Hungary commemorates 70th anniversary of 1956 Revolution

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Hungary is preparing extensive commemorations for the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and War of Independence. Prime Minister Péter Magyar has called for citizens to gather at Kossuth Square on October 23 to celebrate national freedom. The government has also announced plans to establish a new museum dedicated to the 1956 events to honor the martyrs and heroes of the struggle.

In Budapest, the anniversary will involve significant public events, including a torchlight procession starting from the Technical University and a formal ceremony at the Parliament. Due to these events, major traffic closures are expected on Andrássy Avenue and near Kossuth Square, with BKK advising the use of metro and tram lines. High-profile international guests, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa, are expected to attend.

Regional commemorations are also taking place across Hungary and neighboring areas. In Győr, programs include historical lectures, film screenings, and guided walks. In Oradea, Romania, a torchlight procession and wreath-laying are planned. Additionally, a bust of martyr Prime Minister Imre Nagy was unveiled in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, as part of the anniversary observances.

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1956 Revolution · Budapest · Budapesti Közlekedési Központ · European Commission · Hungarian National Bank · Hungary · Imre Nagy · Kossuth Square · László Tőkés · Magyar Nemzeti Bank · Oradea · Parliament of Hungary

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[● 2 SOURCES] The program includes live readings of period diaries and poems on the tram. femina.hu · funzine.hu
[● 2 SOURCES] The tram program will run between 10:00 and 18:00. femina.hu · funzine.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] László Tőkés will deliver the commemorative speech in Oradea. biharinaplo.ro
[● 2 SOURCES] A nostalgia tram will be available for public viewing at Deák Ferenc Square on October 23. femina.hu · funzine.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] Oradea will hold a torchlight procession and wreath-laying to mark the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution. biharinaplo.ro
[● 10 SOURCES] Prime Minister Péter Magyar will deliver a speech at Kossuth Square on October 23. kontroll.hu · felvidek.ma · www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.origo.hu · hang.hu · +3 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] RMDSZ organized 158 events across 73 locations in Transylvania to commemorate the anniversary.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Magyar Nemzeti Bank is issuing 5,000 proof silver commemorative coins worth 20,000 HUF each. divany.hu
[○ 1 SOURCE] A bust of Imre Nagy was unveiled in Uzhhorod, Ukraine. karpataljalap.net
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Ethnographic Museum is offering free exhibitions on October 23. gondola.hu
[● 2 SOURCES] Budapest will experience traffic closures and public transport changes on October 23. hellomagyar.hu · kontroll.hu
[● 5 SOURCES] Ursula von der Leyen is expected to speak at the Parliament ceremony. www.allgaeuer-zeitung.de · www.kurierverlag.de · www.marler-zeitung.de · www.dattelner-morgenpost.de · courage-lounge.de