85 result(s) for congestion
Greenpeace: Public Transport Good, Air Bad
- 28 May 2018 9:54 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- getting around
Greenpeace released its ranking of European cities in sustainable transport. In Budapest, public transport is good, but the air quality is worse than the EU average.
Hungary, Austria Committed To Paris Climate Accord
- 14 Jun 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and Austria are both committed to complying with the Paris Climate Agreement and to drafting the rules for its implementation as quickly as possible, President János Ader said after talks with his Austrian counterpart Alexander Van der Bellen in Budapest.
'Ultrabalaton Race', Balatonvilágos, 19 - 21 May
- 12 May 2017 7:04 AM
- sport
Aim of the race: To run or cycle around our beloved Lake Balaton, the biggest lake of Central Europe and to explore ourselves, our team mates and the beautiful rural scenery along the route.
Escape From Budapest To Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Bangkok
- 1 Mar 2017 1:00 AM
- travel
Think Bangkok's just a concrete jungle? Choose this river-side resort and you’ll think again. Sheraton has made it their mission to empower guests to experience more in countless countries around the world. In Bangkok, the Royal Orchid Sheraton's location by the majestic Chao Phraya River really does offer guests an extra special stay in Thailand's capital.
Europe’s Biggest Case Of Corruption Took Place In Budapest, Says Government Spokesman
- 19 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Budapest city mayor Gábor Demszky has called for full disclosure following last week’s announcement by Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár that the European anti-corruption office (OLAF) was calling for the return of HUF 76.6 billion (USD 264 million) in EU funds used in the construction of the M4 subway line.
Contract For Metro Bus Replacement Tipped For Late Sept, Early Oct
- 26 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The municipal council of Budapest is expected to sign a contract in late September or early October on leasing buses for replacement services for metro line 3 while it is being renovated. The related proposal was submitted by two deputy mayors and the Budapest assembly will debate it next Wednesday. The Budapest transport authority (BKK) invited public bids for the project on July 12.
Budapest Mayor Tarlós Outlines Congestion Zone
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest mayor István Tarlós on Friday presented detailed plans of the congestion fee system for the city at his final weekly press conference before the summer break. Car drivers will have to pay Ft 700 to enter the central zone, or can buy a yearly pass for Ft 5,000 per year.
Report: Charge To Drive In Budapest May Await Elections
- 24 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Though officials have been discussing congestion charges downtown Budapest for a few years, the Hungarian government is not expected to introduce such measure before the 2018 elections, as it could hurt the popularity of governing party Fidesz, Hungarian online daily origo.hu reported today citing unnamed sources.
Budapest Local Govt Plans To Renovate Chain Bridge
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest mayor István Tarlós has announced plans to renovate the city’s iconic Chain Bridge and remodel Blaha Lujza Square in central Budapest. Speaking at an AmCham event, Tarlós said the Buda Castle tunnel was also a contender for renovation and plans are to revamp the Cog-Wheel railway, extending it to Széll Kálmán Square in one direction and all the way to Normafa Hill in the other.
Greenpeace: Public Transport Good, Air Bad
- 28 May 2018 9:54 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- getting around
Greenpeace released its ranking of European cities in sustainable transport. In Budapest, public transport is good, but the air quality is worse than the EU average.
Hungary, Austria Committed To Paris Climate Accord
- 14 Jun 2017 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary and Austria are both committed to complying with the Paris Climate Agreement and to drafting the rules for its implementation as quickly as possible, President János Ader said after talks with his Austrian counterpart Alexander Van der Bellen in Budapest.
'Ultrabalaton Race', Balatonvilágos, 19 - 21 May
- 12 May 2017 7:04 AM
- sport
Aim of the race: To run or cycle around our beloved Lake Balaton, the biggest lake of Central Europe and to explore ourselves, our team mates and the beautiful rural scenery along the route.
Escape From Budapest To Royal Orchid Sheraton Hotel & Towers Bangkok
- 1 Mar 2017 1:00 AM
- travel
Think Bangkok's just a concrete jungle? Choose this river-side resort and you’ll think again. Sheraton has made it their mission to empower guests to experience more in countless countries around the world. In Bangkok, the Royal Orchid Sheraton's location by the majestic Chao Phraya River really does offer guests an extra special stay in Thailand's capital.
Europe’s Biggest Case Of Corruption Took Place In Budapest, Says Government Spokesman
- 19 Jan 2017 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Former Budapest city mayor Gábor Demszky has called for full disclosure following last week’s announcement by Minister Overseeing the Office of the Prime Minister János Lázár that the European anti-corruption office (OLAF) was calling for the return of HUF 76.6 billion (USD 264 million) in EU funds used in the construction of the M4 subway line.
Contract For Metro Bus Replacement Tipped For Late Sept, Early Oct
- 26 Aug 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
The municipal council of Budapest is expected to sign a contract in late September or early October on leasing buses for replacement services for metro line 3 while it is being renovated. The related proposal was submitted by two deputy mayors and the Budapest assembly will debate it next Wednesday. The Budapest transport authority (BKK) invited public bids for the project on July 12.
Budapest Mayor Tarlós Outlines Congestion Zone
- 11 Jul 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest mayor István Tarlós on Friday presented detailed plans of the congestion fee system for the city at his final weekly press conference before the summer break. Car drivers will have to pay Ft 700 to enter the central zone, or can buy a yearly pass for Ft 5,000 per year.
Report: Charge To Drive In Budapest May Await Elections
- 24 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Though officials have been discussing congestion charges downtown Budapest for a few years, the Hungarian government is not expected to introduce such measure before the 2018 elections, as it could hurt the popularity of governing party Fidesz, Hungarian online daily origo.hu reported today citing unnamed sources.
Budapest Local Govt Plans To Renovate Chain Bridge
- 20 May 2016 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest mayor István Tarlós has announced plans to renovate the city’s iconic Chain Bridge and remodel Blaha Lujza Square in central Budapest. Speaking at an AmCham event, Tarlós said the Buda Castle tunnel was also a contender for renovation and plans are to revamp the Cog-Wheel railway, extending it to Széll Kálmán Square in one direction and all the way to Normafa Hill in the other.