“The two countries are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of the Republic of Turkey and the establishment of Hungarian-Turkish diplomatic relations with a year-long Hungarian-Turkish cultural season that starts on the 18th of December and takes place in both countries”,  the minister responsible for culture and innovation János Csák announced. On the anniversary, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan will also visit Budapest. The minister highlighted the purpose of the season is to support the excellent relations between the two countries that go back decades with the means of culture, to strengthen our cultural presence in each other's countries. János Csák recalled that Hungarian-Turkish diplomatic relations are officially one hundred years old, but the history of the two countries goes back much longer, so it is important to "reinforce friendship, respect for each other, and recognition of each other's dignity from time to time". The minister put it this way: “The season's purpose is to denote the points that connect the two countries beyond the individual levels and the anniversary through the arts, science, and innovations”. The minister called the initiative of ‘strategic importance’ to deepen the understanding between the two countries beyond the highest political level at the […]

With citizen cooperation, a ‘Santa Claus’ dog walk was organised for the first weekend of Advent at the shelters of the Together for the Protection of Animals Association and Dog House Association. This time, they wanted to draw attention to the action and responsible animal husbandry with a joint walk, which was joined by families, civilians and the local government representative of the district. ‘Debrecen is a city that builds on communities, human communities, but the background power of human communities is provided by these four-legged animals, cats and dogs, who are waiting for us at home. Whether it's a rainy day or a happy day or there is sadness or joy, they always welcome us home with sparkling eyes, and we must not forget that’ local government representative Zoltán Piros pointed out at the event. The two organisations will receive the donations this year collected for their benefit through the national fundraising program called the Advent Civilian Fair. The national fundraising program was launched by the Citizens for The Youth  Association (Civilek a Fiatalokért Egyesület)  and the Hajdú-Bihar County Civilian Community Service Center. Until the 20th of December, they mainly collect dry food, medicines and vitamins for the four-legged […]

The Advent series ends with the lighting of the fourth Advent candle on Saturday, on the 23rd of December, at 4 p.m. Speeches are given by Deputy Mayor Ákos Balázs, the vicar of the Hungarian Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity in Debrecen Barnabás Sipos and the Italian missionary Roberto Mattina. Contributors: Luca Márkus actor Gergely Dánielfy actor and singer Lautitia Choir Family The choir of the Debrecen Holy Trinity Hungarian Orthodox Parish  Dániel Sárosi organist Hanna Jantyik, flute artist Zsolt Dombovári cellist artist Debrecen Folk Association Debrecen Hajdú Dance Ensemble Kuckó Art Farm Bíró Orchestra The flame of Bethlehem comes to Debrecen with the help of the 43rd Főnix Scout Team, and anyone can take it to their home at the end of the evening; the entrance is free. Source:Meghitt muzsikával telik meg a debreceni Csonkatemplom - Debrecen hírei, debreceni hírek | Debrecen és Hajdú-Bihar megye hírei - Dehir.hu  

This year, one of the most beautiful traditions of the Zoo, the Christmas of the Animals program, will be held on the 27th of December between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. At the event, Zoo residents and the enthusiastic Zoo lovers who support them receive special attention. Details about the event will be shared soon. Tickets can be purchased at:  https://ticketbase.eu/partner/debreceni-allatkert-novenykert-es-vidampark-21 Date: 27th December, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.  Location:Debrecen Zoo Source: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/835204705065039/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%7D&locale=hu_HU  

Participants are invited to join the kick off English Conversation Club discussing New Year's resolutions.  At the engaging and language-rich event attendees can practice their English skills while sharing and learning about goals for the upcoming year.  Date: 9 January, 5 - 6.30 p.m. Location:American Corner Debrecen, 19/D Bem Square Source: www.facebook.com

At the event on the 17th of January from 8 p.m. the audience can see 6 films in Dutch with English subtitles.  Participants are asked to take a pen with themselves as they can submit their votes to the preferred films. Mulled wine will also be served, so the guests are also asked to take a mug. The event is organised by the Dutch-Flemish Center in Debrecen and the Apollo Theatre. Registration at:https://jegy.apollomozi.hu/?jegyfoglalas&id=28923 Source: Apollo Cinema