702 result(s) for local mayor
Fire Destroys Buses & Disrupts Downtown Budapest
- 14 Aug 2025 9:52 AM
- getting around
A castle bus was destroyed by fire in downtown Budapest on Wednesday, and a second bus caught fire on Thursday. Despite the fires and disruption to the downtown area, "nobody was injured", public transport company BKV announced.
Savaria Carnival, Szombathely, 21 - 24 August
- 11 Aug 2025 4:35 PM
- community & culture
Szombathely, in western Hungary, will once again turn back the clock this summer as it hosts the 24th Savaria Historical Carnival from 21 to 24 August. The four-day event will see the city’s streets filled with Roman legions, medieval merchants, baroque nobles, and a host of other historical figures from across the centuries.
Budapest Recreation Boost: Huge Development Planned for Óbuda Island
- 8 Aug 2025 11:49 AM
- property
A large-scale development encompassing sports and cultural facilities is being planned for the southern end of the Óbuda Island in Budapest.
Ruszwurm Shutdown: Historic Pastry Shop in Budapest Forced to Close
- 7 Aug 2025 12:32 PM
- food & drink
One of Hungary’s oldest and most iconic confectioneries, Ruszwurm Cukrászda, has officially closed after a long-running legal battle with the local government. The District I Municipality of Budapest reclaimed the Buda Castle property earlier this week, ending a dispute that spanned more than 15 years.
Veszprém & Bakony-Balaton Named European Region of Sport for 2026
- 5 Aug 2025 9:38 AM
- sport
Veszprém and the surrounding Bakony-Balaton region have been awarded the title of European Region of Sport 2026, the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 Zrt. announced.
Ancestors Days: Celebrating Hungary’s Ancient Heritage, 8 - 10 August
- 5 Aug 2025 9:13 AM
- community & culture
Ancestors Day, one of Hungary’s largest heritage festivals, will once again take place in the southern village of Bugac from August 8 to 10. The three-day event will feature horseback archery, traditional strength sports, cultural exhibitions, and family-friendly programmes.
New Budapest Buses Arrive: City Takes Delivery of Mercedes Citaro Vehicles
- 4 Aug 2025 4:14 PM
- getting around
Budapest public transport company BKK has announced on Thursday it has taken delivery of 25 articulated Mercedes Citaro diesel buses.
Bartok Legacy to Boost Hungary-Romania Cultural Ties in New HUF 753 Million Project
- 23 Jul 2025 11:04 AM
- community & culture
Hungary and Romania are launching a cross-border joint cultural project focusing on the legacy of Hungarian composer Bela Bartok with European Union support, Zoltan Nogradi, the mayor of Morahalom, in southern Hungary said.
Budapest Ranked Among 'Most Innovative Cities in World'
- 21 Jul 2025 12:44 PM
- getting around
Budapest was listed among the 50 most innovative cities of the world at the Bloomberg Philantropies 2025 Mayors Challenge competitions, City Hall said.
Fire Destroys Buses & Disrupts Downtown Budapest
- 14 Aug 2025 9:52 AM
- getting around
A castle bus was destroyed by fire in downtown Budapest on Wednesday, and a second bus caught fire on Thursday. Despite the fires and disruption to the downtown area, "nobody was injured", public transport company BKV announced.
Savaria Carnival, Szombathely, 21 - 24 August
- 11 Aug 2025 4:35 PM
- community & culture
Szombathely, in western Hungary, will once again turn back the clock this summer as it hosts the 24th Savaria Historical Carnival from 21 to 24 August. The four-day event will see the city’s streets filled with Roman legions, medieval merchants, baroque nobles, and a host of other historical figures from across the centuries.
Budapest Recreation Boost: Huge Development Planned for Óbuda Island
- 8 Aug 2025 11:49 AM
- property
A large-scale development encompassing sports and cultural facilities is being planned for the southern end of the Óbuda Island in Budapest.
Ruszwurm Shutdown: Historic Pastry Shop in Budapest Forced to Close
- 7 Aug 2025 12:32 PM
- food & drink
One of Hungary’s oldest and most iconic confectioneries, Ruszwurm Cukrászda, has officially closed after a long-running legal battle with the local government. The District I Municipality of Budapest reclaimed the Buda Castle property earlier this week, ending a dispute that spanned more than 15 years.
Veszprém & Bakony-Balaton Named European Region of Sport for 2026
- 5 Aug 2025 9:38 AM
- sport
Veszprém and the surrounding Bakony-Balaton region have been awarded the title of European Region of Sport 2026, the Veszprém-Balaton 2023 Zrt. announced.
Ancestors Days: Celebrating Hungary’s Ancient Heritage, 8 - 10 August
- 5 Aug 2025 9:13 AM
- community & culture
Ancestors Day, one of Hungary’s largest heritage festivals, will once again take place in the southern village of Bugac from August 8 to 10. The three-day event will feature horseback archery, traditional strength sports, cultural exhibitions, and family-friendly programmes.
New Budapest Buses Arrive: City Takes Delivery of Mercedes Citaro Vehicles
- 4 Aug 2025 4:14 PM
- getting around
Budapest public transport company BKK has announced on Thursday it has taken delivery of 25 articulated Mercedes Citaro diesel buses.
Bartok Legacy to Boost Hungary-Romania Cultural Ties in New HUF 753 Million Project
- 23 Jul 2025 11:04 AM
- community & culture
Hungary and Romania are launching a cross-border joint cultural project focusing on the legacy of Hungarian composer Bela Bartok with European Union support, Zoltan Nogradi, the mayor of Morahalom, in southern Hungary said.
Budapest Ranked Among 'Most Innovative Cities in World'
- 21 Jul 2025 12:44 PM
- getting around
Budapest was listed among the 50 most innovative cities of the world at the Bloomberg Philantropies 2025 Mayors Challenge competitions, City Hall said.