Charges are being brought against four people who either initiated or mediated the bribes and a single person on the receiving end, former confidante of then Hungarian prime minister Ferenc...
Permission for the construction of a new metro line to Rákosmente is being prepared so that work can begin in 2019, and completed in 2020
The first e-ticket gates will be set up at the central Deák Ferenc Square metro stop and at the Közvágóhíd suburban rail HÉV station
The government will provide all assistance with the commencement of the refurbishment, and supports Budapest Mayor István Tarlós’s plan of implementation
The new white metro cars, dubbed 'angels', have modernized pneumatic and braking systems, and a new drive system, which is more energy efficient by 30 percent. The passenger sections are vandal-proof, and the cabins are entirely fire-proof
Implicating the Socialist-led government in the biggest corruption scandal since Hungary joined the EU, the OLAF report uncovered irregularities and the suspicion of corruption in connection with 57 contracts, with most losses tied to five contracts
The renovations would cover the installation of elevators at every station of the metro line, as opposed to the most vital upgrades needed
The estimated budget of 137.5 billion HUF fits well within the previously allocated amount, and the work is not expected to exceed these forecasts
"If the budget for the project remains “capped” at the current 140 billion HUF, plans to upgrade the stops will have to be abandoned," Mayor of Budapest has said