Dinosaur Exhibition at the Biodome in Budapest
A new exhibition at the Biodome of the Capital Zoo and Botanical Garden showcases the Age of Dinosaurs. It will be open from mid-February to the end of March. The „Prehistoric Route 16” exhibition is open from February 14 to March 30, 2025. It can be visited from Sunday toContinue Reading
On Friday afternoon, the side of Almássy Square from Tivadar Street was opened to motorists
The local residents and visitors are now welcomed by a more organized environment where the sidewalk, the parking lane, and the roadway have been renewed. Moreover, the transformation has also made turning from Tivadar Street safer. The row of trees has received a larger green area, which was necessary becauseContinue Reading
Twenty-five years ago, the Budapest Sports Arena, or as many know it, the „BS,” caught fire.
Twenty-five years ago, on December 15, 1999, at 5:07 AM, the Emergency Center of the Budapest Fire Brigade ordered the dispatch of four fire engines, an aerial rescue vehicle, and the Firefighting Unit, following reports of a fire at the Budapest Sports Arena. The 27 firefighters had barely set outContinue Reading
He committed murder, yet he was able to leave the interrogation as a free man.
Dr. Attila Petőfi, Major General and Chief Superintendent, along with Lieutenant Colonel Gyula Bogdány, Head of the Criminal Department at the Bács-Kiskun County Police Headquarters, held a press conference to provide updates on the investigation into the death of Tamás Till. Background:On May 24, 2000, a horrific murder shocked Hungary,Continue Reading
The Spanish government has vetoed the acquisition of Talgo by the Hungarian Ganz-Mávag
El Pais – The Spanish government has blocked the acquisition of Talgo by the Hungarian Ganz-Mávag Group, citing „national security risks.” The government rejected the acquisition, citing the protection of strategic interests and the company’s economic security. Following the suspension of the deal, the train manufacturer’s shares dropped by upContinue Reading
The book Ybl’s Dream Come True – The Story of the Castle Garden Bazaar has been published
The fourth volume in the book series introducing the Buda Castle Palace District unveils the fascinating and eventful history of the breathtakingly beautiful neo-Renaissance architectural complex. Readers are taken on a real journey through time, exploring the construction led by Miklós Ybl, the destruction during World War II, the eraContinue Reading
Ice Rink Opens in the Buda Castle
An ice rink named „Savoyai Ice Terrace” will open on Friday in the Buda Castle Palace District, the organizers announced to MTI on Thursday. The announcement quotes Gábor Kőrösi, the Director of Communications and Marketing at the Castle Headquarters, who stated that great efforts are being made to bring lifeContinue Reading
Organic waste collection centers are now available in 33 major cities in Hungary.
In addition to its test-run door-to-door collection of kitchen food waste, MOHU has also made it possible to drop off such materials at selected waste collection centers. The service is already available in 33 locations, and the number of participating centers is continuously expanding, the company announced on Tuesday toContinue Reading
He was intoxicated, and his system also contained traces of THC.
The week didn’t go well for the president of the Józsefváros Public Safety Foundation, who is also running for the presidency of the Democratic Coalition (DK). Abd El Rahim Ali, the DK’s Józsefváros president, realized at dawn after a heavily spent night out that his recently purchased iPad and AirPodsContinue Reading
he Csárdás Dance Added to UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List
The tradition of the Csárdás dance was added to the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Wednesday by UNESCO’s Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage during its session in Asunción, Paraguay. Hungary’s professional coordinator for the Convention for the Safeguarding of theContinue Reading