7 result(s) for cultural impact in Getting around
Two Hungarian Villages Named Among World’s Best Rural Tourism Destinations
- 30 Oct 2025 6:07 AM
- getting around
Rural Hungary has once again drawn international recognition — this time from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), which each year selects the world’s best rural destinations.
Car-Free Area: Budapest’s Scenic Embankment Opens to Pedestrians Every Day in Summer
- 23 Jun 2025 10:20 AM
- getting around
The Pest Lower Embankment will be open to pedestrians on weekdays too for nearly two months. From June 21 (Saturday) until August 15 (Friday), people looking to move and relax can enjoy the car-free Jane Haining Embankment between Eötvös Square and the slip road near Irányi Street, close to Erzsébet Bridge.
UNESCO Asks Hungary To Halt Liget Budapest Project
- 25 Jun 2019 7:45 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- getting around
The World Heritage Center of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has requested that Hungary halt the giant Liget Budapest development project in a report, according to news site hvg.hu.
Orbán, Erdogan Inaugurate Renovated Turkish Tomb In Budapest
- 10 Oct 2018 7:01 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated the renovated 16th century tomb of Gül Baba, a dervish, a poet and soldier sent to Buda in 1541 by Sultan Suleiman.
Tree Planting In Budapest In Honor Of Earth Day
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, Ambassador Bell, Fifth District Mayor Péter Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Dr. Liviu Matei planted a Magnolia tree in Szabadság tér.
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Danube River To Be Severely Impacted By Plans To Increase Navigation
- 17 Dec 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
"European Commission will publish plans to increase navigation on the Danube River, as part of their EU Strategy for the Danube Region. However this decision could result in significant negative impacts on the river’s unique environment without bringing the expected economic benefit to the region, WWF warns.
Liberty Bridge Brings International Award To Budapest
- 15 Dec 2010 8:00 AM
- getting around
"Budapest citizens have a new reason to be proud, this iconic bridge as helped win a major prize for the Hungarian capital. On receiving the award, Mayor of District XVIII Budapest and the person in charge of Budapest cityscape and urban development said, “We are proud of this project not only because it provides the city with an additional jewel, but also because it is a true 21st century ...
Two Hungarian Villages Named Among World’s Best Rural Tourism Destinations
- 30 Oct 2025 6:07 AM
- getting around
Rural Hungary has once again drawn international recognition — this time from the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), which each year selects the world’s best rural destinations.
Car-Free Area: Budapest’s Scenic Embankment Opens to Pedestrians Every Day in Summer
- 23 Jun 2025 10:20 AM
- getting around
The Pest Lower Embankment will be open to pedestrians on weekdays too for nearly two months. From June 21 (Saturday) until August 15 (Friday), people looking to move and relax can enjoy the car-free Jane Haining Embankment between Eötvös Square and the slip road near Irányi Street, close to Erzsébet Bridge.
UNESCO Asks Hungary To Halt Liget Budapest Project
- 25 Jun 2019 7:45 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- getting around
The World Heritage Center of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has requested that Hungary halt the giant Liget Budapest development project in a report, according to news site hvg.hu.
Orbán, Erdogan Inaugurate Renovated Turkish Tomb In Budapest
- 10 Oct 2018 7:01 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan inaugurated the renovated 16th century tomb of Gül Baba, a dervish, a poet and soldier sent to Buda in 1541 by Sultan Suleiman.
Tree Planting In Budapest In Honor Of Earth Day
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, Ambassador Bell, Fifth District Mayor Péter Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Dr. Liviu Matei planted a Magnolia tree in Szabadság tér.
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Danube River To Be Severely Impacted By Plans To Increase Navigation
- 17 Dec 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
"European Commission will publish plans to increase navigation on the Danube River, as part of their EU Strategy for the Danube Region. However this decision could result in significant negative impacts on the river’s unique environment without bringing the expected economic benefit to the region, WWF warns.
Liberty Bridge Brings International Award To Budapest
- 15 Dec 2010 8:00 AM
- getting around
"Budapest citizens have a new reason to be proud, this iconic bridge as helped win a major prize for the Hungarian capital. On receiving the award, Mayor of District XVIII Budapest and the person in charge of Budapest cityscape and urban development said, “We are proud of this project not only because it provides the city with an additional jewel, but also because it is a true 21st century ...