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Why a Theatre’s Demolition Has Sparked Outrage in Albania
Critics say the demolition of the National Theatre is an old project of Prime Minister Edi Rama, since the time when he was Culture Minister in 1998 and proposed to build a tower in its place and incorporate the theatre inside.
The renewed bid to demolish the theatre divided artists and activists, and raised concerns among anti-corruption and heritage watchdogs.
Budapest to Belgrade: All Aboard the Secret Express
Yet even before a sleeper is laid, the Hungarian government has thrown a cloak of secrecy over the project, raising serious questions about transparency and accountability.
On April 8, the government submitted a draft bill to classify details of the Budapest-Belgrade railway plan, ostensibly to protect national interests.
All school field trips abroad to be postponed
More than a week ago, a recommendation was issued to stop all excursions to Italy, and now this applies to all countries, Tanjug told the Ministry of Education.
The first case of a new coronavirus was confirmed in Serbia by a 43-year-old man from Subotica who was staying in Budapest.
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"We are jealous, they are making big deals with Russia under wraps"
He said that rejecting criticism addressed to Budapest for co-operating with Moscow, adding that other European countries with Russia were concluding huge deals "under the wraps".
Szijjrt said in an interview with the Austrian News Agency APA that he detected double standards on this issue.
Athens vies for best destination
Athens is among the 20 nominees for Europe's best destination in 2020, being voted on by users of the website European Best Destinations in association with the continent's largest travel agencies.
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Hungary’s Municipal Elections: The Beginning of the End for Orban?
Opposition forces talked about an "electoral breakthrough" while politicians of Orban's ruling Fidesz party repeated the mantra that Fidesz remained the most popular party by far in a country dominated by orange (the colour of Fidesz).
Who is right? In fact, both were.
Sex and the cities
Hungary’s Opposition Wins in Budapest and Other Cities
Karacsony called his victory "a lesson on democracy" after Fidesz-backed Istvan Tarlos conceded defeat, media reported.
With most ballots counted, Karacsony, 44, had the support of more than 50 per cent of voters in the capital, compared with just over 44 per cent for Tarlos, 71, mayor of Budapest since 2010.
Flights From Budapest to Sofia From Next Year
The Polish carrier LOT is planning daily flights to connect Budapest with Belgrade and Sofia, according to the Hungarian capital's airport, quoted by stolica.bg
The start of the new six destinations will be March 30 next year. They are next to Sofia, Prague, Belgrade, Stuttgart, Bucharest and Brussels.
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Budapest 'selfie museum' a hit with Instagram generation
A new so-called 'selfie museum' in Budapest that lets visitors pose by pink palm trees and frolic in multicoloured sprinkle baths has proved a hit with social-media savvy locals and tourists alike.
Romanian ambassador to Hungary claims to have suggested rescheduling his call
The Romanian Ambassador in Budapest has not refused reporting to the Hungarian Foreign Ministry, but suggested that the meeting be held on Monday, according to Romania's Foreign Affairs Ministry (MAE).