748 result(s) for mayor of budapest
New Huge Protest in Budapest - 'Tough Autumn' Ahead for Hungarian Politics
- 3 Sep 2025 9:32 AM
- current affairs
Autumn will be "tough" in Hungarian domestic politics, independent lawmaker Akos Hadhazy said in Budapest on Tuesday, at a demonstration demanding the withdrawal of amendments to the law on the freedom of assembly, and against the adoption of the law on the transparency of public life.
Minority Report: Educating Roma Intellectuals in Hungary
- 1 Sep 2025 12:59 PM
- community & culture
Roma can only become middle-class if backed by an intellectual class, Attila Sztojka, the state secretary for relations with the Roma minority, said at a ceremonial event on Saturday. "While other countries are still looking for excuses, Hungary has set an example for Europe, since here we are raising a new group of Roma intellectuals" true to its roots, he said.
Fresh Inspection of Budapest Buses Reveals Dangerous Deficiencies - Low % Fit for Duty
- 22 Aug 2025 2:39 PM
- getting around
The government's recent inspection of BKV buses has revealed worrying and dangerous deficiencies, the Budapest Metropolitan Government Office told MTI today.
Hungary's Birthday 'Raises Hope of Rebirth of Our Country', Says Budapest Mayor
- 21 Aug 2025 8:57 AM
- current affairs
This year, Hungary's birthday is also raising hopes of the rebirth of the country, and "the wish to found our country anew is awakened in many of us," Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook.
Updated: Budapest Mayor Questioned as a Suspect Linked to Budapest Pride
- 15 Aug 2025 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, has been questioned as a suspect in connection with the organisation of the Budapest Pride event in Budapest.
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.
Budafok Champagne & Wine Festival, 5 - 7 September
- 11 Aug 2025 5:41 PM
- food & drink
From 5 to 7 September, Budafok-Tétény will once again host its long-running Champagne & Wine Festival – now in its 35th year – offering a mix of wine, champagne, food, music, and cultural programmes. Entry is free, and visitors are welcome to drop in for any part of the three-day celebration.
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.
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.
New Huge Protest in Budapest - 'Tough Autumn' Ahead for Hungarian Politics
- 3 Sep 2025 9:32 AM
- current affairs
Autumn will be "tough" in Hungarian domestic politics, independent lawmaker Akos Hadhazy said in Budapest on Tuesday, at a demonstration demanding the withdrawal of amendments to the law on the freedom of assembly, and against the adoption of the law on the transparency of public life.
Minority Report: Educating Roma Intellectuals in Hungary
- 1 Sep 2025 12:59 PM
- community & culture
Roma can only become middle-class if backed by an intellectual class, Attila Sztojka, the state secretary for relations with the Roma minority, said at a ceremonial event on Saturday. "While other countries are still looking for excuses, Hungary has set an example for Europe, since here we are raising a new group of Roma intellectuals" true to its roots, he said.
Fresh Inspection of Budapest Buses Reveals Dangerous Deficiencies - Low % Fit for Duty
- 22 Aug 2025 2:39 PM
- getting around
The government's recent inspection of BKV buses has revealed worrying and dangerous deficiencies, the Budapest Metropolitan Government Office told MTI today.
Hungary's Birthday 'Raises Hope of Rebirth of Our Country', Says Budapest Mayor
- 21 Aug 2025 8:57 AM
- current affairs
This year, Hungary's birthday is also raising hopes of the rebirth of the country, and "the wish to found our country anew is awakened in many of us," Budapest Mayor Gergely Karacsony said on Facebook.
Updated: Budapest Mayor Questioned as a Suspect Linked to Budapest Pride
- 15 Aug 2025 7:59 AM
- current affairs
Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, has been questioned as a suspect in connection with the organisation of the Budapest Pride event in Budapest.
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.
Budafok Champagne & Wine Festival, 5 - 7 September
- 11 Aug 2025 5:41 PM
- food & drink
From 5 to 7 September, Budafok-Tétény will once again host its long-running Champagne & Wine Festival – now in its 35th year – offering a mix of wine, champagne, food, music, and cultural programmes. Entry is free, and visitors are welcome to drop in for any part of the three-day celebration.
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.
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.