108 result(s) for szabadság square budapest
Unique Heritage Transport Services In Budapest
- 26 May 2016 9:08 AM
- getting around
From May 2016 to the end of September, transport and history fans can get the chance to travel aboard vintage trams christened Danube Heritage and Thermal Heritage as well as the Snow White vintage boat at weekends. The Danube Heritage tram runs on the route of tram 2 in Pest which was chosen as one of the ten most beautiful tramlines in the world, while the Thermal Heritage tram runs in Buda on ...
Best Café Terraces In Budapest
- 28 Apr 2016 12:55 PM
- entertainment
One of the best things about spring time in Budapest is that we can finally have our coffees on the café terraces while enjoying the warm weather. Fortunately, there are lots of cafés in Budapest that come with a terrace, so now that the weather is warmer, your only challenge will be to find your favorite spot. But don’t worry: we put together a list with some great café terraces in Budapest so ...
Five Best Street Food Joints In Budapest
- 21 Jan 2016 7:50 AM
- food & drink
Needless to say, Budapest is home of countless street food eateries. I could summarise it as the good, the bad, and the atrocious. Let’s focus on the good. I decided to narrow my selection to 5 joints. From the famous Burger to Serbian Cevapi, I think this selection will excite everyone. It was hard, I could add some places to the list, but let’s start with these five...
MP Vandalised Soviet Memorial In Budapest
- 1 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prosecutors have ordered an investigation into the damaging of the Soviet memorial on Szabadság tér on October 23 by Jobbik MP Elõd Novák, state news channel M1 reported. Novák had attempted to remove the hammer and sickle from the monument after holding a press conference on the square. When police stopped him, Novák began to attack the plinth of the memorial with a hammer and chisel.
Budapest Court Reprimands Former Budapest Police Chief
- 30 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Budapest Capital Regional Court reprimanded two suspects and acquitted the other 12 in a hearing held in a criminal procedure against former police chiefs in connection with anti-government riots in 2006. In a non-binding ruling, the court handed down the reprimand, the lowest degree sentence, to former Budapest police chief Péter Gergényi, the second suspect, and Gábor Mittó, the former ...
Tree Planting In Budapest In Honor Of Earth Day
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, Ambassador Bell, Fifth District Mayor Péter Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Dr. Liviu Matei planted a Magnolia tree in Szabadság tér.
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Anti Corruption Protests Held Across Hungary
- 20 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Anti-corruption protests took place across Hungary today. In Budapest the demonstration started in front of the Eiffel Palace Office Building near the Nyugati (western) train station. A few minutes before the scheduled start of the protest it seemed as though police and members of the press would outnumber the protesters.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Budapest 2015
- 19 Mar 2015 12:02 AM
- community & culture
Here's an invitation for Xpats to participate in one of Budapest’s most colourful family-friendly events. Organisers the Irish Hungarian Business Circle promises this parade will be a bigger and better than in previous years - and they were all great so far. This time it starts at Szabadság Square in downtown Budapest at 1.30 pm this Sunday, 22 March.
Budapest Bourse Moves To Szabadság Square
- 24 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The Budapest Stock Exchange has moved from its base on Andrássy Street to the Bank Center building on Szabadság Square, the bourse told MTI. The BSE’s email and postal addresses as well as telephone numbers will remain unchanged.
Unique Heritage Transport Services In Budapest
- 26 May 2016 9:08 AM
- getting around
From May 2016 to the end of September, transport and history fans can get the chance to travel aboard vintage trams christened Danube Heritage and Thermal Heritage as well as the Snow White vintage boat at weekends. The Danube Heritage tram runs on the route of tram 2 in Pest which was chosen as one of the ten most beautiful tramlines in the world, while the Thermal Heritage tram runs in Buda on ...
Best Café Terraces In Budapest
- 28 Apr 2016 12:55 PM
- entertainment
One of the best things about spring time in Budapest is that we can finally have our coffees on the café terraces while enjoying the warm weather. Fortunately, there are lots of cafés in Budapest that come with a terrace, so now that the weather is warmer, your only challenge will be to find your favorite spot. But don’t worry: we put together a list with some great café terraces in Budapest so ...
Five Best Street Food Joints In Budapest
- 21 Jan 2016 7:50 AM
- food & drink
Needless to say, Budapest is home of countless street food eateries. I could summarise it as the good, the bad, and the atrocious. Let’s focus on the good. I decided to narrow my selection to 5 joints. From the famous Burger to Serbian Cevapi, I think this selection will excite everyone. It was hard, I could add some places to the list, but let’s start with these five...
MP Vandalised Soviet Memorial In Budapest
- 1 Dec 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Prosecutors have ordered an investigation into the damaging of the Soviet memorial on Szabadság tér on October 23 by Jobbik MP Elõd Novák, state news channel M1 reported. Novák had attempted to remove the hammer and sickle from the monument after holding a press conference on the square. When police stopped him, Novák began to attack the plinth of the memorial with a hammer and chisel.
Budapest Court Reprimands Former Budapest Police Chief
- 30 Oct 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Budapest Capital Regional Court reprimanded two suspects and acquitted the other 12 in a hearing held in a criminal procedure against former police chiefs in connection with anti-government riots in 2006. In a non-binding ruling, the court handed down the reprimand, the lowest degree sentence, to former Budapest police chief Péter Gergényi, the second suspect, and Gábor Mittó, the former ...
Tree Planting In Budapest In Honor Of Earth Day
- 23 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- getting around
To celebrate the 45th Anniversary of Earth Day, Ambassador Bell, Fifth District Mayor Péter Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Dr. Liviu Matei planted a Magnolia tree in Szabadság tér.
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Photo: Ambassador Bell, Mayor Szentgyörgyvölgyi, and CEU Provost and Pro-Rector Matei plant the tree. (Embassy photo Attila Németh)
Anti Corruption Protests Held Across Hungary
- 20 Apr 2015 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Anti-corruption protests took place across Hungary today. In Budapest the demonstration started in front of the Eiffel Palace Office Building near the Nyugati (western) train station. A few minutes before the scheduled start of the protest it seemed as though police and members of the press would outnumber the protesters.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade In Budapest 2015
- 19 Mar 2015 12:02 AM
- community & culture
Here's an invitation for Xpats to participate in one of Budapest’s most colourful family-friendly events. Organisers the Irish Hungarian Business Circle promises this parade will be a bigger and better than in previous years - and they were all great so far. This time it starts at Szabadság Square in downtown Budapest at 1.30 pm this Sunday, 22 March.
Budapest Bourse Moves To Szabadság Square
- 24 Feb 2015 8:00 AM
- business
The Budapest Stock Exchange has moved from its base on Andrássy Street to the Bank Center building on Szabadság Square, the bourse told MTI. The BSE’s email and postal addresses as well as telephone numbers will remain unchanged.