52 result(s) for money in Getting around
Xpat Opinion: All Over For Uber In Hungary
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
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Just like most public issues in Hungary, Uber’s pull-out divides commentators along political lines, with those on the left-liberal side accusing the government of protecting corrupt interests, while pro-government authors claiming that Uber does not excel at paying taxes.
The Destruction Of Historic Buildings In Hungary’s Capital
- 16 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
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An increasingly disturbing trend is taking hold in Budapest. A growing number of historic buildings and heritage sites are being demolished or remodelled, with little to no regard for their architectural value, nor for the public spaces around these structures. On May 26th, bulldozers appeared in Bem Square, along the banks of the Danube, to demolish one of the most prominent remaining examples ...
Orbán Opens Local Rail Line
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
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There is a great need in the country for tourism based on small railways, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Saturday upon dedicating the small 5.7km railway service that runs between the Felcsút stadium near his home to the Alcsút Arboretum.
MÁV Plans To Integrate HÉV Lines With Own Suburban Railway Network
- 15 Feb 2016 3:00 AM
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State-owned railway company MÁV could integrate the HÉV suburban railway lines into its own network, daily Magyar Idők said, citing unnamed government sources. The government recently announced that MÁV would take over the HÉV lines from the city of Budapest with retroactive effect from the start of this year.
Former Liszt Ferenc Terminal In Budapest Could Be Transformed Into Aviation Exhibition
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
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Liszt Ferenc International Airport’s Terminal 1, a landmark building that the airport stopped using after national carrier Malév was grounded in 2012, could be turned into an interactive exhibition showcasing aviation history, daily Magyar Hírlap reported.
Budapest Mayor Asks PM For Money For BKV
- 9 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
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Mayor István Tarlós has written to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán complaining that if the state does not help Budapest in funding the operations of public transport company BKV, then the cost to passengers will have to be raised five-fold. Tarlós raised the possibility of introducing a registration fee for children and pensioners, who travel free of charge.
Mobility Week Budapest 2015, 16 - 22 September
- 8 Sep 2015 12:20 PM
- getting around
Once again, the capital of Hungary gets engaged with the European Mobility Week. The European Mobility Week is the world's most widely organised movement aiming to highlight the importance of sustainable mobility for present and future generations. In the City of Budapest, where it has been celebrated since 2001, the event is always a chance to show what a street in the city looks like when it is ...
Hungary's Szentendre Gets Painted Benches On Riverside Promenade
- 21 Jul 2015 9:02 AM
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The charming tourist hotspot of Szentendre, north of Budapest, is enhancing its reputation as a town of art and artists with the custom-painted benches on the Danube proenade that appeared on Sunday morning. The benches will be put up for sale at the end of the summer.
Hungarian Critical Mass Cyclists Back With New Name 'I Bike Budapest'
- 15 Apr 2015 11:00 AM
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After a two-year hiatus, Budapest Critical Mass will return this April 25. It sounds nearly identical to the spring CMs of yore - except for the proposed name: "I Bike Budapest." There's a new face behind it, as well: Áron Halász, who has published the Hungarian Cycle Chic blog since 2009. He takes on the job as a member of the executive board of the Hungarian Cyclists Club, and he has the ...
Xpat Opinion: All Over For Uber In Hungary
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Just like most public issues in Hungary, Uber’s pull-out divides commentators along political lines, with those on the left-liberal side accusing the government of protecting corrupt interests, while pro-government authors claiming that Uber does not excel at paying taxes.
The Destruction Of Historic Buildings In Hungary’s Capital
- 16 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
An increasingly disturbing trend is taking hold in Budapest. A growing number of historic buildings and heritage sites are being demolished or remodelled, with little to no regard for their architectural value, nor for the public spaces around these structures. On May 26th, bulldozers appeared in Bem Square, along the banks of the Danube, to demolish one of the most prominent remaining examples ...
Orbán Opens Local Rail Line
- 2 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
There is a great need in the country for tourism based on small railways, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said Saturday upon dedicating the small 5.7km railway service that runs between the Felcsút stadium near his home to the Alcsút Arboretum.
MÁV Plans To Integrate HÉV Lines With Own Suburban Railway Network
- 15 Feb 2016 3:00 AM
- getting around
State-owned railway company MÁV could integrate the HÉV suburban railway lines into its own network, daily Magyar Idők said, citing unnamed government sources. The government recently announced that MÁV would take over the HÉV lines from the city of Budapest with retroactive effect from the start of this year.
Former Liszt Ferenc Terminal In Budapest Could Be Transformed Into Aviation Exhibition
- 14 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Liszt Ferenc International Airport’s Terminal 1, a landmark building that the airport stopped using after national carrier Malév was grounded in 2012, could be turned into an interactive exhibition showcasing aviation history, daily Magyar Hírlap reported.
Budapest Mayor Asks PM For Money For BKV
- 9 Nov 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
Mayor István Tarlós has written to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán complaining that if the state does not help Budapest in funding the operations of public transport company BKV, then the cost to passengers will have to be raised five-fold. Tarlós raised the possibility of introducing a registration fee for children and pensioners, who travel free of charge.
Mobility Week Budapest 2015, 16 - 22 September
- 8 Sep 2015 12:20 PM
- getting around
Once again, the capital of Hungary gets engaged with the European Mobility Week. The European Mobility Week is the world's most widely organised movement aiming to highlight the importance of sustainable mobility for present and future generations. In the City of Budapest, where it has been celebrated since 2001, the event is always a chance to show what a street in the city looks like when it is ...
Hungary's Szentendre Gets Painted Benches On Riverside Promenade
- 21 Jul 2015 9:02 AM
- getting around
The charming tourist hotspot of Szentendre, north of Budapest, is enhancing its reputation as a town of art and artists with the custom-painted benches on the Danube proenade that appeared on Sunday morning. The benches will be put up for sale at the end of the summer.
Hungarian Critical Mass Cyclists Back With New Name 'I Bike Budapest'
- 15 Apr 2015 11:00 AM
- getting around
After a two-year hiatus, Budapest Critical Mass will return this April 25. It sounds nearly identical to the spring CMs of yore - except for the proposed name: "I Bike Budapest." There's a new face behind it, as well: Áron Halász, who has published the Hungarian Cycle Chic blog since 2009. He takes on the job as a member of the executive board of the Hungarian Cyclists Club, and he has the ...