493 result(s) for drivers
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."
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.
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 ...
'Hello I Must Be Going' By Matt Ellis In Budapest
- 30 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Ten people in Hungary ranked from most to least likely to acknowledge you - 1) People in an elevator: In Hungary, very busy, business-minded people take the time to greet you in the elevator, whether you are a colleague or not. It can be confusing, especially as Hungarians say ‘hello’ when leaving.
'Placcc Festival', Budapest, 24 September - 3 October
- 23 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"It’s time to travel – this year’s PLACCC Festival invites you to be on the move and on the look-out for all the adventures in store. After a successful special edition in Pécs in Spring 2010, PLACCC is back in Budapest to bring you extraordinary experiences: exciting artistic projects in public space and special „off-limits“ locations.
Critical Mass Demo Returns To Budapest Tomorrow
- 21 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- getting around
"Car traffic will be restricted to a single lane along the Nagykörút from 6.30 p.m until 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday evening, as thousands of cyclists take part in the Critical Mass event, its organisers told reporters on Monday.
Taxi Drivers Pelt Headquarters With Eggs In Budapest
- 14 Sep 2010 2:00 AM
- getting around
"Hundreds of taxi drivers protested outside the headquarters of a Budapest taxi company after it reduced fares by Ft 40 without notice.Some drivers pelted the building with eggs.
'Le Mans Series', Hungaroring, 22 August
- 19 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- sport
"The Le Mans Series heads to Hungary for the very first time so the 1,000Km of Hungaroring is a leap in the dark for most of teams and drivers. Team ORECA Matmut took their first victory with the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP one month ago in Portugal and expects to clinch another one in the heat of the night at Budapest.
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."
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.
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 ...
'Hello I Must Be Going' By Matt Ellis In Budapest
- 30 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Ten people in Hungary ranked from most to least likely to acknowledge you - 1) People in an elevator: In Hungary, very busy, business-minded people take the time to greet you in the elevator, whether you are a colleague or not. It can be confusing, especially as Hungarians say ‘hello’ when leaving.
'Placcc Festival', Budapest, 24 September - 3 October
- 23 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"It’s time to travel – this year’s PLACCC Festival invites you to be on the move and on the look-out for all the adventures in store. After a successful special edition in Pécs in Spring 2010, PLACCC is back in Budapest to bring you extraordinary experiences: exciting artistic projects in public space and special „off-limits“ locations.
Critical Mass Demo Returns To Budapest Tomorrow
- 21 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- getting around
"Car traffic will be restricted to a single lane along the Nagykörút from 6.30 p.m until 7.30 p.m. on Wednesday evening, as thousands of cyclists take part in the Critical Mass event, its organisers told reporters on Monday.
Taxi Drivers Pelt Headquarters With Eggs In Budapest
- 14 Sep 2010 2:00 AM
- getting around
"Hundreds of taxi drivers protested outside the headquarters of a Budapest taxi company after it reduced fares by Ft 40 without notice.Some drivers pelted the building with eggs.
'Le Mans Series', Hungaroring, 22 August
- 19 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- sport
"The Le Mans Series heads to Hungary for the very first time so the 1,000Km of Hungaroring is a leap in the dark for most of teams and drivers. Team ORECA Matmut took their first victory with the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP one month ago in Portugal and expects to clinch another one in the heat of the night at Budapest.