333 result(s) for karácsony for mayor
'Hijacking' Attempt by Budapest Mayor of Celebration on Day of New National Assembly in Hungary?
- 4 May 2026 3:52 PM
- current affairs
Peter Magyar, leader of the election-winning Tisza Party and prime minister-elect, said that it was harmful and impolite that Budapest's mayor Gergely Karácsony is "hijacking" a celebration on May 9, the day when the new national assembly is formed, by organising a celebration concert the day before.
JazzFest Budapest to Feature International Stars, Nearly 200 Performers
- 4 May 2026 2:44 PM
- entertainment
The JazzFest Budapest festival, to be held between June 27 and July 5, will feature nearly 200 musicians including stars such as Al di Meola, Pat Metheny, Marcus Miller and Charles Lloyd, organisers told a press conference on Thursday.
Folk Music Community in Hungary Mourns Sebo
- 28 Apr 2026 7:12 AM
- community & culture
Tributes poured in from across Hungary's cultural scene after Ferenc Sebő, the Kossuth Prize-winning performer, composer, and co-founder of the dance house movement, died on Monday at the age of 79.
Contactless Payment Rolled Out Across All Budapest Metro Lines
- 23 Apr 2026 6:11 AM
- getting around
Contactless payment terminals began operating across all metro lines in Budapest on Wednesday, marking a major step forward in modernising the capital’s public transport system.
Reprieve for Budapest's Financial Health - Can Bankruptcy be Avoided?
- 22 Apr 2026 5:44 PM
- finance
The Hungarian State Treasury has granted the capital a temporary reprieve from its solidarity contribution payments until mid-June. This decision provides Budapest with much-needed short-term financial breathing room as it continues to navigate a protracted dispute regarding the levy.
Why Child Protection Law in Hungary Violates EU Legislation - CJEU
- 22 Apr 2026 12:23 PM
- current affairs
The decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union has made it clear that the so-called child protection law in reality aimed at inciting hate on a systemic level, Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook, commenting on the CJEU decision issued on Tuesday.
Major Warns Budapest Could Fail to Pay May Wages of City Staff
- 15 Apr 2026 12:32 PM
- current affairs
Budapest will be unable to pay salaries in May if the Hungarian State Treasury continues its practice of seizing the city's current account in April under the so-called solidarity contribution scheme, Gergely Karácsony, the city's mayor, told a press conference on Tuesday.
Orbán Ousted: Tisza Wins Supermajority in Hungary - Swift International Reaction
- 14 Apr 2026 7:20 AM
- current affairs
Tisza has won convincingly, with 138 seats in Hungary’s 199-seat parliament, securing a two-thirds supermajority. Fidesz falls to 55 seats, and will serve as the main opposition party. DK failed to win a single seat, and Klára Dobrev resigned as party leader.
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 ...
'Hijacking' Attempt by Budapest Mayor of Celebration on Day of New National Assembly in Hungary?
- 4 May 2026 3:52 PM
- current affairs
Peter Magyar, leader of the election-winning Tisza Party and prime minister-elect, said that it was harmful and impolite that Budapest's mayor Gergely Karácsony is "hijacking" a celebration on May 9, the day when the new national assembly is formed, by organising a celebration concert the day before.
JazzFest Budapest to Feature International Stars, Nearly 200 Performers
- 4 May 2026 2:44 PM
- entertainment
The JazzFest Budapest festival, to be held between June 27 and July 5, will feature nearly 200 musicians including stars such as Al di Meola, Pat Metheny, Marcus Miller and Charles Lloyd, organisers told a press conference on Thursday.
Folk Music Community in Hungary Mourns Sebo
- 28 Apr 2026 7:12 AM
- community & culture
Tributes poured in from across Hungary's cultural scene after Ferenc Sebő, the Kossuth Prize-winning performer, composer, and co-founder of the dance house movement, died on Monday at the age of 79.
Contactless Payment Rolled Out Across All Budapest Metro Lines
- 23 Apr 2026 6:11 AM
- getting around
Contactless payment terminals began operating across all metro lines in Budapest on Wednesday, marking a major step forward in modernising the capital’s public transport system.
Reprieve for Budapest's Financial Health - Can Bankruptcy be Avoided?
- 22 Apr 2026 5:44 PM
- finance
The Hungarian State Treasury has granted the capital a temporary reprieve from its solidarity contribution payments until mid-June. This decision provides Budapest with much-needed short-term financial breathing room as it continues to navigate a protracted dispute regarding the levy.
Why Child Protection Law in Hungary Violates EU Legislation - CJEU
- 22 Apr 2026 12:23 PM
- current affairs
The decision of the Court of Justice of the European Union has made it clear that the so-called child protection law in reality aimed at inciting hate on a systemic level, Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook, commenting on the CJEU decision issued on Tuesday.
Major Warns Budapest Could Fail to Pay May Wages of City Staff
- 15 Apr 2026 12:32 PM
- current affairs
Budapest will be unable to pay salaries in May if the Hungarian State Treasury continues its practice of seizing the city's current account in April under the so-called solidarity contribution scheme, Gergely Karácsony, the city's mayor, told a press conference on Tuesday.
Orbán Ousted: Tisza Wins Supermajority in Hungary - Swift International Reaction
- 14 Apr 2026 7:20 AM
- current affairs
Tisza has won convincingly, with 138 seats in Hungary’s 199-seat parliament, securing a two-thirds supermajority. Fidesz falls to 55 seats, and will serve as the main opposition party. DK failed to win a single seat, and Klára Dobrev resigned as party leader.
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 ...