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12/05/2026

To mark the occasion of Ambulance Day, a modern semi-automatic defibrillator was handed over at the institution on 10 May, making it the 50th official Life Saving Point in the region.

To mark the occasion of Ambulance Day in Hungary, a modern defibrillator was handed over at the University of Debrecen's Faculty of Pharmacy on 10 May, enabling the institution to become the 50th official Life Saving Point in the region.

12/05/2026

The affected road section will be closed in its full width during sewer repair works starting 9 a.m. on 13 May.

A subcontractor of Debreceni Vízmű Zrt. is carrying out urgent wastewater sewer repairs, therefore from 9 a.m. on 13 May the section of Sólyom Street between Ecsedi István Street and Hold Street will be completely closed to vehicle traffic.

12/05/2026

Building on the elements of the Korean Lotus Lantern Festival, the Debrecen Creative Community and OTT-Home International Meeting Point are bringing the magic of Korea to 24 Batthyány Street on 17 May.

Building on the elements of the Korean Lotus Lantern Festival, the Debrecen Creative Community and OTT-Home International Meeting Point are bringing the magic of Korea to Debrecen's Batthyány Street on 17 May.

12/05/2026

As established by the disaster management directorate, the dyed water used in a pressure test on 5 May had a neutral pH and contained no hazardous substances nor oil derivatives.

As previously reported, a pressure test was recently carried out at CATL's Debrecen plant, during which water dyed green was used and subsequently appeared on the surface. A civil report concerning the incident was submitted to the authorities on 5 May.

12/05/2026

Between 29 and 31 May, the Great Forest Stadium will transform into a hub of motorsport, family fun, and industry networking for one of Hungary’s largest automotive showcases, bringing innovation and excitement to all ages.

11/05/2026

To mark the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, the Municipality of Debrecen held a commemorative ceremony 9 May at the memorial on Medgyessy Promenade.

To mark the 81st anniversary of the end of fighting on the European theatres of the Second World War, the Municipality of Debrecen held a commemorative ceremony and wreath-laying on 9 May 2026 at the Second World War memorial on Medgyessy Promenade.

11/05/2026

This behaviour is not only against the temporary traffic arrangements during pipeline works but also poses a significantly increased risk of accidents.

As previously announced, temporary traffic arrangements have been introduced at the junction of Erzsébet Street and Petőfi Square due to water pipeline junction construction works. Debrecen Waterworks has now stated that, based on experiences from recent days, a number of people have unfortunately...

11/05/2026

Savelife-guide aims is to create educational material for disadvantaged young people living in rural areas, focusing on life-saving skills and emergency prevention.

The Rescue Team of the Hungarian Reformed Church Aid is an active participant in the internationally coordinated project entitled Savelife-guide, which has been co-financed by the European Union. The next international professional meeting of the project was hosted in Debrecen on 8–9 May 2026.

11/05/2026

Financed entirely by the municipality, the large-scale refurbishment of wing 1A is expected to be completed by this June.

The residential home for the elderly on Pallagi Road is one of the key institutions in elderly care provision in Debrecen, making it especially important that the decades-old building sections are continuously renewed. The muicipality is refurbishing the 1A wing on the first floor using its own reso...

11/05/2026

10 disadvantaged children were provided with tablets to help their studies by the Bihar Association of People Raised in State Care through donations from DEBEX.

The Bihar Association of People Raised in State Care (BAGE) is helping the studies of ten disadvantaged children by providing them with tablets. The young recipients were able to win the devices through an application process.

11/05/2026

The decision aims to protect grassland plants from drying out, preserve biodiversity, and support pollinators following an especially dry past few months.

Due to a dry winter, a virtually rainless month of March, and one of the driest Aprils of the past 125 years, the Municipality of Debrecen is temporarily suspending the mowing of public grassed areas during May. The aim of the decision is to protect grassland plants from drying out, preserve biodive...