1,310 result(s) for budapest council
Hungary Is Prepared To Take On The Rotating EU Presidency Instead Of The British
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“Hungary has indicated to the EU institutions that is it prepared to take on the rotating Presidency of the European Union from the second half of 2017, which was to have been originally assumed by Great Britain”, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade announced at a press conference in Budapest on Tuesday.
Xpat Opinion: All Over For Uber In Hungary
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Just like most public issues in Hungary, Uber’s pull-out divides commentators along political lines, with those on the left-liberal side accusing the government of protecting corrupt interests, while pro-government authors claiming that Uber does not excel at paying taxes.
Budapest Mayor Expects EU Support For Metro Renovation
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Budapest expects European Union support to cover no less than 60% of the cost of renovating the capital’s third metro line M3, the city’s mayor said. Talks have taken place between the European Commission and the European Investment Bank on financing the rest of the project’s cost, István Tarlós said.
Hungarian Foreign Ministry Subsidises Orchestra
- 12 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Foreign Ministry will make up a Ft 60 million shortfall in the budget of the Budapest Festival Orchestra, after Russia notified Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó that it would welcome the orchestra.
Global Education Conference Starts In Budapest
- 11 Jul 2016 10:00 AM
- community & culture
Over 200 professionals are attending the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) conference, which started on Monday in Budapest to discuss challenges in education. Miklós Réthelyi, chairman of the Hungarian National Committee of UNESCO, said in his opening speech that education holds a significant responsibility for citizens around the world, since it has an impact on families, local ...
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.
Police Clash With Waves Of Protesters In City Park
- 7 Jul 2016 11:35 AM
- current affairs
A series of protests and clashes with police culminated with a gathering of 2,000 people who rallied Wednesday evening to protest against the construction of a Museum Quarter in Budapest’s City Park. Police cut the chains of protesters who had chained themselves to buildings and trees. Police also found evidence of marijuana use and launched criminal proceedings.
Govt To Provide Funds To Budapest Transport Bus Lease
- 4 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government will provide funding to cover any extra cost the city of Budapest may face when leasing buses for its public transport system while the city’s M3 metro line is being refurbished, under a government decree published in the official Hungarian Gazette.
Tarlós: Budapest To Buy M3 Replacement Buses If No Govt Decision Made By Deadline
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The capital will use its own funds to buy replacement buses for the M3 metro line while it is being revamped, if the government does not give guarantees that it will cover the extra cost of contracting bus services instead of buying buses, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said.
Hungary Is Prepared To Take On The Rotating EU Presidency Instead Of The British
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
“Hungary has indicated to the EU institutions that is it prepared to take on the rotating Presidency of the European Union from the second half of 2017, which was to have been originally assumed by Great Britain”, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade announced at a press conference in Budapest on Tuesday.
Xpat Opinion: All Over For Uber In Hungary
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Just like most public issues in Hungary, Uber’s pull-out divides commentators along political lines, with those on the left-liberal side accusing the government of protecting corrupt interests, while pro-government authors claiming that Uber does not excel at paying taxes.
Budapest Mayor Expects EU Support For Metro Renovation
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
Budapest expects European Union support to cover no less than 60% of the cost of renovating the capital’s third metro line M3, the city’s mayor said. Talks have taken place between the European Commission and the European Investment Bank on financing the rest of the project’s cost, István Tarlós said.
Hungarian Foreign Ministry Subsidises Orchestra
- 12 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Foreign Ministry will make up a Ft 60 million shortfall in the budget of the Budapest Festival Orchestra, after Russia notified Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó that it would welcome the orchestra.
Global Education Conference Starts In Budapest
- 11 Jul 2016 10:00 AM
- community & culture
Over 200 professionals are attending the World Council for Curriculum and Instruction (WCCI) conference, which started on Monday in Budapest to discuss challenges in education. Miklós Réthelyi, chairman of the Hungarian National Committee of UNESCO, said in his opening speech that education holds a significant responsibility for citizens around the world, since it has an impact on families, local ...
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.
Police Clash With Waves Of Protesters In City Park
- 7 Jul 2016 11:35 AM
- current affairs
A series of protests and clashes with police culminated with a gathering of 2,000 people who rallied Wednesday evening to protest against the construction of a Museum Quarter in Budapest’s City Park. Police cut the chains of protesters who had chained themselves to buildings and trees. Police also found evidence of marijuana use and launched criminal proceedings.
Govt To Provide Funds To Budapest Transport Bus Lease
- 4 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government will provide funding to cover any extra cost the city of Budapest may face when leasing buses for its public transport system while the city’s M3 metro line is being refurbished, under a government decree published in the official Hungarian Gazette.
Tarlós: Budapest To Buy M3 Replacement Buses If No Govt Decision Made By Deadline
- 30 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The capital will use its own funds to buy replacement buses for the M3 metro line while it is being revamped, if the government does not give guarantees that it will cover the extra cost of contracting bus services instead of buying buses, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said.