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Budapest City Park Lake Poisoned
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The lake in Budapest’s City Park has been polluted with a toxic substance, possibly asbestos, according to reports. The anti-catastrophe authority sampled the water after two ducks died in the lake.
Xpat Opinion: A Pantheon “In The Heart Of The Nation” In The Spirit Of Imre Makovecz
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Although Imre Makovecz, the favorite architect of Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian political right in general, died in 2011, his name still appears in the Hungarian media. The last time was only a few days ago, when it was discovered that the readers of an English-language internet site, Daily Dot, considered Makovecz’s Catholic church in Paks the most “evil-looking church” anywhere.
Gov’t Invites Ideas For Gellért Hill
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government has announced a call for ideas for developing Budapest’s Gellért Hill, with a budget of Ft 40 million. The aim of the contest is to come up with ideas for revitalising the hill, its buildings, parks and artistic heritage. The Prime Minister’s Office also welcomes suggestions for the use of the Citadella fortress building on top of the hill.
Construction Sector Output Continues To Fall In May
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Hungary’s construction sector output decreased by an annual 26.6% in May, falling sharply for the fifth month in a row, data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) on Friday showed. The pace of the output decline slowed somewhat from 29.8% in April and 33.9% in March, but the construction sector is still going through its toughest period since 2012.
Dismantling Of Park Buildings Starts In Budapest
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Dismantling of the former Hungexpo buildings in City Park began on Tuesday, as civilian activists who were resisting large-scale changes planned for the park were forcibly removed from the site with police assistance last week. They had been camping in the park for three months without a permit.
Court Rejects Registration Of Company Established To Take Over Zsolnay Operation
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
A court in Kaposvár has rejected the registration of a company called Ledina Kerámia established by the local council of Pécs, in southern Hungary, to take over the operation of renowned porcelain maker Zsolnay if it goes under liquidation, a spokesperson for the court told MTI.
Govt Approves Budapest Developments
- 8 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has made several decisions concerning development projects in Budapest, government office chief János Lázár told his regular weekly press conference. It has approved a plan to renovate the National Széchenyi Library’s main building in the Buda Castle.
Protesters To Get A Fair Hearing On City Park Project, Says Govt Commissioner
- 8 Jul 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The company responsible for building developments in Budapest’s City Park, Városliget Zrt, has organised a forum to hear opinions on the Liget project under way, the ministerial commissioner for the project said. László Baán told a press conference that the opportunity to voice an opinion had been available for five years.
Parl CTTEE Addresses Liget Project With Opposition Lawmakers
- 8 Jul 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s sustainable development committee held a hearing on the Liget project, called together by the committee’s head Benedek Sallai R., who is a delegate of the opposition LMP party. The committee was not in quorum as governing-party members stayed away.
Budapest City Park Lake Poisoned
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The lake in Budapest’s City Park has been polluted with a toxic substance, possibly asbestos, according to reports. The anti-catastrophe authority sampled the water after two ducks died in the lake.
Xpat Opinion: A Pantheon “In The Heart Of The Nation” In The Spirit Of Imre Makovecz
- 19 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Although Imre Makovecz, the favorite architect of Viktor Orbán and the Hungarian political right in general, died in 2011, his name still appears in the Hungarian media. The last time was only a few days ago, when it was discovered that the readers of an English-language internet site, Daily Dot, considered Makovecz’s Catholic church in Paks the most “evil-looking church” anywhere.
Gov’t Invites Ideas For Gellért Hill
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government has announced a call for ideas for developing Budapest’s Gellért Hill, with a budget of Ft 40 million. The aim of the contest is to come up with ideas for revitalising the hill, its buildings, parks and artistic heritage. The Prime Minister’s Office also welcomes suggestions for the use of the Citadella fortress building on top of the hill.
Construction Sector Output Continues To Fall In May
- 18 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- property
Hungary’s construction sector output decreased by an annual 26.6% in May, falling sharply for the fifth month in a row, data released by the Central Statistical Office (KSH) on Friday showed. The pace of the output decline slowed somewhat from 29.8% in April and 33.9% in March, but the construction sector is still going through its toughest period since 2012.
Dismantling Of Park Buildings Starts In Budapest
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Dismantling of the former Hungexpo buildings in City Park began on Tuesday, as civilian activists who were resisting large-scale changes planned for the park were forcibly removed from the site with police assistance last week. They had been camping in the park for three months without a permit.
Court Rejects Registration Of Company Established To Take Over Zsolnay Operation
- 13 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- business
A court in Kaposvár has rejected the registration of a company called Ledina Kerámia established by the local council of Pécs, in southern Hungary, to take over the operation of renowned porcelain maker Zsolnay if it goes under liquidation, a spokesperson for the court told MTI.
Govt Approves Budapest Developments
- 8 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has made several decisions concerning development projects in Budapest, government office chief János Lázár told his regular weekly press conference. It has approved a plan to renovate the National Széchenyi Library’s main building in the Buda Castle.
Protesters To Get A Fair Hearing On City Park Project, Says Govt Commissioner
- 8 Jul 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
The company responsible for building developments in Budapest’s City Park, Városliget Zrt, has organised a forum to hear opinions on the Liget project under way, the ministerial commissioner for the project said. László Baán told a press conference that the opportunity to voice an opinion had been available for five years.
Parl CTTEE Addresses Liget Project With Opposition Lawmakers
- 8 Jul 2016 2:00 AM
- current affairs
Parliament’s sustainable development committee held a hearing on the Liget project, called together by the committee’s head Benedek Sallai R., who is a delegate of the opposition LMP party. The committee was not in quorum as governing-party members stayed away.