Dramatic report ranks Budapest among cities with the worst air quality in Europe

Action could be taken to improve air quality

EC launches infringement proceedings against Hungary

In multiple cases

NGOs would restrict the use of certain cars in Budapest due to high air pollution

Significantly poor air quality measured in several locations in the capital

Paid parking all over Budapest? - Drastic proposal submitted to Municipality

Residents would need to pay too

Air quality hazardous in several Hungarian municipalities, Centre for Public Health warns

Budapest among the cities with unhealthy air

Air Workgroup pushes for HUF 500 congestion charge in Budapest

To reduce car traffic by 15 to 20%

Air pollution kills 400,000 Europeans a year

Premature deaths from fossil fuels cost 3.3% of global GDP

Barcelona bans polluting cars

Older cars allowed 10 days a year in the city

Map shows dramatic air pollution in Hungary

400,000 premature deaths in EU annually...

EU to take Hungary to court for breach of air quality rules

And for failing to take appropriate measures. Five other member states are referred to ECJ.

EC to take Hungary to court over air pollution