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Tree Planting In Budapest In Honor Of Earth Day
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
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To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, Ambassador Bell, Fifth District Mayor Péter Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Dr. Liviu Matei planted a Magnolia tree in Szabadság tér.
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Proof Test Load Of Rákóczi Bridge Has Been Completed
- 6 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
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The last condition required for starting the test run with passengers, along the newly built track of tram line 1, was the recently completed proof test load of Rákóczi bridge as well as the bridges at Nádorkerti úti and Budafoki út. In case the data collected over the test is completely evaluated and shows effective results, passengers of Budapest will soon have the possibility to use the new ...
Budapest Transport Museum Building To Regain Its Original Splendour
- 3 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
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The building of the Hungarian Museum of Science, Technology and Transport is to regain its original form under the Liget Budapest project, the scheme encompassing the comprehensive development and renewal of the capital’s largest park, Városliget. Due to the beginning of construction work, the museum will be closed to visitors for the next three years starting from 15 April, Liget Budapest’s ...
Budapest Zoo To Get HUF 25 Billion In Government Support For Large-Scale Expansion
- 30 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
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The Hungarian government has pledged to provide HUF 25 billion for the construction of the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden’s new area, Pannon Park. The park, which is expected to be completed in 2018 or 2019, will be dedicated to presenting the flora and fauna native to the Carpathian Basin in prehistoric times.
First Diesel-Electric Hybrid Buses Hit The Road In Budapest
- 19 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
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On Saturday, 17 January, the first brand new Volvo diesel-electric powered hybrid articulated bus to comply with Euro-6 emission standards began serving public transport passengers in the capital. A further 27 hybrid buses will join the fleet of the Centre for Budapest Transport (BKK) soon, which will run on routes 5, 9 and 107. 25 out of the total of 28 buses will run on a daily basis, which ...
Budapest 50th On New Best Cities List
- 28 Aug 2014 7:00 AM
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Budapest ranked middle-of-the-field this year on a list of most liveable cities published by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Budapest received an overall score of 88.9 out of a maximum of 100. It scored 100 for the quality of education, 90 for culture and environment, 91.7 for health care services and 83.9 for infrastructure.
Hungarian Govt Makes HUF 150 Billion Available For New Buses
- 28 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
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The government is unlocking 150 billion forints for the procurement of 400-500 buses in the next few years, a government official said on Wednesday. Pal Volner, state secretary at the national development ministry, told a conference that the emphasis of vehicle renewal would be placed on public transport by road since the rail network only reached 26 percent of the country’s cities and towns.
Govt Makes Huf 150 Bn Available For New Buses For Budapest
- 23 Apr 2014 4:00 AM
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The government is unlocking 150 billion forints (EUR 489m) for the procurement of 400-500 buses in the next few years, a government official said on Wednesday. Pál Völner, state secretary at the development ministry, told a conference that the emphasis of vehicle renewal would be placed on public transport by road since the rail network only reached 26% of the country’s cities and towns.
Inauguration Of The Renewed Cultural Centre And Park At Erzsébet Tér, Budapest
- 2 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
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The inauguration of the renewed cultural centre and park at Erzsébet tér took place at the end of March. A cultural centre has been established, which meets European standards as well, said Mayor István Tarlós during the inauguration ceremony.
Tree Planting In Budapest In Honor Of Earth Day
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, Ambassador Bell, Fifth District Mayor Péter Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Dr. Liviu Matei planted a Magnolia tree in Szabadság tér.
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Proof Test Load Of Rákóczi Bridge Has Been Completed
- 6 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The last condition required for starting the test run with passengers, along the newly built track of tram line 1, was the recently completed proof test load of Rákóczi bridge as well as the bridges at Nádorkerti úti and Budafoki út. In case the data collected over the test is completely evaluated and shows effective results, passengers of Budapest will soon have the possibility to use the new ...
Budapest Transport Museum Building To Regain Its Original Splendour
- 3 Feb 2015 8:01 AM
- getting around
The building of the Hungarian Museum of Science, Technology and Transport is to regain its original form under the Liget Budapest project, the scheme encompassing the comprehensive development and renewal of the capital’s largest park, Városliget. Due to the beginning of construction work, the museum will be closed to visitors for the next three years starting from 15 April, Liget Budapest’s ...
Budapest Zoo To Get HUF 25 Billion In Government Support For Large-Scale Expansion
- 30 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian government has pledged to provide HUF 25 billion for the construction of the Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden’s new area, Pannon Park. The park, which is expected to be completed in 2018 or 2019, will be dedicated to presenting the flora and fauna native to the Carpathian Basin in prehistoric times.
First Diesel-Electric Hybrid Buses Hit The Road In Budapest
- 19 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
On Saturday, 17 January, the first brand new Volvo diesel-electric powered hybrid articulated bus to comply with Euro-6 emission standards began serving public transport passengers in the capital. A further 27 hybrid buses will join the fleet of the Centre for Budapest Transport (BKK) soon, which will run on routes 5, 9 and 107. 25 out of the total of 28 buses will run on a daily basis, which ...
Budapest 50th On New Best Cities List
- 28 Aug 2014 7:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest ranked middle-of-the-field this year on a list of most liveable cities published by the Economist Intelligence Unit. Budapest received an overall score of 88.9 out of a maximum of 100. It scored 100 for the quality of education, 90 for culture and environment, 91.7 for health care services and 83.9 for infrastructure.
Hungarian Govt Makes HUF 150 Billion Available For New Buses
- 28 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government is unlocking 150 billion forints for the procurement of 400-500 buses in the next few years, a government official said on Wednesday. Pal Volner, state secretary at the national development ministry, told a conference that the emphasis of vehicle renewal would be placed on public transport by road since the rail network only reached 26 percent of the country’s cities and towns.
Govt Makes Huf 150 Bn Available For New Buses For Budapest
- 23 Apr 2014 4:00 AM
- getting around
The government is unlocking 150 billion forints (EUR 489m) for the procurement of 400-500 buses in the next few years, a government official said on Wednesday. Pál Völner, state secretary at the development ministry, told a conference that the emphasis of vehicle renewal would be placed on public transport by road since the rail network only reached 26% of the country’s cities and towns.
Inauguration Of The Renewed Cultural Centre And Park At Erzsébet Tér, Budapest
- 2 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
The inauguration of the renewed cultural centre and park at Erzsébet tér took place at the end of March. A cultural centre has been established, which meets European standards as well, said Mayor István Tarlós during the inauguration ceremony.