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Strike still going strong

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The public transportation strike which we have written about several times already is still going strong and most buses, trams and trolley buses in the capital of Hungary are still standing still. Some of them are going and you can read more about that in our former post.

I guess the taxi companies enjoy the strike as they probably have much more to do than under normal circumstances, but it would be nice if they could finish this strike within shortly.

One addition to the strike is the fact that MAV (train company) has joined into the strike and especially in the early morning many trains stand still and do not transport passengers!

Paul Anka Budapest 2010

Paul Anka Budapest 2010

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Paul Anka Budapest
Paul Anka Budapest

Paul Anka performed in Budapest 5th of August 2009, and I guess he most have felt good, because in 2010 he is coming back to Hungary again. He will perform in the Budapest Sportarena this time as well and the concert will be arranged 3rd of June, starting at 20.00.

For Paul Anka 2009/2010 will be good years, especially since Paul Anka will earn loads of money, as he wrote “This is it”, the latest Michael Jackson song!

Paul Anka Budapest
Budapest Sportarena
June 3rd, 2010 – 20.00

Tickets: WorldTicketSHop

Other events in Budapest

Al Bano Budapest

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Albano Carrisi, known as Al Bano, was born 20th of May 1943 in Italy. He has sold more than 165 million albums around the world, and he has performed together with Luciano Pavaortti, Placido Domingo and Jose Carreras. Al Bano will perform in Budapest Sportarena April 23rd, and the concert starts at 19.00.

Al Bano Budapest
Budapest Sportarena
April 23, 2010 – 19:00

Tickets: WorldTicketSHop

Other concerts in Budapest

Hyperspace 2010 Budapest

Posted on by Budapest Guide

April 10th, 2010, a hot dancing event will be arranged in the SYMA Hall in Budapest.  Some people compare it to Sensation White which could be seen and experience in Budapest in 2009. Carl Cox, Chris Liebing, Dusty Kid and quite some more artists will be performing at the Hyperspace 2010 in Budapest.

Hyperspace 2010 Budapest
SYMA Hall
April 10th, 2010 – 20:00

Tickets: WorldTicketSHop

Other events in Budapest

Public transportation strike in Budapest

Posted on by Budapest Guide
Strike in Budapest

Yesterday BKV, the Public Transportation company in Budapest, started their strike which will last for an uncertain amount of time. The metro in Budapest is running as usual and so is the HEV (though not as often as normal). Those suffering are the people who would like to use trams and buses.

The most popular tram, number 6, is up and running, and so is tram number 2. Some other trams are going, but not on the entire line. Most buses are standing still, but for example the airport bus is following normal schedule.

We do not know how long this public transportation strike will last, but if some big things should happen, we will for sure write about it.

Public transportation strike coming up

Posted on by Budapest Guide
Strike in Budapest

It is winter in Budapest and the buses of the local transportation company, BKV, is having a hard time. But not only the buses, but the drivers and other workers are not at all satisfied, and the rumours are even spreading that some drivers just leave their buses in so called wildcat strikes.

In addition a big strike has been announced on January 12, and time will show it it will be a heavy strike or not (I have heard that even if it is a strike the metros will probably be running and  so on)!

Happy new year!

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We wish all our visitors, readers and everyone else a very happy near year from Budapest. 2010 seems to become a very interesting year with lots of work, guided tours, winetasting and similar cool activities! Quite a bunch of requests has already been received and things look promising.

Among the most exiting events in Budapest this year you can find the Metallica concert, Depeche Mode concert (January 11), Paul Potts concert and the Elton John concert. Of course there will be other cool events as well, for example the Sziget Festival, but I guess I should not list all events in this little post.

But at least we wish everyone a happy new year, and hope to see you all around in Budapest!

Budapest synagogue by night pictures

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The Dohányi Utcai synagogue in Budapest is the second largest in the world and it attracts hundred thousands of visitors every year. I just added some pictures of the synagogue by night for our visitors to enjoy, but I also did so to answer a question I received during a guided tour half a year ago. The tourists asked me what the “tablets” above the entrance of the synagogue are. I was not sure, but I guessed that they were some “model” of the Ten Commandments or something similar.

Tablets above Synagoue entrance

As I walked by and made these photos not long ago I zoomed in with my camera and made a picture. As I came home I checked the pictures and compared them with my Hebrew Bible. The answer; on the tables you can find parts of the Ten Commandments. The first and the third commandment are very long, so you can not find them completely, but commandments such as “You shall not kill” , “You shall not commit adultery” and “You shall not steal” can be found in its complete beauty!

Synagoue by night pictures

Budapest attractions

Auguszt confectionary near Ferenciek Square

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Auguszt Confectionary (Auguszt Cukrászda) can be found three places in Budapest, and the newest location is located in the Kossuth Lajos Utca, not far from the Ferenciek Square. The confectionary has been operating since 1870, and the department that can be found near the Ferenciek Square looks stylish, old-fashioned and nice.

Augsuzt Confectionary Budapest

If you would like to taste cakes in the new Auguszt confectionary, take on your shoes and head towards Kossuth Lajos utca 14.00-16.00 and enjoy life. The confectionary is open from 9-19 on weekdays and from 10.00-17.00 on Saturdays.

Other Auguszt confectionaries in Budapest:
Auguszt Pavilon:  Sasadi Út 190
Auguszt Cukrászda: Fény utca 8

From Budapest to Vienna, Bratislava, Prague and Krakow

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Did you know that it is easy and cheap to travel from Budapest to big cities in other countries? Thanks to the Hungarian bus company Orangeways there are several opportunities daily to travel to these cities and booking can be done easily online. The buses leave from Nepliget in Budapest (blue metro line) and the buses drives you safely to all the cities mentioned in the topic; Vienna, Bratislava, Prague and Krakow.

They have other destinations as well, but these are just examples. So, if you are planning to travel, why not come to Budapest and use this as a center for travelling on to other cities and nations.

Information about Vienna, Prague, Krakow and Bratislava.

Orangeways