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New Smart Traffic Management System Improves Traffic Flow In Budapest
- 12 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
A new smart technology-based system was installed at the busiest entry-point of Budapest, with the aim to divert traffic away from congested areas. The system tackles the bottleneck in Budapest's road network, which is represented by the bridges over the river Danube.
Free Public Transport In Budapest Today, 14 January
- 14 Jan 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Mayor Tarlós has given permission for the Budapest Transport Centre to make public transport free of charge today, 14 January, until midnight. This unusual measure was prompted by the heavy snow last night and the related issues for car drivers. It's not clear whether this initiative will continue if the bad weather continues.
Xpat Opinion: Arab Spring Spreads To Hungary?
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
As women in several Arab countries are fighting for basic civil rights, such as the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, Magyar women have recently won their very own battle to drive… trains. Hungarian Railways/MAV is to launch a new version of its strictly male train driving course in January, this time accepting female applicants only, Blikk reported. To date women have been banned from such ...
Photo Report: Latest News & Views Of Budapest's Metro Line 4
- 7 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
The construction of Metro line 4 is currently the biggest construction project in Central Europe. M4, or the green line of Budapest Metro, has already experienced one or two delays, and recently Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said it may be postponed until 2016. However according to paperwork put through by Budapest's City Assembly last Wednesday, the completion deadline is now Spring of next year. ...
Hungary's Minister Of State Lázár Expresses His Condolences To The Deceased’s Family
- 25 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
„The greatest tragedy is that a person died” – Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár stated in regard to his road accident on Wednesday morning. He said that he cannot express the degree of compassion and sympathy that would properly reflect his feelings. He will visit the family and help them as much as possible.
Budapest Airport: New Parking System Proves Itself
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Since its commissioning in August, the new parking system of Budapest Airport at Terminal 2 is functioning well without any interruption. Drivers were quick to learn the new arrangements which were launched in the second half of the tourist season, thanks to the well-prepared system of information incorporating major components such as unambiguous naming of parking spaces and colors assisting ...
Balázs Tapasztó, Former CEO TaxiLike
- 12 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
Balazs Tapaszto is the CEO of the newly established Hungarian start-up TaxiLike. This new company developed their own taxi application for smart phones and offering this for taxi drivers, taxi companies and passengers. The idea is to create direct connection between taxi passengers and taxi drivers using TaxiLike app when passengers can request taxis and select the taxi as they want depending on ...
Video Report: Increased Speeding Fines In Hungary
- 11 Oct 2012 12:55 PM
- getting around
Each and every year the leading cause of traffic accidents in Hungary is speeding, according to a survey by the National Police Headquarters (ORFK). For this reason, regulations concerning the fines for speeding have been increased, with the Hungarian police now bearing down on drivers harder than ever.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Immigrants In Great Britain
- 27 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
You may recall György Matolcsy’s infamous CNN interview in which he extolled the economic achievements of the Orbán government, which adopted his “unorthodox” policies. Matolcsy’s English is somewhat halting and while he was madly looking for words to describe the glorious Hungarian situation, he stumbled upon the phrase “fairy tale.” Well, the description of Hungary as a country that lives in ...
New Smart Traffic Management System Improves Traffic Flow In Budapest
- 12 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
A new smart technology-based system was installed at the busiest entry-point of Budapest, with the aim to divert traffic away from congested areas. The system tackles the bottleneck in Budapest's road network, which is represented by the bridges over the river Danube.
Free Public Transport In Budapest Today, 14 January
- 14 Jan 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Mayor Tarlós has given permission for the Budapest Transport Centre to make public transport free of charge today, 14 January, until midnight. This unusual measure was prompted by the heavy snow last night and the related issues for car drivers. It's not clear whether this initiative will continue if the bad weather continues.
Xpat Opinion: Arab Spring Spreads To Hungary?
- 10 Dec 2012 8:01 AM
- current affairs
As women in several Arab countries are fighting for basic civil rights, such as the right to drive in Saudi Arabia, Magyar women have recently won their very own battle to drive… trains. Hungarian Railways/MAV is to launch a new version of its strictly male train driving course in January, this time accepting female applicants only, Blikk reported. To date women have been banned from such ...
Photo Report: Latest News & Views Of Budapest's Metro Line 4
- 7 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
The construction of Metro line 4 is currently the biggest construction project in Central Europe. M4, or the green line of Budapest Metro, has already experienced one or two delays, and recently Budapest Mayor István Tarlós said it may be postponed until 2016. However according to paperwork put through by Budapest's City Assembly last Wednesday, the completion deadline is now Spring of next year. ...
Hungary's Minister Of State Lázár Expresses His Condolences To The Deceased’s Family
- 25 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
„The greatest tragedy is that a person died” – Minister of State heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár stated in regard to his road accident on Wednesday morning. He said that he cannot express the degree of compassion and sympathy that would properly reflect his feelings. He will visit the family and help them as much as possible.
Budapest Airport: New Parking System Proves Itself
- 18 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Since its commissioning in August, the new parking system of Budapest Airport at Terminal 2 is functioning well without any interruption. Drivers were quick to learn the new arrangements which were launched in the second half of the tourist season, thanks to the well-prepared system of information incorporating major components such as unambiguous naming of parking spaces and colors assisting ...
Balázs Tapasztó, Former CEO TaxiLike
- 12 Oct 2012 12:00 PM
Balazs Tapaszto is the CEO of the newly established Hungarian start-up TaxiLike. This new company developed their own taxi application for smart phones and offering this for taxi drivers, taxi companies and passengers. The idea is to create direct connection between taxi passengers and taxi drivers using TaxiLike app when passengers can request taxis and select the taxi as they want depending on ...
Video Report: Increased Speeding Fines In Hungary
- 11 Oct 2012 12:55 PM
- getting around
Each and every year the leading cause of traffic accidents in Hungary is speeding, according to a survey by the National Police Headquarters (ORFK). For this reason, regulations concerning the fines for speeding have been increased, with the Hungarian police now bearing down on drivers harder than ever.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Immigrants In Great Britain
- 27 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
You may recall György Matolcsy’s infamous CNN interview in which he extolled the economic achievements of the Orbán government, which adopted his “unorthodox” policies. Matolcsy’s English is somewhat halting and while he was madly looking for words to describe the glorious Hungarian situation, he stumbled upon the phrase “fairy tale.” Well, the description of Hungary as a country that lives in ...