Europe day dedicated to the tender of capital of culture

The city is about to celebrate Europe Day with a large-scale event. May 9th will be distinguished by the fact that Eger is running for the title of European Capital of Culture 2023. As mentioned at the press conference, this event is yet another opportunity to spread the word about Eger’s assets in Europe.

Artistic director Lajos Koltai’s message to the people of Eger

What is the tender of European Capital of Culture about? A video from 2016: The 30-year history of ECoC in 3 minutes… Our city is running for the title of “European Capital of Culture” again We have dispatched the necessary official announcement of intent to the State Secretariat for Culture at the Ministry of Human […]

A rediscovery of Eger through walks

The artistic director of the Eger tender project to win the title of European Capital of Culture 2023 is Lajos Koltai, Kossuth- and Béla Balázs prize-holding cinematographer. As a first step, Mr. Koltai is looking to immerse himself in the cultural assets and historic qualities of the city, as these are worthy of introduction to […]

Another cultural forum was hosted at Eger City Hall on March 16, 2017

Karen Murgatroyd, manager of international relations from Leeds was also a key participant, who shared her impressions regarding preparations undertaken for the tender in Leeds and the title of ECoC2023 in general. We were also regaled with a personal account of the opening ceremony of the Cypriot town of Paphos, one of the Capitals of […]

The Local Government of Eger invited the heads of the surrounding towns for a professional discussion in March 2017

We are glad that you were all open to cooperation and the sharing of ideas.