249 result(s) for bkv
State Taking Over Agglomeration Transport From Budapest
- 15 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The state will take over transport services in the agglomeration of Budapest from the municipality and is ready to also take over the suburban HÉV railway, the government office chief, János Lázár told a weekly government press briefing. The government accepts Budapest Mayor István Tarlós’s view that Budapest should only finance services that it is legally obliged to.
Mayor: Budapest Agglomeration Public Transport Funded Until Feb 17
- 11 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
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Public transport services to the agglomeration of Budapest will operate until February 17, when the city’s new municipal budget is scheduled for approval, Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós, said. In talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in December last year it was agreed that Budapest has no obligation to finance transport in the agglomeration area, Tarlós told a press conference.
Agglomeration Services Remain Budapest Transport Centre’s Duty Until 2022
- 28 Dec 2015 9:00 AM
- property
The municipality of Budapest is not obliged to provide agglomeration transport services but it is the Budapest transport centre BKK’s duty to organise it until 2022, daily Magyar Idők said on Thursday citing the economy ministry. The financing of Budapest transport company BKV services beyond the city limits will be negotiated between the municipalities of Budapest and Pest County, with the ...
Hungarian State To Grant HUF 10 Million Aid To Couples Agreeing To Have Three Children
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The State will grant HUF 10 million non-repayable aid for the purchase of new homes to young couples who agree to have three children within ten years, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office announced at the press conference Governmentinfo 35 which he held jointly with Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács.
Wishing Xpats A Wonderful Xmas*
- 17 Dec 2015 11:00 AM
- community & culture
The team at XpatLoop.com wish you and yours a Merry Xmas*. We hope you’ve enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year, and we’re grateful to every reader and partner for all the positive support. Here's wishing you a joyful + prosperous 2016.
Govt To Finance Electric Buses For Budapest
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The economy minister signed a financing agreement with Budapest’s public transport company BKV, under which 20 Hungarian-made electric midibuses and the necessary charger technology will be purchased. Addressing the ceremony, Mihály Varga hailed the beginning of a “new era” in the city’s transport, benefiting “the people of Budapest, Hungarian industry and busmaking”.
Budapest To Spend ‘Necessary Amount’ Of A Rising Revenue Share On Public Transport
- 15 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The share of the Budapest municipality in revenues will increase at the expense of the capital’s 23 districts but it will have to spend “the necessary amount” rather than a specified ratio of its dues on providing public transport services under a bill of amendment submitted by the government to parliament. The proposal is in the same bill as a proposed cut of the VAT on home construction, which ...
Tarlós: Budapest May Accept Nationalisation Of Transport Company BKV
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
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The city of Budapest is ready to turn cash-strapped transport company BKV over to central government ownership but it will not accede to the nationalisation of the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós said on Friday. Government office chief János Lázár said on Thursday that if there is no change in BKV’s long-term financing, he would support efforts by the Prime ...
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.
State Taking Over Agglomeration Transport From Budapest
- 15 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The state will take over transport services in the agglomeration of Budapest from the municipality and is ready to also take over the suburban HÉV railway, the government office chief, János Lázár told a weekly government press briefing. The government accepts Budapest Mayor István Tarlós’s view that Budapest should only finance services that it is legally obliged to.
Mayor: Budapest Agglomeration Public Transport Funded Until Feb 17
- 11 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Public transport services to the agglomeration of Budapest will operate until February 17, when the city’s new municipal budget is scheduled for approval, Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós, said. In talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in December last year it was agreed that Budapest has no obligation to finance transport in the agglomeration area, Tarlós told a press conference.
Agglomeration Services Remain Budapest Transport Centre’s Duty Until 2022
- 28 Dec 2015 9:00 AM
- property
The municipality of Budapest is not obliged to provide agglomeration transport services but it is the Budapest transport centre BKK’s duty to organise it until 2022, daily Magyar Idők said on Thursday citing the economy ministry. The financing of Budapest transport company BKV services beyond the city limits will be negotiated between the municipalities of Budapest and Pest County, with the ...
Hungarian State To Grant HUF 10 Million Aid To Couples Agreeing To Have Three Children
- 21 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The State will grant HUF 10 million non-repayable aid for the purchase of new homes to young couples who agree to have three children within ten years, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office announced at the press conference Governmentinfo 35 which he held jointly with Government Spokesperson Zoltán Kovács.
Wishing Xpats A Wonderful Xmas*
- 17 Dec 2015 11:00 AM
- community & culture
The team at XpatLoop.com wish you and yours a Merry Xmas*. We hope you’ve enjoyed what’s been in the loop for you this year, and we’re grateful to every reader and partner for all the positive support. Here's wishing you a joyful + prosperous 2016.
Govt To Finance Electric Buses For Budapest
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The economy minister signed a financing agreement with Budapest’s public transport company BKV, under which 20 Hungarian-made electric midibuses and the necessary charger technology will be purchased. Addressing the ceremony, Mihály Varga hailed the beginning of a “new era” in the city’s transport, benefiting “the people of Budapest, Hungarian industry and busmaking”.
Budapest To Spend ‘Necessary Amount’ Of A Rising Revenue Share On Public Transport
- 15 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The share of the Budapest municipality in revenues will increase at the expense of the capital’s 23 districts but it will have to spend “the necessary amount” rather than a specified ratio of its dues on providing public transport services under a bill of amendment submitted by the government to parliament. The proposal is in the same bill as a proposed cut of the VAT on home construction, which ...
Tarlós: Budapest May Accept Nationalisation Of Transport Company BKV
- 7 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The city of Budapest is ready to turn cash-strapped transport company BKV over to central government ownership but it will not accede to the nationalisation of the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK), Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós said on Friday. Government office chief János Lázár said on Thursday that if there is no change in BKV’s long-term financing, he would support efforts by the Prime ...
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.