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Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names

Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names

A third of Budapest’s 8,598 streets and squares have been renamed at least once in their history. A third of those now bear the name of a real or fictitious person, the most popular being Attila József. A look at the reasons for renaming and the issues of political memory it spotlights.
Top 3 Hidden Parks in Downtown Budapest

Top 3 Hidden Parks in Downtown Budapest

  • 12 Feb 2024 12:16 PM
  • getting around
As we finally see light at the end of the tunnel, or rather, the first rays of spring announcing its arrival, we want to share with you some hidden parks in Budapest where you can comfortably enjoy the sunshine throughout spring and summer!
Green Vehicles in Hungary Up Five Fold Since 2020

Green Vehicles in Hungary Up Five Fold Since 2020

The number of vehicles registered with green number plates rose to over 88,000 in January from 17,000 in 2020, or a five-fold increase, the energy ministry said.
Revamp of Budapest’s Downtown Ring Road on Horizon - Plans For Area Also Include Attracting Businesses “Other Than Pubs”

Revamp of Budapest’s Downtown Ring Road on Horizon - Plans For Area Also Include Attracting Businesses “Other Than Pubs”

Planning for the revamp of a major section of Budapest’s Ring Road linking Petofi Bridge and Margaret Bridge is set to begin this year, with the first stage of the renovation works expected to get under way next year, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony said.
New Budapest Metro & Tram Development Plan Submitted to EU for Funding Worth 10 Billion Forints

New Budapest Metro & Tram Development Plan Submitted to EU for Funding Worth 10 Billion Forints

The Budapest transport centre (BKK) on Wednesday submitted a bid for EU funding worth 10 billion forints (EUR 26m) for the preparation of large-scale metro and tram development projects in the city under the 2021-2027 budgetary cycle, BKK said.
New One-Day Motorway Vignette in Hungary Next Month - Why to Buy & Price Revealed

New One-Day Motorway Vignette in Hungary Next Month - Why to Buy & Price Revealed

The one-day motorway vignette, that will be valid on all toll roads in Hungary, is expected to be introduced at the end of March, autopalyamatrica.hu writes.
New Plan Unveiled: Vienna Airport to be Only Two Hours Away by Train from Budapest

New Plan Unveiled: Vienna Airport to be Only Two Hours Away by Train from Budapest

A 15-year strategy for expanding the rail network in Austria has been unveiled, with one of the main objectives being to reduce journey times, writes Turizmus.com.
Deal Done: Public Transport Passes to Remain Valid Throughout Budapest and Agglomeration

Deal Done: Public Transport Passes to Remain Valid Throughout Budapest and Agglomeration

Commuters will continue to benefit from cheap and user-friendly public transport as monthly passes covering Budapest and other parts of the country will be accepted on routes operated by Budapest transport companies, Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, and János Lázár, the transport and construction minister agreed.
Bus Drivers’ Strike Continues In Hungary

Bus Drivers’ Strike Continues In Hungary

Solidarity, the trade union for bus employees, has announced a strike of workers of the national bus carrier Volánbusz, to take place on Jan 28-29.
Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names

Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names

A third of Budapest’s 8,598 streets and squares have been renamed at least once in their history. A third of those now bear the name of a real or fictitious person, the most popular being Attila József. A look at the reasons for renaming and the issues of political memory it spotlights.
Top 3 Hidden Parks in Downtown Budapest

Top 3 Hidden Parks in Downtown Budapest

  • 12 Feb 2024 12:16 PM
  • getting around
As we finally see light at the end of the tunnel, or rather, the first rays of spring announcing its arrival, we want to share with you some hidden parks in Budapest where you can comfortably enjoy the sunshine throughout spring and summer!
Green Vehicles in Hungary Up Five Fold Since 2020

Green Vehicles in Hungary Up Five Fold Since 2020

The number of vehicles registered with green number plates rose to over 88,000 in January from 17,000 in 2020, or a five-fold increase, the energy ministry said.
Revamp of Budapest’s Downtown Ring Road on Horizon - Plans For Area Also Include Attracting Businesses “Other Than Pubs”

Revamp of Budapest’s Downtown Ring Road on Horizon - Plans For Area Also Include Attracting Businesses “Other Than Pubs”

Planning for the revamp of a major section of Budapest’s Ring Road linking Petofi Bridge and Margaret Bridge is set to begin this year, with the first stage of the renovation works expected to get under way next year, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony said.
New Budapest Metro & Tram Development Plan Submitted to EU for Funding Worth 10 Billion Forints

New Budapest Metro & Tram Development Plan Submitted to EU for Funding Worth 10 Billion Forints

The Budapest transport centre (BKK) on Wednesday submitted a bid for EU funding worth 10 billion forints (EUR 26m) for the preparation of large-scale metro and tram development projects in the city under the 2021-2027 budgetary cycle, BKK said.
New One-Day Motorway Vignette in Hungary Next Month - Why to Buy & Price Revealed

New One-Day Motorway Vignette in Hungary Next Month - Why to Buy & Price Revealed

The one-day motorway vignette, that will be valid on all toll roads in Hungary, is expected to be introduced at the end of March, autopalyamatrica.hu writes.
New Plan Unveiled: Vienna Airport to be Only Two Hours Away by Train from Budapest

New Plan Unveiled: Vienna Airport to be Only Two Hours Away by Train from Budapest

A 15-year strategy for expanding the rail network in Austria has been unveiled, with one of the main objectives being to reduce journey times, writes Turizmus.com.
Deal Done: Public Transport Passes to Remain Valid Throughout Budapest and Agglomeration

Deal Done: Public Transport Passes to Remain Valid Throughout Budapest and Agglomeration

Commuters will continue to benefit from cheap and user-friendly public transport as monthly passes covering Budapest and other parts of the country will be accepted on routes operated by Budapest transport companies, Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, and János Lázár, the transport and construction minister agreed.
Bus Drivers’ Strike Continues In Hungary

Bus Drivers’ Strike Continues In Hungary

Solidarity, the trade union for bus employees, has announced a strike of workers of the national bus carrier Volánbusz, to take place on Jan 28-29.