Special Hungary

Why do Hungarians wear ribbons in the national colours in mid-March? What is the most beloved spice in Hungarian cuisine? How do Easter traditions in Hungary differ from those elsewhere? You’ll find the answers to these and many other cultural curiosities in our Special Hungary section. Here, the Daily News Hungary editorial team shares engaging facts, customs, and stories that help you better understand the everyday life, heritage, and mindset of the Hungarian people. Whether you’re living here, visiting, or simply curious, these articles offer a deeper insight into what makes Hungary truly unique.

Hungarian language

Why Hungarian language is so hard to learn – And tips to make it easier

Best Hungarian comfort dishes for cold weather

Best Hungarian comfort dishes for cold weather

Living in Budapest: Why a Swedish expat chose Hungary as his home

Living in Budapest: Why a Swedish expat chose Hungary as his home

1,100-year-old elite warrior burials discovered in Hungary

1,100-year-old elite warrior burials discovered in Hungary

don bend Hungarians Soviets

Remembering the Don Bend: a tragedy that still speaks to Hungarians

Palestine Burbara embassy of palestine to budapest christmas celebration

Culture, cuisine, and Christmas: A burbara masterclass from Palestine in Budapest

115-year-old tram still clearing snow in hungary miskolc

This 115-year-old tram still clearing snow in Hungary

Hungary award Miskolc Advent tram

Miskolc Advent tram once again named Europe’s most beautiful

Budapest Buda castle Hungary Danube autumn Kató Alpár Daily News Hungary

Budapest Quiz: How well do you know the Hungarian capital?

King Stephen in the Buda Castle Hungary news

Hungarian historical figures: test your knowledge – quiz

Lillafüred frozen waterfall

Spectacular frozen wonderland: Lillafüred’s massive waterfall partly turns to ice

Miskolc Advent tram

Miskolc Advent tram can become Europe’s most stunning again – vote here!

Meteor shower in Hungary

Over the weekend you can see a special meteor shower in Hungary with a spectacular planetary alignment

Leonardo da Vinci Last Supper location hungarian researcher

Hungarian researcher may have found the real location behind Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper

new years eve drink

What to drink on New Year’s Eve to avoid a brutal hangover?

Hungarian New Year’s Eve: What do we eat and why?

Hungarian New Year’s Eve: What do we eat and why?

Here's where you can welcomes the New Year with a centuries-old whip-cracking ritual in Hungary!

Here’s where you can welcome the New Year with a centuries-old whip-cracking ritual in Hungary!

What Christmas was like in Hungary’s Kádár era: Escapes, secret masses and silenced longings

What Christmas was like in Hungary’s Kádár era: Escapes, secret masses and silenced longings

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Namedays, saints, and why December matters in Hungarian culture

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Hungarian chimney cake: the sweet street food that became a global sensation