1 year ago
On 18 November, a public seminar discussion entitled "Shaping the Future of Europe: Hungary's Vision for the 2024 Presidency" was held at the House of Hungary in Brussels, organised by the Embassy of Hungary in Brussels and the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs. The event was opened by H.E. Ambassador Tamás Iván Kovács. The panel consisted of Gladden Pappin, President of the Hungarian Institute of International Affairs, Frank Füredi, Executive Director of MCC Brussels and Cornelis J. Schilt, Professor of Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
1 year ago
On 23 November, the renowned Hungarian Orfeo Orchestra and Purcell Choir delivered a captivating performance of Viennese Baroque music at De Singel, under the direction of conductor György Vashegyi. The evening was attended by H.E. Ambassador Tamás Iván Kovács and his wife, Dr. Edit Szepessy, as well as Ari Epstein, Honorary Consul of Hungary, and his spouse, along with Zsófia Kovács, Director of the Liszt Institute Brussels.
1 year ago
On 11 October, a ceremony of oath of citizenship took place at the Embassy. H.E. Ambassador Tamás Iván Kovács emphasized that the oath is the legal confirmation of belonging to the Hungarian nation. Congratulations to our new citizens!
1 year ago
On 21 October, the third EU HoMs (Heads of Mission) meeting took place in Luxembourg, in the framework of the Hungarian EU Presidency, with H.E. Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Luxembourg, as the guest of honour.
1 year ago
At our seventh event for EU Heads of Mission, organised by our Embassy in Belgium, we were honoured to host Mr Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium, who gave an overview of the political situation in Belgium and the political and security situation in Europe and internationally.
1 year ago
On 13 October, a national commemoration took place in Luxembourg with Luc Frieden, Prime Minister of Luxembourg and Xavier Bettel, Minister of Foreign Affairs. This day commemorates the fight of the people of Luxembourg during the Nazi occupation. Hungary was represented by Szabolcs Nemes, our Chargé d’Affaires in Luxembourg.
1 year ago
On 10 October, H.E. Ambassador Tamás Iván Kovács received a group of students from the Sándor Sashegyi Primary and Secondary School of Pomáz, who came to Belgium to visit their twin town of Pomáz, Kasterlee.
1 year ago
On the occasion of the 68th anniversary of the 1956 Revolution and Freedom Fight, a reception was held for the Hungarian Community living in Belgium. The compatriots of the 1956 Revolution were welcomed by H.E. Mr. Tamás Iván Kovács, Ambassador of Hungary to Belgium and his spouse, Dr. Edit Szepessy, H.E. Mr. Levente Bánfalvi on behalf of H.E. Mr. Bálint Ódor, Permanent Representative to the European Union, H.E. Mr. István Balogh, Permanent Representative on the North Atlantic Council and Mr. Kálló László, Defense, Military and Air Attaché.
1 year ago
On the occasion of the 68th anniversary of the 1956 revolution and freedom fight, a commemoration mass took place in the Saint Michael and Saint Gudula Cathedral. The Hungarian community living in Belgium marched with candles to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, where H.E. Ambassador Tamás Iván Kovács held a commemorative speech.
1 year ago
H.E. Ambassador Tamás Iván Kovács received H.E. Ms. Susanne Shine, Denmark's new Ambassador to Belgium, for a courtesy visit at his residence.
