147 result(s) for renovations
Olimpiai Park Budapest To Reopen Soon After 8-Month Renovation
- 5 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- property
The 10,000 square metre Olimpiai Park situated in district V just next to Kossuth tér will soon open the gates to a multifunctional urban meeting space, attractive for both visitors and residents. As part of the Észak-Lipótváros (northern part of district V) Renewal project, renovations and improvements have been going on since August 2013, and the reopening is planned for March this year.
12th European Mobility Week Opens In Budapest
- 17 Sep 2013 9:04 AM
- getting around
We have achieved excellent results in recent years in cycling and public transport related development projects, but all of these efforts will only have meaning if we actually utilize them, the Ministry of National Development's Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner said at the opening ceremony of European Mobility Week in Hungary on 16 September.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary No Longer Off The Beaten Path
- 1 Aug 2013 7:02 AM
- travel
By Ferenc Kumin: Recalling Hungarian tourism back in 1989, the year of the opening of the iron curtain, it was quite a bit different from what we find today. Back then, Hungary, particularly Lake Balaton, was a popular summer destination for tourists from East Germany and other parts of the eastern bloc but a little off the beaten path for most others. How times have changed.
Akvárium Klub Budapest To Shut In August
- 4 Jul 2013 12:40 PM
- entertainment
The popular meeting point of the Hungarian capital will close its doors in August, so a new, multi-faceted cultural and tourist centre can open instead. Starting from the 1st of August, Akvárium Klub on Erzsébet Square will become a state-owned property and will close for an indefinite time period.
Traffic Restrictions In Budapest Castle Due To Renovations
- 3 Sep 2012 9:04 AM
- getting around
As the renovation of the Buda Castle’s roads continue, the castle’s main entrance will be closed from road traffic as of 3 September (Monday). Road traffic and public transport changes are expected. In connection with the renovation of the roads at Buda Castle, the gate at Bécsi kapu tér will be closed between 3 September (Monday) and 11 September (Tuesday). Read on for more details.
The History Of The Amusement Park In Budapest
- 7 Jun 2012 9:03 AM
- entertainment
Amusement Park of Budapest has a 60-year long history. Here you may find out the interesting history of the Park covering ages of generations. History of the Amusement Park of today goes right back to spring of 1950 when huge modifications were being started and Amusement Park of Budapest got its name. The Hungarian Ministry of the Interior confirmed decision on 27 April and so on 22 May the ...
Property Fair In Hungary Faces Up To Hard Times
- 8 Mar 2012 12:00 AM
- property
"Property market participants called for more government action to stimulate the stalled residential market, before the opening of the annual Property Fair at the Hungexpo exhibition centre. The government needs to raise interest subsidies on home loans to 4-5% from 3% and introduce a new non-refundable scheme for renovations or for the purchase of existing homes, said Gergely Karoly, chairman ...
Hungarian Born Tony Curtis Dies At 85
- 1 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Tony Curtis died aged 85 on Wednesday night, his daughter Jamie Lee Curtis announced Thursday. The US movie legend was born Bernard Schwartz in 1925 to Jewish immigrants from Mátészalka, east Hungary. He grew up in the Bronx area of New York and spoke only Hungarian until the age of six.
Event Review: Historic Opening Of Continental Hotel Zara In Budapest
- 29 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- travel
On the evening of Wednesday 22 September around 500 formally dressed guests attended the official opening ceremony of the Continental Hotel Zara in Budapest. This listed-building has recently received Euro 50 million worth of renovations to create a blend of art nouveau; art deco and modern design, all of which still manages to respect the tradition of the first baths built on this site in 1827.
Olimpiai Park Budapest To Reopen Soon After 8-Month Renovation
- 5 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- property
The 10,000 square metre Olimpiai Park situated in district V just next to Kossuth tér will soon open the gates to a multifunctional urban meeting space, attractive for both visitors and residents. As part of the Észak-Lipótváros (northern part of district V) Renewal project, renovations and improvements have been going on since August 2013, and the reopening is planned for March this year.
12th European Mobility Week Opens In Budapest
- 17 Sep 2013 9:04 AM
- getting around
We have achieved excellent results in recent years in cycling and public transport related development projects, but all of these efforts will only have meaning if we actually utilize them, the Ministry of National Development's Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner said at the opening ceremony of European Mobility Week in Hungary on 16 September.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary No Longer Off The Beaten Path
- 1 Aug 2013 7:02 AM
- travel
By Ferenc Kumin: Recalling Hungarian tourism back in 1989, the year of the opening of the iron curtain, it was quite a bit different from what we find today. Back then, Hungary, particularly Lake Balaton, was a popular summer destination for tourists from East Germany and other parts of the eastern bloc but a little off the beaten path for most others. How times have changed.
Akvárium Klub Budapest To Shut In August
- 4 Jul 2013 12:40 PM
- entertainment
The popular meeting point of the Hungarian capital will close its doors in August, so a new, multi-faceted cultural and tourist centre can open instead. Starting from the 1st of August, Akvárium Klub on Erzsébet Square will become a state-owned property and will close for an indefinite time period.
Traffic Restrictions In Budapest Castle Due To Renovations
- 3 Sep 2012 9:04 AM
- getting around
As the renovation of the Buda Castle’s roads continue, the castle’s main entrance will be closed from road traffic as of 3 September (Monday). Road traffic and public transport changes are expected. In connection with the renovation of the roads at Buda Castle, the gate at Bécsi kapu tér will be closed between 3 September (Monday) and 11 September (Tuesday). Read on for more details.
The History Of The Amusement Park In Budapest
- 7 Jun 2012 9:03 AM
- entertainment
Amusement Park of Budapest has a 60-year long history. Here you may find out the interesting history of the Park covering ages of generations. History of the Amusement Park of today goes right back to spring of 1950 when huge modifications were being started and Amusement Park of Budapest got its name. The Hungarian Ministry of the Interior confirmed decision on 27 April and so on 22 May the ...
Property Fair In Hungary Faces Up To Hard Times
- 8 Mar 2012 12:00 AM
- property
"Property market participants called for more government action to stimulate the stalled residential market, before the opening of the annual Property Fair at the Hungexpo exhibition centre. The government needs to raise interest subsidies on home loans to 4-5% from 3% and introduce a new non-refundable scheme for renovations or for the purchase of existing homes, said Gergely Karoly, chairman ...
Hungarian Born Tony Curtis Dies At 85
- 1 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Tony Curtis died aged 85 on Wednesday night, his daughter Jamie Lee Curtis announced Thursday. The US movie legend was born Bernard Schwartz in 1925 to Jewish immigrants from Mátészalka, east Hungary. He grew up in the Bronx area of New York and spoke only Hungarian until the age of six.
Event Review: Historic Opening Of Continental Hotel Zara In Budapest
- 29 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- travel
On the evening of Wednesday 22 September around 500 formally dressed guests attended the official opening ceremony of the Continental Hotel Zara in Budapest. This listed-building has recently received Euro 50 million worth of renovations to create a blend of art nouveau; art deco and modern design, all of which still manages to respect the tradition of the first baths built on this site in 1827.