231 result(s) for public spaces
Hungary's Hunted Homeless, A Conservative Approach To Pleasant Place
- 3 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- video
Hungary has been cracking down on its homeless people. Cities now have a law saying they can define areas where they aren't allowed to stay, such as parks, playgrounds, or underpasses. Those who refuse to move on can be sentenced to public service work, fined or put in prison. Civil society groups say the government is criminalising vagrancy and not dealing with the root causes.
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of The Homeless In Hungary
- 1 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Perhaps I haven’t spent enough time on the plight of the homeless in Hungary. The United Nations estimates the number of homeless people in Hungary at 30-35,000, of whom about 8,000 are in Budapest. Some of them live in homeless shelters; others, afraid of being robbed, refuse to go there. In any case, there are only about 5,500 places, which is not enough. Some of those counted as homeless ...
Central Europe’s Longest Pedestrian Bridge Opens In Szolnok, Hungary
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Central Europe’s longest (444m) pedestrian and cyclist bridge has been opened in the Eastern Hungarian city of Szolnok, marking a shift in priorities: instead of building yet another car-bridge the decision was made to create a crossing entirely dedicated to "soft" mobility (such as walking and cycling) – significantly improving the short-distance mobility situation and the social, cultural and ...
362 Thousand 'Szitizens' At Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 13 Aug 2013 9:04 AM
- entertainment
The 2013 Sziget Festival saw a total of 362 thousand visitors present on the island throughout the 7 days of the event. This figure is slightly lower than last year, still it makes sure that the Budapest-based giant is one of the most attended and probably the most international festival of Europe.
Take Public Transport To Hungexpo, Venue Of World Dog Exhibition In Budapest
- 17 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungexpo fairgrounds will host the International Dog Show and World Exhibition from 15 to 19 May 2013. As the exhibitors will be arriving by car and take up parking spaces at the fairgrounds and in its vicinity, we would like to ask visitors to reach the venue by public transport – fast and easy. In the mornings during the time of the exhibitions, road traffic changes will apply on Albertirsai ...
Invitation: XVII. Budapest Psychology Days, 12 -14 April
- 13 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
This year we are going to think about our dreams. We grow up and change; but some things are ageless, set us together through times and spaces. Today we fantasize the same way as we did, when we were children. About our purposes, that we see in front of us floating, about our wishes, that only we know right.
Invitation: Mexican Painter & Muralist Exhibition, Budapest Gallery, 21 February
- 20 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Exhibition titled “Kaleidoscope of my imaginary” by Julio Carrasco Bretón, Mexican painter and muralist, opens up to the public at the Budapest Gallery (1056 Budapest Szabad sajtó út 5.) The exhibition is inaugurated by H.E. Isabel B. Téllez Rosete Ambassador of Mexico, and Attila Zsigmond Director of the Budapest Gallery On 21st February, Thursday at 17:00. The artist also will be attending the ...
UN Urges Hungary To Reverse Law Criminalizing Homelessness
- 13 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Two United Nations experts on extreme poverty and housing today urged the Government of Hungary to uphold the recent Constitutional Court decision decriminalizing homelessness, to amend the anti-homeless legislation and to adopt a national housing strategy, which will take into account the needs and views of the homeless and those inadequately housed, in conformity with international human rights ...
Now On: Imre Bukta Exhibition, Műcsarnok Budapest
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Imre Bukta’s thematic exhibition combines new installations and board paintings with the former, emblematic works of his oeuvre. The exhibited works focus on such issues as the transformation of traditions, the alienation of nature, the decay of built heritage, the crisis of moral values, and the often desperate, day to day struggles of socially marginalized people.
Hungary's Hunted Homeless, A Conservative Approach To Pleasant Place
- 3 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- video
Hungary has been cracking down on its homeless people. Cities now have a law saying they can define areas where they aren't allowed to stay, such as parks, playgrounds, or underpasses. Those who refuse to move on can be sentenced to public service work, fined or put in prison. Civil society groups say the government is criminalising vagrancy and not dealing with the root causes.
Xpat Opinion: The Plight Of The Homeless In Hungary
- 1 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Perhaps I haven’t spent enough time on the plight of the homeless in Hungary. The United Nations estimates the number of homeless people in Hungary at 30-35,000, of whom about 8,000 are in Budapest. Some of them live in homeless shelters; others, afraid of being robbed, refuse to go there. In any case, there are only about 5,500 places, which is not enough. Some of those counted as homeless ...
Central Europe’s Longest Pedestrian Bridge Opens In Szolnok, Hungary
- 26 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Central Europe’s longest (444m) pedestrian and cyclist bridge has been opened in the Eastern Hungarian city of Szolnok, marking a shift in priorities: instead of building yet another car-bridge the decision was made to create a crossing entirely dedicated to "soft" mobility (such as walking and cycling) – significantly improving the short-distance mobility situation and the social, cultural and ...
362 Thousand 'Szitizens' At Sziget Festival In Budapest
- 13 Aug 2013 9:04 AM
- entertainment
The 2013 Sziget Festival saw a total of 362 thousand visitors present on the island throughout the 7 days of the event. This figure is slightly lower than last year, still it makes sure that the Budapest-based giant is one of the most attended and probably the most international festival of Europe.
Take Public Transport To Hungexpo, Venue Of World Dog Exhibition In Budapest
- 17 May 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungexpo fairgrounds will host the International Dog Show and World Exhibition from 15 to 19 May 2013. As the exhibitors will be arriving by car and take up parking spaces at the fairgrounds and in its vicinity, we would like to ask visitors to reach the venue by public transport – fast and easy. In the mornings during the time of the exhibitions, road traffic changes will apply on Albertirsai ...
Invitation: XVII. Budapest Psychology Days, 12 -14 April
- 13 Apr 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
This year we are going to think about our dreams. We grow up and change; but some things are ageless, set us together through times and spaces. Today we fantasize the same way as we did, when we were children. About our purposes, that we see in front of us floating, about our wishes, that only we know right.
Invitation: Mexican Painter & Muralist Exhibition, Budapest Gallery, 21 February
- 20 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Exhibition titled “Kaleidoscope of my imaginary” by Julio Carrasco Bretón, Mexican painter and muralist, opens up to the public at the Budapest Gallery (1056 Budapest Szabad sajtó út 5.) The exhibition is inaugurated by H.E. Isabel B. Téllez Rosete Ambassador of Mexico, and Attila Zsigmond Director of the Budapest Gallery On 21st February, Thursday at 17:00. The artist also will be attending the ...
UN Urges Hungary To Reverse Law Criminalizing Homelessness
- 13 Dec 2012 8:02 AM
- current affairs
Two United Nations experts on extreme poverty and housing today urged the Government of Hungary to uphold the recent Constitutional Court decision decriminalizing homelessness, to amend the anti-homeless legislation and to adopt a national housing strategy, which will take into account the needs and views of the homeless and those inadequately housed, in conformity with international human rights ...
Now On: Imre Bukta Exhibition, Műcsarnok Budapest
- 4 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Imre Bukta’s thematic exhibition combines new installations and board paintings with the former, emblematic works of his oeuvre. The exhibited works focus on such issues as the transformation of traditions, the alienation of nature, the decay of built heritage, the crisis of moral values, and the often desperate, day to day struggles of socially marginalized people.