373 result(s) for city leaders
Hungarian Minister: European Commission’s Proposal: Nothing Short Of Dangerous
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The proposal made by the European Commissioner for migration policy with respect to a completely new settlement programme is „nothing short of dangerous” as regards Hungary because it affects the country’s sovereignty, and the proposals constitute an invitation to millions more, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said at the press conference Governmentinfo 58 which he ...
Xpat Opinion: New Head Of The Socialist Party Elected
- 29 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
After Saturday’s party congress analysts think the Socialists have a long way to go before they can successfully challenge Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz in 2018.
Hungary ‘Should Seek Unesco Opinion’ On Liget Project
- 9 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The capital should seek an expert opinion from UNESCO on the planned Liget Project, a scheme involving the construction of a museum quarter in Budapest’s City Park, the mayor of Budapest’s 14th district said. Gergely Karácsony told a press conference ahead of a meeting of the municipal assembly that the project warrants consultation with UNESCO because the City Park is located in a world heritage ...
Tarlós: City Council To Continue Supporting Festival Orchestra
- 10 May 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Budapest city council will in the future continue to support the Budapest Festival Orchestra to the extent that its budget permits, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. Last month, the Municipal Assembly voted to cut funding for the orchestra by 200 million forints (EUR 940,000) to 60 million.
City Council Cuts Budapest Festival Orchestra Funding By HUF 200 M
- 28 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Budapest general assembly voted to cut funding for the internationally celebrated Budapest Festival Orchestra from last year’s 260 million forints (EUR 840,000) to 60 million forints. Budapest Deputy Mayor Alexandra Szalay- Bobrovniczky said in the debate on the orchestra’s funding that it receives a significant amount of state support alongside the money it gets from the city.
Hungaroring Celebrates Its 30th Birthday
- 19 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The fact that the Formula 1 race was being organised for the fourth time already in 1989, the year of the political turn, clearly tells what a remarkable pole-position Hungary used to hold among the countries of the former Eastern bloc. The Hungaroring is celebrating its 30th birthday this year and it’s as popular as always, with excellent prospects.
'Get Closer' Budapest Jazz Fest, MoMKult, 22 - 24 April 2016
- 11 Apr 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
In the recent decades, Budapest has become an important point on the music map of Europe. There are numerous festivals and concert series which run every year in the capital, giving high-quality cultural experiences for Hungarians and foreign visitors too.
Xpat Opinion: Pundits Strike Back After Schulz Attacks Hungarian Referendum
- 29 Mar 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators ridicule European Parliament President Martin Schulz for denouncing the planned Hungarian referendum on migrant quotas, and attack the Mayor of Szeged, whom he praised.
EU Insisting On Congestion Fee In Budapest
- 10 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The EU regional and urban policy directorate official responsible for Hungary made it courteously but firmly clear on Wednesday that the EU expects city leaders to introduce a congestion fee in Budapest, as agreed in contracts for the financing of the fourth metro line.
Hungarian Minister: European Commission’s Proposal: Nothing Short Of Dangerous
- 20 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The proposal made by the European Commissioner for migration policy with respect to a completely new settlement programme is „nothing short of dangerous” as regards Hungary because it affects the country’s sovereignty, and the proposals constitute an invitation to millions more, János Lázár, the Minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office said at the press conference Governmentinfo 58 which he ...
Xpat Opinion: New Head Of The Socialist Party Elected
- 29 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
After Saturday’s party congress analysts think the Socialists have a long way to go before they can successfully challenge Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz in 2018.
Hungary ‘Should Seek Unesco Opinion’ On Liget Project
- 9 Jun 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The capital should seek an expert opinion from UNESCO on the planned Liget Project, a scheme involving the construction of a museum quarter in Budapest’s City Park, the mayor of Budapest’s 14th district said. Gergely Karácsony told a press conference ahead of a meeting of the municipal assembly that the project warrants consultation with UNESCO because the City Park is located in a world heritage ...
Tarlós: City Council To Continue Supporting Festival Orchestra
- 10 May 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Budapest city council will in the future continue to support the Budapest Festival Orchestra to the extent that its budget permits, Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said. Last month, the Municipal Assembly voted to cut funding for the orchestra by 200 million forints (EUR 940,000) to 60 million.
City Council Cuts Budapest Festival Orchestra Funding By HUF 200 M
- 28 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Budapest general assembly voted to cut funding for the internationally celebrated Budapest Festival Orchestra from last year’s 260 million forints (EUR 840,000) to 60 million forints. Budapest Deputy Mayor Alexandra Szalay- Bobrovniczky said in the debate on the orchestra’s funding that it receives a significant amount of state support alongside the money it gets from the city.
Hungaroring Celebrates Its 30th Birthday
- 19 Apr 2016 9:00 AM
- sport
The fact that the Formula 1 race was being organised for the fourth time already in 1989, the year of the political turn, clearly tells what a remarkable pole-position Hungary used to hold among the countries of the former Eastern bloc. The Hungaroring is celebrating its 30th birthday this year and it’s as popular as always, with excellent prospects.
'Get Closer' Budapest Jazz Fest, MoMKult, 22 - 24 April 2016
- 11 Apr 2016 9:04 AM
- entertainment
In the recent decades, Budapest has become an important point on the music map of Europe. There are numerous festivals and concert series which run every year in the capital, giving high-quality cultural experiences for Hungarians and foreign visitors too.
Xpat Opinion: Pundits Strike Back After Schulz Attacks Hungarian Referendum
- 29 Mar 2016 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Right-wing commentators ridicule European Parliament President Martin Schulz for denouncing the planned Hungarian referendum on migrant quotas, and attack the Mayor of Szeged, whom he praised.
EU Insisting On Congestion Fee In Budapest
- 10 Mar 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The EU regional and urban policy directorate official responsible for Hungary made it courteously but firmly clear on Wednesday that the EU expects city leaders to introduce a congestion fee in Budapest, as agreed in contracts for the financing of the fourth metro line.