2020. május 5., 10:13
Budapest
How did Budapest get its name?
The city we live in has been called Budapest since 1873 when the three settlements of Buda, Pest and Óbuda merged as one. But creating a capital proved easier than actually naming it.
2020. május 4., 16:14
Gastro
Kádár Étkezde due for closure as Budapest loses another legendary venue
Farewell, Kádár Étkezde – a classic Hungarian eatery in the heart of Budapest's Jewish Quarter, recently seen sporting a For Sale sign on its window.
2020. május 4., 14:54
Sights & culture Budapest
Transport Museum celebrates 50th anniversary of red metro in online exhibition
From Stalinist stations to urban functionality – see how Budapest's red metro line 2 developed thanks to a unique online exhibition just created by the Transport Museum.
2020. május 4., 12:33
Gastro
Pizzica Due now produces prime pastas!
Order a meaty or vegan-friendly pasta dish from Pizzica Due – made with the same fresh dough that went into its Roman-style pizzas.
2020. május 4., 11:26
Active Budapest
Budapest Chairlift up for an overhaul
Budapest's Zugliget Chairlift, a romantic attraction in the Buda hills, is due to be renovated, with a scheduled reopening of 2022.
2020. május 4., 08:36
Budapest
Castle District landmark to be lost forever if demolition goes ahead
One last look before it's gone – Csaba Virág’s Electricity Distribution Centre in the Castle District seems destined for demolition, four years after a petition spared it the wrecking ball.
2020. május 2., 12:25
Active Budapest
See how spring looks in Budapest
Spring is here! No, not like other springs in Budapest but our city has still come to life, with trees in bloom and locals enjoying the fresh air – keeping to strict distancing guidelines, of course.
2020. május 1., 11:58
Budapest
How Budapest celebrated May Day in years gone past
See how Budapest celebrated May Day under Socialism, with banners, parades and communal waves to the watching leaders.
2020. április 30., 14:29
Gastro
Cook traditional Hungarian plum dumplings in your own kitchen
Try this traditional Hungarian favourite, perfect as a dessert, a side or even a meatless main dish!
2020. április 30., 13:42
Gastro
Fork Tales: Buda’s garden restaurants of yesteryear
Where hikers and villa owners gathered amid greenery a century ago – we tell the tale of two classic Buda garden restaurants, whose legacies are part of local gastronomic lore.
2020. április 30., 13:00
Nightlife Budapest
Sziget and other major festivals cancelled after new regulations announced
Summer without Sziget – today's government announcement continuing the ban on public events attracting 500+ visitors means that many scheduled shows and festivals have had to be cancelled.
2020. április 30., 10:22
Sights & culture Culture
Best spring exhibitions – Budapest museums and galleries put more shows online
With subjects ranging from the city's red metro to the work of a Hungarian artist featured at the last Venice Biennale, more Budapest museums and galleries have made shows available to view online.
2020. április 30., 09:05
Budapest
Budapest Airport prepares for business as Wizz Air and KLM announce May flights
Budapest Airport steps up hygiene and security measures as Wizz Air and Dutch carrier KLM restore flights. Only Hungarian and EU/EEA citizens may enter Hungary, with medical checks in place.
2020. április 29., 14:42
Gastro
Order original California-style pizza thanks to Rub & Roll Barbecue!
Order special pizzas from Rub & Roll Barbecue, created California-style using sophisticated kitchen technology.
2020. április 29., 14:38
Gastro
Rákóczi téri Vásárcsarnok
The market hall in Rákóczi tér was built after the Great Market Hall in Fővám tér and has been operating since then with a short break when it had to be rebuilt after a fire in 1988
2020. április 29., 13:56
Culture
Celebrate Hungarian Film Day by watching classic comedies – free and English-friendly!
Enjoy 90 years of classic Hungarian cinema, free and English-friendly, when the National Film Institute marks Hungarian Film Day by releasing revered comedies online over the next ten days.
2020. április 29., 13:24
Stay Budapest
Hungary’s Marriott hotels donate sheets, towels and toiletries to Budapest’s Szent László Hospital
The Budapest Marriott Hotel, the Courtyard by Marriott Budapest City Center and The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest are all donating essential bedding and toiletries to the city's Szent László Hospital.
2020. április 29., 11:39
Culture
Budapest youth choir releases heart-felt quarantine music video
Music transcends quarantine as local youth ensemble SoulAir Kids Choir puts together a collaborative music video of 'Hallelujah'.
2020. április 28., 16:39
Culture
New Kolodko statue celebrates revered Hungarian cartoon character Süsü
Kolodko strikes again! New mini sculpture pops up in Budapest depicting children's TV character Süsü the Dragon, another work by this urban guerrilla sculptor.
2020. április 28., 15:55
Sights & culture Culture
Remarkable finds made at Buda Castle
Historical discoveries have been made around Buda Castle, including medieval wall segments around the Royal Palace and World War II remnants of the original Red Cross Headquarters.
2020. április 28., 07:51
Budapest
ELTE Botanical Gardens open for spring
Budapest's lovely ELTE Botanical Gardens re-open for 400 visitors a day, adhering strict rules concerning social distancing and wearing masks. Our photographer Gábor Szabó joined them.
2020. április 27., 15:07
Budapest
Helping the elderly – we follow delivery volunteers around Budapest
Help when it's most needed – our photographers show how volunteers go around Budapest providing essential assistance to the city's most vulnerable residents.
2020. április 27., 13:05
Budapest
New cycle lane to be created along the Grand Boulevard
Good news for cyclists! A bike lane is being added along a another major Budapest thoroughfare, namely the Grand Boulevard that links the major hubs of downtown Pest.
2020. április 27., 10:00
Gastro
12 top restaurants in Budapest delivering great lunch menus
Don't slave away in the kitchen today – let a top Budapest restaurant put together lunch for you, and have it delivered to your door. And all for around 2,000 forints!
2020. április 27., 09:07
Budapest
Doing the Knowledge, Budapest-style
Pedal power – cult Budapest cycle courier company Hajtás Pajtás have transformed the urban landscape of the city since setting up in 1993. We speak to manager Gábor Kürti about life on two wheels.