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Local and national authorities worked tirelessly together to make the investment possible
Upgrade efforts will last throughout the year
The coronavirus pandemic undid years of work by local authorities in solving longstanding issues
The participatory budget initiative is gaining ground across Lithuania
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
Alongside the vote for the budget, the Slovak capital also issued a ban on gambling in the city
The “Hello Espoo” project is aimed at providing increased support to the constantly growing non-Finnish population of the city
This is part of the FORWARD project funded through the EU Horizon 2020 framework
Several services are now available in a digital format in the Greek capital in a bid to avoid and reduce queues
Similar project operating in Estonia attracted 75 000 foreigners who set up 15 000 companies in six years
It was constructed as part of an EU-funded collaboration
Today Czechia and Slovakia celebrate new beginnings
This Bulgarian municipality prepares its kids for the professions of the future
Launched by the local government, the service will allow everyone to get additional information on different kinds of sports and activities in the city
This comes after a new contract has been signed and a larger budget has been approved
The centre will help migrants and refugees better integrate into Greek society
The expected effect is a reduction in carbon emissions and lighting costs
They are still uncommon in Poland
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EU institutions are shining the spotlight on one of the most sustainable mobility options
The Semmelweis area will be preserved and made use of for educational and social purposes
The expansion of cycling infrastructure is a key priority for local authorities in the Austrian city
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
A Hungarian MEP proposes that the EU funds directly local council schemes in healthcare
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.
Interview with Bela Schwartz, Mayor of Ajka, Hungary
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
Emission-free public transport will move the country closer to achieving climate neutrality by 2050
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
It aims to reduce the burden on citizens by exploiting the opportunities offered by digitization
The City Council has also taken measures to reduce the pressure on public transport and suspend cultural events
WHO declares Covid-19 a global pandemic, Trump suspends all travel from most of Europe
Slovakia, Malta and Bulgaria have confirmed their first cases, Hungary has cancelled the 15 March National Day celebrations
Meanwhile, Hungary reports first coronavirus cases
The state-of-the-art Galvani Bridge will connect South Buda and South Pest, easing downtown traffic
105 Municipalities take part in an innovative initiative for energy efficiency and climate change
Mayor Gergely Karácsony will start a social debate on renovation projects and plans to combat traffic pollution in the Hungarian capital
The Hungarian city was outstripped only by Reykjavik in the annual Financial Times ranking
The funds are allocated under an earlier agreement between the Hungarian government and the municipality
It is part of major developments that Hungary’s second largest airport will undergo this year
Smaller settlements will benefit from the new technology
The bank has invested EUR 911 million in the country’s education sector so far
Awaiting new Highway Code regulations, the e-scooter provider eyes expansion into rural cities
The old “container terminal” will be demolished immediately pending expansion of the new facility
The government has adopted a national energy and climate protection strategy
The first double-decker trains will be launched on the Cegléd and Vác lines
The 13th Budapest International Circus Festival features daredevil artists from four continents
Pilsen and Budapest trams are runners-up in the poll by Czech transport magazine MHD86
Hungary’s second biggest airport received its 600,000th passenger on Monday
The motion of Mayor Gergely Karacsony has been unanimously approved by city councillors
The Hungarian city government aims to improve the air quality through intensive afforestation
It attracts visitors with a rich selection of food and drinks, a skating rink and the biggest 3D light show on the continent
It aims to demonstrate their commitment to the values of democracy but also help them tackle common challenges
The development project worth 1 billion euro will strengthen the Hungarian economy amidst increasing global trade tensions
Is your city among the finalists? There are only a few days left to cast your vote
The Hungarian capital boasts Europe’s largest outdoor ice rink and a small one, perched on top of a hotel
A government bill forces Hungary’s capital to redirect its tax revenue to funding the public transport system
The new mayor of the Hungarian capital promises a greener and socially just city
The money will help people living near Liszt Ferenc Airport to sound-proof their homes
This is part of a national strategy for economic growth
Local elections in Hungary threaten to further solidify Viktor Orbán’s grip on power
In the context of 1.8 million tons of food wasted annually
Enabling households to recycle green waste is another step towards making the city more sustainable
Users of the public transport can now store a weekly ticket on a mobile app
Having started in Győr, the initiative has rapidly grown into a movement
The talent program of the Hungarian municipality receives great acclaim
The trail showcases the beauty of the Hungarian capital and helps solve traffic issues
In 2020 Giro d’Italia will start from Budapest and run through three Hungarian cities
The outdoor lido in the Hungarian city is expected to open in 2020
The funds will go for automotive industry training and are provided by the Ministry for Innovation and Technology of Hungary
Tandetron Accelerator Laboratory has finished construction in the Hungarian city
Next weekend in six big cities in Hungary thousands of illuminated balloons will be released for the International Missing Children's Day
The Hungarian capital aims to develop bike paths in accordance with cyclists’ needs
See details about the newly-introduced measure in the Hungarian capital, coming into effect this August
Entirely renewed northern section of Subway 3 in the Hungarian capital was presented on Saturday
A cigarette butt, second most frequently disposed plastic waste, can contaminate up to 1000 litres of water
Enjoy Robotics has more robots working than employees
Escape room in Budapest, online games and extensive database, exhibitions and movies are a fraction of the COURAGE project deliverables
The Hungarian Airport receives carbon-neutrality certificate for the second year
The vote for European Best Destination 2019 is now open
Located in the heart of Budapest, the railway museum has been in use since 1896
Discover how improved design of pedestrian crossings can contribute to the safety on the road
It has been classified among the top 10 Christmas fairs in Europe
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