British Literary Translator Len Rix Gets Hungarian State Award
British literary translator Len Rix was presented with the Hungarian Golden Cross of Merit in London on Monday for his work in translating Hungarian literary classics into English.
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James Michael Tyler Dies at 59
James Michael Tyler – Günther of the TV series Friends – has died at the age of 59. In 2018, he was diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Prof. Mihály Csíkszentmihályi Has Died at the Age of 87
Mihály Csíkszentmihályi was born in Fiume, Italy on September 29, 1934, the son of Hungarian diplomat Alfred Csíkszentmihályi and Edith Jankovich de Jeszenicze. He attended the Classical Gymnasium “Torquato Tasso,” and later developed an interest in psychology.
Hungarian-German Arts Festival Starts in Berlin
The Bridging Europe festival, organised by the Budapest Palace of Arts (Müpa) and the Konzerthaus Berlin between October 11 and 16, will feature concerts, literature and films, organisers said on Tuesday.
Billy Idol Comes to Budapest Park Next Summer
Billy Idol is going to return to the stage of Budapest Park next year: four years after his successful concert, on June 29th, 2022, the audience will be able to see and hear such iconic hits as White Wedding or Dancing With Myself – reports MTI.
Collegium Hungaricum Berlin to Host Europe’s First Literary Translation Festival
The Collegium Hungaricum cultural institute in Berlin will host Europe’s first literary translation festival featuring round table discussions, workshops, concerts and a photo exhibition on the weekend, the institute said.
André Kertész Exhibition Opens in Charleroi
An exhibition of photos by renowned Hungarian-born photographer André Kertész opened in the Charleroi Museum of Photography in Belgium on Saturday.
Budapest Exhibition to Display Hunter, Traveller Count Széchenyi’s Expedition Photos
An exhibition showing 200 photos by Hungarian hunter, traveller, writer Count Zsigmond Széchenyi will open in the Budapest Capa Centre of contemporary photography on September 27, the curator of the show said on Wednesday.
Willie Garson Dies at 57
Willie Garson, one of the favorite characters in Sex and New York, has passed away at the age of 57.
Zsigmond Vilmos Film Festival to Start on September 21st
The 5th Zsigmond Vilmos International Film Festival will get under way in Szeged, in southern Hungary, next Monday, the festival’s director told a press conference.