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Ministry Denies It Wants To Outlaw Ridesharing
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
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The economy ministry responded to a report that the government was beefing up roadside checks with a view to cracking down on ridesharing. Referring to the ride-hailing service Uber’s recent decision to exit the Hungarian market, news portal nol.hu said the government was “now going after ridesharing services”.
BKK Denies Plan To Reduce Services From September
- 23 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
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Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) has denied reports that it is reducing services. All public transport services will be running on schedule from September, when students go back to school, the company said in a statement on Monday. News portal index.hu reported on Monday that BKK planned cost savings by cutting services by 3-5 percent from September.
Budapest Short Of Bus Drivers
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
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At a time when some 150 buses are needed as replacements for metro lines undergoing repairs, city transport authorities are still looking for a total of 300-400 drivers to fill the gap, reports news portal origo.hu.
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 ...
Foreign Minister, Slovenian PM Inaugurate Upgraded Pragersko-Hodos Railway Line
- 13 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
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Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó inaugurated the upgraded and electrified Pragersko-Hodos (Orihodos) railway line with Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar in northeastern Slovenia’s Murska Subota (Muraszombat) on Friday. The 109 km railway line is part of the Mediterranean Corridor and was the only section of the sole railway line connecting Slovenia and Hungary that had yet to be ...
Biggest Aqua Park In World Planned For Balaton
- 29 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
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The world’s largest aquapark, a 110-acre indoor water entertainment center, could be built next to Hungaryʼs Lake Balaton between Balatonalmádi and Balatonfűzfő, through an investment of approximately HUF 600 billion, according to a report by regional portal balatontipp.hu.
Municipality Of Budapest Would Develop The Danube River Boat Service
- 24 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
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The City of Budapest has launched an EU financed direct project to prepare the development of municipal and suburban boat services, announced the Mayor and added that the support for this program is a high priority for the government as well.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Cab Drivers Demand Ban On Uber
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
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Cabbies partially blocked a major downtown intersection on Monday in the Hungarian capital to protest against Uber – but ran into opposition from angry drivers and commentators.
Ministry Denies It Wants To Outlaw Ridesharing
- 12 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The economy ministry responded to a report that the government was beefing up roadside checks with a view to cracking down on ridesharing. Referring to the ride-hailing service Uber’s recent decision to exit the Hungarian market, news portal nol.hu said the government was “now going after ridesharing services”.
BKK Denies Plan To Reduce Services From September
- 23 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) has denied reports that it is reducing services. All public transport services will be running on schedule from September, when students go back to school, the company said in a statement on Monday. News portal index.hu reported on Monday that BKK planned cost savings by cutting services by 3-5 percent from September.
Budapest Short Of Bus Drivers
- 9 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
At a time when some 150 buses are needed as replacements for metro lines undergoing repairs, city transport authorities are still looking for a total of 300-400 drivers to fill the gap, reports news portal origo.hu.
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 ...
Foreign Minister, Slovenian PM Inaugurate Upgraded Pragersko-Hodos Railway Line
- 13 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó inaugurated the upgraded and electrified Pragersko-Hodos (Orihodos) railway line with Slovenian Prime Minister Miro Cerar in northeastern Slovenia’s Murska Subota (Muraszombat) on Friday. The 109 km railway line is part of the Mediterranean Corridor and was the only section of the sole railway line connecting Slovenia and Hungary that had yet to be ...
Biggest Aqua Park In World Planned For Balaton
- 29 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The world’s largest aquapark, a 110-acre indoor water entertainment center, could be built next to Hungaryʼs Lake Balaton between Balatonalmádi and Balatonfűzfő, through an investment of approximately HUF 600 billion, according to a report by regional portal balatontipp.hu.
Municipality Of Budapest Would Develop The Danube River Boat Service
- 24 Feb 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The City of Budapest has launched an EU financed direct project to prepare the development of municipal and suburban boat services, announced the Mayor and added that the support for this program is a high priority for the government as well.
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Cab Drivers Demand Ban On Uber
- 20 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Cabbies partially blocked a major downtown intersection on Monday in the Hungarian capital to protest against Uber – but ran into opposition from angry drivers and commentators.