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 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
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
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
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
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
The Jahn Ferenc Dél-pesti Hospital in Budapest gratefully received a donation from the DK parliamentary group to support the care of newborns in the hospital, the institution announced in a statement on Thursday to MTI. The statement noted that the donation was received in accordance with the relevant procedures andContinue Reading
A recent article accused organist Xaver Varnus of abusing underage boys. The musician denies the allegations and stated that the article is full of distortions and false information. The police are currently investigating the case, and several witnesses have already been questioned. Official Statement Dóra Dúró, a Member of ParliamentContinue Reading
On the night of October 26th to 27th, from Saturday to Sunday, we will switch from daylight saving time to standard time, meaning the clocks should be set back from 3:00 AM to 2:00 AM. Due to the time change, most night routes will operate unchanged during the early hours.Continue Reading
The unique and colorful characters of the animal world will come to life through the power of music and poetry at the House of Hungarian Music in Budapest on November 14, during the Night at the Zoo concert, the organizers announced to MTI. The diversity of the animal kingdom hasContinue Reading
