On February 10, 2020, Innovation and Technology Ministry State Secretary Zsigmond Perényi, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Marc Dillard and Fulbright Hungary Director Károly Jókay announced a significant boost to the Fulbright exchange program by the Government of Hungary. Fulbright Hungary strives to enhance Hungarian-American mutual understanding and bilateral relations through scholarly and student …
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Calling all exchange alumni!! 2019 marked not only the 30th anniversary since 1989, but also the regime change that brought new freedoms and opportunities, including the freedom to travel. We would love to see your pictures from around that time that best represent „Freedom to Travel”. If you were in the U.S. earlier than 1989, …
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Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard joined with members of the Hungarian Jewish community, government officials, and diplomats to visit the Dohany Street Memorial Wall to commemorate the victims of the Holocaust in Hungary.
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The Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Mission in Budapest, Hungary is pleased to announce funding availability through the Mission’s Public Affairs Small grant program. This grants program supports projects of up to $25,000 proposed by Hungarian non-profit organizations, individuals, and cultural/educational organizations that aim to promote mutual understanding between the United States and Hungary. …
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Chargé d’Affaires Marc D. Dillard Remarks at Thanksgiving Gala Dinner November 25, 2019 in Corinthia Hotel.
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Opening Remarks of Chargé d’Affaires Marc Dillard at the Alumni Outreach Event
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Ambassador David B. Cornstein’s remarks at the Mindszenty memorial conference and book launch, October 16, 2019.
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Opening Remarks of Ambassador David Cornstein at the Fulbright Conference – “Breaking Down Walls, Building the Future” October 17, 2019
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András Nagy, writer, editor, and teacher – International Writing Program, University of Iowa. Alum of the month – October 2019. „I don’t have goals in my career – I have goals in my work.”
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Kennedy Center awarded Gold Medals to four extraordinary Hungarian artists: conductor Ádám Fischer, conductor Ivan Fischer, pianist and composer György Kurtág, and soprano Eva Marton.
Read More» To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the 1989 regime change in Hungary, Veszprem is hosting Think Freedom, an urban spectacle and multidisciplinary art installation by renowned American artist Edina Seleskovic, on Szabadsag ter in Veszprem, Hungary.
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The installation is a reflection on the meaning of freedom, incorporating sculpture, performance, light, sound, film, the art of literary word, and new global communication technologies, while connecting young generations with the universal power of art.
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Ambassador David Cornstein joined Cardinal Péter Erdő and others honoring the anniversary of the passing of Archbishop József Mindszenty in Esztergom on May 4.
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Chargé Kostelancik had a full day in Debrecen on April 10.
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Be one of the lucky winners in the fall of 2019!
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This is a very, very important day for every American. It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or poor, if you’re white, brown, black. It doesn’t matter if you are a first-year immigrant into our country or if you’re a fourth generation. This is a day that we celebrate our freedom and it’s very, very important.
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Our own Chargé d’affaires David J. Kostelancik was inspired to join the celebration of #JazzAppreciationMonth! Gershwin, Bartók, and more were on the program.
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Sharpen your communication and leadership skills and build your confidence in the GROW Camp 2018 where you can learn from American diplomats, role models, Hungarian professionals and alumni.
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Remarks by the Chargé d’Affaires David Kostelancik at a Concert Featuring Nicolle Rochelle and the Hot Jazz Band Kassa Jazz Boat December 4, 2017 Good Evening Ladies and Gentlemen! Jó estét kívánok! This year, Szent Miklós has brought me my gift a day early – the chance to be here with all of you …
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In commemoration of Universal Children’s Day, and working with our friends at UNICEF , the Embassy welcomed students from two local schools: the Mozgásjavító Általános Iskola és Gimnázium and Apácsai Cere János Gyakorló Gimnázium. We were delighted to share with these wonderful students information about what the Embassy and the people who work here do every …
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Remarks by Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. David J. Kostelancik at the opening of Alex Webb’s The Suffering of Light photographic exhibit Műcsarnok, Budapest February 28, 2017 – as prepared for delivery – Deputy Mayor Szalay-Bobrovniczky, Director Szegő, Director of the Budapest Photo Festival Mucsy, Curator for this exhibit and the Festival Ms. Szarka, and of course, our …
Read More» It is a great pleasure to join you today for the unveiling of statues of two great thinkers and authors, Hannah Arendt and Zbigniew Herbert. In their works, both reflect on their survival through turmoil and war. And their accomplishments and writings continue to inspire discussion and debate today.
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