567 result(s) for green city
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Innovation For A Cleaner Danube
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
It now seems like ages ago, but once upon a time, believe it or not, it was safe to go for a swim in the Danube in downtown Budapest. But the river fell victim to poor communist urban planning, and the “Blue Danube” pre-1990 became nothing more than a terribly polluted north-south highway.
Restaurant Review: Noir Et L’or In Budapest
- 21 May 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Located right next to Gozsdu Court on Kiraly street, Noir et L’or has all the right ingredients required of a fine restaurant. Its interior is designed using light colors such as gold and white, intermingled with an occasional dash of black. This simple interior colour scheme creates a relaxing atmosphere where diners can enjoy delicious meals with a distinct Mediterranean influence. Some ...
Leftist Parties, Unions In Hungary Celebrate Intl Workers’ Day
- 5 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Leftist parties and trade unions celebrated May 1 International Workers’ Day in central Budapest and in the City Park. May 1 is traditionally a celebration of work, “but in Hungary these days having any work is in itself a reason to celebrate,” Gordon Bajnai, the leader of the E-PM party alliance, said at an event at Szabadság Square.
Concerts This May At Akvárium Club Budapest
- 30 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Club Akvárium is back, in the heart of Budapest, in the center of Erzsébet square, which has also changed for the better this year. Almost every bit of the Akvárium has changed: more concert halls, unique design elements, better sound and visual systems, and a new restaurant, the Aqua Bistro. But what stays the same is all the great concerts and parties, albeit more frequently and on a grander ...
First Electric Taxicabs Have Been Presented To Budapest
- 3 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Besides New York, Hong Kong, Hamburg, London, Lisbon and other large cities in the world, green taxi services were launched in Budapest as well.
Elections On April 6 In Hungary - A Description Of The Main Parties
- 27 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz–KDNP: This coalition won a two-thirds majority in parliament four years ago. The two parties put themselves under a single roof in 2006 and are keeping it that way in the upcoming elections. FYI: the KDNP is really an extra in this play.
Escape From Budapest To Le Meridien Bangkok
- 17 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
Le Méridien Bangkok reaches 24 stories into Asia's 'City of Angels' skyline, towering in contemporary five-star luxury. Positioned right next to the pulsating Silom commercial district, and just metres from the energetic Patpong Night Market, it's an idea location to explore and enjoy the Thai capital.
Kossuth Square Reopens Renewed On Saturday
- 13 Mar 2014 11:02 AM
- getting around
Hungary will celebrate one of its most important national holidays this Saturday, March 15. It’s the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, a freedom fight that became a war of independence against the Austrian Empire. The March 15 holiday is always special, but this year will be especially so because the festivities will include the reopening of the completely renovated Kossuth Square ...
21st Century Museums Promised In Budapest's City Park
- 4 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
New museums planned to be built as part of the Liget Budapest project in the City Park are expected to contribute 21st-century features to the city’s architecture, but will also treat the city’s historical heritage with respect, Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog says. Six museums will be set up in five buildings, including the New National Gallery and Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art, ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian Innovation For A Cleaner Danube
- 5 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
It now seems like ages ago, but once upon a time, believe it or not, it was safe to go for a swim in the Danube in downtown Budapest. But the river fell victim to poor communist urban planning, and the “Blue Danube” pre-1990 became nothing more than a terribly polluted north-south highway.
Restaurant Review: Noir Et L’or In Budapest
- 21 May 2014 9:00 AM
- food & drink
Located right next to Gozsdu Court on Kiraly street, Noir et L’or has all the right ingredients required of a fine restaurant. Its interior is designed using light colors such as gold and white, intermingled with an occasional dash of black. This simple interior colour scheme creates a relaxing atmosphere where diners can enjoy delicious meals with a distinct Mediterranean influence. Some ...
Leftist Parties, Unions In Hungary Celebrate Intl Workers’ Day
- 5 May 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Leftist parties and trade unions celebrated May 1 International Workers’ Day in central Budapest and in the City Park. May 1 is traditionally a celebration of work, “but in Hungary these days having any work is in itself a reason to celebrate,” Gordon Bajnai, the leader of the E-PM party alliance, said at an event at Szabadság Square.
Concerts This May At Akvárium Club Budapest
- 30 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- entertainment
Club Akvárium is back, in the heart of Budapest, in the center of Erzsébet square, which has also changed for the better this year. Almost every bit of the Akvárium has changed: more concert halls, unique design elements, better sound and visual systems, and a new restaurant, the Aqua Bistro. But what stays the same is all the great concerts and parties, albeit more frequently and on a grander ...
First Electric Taxicabs Have Been Presented To Budapest
- 3 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Besides New York, Hong Kong, Hamburg, London, Lisbon and other large cities in the world, green taxi services were launched in Budapest as well.
Elections On April 6 In Hungary - A Description Of The Main Parties
- 27 Mar 2014 10:55 AM
- current affairs
Fidesz–KDNP: This coalition won a two-thirds majority in parliament four years ago. The two parties put themselves under a single roof in 2006 and are keeping it that way in the upcoming elections. FYI: the KDNP is really an extra in this play.
Escape From Budapest To Le Meridien Bangkok
- 17 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- travel
Le Méridien Bangkok reaches 24 stories into Asia's 'City of Angels' skyline, towering in contemporary five-star luxury. Positioned right next to the pulsating Silom commercial district, and just metres from the energetic Patpong Night Market, it's an idea location to explore and enjoy the Thai capital.
Kossuth Square Reopens Renewed On Saturday
- 13 Mar 2014 11:02 AM
- getting around
Hungary will celebrate one of its most important national holidays this Saturday, March 15. It’s the anniversary of the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, a freedom fight that became a war of independence against the Austrian Empire. The March 15 holiday is always special, but this year will be especially so because the festivities will include the reopening of the completely renovated Kossuth Square ...
21st Century Museums Promised In Budapest's City Park
- 4 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
New museums planned to be built as part of the Liget Budapest project in the City Park are expected to contribute 21st-century features to the city’s architecture, but will also treat the city’s historical heritage with respect, Minister for Human Resources Zoltán Balog says. Six museums will be set up in five buildings, including the New National Gallery and Ludwig Museum of Contemporary Art, ...