2019 Press Releases
Hungarian Review Publishes Sixth Issue in 2019
Washington, DC – The “Hungarian Review”, the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, edited by Gyula Kodolányi and John O’Sullivan, has published its sixth
Hungarian American Coalition Holds 2019 Annual Meeting
Washington, DC – On December 7, 2019, the Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) held its Annual General and Board Meetings at the Kossuth House in Washington
Ambassadors of the Future raise $10,000 for the Bognár Family Hungarian Scholarship Fund in 2019
Washington, DC – The Ambassadors of the Future (AF) hosted a benefit Gala on November 30, 2019 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel’s Le Grande Trianon
In Memoriam: Dr. János Horváth 1921-2019
Washington, DC – Members of the Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) were deeply saddened to learn that Dr. János Horváth, Doyen of the Hungarian Parliament, founding
Hungarian American Coalition Announces winners of Dr. Elemér and Éva Kiss Scholarship for 2019-2020 academic year
Washington, DC – Sixteen students were awarded the Dr. Elemér and Éva Kiss Scholarship Awards for the 2019-2020 academic year. The winners are: Zoltán Csikós,
Hungarian American Leaders Attend Ninth Diaspora Council Meeting in Budapest
Coalition President Andrea Lauer Rice Elected US President of Diaspora Council Washington, DC – On November 14, 2019, the 9th annual Diaspora Council meeting
Ambassadors of the Future Hosts Gala Honoring Professor Sheila Kar, MD, and Benefitting the Bognár Family Hungarian Scholarship Fund
Washington, DC – The Ambassadors of the Future 501(c)(3) non-profit organization will host a benefit Gala honoring Professor Sheila Kar, MD with the Women in
Hungarian Review Publishes Fifth Issue in 2019
Washington, DC – The “Hungarian Review”, the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, edited by Gyula Kodolányi and John O’Sullivan, has published its fifth
In Memoriam Dr. Béla Bognár 1931-2019
Washington, DC – Members of the Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) were deeply saddened to learn that Dr. Béla Bognár, Professor Emeritus of the Departments of
Hungarian American Coalition Announces Recipients of Bognár Family Hungarian Scholarships for 2019-2020
Washington, DC – Thirty-three students have been awarded Bognár Family Hungarian Scholarships for the 2019-2020 academic year. Two scholarship recipients are enrolled in the following
Hungarian Review Publishes Fourth Issue in 2019
Washington, DC – The “Hungarian Review”, the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, edited by Gyula Kodolányi and John O’Sullivan, has published its fourth
Coalition Recognizes Outstanding Students at Marosvásárhely’s Bolyai High School
Marosvásárhely, Romania – Hungarian American Coalition President Andrea Lauer Rice and Zsolt Szekeres, newly appointed President of the Hungarian Human Rights Foundation (HHRF), traveled to
Hungarian Review Publishes Third Issue in 2019
Washington, DC – The “Hungarian Review”, the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, edited by Gyula Kodolányi and John O’Sullivan, has published its
15th Annual Coalition Gala Honors Ambassador Colleen Bell
Washington, DC – On May 2, 2019, the Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) honored Ambassador Colleen Bell, at its 15th annual Gala Dinner. His Excellency János
Hungarian Review Publishes Second Issue in 2019
Washington, DC – The “Hungarian Review”, the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, edited by Gyula Kodolányi and John O’Sullivan, has published its
In Memoriam László Hámos 1951-2019
(As received from HHRF) New York, NY – The Hungarian Human Rights Foundation (HHRF) announces with profound sadness that László Hámos passed away on April
Coalition to Honor Ambassador Colleen Bell
Washington, DC – On May 2, 2019, the Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) will host its 15th annual Gala Dinner at the House of Sweden in
Gov. George Pataki Visits Hungarian Minority in Ukraine
“We Will Always Stand Up for the Hungarians of Subcarpathia” Washington, DC – Gov. George Pataki strongly condemned the Ukrainian government’s violations of the rights
Hungarian American Coalition Receives Grants from the Hungary Initiatives Foundation and Pannonius Foundation for the 2019 John N. Lauer Leadership Training Program
Washington, DC – The Hungarian American Coalition (Coalition) has received a grant of $75,000 from the Hungary Initiatives Foundation (HIF) and $15,000 from the Pannonius
Hungarian Review Publishes First Issue in 2019
Washington, DC – The “Hungarian Review”, the English-language affiliate of the bi-monthly journal Magyar Szemle, edited by Gyula Kodolányi and John O’Sullivan, has published its first
Hungarian Minority Leaders Condemn State-Sponsored Human Rights Violations in Western Ukraine
Washington, DC – Ukrainian border authorities have been carrying out illegal interrogations, body searches and detentions against ethnic Hungarians, according to a report submitted on