HUNGARY

2011

  • On the occasion of celebrating Honorary Hungarian Consulate in Niš second anniversary the exhibition dedicated to the famous Hungarian composer Franc Liszt at was organized at Niš City European Corner. Thus the City of Niš joined the world in celebrating 200 years since the birth of this renowned composer, the most technically advanced pianist of his age and perhaps the greatest pianist of all time.

2010

  • March
    • Niš City delegation visited Hungarian city Pecs which has been designated as European Capital of Culture for 2010 together with the Essen (Germany) and Instanbul (Turkey). The visit was initiated by the Hungarian Ambassador in Serbia H.E. Mr. Imre Varga and honorary Hungarian consul on Serbia Mr. Miloje Branković. Both the City of Niš and the City of Pecs have been members of the AVEC Association. On this occasion Niš City Mayor Miloš Simonović and Pecs City Mayor Zsolt Pava discussed the establishment of the cooperation in the domain of culture, art and economy. The manifestation entitled Days of Pecs will be held in Niš and the corresponding manifestation Days of Nis will be held in Pecs with the aim to bring closer different cultural heritage of these two cities.
    • On the occasion of celebrating the first anniversary of opening the Republic of Hungary honorary consulate in Niš, the exhibition prepared by the project workshop for students of architecture was opened in European House. The exhibition represents the imaginative work of art in the form of illustrated collage, video and audio works, fashion and architectural details, created by students of architecture in Belgrade who were inspired by the renaissance Budapest. The students tried to connect in their work the old Renaissance and modern hectic Budapest.

2009

  • October
    • On the occasion of Niš Investment Forum 09  Mayor Simonović  met with Hungarian Ambassador Mr. Varga Imre who was joined by Mr. Süveges-Szabó László, the director of Hungarian Agency for Investment and Trade Development. The Hungarian delegation was particularly interested in cooperation with this region and their estimation was that there were great possibilities for Hungarian investments and establishing business cooperation from the companies in this region.
  • June
    • The days of Hungarian culture are marked in Nis with the aim to point out to universal art language which connects and overcomes all the differences between nations. The favourable political relations during past years inspired the Hungarian Prime Minister Office to assist in bringing closer the nations of South and Central Europe and in strengthening cultural, friendly and business relations by enabling mutual introduction to the cultural values. MadjarArt festival presented different productions which reflect the Hungarian culture in Serbia. The theatre lovers had the opportunity to see the play Therapy performed by the theatre from Subotica. The photography exhibition by Karolya Csonka could be seen at European house. The concert of garden quartet Csík Zenekar was held at Nis University Hall. The final event was the performance by Állami Népi Együttes ensemble at National theatre in Nis. The Days of Hungarian Art were closed by the jazz concert at Nis University Hall.
  • March
    • The Office of Republic of Hungary Honorary Consul was opened in Niš. The main activity of the honorary consular office will be strengthening economic, cultural and sport cooperation between this part of Serbia and Republic of Hungary. Niš citizen Miloje Branković was appointed the honorary consul of the Republic of Hungary.