View of Mohács from the Danube. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons/Csanády)

Construction of the port is expected to be completed by the end of 2017, the mayor reportedly told the news agency.

The mayor added that the city has been awarded a HUF 4.75 bln European Union and state grant for the investment. The general contractor responsible for the project is to be chosen through a tender by the end of this year, the mayor said.