16 result(s) for hungarian authorities in Getting around
Landmark Bike Courier Road Safety Charter Signed in Budapest for Everyone's Benefit
- 8 Apr 2026 12:32 PM
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Anyone living in Budapest is familiar with the sight of delivery cyclists navigating heavy traffic or bustling pavements. While the convenience of food delivery apps like Wolt and foodora has become a staple of urban life, the rapid increase in riders has occasionally led to friction with pedestrians and motorists. As of April 1, 2026, the city has addressed these concerns by officially signing ...
Parking Puzzle in Budapest: Growing Pressure, Missing Strategy
- 25 Mar 2026 12:07 PM
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In recent years, the Budapest Municipality has prioritised the development of long-term plans and strategies in several areas of transport. However, urban road traffic has largely been left out. The road network plan amounts to little more than a single diagram, while a comprehensive parking strategy has yet to be produced, despite repeated requests and official responses acknowledging the issue.
Air Quality Now 'Poor' in Budapest, 'Dangerous' in Some Hungarian Cities
- 16 Jan 2026 9:58 AM
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A high concentration of airborne dust particles is further deteriorating air quality in several parts of Hungary, the National Public Health Centre (NNGYK) said.
Watch: Dog Rescued from Ice-Covered Danube in Budapest
- 15 Jan 2026 9:35 AM
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Hungarian firefighters faced freezing conditions on Tuesday, January 13, to rescue a dog that had fallen into icy water. The incident occurred amid a severe winter cold snap affecting much of the country.
New Car Seatbelt Rules in Hungary: Surveillance Cameras & Hefty Fines
- 9 Sep 2025 12:34 PM
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From 5 July 2025, Hungary’s traffic regulations have become stricter, extending objective liability to include failure to wear a seatbelt. Under the updated Traffic Code (KRESZ), drivers are now legally responsible for ensuring that all passengers buckle up—whether the violation is committed by the driver or anyone else in the vehicle, according to reports by Vaol.
Updated: List of Crossings Now Closed Along Austrian & Slovakian Border with Hungary
- 8 Apr 2025 6:13 AM
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Hungary's national police headquarters (ORFK) has announced the closure of some crossings along the border with Austria from midnight on Friday.
Extreme Speeders in Budapest May Soon Have Their Car Confiscated
- 14 Dec 2024 7:41 AM
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Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, on Friday said he will propose a regulation that would allow the authorities to confiscate the vehicles of motorists caught driving in the city far above the speed limit.
Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names
- 12 Feb 2024 5:23 PM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
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A third of Budapest’s 8,598 streets and squares have been renamed at least once in their history. A third of those now bear the name of a real or fictitious person, the most popular being Attila József. A look at the reasons for renaming and the issues of political memory it spotlights.
Budapest to Get HUF 300 Billion in EU Funding, to Turn Capital into “a Green, Open City of Opportunities”
- 26 Jan 2024 7:35 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
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Budapest is set to receive 300 billion forints (EUR 775.8m) in European Union development funding over the coming years, the Mayor’s Office said.
Landmark Bike Courier Road Safety Charter Signed in Budapest for Everyone's Benefit
- 8 Apr 2026 12:32 PM
- getting around
Anyone living in Budapest is familiar with the sight of delivery cyclists navigating heavy traffic or bustling pavements. While the convenience of food delivery apps like Wolt and foodora has become a staple of urban life, the rapid increase in riders has occasionally led to friction with pedestrians and motorists. As of April 1, 2026, the city has addressed these concerns by officially signing ...
Parking Puzzle in Budapest: Growing Pressure, Missing Strategy
- 25 Mar 2026 12:07 PM
- getting around
In recent years, the Budapest Municipality has prioritised the development of long-term plans and strategies in several areas of transport. However, urban road traffic has largely been left out. The road network plan amounts to little more than a single diagram, while a comprehensive parking strategy has yet to be produced, despite repeated requests and official responses acknowledging the issue.
Air Quality Now 'Poor' in Budapest, 'Dangerous' in Some Hungarian Cities
- 16 Jan 2026 9:58 AM
- getting around
A high concentration of airborne dust particles is further deteriorating air quality in several parts of Hungary, the National Public Health Centre (NNGYK) said.
Watch: Dog Rescued from Ice-Covered Danube in Budapest
- 15 Jan 2026 9:35 AM
- getting around
Hungarian firefighters faced freezing conditions on Tuesday, January 13, to rescue a dog that had fallen into icy water. The incident occurred amid a severe winter cold snap affecting much of the country.
New Car Seatbelt Rules in Hungary: Surveillance Cameras & Hefty Fines
- 9 Sep 2025 12:34 PM
- getting around
From 5 July 2025, Hungary’s traffic regulations have become stricter, extending objective liability to include failure to wear a seatbelt. Under the updated Traffic Code (KRESZ), drivers are now legally responsible for ensuring that all passengers buckle up—whether the violation is committed by the driver or anyone else in the vehicle, according to reports by Vaol.
Updated: List of Crossings Now Closed Along Austrian & Slovakian Border with Hungary
- 8 Apr 2025 6:13 AM
- getting around
Hungary's national police headquarters (ORFK) has announced the closure of some crossings along the border with Austria from midnight on Friday.
Extreme Speeders in Budapest May Soon Have Their Car Confiscated
- 14 Dec 2024 7:41 AM
- getting around
Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, on Friday said he will propose a regulation that would allow the authorities to confiscate the vehicles of motorists caught driving in the city far above the speed limit.
Expat Explainer: Poets, Politicians & Saints - Budapest’s Changing Street Names
- 12 Feb 2024 5:23 PM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- getting around
A third of Budapest’s 8,598 streets and squares have been renamed at least once in their history. A third of those now bear the name of a real or fictitious person, the most popular being Attila József. A look at the reasons for renaming and the issues of political memory it spotlights.
Budapest to Get HUF 300 Billion in EU Funding, to Turn Capital into “a Green, Open City of Opportunities”
- 26 Jan 2024 7:35 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
Budapest is set to receive 300 billion forints (EUR 775.8m) in European Union development funding over the coming years, the Mayor’s Office said.