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New Surface Transport Network Following Start Of Metro Line M4 On 29 March 2014
- 28 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- getting around
According to the announcement by Budapest Mayor István Tarlós passengers will be able to start using metro line M4 from 12:00 noon on Friday, 28 March 2014. The new metro line will be operating until the last scheduled departures on Friday while the surface transport network will remain unchanged: buses will be operating based on their current schedules and routes until the following day; the new ...
Hungarian Police Reopen 2008 Case Of Missing French Girl, Ophélie Bretnacher
- 20 Mar 2014 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian authorities have reopened the case of French girl, Ophélie Bretnacher, who went missing on December 4, 2008, and was found dead on February 12, 2009, reports local newspaper, Blikk.
Kossuth Square Reopens Renewed On Saturday
- 13 Mar 2014 11:02 AM
- getting around
Hungary will celebrate one of its most important national holidays this Saturday, March 15. It’s the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, a freedom fight that became a war of independence against the Austrian Empire. The March 15 holiday is always special, but this year will be especially so because the festivities will include the reopening of the completely renovated Kossuth Square ...
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
“Orient Express” – Lessons Of Hungary’s Opening To The East
- 5 Mar 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Having visited India, Japan, Turkey and Russia, Viktor Orbán will soon go to Beijing. Witnessing this foreign policy offensive, observers wonder whether or not the government is preparing Hungary’s adieu to the West or does it simply mean that Hungary has also entered the global race for markets. The other question addressed in this article is what place does the Budapest–Belgrade railroad line ...
Top 10 Things To Do In Budapest
- 21 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest is one of the most vibrant and culturally esteemed regions in the world, surrounded by a truly idyllic landscape. This makes it a sought after tourist destination for many. If you are planning a trip to Budapest, here are ten of its most popular attractions.
Invitation: Fish Festival, Budapest, 13 - 16 February
- 13 Feb 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
This free event in downtown Budapest is basically an excuse to sell a bit of fresh fish, but there's more to it than that. Beside the fact that eating fish has beneficial health effects, it also plays a part in important local feasts - such as the traditional Christmas menu of carp - yet Hungarians need more encouragement to cook up a fish dish in this landlocked country. Related consumption in ...
Invitation: Busó Festival, Mohács, Hungary, 27 Feb - 4 March
- 5 Feb 2014 12:00 AM
- community & culture
Ever wondered what an ancient carnival would look like? Just 40 kilometers from Farmotel Stefania the historic town of Mohács hosts the UNESCO-protected Busó festival. It marks the end of winter, featuring ‘Busós’, frightening-looking costumed people, most of men, wearing wooden masks and big woolly cloaks.
New National Park Visitors' Centre & Nature Trail Opens In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Danube-Ipoly National Park Directorate's new visitors' centre and a new educational nature trail have been inaugurated in Királyrét, 60 kilometres north of Budapest. The ecotourism institution, which has been developed into a visitors' centre out of a forest school, was inaugurated by Deputy State Secretary András Rácz and Government Commissioner Richárd Tarnai.
New Surface Transport Network Following Start Of Metro Line M4 On 29 March 2014
- 28 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- getting around
According to the announcement by Budapest Mayor István Tarlós passengers will be able to start using metro line M4 from 12:00 noon on Friday, 28 March 2014. The new metro line will be operating until the last scheduled departures on Friday while the surface transport network will remain unchanged: buses will be operating based on their current schedules and routes until the following day; the new ...
Hungarian Police Reopen 2008 Case Of Missing French Girl, Ophélie Bretnacher
- 20 Mar 2014 8:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian authorities have reopened the case of French girl, Ophélie Bretnacher, who went missing on December 4, 2008, and was found dead on February 12, 2009, reports local newspaper, Blikk.
Kossuth Square Reopens Renewed On Saturday
- 13 Mar 2014 11:02 AM
- getting around
Hungary will celebrate one of its most important national holidays this Saturday, March 15. It’s the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, a freedom fight that became a war of independence against the Austrian Empire. The March 15 holiday is always special, but this year will be especially so because the festivities will include the reopening of the completely renovated Kossuth Square ...
Xpat Opinion: March 15th: A National Celebration In Hungary
- 10 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
March 15th, 1848, was the day when Hungary’s poet, Sándor Petöfi, stood on the steps of the National Museum and recited the poem which was to mobilise Hungarians into an (unsuccessful) attempt to overthrow the yoke of Austrian oppression, and win the nation independence and freedom. The anniversary of this event was marked under communism, just as it is remembered today – albeit that present-day ...
“Orient Express” – Lessons Of Hungary’s Opening To The East
- 5 Mar 2014 7:00 AM
- current affairs
Having visited India, Japan, Turkey and Russia, Viktor Orbán will soon go to Beijing. Witnessing this foreign policy offensive, observers wonder whether or not the government is preparing Hungary’s adieu to the West or does it simply mean that Hungary has also entered the global race for markets. The other question addressed in this article is what place does the Budapest–Belgrade railroad line ...
Top 10 Things To Do In Budapest
- 21 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest is one of the most vibrant and culturally esteemed regions in the world, surrounded by a truly idyllic landscape. This makes it a sought after tourist destination for many. If you are planning a trip to Budapest, here are ten of its most popular attractions.
Invitation: Fish Festival, Budapest, 13 - 16 February
- 13 Feb 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
This free event in downtown Budapest is basically an excuse to sell a bit of fresh fish, but there's more to it than that. Beside the fact that eating fish has beneficial health effects, it also plays a part in important local feasts - such as the traditional Christmas menu of carp - yet Hungarians need more encouragement to cook up a fish dish in this landlocked country. Related consumption in ...
Invitation: Busó Festival, Mohács, Hungary, 27 Feb - 4 March
- 5 Feb 2014 12:00 AM
- community & culture
Ever wondered what an ancient carnival would look like? Just 40 kilometers from Farmotel Stefania the historic town of Mohács hosts the UNESCO-protected Busó festival. It marks the end of winter, featuring ‘Busós’, frightening-looking costumed people, most of men, wearing wooden masks and big woolly cloaks.
New National Park Visitors' Centre & Nature Trail Opens In Hungary
- 4 Feb 2014 8:00 AM
- getting around
The Danube-Ipoly National Park Directorate's new visitors' centre and a new educational nature trail have been inaugurated in Királyrét, 60 kilometres north of Budapest. The ecotourism institution, which has been developed into a visitors' centre out of a forest school, was inaugurated by Deputy State Secretary András Rácz and Government Commissioner Richárd Tarnai.