2007 Press Releases

Washington, DC – On December 7, the Hungarian American Coalition held its 16th Annual Mikulás Dinner hosted by Ambassador Dr. Ferenc Somogyi and Mrs. Andrea

Washington, D.C. – “Torn from the Flag” the documentary film about the Fall of Communism and the 1956 Hungarian Revolution had its world premiere on

Washington, DC- On October 18, Rep. Tom Lantos issued a letter to Prime Minister Robert Fico of Slovakia, requesting him to “publicly disavow the Benes

Washington, DC – Five students were awarded the Dr. Elemér Kiss Scholarship awards for the 2007-2008 academic year. The winners are: Éva Tessza Udvarhelyi, a

Washington, DC – On October 10, the Hungarian American Coalition and George Herbert Walker III, former U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, co-hosted a festive dinner at

Washington, DC – The Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) is donating $15,000 to support the educational and cultural programs of the Hungarian Scouts Association in Exteris. 

Washington, D.C. – On August 3, 2007 President Bush signed into law the “Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007.” The legislation makes

Washington, DC – The United States honored victims of Communism around the world at the dedication of a new memorial in Washington, D.C., attended by

Washington, DC – Leaders of the Hungarian American Coalition were received by László Sólyom, President of the Republic of Hungary, in his office at the

Bratislava-Pozsony – For the first time since its founding, there were nine recipients of the Posonium Literary and Fine Arts Awards in Bratislava on June 6, 2007.

Washington, D.C. – On May 4, the Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) hosted its Annual Gala Benefit at the Decatur House in Washington, DC to honor the

Washington, DC – On April 16, the Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) co-hosted a presentation by Dr. Ibolya David, together with the American Hungarian Federation and

Washington, D.C. – On April 13, the Eilika Habsburg Foundation inaugurated a new auxiliary building at its horse riding therapy center in the town of Sóskút,

Washington, D.C. – On April 2, the Hungarian American Coalition hosted a round table discussion and luncheon in honor of Austrian Ambassador to the United States,

Washington, D.C. – The Hungarian American Coalition issued a letter to its members and community leaders to contact their Senators and request their support for

Cleveland, Ohio – The World Federation of Hungarian Veterans (MHBK) held its 54th Charity Ball in Cleveland, Ohio. Special honorees included Hungarian American Coalition leaders Edith