66 result(s) for economy in Getting around
Hungary Spending HUF 33bn To Restore Castles & Palaces For Tourists
- 1 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
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The Hungarian government is launching a HUF 33bn (USD 11.8m) programme to restore dozens of castles and palaces across the country for touristic purposes. Under the scheme, historic buildings can apply for support between HUF 50m and HUF 1.5bn, or HUF 3bn in the case of world heritage sites.
Hungarian Tax Office Finds & Fines Uber Drivers
- 26 May 2015 9:00 AM
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All drivers of the community taxi service company Uber that were checked by tax officials in a recent survey had violated the rules, the Economy Ministry announced on Friday. Tax officials fined every one of the drivers they checked at the behest of the ministry.
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Happy Uber Getting Tax Probe
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
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The taxi drivers’ union welcomed that the tax office had launched an investigation into the ridesharing company Uber for providing taxi services without a licence. Zoltán Metál, the head of the National Association of Taxi Drivers (OTSZ), told public news channel M1 on Saturday that Uber is “not helping” the taxi driver profession, passenger services or Hungary’s reputation.
Varga: Hungary Vies To Lead Region’s E-Bus Market
- 10 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
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Hungary’s goal is to become a leader in central Europe’s electric bus market, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said, presenting new Hungarian electric buses in the Buda Castle. Varga said the International Energy Agency had projected that by 2050 fully 70% of cars sold would be electric or hybrid.
Electric Buses Tested In Buda Castle
- 10 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
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Tests of Modulo buses, the fully electric models of Hungarian manufacturer Evopro, started in Buda Castle on Monday on lines 15, 16 and 26. Passengers can use the buses free for a month and their comments are welcome.
Hungary -Turkey Accord To Refurbish Gül Baba Shrine In Budapest
- 27 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
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Speaking in front of a 16th century Turkish shrine in the Buda hills on Thursday, Mihály Varga, the economy minister, praised endeavours by Turkey and Hungary to preserve the memory of one another’s heroes.
Planned M0 Toll Provokes Outrage In Hungary
- 12 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
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Local mayors in and around Budapest yesterday objected to government plans to levy a toll on parts of the M0 ring road, saying it will increase traffic on smaller roads.
First Electric Taxi Rank Opened In Budapest
- 22 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
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Budapest’s first taxi rank with an electric charger was opened in Graphisoft Park in the Third District yesterday with the help of Budapest Taxi. The taxi company provided the equipment, and Graphisoft Park the electricity.
Hungarian Govt Prepares Scheme To Promote Electric Cars
- 18 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
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The government is preparing a scheme for promoting the use of electric cars in Hungary, the economy ministry’s state secretary said on Wednesday, Hungary’s first Electromobility Day.
Hungary Spending HUF 33bn To Restore Castles & Palaces For Tourists
- 1 Sep 2015 9:00 AM
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The Hungarian government is launching a HUF 33bn (USD 11.8m) programme to restore dozens of castles and palaces across the country for touristic purposes. Under the scheme, historic buildings can apply for support between HUF 50m and HUF 1.5bn, or HUF 3bn in the case of world heritage sites.
Hungarian Tax Office Finds & Fines Uber Drivers
- 26 May 2015 9:00 AM
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All drivers of the community taxi service company Uber that were checked by tax officials in a recent survey had violated the rules, the Economy Ministry announced on Friday. Tax officials fined every one of the drivers they checked at the behest of the ministry.
Hungarian Taxi Drivers Happy Uber Getting Tax Probe
- 4 May 2015 9:00 AM
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The taxi drivers’ union welcomed that the tax office had launched an investigation into the ridesharing company Uber for providing taxi services without a licence. Zoltán Metál, the head of the National Association of Taxi Drivers (OTSZ), told public news channel M1 on Saturday that Uber is “not helping” the taxi driver profession, passenger services or Hungary’s reputation.
Varga: Hungary Vies To Lead Region’s E-Bus Market
- 10 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
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Hungary’s goal is to become a leader in central Europe’s electric bus market, Economy Minister Mihály Varga said, presenting new Hungarian electric buses in the Buda Castle. Varga said the International Energy Agency had projected that by 2050 fully 70% of cars sold would be electric or hybrid.
Electric Buses Tested In Buda Castle
- 10 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
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Tests of Modulo buses, the fully electric models of Hungarian manufacturer Evopro, started in Buda Castle on Monday on lines 15, 16 and 26. Passengers can use the buses free for a month and their comments are welcome.
Hungary -Turkey Accord To Refurbish Gül Baba Shrine In Budapest
- 27 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
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Speaking in front of a 16th century Turkish shrine in the Buda hills on Thursday, Mihály Varga, the economy minister, praised endeavours by Turkey and Hungary to preserve the memory of one another’s heroes.
Planned M0 Toll Provokes Outrage In Hungary
- 12 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
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Local mayors in and around Budapest yesterday objected to government plans to levy a toll on parts of the M0 ring road, saying it will increase traffic on smaller roads.
First Electric Taxi Rank Opened In Budapest
- 22 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
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Budapest’s first taxi rank with an electric charger was opened in Graphisoft Park in the Third District yesterday with the help of Budapest Taxi. The taxi company provided the equipment, and Graphisoft Park the electricity.
Hungarian Govt Prepares Scheme To Promote Electric Cars
- 18 Sep 2014 9:00 AM
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The government is preparing a scheme for promoting the use of electric cars in Hungary, the economy ministry’s state secretary said on Wednesday, Hungary’s first Electromobility Day.