328 result(s) for large cities
Modern Cities To Ensure 1,200 Bn Forints For Urban Development
- 14 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government’s Modern Cities programme will ensure a total of 1,200 billion forints (EUR 4bn) for Hungary’s largest cities, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in northern Hungary’s Eger, adding that the sum would be distributed on basis of locally made decisions. Orbán referred to an earlier practice of “experts in Budapest” deciding how to meet the needs of other cities, and said that that ...
Miklós Tamás, Former Chairman, City Taxi
- 31 Mar 2015 12:00 PM
Since 2005, I have been the Company Chairman of City Taxi, one of the most well known and popular taxi companies in Budapest. City Taxi operates as a cooperative with more than 400 taxi owners, in addition to which we work with more than 400 subcontract taxi drivers.
Regional Survey: Why Do East European Expats Stay In The West?
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Many of the Hungarian expatriates in the West originally meant to work away from home just for a few years but eventually they never return. Most of them remit money to their relatives but, paradoxically, the remittances might have a negative effect on the Hungarian economy.
Hakki Goktas, Founder & CEO at LeFood
- 5 Feb 2015 11:00 AM
Hakki started his career as a consultant at PWC and Deloitte, focusing on CRM. Before his first venture, he took senior management roles as the GM of Netbul and GM of Noktalar all focusing on internet and mobile in Turkey.
Budapest Europe’s Second Fastest-Developing Urban Economy, Study Reveals
- 29 Jan 2015 12:30 AM
- current affairs
Budapest is the second fastest-developing urban economy in Europe, making it twelfth on a list on which it occupied 201th place last year, the study ‘Global Metromonitor 2014‘, published by US thinktank Brookings Institution, reveals. The first places on the list are occupied by Eastern Asian and Turkish cities, with Istanbul being the only geographically European city among them.
Balaton Sound Festival In Hungary: First 15 For 2015
- 20 Jan 2015 8:04 AM
- entertainment
2015 is off to a strong start for fans of Balaton Sound. The organizing team just happily announced a promising line-up of event DJs, including Hardwell, Nicky Romero, Afrojack, DVBBS, Showtek and many more, already confirmed for the 4 days long beach party. In 2014 the event attracted a full house of 145 000 fans and 2015 could see just the same.
Important Information: Holiday Opening Hours @ Fox Autorent
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
"Since the early days of FOX AUTORENT, in 1988, we have continually focused our services to meet the needs of our customers. This simple philosophy, which still applies today, has helped us become one of the largest independent car rental companies in Hungary next to the major international players. Our fleet of over 300 cars has been put together to serve the differing requirements of our ...
Xpat Opinion: Sunday Shop Closure In Hungary
- 18 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
As parliament passes a bill to force most shops to close on Sundays from 15 March next year, a left-wing commentator accuses the government of targeting multinational enterprises which are more competitive than “its favourite domestic chains”.
Top 3 Must-See Cities In Hungary Outside Budapest
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Although Budapest is far the largest city and the capital of Hungary, visitors and travelers should look beyond its borders. The Hungarian countryside is not just about ‘puszta’ and Balaton lake, charming cities and towns full of culture and history welcome guests in every corner of the country. For the opening of Hungary Today’s new ‘Lifestyle” column, we have collected the three best must-see ...
Modern Cities To Ensure 1,200 Bn Forints For Urban Development
- 14 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
The government’s Modern Cities programme will ensure a total of 1,200 billion forints (EUR 4bn) for Hungary’s largest cities, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán said in northern Hungary’s Eger, adding that the sum would be distributed on basis of locally made decisions. Orbán referred to an earlier practice of “experts in Budapest” deciding how to meet the needs of other cities, and said that that ...
Miklós Tamás, Former Chairman, City Taxi
- 31 Mar 2015 12:00 PM
Since 2005, I have been the Company Chairman of City Taxi, one of the most well known and popular taxi companies in Budapest. City Taxi operates as a cooperative with more than 400 taxi owners, in addition to which we work with more than 400 subcontract taxi drivers.
Regional Survey: Why Do East European Expats Stay In The West?
- 18 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Many of the Hungarian expatriates in the West originally meant to work away from home just for a few years but eventually they never return. Most of them remit money to their relatives but, paradoxically, the remittances might have a negative effect on the Hungarian economy.
Hakki Goktas, Founder & CEO at LeFood
- 5 Feb 2015 11:00 AM
Hakki started his career as a consultant at PWC and Deloitte, focusing on CRM. Before his first venture, he took senior management roles as the GM of Netbul and GM of Noktalar all focusing on internet and mobile in Turkey.
Budapest Europe’s Second Fastest-Developing Urban Economy, Study Reveals
- 29 Jan 2015 12:30 AM
- current affairs
Budapest is the second fastest-developing urban economy in Europe, making it twelfth on a list on which it occupied 201th place last year, the study ‘Global Metromonitor 2014‘, published by US thinktank Brookings Institution, reveals. The first places on the list are occupied by Eastern Asian and Turkish cities, with Istanbul being the only geographically European city among them.
Balaton Sound Festival In Hungary: First 15 For 2015
- 20 Jan 2015 8:04 AM
- entertainment
2015 is off to a strong start for fans of Balaton Sound. The organizing team just happily announced a promising line-up of event DJs, including Hardwell, Nicky Romero, Afrojack, DVBBS, Showtek and many more, already confirmed for the 4 days long beach party. In 2014 the event attracted a full house of 145 000 fans and 2015 could see just the same.
Important Information: Holiday Opening Hours @ Fox Autorent
- 22 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- specials
"Since the early days of FOX AUTORENT, in 1988, we have continually focused our services to meet the needs of our customers. This simple philosophy, which still applies today, has helped us become one of the largest independent car rental companies in Hungary next to the major international players. Our fleet of over 300 cars has been put together to serve the differing requirements of our ...
Xpat Opinion: Sunday Shop Closure In Hungary
- 18 Dec 2014 8:00 AM
- shopping
As parliament passes a bill to force most shops to close on Sundays from 15 March next year, a left-wing commentator accuses the government of targeting multinational enterprises which are more competitive than “its favourite domestic chains”.
Top 3 Must-See Cities In Hungary Outside Budapest
- 24 Oct 2014 9:00 AM
- getting around
Although Budapest is far the largest city and the capital of Hungary, visitors and travelers should look beyond its borders. The Hungarian countryside is not just about ‘puszta’ and Balaton lake, charming cities and towns full of culture and history welcome guests in every corner of the country. For the opening of Hungary Today’s new ‘Lifestyle” column, we have collected the three best must-see ...