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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.
Hazardous Chemical Found Next to Budapest Ice Rink
- 31 Oct 2025 6:26 AM
- current affairs
The government office of Budapest has ordered "immediate measures" after the Budapest Sports Services Centre, a non-profit company owned by the municipality of Budapest, was found to have stored ammonia haphazardly next to the City Park's ice skating rink.
Updated: Budapest's Sziget Festival in Serious Trouble
- 22 Oct 2025 4:31 PM
- entertainment
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony wrote in a Facebook post this week that the future of Sziget has become uncertain, as the festival's CEO informed him that he was forced to initiate the termination of the agreement between the capital and the long running 'Island of Freedom' festival.
Rakpart Closing Weekend Events by the Danube in Budapest, 24 - 26 October
- 21 Oct 2025 1:27 PM
- getting around
As autumn settles in, Budapest’s beloved Jane Haining riverside embankment will host one final open weekend before traffic returns for the winter - with free concerts, workshops, exhibitions, games, and community activities celebrating urban life by the Danube.
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.
'Government Extortion': Budapest Will Drag Down Those Trying to Bankrupt it, Says Mayor
- 18 Sep 2025 7:09 PM
- current affairs
Budapest will drag down those trying to bankrupt it, Gergely Karacsony, the city's mayor, said on Wednesday, in response to a report published by the State Audit Office (ASZ).
Budapest Bus Fleet Comes Under Fire: Mayor Says No Risk to Public Now
- 17 Sep 2025 5:20 PM
- getting around
The safety of passengers is not at risk in any way but the many technical problems are caused mainly by the age of the bus fleet in Budapest's public transport, the city's mayor said.
Surprising Expats: Katri-Ann Malina, Permaculture Gardener & Modern-Day ‘Witch’
- 4 Sep 2025 1:21 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
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.
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.
Hazardous Chemical Found Next to Budapest Ice Rink
- 31 Oct 2025 6:26 AM
- current affairs
The government office of Budapest has ordered "immediate measures" after the Budapest Sports Services Centre, a non-profit company owned by the municipality of Budapest, was found to have stored ammonia haphazardly next to the City Park's ice skating rink.
Updated: Budapest's Sziget Festival in Serious Trouble
- 22 Oct 2025 4:31 PM
- entertainment
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony wrote in a Facebook post this week that the future of Sziget has become uncertain, as the festival's CEO informed him that he was forced to initiate the termination of the agreement between the capital and the long running 'Island of Freedom' festival.
Rakpart Closing Weekend Events by the Danube in Budapest, 24 - 26 October
- 21 Oct 2025 1:27 PM
- getting around
As autumn settles in, Budapest’s beloved Jane Haining riverside embankment will host one final open weekend before traffic returns for the winter - with free concerts, workshops, exhibitions, games, and community activities celebrating urban life by the Danube.
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.
'Government Extortion': Budapest Will Drag Down Those Trying to Bankrupt it, Says Mayor
- 18 Sep 2025 7:09 PM
- current affairs
Budapest will drag down those trying to bankrupt it, Gergely Karacsony, the city's mayor, said on Wednesday, in response to a report published by the State Audit Office (ASZ).
Budapest Bus Fleet Comes Under Fire: Mayor Says No Risk to Public Now
- 17 Sep 2025 5:20 PM
- getting around
The safety of passengers is not at risk in any way but the many technical problems are caused mainly by the age of the bus fleet in Budapest's public transport, the city's mayor said.
Surprising Expats: Katri-Ann Malina, Permaculture Gardener & Modern-Day ‘Witch’
- 4 Sep 2025 1:21 PM
This is part of a series of in-depth interviews with some of the most surprising members of the expat community in Hungary, written by Marion Merrick.
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.