721 result(s) for public areas
Balaton: Hungarian Hospitals Driven To The Brink Of Bankruptcy
- 11 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The Association of Hungarian Hospitals and Clinics was founded in 2009 to ensure that public health facilities operated by local and county governments at the time were properly funded both on a local as well as a state level, and to advocate for health care reform. Dr. Peter Balaton is its general secretary.
Transport Services In Budapest During Holiday & End Of Year
- 24 Dec 2013 8:01 AM
- getting around
As in previous years, BKK Centre for Budapest Transport provides continuous public transport services during the holidays. On 24 December 2013 after 16:00 regular daytime services, such as metros, trams and trolleybuses stop running and night buses will start operating with less frequency than during the daytime. On New Year’s Eve, substantially more frequent services and buses with higher ...
Budapest Airport Signs Historic Agreement With BKK
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The leaders of Budapest Airport and the Budapest Transport Center (BKK) have signed a historic cooperation agreement that aims to improve all areas of ground transportation services to and from the airport. The document brings ground transportation services in line with the changes that have taken place in recent months in the city of Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: Economist’s Refreshingly Balanced Report On The Homeless In Hungary
- 13 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Readers of this blog are familiar with my frequent responses to biased or factually incorrect coverage of Hungary in the international press. It’s my duty to push back, especially when the reporting is particularly flimsy or one-sided.
Széll Kálmán Tér In Budapest To Be Renovated
- 12 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest will carry out a Ft 4.8 billion renovation of Széll Kálmán tér, the former Moszkva tér, the city council decided yesterday. Council unanimously approved a proposal on a public procurement tender for the work.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Approach To Homelessness
- 29 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Homelessness in Hungary is back in the news. Recently, the municipal government of Budapest approved a local ordinance that prohibits so-called “habitual living” in certain designated areas of the capital – mostly Budapest’s world heritage sites and parts of downtown.
Aliens In Budapest - Alessandro & Jacopo From 2 Spaghi
- 29 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : Two years ago, three Italian guys decided to leave the shadow of Milan's Cathedral behind to bring fresh Italian pastas to Gozsdu-udvar. Alessandro, Jacopo and Matteo have tons of parmesan, their grandmothers' recipes, and the good old Italian spirit to offer. Last, but not least, they have tasty pastas capable of ...
Budapest City Council Bans Homeless From Public Areas
- 15 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest city council on Thursday banned the homeless from living in underpasses, playgrounds, bus and tram stops and other public areas. The 21 Fidesz and Jobbik members supported the proposal, while the 12 Socialist Party and Dialogue for Hungary councillors opposed it.
Hungary’s Minister Pintér: It Is Possible To Provide Twice As Many Places For The Homeless
- 15 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
If needed, the Ministry of Interior is ready to double the number of the places available for homeless people. Currently there are 10 thousand places ready to be used by those in need but there will be no underpasses opened. – said Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér in an interview. He also touched upon the changes in public employment, the preparation of the law enforcement organizations for the ...
Balaton: Hungarian Hospitals Driven To The Brink Of Bankruptcy
- 11 Jan 2014 8:00 AM
- health & wellness
The Association of Hungarian Hospitals and Clinics was founded in 2009 to ensure that public health facilities operated by local and county governments at the time were properly funded both on a local as well as a state level, and to advocate for health care reform. Dr. Peter Balaton is its general secretary.
Transport Services In Budapest During Holiday & End Of Year
- 24 Dec 2013 8:01 AM
- getting around
As in previous years, BKK Centre for Budapest Transport provides continuous public transport services during the holidays. On 24 December 2013 after 16:00 regular daytime services, such as metros, trams and trolleybuses stop running and night buses will start operating with less frequency than during the daytime. On New Year’s Eve, substantially more frequent services and buses with higher ...
Budapest Airport Signs Historic Agreement With BKK
- 16 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
The leaders of Budapest Airport and the Budapest Transport Center (BKK) have signed a historic cooperation agreement that aims to improve all areas of ground transportation services to and from the airport. The document brings ground transportation services in line with the changes that have taken place in recent months in the city of Budapest.
Xpat Opinion: Economist’s Refreshingly Balanced Report On The Homeless In Hungary
- 13 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Readers of this blog are familiar with my frequent responses to biased or factually incorrect coverage of Hungary in the international press. It’s my duty to push back, especially when the reporting is particularly flimsy or one-sided.
Széll Kálmán Tér In Budapest To Be Renovated
- 12 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest will carry out a Ft 4.8 billion renovation of Széll Kálmán tér, the former Moszkva tér, the city council decided yesterday. Council unanimously approved a proposal on a public procurement tender for the work.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Approach To Homelessness
- 29 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Homelessness in Hungary is back in the news. Recently, the municipal government of Budapest approved a local ordinance that prohibits so-called “habitual living” in certain designated areas of the capital – mostly Budapest’s world heritage sites and parts of downtown.
Aliens In Budapest - Alessandro & Jacopo From 2 Spaghi
- 29 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- food & drink
By We Love Budapest : Two years ago, three Italian guys decided to leave the shadow of Milan's Cathedral behind to bring fresh Italian pastas to Gozsdu-udvar. Alessandro, Jacopo and Matteo have tons of parmesan, their grandmothers' recipes, and the good old Italian spirit to offer. Last, but not least, they have tasty pastas capable of ...
Budapest City Council Bans Homeless From Public Areas
- 15 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest city council on Thursday banned the homeless from living in underpasses, playgrounds, bus and tram stops and other public areas. The 21 Fidesz and Jobbik members supported the proposal, while the 12 Socialist Party and Dialogue for Hungary councillors opposed it.
Hungary’s Minister Pintér: It Is Possible To Provide Twice As Many Places For The Homeless
- 15 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
If needed, the Ministry of Interior is ready to double the number of the places available for homeless people. Currently there are 10 thousand places ready to be used by those in need but there will be no underpasses opened. – said Minister of Interior Sándor Pintér in an interview. He also touched upon the changes in public employment, the preparation of the law enforcement organizations for the ...