104 result(s) for metropolitan opera
Budapest Fights Back Against Gov't: Sues for Return of Billion-Forint Payment
- 7 Nov 2025 7:41 AM
- finance
The Budapest city government is filing a compensation lawsuit to recover 28 billion forints (EUR 70m) "collected unlawfully" as solidarity contribution, plus interest, after the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the capital on Thursday in the case concerning the year 2023, Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, told a press conference.
Gov't Withdraws HUF 6.2 Billion from Municipal Accounts - 'Fatal Stab' to Budapest?
- 30 Oct 2025 5:50 AM
- finance
The government has withdrawn another 6.2 billion forints from the metropolitan accounts, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony said on Wednesday, adding that the move was a "fatal stab" to the city's finances.
Budapest Parking Innovation: 'Kiss & Ride' Zones & Dedicated Food Courier Waiting Areas
- 20 Oct 2025 6:24 PM
- getting around
The Corvin Quarter and Újpest district have recently received some lesser-known but highly practical upgrades: BKK, as part of the EU-funded GRETA project, has introduced the first short-term parking bays, limited to a maximum of 30 minutes, specifically designed for quick errands.
Stars' Recitals with Piano: Joseph Calleja, Opera House Budapest, 5 October
- 5 Oct 2025 7:00 PM
- classical
In the 2025/26 season, the OPERA will be organizing for the fourth time its truly exclusive concert series Stars' Recitals with Piano, dedicated to songs and arias.
The first performer in the program lineup is Maltese-born tenor Joseph Calleja, whose velvety voice has been directly compared to that of Pavarotti and Gigli.
The singer has already portrayed, among others, Don José, ...
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.
Bankruptcy Averted: Budapest Metropolitan Council's Credit Limit Raised by 20 Billion Forints
- 17 Jul 2025 8:06 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s OTP Bank has agreed to modifying its contract with the Budapest metropolitan council by raising the city's current account credit limit by 20 billion forints (EUR 49.9m), the Mayor’s Office said.
Verdi's Nabucco Opera Premiere, Margaret Island Theatre Budapest, 24 & 26 July
- 15 Jul 2025 8:51 AM
- community & culture
This season, the organisers once again welcome audiences with the grandeur of opera premieres. In keeping with their longstanding tradition, they have invited internationally acclaimed vocalists to perform the lead roles in two major productions — renowned stars who have brought Verdi’s emotionally charged Nabucco to life on the world’s most prestigious opera stages.
Police Reveal Results of Weekend Raids Around Downtown Budapest
- 3 Jun 2025 2:08 PM
- current affairs
During a complex operation in Budapest, police checked 625 people and arrested 11, the Budapest Police Headquarters announced on Tuesday on the police.hu website.
Public Transport to 'Pause' in Budapest on Friday 6 June
- 3 Jun 2025 10:33 AM
- getting around
The mayor of Budapest, Gergely Karacsony, has announced a pause in public transport services to take place on Friday as "a first warning", adding the decision was made after talks with trade unions "representing the 27,000 employees of the Budapest family … who trust in the solidarity of the capital's residents".
Budapest Fights Back Against Gov't: Sues for Return of Billion-Forint Payment
- 7 Nov 2025 7:41 AM
- finance
The Budapest city government is filing a compensation lawsuit to recover 28 billion forints (EUR 70m) "collected unlawfully" as solidarity contribution, plus interest, after the Supreme Court ruled in favour of the capital on Thursday in the case concerning the year 2023, Gergely Karacsony, the mayor of Budapest, told a press conference.
Gov't Withdraws HUF 6.2 Billion from Municipal Accounts - 'Fatal Stab' to Budapest?
- 30 Oct 2025 5:50 AM
- finance
The government has withdrawn another 6.2 billion forints from the metropolitan accounts, Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony said on Wednesday, adding that the move was a "fatal stab" to the city's finances.
Budapest Parking Innovation: 'Kiss & Ride' Zones & Dedicated Food Courier Waiting Areas
- 20 Oct 2025 6:24 PM
- getting around
The Corvin Quarter and Újpest district have recently received some lesser-known but highly practical upgrades: BKK, as part of the EU-funded GRETA project, has introduced the first short-term parking bays, limited to a maximum of 30 minutes, specifically designed for quick errands.
Stars' Recitals with Piano: Joseph Calleja, Opera House Budapest, 5 October
- 5 Oct 2025 7:00 PM
- classical
In the 2025/26 season, the OPERA will be organizing for the fourth time its truly exclusive concert series Stars' Recitals with Piano, dedicated to songs and arias.
The first performer in the program lineup is Maltese-born tenor Joseph Calleja, whose velvety voice has been directly compared to that of Pavarotti and Gigli.
The singer has already portrayed, among others, Don José, ...
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.
Bankruptcy Averted: Budapest Metropolitan Council's Credit Limit Raised by 20 Billion Forints
- 17 Jul 2025 8:06 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s OTP Bank has agreed to modifying its contract with the Budapest metropolitan council by raising the city's current account credit limit by 20 billion forints (EUR 49.9m), the Mayor’s Office said.
Verdi's Nabucco Opera Premiere, Margaret Island Theatre Budapest, 24 & 26 July
- 15 Jul 2025 8:51 AM
- community & culture
This season, the organisers once again welcome audiences with the grandeur of opera premieres. In keeping with their longstanding tradition, they have invited internationally acclaimed vocalists to perform the lead roles in two major productions — renowned stars who have brought Verdi’s emotionally charged Nabucco to life on the world’s most prestigious opera stages.
Police Reveal Results of Weekend Raids Around Downtown Budapest
- 3 Jun 2025 2:08 PM
- current affairs
During a complex operation in Budapest, police checked 625 people and arrested 11, the Budapest Police Headquarters announced on Tuesday on the police.hu website.
Public Transport to 'Pause' in Budapest on Friday 6 June
- 3 Jun 2025 10:33 AM
- getting around
The mayor of Budapest, Gergely Karacsony, has announced a pause in public transport services to take place on Friday as "a first warning", adding the decision was made after talks with trade unions "representing the 27,000 employees of the Budapest family … who trust in the solidarity of the capital's residents".