1,332 result(s) for public area
Hungarian Court Rejects Miskolc Evictions
- 26 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Miskolc cannot mistreat residents of its “numbered streets” neighbourhood, and must make arrangements for their accommodation, the Capital Public Administrative and Labour Court declared in a ruling on Monday.
Stands Move Closer At Talks On Hungarian State Takeover Of Public Transport For Suburban Commuters
- 19 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The stands of the sides moved “much closer” at talks between the municipal council of Budapest and the national development ministry on public transport for Hungarians who commute from communities around the capital, the press departments of the two said in a joint statement.
Mayor: Budapest Agglomeration Public Transport Funded Until Feb 17
- 11 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Public transport services to the agglomeration of Budapest will operate until February 17, when the city’s new municipal budget is scheduled for approval, Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós, said. In talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in December last year it was agreed that Budapest has no obligation to finance transport in the agglomeration area, Tarlós told a press conference.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian PM Orbán - A Factor In International Politics
- 5 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative foreign affairs analyst concedes that Hungary’s Prime Minister has successfully promoted himself as an important factor in European politics, but laments the lack of a consistent foreign policy.
Now On: Bartók The Folklorist, Museum Of Music History
- 29 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Budapest Bartók Archives presents rarely shown original documents, compositional and scholarly manuscripts, letters, photos form the Hungarian Bartók Estate and some little known documents from the Kodály Archives, to give a rare insight into this exceptional musical life and work.
Budapest Intertwining Tram Network Completed
- 28 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The technical handover of the Buda intertwining tram network has been completed on December 23, 2015, for the planned deadline, so the intertwined tram traffic can start on January 16, 2016. Currently, smaller defects of the lines are being replaced and the tram drivers are being educated, and the test runs without passengers have started.
Public Transport Info & Free Parking Over Holidays
- 27 Dec 2015 3:04 AM
- getting around
As in previous years, BKK Centre for Budapest Transport provides continuous public transport services during the holidays. On New Year’s Eve, frequent services and buses with higher capacity will ensure that everyone will be able to reach their destination in Budapest. Good news about parking, as it's free-of-charge in public car parks around Budapest until 4 January 2016 (Monday morning).
Military Police Continue Securing Public Areas In Hungary
- 17 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The presence of military police will be maintained due to the threat of terrorism and they will continue securing public areas and military institutions, daily Magyar Idők said on Wednesday. Citing information from the defence ministry, the paper said military police will be present at locations where a large number of people are expected, such as transport junctions and events where many ...
Hungarian Lawmakers Pass Law On VAT Cut For New Home Building
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- property
Lawmakers approved a bill to reduce value added tax (VAT) on new-build homes from 27% to 5% between 2016 and 2019. Submitted by Economy Minister Mihály Varga and cabinet chief Antal Rogán, the law states that a 5% VAT rate applies to homes built between 2016 and 2019, mainly applying to blocks of flats built in housing parks with an area of less than 150 square meters each or to standalone homes ...
Hungarian Court Rejects Miskolc Evictions
- 26 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Miskolc cannot mistreat residents of its “numbered streets” neighbourhood, and must make arrangements for their accommodation, the Capital Public Administrative and Labour Court declared in a ruling on Monday.
Stands Move Closer At Talks On Hungarian State Takeover Of Public Transport For Suburban Commuters
- 19 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
The stands of the sides moved “much closer” at talks between the municipal council of Budapest and the national development ministry on public transport for Hungarians who commute from communities around the capital, the press departments of the two said in a joint statement.
Mayor: Budapest Agglomeration Public Transport Funded Until Feb 17
- 11 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- getting around
Public transport services to the agglomeration of Budapest will operate until February 17, when the city’s new municipal budget is scheduled for approval, Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós, said. In talks with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in December last year it was agreed that Budapest has no obligation to finance transport in the agglomeration area, Tarlós told a press conference.
Xpat Opinion: Hungarian PM Orbán - A Factor In International Politics
- 5 Jan 2016 8:00 AM
- current affairs
A conservative foreign affairs analyst concedes that Hungary’s Prime Minister has successfully promoted himself as an important factor in European politics, but laments the lack of a consistent foreign policy.
Now On: Bartók The Folklorist, Museum Of Music History
- 29 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Budapest Bartók Archives presents rarely shown original documents, compositional and scholarly manuscripts, letters, photos form the Hungarian Bartók Estate and some little known documents from the Kodály Archives, to give a rare insight into this exceptional musical life and work.
Budapest Intertwining Tram Network Completed
- 28 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- getting around
The technical handover of the Buda intertwining tram network has been completed on December 23, 2015, for the planned deadline, so the intertwined tram traffic can start on January 16, 2016. Currently, smaller defects of the lines are being replaced and the tram drivers are being educated, and the test runs without passengers have started.
Public Transport Info & Free Parking Over Holidays
- 27 Dec 2015 3:04 AM
- getting around
As in previous years, BKK Centre for Budapest Transport provides continuous public transport services during the holidays. On New Year’s Eve, frequent services and buses with higher capacity will ensure that everyone will be able to reach their destination in Budapest. Good news about parking, as it's free-of-charge in public car parks around Budapest until 4 January 2016 (Monday morning).
Military Police Continue Securing Public Areas In Hungary
- 17 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The presence of military police will be maintained due to the threat of terrorism and they will continue securing public areas and military institutions, daily Magyar Idők said on Wednesday. Citing information from the defence ministry, the paper said military police will be present at locations where a large number of people are expected, such as transport junctions and events where many ...
Hungarian Lawmakers Pass Law On VAT Cut For New Home Building
- 16 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- property
Lawmakers approved a bill to reduce value added tax (VAT) on new-build homes from 27% to 5% between 2016 and 2019. Submitted by Economy Minister Mihály Varga and cabinet chief Antal Rogán, the law states that a 5% VAT rate applies to homes built between 2016 and 2019, mainly applying to blocks of flats built in housing parks with an area of less than 150 square meters each or to standalone homes ...