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Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance to submit proposals to Budapest assembly
Hungary's ruling Fidesz-Christian Democrat alliance is starting off the Budapest municipal assembly's new term by submitting three proposals to the body.
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Government offices continue to champion consumer rights over flight delays
The Budapest municipal government office and the national economy ministry will continue to carefully monitor airline companies’ performance, and champion consumer rights.
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Finance Minister: Financial reports “clearly disprove” claims by Budapest mayor
“The mayor has not paid taxes since last June … Budapest has rejected to pay 46 billion forints in solidarity tax until March,” Minister Varga said.
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Finance Minister: Unprecedented that Budapest mayor ignores city’s taxes
Minister Varga said the solidarity contribution is paid by 724 cities, including Budapest, Hungary’s richest city.
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Budapest among world's best travel destinations
Apart from Budapest, only three European destinations made it to the top of the rankings on the Conde Nast Traveler list.
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Fidesz: Opposition has driven Budapest to bankruptcy
The opposition leadership of Budapest has “squandered reserves and driven the city to bankruptcy”.
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Danube embankment near Parliament made more pedestrian-friendly
The area will reopen to pedestrians today but cars will not be allowed to return for the time being.
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Láng: Budapest’s mayor has neglected his duties in the capital
Zsolt Láng said this neglect is evident on the streets of Budapest, with traffic in a state of chaos and public spaces full of rubbish.
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Exhibition launches to mark 125th anniversary of Budapest Millennium Underground
The Millennium Underground together with Andrássy Avenue were listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 2002.
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Budapest to host the 2024 Chess Olympiad
Budapest has been chosen as the host of the 46th Chess Olympiad that is set to take place in 2024.
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Budapest transportation development plans in the works
Budapest’s metropolitan development authorities are working on exciting new developments to reduce traffic and congestion in the city.
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Famous Budapest “Light Trams” are back for the holidays
Holiday traditions are thriving in Budapest with light trams and holiday decorations around the city.
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Citadel on Gellert Hill to be fully renovated
Archaeologists are set to continue monitoring the citadel reconstruction in Budapest.