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Introducing Children's Railway Museum In Budapest
- 23 May 2014 9:01 AM
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The Children's Railway Museum introduces the past and present of the former Pioneers' Railway and the Children's Railway.
The story of the railway line and the children's community is shown in the forms of archive photos and documents as well as relics. Visitors can get a glimpse of the difficult job faced by the constructors, the commitment and enthusiasm of young participants throughout the ...
Video Article: Metro Line 4 Opens In Budapest
- 3 Apr 2014 11:40 AM
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Budapest's fourth metro line, linking Kelenföld and the Keleti railway stations, opened to the public last Friday. A formal ceremony was held in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós at the Kelenföld terminus. The metro line’s 15 vehicles, each with four wagons, will be controlled automatically, but monitoring will be present during the test phase to ...
Introducing Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center – Celldömölk, Hungary
- 29 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
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The Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center opened on the 22nd of April in 2013. The building was built next to the Sag hill, and with its architectural style and theme is unique in Hungary and the nearest countries. In the museum you can learn more about the giant power and size of volcanoes and how fast a volcano can erupt, through modern touch screens. The screens and tablets show the visitor how ...
Xpat Opinion: Spectacular Renewal Ahead For Budapest's Public Transport
- 13 Dec 2012 10:31 AM
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Budapest has just accepted the budget to replace 37 yellow trams and 24 red electric trolley buses using EU grants and government funding through the years 2014 and 2015. Most of the current vehicles are 1967 and 1978 models. Furthermore, 150 brand new air-conditioned Mercedes buses will appear on the streets next May. Blue buses provide 40% of the public transport capacity of Budapest; their ...
Video Report: Increased Speeding Fines In Hungary
- 11 Oct 2012 12:55 PM
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Each and every year the leading cause of traffic accidents in Hungary is speeding, according to a survey by the National Police Headquarters (ORFK). For this reason, regulations concerning the fines for speeding have been increased, with the Hungarian police now bearing down on drivers harder than ever.
Video: Family Friendly Fun in Veszprém
- 5 Jul 2012 10:30 AM
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There are a lot of opportunities for children to have outdoor or inside fun in Veszprém. One of the top options is the Zoo, which we can recommend, also there are may parks, playgrounds, a puppet theater, cultural festivals, and family friendly walks to enjoy during the summer months.
Budapest Joins The Club Of Metropolises With Public Bike-Sharing Systems
- 3 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
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Budapest is about to join the club of cities that offer public bike-sharing by adding this new element in the public transport service portfolio. The play is to keep extending the system after it has proven citizens of Budapest.
Rail Closures In Hungary May Be Blamed On IMF
- 11 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
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Planned closures of railway lines in September will be blamed on the “stinky, filthy IMF,” a senior adviser of state traffic science institute KTI has said in talks with union representatives. The official, Gábor Dóka, is heard making the comments on a secret video taken during negotiations by the railway workers union VDSZSZ and posted on its website.
Budapest Transport Company BKV Outsources Bus Lines
- 13 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
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"VT-Transman will operate more than two dozen bus lines in Budapest, having won a public procurement tender called by the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) and public transport company BKV. The company, owned by electronics manufacturer Videoton, was judged to have submitted the only valid bid, after that of rival Orangeways was disqualified.
Introducing Children's Railway Museum In Budapest
- 23 May 2014 9:01 AM
- getting around
The Children's Railway Museum introduces the past and present of the former Pioneers' Railway and the Children's Railway.
The story of the railway line and the children's community is shown in the forms of archive photos and documents as well as relics. Visitors can get a glimpse of the difficult job faced by the constructors, the commitment and enthusiasm of young participants throughout the ...
Video Article: Metro Line 4 Opens In Budapest
- 3 Apr 2014 11:40 AM
- getting around
Budapest's fourth metro line, linking Kelenföld and the Keleti railway stations, opened to the public last Friday. A formal ceremony was held in the presence of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Mayor of Budapest István Tarlós at the Kelenföld terminus. The metro line’s 15 vehicles, each with four wagons, will be controlled automatically, but monitoring will be present during the test phase to ...
Introducing Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center – Celldömölk, Hungary
- 29 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Kemenes Volcanopark Visitor Center opened on the 22nd of April in 2013. The building was built next to the Sag hill, and with its architectural style and theme is unique in Hungary and the nearest countries. In the museum you can learn more about the giant power and size of volcanoes and how fast a volcano can erupt, through modern touch screens. The screens and tablets show the visitor how ...
Xpat Opinion: Spectacular Renewal Ahead For Budapest's Public Transport
- 13 Dec 2012 10:31 AM
- getting around
Budapest has just accepted the budget to replace 37 yellow trams and 24 red electric trolley buses using EU grants and government funding through the years 2014 and 2015. Most of the current vehicles are 1967 and 1978 models. Furthermore, 150 brand new air-conditioned Mercedes buses will appear on the streets next May. Blue buses provide 40% of the public transport capacity of Budapest; their ...
Video Report: Increased Speeding Fines In Hungary
- 11 Oct 2012 12:55 PM
- getting around
Each and every year the leading cause of traffic accidents in Hungary is speeding, according to a survey by the National Police Headquarters (ORFK). For this reason, regulations concerning the fines for speeding have been increased, with the Hungarian police now bearing down on drivers harder than ever.
Video: Family Friendly Fun in Veszprém
- 5 Jul 2012 10:30 AM
- getting around
There are a lot of opportunities for children to have outdoor or inside fun in Veszprém. One of the top options is the Zoo, which we can recommend, also there are may parks, playgrounds, a puppet theater, cultural festivals, and family friendly walks to enjoy during the summer months.
Budapest Joins The Club Of Metropolises With Public Bike-Sharing Systems
- 3 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Budapest is about to join the club of cities that offer public bike-sharing by adding this new element in the public transport service portfolio. The play is to keep extending the system after it has proven citizens of Budapest.
Rail Closures In Hungary May Be Blamed On IMF
- 11 Jun 2012 9:02 AM
- getting around
Planned closures of railway lines in September will be blamed on the “stinky, filthy IMF,” a senior adviser of state traffic science institute KTI has said in talks with union representatives. The official, Gábor Dóka, is heard making the comments on a secret video taken during negotiations by the railway workers union VDSZSZ and posted on its website.
Budapest Transport Company BKV Outsources Bus Lines
- 13 Apr 2012 9:04 AM
- getting around
"VT-Transman will operate more than two dozen bus lines in Budapest, having won a public procurement tender called by the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) and public transport company BKV. The company, owned by electronics manufacturer Videoton, was judged to have submitted the only valid bid, after that of rival Orangeways was disqualified.