Prague to invest 14 million euros in cycling infrastructure
The Czech capital will build 21 kilometres of cycle trails
Budapest Transport Centre has launched the tender for a contractor of the RAK-PARK project
New municipal housing agency, more green areas per capita, rejuvenation of rust zones, and decrease in the number of fatal traffic accidents. These are some of the highlights of the recently unveiled Budapest Development strategy until 2027.
The refurbished bike-sharing system of the Hungarian capital will soon be open to the general public
For the past year, they have been united under the “Free Cities Pact”
The journey from the city centre to Ferenc Liszt International Airport will take 20 minutes
The renovated hall will be handed over on 1 September when the new school year begins
“Waiting for an ambulance” message displayed in vehicles and information boards guides paramedics to the scene of the emergency
The iconic bridge will have a new look in time for the capital’s 150th birthday in 2023
The tested devices can deter acts of violence and provide evidence in case of complaints
The iconic hub will be transformed into a pedestrian-friendly area with extra green spaces
The Hungarian company A-Híd Zrt. has been involved in the construction of the capital’s bridges since the late 1800s
A deputy mayor calls the project one of the most important local government developments of the year
Twelve EU destinations make the Top 50 list of must-go places for remote workers compiled by Big 7 Travel magazine
The Chain Bridge renovation tender, new CAF trams, the M3 metro line upgrade and a better MOL Bubi are among the developments
Many of those deprived of property can afford municipal housing at below-market-rate
A selection of the most interesting projects and solutions from EU cities in early 2020
Where most festive events are cancelled due to the pandemic, they keep the Christmas spirit alive
With curfew still in force, New Year’s Eve street parties are out of the question
The cost-cutting measures concern management positions and company structures and will not affect municipal employees or the general public
The mayors of Warsaw and Budapest are calling for action against their countries’ own Prime Ministers
For the first time they will be made locally of degradable and recyclable materials
The curfew is extended from 8 pm to 5 am; restaurants, gyms, and sports facilities close
Nightclubs close; curfew is imposed from midnight to 5 in the morning
Mayor Gergely Karácsony claims the government refuses to greenlight a city deal to purchase low-floor trams, state-of- the-art e-buses and next generation trolleybuses
60 of the same Mercedes model serve large rural cities, including Győr and Székesfehérvár
The title can help support both the book industry and the actors involved in cultural tourism
A major building renovation programme will help the EU to meet its 2030 emissions reduction target
The Hungarian capital responds to the challenges of the future with solar panel-equipped bus storages
The support will apply to some households and companies with at least 25 percent loss of revenue
Interview with Gergely Karácsony, Mayor of Budapest
Among them is compulsory mask wearing indoors, total ban on hospital and care home visits, closing of nightclubs at 11 p.m.
The recent surge in corona cases and carefree passenger behaviour necessitate tightened measures
The central government and the opposition local council clash over the future of City Park
From 1 September foreign nationals will be barred from entering the country, with a few exceptions
Passengers from the suburbs and the countryside are expected to get a quicker and hassle-free access to the city centre
The unparalleled investment will upgrade the fixed-track transport of the Hungarian capital by connecting the suburban railways (HÉV) with the metro network
They will be implemented in cooperation with district authorities, residents and commuters
Opposition and independent mayors protested the budget cuts and pledged to bolster the Alliance of Hungarian Municipalities
The network of micro mobility devices is intended to complement traditional means of transport
Budapest has added a big screen to its array of rooftop gardens, swimming pool and skating rink
The lower quay of Pest will be handed over to pedestrians and cyclists every weekend until September
Mayor Gergely Karácsony offers 7 + 1 steps for the responsible reopening of Hungary’s capital
Restrictions on movement and shopping remain in place in coronavirus hotspots Budapest and Pest County
Restrictions on movement will remain in Budapest and surrounding settlements, Mayor reduces speed limits in the capital
Lockdown in Hungary is extended until 3 May
Budapest, Edinburgh, Lahti, Lisbon and Lyon lead the way with innovative, eco-conscious initiatives for the future
A spike of infections in a care home run by Budapest Municipality prompts accusations against the opposition
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The five-point programme envisages soft loans to struggling companies and extra pensions
After the Hungarian Prime Minister was granted emergency powers, he quickly took aim at the country’s mayors