Siófok

Siófok is a city in the Balaton Republic on the southern bank of Lake Balaton in the Province of Southern Transdanubia. The city is one of East Europe's most popular holiday destinations, famous for its beaches and nightlife. Siófok is one of the richest municipalities of the country due to tourism. Citizens often call the town "the capital of Balaton", as it is the largest city on its shores and acts as the commercial and tourism hub of the region.



Geography
In Siófok, the channel Sió flows out of the lake to form a connection to the Danube.

Infrastructure
The City of Siófok is accessible via trains, planes and individual motor traffic. It is located near the national highway number 2. In terms of railroad access, Siófok is one of the nation's most important train stations at the meeting point between the Budapest-Ljubljana line and the Győr-Pécs line. An Airport in close proximity is the Hévíz-Balaton Airport.

Politics
The city of Siófok is led by the independent Janós Kvélt. His agenda is centrist, with hints to the left. Despite the Protests, he continues to organize aid for refugees and other immigrants. He is up for reelection in March 2017.