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With the coming of spring on March 1, a new era began in Debrecen. The new Tourinform office opened in the Old Town Hall, on the corner of Piac and Kossuth streets, where you can meet us in a modern environment.

The people of Europe continue to live in social isolation and are struggling to survive COVID-19. It is becoming harder and harder over time. Cultural and artistic initiatives support people in building a new world and it is vital in the current situation.

Tourinform reopens in March, while the Kerekestelepi Bath and the Great Forest will be transformed into a Magic Forest, among other things. Deputy Mayor Diána Széles spoke about these tourism developments in connection with the tourism-related details of Debrecen’s 2021 budget.

The government has declared the administrative authority matters related to the velodrome investment in Debrecen to be a matter of special importance.  The Hungarian Cycling Association (MKSZ) announced that the decision is a recognition of the achievements of the Hungarian cycling sport in the past year, the athletes and coaches.

This is a difficult year this year, especially now that theaters, cinemas, museums and restaurants are still closed, events are lagging behind and curfews are making it difficult for us to move around. We look forward to moving out of home again soon and traveling for a long domestic weekend or a smaller foreign vacation. Until then, all we have to do is tour at home and explore our own city, Debrecen, with a slightly different eye.

In addition to economic development, culture is also an important chapter of Debrecen’s 2021 draft budget. István Puskás, Deputy Mayor for Culture of Debrecen said, he also spoke about the main figures of the budget in this area, the ongoing infrastructural developments and the priorities for 2021 in Esti Közelkép a local television program.

From 4th-6th June, Hungary will host an Olympic qualifying tournament in the 3 × 3 basketball field. The organizing committee held an online press conference about the event. 

FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis announced that the qualifier will be held in Debrecen, where the last two rounds will be hosted.

A a quality housing solution for employees of domestic and multinational companies is to open in an ideal location – Józsa.

Although the art galleries are still closed, we are not left without cultural experiences in Debrecen. There are several showcase exhibitions across the city for art lovers.

This is a difficult year, especially now that theaters, cinemas, museums, and restaurants are closed, events are cancelled or delayed, and curfews make it difficult for us to move freely. We look forward to moving out of home again later this year and traveling for a long weekend domestically or abroad. Until then, all we have to do is tour at home and explore our city, Debrecen, with a slightly different eye.

In this, we will be helped by key players in the local tourist scene, who, among other things, are asked about their favorite places in the city are, what secret travel tips they can share for others to discover while walking in the city, and why they feel Debrecen is a good place.

This time the executive manager of Debrecen International Airport, János Vajda answers our questions.

In cooperation with the Déri Museum, Csokoni Theatre and the Cívis House, the Lighthouse presents Andrea Sztojánovits ‘ interactive light installation FÉSZEK with the sound composition of Gergely Álmos via the medium of augmented reality.

Another public space is facing a spectacular renewal in Debrecen. As part of the Green City Program, the “city gate”, Petőfi Square located in front of the Grand Station, will soon be completely renewed. There are also plans to have new green areas, promenades, a playground, water attractions and an urban history study trail in the square. The details were reported at a press conference.

With the arrival of the carnival season, comes another showcase exhibition, – this time in the atmosphere of the Venice Carnival. Károly Nemes, the maker of Venetian masks, has had an exhibition at the Kölcsey Center previously and after the success of the showcase exhibitions, his masks have resurfaced, these can be admired in the shop window of Hunyadi Street between February 9th and March 1st.

Agora opened its doors 6 years ago, in February 2015. The Science Experience Center celebrates its birthday each year with a special event. 

Due to the epidemic situation, this year’s birthday program will move to an online space, specifically, the Agora Facebook page, ensuring that visitors are not left without adventure and memorable science experiences.