János Kóbor Dies at 78
At the age of 78, János Kóbor, the frontman of the Omega band, died after a short illness, the band announced. He was hospitalized a few weeks ago with Covid-19 disease caused by the virus.
Culture
Bartók Spring International Art Weeks to Be Held in April
The 2nd Bartók Spring International Art Weeks presenting classical concerts and exhibitions will get under way next April in Budapest and several other cities.
Csontváry Painting Sets Record Starting Price for a Hungarian Work at Auction
Tivadar Csontváry Kosztka’s “Secret Island”, one of only a dozen or so privately owned paintings by the Hungarian master, is soon to be auctioned, and the enigmatic work has set a record starting price for a Hungarian painting at auction.
Actress Karola Csűrös Dies at 85
Karola Csűrös graduated in 1959 from the College of Theater and Film Arts.
6th European Art Cinema Day – In 25 Locations Nationwide
“Europe is going to the cinema again!” – For the sixth time, European Cinema Day is waiting for fans of art cinemas and European films. The event is drawing attention to the diversity of European cinema and the importance of art cinema as a cultural and community space with its diverse range of programs.
Novel By a Senegalese Author Received the Goncourt Prize
A Senegalese author, Mohamed Mbougar Sarr’s novel La plus secrete mémoire des hommes (People’s Secret Secret), received this year’s most prestigious French literary award, the Goncourt Prize. The news was announced in Paris on Wednesday.
Lost Szinyei Landscape Returns to Hungary After 80 Years
A small painting, the Sailing Boat on Lake Starnberg painted in 1867 by Pál Szinyei Merse, has returned to Hungary after 80 years and will be shown at a comprehensive exhibition opening in the Hungarian National Gallery (MNG) on November 12, the gallery said on Wednesday.
Hungarian Actor Sándor Oszter Passed Away
The Kossuth and Jászai Mari Prize winner Hungarian actor Sándor Oszter passed away. His news of his death was published on his community page by his wife.
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.
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.