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Danube Peaks In Budapest
- 13 Jun 2013 10:45 AM
- current affairs
The level of the Danube peaked in Budapest at 891cm at 4 a.m. Monday, exceeding the previous record of 860cm reached in 2006. There was no catastrophe at the city’s two most vulnerable sites of Batthyány tér and Margaret Island, nor anywhere else in the city, mayor István Tarlós declared at a joint press conference with the prime minister.
Taxi Regulations Eased In Budapest
- 13 Jun 2013 9:01 AM
- getting around
Budapest city council eased its planned changes to regulations governing the age of taxi vehicles on Wednesday. Those drivers who had a permit before April 18, when the new regulation was announced, may continue to use their cars until January 15, 2014, regardless of the age of the vehicle.
Budapest Ends Long-Running Dispute With CET Investor
- 13 Jun 2013 9:01 AM
- property
The city of Budapest has reached an out of court settlement with Porto Investment, the financial investor behind the moribund CET (Central European Time) project which has transformed historic warehouses on the Danube in the Ninth District.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Prime Minister On The Danube Banks
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left wing commentator accuses PM Orbán of using the flood to present himself as Hungary’s saviour, while his right-wing colleague deplores what he describes as another outpouring of hatred by the left wing, at home and abroad.
Budapest Airport Warns Of Cancellations
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
Traffic at Liszt Ferenc International Airport has been slightly affected by the three-day strike of West European air traffic controllers that began on Tuesday, airport spokesman Mihály Hardy said. Among Wednesday’s departures, only tonight’s 7:50 p.m. Air France flight to Paris has been cancelled.
Chinese Buying Residency Bonds In Hungary
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- property
Some 20 Chinese nationals have requested residence permits in Hungary by investing in residency bonds, said Lian Wang, managing director of the Hungary State Special Fund, which handles the transactions.
Xpat Opinion: Unity Against The Floods In Hungary (Except Esztergom)
- 11 Jun 2013 9:02 AM
- current affairs
As the record high floods were reaching their apex in Budapest, the dailies praised professionals and volunteers who fought the waters in exemplary unity. The Prime Minister was criticised for ignoring the Mayor of Esztergom during his presence in her city.
Two Movies Get State Support In Hungary
- 11 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The state film fund MNF, overseen by government commissioner Andrew Vajna, has approved substantial financial backing for two films. The sequel to Argo, a crime film by director Attila Árpa, will receive Ft 296.5 million.
Anti-Flood Defences Hold Firm In Hungary
- 10 Jun 2013 9:10 AM
- current affairs
Flood defence works in Budapest appeared to have held out as the Danube rose to a height of 895-896cm on Sunday, exceeding the previous record set in 2006 by 35cm. “We have done what was possible, and we hope that the 6km of temporary dams at Buda’s Római Párt, the 5.5km on Margaret Island and the rain drainage system will resist,” head of Budapest flood operations György Palkó said on Sunday, a ...
Danube Peaks In Budapest
- 13 Jun 2013 10:45 AM
- current affairs
The level of the Danube peaked in Budapest at 891cm at 4 a.m. Monday, exceeding the previous record of 860cm reached in 2006. There was no catastrophe at the city’s two most vulnerable sites of Batthyány tér and Margaret Island, nor anywhere else in the city, mayor István Tarlós declared at a joint press conference with the prime minister.
Taxi Regulations Eased In Budapest
- 13 Jun 2013 9:01 AM
- getting around
Budapest city council eased its planned changes to regulations governing the age of taxi vehicles on Wednesday. Those drivers who had a permit before April 18, when the new regulation was announced, may continue to use their cars until January 15, 2014, regardless of the age of the vehicle.
Budapest Ends Long-Running Dispute With CET Investor
- 13 Jun 2013 9:01 AM
- property
The city of Budapest has reached an out of court settlement with Porto Investment, the financial investor behind the moribund CET (Central European Time) project which has transformed historic warehouses on the Danube in the Ninth District.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Prime Minister On The Danube Banks
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A left wing commentator accuses PM Orbán of using the flood to present himself as Hungary’s saviour, while his right-wing colleague deplores what he describes as another outpouring of hatred by the left wing, at home and abroad.
Budapest Airport Warns Of Cancellations
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- travel
Traffic at Liszt Ferenc International Airport has been slightly affected by the three-day strike of West European air traffic controllers that began on Tuesday, airport spokesman Mihály Hardy said. Among Wednesday’s departures, only tonight’s 7:50 p.m. Air France flight to Paris has been cancelled.
Chinese Buying Residency Bonds In Hungary
- 12 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- property
Some 20 Chinese nationals have requested residence permits in Hungary by investing in residency bonds, said Lian Wang, managing director of the Hungary State Special Fund, which handles the transactions.
Xpat Opinion: Unity Against The Floods In Hungary (Except Esztergom)
- 11 Jun 2013 9:02 AM
- current affairs
As the record high floods were reaching their apex in Budapest, the dailies praised professionals and volunteers who fought the waters in exemplary unity. The Prime Minister was criticised for ignoring the Mayor of Esztergom during his presence in her city.
Two Movies Get State Support In Hungary
- 11 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
The state film fund MNF, overseen by government commissioner Andrew Vajna, has approved substantial financial backing for two films. The sequel to Argo, a crime film by director Attila Árpa, will receive Ft 296.5 million.
Anti-Flood Defences Hold Firm In Hungary
- 10 Jun 2013 9:10 AM
- current affairs
Flood defence works in Budapest appeared to have held out as the Danube rose to a height of 895-896cm on Sunday, exceeding the previous record set in 2006 by 35cm. “We have done what was possible, and we hope that the 6km of temporary dams at Buda’s Római Párt, the 5.5km on Margaret Island and the rain drainage system will resist,” head of Budapest flood operations György Palkó said on Sunday, a ...