Budapest Assembly

28/09/2023

No governmental support, Budapest strives to survive

Receipt of some HUF 55 billion (EUR 140.9m) in support promised by the government is still in question. #budapest #budget
29/06/2023

Official: Huge changes coming to Budapest traffic, pay attention!

Here is everything you should know about the changes coming to Budapest traffic. #hungary #dailynewshungary #budapest #traffic
29/06/2023

Ray of hope: Budapest Jazz Club to be saved

Good news arose yesterday: the Budapest Assembly granted an extraordinary HUF 10 million (EUR 26,900) support to the Budapest Jazz Club. #hungary #dailynewshungary #budapest #budapestjazzclub #culture #music
24/05/2023

Budapest public transport in danger? Transport company takes out huge loan

As part of the municipality's "survival programme", the Budapest Transport Centre (BKK) will take out a HUF 24 billion (EUR 63.9 million) loan. #hungary #dailynewshungary #budapest #bkk #publictransport #loan
26/04/2023

Budapest Assembly adopts measures of survival programme

The package includes the stabilisation of the city's budget, maintaining the quality of city services and guaranteeing the payment of wages of people employed by institutions operated by the municipality. #hungary #dailynewshungary #budapest #assembly
28/03/2023

Budapest’s biggest scandal right now is the name of a street

According to the Budapest Government Office, the naming of a promenade after Gyula Horn in District XIII district is against the law. #hungary #dailynewshungary #budapest #street #history
22/02/2023

Building battery plants in Budapest to require residents’ approval

The Budapest Assembly passed a position on Wednesday: the city's residents must be consulted before any plans are made regarding battery plants. #hungary #dailynewshungary #budapest #batteryplants
29/08/2022

Utility support scheme will need Budapest municipal assembly’s approval

The utility price support scheme the municipality of Budapest plans to introduce as of October 1 will need the approval of the municipal council
28/06/2022

No public transport fare rise but reduced usage of lights in Budapest

In the summer, decoration lights will be turned off after 11 pm in the city.
25/05/2022

Budapest Mayor: Budapest Assembly lacks quorum ‘due to conflict between party leaders’ – UPDATED

The Budapest Assembly was cancelled on Wednesday due to conflict between the leaders of the parties in the leading coalition. #hungary #budapest #politics
18/05/2022

Top court rules referendum bids on China’s Fudan University, jobless benefits unconstitutional

Has the last hurdle for the Chinese university been cleared?
23/02/2022

Budapest drops plans for Gellért Hill funicular

⚠️The municipality of Budapest have scrapped the plans for the new Gellért Hill funicular 🇭🇺🚠
24/01/2022

City Hall sale plans: there is no evidence, committee closed the case

No evidence, case closed:
29/11/2021

Budapest’s public transport has now been ensured

Karácsony said it was unclear to him why "political pressure by the municipality was necessary" to receive the funding
23/11/2021

Hungary has enough vaccine, says minister

Would vaccinations be compulsory in Hungary? Find the answer here⤵️
26/10/2020

Budapest mask-wearing decree to be revoked!

"Budapest mask-wearing decree to be revoked!" - Budapest Mayor Karácsony
07/10/2020

Mayor Karácsony: Budapest mulling 0.5 pc business tax for recovery

Budapest is mulling the introduction of a 0.5 percent "recovery" tax on larger businesses, details ⤵️
30/09/2020

Liget Budapest – City assembly approves amendment to construction rules

Budapest’s metropolitan assembly on Wednesday approved an amendment to building regulations in connection with the revamp of the capital’s City Park. The amendment was approved with […]
30/09/2020

Liget Budapest – Hungarian government decree fixes City Park construction rules

The Orbán cabinet re-opened the fight over the issue of City Park/Városliget with the decree
14/09/2020

Budapest Assembly tightens rules on mask-wearing, introduces fines for infractions!

Wearing masks will be compulsory in many places!