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Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2010 7:35 AM
- shopping
"Retail fuel prices hit an all-time high last week after MOL announced that it would raise petrol prices by Ft 8 per litre and those of diesel by Ft 6. The average price of a litre of unleaded 95-octane petrol is around Ft 354, while the price of diesel topped Ft 340 per litre. These prices stood at Ft 298 and Ft 276, respectively, one year ago.
Főtaxi Takes Over Airport Services In Budapest
- 8 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- getting around
"Főtaxi took over taxi ranks at Budapest’s Ferihegy airport that were previously used by cab company Zóna Taxi at dawn yesterday, Népszabadság learnt.
Massive Drug Shipment Seized In Hungary
- 6 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Customs authorities seized 312kg of marijuana worth an estimated Ft 630 million at Röszke on the Serbian border at the weekend. Customs guard spokesman Jenő Sipos said the shipment, one of the largest drug hauls in Hungary in recent times, was detected by an x-ray of a Serbian truck carrying metal scaffolding.
Margit Bridge In Budapest May Reopen This Week
- 9 Nov 2010 3:00 AM
- getting around
"Margit hid could be reopened to drivers by mid-November, rather than the previously planned late December deadline, Magyar Hirlap reports. Contractors of the renovation project have accelerated work in recent months, as the weather has been favourable."
Wine Wednesdays In Hungary Until 10 November
- 8 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- food & drink
"This year the Wine Wednesday team will organize four thematic wine Wednesdays and related gastronomy competitions, supported by the Community Wine Marketing Fund.
Poppies Available In Budapest, Remembrance Day Service in Hungary
- 27 Oct 2010 7:55 AM
- community & culture
"Poppies have been made available at the British and Australian Embassies, as well as at the British International School of Budapest and the St Margaret Anglican Church, from the middle of this month. They will also be available at Solymár Cemetery before the service. All donations go to the Royal British Legion to help ex-servicemen. The annual Service of Remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony ...
Xpat Report: New Attempts To Reduce Smog In Budapest
- 25 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
For years, air pollution has been causing serious problems especially in big cities. The leadership of the town-hall of Budapest has always been trying to fight against smog but so far they have failed to reduce contamination significantly. Now, the freshly elected mayor of Budapest, István Tarlós, has decided to work to solve the problem.
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
Fuel Prices Hit Record Highs In Hungary
- 15 Dec 2010 7:35 AM
- shopping
"Retail fuel prices hit an all-time high last week after MOL announced that it would raise petrol prices by Ft 8 per litre and those of diesel by Ft 6. The average price of a litre of unleaded 95-octane petrol is around Ft 354, while the price of diesel topped Ft 340 per litre. These prices stood at Ft 298 and Ft 276, respectively, one year ago.
Főtaxi Takes Over Airport Services In Budapest
- 8 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- getting around
"Főtaxi took over taxi ranks at Budapest’s Ferihegy airport that were previously used by cab company Zóna Taxi at dawn yesterday, Népszabadság learnt.
Massive Drug Shipment Seized In Hungary
- 6 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Customs authorities seized 312kg of marijuana worth an estimated Ft 630 million at Röszke on the Serbian border at the weekend. Customs guard spokesman Jenő Sipos said the shipment, one of the largest drug hauls in Hungary in recent times, was detected by an x-ray of a Serbian truck carrying metal scaffolding.
Margit Bridge In Budapest May Reopen This Week
- 9 Nov 2010 3:00 AM
- getting around
"Margit hid could be reopened to drivers by mid-November, rather than the previously planned late December deadline, Magyar Hirlap reports. Contractors of the renovation project have accelerated work in recent months, as the weather has been favourable."
Wine Wednesdays In Hungary Until 10 November
- 8 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- food & drink
"This year the Wine Wednesday team will organize four thematic wine Wednesdays and related gastronomy competitions, supported by the Community Wine Marketing Fund.
Poppies Available In Budapest, Remembrance Day Service in Hungary
- 27 Oct 2010 7:55 AM
- community & culture
"Poppies have been made available at the British and Australian Embassies, as well as at the British International School of Budapest and the St Margaret Anglican Church, from the middle of this month. They will also be available at Solymár Cemetery before the service. All donations go to the Royal British Legion to help ex-servicemen. The annual Service of Remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony ...
Xpat Report: New Attempts To Reduce Smog In Budapest
- 25 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
For years, air pollution has been causing serious problems especially in big cities. The leadership of the town-hall of Budapest has always been trying to fight against smog but so far they have failed to reduce contamination significantly. Now, the freshly elected mayor of Budapest, István Tarlós, has decided to work to solve the problem.
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...