88 result(s) for metropolitan council
Lower Danube Embankment Road Reopened for Traffic on Sunday After Flood in Budapest
- 2 Jan 2024 12:06 PM
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The lower embankment of the River Danube will be reopened for traffic on both sides from Sunday, following the recent flooding of the river, the Budapest Metropolitan Office said.
"Most Scenic Walking Route in World Could be from Basilica to Castle' - Budapest Mayor
- 9 Aug 2023 11:53 AM
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Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony on Tuesday demanded the return of “public areas seized from the metropolitan council in an unconstitutional manner”, following a court ruling in his administration’s favour.
Budapest Soon To Be 150
- 18 Apr 2023 1:37 PM
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By Mark Higgie for Xpatloop.com. The Hungarian capital will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Pest, Buda and Obuda – on 17 November 1873 – much happier than during its two earlier big birthdays.
Taxi Drivers to Be Banned From Budapest Castle District If They Flout Rules
- 30 Mar 2023 5:11 AM
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The City Assembly approved a proposal to ban taxi drivers who flout the rules from Budapest’s Castle District for six months.
Free Travel on Budapest Public Transport Extended for Ukrainian Refugees
- 30 Aug 2022 8:55 AM
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The possibility of free travel on Budapest public transport has been extended for Ukrainian refugees until December 31 this year, Budapest transport centre BKK said on Monday.
Budapest Turns to Top Court Over Central Squares 'Taken Away' From City, Says Mayor
- 21 Jul 2022 8:58 AM
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Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, said on Tuesday that the metropolitan council will turn to the Constitutional Court over the issue of public squares having been “taken away” from the city.
5th District Council Says Budapest is “Irresponsible & Careless Owner“ of Key Squares
- 17 Jun 2022 8:58 AM
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- current affairs
The metropolitan council is an “irresponsible and careless owner” of Podmaniczky and Vörösmarty Squares, and Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony “should not be surprised” that the central government wants to take over the management of these parts of downtown Budapest, the Fidesz-run fifth district council has said.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Delegation Holds Talks in Budapest
- 6 May 2022 6:14 AM
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- current affairs
A delegation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Director-General of Swiss-based charitable international humanitarian organisation Terre des Hommes, Barbara Hintermann, had talks with Deputy Mayor of Budapest Ambrus Kiss and his team at City Hall on Wednesday.
Some 10,000 Refugees Arrived from Ukraine to Hungary on Monday, Says Police
- 30 Mar 2022 8:45 AM
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- current affairs
Fully 5,156 people crossed into Hungary directly from Ukraine on Monday, while another 4,741 who crossed from Romania said they had come from Ukraine, the national police headquarters said.
Lower Danube Embankment Road Reopened for Traffic on Sunday After Flood in Budapest
- 2 Jan 2024 12:06 PM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
The lower embankment of the River Danube will be reopened for traffic on both sides from Sunday, following the recent flooding of the river, the Budapest Metropolitan Office said.
"Most Scenic Walking Route in World Could be from Basilica to Castle' - Budapest Mayor
- 9 Aug 2023 11:53 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony on Tuesday demanded the return of “public areas seized from the metropolitan council in an unconstitutional manner”, following a court ruling in his administration’s favour.
Budapest Soon To Be 150
- 18 Apr 2023 1:37 PM
- getting around
By Mark Higgie for Xpatloop.com. The Hungarian capital will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the unification of Pest, Buda and Obuda – on 17 November 1873 – much happier than during its two earlier big birthdays.
Taxi Drivers to Be Banned From Budapest Castle District If They Flout Rules
- 30 Mar 2023 5:11 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
The City Assembly approved a proposal to ban taxi drivers who flout the rules from Budapest’s Castle District for six months.
Free Travel on Budapest Public Transport Extended for Ukrainian Refugees
- 30 Aug 2022 8:55 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- getting around
The possibility of free travel on Budapest public transport has been extended for Ukrainian refugees until December 31 this year, Budapest transport centre BKK said on Monday.
Budapest Turns to Top Court Over Central Squares 'Taken Away' From City, Says Mayor
- 21 Jul 2022 8:58 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Gergely Karácsony, the mayor of Budapest, said on Tuesday that the metropolitan council will turn to the Constitutional Court over the issue of public squares having been “taken away” from the city.
5th District Council Says Budapest is “Irresponsible & Careless Owner“ of Key Squares
- 17 Jun 2022 8:58 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The metropolitan council is an “irresponsible and careless owner” of Podmaniczky and Vörösmarty Squares, and Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony “should not be surprised” that the central government wants to take over the management of these parts of downtown Budapest, the Fidesz-run fifth district council has said.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Delegation Holds Talks in Budapest
- 6 May 2022 6:14 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
A delegation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the Director-General of Swiss-based charitable international humanitarian organisation Terre des Hommes, Barbara Hintermann, had talks with Deputy Mayor of Budapest Ambrus Kiss and his team at City Hall on Wednesday.
Some 10,000 Refugees Arrived from Ukraine to Hungary on Monday, Says Police
- 30 Mar 2022 8:45 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
Fully 5,156 people crossed into Hungary directly from Ukraine on Monday, while another 4,741 who crossed from Romania said they had come from Ukraine, the national police headquarters said.

















