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György Gyurikovits, renowned book collector died 240 years ago

György Gyurikovits, a judge, legal historian, corresponding member of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, famous book collector and parliamentary envoy was born on 12 July 1780. His bequest of manuscripts is now a unique and valuable part of the holdings of the Library of Parliament.

Published on - 2020-07-14 11:03:00
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Information on the library's summer closure

Similarly to previous years, the Library of Parliament will stay closed throughout the last month of summer, thus on-site library services will not be available between Monday, 3 August and Saturday, 29 August 2020. You may visit us again from Monday, 31 August onwards.

Published on - 2020-07-14 10:51:00
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Preventive measures during library use – Update

Please note that the Library of Parliament resumes its on-site services from Monday, 22 June 2020. Summer opening hours will apply, that is the library is open between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. on weekdays, while closed on Saturdays. Please bear in mind that your library membership will be extended for the duration of the closure. However, the current situation requires the maintenance of certain pandemic response measures for the foreseeable future to protect our patrons as well as our staff.

Published on - 2020-07-14 07:57:00
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A brief history of British pariamentary sketch writing

We have already published a few articles on the most remarkable figures in British parliamentary sketch writing, whose legacy can be widely researched at our library. We now offer a brief summary of this uniquely British genre's history from its first emergence in the 18th century up until its modern-day manifestations.

Published on - 2020-07-08 01:49:00
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Invitation to apply for this year's scholarship programmes

It is now the tenth year in a row that applications for our scholarship programme entitled "The Library connecting people" – Cooperation among young librarians of the Carpathian Basin have been invited. The primary aim of the initiative is to strengthen and facilitate collaboration, professional relationships and sharing expertise among young Hungarian-speaking librarians of the region.

Published on - 2020-07-06 01:24:00
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The International Court of Justice established 75 years ago

The International Court of Justice (ICJ), is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN). It settles disputes between states and gives advisory opinions on international legal issues referred to it by the UN. Its opinions and rulings serve as sources of international law. We now remember its establishment 75 years ago.

Published on - 2020-07-04 10:00:00
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