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Unions Vow No New Tesco Strike Before October
- 13 Sep 2017 8:28 AM
- current affairs
Following two days of strikes by employees of retail chain Tesco last Friday and Saturday, talks on wages and workforce numbers between management and workersʼ unions are set to continue at the beginning of October, with unions promising no further stoppages will occur until then.
Jewish Cultural Festival Budapest, Now On Until 14 September
- 11 Sep 2017 8:38 AM
- community & culture
The 20th Jewish Cultural Festival is being held in seven venues in Budapest. This festival, which was until last year known as the Jewish Summer Festival, presents the values centuries of close contact between Hungarians and Jews have brought to this country, András Heisler, leader of the Federation of Jewish Communities in Hungary (Mazsihisz), said.
Escape From Budapest to Shangri-La Hotel In Bangkok: A Tropical City Resort
- 4 Sep 2017 8:59 AM
- travel
An oasis of tranquillity, relaxation and luxury in the heart of Bangkok city, the Shangri-La Hotel opened its doors to guests here back in August 1986. It’s prime location on the famous Chao Phraya River, the “River of Kings,” has contributed to its rapid popularity as a city-resort welcoming a wide range of guests - including business travelers, tourists, and meeting and incentive groups.
Jean Bowcott, Former General Manager, Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
- 15 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
Hospitality has always been my passion. When I was in school I worked at a local hotel to earn extra money as my pocket money did not go far enough! I got bored very easily so just loved the fact that working in a hotel every day/ every shift was different and you never knew what the next day would bring. That led me to decide to have a career in Hospitality and train in Hotel & Catering ...
Extra Public Transport Services To Sziget
- 8 Aug 2017 2:00 AM
- getting around
BKK Budapest Transport Centre, 'the mobility manager of the Hungarian capital', provides higher frequency services on suburban railway line H5, on tram line 6 between 9-16 August. It also operates vehicles with bigger passenger capacity on night lines 901 and 918, and operates special dedicated boat services, all to provide better access for Sziget visitors to the festival venue.
Extreme Heat Continues In Hungary
- 3 Aug 2017 11:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s national weather service has warned that daytime highs would continue to hover around 34-38 degrees Celsius over the next few days. The public health authority issued a heat alert for the whole country until Friday midnight.
Police Alerted To Bomb Threat Affecting Internationaltrain Services
- 20 Jul 2017 8:40 AM
- getting around
Hungarian police have started searching international trains after receiving a bomb threat by phone. According to a statement on the police website, a male caller said he had placed bombs on international trains in Hungary. Instructed by the police, national railway company MÁV stopped 18 trains in the country and asked passengers to leave carriages while police conducted bomb searches.
New Website To Remember 1956 Heroes
- 13 Jun 2017 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Imre Nagy, his fellow martyrs and other heroes of the 1956 Uprising will be commemorated this Friday at a large-scale festival organised by pro-Fidesz website PestiSrácok, chief editor and organiser Gergely Huth told state TV channel M1 on Monday morning.
No Traffic On Liberty Bridge For Four Weekends In Summer
- 9 Jun 2017 12:42 PM
- getting around
Budapestʼs Liberty Bridge (Szabadság híd) will be closed to vehicles and trams for four weekends during this summer in order to enable cyclists and pedestrians to take the bridge over, Deputy Mayor Alexandra Szalay-Bobrovniczky said on Friday, according to reports.
Unions Vow No New Tesco Strike Before October
- 13 Sep 2017 8:28 AM
- current affairs
Following two days of strikes by employees of retail chain Tesco last Friday and Saturday, talks on wages and workforce numbers between management and workersʼ unions are set to continue at the beginning of October, with unions promising no further stoppages will occur until then.
Jewish Cultural Festival Budapest, Now On Until 14 September
- 11 Sep 2017 8:38 AM
- community & culture
The 20th Jewish Cultural Festival is being held in seven venues in Budapest. This festival, which was until last year known as the Jewish Summer Festival, presents the values centuries of close contact between Hungarians and Jews have brought to this country, András Heisler, leader of the Federation of Jewish Communities in Hungary (Mazsihisz), said.
Escape From Budapest to Shangri-La Hotel In Bangkok: A Tropical City Resort
- 4 Sep 2017 8:59 AM
- travel
An oasis of tranquillity, relaxation and luxury in the heart of Bangkok city, the Shangri-La Hotel opened its doors to guests here back in August 1986. It’s prime location on the famous Chao Phraya River, the “River of Kings,” has contributed to its rapid popularity as a city-resort welcoming a wide range of guests - including business travelers, tourists, and meeting and incentive groups.
Jean Bowcott, Former General Manager, Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge
- 15 Aug 2017 12:00 PM
Hospitality has always been my passion. When I was in school I worked at a local hotel to earn extra money as my pocket money did not go far enough! I got bored very easily so just loved the fact that working in a hotel every day/ every shift was different and you never knew what the next day would bring. That led me to decide to have a career in Hospitality and train in Hotel & Catering ...
Extra Public Transport Services To Sziget
- 8 Aug 2017 2:00 AM
- getting around
BKK Budapest Transport Centre, 'the mobility manager of the Hungarian capital', provides higher frequency services on suburban railway line H5, on tram line 6 between 9-16 August. It also operates vehicles with bigger passenger capacity on night lines 901 and 918, and operates special dedicated boat services, all to provide better access for Sziget visitors to the festival venue.
Extreme Heat Continues In Hungary
- 3 Aug 2017 11:40 AM
- current affairs
Hungary’s national weather service has warned that daytime highs would continue to hover around 34-38 degrees Celsius over the next few days. The public health authority issued a heat alert for the whole country until Friday midnight.
Police Alerted To Bomb Threat Affecting Internationaltrain Services
- 20 Jul 2017 8:40 AM
- getting around
Hungarian police have started searching international trains after receiving a bomb threat by phone. According to a statement on the police website, a male caller said he had placed bombs on international trains in Hungary. Instructed by the police, national railway company MÁV stopped 18 trains in the country and asked passengers to leave carriages while police conducted bomb searches.
New Website To Remember 1956 Heroes
- 13 Jun 2017 1:00 AM
- community & culture
Imre Nagy, his fellow martyrs and other heroes of the 1956 Uprising will be commemorated this Friday at a large-scale festival organised by pro-Fidesz website PestiSrácok, chief editor and organiser Gergely Huth told state TV channel M1 on Monday morning.
No Traffic On Liberty Bridge For Four Weekends In Summer
- 9 Jun 2017 12:42 PM
- getting around
Budapestʼs Liberty Bridge (Szabadság híd) will be closed to vehicles and trams for four weekends during this summer in order to enable cyclists and pedestrians to take the bridge over, Deputy Mayor Alexandra Szalay-Bobrovniczky said on Friday, according to reports.