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‘Great Spring Bicycle Parade Of Budapest’, 22 April
- 20 Apr 2017 11:30 AM
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Following previous bicycle parades, cyclists can again get fuse a love for Budapest with biking again on Saturday in a mass Spring ride. 'I bike Budapest' is intended to be a celebration for all those who ride a bike in this city, it's not meant to be a demonstration apparently. Organisers invite Xpats to enjoy the company of thousands of others cyclists - some dressed up in costumes, and playing ...
Putin Is Here: Maps Of Streets To Avoid Today
- 2 Feb 2017 8:04 AM
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Several roads and public spaces have been sealed off in Budapest due to the official visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his delegation to the Hungarian capital. This article includes maps of places to avoid while he's in town, along with coverage about what he's up to in Hungary, plus a handy set of related links.
Hungarian Government To Set Up Taxi Watchdog
- 6 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
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The Hungarian government is planning to set up a body operating under the aegis of the National Transport Authority (NKH), which will be responsible for monitoring and controlling those offering personal and goods transport services, Hungarian daily Világgazdaság reported.
Suburban Railways To Be Separated From BKV
- 1 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
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The operations of suburban railway (HÉV) will be separated from those of the Budapest transport company (BKV) from Nov. 1, the metropolitan general assembly decided. The government decided in February this year to prepare the ground for the suburban railway to be taken over by the state.
Mayor: Budapest Not Ready To Set Start Date For Metro Revamp
- 8 Jul 2016 2:00 AM
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Budapest’s municipal council has yet to set a start date for upgrading the third metro line, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. The planned duration of the project has not changed, Tarlós told a press conference, adding that delays may be avoidable.
Night Of A Thousand Lights, Gellért Hill, 23 June
- 23 Jun 2016 4:35 AM
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What if hundreds of people used their flash simultaneously to light the Gellért Hill for a few minutes? We think it would be the biggest flash in the Budapest summer. Join in to be part of a real flash-mob!
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 ...
Budapest Taxi Drivers End 6th Anti-Uber Demo
- 18 May 2016 10:00 AM
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Budapest taxi drivers demonstrated against ride-hailing service Uber. The drivers blocked traffic in two lanes out of six on Elisabeth Bridge with a demand that Uber be banned and regulations enforced. This is the sixth time Budapest taxi drivers have mounted a demonstration against Uber since January.
An Unusual English “Living Museum” In Hungarian Countryside
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
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Located at the edge of Zalaszántó village, in the Balaton Uplands National Park, discover an unusual “living museum” that offers visitors the opportunity to experience traditional English culture in heart of the Hungarian countryside. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world and can trace its’ origins back over 4000 years.
‘Great Spring Bicycle Parade Of Budapest’, 22 April
- 20 Apr 2017 11:30 AM
- getting around
Following previous bicycle parades, cyclists can again get fuse a love for Budapest with biking again on Saturday in a mass Spring ride. 'I bike Budapest' is intended to be a celebration for all those who ride a bike in this city, it's not meant to be a demonstration apparently. Organisers invite Xpats to enjoy the company of thousands of others cyclists - some dressed up in costumes, and playing ...
Putin Is Here: Maps Of Streets To Avoid Today
- 2 Feb 2017 8:04 AM
- getting around
Several roads and public spaces have been sealed off in Budapest due to the official visit by Russian President Vladimir Putin and his delegation to the Hungarian capital. This article includes maps of places to avoid while he's in town, along with coverage about what he's up to in Hungary, plus a handy set of related links.
Hungarian Government To Set Up Taxi Watchdog
- 6 Oct 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government is planning to set up a body operating under the aegis of the National Transport Authority (NKH), which will be responsible for monitoring and controlling those offering personal and goods transport services, Hungarian daily Világgazdaság reported.
Suburban Railways To Be Separated From BKV
- 1 Sep 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The operations of suburban railway (HÉV) will be separated from those of the Budapest transport company (BKV) from Nov. 1, the metropolitan general assembly decided. The government decided in February this year to prepare the ground for the suburban railway to be taken over by the state.
Mayor: Budapest Not Ready To Set Start Date For Metro Revamp
- 8 Jul 2016 2:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest’s municipal council has yet to set a start date for upgrading the third metro line, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. The planned duration of the project has not changed, Tarlós told a press conference, adding that delays may be avoidable.
Night Of A Thousand Lights, Gellért Hill, 23 June
- 23 Jun 2016 4:35 AM
- getting around
What if hundreds of people used their flash simultaneously to light the Gellért Hill for a few minutes? We think it would be the biggest flash in the Budapest summer. Join in to be part of a real flash-mob!
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 ...
Budapest Taxi Drivers End 6th Anti-Uber Demo
- 18 May 2016 10:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest taxi drivers demonstrated against ride-hailing service Uber. The drivers blocked traffic in two lanes out of six on Elisabeth Bridge with a demand that Uber be banned and regulations enforced. This is the sixth time Budapest taxi drivers have mounted a demonstration against Uber since January.
An Unusual English “Living Museum” In Hungarian Countryside
- 3 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Located at the edge of Zalaszántó village, in the Balaton Uplands National Park, discover an unusual “living museum” that offers visitors the opportunity to experience traditional English culture in heart of the Hungarian countryside. Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world and can trace its’ origins back over 4000 years.