722 result(s) for residents
Upgraded Public Bicycle Sharing in Budapest Launches with E-Bikes
- 4 Aug 2026 7:25 AM
- getting around
Budapest launched on Monday an upgraded version of a bicycle-sharing scheme it operates with the support of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL.
Drinking Water in Budapest Stable - No Restrictions Planned, Says Mayor
- 3 Aug 2026 1:54 PM
- current affairs
Budapest's drinking water supply is stable, and there is currently no need to introduce restrictions, Gergely Karacsony, the city's mayor, said on Facebook on Saturday.
Many in Szentendre Left Without Drinking Water During Heatwave
- 3 Aug 2026 12:41 PM
- current affairs
Thousands of people were left without drinking water in Szentendre, a small town north of Budapest, due to the overburdened water system early on Friday, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Facebook.
Appeal in Hungary: Don't Wash Your Car or Water Your Lawn
- 31 Jul 2026 6:15 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's environment minister, László Gajdos, has urged all residents to avoid unnecessary water use over the coming days as extreme heat and drought place increasing pressure on the country's water supply system.
Update: PM's Brother Called by MPs to Clarify Role in 'Uncle Zsolti' Case
- 29 Jul 2026 11:12 AM
- current affairs
Opposition Fidesz deputies Miklos Panyi and Janos Pocs on Wednesday called on Marton Magyar, the prime minister's brother, and Andras Litresits, the solicitor of a witness in the "Szolo Street abuse scandal", to clarify "their roles in the Uncle Zsolti case".
Danube Hits Record Low in Budapest
- 29 Jul 2026 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The Danube river reached its lowest level ever recorded in Budapest this week, as prolonged dry weather continues to grip the whole country.
Free Outdoor Cinema Returns to Budapest's Margaret Island in August
- 28 Jul 2026 12:20 PM
- entertainment
Summer in Budapest again features the annual Mozisziget (Cinema Island) film series on Margaret Island, where movie lovers can enjoy a great selection of films under the stars, all shown in their original language, and all for free.
VAT to be Cut on Prescription Drugs in Hungary to 0%
- 24 Jul 2026 7:50 AM
- health & wellness
The Hungarian government has announced a policy shift aimed at easing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for residents across the country: value-added tax (VAT) on prescription medicines will be scrapped entirely starting September 1.
'Blackmail & Personal Attacks': Deputy Mayor of Budapest 12th District Quits
- 23 Jul 2026 9:24 AM
- current affairs
The deputy mayor of Budapest's 12th district, Gabor Vadasz of the Momentum party, said on Wednesday that he was resigning from his post as a result of a deterioration in his working relationship with Mayor Gergely Kovacs of the satirical Two-Tailed Dog Party.
Upgraded Public Bicycle Sharing in Budapest Launches with E-Bikes
- 4 Aug 2026 7:25 AM
- getting around
Budapest launched on Monday an upgraded version of a bicycle-sharing scheme it operates with the support of Hungarian oil and gas company MOL.
Drinking Water in Budapest Stable - No Restrictions Planned, Says Mayor
- 3 Aug 2026 1:54 PM
- current affairs
Budapest's drinking water supply is stable, and there is currently no need to introduce restrictions, Gergely Karacsony, the city's mayor, said on Facebook on Saturday.
Many in Szentendre Left Without Drinking Water During Heatwave
- 3 Aug 2026 12:41 PM
- current affairs
Thousands of people were left without drinking water in Szentendre, a small town north of Budapest, due to the overburdened water system early on Friday, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Facebook.
Appeal in Hungary: Don't Wash Your Car or Water Your Lawn
- 31 Jul 2026 6:15 AM
- current affairs
Hungary's environment minister, László Gajdos, has urged all residents to avoid unnecessary water use over the coming days as extreme heat and drought place increasing pressure on the country's water supply system.
Update: PM's Brother Called by MPs to Clarify Role in 'Uncle Zsolti' Case
- 29 Jul 2026 11:12 AM
- current affairs
Opposition Fidesz deputies Miklos Panyi and Janos Pocs on Wednesday called on Marton Magyar, the prime minister's brother, and Andras Litresits, the solicitor of a witness in the "Szolo Street abuse scandal", to clarify "their roles in the Uncle Zsolti case".
Danube Hits Record Low in Budapest
- 29 Jul 2026 7:00 AM
- current affairs
The Danube river reached its lowest level ever recorded in Budapest this week, as prolonged dry weather continues to grip the whole country.
Free Outdoor Cinema Returns to Budapest's Margaret Island in August
- 28 Jul 2026 12:20 PM
- entertainment
Summer in Budapest again features the annual Mozisziget (Cinema Island) film series on Margaret Island, where movie lovers can enjoy a great selection of films under the stars, all shown in their original language, and all for free.
VAT to be Cut on Prescription Drugs in Hungary to 0%
- 24 Jul 2026 7:50 AM
- health & wellness
The Hungarian government has announced a policy shift aimed at easing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for residents across the country: value-added tax (VAT) on prescription medicines will be scrapped entirely starting September 1.
'Blackmail & Personal Attacks': Deputy Mayor of Budapest 12th District Quits
- 23 Jul 2026 9:24 AM
- current affairs
The deputy mayor of Budapest's 12th district, Gabor Vadasz of the Momentum party, said on Wednesday that he was resigning from his post as a result of a deterioration in his working relationship with Mayor Gergely Kovacs of the satirical Two-Tailed Dog Party.