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US, Canadian Ambassadors Open Ibero-American Week In Pécs
- 13 May 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
US Ambassador Colleen Bell and Canadian Ambassador Lisa Helfand opened the 17th Ibero-American Week scientific and cultural programme in Pécs. Researchers and scholarship fellows pursuing American studies serve as an important “bridge” in US-Hungary relations, Bell said in her address at the opening.
'Europe Day', Margaret Island, 8 May
- 5 May 2016 12:40 PM
- entertainment
This free of charge programme in the green center of Budapest runs throughout Sunday. Organisers promise that everyone from the youngest to the oldest is guaranteed to find something to their liking during this event which links 12 EU funded projects in Budapest.
Video: May Day 'Great Race' In Budapest
- 5 May 2016 12:35 PM
- entertainment
Tens of thousands of people lined the Budapest banks of the Danube to watch the car, motor sport and air show called Nagy Futam (Great Race) in downtown Budapest last Sunday. As part of the show, three planes twice flew under the Chain Bridge simultaneously. The stunt was spectacular but nearly ended badly, because on both occasions one of the planes flew too low and bounced off the Danube.
Cabinet Submits Anti-Uber Bill
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet submitted a bill to Parliament yesterday that in effect outlaws Uber and drivers who work for the company. The bill would make it possible to deprive drivers of their licence for six months if they are caught transporting passengers illegally for a second time and their vehicles could be withdrawn from traffic for up to three years.
Hungarian Taxis Plan Another Demo For Today
- 3 May 2016 3:00 AM
- getting around
Hungarian taxi drivers are planning another demonstration in Budapest today against ride-sharing services in the capital, which drivers claim operate unlawfully, according to reports. The demo is being staged despite government plans, announced earlier, to ban ride-sharing apps.
Race Car Show – The Big Drift Race, Formula 1 & WTCC Touring Cars, 1 May 2016
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Drift cars in the heart of Budapest? Yes, this is the Great Run Budapest, which apart from being a fantastic and spectacular event for the spectators, has the explicit aim of bringing the motorsport including drifting closer to the people. Great Race airshow and car race show will be organised fourth time in Budapest. This event has become a tradition in the Hungarian capital, allowing fans as ...
Iain Lindsay OBE, Former British Ambassador to Hungary
- 29 Apr 2016 12:00 AM
Mr Iain Lindsay OBE was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary from 30 March 2016. He previously held the position of Her Majesty’s Ambassador in Manama from 2011 to 2015.
Budapest Taxis To Block Roads In New Protest
- 26 Apr 2016 10:00 AM
- getting around
The Lánchíd bridge was blocked by demonstrating taxis this morning. Approximately 1,000 Hungarian taxis are expected to close the main roads of Budapest today in a demonstration against ride-sharing services, which they claim still operate unlawfully in the capital because of lack of effective government action, according to reports.
Budapest Cyclists Pedal For Better Roads On 23 April
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian "I Bike Budapest" pro-cycling movement started its awareness-raising ride on Saturday afternoon. The parade started at 3pm from Fővám Square, by the Danube on the city’s eastern side, and made a big circle round the city following a route by the embankment, touching Heroes’ square in the north-east and back to the city centre before crossing over a bridge to the western side and ...
US, Canadian Ambassadors Open Ibero-American Week In Pécs
- 13 May 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
US Ambassador Colleen Bell and Canadian Ambassador Lisa Helfand opened the 17th Ibero-American Week scientific and cultural programme in Pécs. Researchers and scholarship fellows pursuing American studies serve as an important “bridge” in US-Hungary relations, Bell said in her address at the opening.
'Europe Day', Margaret Island, 8 May
- 5 May 2016 12:40 PM
- entertainment
This free of charge programme in the green center of Budapest runs throughout Sunday. Organisers promise that everyone from the youngest to the oldest is guaranteed to find something to their liking during this event which links 12 EU funded projects in Budapest.
Video: May Day 'Great Race' In Budapest
- 5 May 2016 12:35 PM
- entertainment
Tens of thousands of people lined the Budapest banks of the Danube to watch the car, motor sport and air show called Nagy Futam (Great Race) in downtown Budapest last Sunday. As part of the show, three planes twice flew under the Chain Bridge simultaneously. The stunt was spectacular but nearly ended badly, because on both occasions one of the planes flew too low and bounced off the Danube.
Cabinet Submits Anti-Uber Bill
- 5 May 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The cabinet submitted a bill to Parliament yesterday that in effect outlaws Uber and drivers who work for the company. The bill would make it possible to deprive drivers of their licence for six months if they are caught transporting passengers illegally for a second time and their vehicles could be withdrawn from traffic for up to three years.
Hungarian Taxis Plan Another Demo For Today
- 3 May 2016 3:00 AM
- getting around
Hungarian taxi drivers are planning another demonstration in Budapest today against ride-sharing services in the capital, which drivers claim operate unlawfully, according to reports. The demo is being staged despite government plans, announced earlier, to ban ride-sharing apps.
Race Car Show – The Big Drift Race, Formula 1 & WTCC Touring Cars, 1 May 2016
- 29 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Drift cars in the heart of Budapest? Yes, this is the Great Run Budapest, which apart from being a fantastic and spectacular event for the spectators, has the explicit aim of bringing the motorsport including drifting closer to the people. Great Race airshow and car race show will be organised fourth time in Budapest. This event has become a tradition in the Hungarian capital, allowing fans as ...
Iain Lindsay OBE, Former British Ambassador to Hungary
- 29 Apr 2016 12:00 AM
Mr Iain Lindsay OBE was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary from 30 March 2016. He previously held the position of Her Majesty’s Ambassador in Manama from 2011 to 2015.
Budapest Taxis To Block Roads In New Protest
- 26 Apr 2016 10:00 AM
- getting around
The Lánchíd bridge was blocked by demonstrating taxis this morning. Approximately 1,000 Hungarian taxis are expected to close the main roads of Budapest today in a demonstration against ride-sharing services, which they claim still operate unlawfully in the capital because of lack of effective government action, according to reports.
Budapest Cyclists Pedal For Better Roads On 23 April
- 25 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Hungarian "I Bike Budapest" pro-cycling movement started its awareness-raising ride on Saturday afternoon. The parade started at 3pm from Fővám Square, by the Danube on the city’s eastern side, and made a big circle round the city following a route by the embankment, touching Heroes’ square in the north-east and back to the city centre before crossing over a bridge to the western side and ...