#hungarian public transport

[bradpittschiseledabs]

me when i see the ticket inspector approaching

[rsenak]

public transport makes me see red

[girlactionfigure]

THURSDAY HERO: Benjamin Levin

Killing Nazis at age 14

Benjamin Levin was a young resistance fighter who, as one of the notorious “Avengers,” spent World War II hiding in a Lithuanian forest, emerging only to kill Nazis or bomb their supply chains.

Benjamin was born in Vilna in 1927. His father Chaim was a successful businessman and the family lived a comfortable life. In 1941, however, Chaim was tipped off that Nazi Germany was about to invade Lithuania. As Jews, that meant the Levins’ days were numbered. Chaim quickly sold his business at a loss, used the proceeds to buy weapons, and went into hiding with his family.

At the time, Benjamin was a 14 year old juvenile delinquent who’d started smoking at age 8 and was member of a street gang. After the German invasion, he chose not to stay with his parents in their hiding place, instead joining the fierce resistance group known as the “Avengers” led by Abba Kovner. Benjamin was an immediate asset to the group due to his unique combination of exceptional bravery and diminutive size. His baby face and unassuming appearance enabled him to avoid attracting attention, even in enemy territory.

Hidden in a Lithuanian forest, the teenager and his fellow Avengers killed Nazis, bombed their transportation lines, and smuggled life-saving food and medicine into the Jewish ghettoes. It was later estimated that the brave band of guerrilla fighters had killed 212 Nazis. Their policy was “take no prisoners.” In 1944, the Jewish fighters helped the Russian army liberate Vilna, after which they marched through town looking for Nazi collaborators to execute.

Benjamin’s parents survived the war in hiding, but when they returned to Vilna to reclaim their home, their former neighbors murdered them on the spot. With nothing to keep them in Europe, Benjamin and his sister moved to pre-state Israel, where he joined the Jewish militant group Irgun, fighting the British occupation of Palestine. Benjamin was in charge of helping Jewish survivors in Europe relocate to Israel. Benjamin’s street smarts and people skills served him well as he traveled through Turkey and Syria with European Holocaust survivors.

The Soviet army did not appreciate Benjamin’s work rescuing Jews from behind the Iron Curtain, and in 1947 he was arrested and sent to a Siberian gulag. After a year, Benjamin was released from the gulag and hitchhiked his way to Southern Europe, where he reconnected with the Irgun in Italy. The organization arranged for him to enroll in college and earn a degree in mechanical engineering. He was assigned to the engine room of a ship that sailed around the world, collecting money, weapons and volunteers to fight for the Jewish state.

The ship was called Altalena, and headed to Israel with hundreds of Holocaust survivors on board, as well as Jewish volunteers from around the world, and a cache of heavy ammunition secretly donated by France. When the Altalena reached Tel Aviv and tried to dock, the ship came under fire by the Haganah, a rival military group. Under machine-gun fire, young Benjamin leapt off the ship and swam to shore, then snuck into the country unnoticed. He had been through so much in the previous several years, had lived so many lives and assumed so many identities, that he actually forgot his own birthday. Later, he decided to make Passover – the festival of freedom – his official birthday.

Benjamin met his wife Sara, a Hungarian immigrant, in Israel, and ironically she was serving with the Haganah when they fired on the Altalena. Together they had two children, and moved to New York in 1967, where Benjamin worked as a mechanic and owned a gas station. In the 1990’s, Benjamin was interviewed extensively by Steven Spielberg as part of the Shoah Foundation oral history project.

For decades, Benjamin was an in-demand public speaker at New York high schools, where he spoke about the Holocaust and his remarkable life. Toward the end of his life, Benjamin was unable to speak, but he insisted on continuing his school appearances, with his son Chaim – named for Benjamin’s father – doing the speaking for him. Chaim remembered how much Benjamin loved interacting with students, and described his father as having “an enormous amount of energy and joy and love.”

Benjamin Levin died on April 13, 2020 at age 93. The last survivor of the Avengers, Benjamin died during Passover – his adopted birthday.

For heroically fighting Nazis and saving European Jews, and for educating generations of New York schoolchildren about the Holocaust, we honor Benjamin Levin as this week’s Thursday Hero.

[szif]

hungarians when they're being told they shouldn't occupy 4 entire seats on public transport:

[fagcrisis]

I'm not hungarian only by association (my gf but she's not even in hungary atm and I am) and i'm trying to comprehend what happened with the elections, if you're not sick of talking about it yet can you please explain it to me? I think she would have voted karácsony too but her family is team vitézy and I thought he was a left-wing candidate as well and had some decent plans for the city, why is he bad? THX and sorry for bothering you, I don't know him but I'm happy your guy won, congrats 👍

hiya, dont worry i basically spend all my days explining this shit to people. even most hungarians are uninformed as hell lol

anyway so short breakdown of yesterdays election, we voted for thr following things

European parliament mandates: this is where you vote for a party and their percentage decides how many ppl they get to sent to the EP. across europe this year the far right has gained massive ground, in hungary the nazi party got 6,8 percent, and we have no leftists or even so called liberals in there anymore.

local elections: this is conplicated. if you live in the country you voted for your city/towns mayor, and a representative onto the city council. if you live in budapest you voted for the mayor of the district you live in, a representative onto the district council, a party in the city council elections (based on percentage they can send an amount of representatives into city council) and the lord mayor of budapest

so the current, and likely future (SWEEP!!) lord mayor of budapest is Karácsony Gergely. hes a centre left politician, and while i disagree w a lot of his policies hes a MAJOR improvement on our previous mayor. ive been volunteering for various ngos and volunteer groups for a long time now and karigeri is always very amenable to working with us, under his time homelessness hasnt like, improved but he stopped putting homeless people in jail for being homeless, and removed a lot of hostile architecture in parks. also he recently worked out a massively beneficial deal for monthly transport passes which i wont get into but its cool. anyway like, the guy isnt the greatest is what im trxing to say but hes done shit that i support and being an activist in budapest is easier w him as the mayor

vitézy dávid is a guy who previously ran bkk, the budapest centre for transport and he did a good job of it, mans autistic as hell about trains. hes also distantly related to orbán viktor who i hope you know who that is. and hes not a fucking leftist LMAOOOOOOOOO he ran with lmp this year who are our green party ostensibely, but they are conservatives, and vitézy just on his own time is also a conservative. hes gay and jewish so idk how that happens but yknow. anyway, hes a way better public speaker than karácsony, and in a debate he massively wiped the floor with him which swayed a lot of peoples stances on him and thats why i think the race was so close

let me be very clear, theyre recounting the voted now and vitézy might win yet. if he does, fucking nothing is going to imrove in this city, because vitézy might have anti car policies he might say he wants to improve transport, but ultimately hes a fidesz lapdog and hes never gonna go against orbán on anything slightly controversial. the only reason we have anything in this city that makes it fucking liveable is because karigeri was willing to go to bat for it even though he got no fucking funding for anything. just because a guy can give a good speech isnt gonna make him a better mayor than the dude who comes out to student protests in support

[mariacallous]

Romania’s outgoing president, Klaus Iohannis, on Monday appointed current Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu to form a new government following an agreement among three centre and centre-left parties on the composition of a parliamentary majority.

Social Democrat Ciolacu was due to present himself before parliament later on Monday, accompanied by his cabinet members and a proposed programme, to seek a vote of confidence in his administration.

The new cabinet is expected to easily win the confidence vote, as the Social Democratic Party, PSD, won most seats in the December 1 parliamentary election and holds a slim majority together with centrist Liberal Party, PNL, the ethnic Hungarian UDMR and representatives of ethnic minorities.

Right-wing parties, which control around a third of the seats in parliament, together with the centrist, pro-EU Save Romania Union party, said they will not support the new government.

The PSD will hold eight posts in the next cabinet, including justice, defence and transport. The PNL will have six ministries, including the energy and interior and foreign ministries. The UDMR will get two cabinet posts, including finance.

The proposed governing programme seeks to provide Romania with a stable government in difficult times, implement measures to maintain budgetary spending within reasonable limits and carry out reforms aimed at reducing the size of both central and local administrations.

Analysts predict that Ciolacu, the PSD’s former presidential candidate who initially stepped down as party leader, will face significant challenges in executing his programme.

“We are aware that we are in the midst of a deep political crisis,” Ciolacu acknowledged on Monday, according to AFP news agency.

“It is also a crisis of trust, and this coalition aims to regain the trust of citizens, the trust of the people,” he added.

The new government is also tasked with approving a timeline for a two-round presidential election. The three coalition parties have agreed to support a single candidate in a unified effort to block a representative of the radical right from securing victory.

The first segment of presidential elections descended into chaos after a populist, NATO-sceptic and Russia-friendly politician, Calin Georgescu, won the first round held on November 24 – signalling that EU member Romania had joined a growing trend favouring far-right populism in the region.

Georgescu’s shock win prompted Romania’s top court on December 3 to order a re-run of the entire election, citing the alleged manipulation of public opinion by a “foreign state”, likely referencing Russia.

The Constitutional Court said it was annulling “the entire electoral process concerning the election of the president of Romania”, as the procedures for a free vote had not been upheld.

The new government must set a new date for the presidential elections, most likely in the first part of 2025.

[noys-boise]

i love hungarian public transport 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

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[mikimeiko]

Day 6 - Bratislava (Slovakia)

It's a beautiful day, sunny and breezy, big fluffy clouds in the sky, and a very crisp light that makes everything beautiful.

And coffee is only slightly more expensive than in Italy, I could cry XD (it also tends to be more acidic, which I don't particularly care for, but still).

There's a good amount of people strolling through the street of the old town, but it's not the crowds of Vienna or even Innsbruck. It's like a good, enjoyable quantity of people.

Bratislava is full of small, slightly hipstery cafés, and boy was this something I missed while in Vienna (mostly because it was raining all the time, and the bigger, fancier cafés have never felt really welcoming to me). Also there's a lot of specialty coffee shops where you can find different roasts and brewing methods, which I like a lot.

I found this really cute one in a courtyard off one of the main streets (which seems to be a thing I didn't properly understand yesterday, lots of places in this courtyards/alleyways to explore) which has pretty good coffee AND it comes with a bottle of water? Lovely!

For lunch I went to a (very touristy) restaurant built inside an ex theater. It's quite beautiful, and they managed to preserve enough of the original structure to make a good, original setting. There was supposed to be a lunch set menu (most restaurants apparently have them), but there wasn't? Possibly because I was too late, but I couldn't find an indication of the time anywhere. Anyway, after a moment of real frustration, I decided to give in to the touristy vibe and get THE MOST touristic food available: the garlic soup served inside a loaf of bread XD and you know what, it was actually pretty good! Though, as it generally happens with soups served in bread, it was A LOT of bread. Almost impossible to finish. Maybe people share it? I hope so, because otherwise is an immense waste.

It's getting cloudier but tomorrow it might rain, so I decide to go check out Devin Castle, a castle ruin on top of a rock at the confluence of the Morava and the Danube which is luckily included in my 72h public transport pass even if it's outside of the city. (Also included with my ticket: the bus to the Hungarian border south of the city. Should I go to the Hungarian border? Should I cross into Hungary for like 5 minutes? My heart wants to XD).

The castle is pretty magnificent. You can climb up but the garlic soup in bread is proving as hard to digest as it sounds XD So I just take the road the circle around it, going near the river.

There's also a path that starts here and goes up along the wetlands of the Morava with panels that explain how the wetlands work and why they are important to preserve. It looked really promising but the path around the castle was in the other direction. It's a lovely walk near the river, and I'm quite happy to be in a more natural environment after all these days spent mostly in cities.

On my way back I decide to go check out the riverside area of the Eurovea shopping center, which is supposed to be very nice even if it's technically part of the shopping center.

(Also since it's close I decide to also go see the blue church, which is VERY PRETTY)

I go inside the mall, try to figure out how to get to the riverbank, somehow manage to go down one floor and then up again JUST AT THE RIGHT PLACE to completely miss the part where you have to step outside if you're on floor zero and end up walking for an infinite time inside this giant mall, which is really NOT what I wanted (the weather is still nice! I yearn to be outside!). In the end I manage to get out of the shopping center at the right place and well, the guide wasn't lying when it said this was worth visiting! Very pleasant, very beautiful.

I'm so tired and I wanted to go back to the hostel early tonight but somehow it's already nine by the time I get back. Oh well XD

Met a lovely Slovenian girl called Nadia and had a nice talk with her to close well the day!

[ghostsofhistory]

Rønne, Bornholm

Tyske soldater foran havnesmedjen som afventer at blive transporteret bort fra øen. Efter opfordring fra russerne og myndighederne på Bornholm samledes en eskadre på mellem 75 og 80 skibe og både for at sejle de henved 16.000 tyske, lettiske og ungarske soldater til Kolberg. Operationen blev påbegyndt den 12. maj, og man fik sejlet ca. 3.000 soldater fra øen om dagen.

Dengang: (12). maj 1945, ukendt fotograf. Nu: 13. november 2015, Jens Voigt. Samling: Niels Christian Pihl.

Billede er også offenligt gjort i bogen, Historiens Spøgelser - Rønne 1940-1946.

German soldiers in front of the port smithy awaiting to be transported away from the island. At the request by the Russians and the authorities on the island a fleet of 75 to 80 vessels and boats were rallied to transport the approximately 16,000 German, Latvian and Hungarian soldiers to Kolberg. The operation began on May 12th and around 3000 soldiers was shipped from the island per day.

Then: (12)th. May 1945, unknown photographer. Now: 13th. November 2015, Jens Voigt. Collection: Niels Christian Pihl.

Picture is also made public in the book, Historiens Spøgelser (Ghosts of History / Geister Der Geschichte) - Rønne 1940-1946.

[rexaleph]

older man reading in hungarian next to me, why does everyone on public transport wrap up their books so i can't see the covers :c

[masonsbf]

im so convinced all hungarians have a built in autism demo for public transport vehicles. you post one plushie icarus 260 on your instagram story and you get five hungarians in your dms screaming LINK???

[budapestbug]

Szentendre is a small town on the Danube's bank, located about 40-minutes from Budapest by public transport. Best known for its Mediterranean vibes and Serbian history, Szentendre also offers Baroque architecture, Hungarian folklore stores, and lots of art, both old and modern.

True, you can find all of those in Budapest, so Szentendre isn't a must-visit for short-term visitors. But if you enjoy a break from big-city life, you can spend an adventure-filled half a day here with some advance planning. Szentendre's food scene has a long way to go, but I’ve included below a few cafés and restaurants that won’t disappoint.

Note that Szentendre is a popular tourist destination, which means the typical symptoms of mass tourism, especially mediocre gift shops, abound here. This guide will help you steer clear of the commercial traps and try to reveal the side of Szentendre worth the journey.

[bilberry42]

Bus adventures

Maybe I should do this in Finnish as practice, idk, but I’m too tired for it. I’ll use it during my speaking practice tomorrow.

I’ve been going to the office for 3 months now so lots of interesting/funny/weird experiences on public transport. Here are a few examples:

Woman asking the driver to open door. Driver grumbling that it is going to open, then continuing after she got off and complaining to the other passengers that ppl think bus drivers are stupid.

Bus driver helping people use the ticket machine / advising foreigners where they can buy a ticket and waiting for them to return.

Old guy falling over because the bus started too quickly but also he was taking a lot of time to sit down. Luckily he knew the driver so he kinda joked about it. The next day he somewhat proudly tells this adventure to someone.

A mom with a pram getting on the bus (with my help bc I was the only other passenger) while interviewing the driver where the bus actually goes. Two minutes later changes her mind so I have to help her get off.

Driver can’t communicate with foreigner about broken ticket machine so just says “kaputt”. (”broken” in German, kinda used in Hungarian)

Funny driver who jokes with the passengers and their failure to use the ticket machine correctly.

Driver listening to music clearly on Spotify, as an ad comes on (luckily the whole bus didn’t hear this, I was standing at the front)

Older lady complaining that schoolkids occupy all the seats. The next day another older lady asks ME if I wanna sit.

Sometimes listening to the passengers is fun too. The same kids go to school with my bus every day and talking about school and their crushes etc. :D

I can’t think of any more right now, but I’ll continue...

[szif]

hey any hungarians seeing this, in your city/town (don't doxx yourself, you can specify if it's a big city or not) is it safe and acceptable to wear face masks (surgeon/n95 etc for covid)? as in, do you get societal pushback or people harassing you over it, and have you ever gotten in legal trouble for it such as being harassed in a hospital or public transport by employees? you can share anything regarding this topic, i'm curious on how the rest of the country behaves regarding this

[xxxdreamscapexxx]

OMG ARE U FR IN BUDAPEST? I LIVE THERE! Oh my god okay I’m giving you some recommendations. There is this american cookie shop or something like that called “Cookie Beacon Brunch” where you can buy handmade cookies and they are just so fckn delicious. You can find it on the corner of Arany János Street and Hercegprímás Street. And just to try some hungarian foods you could visit the “Hungarikum Bisztró” and it’s on the corner of Nádor Street and Steindl Imre Street. The staff is really helpful and kind but just a thought. :) YOU MUST VISIT THE MARGARET ISLAND and it’s really easy to approach with tram number 1. The most popular street in the whole country is Váci Street and Fashion street and they are just so vibing in the evening. You have to try the hungarian mcdonalds and I promise you won’t be dissatisfied. And some advice. You should avoid Blaha Lujza Square, Széll Kálmàn Square and Deák Ferenc Square and its surroundings after 10 pm :DDD The public transport is one of the best here in Europe so feel free to use but buy tickets 😭But other than that I hope you’ll have a wonderful time here. Some people are trash but it’s common everywhere. Our foods are the best just sayin’ :DDDD Have a wonderful week <3

Waw! That's so cool! I love Hungarian food, so I'll definitely try your recommendations. I especially love the chimney cakes (kürtőskalács) you guys make! I can't wait to try one again. I even learned how to make them at home because they're so good!

Margaret Island sounds amazing! Can't wait to go there.

I have an apartment in the city center, because I like to walk when I'm in a new place. It's the best way to really see it, so I'll probably be going everywhere by foot, but it's good to know that the public transportation is good and reliable. Worst case, I do have a car, so I'd probably drive.

Thank you for all the recommendations and for the lovely message! It's very sweet of you! I can't wait to get to know Budapest better.