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Budapest’s dilapidated palaces covered in gold during renovation
All that glitters – four historic palaces around downtown Budapest are now clad in gold while essential renovation takes place.
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Budapest
Complete revamp for drab square in Ferencváros
Take a look at how a little-known square in Ferencváros, drab Markusovszky tér, will look if a proposed major revamp is agreed.
Fri, 18 Feb 2022
Budapest
From astronauts to metro stations – Fortepan archive receives 3,000 rare retro photos of Budapest
Discover everyday life in Budapest between 1950 and 1989 thanks to a unique trove of photos collated by the Office of Public Construction, FŐMTERV, and published by communal archive, Fortepan.
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New terminal for Budapest Airport by 2028 and renovated Terminal 1 to open by 2024
Three terminals to be operating at Budapest Airport by 2028 – that's the aim, as the renovation of historic Terminal 1 and construction of Terminal 3 continue apace.
Mon, 14 Feb 2022
Budapest
Renovation of railway line to Vác under way – new station for Rákospalota-Újpest
More improvements to Budapest's suburban railway network will be unveiled with a new station being planned for Rákospalota-Újpest, on the historic line up to Vác.
Fri, 11 Feb 2022
Budapest
10 most romantic ways to spend Valentine’s Day in Budapest
Love is in the air – if you're spending Valentine's Day in romantic Budapest, here are ten tips on how to spend the day with the one you love, at a spa, a panoramic restaurant or on a riverside tram.
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MTK football academy to be built on the site of abandoned Józsefváros station
Long linked with Liverpool, MTK Budapest's Sándor Károly Football Academy will be moving to a new, six-pitch complex on the site of the old Józsefváros train station, near the club's current stadium.
Thu, 10 Feb 2022
Budapest
UK travel vlog shows the best of Budapest on a budget
Discover Budapest through UK vloggers John and Becky Parks. These travel enthusiasts have just filmed a budget-conscious guide to the Hungarian capital, with key sights and typical food the focus.
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.
Wed, 9 Feb 2022
Budapest
Budapest’s Funicular running again after renovation
Glide up Castle Hill from Clark Ádám tér once more now that the Funicular is back in action after renovation to mark the 150th anniversary of this revered vehicle.
Tue, 8 Feb 2022
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.
Mon, 7 Feb 2022
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.
Thu, 3 Feb 2022
Budapest
From aroma tours to virtual concierges – CheckINN Tourism Innovation Competition winners announced
Coming up with creative solutions for today's travel industry, three teams of students won top prizes and substantial scholarships in three categories at the CheckINN Tourism Innovation Competition.
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.
Wed, 2 Feb 2022
Budapest
Ulysses 100 - James Joyce’s pioneering novel and its hidden ties to Hungary
It was exactly 100 years ago that James Joyce's pioneering novel, Ulysses, was published for the first time. Discover the literary connections between Ulysses and Hungary.
Budapest
Direct flights resume between Budapest and Toronto
In further good news for tourism in Budapest and international travellers, Air Canada is relaunching its direct service between Toronto and the Hungarian capital in May.
Mon, 31 Jan 2022
Budapest
Hidden mosaic reveals daily life in Communist Hungary
Gone but not forgotten – a supermarket that once stood by the gates of the huge factory in industrial Csepel has been rebuilt, but the former district architect had the smarts to snap its retro mural.
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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.
Thu, 27 Jan 2022
Budapest
New time-based transport tickets to be introduced in March
Hop on and hop off Budapest transport for 30 and 90 minutes using just one new digital ticket from March. Standard tickets and passes are still valid.
Wed, 26 Jan 2022
Budapest
More trees to be planted along the Danube embankment
Ever greener Budapest – now more trees can be planted along Műegyetem rakpart, the section of Danube embankment in south Buda running by the Budapest University of Technology and Economics.
Tue, 25 Jan 2022
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.
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.
Fri, 21 Jan 2022
Budapest
New timed transfer tickets proposed for Budapest transport
Tired of having to stamp that ticket even though it's only for a couple of stops as you transfer across town? New time-based tickets are now under discussion and may be introduced as early as spring.
Thu, 20 Jan 2022
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.
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.
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