Embassy of Hungary in Amman

Exploring Hungaricums Together (Part 1)

Let’s start by answering the question of what Hungaricums are. By definition, Hungaricums are a collection of uniquely Hungarian products, traditions, cultural values, and heritage items that represent the country's identity and diversity. These elements – of which there are more than 100 – include various kinds of food, inventions, folk traditions and even landscapes that are officially recognised for their exceptional quality and distinct Hungarian character.

Our first pick in this new series exploring Hungaricums is an item connected to agriculture and the food industry, more specifically ground paprika from Kalocsa (Kalocsai fűszerpaprika-őrlemény), a dark red, rich-flavoured spice produced in the Kalocsa region since 1861, when the first paprika mill was built in the town. Initially, paprika mills produced ground paprika using millstones, but more advanced mills were later built to increase production, powered by electric and diesel engines.

Nowadays, the spice is protected by the strongest EU geographical indication scheme (PDO), a distinction meaning that every production step takes place in the Kalocsa region using traditional methods. An important item of Hungaricums, this spice is widely appreciated by Hungarians not just for its history, but also as an everyday ingredient in classic dishes such as goulash, stew and chicken paprikash.

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We wish all our Christian friends in Jordan a blessed and peaceful Easter celebration together with your loved ones!

Since 1964, Hungary celebrates the Day of Hungarian Poetry on 11 April each year, marking the birthday of renowned poet Attila József at the same time. The occasion is observed across the country with special cultural and literary events, public poetry readings, contemporary poetry competitions and a variety of school programmes.

In this spirit, we would love to hear from you - who is your favourite Hungarian poet, and which of their poems is closest to your heart? Feel free to share it in the comments section and let’s celebrate together!

(The picture illustrates the Attila József Memorial located in Budapest, situated on the Pest side of the Danube, with the imposing Parliament building in the background)

The Embassy of Hungary in Amman had the pleasure of hosting a reception for Hungary’s National Day, commemorating the 1848–49 Revolution and War of Independence. We sincerely thank our fellow citizens and our friends from the Hungarian Universities and Institutes Jordanian Graduates' Club for joining us.

The evening, featuring a musical performance by the Club’s choir along with Hungarian and local treats, offered a meaningful moment to reflect on the importance of the Revolution and to strengthen our community ties. 🇭🇺🇯🇴

We wish all our Muslim friends a blessed and peaceful Eid al-Fitr celebration together with your loved ones!

🇭🇺 15 March marks one of Hungary’s most significant national holidays, commemorating the outbreak of the Hungarian Revolution and War of Independence of 1848. On this day, a group of young intellectuals and reformers gathered in Pest to demand political and social reforms within the Habsburg Monarchy. The revolutionaries published the list of the Twelve Points, calling for peace, liberty and concord, including the freedom of the press, an independent Hungarian government, equality before the law, and the establishment of a national army and a national bank.

Though largely peaceful, the events of 15 March in Pest triggered a broader wave of political transformation that culminated in a war of independence against Habsburg rule. While the struggle was ultimately suppressed, it profoundly shaped Hungarian national identity and unity, becoming a lasting symbol of the Hungarian people’s quest for freedom. As Sándor Petőfi, the national poet of Hungary and one of the leading figures of the Youth of March (Márciusi Ifjak), urged in his patriotic poem National Song (’Nemzeti Dal’), Hungarians heard the call of the nation and rose to take action for the freedom of the homeland.

On this occasion each year, Hungarians proudly wear the cockade (’kokárda’), a circular ribbon with the red, white and green colours of the national flag. This ribbon – historically used during the revolution as well – symbolizes unity, patriotism and gratitude towards the heroes of the past.

Wishing all the ladies and girls in Jordan and around the world a happy International Women’s Day, full of love and appreciation!

We are pleased to inform you that the nomination process of the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship Programme for the 2026/2027 academic year has now concluded. The Tempus Foundation has notified all applicants of the outcome of their application, whether they were nominated or not. The application materials of the nominated candidates have been transferred to the higher education institutions in order to start the admission examinations.

As applicants can apply for up to two study programmes, the institutional entrance examinations are conducted in two rounds. Entrance examinations for the academic year 2026/27 will be conducted by the host institutions by the end of May at the latest. Kindly note that the exact date and method of the entrance examination vary by institution. Each applicant will be individually informed about further details (e.g. date of examination) directly by their selected Host Institution(s).

After receiving the examination results, Tempus Public Foundation will make the decision regarding the allocation of the scholarship places in June. All applicants will be informed about the final results in the course of June / latest by the middle of July 2026.

For more information about the Scholarship, please consult the Stipendium Hungaricum website. In case of questions regarding the application process and the next steps, feel free to contact our colleagues at [email protected].

87 fővel a fedélzetén felszállt a második mentesítő járatunk Ammanból. A gépen Izraelben és Jordániában rekedt magyarok térnek haza. Vasárnapig nyolc járatot teljesítünk, viszont készülhetnek az Ománban várakozók is: hétfőn megyünk értük!

❗A Wizz Air légitársaság legfrissebb közleménye alapján a légitársaság minden, Ammanba érkező és onnan induló járatát felfüggesztette 2026. március 15-ig. A légitársaság jelezte, hogy a regionális helyzet tükrében jelentősen sűríti Sarm-es-Sejk és Budapest közötti járatainak számát, így péntektől heti 10 alkalommal utazhatnak Magyarországra a hazajutni kívánók.

Megjegyezzük, hogy Jordánia légtere továbbra is nyitva áll, több légitársaság biztosít hazajutási lehetőséget átszállással, többek között Kairón, Isztambulon vagy európai desztinációkon keresztül