A manual for your everyday life in Debrecen
Moving to a foreign place can sometimes be challenging. We collected all the relevant information you need to know when moving to and living in our beloved City.
First Steps
Moving to Debrecen?
Living
Guide to your daily life.
Education
Childcare to university.
Work & Business
Start a career or a business.
A manual for your everyday life in Debrecen
Moving to a foreign place can sometimes be challenging. We collected all the relevant information you need to know when moving to and living in our beloved City.
First Steps
Moving to Debrecen?
Living
Guide to your daily life.
Education
Childcare to university.
Work & Business
Start a career or a business.
Local news
Illustrations for Magda Szabó’s novel “Abigél” are on display at the New Town Hall Gallery
An exhibition of illustrations from Magda Szabó's novel Abigél can be seen in the New Town Hall Gallery until 14 February, during opening hours.
Debrecen celebrates Hungarian Culture Day with a week-long series of events
The Déri Museum, the Kölcsey Centre, MODEM, the Méliusz Juhász Péter Library and all cultural institutions of the city will take part in the Culture Day programmes, which will end with a gala performance by the Debrecen Folk Ensemble.
More buildings are being renovated under the Debrecen panel program
Debrecen's ability to support housing development needs is unique in the country, and is fundamentally linked to the steady and dynamic improvement of Debrecen's economic situation in recent years.
Day of Hungarian Culture Celebrations in Debrecen
The 22nd of January is the Day of Hungarian Culture. Literature, visual arts, music and dance will take centre stage for the next week.
Renovations of prefabricated houses are taking place across the city
The scheme was extended to include brick-built apartment blocks built before 1990 with 12 or more apartments.
MODEM’s exhibition nominated for a prestigious award
The award recognizes outstanding writing and significant individual and curatorial exhibitions from 2024.
DSI Debrecen recognised the most outstanding athletes
The event highlighted the importance of planning and analysis in sport, with DSI Debrecen playing a prominent role in Debrecen sporting life for decades.
The building of the Csokonai National Theatre in Debrecen received the Construction Industry Award of Excellence
The renovation was a professional challenge, as technologies were installed rarely encountered by professionals even in the European construction industry.
Town Hall Walks to continue in January 2025
The Town Hall has been the administrative center of Debrecen for over 500 years and has been renovated several times.
Informative presentation on the Digital Citizenship Programme and the Client Gateway+ service
On the 17th of January, the Municipality of Debrecen will host a free instructional presentation about the Digital Citizenship Program and the Customer Gateway+ service.
Expat Insights
Celebrating the Day of Hungarian Culture: A Tribute to Heritage
Institutions host special programs, exhibitions, and performances to showcase the diverse spectrum of Hungarian culture.
From Libraries to Legends: Why Debrecen is a Literary Haven
See how Lindsay Nash, an American writer and marketing professional living in Debrecen, came to the happy realisation that Debrecen, her new city, is indeed a literary bastion.
Debrecen: A literary walking tour of Hungary’s second city
Lindsay Nash, an American writer and marketing professional living in Debrecen, shares some of her favourite stops on her literary walk.
Top challenges I faced when I moved to Debrecen
Some of the biggest challenges you may face when moving to Debrecen and, as a bonus, how to overcome them.
Why Is Debrecen Called a “Cívis City”?
Cívis város” (“cívis city”) is the distinctive name of the great market towns of the Great Plain.
Experience the unique atmosphere of the Debrecen Flower Carnival
The Debrecen Flower Carnival is a magnificent celebration held annually in Debrecen, from August 15th to 20th.
PET Bottles Recycling
Hungary has introduced a new PET bottle recycling system with customers paying a HUF 50 redemption fee for all so-called one-way beverage products put on the market after the 1st of January 2024. Bottles with a new barcode and redemption logo can be returned.
Campus Festival in Debrecen: A Celebration of Music, Culture, and Community
Campus Festival in Debrecen: A vibrant summer celebration of music, culture, and community from July 24-28, 2024, featuring international and local artists, cultural delights, family-friendly fun, and a sense of camaraderie.
The Charm of Debrecen Through Expat Eyes
At our vibrant stand, we posed two questions to festival-goers: "What do you like most about Debrecen?" and "What are your favourite places in Debrecen?" So Here is the highlights of the responses we have received:
Enjoy these excellent exhibitions at MODEM
Step into the vibrant world of contemporary art at the MODEM Modern and Contemporary Art Center, where three captivating exhibitions invite you to explore diverse themes and artistic expressions.
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Events in Debrecen
Magical Pinocchio LIghts Show at Debrecen Zoo
Magical Pinocchio LIghts Show at Debrecen Zoo
On the 18th of October, Debrecen Zoo will host a special event, where a magical multimedia exhibitio...
On Public Demand the Royal Opera House is returning to Apollo Cinema
On Public Demand the Royal Opera House is returning to Apollo Cinema
As last year the audience can see a series of Royal Ballet performances via live satellite replay ...
Two Exhibitions Open for Culture Lovers in Debrecen in the Coming Days
Two Exhibitions Open for Culture Lovers in Debrecen in the Coming Days
The Public Culture Secretariat, Cultural and Organisational Office of the University of Debrecen off...
Folk art moves into the puppet theatre in Debrecen
Folk art moves into the puppet theatre in Debrecen
The opening of the exhibition of Enikő Gyöngy, enamel and jewellery artist, folk craftswoman and h...
New Temporary Exhibition Opens at MODEM
New Temporary Exhibition Opens at MODEM
On the 7th of December from 5:00 p.m., the exhibition “Learning from nature? – Botany&...