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Due To Refurbishment Works, Tram Line 61 In Budapest Runs On A Shortened Route
- 2 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Tram line 61 runs on a shortened route between Móricz Zsigmond körtér and Zuhatag sor from 28 September 2013 (Saturday) to 31 October 2013 (Thursday) due to the entire renovation of the bridge’s retaining walls situated at Zsemlye utca-Nagyhíd stop as well as the refurbishment of the 700 metre-long tracks between Vadaskerti út and Nyéki út in Völgy utca which are currently in an extremely bad ...
Tram Line 1 Track Refurbishment Starts In Budapest
- 2 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
Track refurbishment on tram line 1 begins on Saturday, 28 September 2013. The first phase of the more than two-year-long development project concerns the section of the tram route between Bécsi út and Lehel utca, and involves the modernisation of stops and the upgrade of the power supply and signalling systems.
Invitation: Lights Of The Universe, Circus Budapest, 5 October
- 1 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
In the heroic age of the circus, in the 19th century, the appropriate lighting of the arena meant a significant problem. In the iron structure, corrugated tin building of the Capital Circus of Budapest opened more than 120 years ago, director Ede Wulf of Dutch birth had coal gas lighting installed, the deficiencies of which were criticized by the contemporary press who were otherwise amazed by ...
Photo University For Beginners & Advanced Students, House Of Photography Budapest
- 27 Sep 2013 9:01 AM
- entertainment
"Sometime in early spring, on a nice sunny morning, I looked through the book and the files sent to me, and I simply became happy. This exhibition, which has been no easy feat to realize, is like a photo university – bringing pictures to the Mai Manó House, which are integral parts of the universal history of photography. Classics.
Design Tours Exploring Treasures Of Budapest, 27 September - 6 October
- 26 Sep 2013 10:45 AM
- getting around
Design Tours are traditionally very popular features of Budapest Design Week, so organised between 27th September and 6th October, the festival asked some renowned city tour organisers to join the jubilee program series. The Hungarian, English and Italian language tours help us experience the amazingly colourful, exciting world of Budapest, and how the inhabitants of the city strive to preserve ...
BKK’s Helps Visitors About How To Get Around By Public Transport In Budapest
- 24 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Following the successful pilot operation, BKK’s new public transport customer service points have been opened at Budapest’s international airport. The new customer service points help arriving visitors with information and provide booklets on public transport. BKK’s entire ticket and travelcard range are on sale allowing tourists arriving to Budapest to purchase 24-hour and 72-hour tickets at the ...
Irish - Hungarian Business Circle / ISAS Volunteer Trip To Göd Orphanage, 28 September
- 23 Sep 2013 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Organised trip to Göd Orphanage for disabled children & adults to spend time with them & help restore the place ( paint & gardening worshops). It's an open event- everyone is welcome to join, no special skills required.
Framework Conditions Set For A Continuous Development Of Railway Passenger Transport In Hungary
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Ministry of National Economy has entered into ten-year public service agreements on railway passenger transport with MÁV-START Ltd. and GYSEV Ltd. At the signing ceremony, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner said that the agreements created a more predictable framework for both the state as contractor and service companies, making planning easier as well.
Xpat Opinion: The “Ethics” Of A Car Accident In Hungary
- 21 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today’s topic, a car accident, is not the usual fare of this blog. Admittedly, one of the people injured in the accident was the Hungarian minister of defense, Csaba Hende, but that wouldn’t be sufficient reason to blog about it. (Fortunately no one died and the minister’s Audi wasn’t even a total loss.) I decided to write about it because I think it reveals more about Hungary and Hungarians than ...
Due To Refurbishment Works, Tram Line 61 In Budapest Runs On A Shortened Route
- 2 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Tram line 61 runs on a shortened route between Móricz Zsigmond körtér and Zuhatag sor from 28 September 2013 (Saturday) to 31 October 2013 (Thursday) due to the entire renovation of the bridge’s retaining walls situated at Zsemlye utca-Nagyhíd stop as well as the refurbishment of the 700 metre-long tracks between Vadaskerti út and Nyéki út in Völgy utca which are currently in an extremely bad ...
Tram Line 1 Track Refurbishment Starts In Budapest
- 2 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- getting around
Track refurbishment on tram line 1 begins on Saturday, 28 September 2013. The first phase of the more than two-year-long development project concerns the section of the tram route between Bécsi út and Lehel utca, and involves the modernisation of stops and the upgrade of the power supply and signalling systems.
Invitation: Lights Of The Universe, Circus Budapest, 5 October
- 1 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- entertainment
In the heroic age of the circus, in the 19th century, the appropriate lighting of the arena meant a significant problem. In the iron structure, corrugated tin building of the Capital Circus of Budapest opened more than 120 years ago, director Ede Wulf of Dutch birth had coal gas lighting installed, the deficiencies of which were criticized by the contemporary press who were otherwise amazed by ...
Photo University For Beginners & Advanced Students, House Of Photography Budapest
- 27 Sep 2013 9:01 AM
- entertainment
"Sometime in early spring, on a nice sunny morning, I looked through the book and the files sent to me, and I simply became happy. This exhibition, which has been no easy feat to realize, is like a photo university – bringing pictures to the Mai Manó House, which are integral parts of the universal history of photography. Classics.
Design Tours Exploring Treasures Of Budapest, 27 September - 6 October
- 26 Sep 2013 10:45 AM
- getting around
Design Tours are traditionally very popular features of Budapest Design Week, so organised between 27th September and 6th October, the festival asked some renowned city tour organisers to join the jubilee program series. The Hungarian, English and Italian language tours help us experience the amazingly colourful, exciting world of Budapest, and how the inhabitants of the city strive to preserve ...
BKK’s Helps Visitors About How To Get Around By Public Transport In Budapest
- 24 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Following the successful pilot operation, BKK’s new public transport customer service points have been opened at Budapest’s international airport. The new customer service points help arriving visitors with information and provide booklets on public transport. BKK’s entire ticket and travelcard range are on sale allowing tourists arriving to Budapest to purchase 24-hour and 72-hour tickets at the ...
Irish - Hungarian Business Circle / ISAS Volunteer Trip To Göd Orphanage, 28 September
- 23 Sep 2013 9:02 AM
- community & culture
Organised trip to Göd Orphanage for disabled children & adults to spend time with them & help restore the place ( paint & gardening worshops). It's an open event- everyone is welcome to join, no special skills required.
Framework Conditions Set For A Continuous Development Of Railway Passenger Transport In Hungary
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Ministry of National Economy has entered into ten-year public service agreements on railway passenger transport with MÁV-START Ltd. and GYSEV Ltd. At the signing ceremony, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner said that the agreements created a more predictable framework for both the state as contractor and service companies, making planning easier as well.
Xpat Opinion: The “Ethics” Of A Car Accident In Hungary
- 21 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
Today’s topic, a car accident, is not the usual fare of this blog. Admittedly, one of the people injured in the accident was the Hungarian minister of defense, Csaba Hende, but that wouldn’t be sufficient reason to blog about it. (Fortunately no one died and the minister’s Audi wasn’t even a total loss.) I decided to write about it because I think it reveals more about Hungary and Hungarians than ...