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Opposition Parties Call For Free Public Transport During Smog Alerts
- 26 Jan 2017 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has joined calls by other opposition parties to make use of public transport free of charge during smog alerts. The Budapest arm of the Socialists said that car registration certificates should be valid for use on public transport or travel should be made completely free of charge in times of smog.
Budapest Approves Final 2024 Olympic Locations, Opposition Slams Mayor
- 26 Jan 2017 3:00 AM
- sport
The Budapest assembly on Wednesday approved the final proposal on locations selected under the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics. Budapest’s mayor, István Tarlós, has failed to discuss proposals concerning renovating the third metro line or handling the capital’s current smog problem, a Socialist representative said. Budapest assembly approves final 2024 Olympic locations.
Hungarian Short Film Sing Shortlisted For 2017 Academy Award
- 25 Jan 2017 7:52 AM
- entertainment
Hungarian short film Sing by Kristóf Deák has been shortlisted for this year’s Academy Award, the American Academy of Motion Picture Art and Sciences announced in Los Angeles.
Air Quality Deteriorates Throughout Hungary
- 24 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The quality of the air deteriorated further in Hungary on Monday according to the latest figures of the National Public Health Centre (OKK). Smog alert has been ordered in more places. In Budapest, among others, traffic restrictions were introduced.
Transparency International Video Accuses Trump, Orbán Of Nepotism
- 23 Jan 2017 8:30 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán makes an appearance alongside several other world leaders suspected of nepotism in a video released by anti-corruption organization Transparency International. The video, which highlights American President Donald Trump’s recent appointment of his son-in-law as senior White House adviser, cites Orbán as another example of “how leaders in highly corrupt countries around ...
Anti-Olympic Bid Campaign Thriving
- 23 Jan 2017 8:20 AM
- sport
As of Sunday afternoon some 35,000 signatures had been collected at the stands of the Momentum Movement for a referendum about Budapest hosting the 2024 Olympics, press officer Gergõ Papp told Index.
Smog Alert In Budapest
- 23 Jan 2017 8:06 AM
- current affairs
Budapest Mayor István Tarlós on Sunday lifted a smog alert in the capital after weather conditions had improved, the mayor’s office said. According to the Budapest Mayor’s Office, the average result of particulate matter (PM10) exceeded the information threshold on Saturday and early Sunday. “Information threshold means that a level of air pollution is reached or exceeded.
Etyek Winter Picnic, 21 January
- 19 Jan 2017 7:28 AM
- food & drink
Flavours of Winter on Gasztrosétány - Pork roasting from 9 am. Wine tasting, food specialities, mulled wine making contest, craftsmen’s market and a lot of other exciting programs.
Fungarian: Piroska
- 18 Jan 2017 10:00 AM
- community & culture
January 18 is Piroska’s nameday in the Hungarian calendar. It is one of the most beautiful sounding names in Hungarian. Its association only with Little Red Riding Hood is misleading tough. While the Grimm’s tale heroine got her name in translation because of her red hood, the name Piroska actually originates from the Latin Prisca meaning venerable, ancient and the English equivalent would be ...
Opposition Parties Call For Free Public Transport During Smog Alerts
- 26 Jan 2017 9:10 AM
- current affairs
The opposition Socialist Party has joined calls by other opposition parties to make use of public transport free of charge during smog alerts. The Budapest arm of the Socialists said that car registration certificates should be valid for use on public transport or travel should be made completely free of charge in times of smog.
Budapest Approves Final 2024 Olympic Locations, Opposition Slams Mayor
- 26 Jan 2017 3:00 AM
- sport
The Budapest assembly on Wednesday approved the final proposal on locations selected under the Hungarian capital’s bid to host the 2024 Olympics. Budapest’s mayor, István Tarlós, has failed to discuss proposals concerning renovating the third metro line or handling the capital’s current smog problem, a Socialist representative said. Budapest assembly approves final 2024 Olympic locations.
Hungarian Short Film Sing Shortlisted For 2017 Academy Award
- 25 Jan 2017 7:52 AM
- entertainment
Hungarian short film Sing by Kristóf Deák has been shortlisted for this year’s Academy Award, the American Academy of Motion Picture Art and Sciences announced in Los Angeles.
Air Quality Deteriorates Throughout Hungary
- 24 Jan 2017 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The quality of the air deteriorated further in Hungary on Monday according to the latest figures of the National Public Health Centre (OKK). Smog alert has been ordered in more places. In Budapest, among others, traffic restrictions were introduced.
Transparency International Video Accuses Trump, Orbán Of Nepotism
- 23 Jan 2017 8:30 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán makes an appearance alongside several other world leaders suspected of nepotism in a video released by anti-corruption organization Transparency International. The video, which highlights American President Donald Trump’s recent appointment of his son-in-law as senior White House adviser, cites Orbán as another example of “how leaders in highly corrupt countries around ...
Anti-Olympic Bid Campaign Thriving
- 23 Jan 2017 8:20 AM
- sport
As of Sunday afternoon some 35,000 signatures had been collected at the stands of the Momentum Movement for a referendum about Budapest hosting the 2024 Olympics, press officer Gergõ Papp told Index.
Smog Alert In Budapest
- 23 Jan 2017 8:06 AM
- current affairs
Budapest Mayor István Tarlós on Sunday lifted a smog alert in the capital after weather conditions had improved, the mayor’s office said. According to the Budapest Mayor’s Office, the average result of particulate matter (PM10) exceeded the information threshold on Saturday and early Sunday. “Information threshold means that a level of air pollution is reached or exceeded.
Etyek Winter Picnic, 21 January
- 19 Jan 2017 7:28 AM
- food & drink
Flavours of Winter on Gasztrosétány - Pork roasting from 9 am. Wine tasting, food specialities, mulled wine making contest, craftsmen’s market and a lot of other exciting programs.
Fungarian: Piroska
- 18 Jan 2017 10:00 AM
- community & culture
January 18 is Piroska’s nameday in the Hungarian calendar. It is one of the most beautiful sounding names in Hungarian. Its association only with Little Red Riding Hood is misleading tough. While the Grimm’s tale heroine got her name in translation because of her red hood, the name Piroska actually originates from the Latin Prisca meaning venerable, ancient and the English equivalent would be ...