Mar 6, 2025 | Expats & Locals Insights
Goulash soup, a beloved dish known for its rich flavours and hearty ingredients, has a fascinating history that speaks to its Central European roots. This iconic dish is primarily associated with Hungary, but its evolution reflects a blend of cultural influences and...
Mar 5, 2025 | Expats & Locals Insights
Debrecen’s coat of arms has undergone several changes throughout its history. The earliest depiction dates back to the late Middle Ages, when it served as a crucial symbol for the citizens. Debrecen’s first known coat of arms, dating from 1560, already...
Mar 3, 2025 | Expats & Locals Insights
Debrecen, the second-largest city in Hungary, is known for its vibrant culture, beautiful architecture, and rich history, which is reflected in its street names. As you wander the city, you may find yourself walking the paths named after some of history’s most...
Feb 4, 2025 | Expats & Locals Insights
The English adaptation is based on the original article published on dehir.hu. The director of MODEM, Katalin Vizi, who enjoyed national recognition as an artistic director and collection coordinator, arrived in Debrecen with big plans. Since then, without...
Jan 15, 2025 | Expats & Locals Insights
On January 22, Hungary commemorates an important event in its cultural history: the Day of Hungarian Culture. This day is dedicated to honouring the profound impact of the poet Ferenc Kölcsey, whose passion for the Hungarian language and national identity has...
Dec 4, 2024 | Expats & Locals Insights
By Lindsay Nash Lindsay Nash is an American writer and marketing specialist living in Debrecen. Email her at lindsaynash@yahoo.com. I can’t say with certainty whether it was the moment I stepped, astounded, into the stunning turquoise library of the Reformed...
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