The following is an edited and abridged version of a lecture delivered by the author at the 6–7 November conference titled Holocaust and the Law organized by the Mathias Corvinus Collegium in Kolozsvár (Cluj-Napoca to mark the beginning of the Holocaust in Transylvania Although the answer may seem obvious at first it is worth asking the question on the occasion of the eightieth anniversary: was the 1944 Holocaust in Hungary ‘legal’ but I would argue that the Holocaust in Hungary was not only an ad hoc but for the most part it was part of an elaborate ploy designed to conceal the intentions of its perpetrators and to confuse its victims In what follows I would like to describe briefly how they managed to create this contradiction and what effect it had on the situation of Hungarian Jewry While I’m not trying to make any generalizations Hungarian Jews were generally known for their assimilated and law-abiding nature saw themselves as loyal Hungarian citizens and followed the law of the land to the letter This was part of a well-rehearsed strategy on the part of their leaders Between the emancipation of Hungarian Jewry and its nearly complete annihilation Hungarian Jewish leaders experienced various levels of antisemitism they could and did turn to the state authorities to ease their suffering After the German occupation of Hungary a number of laws and regulations were introduced in quick succession designed not only to rob Hungarian Jews of their material wealth and dignity The question of legality yields interesting results when viewed through the prism of the Holocaust in Hungary The Holocaust in Hungary was ostensibly lawful to a large extent but not in its entirety and certainly not in its genesis the more or less democratically elected Hungarian government was restructured but in practice pro-Allies Prime Minister Kállay was forced underground and then into deportation The last legitimate Hungarian government was thus elected in May 1939 and in March 1944 it ceased to exist in its previous form All government action thereafter can be traced back at least in part to the 1944 invasion that seriously violated Hungarian sovereignty even if any reasonable observer could grasp what was happening to the country But German troops did not appear in certain parts of the country until months later In some parts of the public administration the Germans and the pro-German government carried out a major clean-up while in other places almost everyone was left in place It would be logical to argue that in a small town where no German soldiers were seen until May or June 1944 and where the positions of the local administration were not touched life went on as usual and serious legal violations were not perceived ‘The government had lulled Hungarian Jews into a false sense of security with a series of misleading messages’ faced serious violations of their legal security both before and during the German occupation and from their point of view it was quite irrelevant whether they were oppressed by the democratically elected Hungarian government or by the puppet government set up after the German occupation their situation naturally became much worse after the German occupation The government had lulled Hungarian Jews into a false sense of security with a series of misleading messages until the trap closed Hungarian Jews cannot be blamed for trusting their government No sane person would willingly assume that his family members or himself were about to be murdered by their own government the Hungarian Jewry’s respect for the law must be emphasized without any accusatory tone he suggested to his fellow Jews that they tie up their guards and flee to Romania his fellow servicemen were offended and threatened to denounce him Even when their very lives were at stake and their government was trying to exterminate their families their respect for the law was too strong to be disregarded The civil servants of the Hungarian state took a strict oath to protect the lives of Hungarian citizens when they were sworn in Hungarian civil servants were allowed to resign or take sick leave after the occupation if they did not want to participate in the Holocaust (This statement is true even if should be added that in the eastern parts of the country which were declared to be military operational areas resignation was a more complicated act.) This means that no public servant could credibly hide behind the excuse that they were just doing their job let me refer to the contrast that characterized the situation of Hungarian Jews and the law during the Holocaust The law was used in such a way that its observance helped the perpetrators and Jews who obeyed the law were often less likely to survive than those who broke it During the labour service (munkaszolgálat in Hungarian) and Jews were subject to the so-called Rules of Service This document made it clear that soldiers were not allowed to hit each other The labour servicemen received the most severe punishments for the slightest disobedience This was the case even though the Rules of Service applied to both categories Another good example is the case of the Jewish councils The Jewish councils were Jewish self-governing organizations whose purpose was essentially to facilitate the Holocaust on the part of the Germans Most Jewish councils followed the word of the law those Jewish councils that went down the path of evading the law often achieved more than their law-abiding counterparts they could not change the course of events either they met the same fate as their law-abiding counterparts The question of the Holocaust and the law is still one that needs to be further investigated The legality of Jewish councils and Jewish police forces should be examined as should the legality of certain measures taken by the Arrow Cross government Punitive and military law should be analysed in the context of the unarmed labour service comprehensive studies about the functioning of the post-war people’s courts the issue of the Holocaust and the law provide grounds for further fruitful and much needed research and it is very appropriate that MCC Kolozsvár decided to organize a conference about the topic Hungarian Conservative is a quarterly magazine on contemporary political philosophical and cultural issues from a conservative perspective This website is using a 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economy model and its practical application for revitalizing the economy of Kőszeg and its bioregion Kőszeg has been losing population due to a stagnant economy and the ongoing outmigration of its young people to cities Along with identifying what is valuable in the community – picturesque Kőszeg has tourism appeal – the team focused on closing-the-loop of or circularizing local resources The plan promotes reciprocal exchanges of energy water and material resources among economic and natural resource sectors to advance us beyond the inefficient practices of a linear take-make-waste economy The circularized strategy involved students using remote sensing to aggregate local data about crops They then promoted best practices for forestry clean energy and related workforce redevelopment Waste flows are to be recovered for beneficial use in a repurposed industrial park proposed for closed loop production of new products Some of the students presented their findings to stakeholders in Kőszeg and illustrated final report detailing strategies and technologies that would support local and regional resilience Brown has presented the project at sustainability conferences in Hungary CCNY and Senegalese students worked on sustainable development and the ecovillage movement In January, 2019, Professor Marie Nazon of the SEEK department traveled to Senegal with students from the Colin Powell School of Civic and Global Leadership to engage in a three-week course in sustainable development and the ecovillage movement many majoring in International and Black Studies were joined by two graduate students from the Bernard and Anne Spitzer School of Architecture Nazon partners with the NGO Network for Ecovillage Emergence and Development (REDES) in the Sahel region of Senegal and designed the 4-credit service learning course based on her research experience in Senegal as a Fulbright grant recipient in 2010 Students were paired with Senegalese students from Cheikh Anta Diop University and traveled to the village of Bambey Serere outside Dakar Projects included greening the local high school and middle school; addressing plastic waste by organizing a cleanup involving 600 students; assisting in developing educational methods to improve oral English skills; weighing babies at the local health clinic; and proposing a digital birth records system to the mayor’s office The Spitzer students provided professional assistance to the design and construction of a high school community room The group explored indigenous spirituality and African culture and took a close look at slavery in Africa and surviving historical trauma during a trip to the Gorée Island slave house “They came out transformed,” said Nazon « BACK TO NEWS skonig@ccny.cuny.edu View CCNY Media Kit. Focusing on sculptural cliffs and friendly hillside woods, Hideg-ház is an unusual object in the landscape of the outskirts of Kőszeg, a charming historical town in Hungary. Ground Floor PlanThe site had been used as a quarry a few cenutries ago so the exposed rock face was one of the strongest elements of the environment. In order to get enough direct sunlight all-year-long and to stay close to the sculptural cliffs, the building had been placed about 10 meters above the road that runs along the bottom of the valley. © Tamás BujnovszkyNatural lights and views to the surrounding nature were the most important factors at the arrangement of spaces. The solid and open surfaces of the 110 sqm building react to these elements as well - large but shaded openings towards the best views on the south side, glimpses of the rock from accentuated spots on the north. © Tamás BujnovszkyThe contrast between the rough sawn larch cladding stained black on the exterior surfaces and the same material with natural finish and smooth surface on the inside leads visitors towards the interior spaces. © Tamás BujnovszkyThe clear white walls in the interior pick up the random colours of the sky and the surroundings. © Tamás BujnovszkyThe building is located in a country with very diverse climate. Hot summers and cold winters desire a smart mix of architectural decisions to keep the cabin comfortable and easy to run in all four seasons.  The clients had a clear concept about what they wanted to achieve in terms of building services and comfort.  A combination of high-tec and simple ecological solutions resulted in extremely low energy consumption and moderate building cost. Elevations, SectionHideg-ház is the first project realized by Attila Béres and Jusztina Balázs Thir young architecture firm started the design of this building in 2009 when Mr Hideg noticed Attila Béres in Wallpaper magazine's Graduate Directory – an annual list of talented young architects Detailed design and construction of the cabin finished in 2013 Hideg and his wife spent 3 years on site to build this precisely detailed and custom-tailored house by hand They carried out almost every phase of construction from cleaning the cliffs to building custom furniture Their devotion and insistent enthusiasm had key importance along the process of design and construction of the holiday home You'll now receive updates based on what you follow Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors If you have done all of this and still can't find the email The worldwide artificial intelligence market is expected to increase enormously in the next few years virtually all industries will be affected by the implementation of AI systems resulting in the digitalisation and automation of work processes This will cause disruptive shifts in labour markets in terms of the number and profiles of jobs in industries as well as worker skill requirements We take a gender perspective and analyse how gender stereotypes and gendered work segregation on the one hand and digitalisation and automation (as a consequence of AI implementation) on the other hand are entangled and result in a vicious cycle of digital gender inequality We provide insights into the gender-specific impact of AI technologies which is relevant for the mitigation of the potential risk of the creation of social inequality and exclusion We show that existing empirical evidence already indicates that AI will not increase gender equality but will somewhat further exacerbate the gender inequality in labour markets ranging from further horizontal and vertical occupational gender segregation to an increase in the gender pay gap We summarise policy guidance and measures to decrease gender inequality in the future Estrella Gomez-Herrera is a Visiting Fellow at Bruegel and a Professor at the University of Balearic Islands she worked as a research fellow at the European Commission Her research is related to Digital Markets Digital Single Market or Artificial Intelligence She has published more than 20 papers on these topics on top academic journals She has presented the results of her research at more than 30 national and international conferences including the Paris Seminar on the Economy of Digitalization NBER Summer Institute IT and Digitalization or CESIfo Summer Institute She currently conducts research with co-authors from leading institutions such as Bocconi University and Manchester and the European Commission she has contacted and maintained dialogue with the most important companies that provide digital laboru services helping them to improve their business models Dr Sabine Theresia Köszegi has been a Labour Science and Organisation Professor at TU Wien since 2009 Her research focuses on the intersection of technology she was awarded the Käthe-Leichter Prize for Excellence in Gender Studies and Equality in the World of Work She was a member of the European Commission's Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence and Chair of the Austrian Council on Robotics and AI in Policy Advice she leads the PhD program Trust Robots and the transdisciplinary research project Caring Robots hungary image © tamas bujnovsky all images courtesy of beres architects central deck and entrance image © tamas bujnovsky kitchen, dining, and living room image © tamas bujnovsky (left) illuminated stone (right) illuminated house image © tamas bujnovsky contrast of rigid and organic image © tamas bujnovsky happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. 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Read our Privacy notice When Ignacio Evangelista was growing up in Spain he'd look at maps and feel like a god gazing down on his kingdom and wondered why European frontiers were so complicated while African countries had sensible straight lines "I knew nothing about colonialism," he says "I thought European people were stupid and the Africans were so much cleverer I went on a school trip and when we crossed the border to France I wondered what I would feel when I touched foreign ground and Evangelista's childhood fascination with borders has resulted in a photography project featuring Europe's eerie disused border posts in the passport-free age ushered in by the Schengen Agreement "I was interested in places where the natural and artificial come together," he says of his photographs of abandoned buildings concealed within mysterious forests and woodlands began photographing Spain's borders with France and Portugal but discovered that these rarely had the atmosphere he was after "I was looking for places that weren't inhabited," he says they have recovered the buildings for other functions The photographer switched his attention to Western Europe's old border with the East "I had two reasons: they were the last countries to join the Schengen Agreement and they were the countries with the least money," he says "The richer countries have taken down the structures or converted them because they can afford to do so Another influence was Evangelista's memories of visiting Prague and Belgrade while inter-railing in his teens "One time we were on a train crossing the border to Yugoslavia when at 3am soldiers came on with guns and went through the carriages asking to see passports," he says first researching the area by calling local tourist offices to discover whether a border structure or sign still existed This could be little more than a white line on a narrow track The photographer feels the posts share an imprint of their past but when I see the uninhabited little house and the sign 'Achtung' He realised he was capturing history when he reached a desolate part of the Czech Republic only to discover that the building he was expecting to see had been knocked down the week before And those structures still standing were hard enough to find "You'd go from Austria to Hungary and the map would disappear It was as though they had been trained in the Cold War not to look at the wall Twenty-five years after the fall of the Berlin Wall and with anti-immigration parties on the rise across Europe the politics and poetry of the border still fascinate him I am sure that the ground is a different colour on either side," he says "I like to cross back and forth – now I am in Spain One metre to the left or right and you are in a different culture For more: ignacioevangelista.com Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Hungarian Minister for Construction and Transport János Lázár revealed plans to construct a four-lane motorway stretching 40 kilometres to connect Szombathely with Körmend and Kőszeg by the decade’s end During a joint press conference with Szombathely mayor András Nemény Lázár outlined the details of this transformative infrastructure project emphasizing the government’s commitment to regional development Lázár confirmed that the project’s construction plans which carry a price tag of 5 billion forints The necessary environmental permits are already in place and the government has allocated 500 million forints this year and 1.5 billion forints next year for acquiring land needed for construction While acknowledging the significant challenge of securing the 200 billion forints required for the project Lázár expressed confidence in the government’s ability to find solutions and the government remains committed to moving forward.’ The government is open to a cooperative model for additional projects would form part of the initial segment of the M87 motorway leading to Kőszeg Lázár highlighted the potential for industrial growth alongside the infrastructure upgrades Szombathely boasts a 290–300 hectare industrial park near the proposed M87 motorway route—a rare asset in Hungary The government aims to foster stronger ties between this industrial park and the Győr–Sopron–Ebenfurti Railways company (GYSEV) envisioning a logistics hub to complement existing successful collaborations in the region The minister also announced a significant expansion of GYSEV’s railway services in Vas GYSEV will take over from MÁV in managing regional rail transport promising high-quality service improvements Lázár praised the government’s efforts in connecting Szombathely to the M1 motorway He attributed its success to the persistent lobbying of local Fidesz representatives Mayor András Nemény emphasized the importance of maintaining cooperation with the government to ensure the realization of development plans despite economic challenges and where it’s worth living and raising families,’ Nemény said He also stressed the need for Szombathely to become greener The Budapest Times the think-tank said the once-time founder of the now-defunct liberal SZDSZ party had repeatedly and clearly warned: “Keep your hands off our children!” The report said that voters had come together in last year’s referendum to make clear that “children must be protected from gender madness” one of the founders of the Hungarian Helsinki Committee rights NGO saying that during last year’s election campaign he published several articles supporting the principle that it was acceptable for someone to have a relationship with a paedophile the think-tank also complained that “this man was found worthy of the Officer’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Hungarian Republic in recognition of his decades of human rights work done during the period of the left-wing government” “There is no place in Hungary for gender propagandists; no adult here has the right to use small children as sex toys,” the think-tank said It cited its public opinion survey carried out in March indicating “overwhelming support” for current child protection regulations adding that the majority even backed tightening the law You must be logged in to post a comment PRIVACY POLICY TERMS OF USE 2007 - 2025 BZT MEDIA Kft. Design: GoOG Webdevelopment: diVid Forgot your password? You will receive mail with link to set new password Back to login 13 years ago, András István Arató, a Hungarian electrical engineer from the provincial town of Kőszeg, Vas County, received an unexpected call from a photographer asking him for collaboration. The photographer, who had previously found Mr Arató’s pictures on Instagram suggested that the two of them do a photoset together the photographer had been searching for a person with the same appearance as András and together they did a photoshoot where András posed in multiple roles The photographer liked the pictures immensely and invited András to shoot other photosets as well This seemingly inconspicuous event changed the life of Mr Arató for good.   András became curious about what the public utilized his pictures for he discovered that his images had captured significant attention in the commercial sector (and they continue to be used there to this day) He even appeared on a French billboard that recognized the hard work of healthcare workers during the COVID pandemic he realized the popularity his photoset had earned him was a double-sided coin especially in the American and Russian segments of the Internet started to use his stock photoset to create memes making jokes primarily revolving around the notion that he appeared to be concealing excruciating pain behind his cheerful expression The collective psyche of the Internet dubbed him ‘Hide the Pain Harold,’ a moniker that tends to be more recognized than his real name This caused András serious emotional distress, as he had specifically asked the photographer not to use his image for religious-, sexual- or political-themed photos, because he was afraid it would hurt someone’s feelings. Regrettably, the Internet showed no mercy, transforming even the most innocent pictures into memes. As András himself said in an interview: I was horrified when I encountered the first memes because some were really crude or offensive I wanted to remove all the pictures and close down all the websites where they appeared.’ András realized that what has been posted on the Net is forever on the Net he had no choice but to make the most of it It took him several years to get used to and accept a new identity—that of a meme hero He realized that there is a silver lining to that seemingly undesirable status as it can also give him some opportunities That is why he decided to reveal his identity to the public who had begun to suspect he was not even real As his photos had gone incredibly viral in the Russian internet he registered on a Russian social media website and posted there a photo of himself holding a sign that read ‘Я ЖИВ the majority of the inappropriate memes vanished without a trace The news of the famous ‘Hide the pain Harold’ actually being a real person quickly spilled over onto the Western Internet as well one of the most outstanding zoos in Europe and the animal park András likes to visit a lot András has come to terms with his newly acquired status and learned how to take great joy and pleasure in it He believes that as a meme star he can make people happy lifting up their spirits and bringing smiles to their faces András is also proud of his Hungarian identity He has been noticed showcasing a Hungarian flag during his trips and his ties to his homeland are very strong Hungarian Conservative is a quarterly magazine on contemporary political, philosophical and cultural issues from a conservative perspective. or a tourist hoping to glimpse the rural side of the country there are plenty of cutesy towns and villages dotted throughout the country that can help recharge those batteries Here are the very best quaint Hungarian villages Szentendre There’s a reason this is the first on the list Perhaps one of the most well-kept towns in the country Szentendre is a commonly recommended suggestion due to its proximity to Budapest – only an hour’s ride on the HÉV commuter train there are plenty of knickknacks to be discovered when wandering the quiet streets and plenty of top-notch restaurants to eat at right near the Danube The central plaza in Szentendre, Hungary | © adgostman, Pixabay Lillafüred Count András Bethlen built a holiday resort beside the nearby Lake Hámori, which might give some clue as to just how outstanding its natural beauty is. The resultant palace is now a gorgeous hotel – which doubles as a great place to rest and recuperate – but there are plenty of things in the surrounding area to enjoy too: a waterfall hikes through the forest and even the hotel’s own hanging gardens The view of Lake Hamóri from the famous hotel of the resort | © Fgyongyver Pixabay | Fgyongyver Kőszeg This border town practically defines the word ‘quaint’ and while it might be quite aways away from Budapest it still comes with a surprisingly rich history but there are still plenty of places of note key among them being the Jurisics Castle – named after the town and fort captain of the 16th century who helped to repel a massive siege from the Ottomans The main square in Kőszeg, Hungary | © T_Zoli, Pixabay | T_Zoli Hollókő Despite being the smallest village in this list much of its buildings have been well-maintained or reconstructed to resemble the sorts of structures that rural Hungarians will have lived in during the 17th century However the village is most notable for its Easter celebrations where the inhabitants of the town – and numerous volunteers – conduct various Hungarian traditions the most famous of which being men in classic garb chasing women and throwing scented water on them The cute village of Hollókő | © zsiga007, Pixabay | zsiga007 Visegrád With its well-kept castle overlooking the Danube Bend – a popular part of the river where the view allows you to see it curve in on itself – Visegrád is popular with tourists and Hungarians alike which makes it a great day trip for those looking for a bit of peace and quiet Visegrád Castle on the Danube | © gipszjakab, Pixabay | gipszjakab this quiet town is perfect for those who want to escape the stress of everyday life but its popularity comes from the cave lake which was recently renovated to include lighting to make the phenomenon all the more rewarding Sign up to our newsletter to save up to $800 on our unique trips See privacy policy The lake at Tapolca | © sikermarketing, Pixabay | sikermarketing Hévíz If rest and relaxation is your goal, then there are few places better suited than the spa town of Hévíz found to the west of Lake Balaton The name Hévíz actually comes from the thermal lake which is the second largest of such lakes in the world but the wellness of the naturally heated waters are the real reason to come here The thermal lake of Hévíz, the second largest in the world | © ivabalk, Pixabay | ivabalk Fertőrákos As an old Roman town there are a number of historical elements worth considering about Fertőrákos primarily the temple to Mithras and the old stone quarry that was used by the Romans where an annual Wagner-Liszt festival is held The nearby Lake Fertő also offers spectacular opportunities for some calm Lake Balaton has a number of small towns and villages don’t often offer much beyond expensive restaurants and lakeside lodgings is well worth visiting for those looking for peace in part because of the unique accommodation that is available but primarily because of the views from the top of the hill and the Tihany Abbey itself Tihany Abbey at Lake Balaton, Hungary | © ivabalk, Pixabay | ivabalk Poroszló Hidden far to the east of Budapest an area of natural beauty that is clearly cared for boating or kayaking on the waters or cycling Poroszló has plenty to offer those wanting a break from smog The Lake Tisza | © akos147, Pixabay | akos147 Tata The last king of Hungary had his final night in Tata’s Eszterházy estate before he and his wife were exiled from the country certainly a pleasant final memory for the pair to have of their homeland The lake and its promenade is a gloriously tranquil place to stay Tata Castle | © angyalxem, Pixabay | angyalxem Szilvásvárad Sitting on the edge of the grand Bükk National Park makes Szilvásvárad the choice for those who only find serenity in nature There are a number of wellness hotels set into the forestry perfect places to use as a base before heading out into the wilderness There’s a number of landmarks to search for too: waterfalls a museum and even a forest railway that was once used for transporting lumber The forest railway at Szilvásvárad | © akos147, Pixabay | akos147 If you click on a link in this story All recommendations have been independently sourced by Culture Trip Read Next Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in December See & Do Lesser-Known Summer Destinations to Visit in Europe See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in September See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in October See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Autumn Guides & Tips This Is Europe's Ultimate Road Trip Guides & Tips Beat the Crowds with these Alternative Summer Destinations Guides & Tips The Best Places to Travel in August See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Summer See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in July Guides & Tips The Best European Cities to Visit in November See & Do The Best European Cities to Visit in Spring US: +1 (678) 967 4965 | UK: +44 (0)1630 35000 tripssupport@theculturetrip.com © Copyright 2025 The Culture Trip Ltd At the most significant and famous beer competition the Hungarian Kőszegi Beer’s product (Kőszeg is a town located in Vas County) became the third best beer in Europe and the first Hungarian beer to achieve this unique title This event aims to support quality beers and to strengthen this industrial sector in every part of the world It is also a great opportunity for countries’ breweries as they can introduce themselves to the world According to szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu the competition was held at Mechelen Brewery not far from the Belgian capital city the prizes were given to the winners at the Food Expo in Gent This was the seventh Beer Challenge in the history of the competition and more then forty-eight countries took part in it from all over the world An overall 1522 beers competed for the unique title The jury consisted of eighty-eight members who decided on the best beers by strict rules Many of them were world-famous beer experts Several beer brands took part in the competition many of them are famous all over the world and some of them took part in this challenge to become known publicly Kőszegi Beer’s Vienna Lager won the bronze medal at the competition in the category of lagers. The prize was presented to András Kiss, the owner and founder of the Hungarian beer brand This was the first time when Hungary got a prize at the Brussels Beer Challenge The first brewery of Kőszegi Beer was founded in the 18th century. During World War II the factory was destroyed. The brewery was only reborn in 2016 when a young man decided to resurrect Kőszeg‘s beer culture The brand’s first product was the award-winning Vienna Lager many types of beers are available in its repertoire and won several Hungarian and international awards Featured image: www.facebook.com/KoszegiSor.craft.beer.koszegisor.hu – Photo by Besenyei Gergely 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 SupportUs Newsletter © 2025 DailyNewsHungary | All rights reserved According to szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu, Kőszeg is not the first settlement that comes to our mind when thinking about winter and snow in Hungary this has to change since most of Hungary’s “snowy records” are connected to this beautiful small town 🙂 Kőszeg’s climate is subalpine, which means that it is cold and wet. Winters are snowy the average precipitation/year rate (807 mm) is the highest there It is also a recorder regarding the snow-cover the most considerable thickness reached 151 centimetres in 1947 the snow is quite enduring there; it lasts for 50-60 days depending on the altitude global warming and changing weather conditions do not save the region the city offers a beautiful environment for winter walks The snowy Kőszeg looks like a scene from a fairy-tale the small squares and the old buildings look as if they were part of a gingerbread composition pubs waiting for tired tourists on every corner Trying traditional Hungarian dishes is almost a must there 😉 The best way to warm your soul is by tasting the local spicy mulled wine One of the favourites is Tóth Winery’s mulled wine spiced with cloves The hillsides of Kőszeg are quite popular among families because they are ideal for sleighing A curiosity that not many people know is that Hungary’s single ski-jumping department is found there They train on the ski-jump inrun found on the side of the Kenyér Hill the region is known for its outstandingly pure air You can almost bite the fresh air in winter months which makes it is frequently recommended to people suffering from respiratory diseases The panorama from the hills and lookout towers is stunning you can easily access the Austrian skiing and snowboarding resorts You could also go on a mini sightseeing tour in Rus or Eisenstadt and take a dip in the bath of Lutzmansburg Featured image: www.facebook.com/koszeginfo.com Source: https://www.szeretlekmagyarorszag.hu/ Fans were speculating about who would be courageous enough to face Khelif in the quarterfinals. However, a new name has emerged: Anna Luca Hamori, a Hungarian Olympic boxer. This article will delve into everything about this Hungarian phenomenon. Anna Luca Hamori is a 23-year-old Hungarian fighter with an impressive boxing record. Born in Szombathely, she currently resides in Koszeg, An 11-time national champion, she is a vital member of the Hungarian national team. Hamori’s boxing journey began in 2011, inspired by her older brother, who she considers her idol, as she revealed in an Instagram post. “I started boxing in 2011. My older brother is also a boxer. Because of him [I] started my boxing career. He is my idol,” said Anna Luca Hamori, who boasts an impressive boxing record. Hamori, as she is also known, is in a relationship with the experienced boxer Kreko Istvan and shares her life with a cat named Bigyo. Hamori displayed remarkable potential from a young age. What’s your perspective on:Can Anna-Luca Hamori handle the heat against the controversial Imane Khelif? What's your take? When Italian boxer Angela Carini abruptly quit her preliminary fight against Imane Khelif, fans were left worried. Many speculated that this would become a common tactic for opponents facing the formidable Khelif, with several considering pulling out before the fight even began. However, Hungarian sensation Anna Luca Hamori is a different breed. Stepping up to face Khelif in the quarterfinals, Hamori has boldly declared she is fearless. In an interview, Hamori told reporters, “I’m not scared. I don’t care about the press story and social media…it will be a bigger victory for me if I win.” This isn’t Imane Khelif’s first brush with controversy. Previously, her gender was questioned when she was disqualified from the 2023 World Championships after failing a gender test that revealed elevated testosterone levels. Sharing this fate was Chinese boxer Lin Yu-ting. Fans are now perplexed as to how these two athletes, banned by the IBA, were granted entry into the exclusive women’s division at the Olympics. Who do you think will win the fight? Let us know your predictions in the comments below. 0  DebateWhat's Your Perspective OnCan Anna-Luca Hamori handle the heat against the controversial Imane Khelif? What's your take? EssentiallySports is a digital-first sports media house that surfaces the best stories on America's favorite sports celebrities with a fan's perspective to 30+ M average monthly readers. Full Spectrum Services LLP © 2025 | All Rights Reserved good weather and sunny days lure people out to open air Some of them choose to spend their free time traveling abroad but it should not be forgotten that our little country also has its beautiful sights It’s worth considering to visit county Vas All of its smaller and larger towns have their own natural one of the oldest towns founded in Hungary The city was established in the Roman times by emperor Claudius in 43 AD Its establishment is due to its location besides the Amber Road which was an ancient trade route from North Europe to the shores of the Mediterranean Sea Visitors can still walk on the remaining parts of this ancient road or more above them – the original residues are covered with plexiglass in the main hall of OTP Bank A renovated road section can be seen in the Sanctuary of Isis (Iseum) the ruins of which was discovered during excavations in the 1950’s and which also have been recently renovated Today it’s functioning as an archaeological workshop and warehouse presenting temporary and permanent exhibitions and its enthralling synagogue are also worth a visit as well as its famous historical carnival held in every August Batthyányi-Strattmann castle in Körmend (Photo: MTI) County Vas is also famous for its fortresses and castles The classicist style Batthyányi-Strattmann castle in Körmend together with the castle park is a nice place to visit as well as the medieval Nádasdy fortress in Sárvár surrounded by the former moat where now lies a great park Maybe the most beautiful medieval castle is located in Kőszeg which has a charming old town with traditional restaurants Kőszeg lies in the foothills of the Kőszeg mountain If someone would rather spend their free time in the nature they don’t even have to leave the surroundings of Kőszeg one of the region’s favorite tourist spot deep in the forest near the Austrian boarder The springs got their names from the Seven Hungarian Chiefs Their crystal-clear cold water tastes very good after taking the 5 kilometers walk from the nearest parking lot Another “must-be-seen” spot is Írottkő the highest peak of Transdanubia with its 883 meters height tourists can climb up to the lookout which stands in the Austrian-Hungarian border If the weather is clear even Lake Balaton is seen Further natural sights are the Kámon arboretum near Szombathely and the Chernel-garden arboretum in Kőszeg both of them ensure a nicely spent day walking through the wonderful parks between rare They are most worth to visit in the spring when the bushes and trees of the arboretums burst into bloom   Ják Church (Photo: mek.oszk.hu) The county has innumerable attractions besides those mentioned above and lots of its beautiful places are not indicated in guidebooks – a nice narrow alley in an old town a beautiful meadow in the countryside with wildflowers Everyone can find their favorite place in Hungary this place is located somewhere in Vas county We wrote earlier that this week would be the first with intensive snowfall on the lowlands snow arrived in the mountains in Northeastern and West Hungary creating a 20-30-centimetre thick layer in the Kőszeg mountains powder snow arrived in several Western Hungarian cities You may find further details in our article below Do not forget to check out our videos and photos According to Időkép intensive snowfall arrived in the Western regions of Hungary this morning The meteorological news website added that the snow would probably remain in the colder valleys a Mediterranean cyclone carries the precipitation That is why it is raining in many places in Hungary and snow surprised the residents of some Western Hungarian settlements That was the first time frozen vapour fell in the lowlands in Hungary this autumn and winter that happened only in the higher mountains of the Kőszeg and Sopron mountains where the snow layer was 20-30 centimetres thick last week Here is the video sent by a reader of Időkép recorded earlier this morning: Snow covered Szentgotthárd (a town near the Austrian-Hungarian border) HERE you may check out the webcam of Kétvölgy a small village near the Slovenian-Hungarian border Időkép writes that except for the higher mountains and protected valleys They added that people living in the Northern regions of Hungary’s Transdanubia and Northeastern Hungary should expect sleet People tend to have a hiking fewer when the weather starts to warm up. To each its own, but everybody has something in common: we love amazing views. We are willing to sweat for hours walking uphill just to reach the top and be amazed by the sight. Femina.hu collected the five most popular lookout towers in Hungary with the best views If you are interested in the most beautiful hiking trails in Hungary, click here, because the 10 most popular ones are all collected in one article. There are also less-known hiking trails in the country that might be worth exploring Balatonboglár is located on the south side of Lake Balaton Balatonboglár’s lookout tower has a unique circular shape (like a globe) which offers a 360˚ panorama to its visitors The view to the Balaton and the whole region is impressive and spectacular Femina.hu recommends visiting the sphere lookout at night as it offers a unique experience when it’s lit up Írottkő Lookout Tower is located in the Kőszeg Hills The lookout tower is actually on the border between Hungary and Austria and it is one of the main attractions of the Kőszeg Hills the surrounding Austrian hills and the former line of the Iron Curtain (signalled by a newly grown willow line) can be seen visitors can see as far as Lake Fertő and Lake Balaton The well-known Kéktúra (blue trail) hiking trail starts from here as well Kékestető is the highest point of the country and its TV tower offers a wonderful panorama to all of its visitors and it has an open-air terrace from where visitors can admire the beautiful view There is also a café and a mini bottle collection of 8000 items on display while children (below age 14) can go up for HUF 400 there is another breath-taking view from Saskő Nagykanizsa has an artificial lake called Csónakázó-tó There is a 48-m-tall lookout tower right next to the lake which is the tallest lookout tower in the whole Transdanubian region The tower was closed from the public for a long time it has been recently renovated and re-opened Visitors need to climb 230 stairs to the top Magas-hegy is one of the mountains (514 m) of the Zemplén Mountain Range Visitors can approach the mountain and its lookout tower by using the longest chairlift/ski lift (1332 m) in Hungary called the Magas-hegyi Libegő or by taking one of the many hiking trails that lead to the top we would like to help you get into the holiday spirit with some of Hungary’s most beautiful churches you should check out some of them and their Christmas markets as well you might want to try out the mulled wine to keep you warm The original article and list can be found in Hungarian on Termalfurdo.hu This neo-renaissance church is one of Hungary’s most significant religious buildings as well as one of the capital’s biggest tourist attractions and the main location of the St it is one of Hungary’s tallest buildings as well This is the reason the view from the top of the building is so stunning The square in front of the basilica is the location of a Christmas market One of the main attractions in the market is the series of animation movies projected onto the wall of the building with a special 3D-effect These movies are about Christmas and other religious elements Read our article about the namesake of the church, Saint Stephen, HERE Debrecen’s iconic building is also Hungary’s largest Protestant church with its whopping 1,500 square meters of floor area It is the symbol of the Hungarian Protestant Church The height of the church towers with the ornaments is 61 meters The cathedral can be visited throughout the whole year and there will be an ice rink in front of the church gate on the main square of Debrecen The surrounding area gives a home to the advent market and there will be several festive concerts until the holidays The Votive Church and Cathedral of Our Lady of Hungary is Hungary’s largest basilica The flamboyant ornaments adorning the walls of the Dome are the greatest works from 20th-century Hungarian arts which is approximately the same number as some smaller stadiums where people can admire the stunning panorama The Christmas market opened on the 23rd of November on the square next to the church a Christmas crafts market and the largest haystack labyrinth of Southern Hungary This is the largest church building in Hungary From the lower church up to the top of the cupola This also makes it the highest church building in Hungary and one of the biggest basilicas in Europe as well Its 17 meters of thick walls make up Central Europe’s thickest rampart as it houses one of the largest collections of ecclesiastic works of art where visitors can delight in the tools and relics used for crownings The basilica organises concerts and guided tours The Heart of Jesus is one of Hungary’s most beautiful neo-gothic church buildings The construction of the building was finished in 1894 Its title of the largest building in Kőszeg remained unbroken for 120 years now The interior of this three-naved church is stunning and columns are decorated with polychrome paintings The window-paintings are also jaw-dropping the main square of this church also hosts the Christmas market but the people in Kőszeg wait for the holiday with festive lighting and a wreath the Basilica of Eger has two other names: Saint Michael and Saint John Main Cathedral This building takes the second place among Hungary’s largest churches the dome is 40 meters high and the church tower is 55 meters high On the occasion of the biggest religious holidays visitors of Eger are welcomed by spectacular light shows the illuminated sight of the Castle of Eger many cultural activities around the city and family and craft activities as well Although it did not make the list, you can read about another famous church in Hungary HERE this 300-kilometre-long highway will connect Debrecen with Kőszeg Recent updates shed light on the challenges the construction of the M9 motorway is facing provided an update on social media regarding discussions about the M9 motorway Baranyai mentioned negotiations concerning the southern link of the M9 up to the freight border crossing with the Ministry of Construction and Transport and the mayor of Tompa The discussions also covered topics such as the road’s route the intersection of the new border crossing and its connection to the state border Magyar Építők has reported that preparations are underway for constructing the M9 motorway from Bácska to the border along with a new border crossing for freight traffic have been tasked with designing a 7-kilometre dual carriageway and the new border crossing these companies were selected as the best bidders for the project Their responsibilities include outlining the road’s route as a continuation of the M9 southern link obtaining environmental permits and completing the study design The M9 motorway, a long-planned project in Hungary aims to span approximately 300 kilometres upon completion becoming the longest transit route in the country It is envisioned as the “ring road of the countryside,” connecting various cities and regions Szombathely and Kőszeg with its final route still under discussion In late October of the previous year, Magyar Építők announced that 20 kilometres of the motorway had been completed with only two kilometres having a single lane with a public tender initiated for the design of three additional sections of the M9 motorway