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Road Toll System Remains Under Fire Despite Ongoing Changes
- 29 Jan 2015 12:35 AM
- getting around
From February on, the new county e-stickers will be valid until the first exit in the neighbouring county, saving drivers from having to pay the toll for both counties, state secretary János Fónagy announced. He also spoke about other changes as the government searching for ways to fine-tune the new county-based road toll system, introduced at the start of this year.
Hungarian Opposition Slams Govt On Road Toll Alterations
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties savaged the government for changes it announced to the new motorway toll system, saying the scheme should be scrapped altogether. County e-stickers introduced at the start of this year will be valid until the first exit in the neighbouring county, saving drivers from having to pay the toll for both counties.
Xploring Budapest: Cave Church
- 11 Jul 2014 12:40 PM
- getting around
Located on Gellert Hill overlooking Liberty Bridge, the Cave Church is a unique grotto chapel cared for by the Hungarian Paulite order of monks. Closed during the Communist period, it has since been reopened and offers a peaceful respite from the noise of the city. This cave was originally home to Saint Istvan, a hermit monk who cured the sick with thermal waters that sprung in front of the cave.
Female Directors At Titanic Film Festival In Budapest
- 8 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
One of the specialities of this year’s Titanic International Film Festival – running between 4-12th April – is that it offers the work of 14 female directors. The jury will also have a female member, Santa Lingeviciute, the Art Director of the Vilnius Film Festival.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Due To Refurbishment Works, Tram Line 61 In Budapest Runs On A Shortened Route
- 2 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Tram line 61 runs on a shortened route between Móricz Zsigmond körtér and Zuhatag sor from 28 September 2013 (Saturday) to 31 October 2013 (Thursday) due to the entire renovation of the bridge’s retaining walls situated at Zsemlye utca-Nagyhíd stop as well as the refurbishment of the 700 metre-long tracks between Vadaskerti út and Nyéki út in Völgy utca which are currently in an extremely bad ...
'We Love Free Budapest' - How To Enjoy Hungarian Capital For (Nearly) Nothing?
- 26 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
With temperatures in Budapest about to peak, now’s the time to enjoy the natural splendour of the city. But what if you’re a bit short on cash? No worries. Be it picnics in city parks, panoramic views, relaxing bike rides or market stalls with free nibbles, Wizz Air’s Facebook friends and Budapest’s residents show us all the best things in the city are free.
Hungarian Students Turn On PM In Second Wave Of Protests
- 14 Dec 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of university students blocked Budapest’s Elizabeth Bridge in a spontaneous demonstration on Wednesday as they protested against government cuts in funding for post-secondary education. It was part of a wave of protests that began on Monday and continued across the country on Wednesday.
Invitation: GrandMaster Flash, Symbol Budapest, 13 October
- 11 Oct 2012 12:45 PM
- entertainment
"Grandmaster Flash will be showcasing his new album The Bridge: The Concept Of A Culture. There are lots of stories about the birth of jazz and the beginning of rock n’ roll, but hip-hop has founding fathers: one of them is DJ Grandmaster Flash. In the early 70’s Joseph Saddler was living in the South Bronx and studying electrical engineering. However, Saddler, a native of the Bronx, had a much ...
Road Toll System Remains Under Fire Despite Ongoing Changes
- 29 Jan 2015 12:35 AM
- getting around
From February on, the new county e-stickers will be valid until the first exit in the neighbouring county, saving drivers from having to pay the toll for both counties, state secretary János Fónagy announced. He also spoke about other changes as the government searching for ways to fine-tune the new county-based road toll system, introduced at the start of this year.
Hungarian Opposition Slams Govt On Road Toll Alterations
- 23 Jan 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Opposition parties savaged the government for changes it announced to the new motorway toll system, saying the scheme should be scrapped altogether. County e-stickers introduced at the start of this year will be valid until the first exit in the neighbouring county, saving drivers from having to pay the toll for both counties.
Xploring Budapest: Cave Church
- 11 Jul 2014 12:40 PM
- getting around
Located on Gellert Hill overlooking Liberty Bridge, the Cave Church is a unique grotto chapel cared for by the Hungarian Paulite order of monks. Closed during the Communist period, it has since been reopened and offers a peaceful respite from the noise of the city. This cave was originally home to Saint Istvan, a hermit monk who cured the sick with thermal waters that sprung in front of the cave.
Female Directors At Titanic Film Festival In Budapest
- 8 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
One of the specialities of this year’s Titanic International Film Festival – running between 4-12th April – is that it offers the work of 14 female directors. The jury will also have a female member, Santa Lingeviciute, the Art Director of the Vilnius Film Festival.
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
Due To Refurbishment Works, Tram Line 61 In Budapest Runs On A Shortened Route
- 2 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Tram line 61 runs on a shortened route between Móricz Zsigmond körtér and Zuhatag sor from 28 September 2013 (Saturday) to 31 October 2013 (Thursday) due to the entire renovation of the bridge’s retaining walls situated at Zsemlye utca-Nagyhíd stop as well as the refurbishment of the 700 metre-long tracks between Vadaskerti út and Nyéki út in Völgy utca which are currently in an extremely bad ...
'We Love Free Budapest' - How To Enjoy Hungarian Capital For (Nearly) Nothing?
- 26 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
With temperatures in Budapest about to peak, now’s the time to enjoy the natural splendour of the city. But what if you’re a bit short on cash? No worries. Be it picnics in city parks, panoramic views, relaxing bike rides or market stalls with free nibbles, Wizz Air’s Facebook friends and Budapest’s residents show us all the best things in the city are free.
Hungarian Students Turn On PM In Second Wave Of Protests
- 14 Dec 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Thousands of university students blocked Budapest’s Elizabeth Bridge in a spontaneous demonstration on Wednesday as they protested against government cuts in funding for post-secondary education. It was part of a wave of protests that began on Monday and continued across the country on Wednesday.
Invitation: GrandMaster Flash, Symbol Budapest, 13 October
- 11 Oct 2012 12:45 PM
- entertainment
"Grandmaster Flash will be showcasing his new album The Bridge: The Concept Of A Culture. There are lots of stories about the birth of jazz and the beginning of rock n’ roll, but hip-hop has founding fathers: one of them is DJ Grandmaster Flash. In the early 70’s Joseph Saddler was living in the South Bronx and studying electrical engineering. However, Saddler, a native of the Bronx, had a much ...