2012 Press Releases

Hungarian Review Publishes Sixth 2012 Issue
Washington, DC – The “Hungarian Review”, the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, edited by Gyula Kodolányi, has published its sixth 2012 issue.

Hungarian American Coalition Holds Annual Meeting 2012
On December 8, 2012, the Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) held its Annual General and Board Meetings at the Kossuth House in Washington, DC. Dr. Peter

Source Material on 1956 Hungarian Revolution Available to U.S. Research Institutions
Charles Gati, political scientist and former senior adviser to the State Department, has donated a wealth of scholarly research material on the 1956 Revolution to

Cleveland’s Hungarian Association Holds 52nd Congress
The Hungarian Association held its 52nd annual Congress in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 23-25, 2012, with the theme of “Embracing Our Cultural Heritage.” Friday’s programs

In Memoriam Dr. Bulcsú Veress
Bulcsú Veress, Hungarian-American political scientist and long-time Coalition supporter, died after a long illness at the age of 71. He is survived by his nieces

Hungary’s Common Sense Society Launches Leadership Academy
The Common Sense Society (CSS) hosted its inaugural Summer Leadership Academy in July 2012 at Bercel Kastély in Nógrád County, Hungary. Over the course of

Hundreds Celebrate in Cleveland as St. Emeric Hungarian Catholic Church Reopens
Thanksgiving came early to Cleveland’s large Hungarian American community this year, when on November 4th more than 500 people gathered for a Mass to give

Hungarian American Coalition Announces Winners of Dr. Elemér and Éva Kiss Scholarship for 2012-2013 Academic Year
Six students were awarded the Dr. Elemér and Éva Kiss Scholarship Awards for the 2012-2013 academic year. The winners are: Tünde Cserpes, who is a

Second Session of the Hungarian Diaspora Council Held at the Hungarian Parliament
Washington, DC – On October 8, 2012, the Hungarian Diaspora Council held its second session at the Hungarian Parliament, bringing together leaders and representatives of

Hungarian Review Publishes Fifth 2012 Issue
Washington, DC – The “Hungarian Review”, the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, edited by Gyula Kodolányi, has published its September 2012 issue.

Statement by the Hungarian American Coalition on the Székely Mikó Reformed High School in Sfântu Gheorghe/Sepsiszentgyörgy, Romania
We, members of the Hungarian American Coalition, join the greater Hungarian diaspora in expressing our strong objection to the politically motivated decision made in Sepsiszentgyörgy

Hungarian-American “Itt-Ott” Conference to be Held at Lake Hope, Ohio, August 11 through 18
The Hungarian Communion of Friends (familiarly known as MBK- Itt Ott) will hold its 41st annual, family-friendly gathering August 11-18 – as always, at Ohio’s

Hungarian Review Publishes Fourth 2012 Issue
Washington, DC – The “Hungarian Review”, the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, editedby Gyula Kodolányi, has published its July 2012 issue. This

The First Twenty Years: Dedicated Advocacy and Community Leadership
In May 2012, the Hungarian American Coalition published The First 20 Years – Dedicated Advocacy and Community Leadership. The 124-page book, an account of the

Annual Gala Dinner Honors Ambassador Nancy G. Brinker and the Hungarian Scout Association in Exteris
Washington, D.C. – On May 9, 2012, the Hungarian American Coalition hosted its eigth annual Gala Dinner at the House of Sweden in Washington, D.C.,

Hungarian Review Publishes Second 2012 Issue
Washington, DC – The “Hungarian Review”, the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, edited by Gyula Kodolányi, has published its March 2012 issue.

Coalition Members Honored
On March 24, 2012, the Hungarian Communion of Friends (MBK) was awarded the prestigious Hungarian Heritage Award for its role in preserving Hungarian culture. The

Statement by the Hungarian American Coalition
As Hungarian Americans who sincerely value and have actively promoted the bilateral relationship between Hungary, our former homeland, and the United States, our (adopted) home,

Hungarian Review Publishes First 2012 Issue
The “Hungarian Review”, the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, edited by Gyula Kodolányi, has published its January 2012 issue. This new edition

2011 Széll Kálmán Foundation Award Presented to Professor Sándor Lámfalussy, “Father of the Euro”
On January 19, the Board of Trustees of the Széll Kálmán Foundation, an organizational member of the Hungarian American Coalition, presented its 2011 award to