126 result(s) for reports in Getting around
Claims Questioning Safety of Budapest-Belgrade Railway Line Rejected by MAV CEO
- 12 Mar 2026 6:17 AM
- getting around
Zsolt Hegyi, chief executive of national rail company MAV Group, categorically rejected claims questioning the safety of the Budapest-Belgrade railway line in a Facebook post on Tuesday. "Rail traffic will only commence in full compliance with all regulations," he said.
New Car Seatbelt Rules in Hungary: Surveillance Cameras & Hefty Fines
- 9 Sep 2025 12:34 PM
- getting around
From 5 July 2025, Hungary’s traffic regulations have become stricter, extending objective liability to include failure to wear a seatbelt. Under the updated Traffic Code (KRESZ), drivers are now legally responsible for ensuring that all passengers buckle up—whether the violation is committed by the driver or anyone else in the vehicle, according to reports by Vaol.
Why Riding Electric Scooters in Hungary May Cost More Than You Think
- 28 Jul 2025 4:18 PM
- getting around
While electric scooters are not involved in an unusually high number of accidents, the severity of the resulting damage can be considerable, according to a recent report by vg.hu, citing data from Allianz Hungária insurance company.
Slovakia Extends Closure of Border Crossings with Hungary
- 9 May 2025 12:07 PM
- http://dailynewshungary.com
- getting around
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Slovak government adopted a decree to extend border controls approved at the beginning of April, following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Under the decision, small border crossings on the section with Hungary and Austria will remain closed until July, reports Új Szó.
Major Overhaul of Highway Code in Hungary Ahead? Summary of Likely Key Changes
- 24 Feb 2025 5:08 PM
- getting around
Hungary is considering significant changes to its Highway Code, or Kresz, with proposed updates covering everything from speed limits and bicycle regulations to e-scooters and learner driver training, news site Telex reports.
Traffic Fines to Rise Significantly in Hungary
- 20 Jan 2025 7:51 AM
- getting around
Traffic authority fees will increase by an average of 35 percent from February 1, 2025, Magyar Nemzet reports, citing the Hungarian Official Gazette published on December 30, 2024.
Austrian Border Closures Thwart Commuters & Xmas Shoppers from Hungary
- 27 Nov 2024 12:10 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
A road connecting Sopron in Hungary to Burgenland via Klingenbach and Siegendorf has been blocked with a concrete barrier to curb traffic from Hungarian commuters.
Huge Ice Rink & Special Winter Festival Await at Balaton
- 20 Nov 2024 6:19 AM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- getting around
A 1,200 square meter ice rink will open at the end of November in Balatonlelle, the largest ice rink on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, offering a 60-day Ice Festival for everyone who loves skating.
Motorways In Hungary to Be Expanded With 'Intelligent' Hard Shoulders
- 1 Oct 2024 12:35 PM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- getting around
In 2022, the Hungarian Concessionary Infrastructure Development Company (MKIF Magyar Koncessziós Infrastruktúra Fejlesztő) took over from the state the task of bringing the country’s road network up to a uniform standard by renovating more than five hundred kilometers of roads over a period of three years.
Claims Questioning Safety of Budapest-Belgrade Railway Line Rejected by MAV CEO
- 12 Mar 2026 6:17 AM
- getting around
Zsolt Hegyi, chief executive of national rail company MAV Group, categorically rejected claims questioning the safety of the Budapest-Belgrade railway line in a Facebook post on Tuesday. "Rail traffic will only commence in full compliance with all regulations," he said.
New Car Seatbelt Rules in Hungary: Surveillance Cameras & Hefty Fines
- 9 Sep 2025 12:34 PM
- getting around
From 5 July 2025, Hungary’s traffic regulations have become stricter, extending objective liability to include failure to wear a seatbelt. Under the updated Traffic Code (KRESZ), drivers are now legally responsible for ensuring that all passengers buckle up—whether the violation is committed by the driver or anyone else in the vehicle, according to reports by Vaol.
Why Riding Electric Scooters in Hungary May Cost More Than You Think
- 28 Jul 2025 4:18 PM
- getting around
While electric scooters are not involved in an unusually high number of accidents, the severity of the resulting damage can be considerable, according to a recent report by vg.hu, citing data from Allianz Hungária insurance company.
Slovakia Extends Closure of Border Crossings with Hungary
- 9 May 2025 12:07 PM
- http://dailynewshungary.com
- getting around
At its meeting on Wednesday, the Slovak government adopted a decree to extend border controls approved at the beginning of April, following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease. Under the decision, small border crossings on the section with Hungary and Austria will remain closed until July, reports Új Szó.
Major Overhaul of Highway Code in Hungary Ahead? Summary of Likely Key Changes
- 24 Feb 2025 5:08 PM
- getting around
Hungary is considering significant changes to its Highway Code, or Kresz, with proposed updates covering everything from speed limits and bicycle regulations to e-scooters and learner driver training, news site Telex reports.
Traffic Fines to Rise Significantly in Hungary
- 20 Jan 2025 7:51 AM
- getting around
Traffic authority fees will increase by an average of 35 percent from February 1, 2025, Magyar Nemzet reports, citing the Hungarian Official Gazette published on December 30, 2024.
Austrian Border Closures Thwart Commuters & Xmas Shoppers from Hungary
- 27 Nov 2024 12:10 PM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- getting around
A road connecting Sopron in Hungary to Burgenland via Klingenbach and Siegendorf has been blocked with a concrete barrier to curb traffic from Hungarian commuters.
Huge Ice Rink & Special Winter Festival Await at Balaton
- 20 Nov 2024 6:19 AM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- getting around
A 1,200 square meter ice rink will open at the end of November in Balatonlelle, the largest ice rink on the southern shore of Lake Balaton, offering a 60-day Ice Festival for everyone who loves skating.
Motorways In Hungary to Be Expanded With 'Intelligent' Hard Shoulders
- 1 Oct 2024 12:35 PM
- http://hungarytoday.hu/
- getting around
In 2022, the Hungarian Concessionary Infrastructure Development Company (MKIF Magyar Koncessziós Infrastruktúra Fejlesztő) took over from the state the task of bringing the country’s road network up to a uniform standard by renovating more than five hundred kilometers of roads over a period of three years.