1,528 result(s) for danube
Nearly 2,000 Protesters Demonstrate Against Plans For Mobile Dam At Római Beach
- 3 Oct 2017 8:50 AM
- current affairs
Between 1,500 and 2,000 protesters gathered at the Római beach area of north Buda Sunday to demonstrate against plans to build a mobile dam along that section of the Danube shore. Demonstrators argue that construction of such a dam would fundamentally change the nature of what they call the last natural beach in Budapest, which is a popular recreation area for the city’s residents.
Hundreds Protest Against Mobile Dam
- 2 Oct 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
Hundreds of people held a demonstration against the mobile dam planned for the Római-part resort area in Budapest’s Third District on Sunday afternoon.
Budapest Assembly Rules To Sell Bálna Shopping Centre
- 28 Sep 2017 8:42 AM
- property
The Budapest Assembly at its regular Wednesday session voted to announce an open tender to sell the Bálna Shopping and Cultural Centre.
See What Happened @ XpatLoop's Harvest Festival Networking Event, Sofitel
- 21 Sep 2017 12:30 PM
- community & culture
100+ Xpats, including many high-level members of international community in Budapest, came together to socialise at XpatLoop's latest networking event - this time at Sofitel's magnificently located Chain Bridge hotel. This 'Harvest Festival' themed occasion featured beautiful riverside views, fine finger food, 'wine casino games', and unlimited quality wine tasting.
Budapest Mayor Open To Referendum On Danube Levee
- 21 Sep 2017 8:50 AM
- current affairs
Budapest mayor István Tarlós has said he would be willing to examine the option of holding a referendum on a controversial proposal to build a mobile levee on the Római embankment of the Danube in Budapest. He added, however, that his view on the need to build the levee had not changed.
5 Top 'Posh Pubs' In Budapest
- 14 Sep 2017 12:38 PM
- entertainment
Enjoying a drink in craft beer bars is becoming trendier, and visiting one of the local wine bars is a regular part of life for many expats, it’s also cool to head to one of Budapest’s up-market ‘posh places’ once in a while.
Tourist Guest Nights Up 1.5% In July
- 13 Sep 2017 10:08 AM
- travel
In July, the number of nights spent by international tourists in commercial accommodation rose by 2.6%, while nights spent by domestic tourists were up 0.7% compared to a year earlier. Total gross revenues of accommodation establishments grew by 18% at current prices, according to a first release of July data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH).
Petőfi Bridge Celebrates Its 80th Birthday
- 13 Sep 2017 9:00 AM
- getting around
According to pestbuda.hu, the seventh bridge of Budapest was inaugurated 80 years ago, on the 12th of September, 1937. The bridge connecting South Buda and South Pest was originally called Horthy Miklós Bridge, but it was renamed to Petőfi Bridge after WWII. The construction of the bridge was necessary due to the dynamic development of Budapest.
Thousands Of Trees Cut And Left To Die In Budapest
- 5 Sep 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
The last five years were a dark period for nature within the borders of Budapest: more than 15 thousand trees were cut during this period. According to official statistics, 40 thousand young trees were planted during the same time but many of those are struggling or dying because they are not watered or cared for after they are ceremoniously planted and photos of politicians planting them are ...
Nearly 2,000 Protesters Demonstrate Against Plans For Mobile Dam At Római Beach
- 3 Oct 2017 8:50 AM
- current affairs
Between 1,500 and 2,000 protesters gathered at the Római beach area of north Buda Sunday to demonstrate against plans to build a mobile dam along that section of the Danube shore. Demonstrators argue that construction of such a dam would fundamentally change the nature of what they call the last natural beach in Budapest, which is a popular recreation area for the city’s residents.
Hundreds Protest Against Mobile Dam
- 2 Oct 2017 2:40 AM
- current affairs
Hundreds of people held a demonstration against the mobile dam planned for the Római-part resort area in Budapest’s Third District on Sunday afternoon.
Budapest Assembly Rules To Sell Bálna Shopping Centre
- 28 Sep 2017 8:42 AM
- property
The Budapest Assembly at its regular Wednesday session voted to announce an open tender to sell the Bálna Shopping and Cultural Centre.
See What Happened @ XpatLoop's Harvest Festival Networking Event, Sofitel
- 21 Sep 2017 12:30 PM
- community & culture
100+ Xpats, including many high-level members of international community in Budapest, came together to socialise at XpatLoop's latest networking event - this time at Sofitel's magnificently located Chain Bridge hotel. This 'Harvest Festival' themed occasion featured beautiful riverside views, fine finger food, 'wine casino games', and unlimited quality wine tasting.
Budapest Mayor Open To Referendum On Danube Levee
- 21 Sep 2017 8:50 AM
- current affairs
Budapest mayor István Tarlós has said he would be willing to examine the option of holding a referendum on a controversial proposal to build a mobile levee on the Római embankment of the Danube in Budapest. He added, however, that his view on the need to build the levee had not changed.
5 Top 'Posh Pubs' In Budapest
- 14 Sep 2017 12:38 PM
- entertainment
Enjoying a drink in craft beer bars is becoming trendier, and visiting one of the local wine bars is a regular part of life for many expats, it’s also cool to head to one of Budapest’s up-market ‘posh places’ once in a while.
Tourist Guest Nights Up 1.5% In July
- 13 Sep 2017 10:08 AM
- travel
In July, the number of nights spent by international tourists in commercial accommodation rose by 2.6%, while nights spent by domestic tourists were up 0.7% compared to a year earlier. Total gross revenues of accommodation establishments grew by 18% at current prices, according to a first release of July data from the Central Statistical Office (KSH).
Petőfi Bridge Celebrates Its 80th Birthday
- 13 Sep 2017 9:00 AM
- getting around
According to pestbuda.hu, the seventh bridge of Budapest was inaugurated 80 years ago, on the 12th of September, 1937. The bridge connecting South Buda and South Pest was originally called Horthy Miklós Bridge, but it was renamed to Petőfi Bridge after WWII. The construction of the bridge was necessary due to the dynamic development of Budapest.
Thousands Of Trees Cut And Left To Die In Budapest
- 5 Sep 2017 8:48 AM
- current affairs
The last five years were a dark period for nature within the borders of Budapest: more than 15 thousand trees were cut during this period. According to official statistics, 40 thousand young trees were planted during the same time but many of those are struggling or dying because they are not watered or cared for after they are ceremoniously planted and photos of politicians planting them are ...