Jan 29, 2025 | Heritage & Must-see
A vigorous Philippine banded monitor lizard (Asian water monitor – Varanus salvator) has hatched at Zoo Debrecen. The wild population of this species has recently declined significantly and is therefore on the IUCN Red List. In Hungary, it is only seen at Zoo...
Jan 29, 2025 | Art & Entertainment
The Hungarian Film Harvest is being held for the ninth time at the Apolló Cinema. The festival of domestic film production awaits those interested with pre-premiere screenings and audience meetings. This year, the celebration of Hungarian films in Debrecen will last...
Jan 28, 2025 | Art & Entertainment
Last year, the Campus Festival in Debrecen was one of Hungary’s most significant summer cultural events, with 121,000 participants. This year’s Campus Festival already features two global stars, including one of the most successful R&B...
Jan 27, 2025 | Heritage & Must-see
Exactly 80 years ago, on 27 January 1945, the Auschwitz death camp was liberated. The UN General Assembly declared this day International Holocaust Remembrance Day 20 years ago. The synagogue commemorated the 6,000 people from Debrecen who lost their lives in...
Jan 27, 2025 | Art & Entertainment, Investment & Education
Debrecen organised the Debrecen City Ball for the 20th time, for the eighth time, in cooperation with the University of Debrecen and the Hajdú-Bihar County Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The evening, reflecting civic traditions opened with a dance by Debrecen’s...
Jan 24, 2025 | Business Infrastructure, Heritage & Must-see
Mayor László Papp shared on his Facebook page that negotiations are underway to renovate Debrecen’s iconic building adding that the hotel, which is located in the heart of the city centre, will be renovated in line with the style of the old, classical part of...