53 result(s) for ajka
Environmental Remediation Complete At Site Of Red Sludge Disaster In Hungary
- 1 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"All pollutant material that was leaked into the environment as a result of the red sludge disaster is now safely in its designated deposit sites – announced Csaba Szabó. Speaking in Devecser, the Ministerial Commissioner of the Ministry of Rural Development also stated that contractors have completed the environmental remediation of the areas flooded by the red sludge.
Finnish Father Christmas Already Visited Hungary
- 15 Dec 2010 7:45 AM
- community & culture
This is the fifth time that Joulupukki, Santa Claus from Finland, came to town via the Malév Helsinki service. On his arrival he was greeted by a group of excited children at Budapest airport. The Finnish Santa was also greeted by Harriet Lonka, the cultural attaché of Finnagora, the Finnish cultural and scientific centre, who said that this year, too, Lapland’s Santa Claus had arrived for ...
Red Sludge Catastrophe Exhibition, Hungarian National Museum, Budapest
- 1 Dec 2010 8:45 AM
- community & culture
"This red sludge relief exhibition shows photos, videos, and childrens drawings of the catastrophe. Also on display are protective clothing and accessories used by volunteers who attended the site. Exhibition tickets are 500 Ft, the whole amount goes to the victims in Devecser. The Hungarian National Museum, Múzeum krt. 14-16 Budapest, transfers all donations to the aid account of the Mayor's ...
Hungarian Police Ban Devecser Protest
- 17 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Police have refused to allow a demonstration by Devecser residents to go ahead from Friday, citing the dangerous situation in Veszprém county. The people of Devecser want to protest against government compensation measures related to the October 4 toxic sludge disaster.
How You Can Help The Victims Of Red Mud Disaster In Hungary
- 11 Nov 2010 6:35 AM
- community & culture
"With 7,000 people affected directly by the disaster on 5th October 2010 a state of emergency has been declared in three western counties of Hungary after the chemical waste burst from a reservoir at the Ajkai Timfoldgyar plant in the town of Ajka. Hungarian Interchurch Aid have been providing assistance to the population of the disaster hit settlements of Kolontár and Devecser from the outset. ...
Mud Tragedy In Hungary Another Injured Person Dies
- 10 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of fatal victims of the mud catastrophe raised to ten, when an aged man died in hospital in Győr He has been in a serious condition for weeks. In the meantime the local defence committee proposes to establish a health center in the region to clear the news spreading about the dangers.
British Chamber Red Sludge Fund Raising In Hungary
- 27 Oct 2010 7:50 AM
- community & culture
"The British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary has decided to take action in an effort to help the 7,000 people directly affected by the disaster on 4 October 2010, when a chemical waste reservoir burst at the Ajkai Timföldgyár plant, releasing a flood of red sludge on the settlements nearby. To leave matters in able hands, we wish to direct your donations to the Hungarian Interchurch Aid, who ...
Red Sludge Aftermath: "Hungary Is A Safe Place To Stay"
- 20 Oct 2010 9:51 AM
- community & culture
"Staying in Hungary is completely safe, experts reassure travellers to Budapest. The rupture of the red sludge reservoir in Hungary has caused a localised emergency situation afflicting three villages 160 km from the capital, Budapest. The dam burst poses no threat at all to anyone planning to travel to Budapest or stay elsewhere in Hungary.
Toxic Mud Effect Likely To Be Long Term In Hungary
- 14 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"As toxic mud polluted waters flow towards the Danube from Monday’s breach of an alumina plant residue dam, WWF-Hungary has warned the environmental impacts could be longer lasting than the 2000 cyanide spill into the Danube basin.
Environmental Remediation Complete At Site Of Red Sludge Disaster In Hungary
- 1 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"All pollutant material that was leaked into the environment as a result of the red sludge disaster is now safely in its designated deposit sites – announced Csaba Szabó. Speaking in Devecser, the Ministerial Commissioner of the Ministry of Rural Development also stated that contractors have completed the environmental remediation of the areas flooded by the red sludge.
Finnish Father Christmas Already Visited Hungary
- 15 Dec 2010 7:45 AM
- community & culture
This is the fifth time that Joulupukki, Santa Claus from Finland, came to town via the Malév Helsinki service. On his arrival he was greeted by a group of excited children at Budapest airport. The Finnish Santa was also greeted by Harriet Lonka, the cultural attaché of Finnagora, the Finnish cultural and scientific centre, who said that this year, too, Lapland’s Santa Claus had arrived for ...
Red Sludge Catastrophe Exhibition, Hungarian National Museum, Budapest
- 1 Dec 2010 8:45 AM
- community & culture
"This red sludge relief exhibition shows photos, videos, and childrens drawings of the catastrophe. Also on display are protective clothing and accessories used by volunteers who attended the site. Exhibition tickets are 500 Ft, the whole amount goes to the victims in Devecser. The Hungarian National Museum, Múzeum krt. 14-16 Budapest, transfers all donations to the aid account of the Mayor's ...
Hungarian Police Ban Devecser Protest
- 17 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"Police have refused to allow a demonstration by Devecser residents to go ahead from Friday, citing the dangerous situation in Veszprém county. The people of Devecser want to protest against government compensation measures related to the October 4 toxic sludge disaster.
How You Can Help The Victims Of Red Mud Disaster In Hungary
- 11 Nov 2010 6:35 AM
- community & culture
"With 7,000 people affected directly by the disaster on 5th October 2010 a state of emergency has been declared in three western counties of Hungary after the chemical waste burst from a reservoir at the Ajkai Timfoldgyar plant in the town of Ajka. Hungarian Interchurch Aid have been providing assistance to the population of the disaster hit settlements of Kolontár and Devecser from the outset. ...
Mud Tragedy In Hungary Another Injured Person Dies
- 10 Nov 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The number of fatal victims of the mud catastrophe raised to ten, when an aged man died in hospital in Győr He has been in a serious condition for weeks. In the meantime the local defence committee proposes to establish a health center in the region to clear the news spreading about the dangers.
British Chamber Red Sludge Fund Raising In Hungary
- 27 Oct 2010 7:50 AM
- community & culture
"The British Chamber of Commerce in Hungary has decided to take action in an effort to help the 7,000 people directly affected by the disaster on 4 October 2010, when a chemical waste reservoir burst at the Ajkai Timföldgyár plant, releasing a flood of red sludge on the settlements nearby. To leave matters in able hands, we wish to direct your donations to the Hungarian Interchurch Aid, who ...
Red Sludge Aftermath: "Hungary Is A Safe Place To Stay"
- 20 Oct 2010 9:51 AM
- community & culture
"Staying in Hungary is completely safe, experts reassure travellers to Budapest. The rupture of the red sludge reservoir in Hungary has caused a localised emergency situation afflicting three villages 160 km from the capital, Budapest. The dam burst poses no threat at all to anyone planning to travel to Budapest or stay elsewhere in Hungary.
Toxic Mud Effect Likely To Be Long Term In Hungary
- 14 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"As toxic mud polluted waters flow towards the Danube from Monday’s breach of an alumina plant residue dam, WWF-Hungary has warned the environmental impacts could be longer lasting than the 2000 cyanide spill into the Danube basin.