On October 29, the Embassy of Hungary in The Hague hosted two special events as part of a series commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight. In the afternoon, a milestone event took place: the inauguration of The Hague’s first '56 memorial plaque.
On October 26, 2026, our Embassy officially launched its series of commemorative events dedicated to the 1956 Revolution with an English-language lecture and photo exhibition at Leiden University’s Campus in The Hague.
The Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight of 1956 began on October 23 as an unexpected, spontaneous popular uprising. The revolutionary events, which mobilized masses nationwide within days, were unprecedented in the history of Soviet systems. Participants demanded the guarantee of fundamental rights and freedoms, the restoration of a multi-party system and the country's independence, as well as economic reforms. Their uprising thus embodied liberal, democratic, national, and social aspirations alike.
To mark the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution and Freedom Fight, you are cordially invited to an event hosted by the Embassy of Hungary in The Hague, in cooperation with the Municipality of The Hague.
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary, as part of the jubilee commemorative series of the Embassy of Hungary in The Hague, in cooperation with Leiden University and the Austria Centre Leiden, invite you to an interactive panel discussion exploring the revolution’s profound global impact and historical significance, including its connections to the Netherlands.
De Ambassade van Hongarije in Den Haag nodigt je uit voor een bijzonder symposium in Muzee Scheveningen.
The Department for Water Diplomacy and Tied Aid Loans of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade released its latest professional publication. This document aims to promote Hungarian water industry expertise internationally, facilitate the entry of Hungarian technologies into foreign markets, and stimulate water industry exports.