a student from the Lake Balaton town of Fonyód received the Best Delegate award at a conference simulating the operation of the United Nations as reported on the M1 public news television on Sunday As one of the youngest participants in the event the graduating student from the Mátyás Király (King Mathias) Secondary School in Fonyód was tasked with representing the United States in the United Nations Security Council Nagy told M1 that the competitors were given a predetermined topic: the protection of civilians in an armed conflict and the role of youth in matters of peace and security resulting in a humanitarian crisis affecting civilians The challenge was to address this situation with humanitarian assistance in accordance with international law One of the lessons from the event is that reaching a decision and finding practical solutions to the problem requires compromises He added that the winning proposal will be forwarded to the real United Nations Security Council Nagy stated that he participated in the competition with great motivation and it is still hard for him to believe that he succeeded in winning Nagy Boldizsár nyerte meg a világ legrangosabb New Yorkban rendezett ENSZ-modell konferenciáját Ő kapta a “legjobb delegált” kitüntetést a Biztonsági Tanácsban És ő volt a konferencia egyik legfiatalabb résztvevője Boldizsár a fonyódi Mátyás Király Gimnázium tanulója Model UN simulations involve countless students offering them an educational platform to delve into the principles and operations of the United Nations Many present-day leaders across various fields had participated in a Model UN challenge during their student years Hungarian Conservative is a quarterly magazine on contemporary political philosophical and cultural issues from a conservative perspective Three bastions on the south shore that pull towards west – in every sense they are located on the western part of the coast but there’s also the fact that they are open to innovations that are typical of the western part of Europe Here we can find the south shore’s serious wine county wines and champagnes that are renowned not only nationwide but also on an international level there’re multiple sandy beaches reminding of seashores; we can also find quality ports here we will stumble upon some decent restaurants as well Of course the past is still present in the form of holiday homes from the communist era but they mingle with the signs of innovation We rounded up the best things to do amid this eclectic atmosphere but also high winds and reached the ‘Hungarian sea’ In Hungary, the settlements along the Danube are most at risk of flooding, but the Somogy county news portal reports that Cyclone Boris has not spared Lake Balaton either Extremely strong winds hit Fonyód residents over the weekend with gusts of up to 130 kilometers per hour measured by Kab Hill instruments Winds of 105 kilometres were recorded in Siófok and Alsóörs The cyclone hit the area with extreme wind gusts and also caused the lake’s water level to shift Experts measured very different water levels in the two parts of the lake with the southern side 33 centimeters higher than the northern side While the water level at Siófok was 109 centimeters as measured on Sunday morning As we wrote earlier, the Hungarian geological site, near Lake Balaton, was recognised among the world’s most significant, details HERE and website in this browser for the next time I comment Y"},"category":false,"taxonomy":{"active":false,"name":"category"}},"markup":{"custom_html":true,"wpp-start":"","wpp-end":"<\/ul>","title-start":"","title-end":"<\/h2>","post-html":"{thumb} {title} {stats}<\/span>{excerpt}<\/p><\/li>"},"theme":{"name":""}} You have successfully joined our subscriber list © 2025 DailyNewsHungary | All rights reserved Nestled near the picturesque shores of Lake Balaton the Zichy Castle (now Boros Castle) in Fonyód is up for sale offering a rare opportunity to own a piece of Hungarian history once the summer residence of Count Béla Zichy and his family attracting interest from potential buyers seeking a unique property with an extraordinary past Built in the early 1900s, the Zichy Castle stands as a testament to aristocratic elegance and historical significance. Originally designed as a summer retreat for the Zichy family, it hosted grand gatherings and hunting expeditions, SONLINE writes its walls have witnessed dramatic transformations—from noble leisure to neglect during Hungary’s communist era The castle’s story took an unexpected turn when it was repurposed as an office for the local peat mine in the 1980s Its condition deteriorated until the 1990s when a remarkable family effort restored its original charm The restoration involved every family member who contributed to bringing back its hunting lodge character the castle remains in the family’s ownership but is being sold due to their relocation and lack of time to manage the property Spanning 665 square meters across three levels Its expansive grounds include a 16×5-meter swimming pool and terraces that enhance its regal ambiance These features make it ideal for various uses—whether as a boutique hotel the Zichy Castle has served as a popular venue for weddings While it continues to host occasional events today the current owners are ready to pass on this historic gem to someone who can unlock its full potential Priced at HUF 790 million (approximately EUR 2 million) this property represents more than just real estate—it is an opportunity to own a piece of Hungarian heritage With its rich history and versatile features the Zichy Castle offers endless possibilities for those seeking an extraordinary investment or personal retreat Whether you envision transforming it into a luxury hotel or preserving it as a private residence steeped in history this castle is waiting for its next chapter—and perhaps its next visionary owner Check out more photos of the magnificent castle HERE A disturbing video has emerged showing a vehicle striking a mother and her two children while they were on a pedestrian crossing in Fonyód a popular vacation spot located on the Southern shores of Lake Balaton Footage of the accident was posted on the official Facebook page of the Somogy County Police Headquarters According to Blikk Two cars approached an intersection from opposite directions at the same time it appears that the Seat driver became distracted by the Suzuki Focused on the other vehicle’s movements the Seat driver failed to notice that a mother with her children intended to cross the street Neither the pedestrians nor the vehicle had time to react The driver at fault received a fine and has been banned from driving for eight months The video has already garnered over 1.7 million views: The passenger shipping season officially began on Lake Balaton on 28 March with significant discounts This is the 179th passenger shipping season of Balatoni Hajózási Ltd passenger transport services are available from five ports with scheduled routes operating between Siófok and Tihany (Tomaj catamaran) as well as Fonyód and Badacsony (Balaton catamaran) Sightseeing cruises are also available from Siófok During the early spring schedule until 18 April The first catamaran (Tomaj) departed from Fonyód to Badacsony where it was welcomed with a ceremony featuring local wine tastings and performances by the Badacsony-Tördemic Folk Dance Ensemble passengers can enjoy new and nostalgic fleet options along with family discounts and other promotions expanding the network to include Balatonföldvár and families with one child are already eligible to buy such tickets you may travel for free if you are under 14 while youth between 14-25 also receive discounted tickets cyclists also get discounts since bicycle ticket prices have decreased Bahart will receive tourists on kids’ boats Ferries commute every day in every 30 minutes Many set off on the weekend of May 1 due to the gradual relaxations and a desire to be outdoors after confinement HelloVidék toured the southern and northern shores of the Hungarian Sea. They took a trip to look at restaurants and popular tourist attractions They got in a car on the morning of the first of May and headed for Lake Balaton to explore the opportunities offered by the first hot spring weekend after the opening with only a few agricultural vehicles disturbing the traffic; but in return the endless rapeseed fields of Somogy is like honey for the soul turning onto the main road was already tricky They thought it would be worth visiting the beach first After being unable to find any parking in any possible way they decided to cancel the plan of the walk on the shore of Fonyód They headed for the Panorama Promenade in hopes of a smaller crowd as it is located between turn-of-the-century buildings surrounded by the peace and quiet provided by the immediate vicinity of a national park and the shores of Lake Balaton are only a 5-6 minute walk away a “smart home” system is already being built for impressive but expensive homes the crew of hellovidek.hu returned to the promenade they decided to climb the Sipos Mountain viewpoint they found the lookout closed for maintenance they took the direction of the north shore to have some food with friend at Szigliget The traffic was still huge and inconvenient The data of the bicycle traffic count carried out on behalf of the Ministry of Innovation and Technology indicate a turn partly attributable to the pandemic. While previously there was a rapid expansion of recreational and tourist cycling, according to the 2020 surveys three-quarters more people hopped on bicycles on weekdays There was a relatively long wait for the food given the crowd the waiting did not go to the detriment of the quality and even the puppy was immediately placed in front of a water bowl without any special request Almost every place they saw along the way worked with a similar number of guests They ended their day without the year’s best ice cream since the line the would have had to wait out was criminal Photo by Tamara Bitter on Unsplash Budapest is absolutely not the only ideal place to celebrate 20 August in – Hungary has many beautiful places where it is just as enjoyable and spectacular as in the capital city we will list 5 ideal locations around Lake Balaton where you can (and should!) celebrate the Hungarian national holiday this year This list is based on the article of Balaton.hu The festivities will last the whole weekend in Fonyód DJ Náksi and DJ Forkmann will heat up the party zone Saturday will start with the traditional Holy Mass and the St After the much-anticipated firework display the evening will be rounded off with a performance by the band UFO the Antal Lányi Memorial Day and The Tihany Echo (A tihanyi visszhang) musical await and in the evening DJ Forkmann will be back on the turntables The people of Keszthely are also preparing a colourful and varied programme for the whole weekend from Friday until Sunday along with the Saturday fireworks which will start at 9 PM Starting with the children’s programmes in the afternoons a series of top-class performers will enhance the atmosphere until the climax of the evenings The programmes will be made even more enticing by gastronomic exhibitors The celebration of the state founding will begin in Zamárdi in the morning of 20 August with a commemoration ceremony at the Millennium Monument at 8 AM The evening events will unfold in the Event Square from 5 PM with a dance show and concerts The free programme will culminate in a magical show by fire jugglers entitled “Sparkling Night” (Szikrázó éjszaka) The three-day weekend-long event will be held in Balatonalmádi from 19 to 21 August the stage will also host big names such as Margaret Island The fireworks will be replaced this year by a fire juggling show the consecration of the new bread and the new wine will start at 5:30 PM in Balatonvilágos with a festive show by Emese Torma and Lajos Varga entitled “So far away from me…” It will continue with a performance by Attila László followed by a DJ Go-Q set and a crazy party until dawn The longest sandy beach of Lake Balaton was created in Fonyód The investment was originally planned to last summer but because of the liceneses it slipped to this year The project which costed HUF 345 Million and was supported by the EU The former 133m -long paved shore was removed and the beach was filled with sand 6-8 meters wide Because of wave protection three small island were built in front of the beach not only the beach was renovated but the number of the parking lots increased dressing rooms fountains and a water stage was also established one of them will be a water adventure playground the city would maintain it from parking fees said that this environment friendly and landscape-fitting beach is intented to be a reference work Photo: www.termalfurdo.net Source: http://www.szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu/ This is very good for tourists,british love this ,but it would be lovley if the balaton airport ,opend up for flights to england ,again .as im english but live here now ,we have lots visitors from england but its a 5hrs round trip to fetch them from budapest ,what a shame it was doing flights in2008 when we moved here,also we go to balaton brits meeting once a month in pike resterant in balatonszentgorgy there ,are lots of uk people who live here ,who would love to see the flights ,back to uk and it would bring more uk tourists to this beautifull lovley country and hungarian people Termalfurdo.hu shares a list lining up the 7 very best public beaches in Hungary in order to help you decide where to go before the summer is over It might come just handy in case you’re about to go on a holiday and wondering where to start off the fun The public beach at Barcsi offers an exceptional opportunity to get into the Drava as there are not many places where organizing bathing in the river is available you may easily take a trip on the Drava by boat The southern part of Balaton is full of amazing public beaches the site managed to do so: the public beach at Fonyód-Bélatelep is less crowded than its fellow beaches A fascinating panorama of Badacsony awaits you all at the Fonyód Mountain the water is especially deep and calm there and it’s easy to let everything go and just chill out but a completely Italian-like beach can be found at the Velence Promenade A beautiful promenade with dozens of sunshades and sunbeds awaits everyone who wants to have some fun at the white for there are several buffets to fill your belly but in case you want to heat up things and try out some water sports don’t go anywhere else: several opportunities are available for that as well [button link=”#https://dailynewshungary.com/list-of-free-beaches-at-lake-balaton/” color=”orange” newwindow=”yes”] Read more about the public beaches of Lake Balaton[/button] The southern part of Lake Balaton is wonderful but the northern side also calls for visitors is the Vadkacsa beach with a great atmosphere riding a paddle boat and playing beach volleyball are all possibilities for those who look for something else than swimming offering a spectacular view on Tihany and the southern part of Balaton The EcoCentre at Lake Tisza and its shallow shores are perfect for all those looking for some time out of noise and crowds and the busy lifestyle Perhaps that’s why it is especially suitable for families with kids park-like beach can be found at the entrance of the Centre’s no.2 event area canoe or paddle boat and see the place from the water a terraced-restaurant also welcomes guests Many people were extremely happy when the forest city public beach at Gyula opened its gates a couple of years ago as a beautiful environment and natural waterside relaxes the visitors at the shore of the Black-Körös [button link=”#https://dailynewshungary.com/dog-friendly-beaches-in-hungary/” color=”orange” newwindow=”yes”] Check the beaches which you can visit with your doggie[/button] it is forbidden to swim in the Danube in Budapest a great opportunity of swimming in the river is provided The beach has a separated part on the shore where visitors may go buffets and a playground are also available for the beach-goers so don’t be afraid of not being able to relax because of the dozens of others it is worth paying a visit to the sand island between the lower and upper beaches of Göd for the sandy parts give the feeling of a great wild beach Photos: facebook.com/LakeVelence; pixabay;