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Video Article: Metro Line 4 Opens In Budapest
- 3 Apr 2014 11:40 AM
- getting around
Budapest's fourth metro line, linking Kelenföld and the Keleti railway stations, opened to the public last Friday. A formal ceremony was held in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós at the Kelenföld terminus. The metro line’s 15 vehicles, each with four wagons, will be controlled automatically, but monitoring will be present during the test phase to ...
Now On: West Of Transylvania, East Of The Hungarian Great Plain, Museum Of Ethnography
- 27 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Fekete-Körös Valley is situated to the south-east of Nagyvárad (Oradea, Romania) between the Apuseni Mountains (Munţii Apuseni) in Romania and the Great Hungarian Plain. The region was settled by Hungarians – with a focus on its fertile plateau – during the time of the Árpád Dynasty, while the first historical references to Romanian villages date to the end of the 16th century.
'Santa Claus Special', Children's Railways Budapest, 6 - 8 December
- 5 Dec 2013 4:30 AM
- entertainment
Children and parents are going to have the opportunity to ride the train in the company of Santa Claus and his helpers on board of the Santa Claus Special services. Before departure and at the beginning of the journey, the children are invited to sing along, cite rhymes and play activities with Santa's helpers as they are all waiting for his appearance.
Updated On 12 June: Traffic Changes In Budapest
- 12 Jun 2013 9:20 AM
- getting around
On 11 June 2013, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós ordered BKK, Municipal Disaster Management, Budapest Sewage Works, Budapest Transport Company BKV and the Budapest Police to jointly assess the situation at Batthyány tér and decide on how to alleviate the traffic restrictions affecting Budapest residents in line with the receding water levels of the Danube.
Xpat Report: Last Train To Budapest
- 14 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"My Dad and I broke down in 1982 in a village called Abaújszánto, Hungary. I was 14 years old and unknowing to me at the time, this moment was to be pivotal and would change my life years later.
Photo Report: Latest News & Views Of Budapest's Metro Line 4
- 7 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
The construction of Metro line 4 is currently the biggest construction project in Central Europe. M4, or the green line of Budapest Metro, has already experienced one or two delays, and recently Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said it may be postponed until 2016. However according to paperwork put through by Budapest's City Assembly last Wednesday, the completion deadline is now Spring of next year. ...
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Chinese Market Closing?
- 20 Sep 2012 1:03 AM
- shopping
2014 Update: It was closed down. Hungary is not the most multicultural nation on the planet. 95% Magyar, 2% Roma, and the rest of us. Around 100,000 Chinese live in Hungary, and Budapest has its own Chinatown, well, a sprawling China-shanty-town. It's a real oddity, and if not the most immediate of local attractions, it is a side of the city that's bafflingly interesting, in a grimy kind of way. ...
Escape From Budapest To Nishaville, Thailand
- 30 Jan 2012 12:00 AM
- travel
A secret heaven of peace on one of Asia’s most serene natural beaches. Imagine a delightful hideaway, a secluded beach lapped by the soothing waters of the Gulf of Thailand. An oasis far from the crowds but within easy reach of Bangkok and Hua Hin. This is Nishaville Resort, designed in a vibrant style, with open plan interiors and shady terraces, the fresh and airy villas are ideal for a ...
Escape From Budapest To Le Méridien Cyberport In Hong Kong
- 19 Mar 2011 8:30 AM
- travel
Whether you’re a business traveler, cultural explorer, or nature lover, Hong Kong is able to cater for your every desire. There are so many surprising and delightful things to see in ‘Asia’s World City’, it can rightfully claim to be one of the most diverse and exciting destinations in the world. Plan on visiting for as long as you can - there is far more to enjoy than you may expect - read on ...
Video Article: Metro Line 4 Opens In Budapest
- 3 Apr 2014 11:40 AM
- getting around
Budapest's fourth metro line, linking Kelenföld and the Keleti railway stations, opened to the public last Friday. A formal ceremony was held in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós at the Kelenföld terminus. The metro line’s 15 vehicles, each with four wagons, will be controlled automatically, but monitoring will be present during the test phase to ...
Now On: West Of Transylvania, East Of The Hungarian Great Plain, Museum Of Ethnography
- 27 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Fekete-Körös Valley is situated to the south-east of Nagyvárad (Oradea, Romania) between the Apuseni Mountains (Munţii Apuseni) in Romania and the Great Hungarian Plain. The region was settled by Hungarians – with a focus on its fertile plateau – during the time of the Árpád Dynasty, while the first historical references to Romanian villages date to the end of the 16th century.
'Santa Claus Special', Children's Railways Budapest, 6 - 8 December
- 5 Dec 2013 4:30 AM
- entertainment
Children and parents are going to have the opportunity to ride the train in the company of Santa Claus and his helpers on board of the Santa Claus Special services. Before departure and at the beginning of the journey, the children are invited to sing along, cite rhymes and play activities with Santa's helpers as they are all waiting for his appearance.
Updated On 12 June: Traffic Changes In Budapest
- 12 Jun 2013 9:20 AM
- getting around
On 11 June 2013, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós ordered BKK, Municipal Disaster Management, Budapest Sewage Works, Budapest Transport Company BKV and the Budapest Police to jointly assess the situation at Batthyány tér and decide on how to alleviate the traffic restrictions affecting Budapest residents in line with the receding water levels of the Danube.
Xpat Report: Last Train To Budapest
- 14 May 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
"My Dad and I broke down in 1982 in a village called Abaújszánto, Hungary. I was 14 years old and unknowing to me at the time, this moment was to be pivotal and would change my life years later.
Photo Report: Latest News & Views Of Budapest's Metro Line 4
- 7 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
The construction of Metro line 4 is currently the biggest construction project in Central Europe. M4, or the green line of Budapest Metro, has already experienced one or two delays, and recently Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said it may be postponed until 2016. However according to paperwork put through by Budapest's City Assembly last Wednesday, the completion deadline is now Spring of next year. ...
Xpat Opinion: Budapest Chinese Market Closing?
- 20 Sep 2012 1:03 AM
- shopping
2014 Update: It was closed down. Hungary is not the most multicultural nation on the planet. 95% Magyar, 2% Roma, and the rest of us. Around 100,000 Chinese live in Hungary, and Budapest has its own Chinatown, well, a sprawling China-shanty-town. It's a real oddity, and if not the most immediate of local attractions, it is a side of the city that's bafflingly interesting, in a grimy kind of way. ...
Escape From Budapest To Nishaville, Thailand
- 30 Jan 2012 12:00 AM
- travel
A secret heaven of peace on one of Asia’s most serene natural beaches. Imagine a delightful hideaway, a secluded beach lapped by the soothing waters of the Gulf of Thailand. An oasis far from the crowds but within easy reach of Bangkok and Hua Hin. This is Nishaville Resort, designed in a vibrant style, with open plan interiors and shady terraces, the fresh and airy villas are ideal for a ...
Escape From Budapest To Le Méridien Cyberport In Hong Kong
- 19 Mar 2011 8:30 AM
- travel
Whether you’re a business traveler, cultural explorer, or nature lover, Hong Kong is able to cater for your every desire. There are so many surprising and delightful things to see in ‘Asia’s World City’, it can rightfully claim to be one of the most diverse and exciting destinations in the world. Plan on visiting for as long as you can - there is far more to enjoy than you may expect - read on ...