Tree felling ‘illegal’
The opposition Dialogue party says it will file a complaint over some trees that were cut down on Budapest’s Bocskai utca. Richard Barabas, the party’s local council representative, said he[…]
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The Brief History of the Week
The news that made headlines
Presenting in one concise package the week’s most important and fascinating national stories, whether they be economic, political, cultural, sporting or among the hundreds of other happenings that go on[…]
State to relieve Tarlós of transport headache
The state will take over transport services in the agglomeration of Budapest from the municipality and is ready to take over the suburban HÉV railway, Minister in Charge of the[…]
Bold zoo plan for next 150 years
The government will contribute a round HUF 25 billion to modernise Budapest Zoo and Botanical Garden including construction of a Pannon Park and a Fairy-tale Garden.
Government spokesman Zoltán Kovács said: “After the reconstruction and the expansions are finished, the zoo and botanical garden will be second to none in Europe, and even on a worldwide[…]
Extensive work means extensive disturbance
Renovation of Széll Kálmán tér: contract signed, construction begins
The most important traffic intersection on the Buda side should have been renovated a long time ago but the specific steps have only just been taken: a contract was signed[…]
Only Jobbik satisfied as Fidesz marches on
Bokros has ‘something to build on’ as Tarlós holds sway
Hungary’s local elections on Sunday delivered few surprises as Fidesz consolidated its power and the left-wing conceded ground to Jobbik. Turnout, at 44% was lower than the 46% in 2010.[…]
Saviour or chain around city’s neck?
Budapest Mayor István Tarlós, backed by Fidesz, is sitting pretty for re-election this Sunday
No other city will receive such attention in the nationwide municipal elections this Sunday as the capital. The man to beat as mayor is the incumbent and Fidesz candidate István[…]
Government, capital city ‘at war’
Jobbik candidate for Budapest mayor is outspoken about many of the things that are going on
No other city will get such attention as the Hungarian capital at the nationwide municipal elections on 12 October. The Budapest Times has been presenting the candidates for mayor and[…]
Backing the wrong horse
Save for pure hatred towards the incumbent István Tarlós and the other five candidates running for mayor of Budapest, I can’t for the life of me imagine why anybody would[…]
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