AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCommunist-Era Files: Hungary is set to open secret-police records online on Wednesday, the 70th anniversary of the Soviet crackdown on the 1956 uprising. The first release will include records on tens of thousands of informants and people targeted for recruitment; more files are due next year. State Opera: Former director-general Szilveszter Ókovács says his immediate dismissal was political, disputing the Culture Ministry’s reasons. Houdini Centennial: Budapest marked 100 years since the death of Erik Weisz, the Hungarian-born escape artist, with four days of events encouraging visitors to reflect on his legacy. Church & Community: Hungarian Catholic bishops began their visit to Rome with Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica; Bishop János Székely urged the Church to welcome the poor, sick and those seeking faith. Budapest Lights: The Chain Bridge will glow in Swiss colors on November 5, alongside a concert by Swiss and Hungarian musicians marking 80 years of restored diplomatic ties.
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