410 result(s) for free public transport
Budapest Transport Company's Chief Executive Resigns
- 13 Feb 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"BKV CEO Gyula Várszegi resigned on Friday with immediate effect, apparently over up to Ft 100 million bonuses paid to BKV staff last week. If such bonuses were paid, the public transport company’s leaders did not inform the city leadership, said Dávid Vitézy, head of the Budapest Transport Centre.
Rogán: Budapest Must Cut Spending
- 3 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest should tighten its belt if it is to bail out the public transport company BKV, Fifth District mayor Antal Rogán said in a statement issued on Thursday. Rogán, a Fidesz MP, said Budapest did not provide one forint of operational support to the transport company in 2010 and 2011, while the government gave it over Ft 140 billion in subsidies.
Police Looking Into Budapest Transport Company's Contracts
- 31 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Police raided BKV headquarters on Monday evening looking for documents related to former leaders of the Budapest public transport company it was announced. Detectives are investigating six contracts related to former CEO Istvan Kocsis, his former deputy Ferenc Olti and two other former senior BKV officials.
Budapest City Council Extends Ft 15bn To BKV
- 31 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest city council on Wednesday voted to extend a Ft 9 billion loan to public transport company BKV with a repayment deadline of April 30. A Ft 9 billion loan to the BKV from MKB bank was due last Friday.
Charges Pressed In Budapest Public Transport BKV Scandal
- 17 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Central Investigative Prosecutors Office on Wednesday filed charges against Socialist former deputy mayor Miklos Hagyo and 14 associates, alleging misuse of funds at Budapest public transport company BKV. The indictment states that Hagyo founded and ran a criminal organisation involving top and medium-level BKV executives which cost the BKV Ft 1.5 billion from January 2007 to August 2008.
Budapest Public Transport Company Cancels Passenger Insurance
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"The BKV has cancelled its passenger insurance contract with Generali-Providencia, to save Ft 50 million, the Budapest public transport company announced last week. The company said it is in a difficult position, while maintaining the insurance policy is not economical, and is not required by law.
Escape From Budapest To Le Méridien Cyberport In Hong Kong
- 19 Mar 2011 8:30 AM
- travel
Whether you’re a business traveler, cultural explorer, or nature lover, Hong Kong is able to cater for your every desire. There are so many surprising and delightful things to see in ‘Asia’s World City’, it can rightfully claim to be one of the most diverse and exciting destinations in the world. Plan on visiting for as long as you can - there is far more to enjoy than you may expect - read on ...
Xpat Interview: Calum Ross
- 7 Feb 2011 11:00 AM
I moved to Budapest from Edinburgh in September 2010.
Over 100 Evacuated From Flooded Areas In Hungary
- 29 Dec 2010 9:22 AM
- current affairs
"The number of people forced out of their homes by flood waters in eastern Hungary has risen to 107 in over 200 villages. Thousands more homes are in danger, Népszabadság reports.
Budapest Transport Company's Chief Executive Resigns
- 13 Feb 2012 8:04 AM
- current affairs
"BKV CEO Gyula Várszegi resigned on Friday with immediate effect, apparently over up to Ft 100 million bonuses paid to BKV staff last week. If such bonuses were paid, the public transport company’s leaders did not inform the city leadership, said Dávid Vitézy, head of the Budapest Transport Centre.
Rogán: Budapest Must Cut Spending
- 3 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest should tighten its belt if it is to bail out the public transport company BKV, Fifth District mayor Antal Rogán said in a statement issued on Thursday. Rogán, a Fidesz MP, said Budapest did not provide one forint of operational support to the transport company in 2010 and 2011, while the government gave it over Ft 140 billion in subsidies.
Police Looking Into Budapest Transport Company's Contracts
- 31 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Police raided BKV headquarters on Monday evening looking for documents related to former leaders of the Budapest public transport company it was announced. Detectives are investigating six contracts related to former CEO Istvan Kocsis, his former deputy Ferenc Olti and two other former senior BKV officials.
Budapest City Council Extends Ft 15bn To BKV
- 31 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest city council on Wednesday voted to extend a Ft 9 billion loan to public transport company BKV with a repayment deadline of April 30. A Ft 9 billion loan to the BKV from MKB bank was due last Friday.
Charges Pressed In Budapest Public Transport BKV Scandal
- 17 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Central Investigative Prosecutors Office on Wednesday filed charges against Socialist former deputy mayor Miklos Hagyo and 14 associates, alleging misuse of funds at Budapest public transport company BKV. The indictment states that Hagyo founded and ran a criminal organisation involving top and medium-level BKV executives which cost the BKV Ft 1.5 billion from January 2007 to August 2008.
Budapest Public Transport Company Cancels Passenger Insurance
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"The BKV has cancelled its passenger insurance contract with Generali-Providencia, to save Ft 50 million, the Budapest public transport company announced last week. The company said it is in a difficult position, while maintaining the insurance policy is not economical, and is not required by law.
Escape From Budapest To Le Méridien Cyberport In Hong Kong
- 19 Mar 2011 8:30 AM
- travel
Whether you’re a business traveler, cultural explorer, or nature lover, Hong Kong is able to cater for your every desire. There are so many surprising and delightful things to see in ‘Asia’s World City’, it can rightfully claim to be one of the most diverse and exciting destinations in the world. Plan on visiting for as long as you can - there is far more to enjoy than you may expect - read on ...
Xpat Interview: Calum Ross
- 7 Feb 2011 11:00 AM
I moved to Budapest from Edinburgh in September 2010.
Over 100 Evacuated From Flooded Areas In Hungary
- 29 Dec 2010 9:22 AM
- current affairs
"The number of people forced out of their homes by flood waters in eastern Hungary has risen to 107 in over 200 villages. Thousands more homes are in danger, Népszabadság reports.