhere by plane and learned the songs in Hungarian.”

Mind you … coming by car … 3 hours of free parking
The ticket provides free parking on the day of the performance in the Várkert Bazár underground garage for 3 hours (entrance from Szarvas Square) depending on the availability. Validate your parking ticket for the discount at the counter in the auditorium of the Event Hall!

On the opening day of the festival, Kati Kovács’ concert will crown your day.

Want anything more to comfy your evenings!?!

Recommandation by Aggie Reiter

26 May

UIPM Pentathlon World Cup 2026 Budapest

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Only 2 weeks left until the UIPM Pentathlon World Cup 2026 starts in Budapest!

Venue: BOK Hall – District XIV., 1-3 Istvánmezei Rd. Budapest

Budapest is preparing for a special event: in June 2026, the world’s pentathlon elite will arrive at the BOK Hall for the UIPM Pentathlon World Cup.

The competition start on the 9th of June, and let  and watch on the spot the world’s best compete again in the BOK Hall!.

UIPM Pentathlon World Cup Budapest, Hungary Women’s Final – Gates open: 3 p.m. – Starting: 4 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2026 -Budapest, BOK ‘A’ Hall

UIPM Pentathlon World Cup Budapest, Hungary Men’s Final – Gates open: 10 a.m. – Starting 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13, 2026 Budapest, BOK Hall ‘A’

As the 3rd stop of the World Cup series, Budapest will host the best in the sport. An unprecedented international field of more than 200 people will gather in the era of the new format to compete in the BOK Hall.

Be a part of the biggest domestic pentathlon competition of the year!

Secure one of the seat today and experience the excitement of the World Cup live! Please note that tickets are for unassigned seats, and seats are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.

Children under the age of 14 are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult family member with a valid ticket.

Recomendation by Aggie Reiter

8 May

Visit Pécs @ the10th Zsolnay Light Festival between July 2nd and 5th 2026.

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Vasarely’s spirit and the limits of imagination: a flood of jubilee light envelops Pécs at the 10th Zsolnay Light Festival Ten years after the streets of Pécs first shone with the magic of contemporary light art, the 10th anniversary edition of the Zsolnay Light Festival is bigger and more spectacular than ever: over four nights between July 2nd and 5th, it will bathe the city in a flood of light with more than 30 works.





In addition, its theme pays tribute to Victor Vasarely, a world-famous native of Pécs, as part of the Vasarely Memorial Year. The event has now grown into one of the most spectacular city festivals in Europe, with more than a hundred thousand visitors annually.





The 2026 anniversary edition is intertwined with two exceptional anniversaries:
Commemorate the 120th anniversary of the birth of Victor Vasarely, a native of Pécs and the father of optical art, and the Vasarely Museum in Pécs celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.





The theme of the Light Festival this year is therefore Vasarely’s PLASTI-CITÉ // COLORFUL CITY concept – which invites you into the world of optical illusions, to the sensory experience of movement, space and light.





The Cathedral facade is the festival’s biggest canvas …





The most anticipated event of the festival, the Zsolnay Light Art Video Mapping Competition, turns the facade of the Pécs Cathedral into a light canvas every evening. This year, Italian, Chinese and Bulgarian artists will compete for the audience’s votes – their works will be imbued with a visual world drawing from Vasarely’s op-art heritage. In addition to the competition, a special work will also debut: as part of the Irish focus program, the Kiégő Izzók team will pay homage to the oeuvre of Martyn Ferenc with a projection.





The Path of Light: more than 30 stops at the limits of imagination which forms the backbone of the festival, will allow visitors to discover the works of domestic and international light artists at 15 downtown and 19 Zsolnay Quarter-surrounding locations.





Get your feathers hats and fancy cloths to join the Back to the Hippie era of the 70s! 





On Theater Square, New York’s Liquid Light Lab evokes the legendary analog light shows of the era. 





Imagine the colors of Kandinsky, the vibrations of Jimi Hendrix and early Pink Floyd concerts – this floating, sensual universe will inhale visitors for four evenings. 





The Light Path station on Theater Square is part of the USA250 commemorations. The atmosphere is turned up to the maximum by DJs from Tilos Radio: this is not just a projection, but a shared, psychedelic journey into the realm of lights. – According to Vasarely’s credo, art is a common language, which should leave the exhibition spaces and become a part of everyday life. The concept of the Path of Light also resonates with this: it elevates the urban space into an open gallery, where through interactive installations visitors themselves become part of the creative process and the community experience.





The public programs and light works in the city center are free to visit. The closed spaces and the special installations in the Zsolnay Quarter and the Kodály Center can be visited with the Light Festival MAX wristband, which can be purchased  on thr SPOT from May 7th.





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				29
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Taste the ice-cream loved by Sissi Queen Elisabeth of Hungary

			

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For anyone who might kinda not recall who she was ... Queen Elisabeth, often remembered as Sissi, was born into the House of Wittelsbach in Munich. She was raised on the family’s country estate, Possenhofen Castle, on the shores of Lake Starnberg. Elisabeth was known for her love of Hungarian culture and her contribution to the memory of the Hungarian people, and was an important supporter of the Hungarian Compromise. Elisabeth’s death was also tragic, as she was assassinated in Geneva.










Gödöllő celebrates Sissi’s favorite flavors with its 60th anniversary ice cream: the ice cream for the city’s 60th anniversary has been introduced





Almonds, violets and sour cherries: these are the ingredients of the jubilee ice cream that the internationally awarded Sissi Ice Cream Parlor created for the 60th anniversary of Gödöllő being declared a city. The ice cream, named “Gödöllő60”, revives Queen Elisabeth’s favorite sweets in a modern form – the specialty was tested by Mayor Dr. György Gémesi among the first to test in the ice cream parlor’s workshop.





Gödöllő will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its declaration as a city in 2026. In honor of the anniversary year, the family-run Sissi Ice Cream Parlor, which has been operating in the city for 15 years, has created a special recipe. With this gastronomic gift, the company wishes to thank the settlement, which has been home to their artisanal workshop for a decade and a half.





Violets, almonds and sour cherries: a tribute to the past and local characteristics





When dreaming up the “Gödöllő60” ice cream, the creators were looking for a flavor that was both elegant and closely linked to the local history and the city’s natural characteristics. The choice fell on violets, almonds and sour cherries – the recipe is a direct reference to the historical figure of Queen Elizabeth and the former richness of the Gödöllő gardens.





The queen’s passionate love for violets was well known: it was her favorite flower, and she also sought out delicacies made from it. She also liked violet ice cream, syrups and candied violets; her perfume was also made from this flower, and her rooms were decorated with shades of violet. It is no coincidence that when she arrived in Gödöllő, the castle garden was regularly filled with violets in her honor.





In addition to the royal elegance, the creators also included local ingredients typical of the settlement in the concept. Sour cherries and almonds are closely linked to the city: Antal I. Grassalkovich, considered the founder of Gödöllő, had several large orchards, the memory of which is preserved in several street names to this day. The new flavor combines this dual heritage: the soft almond ice cream is completed with violet sour cherry sauce and a crunchy almond layer.





From the mayor’s tasting to international recognition …





The city ice cream prepared in honor of the anniversary year was first tasted by Dr. György Gémesi, – mayor of Gödöllő, in the ice cream parlor’s workshop.





Ice cream is one of my favorite desserts, fortunately, in addition to chocolate, vanilla, and punch, we can now taste hundreds of flavors and Sissi is a leader in this not only in Gödöllő, but also throughout the country. It is truly a great pleasure that the Gödöllő60 ice cream was created for the 60th anniversary of becoming a city – said Dr. György Gémesi.





Behind the words of appreciation lies serious professional work. The recipe is based on the experience of ice cream master Andrea Koncz, who has been making ice cream with her husband János Koncz for 36 years. Over the years, their names have been associated with numerous awards: the Sissi team has previously won the title of Balaton Ice Cream of the Year, and has been a multiple podium finisher and special prize winner in the Ice Cream of the Year competition. In addition to domestic successes, the ice cream shop is also at the forefront of the profession internationally: in September 2025, they were the only Hungarians to receive the prestigious “Master of Quality Award” at the Scirubetta Festival in Italy.





For fifteen years, Gödöllő has not only been the location of our work, but also our home. This is where our dream came true, and here we found a community that has supported us from day one. Gödöllő60 ice cream is not just a recipe: it is our personal gift and expression of gratitude to the city – said Andrea Koncz.





This world-class knowledge and local patriotism for the city are combined in each scoop of “Gödöllő60”. The festive dessert is available from today in the Sissi Fagyizó store in Gödöllő, so the city’s residents and visitors can celebrate the anniversary with a worthy. 





Go for it … Give it a try … surprise you taste to enjoy  new flavors.





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Documentary about the terrorist attack on the Nova Festival to be screened @ Nyíregyháza

			

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Documentary about the terrorist attack on the Nova festival to be screened  @ Nyíregyháza





According to the announcement, the modern state of Israel is a diverse, multi-religious, democratic country with an extremely complex social and cultural structure. Tivadar Herzl, of Hungarian origin, played a decisive role in the founding of the state. In addition to the various branches of Judaism, Muslim and Christian communities also live together in the country. In recent decades, Israel has achieved outstanding results in high-tech, pharmaceutical research, defense innovation and many other areas, while also facing ongoing security challenges and the presence of terrorism.





The aim of the series of events is to provide a comprehensive picture of this complex social and historical reality, with particular attention to addressing the younger generations, while at the same time offering valuable and thought-provoking programs for all ages. In addition, the organizers aim to present the social, cultural and public activities of the contemporary Hungarian Jewish community. The diversity of the community and the role it plays in 21st century Hungarian society are given special emphasis.
The main elements of the program series are:





a school visit to the Zrínyi Ilona High School,
a school visit to the Bethlen Gábor High School,
meetings with public, religious and political figures of the county,
a presentation of the Emmy-award winning documentary We Will Dance Again, which deals with the events of the terrorist attack on the Nova festival on October 7, 2023.








The film screening will take place from 5:00 p.m. at the Váci Mihály Cultural Center (Nyíregyháza, Szabadság tér 9). The screening is free of charge with Hungarian subtitles, courtesy of the organizers. You can register at the following e-mail address: info@kerenh.hu





The program series contributes to conveying authentic knowledge about Israel and the life of contemporary Jewish communities, contributing to strengthening cultural understanding and openness










Press Release





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				Apr
			

			
Historical drama  namely “The Choir” staring Ralph Fiennes

			

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Premiere on the 23rd of April 2026.










The historical drama The Choir opens in cinemas on Thursday. Nicholas Hytner’s (The Salem Witches, King George) new film is a moving drama about the power of music and collective creativity, starring Ralph Fiennes (Schindler’s List, Conclave, In Bruges).





In 1916, the choir of the Yorkshire town of Ramsden loses almost all of its male members due to conscription. Despite the difficulties, the choir’s management wants to continue working together: they decide to recruit local young men who are not eligible for conscription due to their age. A new choirmaster arrives alongside the young people: the unyielding, self-willed, and working with strange methods Dr. Henry Guthrie (Ralph Fiennes). As the draft orders arrive one after another, the entire community realizes that the best defense against the chaos that is upending their lives is to play music together.





The choir tells a story of solidarity and empathy through the fate of a diverse community, while emphasizing that art can be a source of support even in times of greatest crisis.





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Wine enthusiasts didn’t miss the Badacsony wine region tasting @ New York Palace Budapest

			

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Yearly,  Badacsony Region Wineries are coming to New York Palace – Budapest holding big early spring celebration with their wines.  The wine tasting offer was on the spot by the top wineries around the Badacsony region, whom opened the opportunity to get a complete panoramic picture … mean by tasting … of where the wine offer of the Badacsony Wine Region are in our days.





The Badacsony in New York tasting was held for the fifteenth time at the New York Palace in Budapest. The event was doubly historic, as Weissenkirchen, one of the centers of the Wachau wine region, and Badacsonytomaj signed a twinning cooperation agreement at the event, which could be the basis for a fruitful relationship between the two wine regions. As for the tasting, in addition to the record-breaking 42 Badacsony wineries, 10 wineries from Weissenkirchen were also represented as special guests, and seven Austrian producers personally accompanied the wines, it was possible to meet average – good – excellent wines, but the quality is definitely improving year-by-year. So now the tasting items could only be grouped into the good – excellent – top wine categories.  So now the tasting items could only be grouped into the good – excellent – top wine categories.





Those who attended the tasting could taste an incredibly wide selection to choose from.





Roll through the snaps taken at the event … Let the photos from the event do the talking.





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Cirque du Soleil show on screen limited time only from the 23rd of April.

			

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Press release by Pannonia Entertainment Ltd.





Pannónia Entertainment will bring three Cirque du Soleil shows to the region for the remainder of the year, each season.





Founded in 1984, Cirque du Soleil is a Canadian entertainment company and the world’s largest producer of contemporary new circus. It revolutionized the art form by eliminating animal acts and instead focusing on high-level acrobatics, artistic storytelling, elaborate, unique costumes and original music. By 2026, it will be a leader in the performing arts, combining artistic creativity with advanced technology.





The Montreal-based company has entertained more than 400 million people on 6 continents. In addition to their headquarters, they also offer tours (e.g. Kooza, Kurios) and permanent performances (e.g. “O”, Mad Apple) in cities such as Las Vegas or Orlando. Their performances have never been seen on cinema screens on 4 continents before our distributor acquired the rights to screen 3 of their productions in Central and Eastern Europe, and outside of Hungary, in the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland.





The opening title of the 3 is Luzia (meaning Light), which will be available for a limited time from April 23 until the end of the year on Cinema MOM, Lurdy Mozi, Pólus Cinema and GoBuda Cinema With a series of spectacular visual surprises and breathtaking acrobatic performances, Luzia takes the audience on a surreal journey to an imaginary Mexico – a lavishly vivid world, sometimes reminiscent of Coco in its costumes, which hovers on the border between reality and fantasy. The fresh and surprising circus show enchants us by artistically incorporating water into the acrobatic performance – a first in the history of Cirque du Soleil. The scenes include hoop jumping on a treadmill, the Cyr wheel and trapeze, handstands, poles and bars, 360-degree swings, aerial straps, juggling, extreme body flexibility, swing-to-swing jumping, acrobatic cycling and hair hanging.





Although Luzia is not recommended for children under 6, no foreign language knowledge is required to watch the show. The company aims to make their new circus productions with songs, dances and live music accessible to all members of the family worldwide, and now it can be seen in cinemas for a fraction of the price of live shows! 





After the April show, additional Cirque du Soleil shows will be coming to Hungarian screens in July and October, so if the first one is a hit, there will be plenty of opportunities to relive the circus atmosphere.





Update by Aggie Reiter






			

		


	
		

			
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