augusztus 16, 2022 at 10:15 AM CEST
Budapest
Budapest’s first lavender park opens in Újpest
Take a look at the pretty lavender park just opened in Újpest, open 24/7 and also integral to environmental and employment initiatives.
August 4, 2022 at 2:51 PM CEST
Budapest
Green makeover of Margit körút begins
Cafés, galleries and boutiques are not the new developments around the Margit Quarter – more than 5,000 perennials, bulbs and trees are just starting to be planted.
July 21, 2022 at 2:41 PM CEST
Budapest
Communal garden to be created in Szent István park
Another plus for the trendy residents of Újlipótváros – Szent István park will soon receive its own communal garden.
July 21, 2022 at 8:06 AM CEST
Budapest
Where to find free drinking water in Budapest
In this summer heat, Budapest now has more drinking fountains, refill stations and public-distributions points – here's where to find them.
June 27, 2022 at 4:05 PM CEST
Budapest
Tuesday is Say It With Flowers Day!
Don't be surprised if you see a bouquet on your way to work tomorrow – Tuesday 28 June is Say It With Flowers Day, when florists spread happy news in all kinds of colours.
May 20, 2022 at 5:07 PM CEST
Budapest
More cycle lanes to be created on major Budapest roads
Budapest gets even more cycle-friendly with the opening up of Üllői út and Podmaniczky utca to cyclists thanks to changes in public transport.
April 29, 2022 at 2:07 PM CEST
Budapest
A walking tour through history – discover beautiful Szépjuhászné up in the Buda hills
The secret history of Szépjuhászné, named after an unknown but beautiful acquaintance of medieval King Mátyás, site of a legendary restaurant and stop on Budapest's famous Children's Railway.
April 26, 2022 at 9:13 AM CEST
Budapest
Budapest’s second Miyawaki mini-forest planted in Boráros tér
More than 200 saplings have been bedded in Boráros tér according to a method devised by legendary Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, using native trees planted close together.
April 19, 2022 at 11:39 AM CEST
Budapest
Margit Quarter to receive green makeover
Plants and trees will soon appear amid the new galleries and cafés in Budapest's up-and-coming Margit Quarter, adding to the area's allure for ambitious entrepreneurs.
April 14, 2022 at 9:22 AM CEST
Budapest
Downtown Pest embankment to be permanently car-free from 2023
From 2023, the main section of the lower embankment in downtown Pest will be free of motorists, making permanent an occasional weekend and holiday arrangement.
March 18, 2022 at 9:18 AM CET
Budapest
Budapest even better for cyclists as more buses now allow on bikes
Two more bus routes in Budapest are now accepting bikes on board, the 91 and 291, both serving the scenic, upscale Buda district of Rózsadomb.
March 3, 2022 at 12:01 PM CET
Budapest
No more masks from Monday, 7 March
Travel around Budapest and shop mask-free as of this Monday, 7 March, as pandemic restrictions are eased across Hungary. Restrictions will still apply to hospitals and care homes.
February 10, 2022 at 10:42 AM CET
Budapest
Green promenade promised for grey street in gritty District VIII
District VIII will be greener after the revamping of grey Déri Miksa utca, immediately behind relandscaped Rákóczi tér. Works starts this spring.
February 8, 2022 at 11:17 AM CET
Budapest
Danube end of downtown street Arany János utca now tree-lined and pedestrian-friendly
Urban renovation continues around Budapest city centre with more greenery and wider pavements unveiled on the Danube section of busy downtown street Arany János utca.
February 7, 2022 at 9:28 AM CET
Budapest
South Pest embankment to open up to pedestrians and cyclists
In further good news for cyclists and pedestrians, plans are afoot to relandscape the Danube embankment running south from Liberty Bridge, linked to the revamping of the transport hub at Boráros tér.
February 3, 2022 at 10:06 AM CET
Budapest
Buda boulevard to be given green makeover
Just in time for spring, pretty Buda avenue Szilágyi Erzsébet fasor is having its many trees repaired or replaced in another sign of Budapest's environmentally friendly approach to urban development.
January 31, 2022 at 9:41 AM CET
Budapest
Another green makeover in Budapest – main square in Ferencváros swaps stone for grass
A stroll down Ráday utca from Kálvin tér, unsung Bakáts tér is now another fine example of a city square getting a green makeover in Budapest, with a stage to be set up in summer.
January 25, 2022 at 1:35 PM CET
Budapest
Green corridor to be created in Buda to improve air quality in town
Providing Pest with fresh air, a Buda Green Corridor is being created as part of the revamp of Városmajor park, linking Vérmező, Tabán and Gellért Hill.
January 25, 2022 at 11:04 AM CET
Budapest
No more Covid tests required for double-vaccinated travelling to the UK
Travel from Hungary to the UK will be easier for double-vaccinated passengers as of 11 February, with the requirement to take lateral flow tests being removed.
January 20, 2022 at 4:26 PM CET
Budapest
Third vaccination now required by 15 February to ensure proof of immunity
Make sure you get your third vaccination by 15 February to receive your new Vaccination Certificate, due to supersede the Immunity Certificate. Second shots within the last six months are also valid.
January 20, 2022 at 10:50 AM CET
Budapest
See how the new campus is shaping up at the University of Physical Education
The next generation of coaches and sports administrators will be educated at a contemporary complex now being built at Budapest’s University of Physical Education, with a unique roof terrace and pool.
January 19, 2022 at 9:22 AM CET
Budapest
Record year at Budapest Airport – for freight at least
Numbers are up at Budapest Airport, which handled a record amount of cargo during 2021 and nearly 730,000 passengers during the month of November. Optimism surrounds the return of long-haul in 2022.
January 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM CET
Budapest
Városmajor park due for major renovation
Plans are now afoot to revamp Városmajor, the oldest public park in Buda, with a dog park, running track and water feature all in the pipeline.
December 31, 2021 at 11:29 AM CET
Budapest
Princes, pharaohs and star chefs – our 25 highlights of 2021!
2021 in Budapest was another busy year in the life of the Hungarian capital – here's our selection of highlights, from panoramic cocktail bars to riverside strolls along a revived Danube embankment.
November 22, 2021 at 2:26 PM CET
Budapest
Hungary extends walk-in Covid vaccination drive across the country
Walk in and get your third vaccination – or first or second – at any of 40 hospitals around Budapest this week, no appointment required. Masks compulsory, of course.