473 result(s) for awareness
Füzesy Named Managing Director Of United Way Hungary
- 28 Oct 2010 5:00 AM
- community & culture
"United Way Hungary announced today the appointment of Tamás Füzesy as Managing Director, effective November 1. He replaces Managing Director, Steven Greimann, who will work with Füzesy through November to ensure a smooth transition.
Liszt Year In Hungary In 2011
- 28 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Next year we are celebrating the bicentenary of the birth of Franz Liszt, a major event for classical music throughout the world. It is a fortunate coincidence that in the same year, in the first half of 2011 Hungary is assuming the Presidency of the European Union, which will provide an opportunity to present the work of Franz Liszt and the Hungarian identity he embraced, in events throughout ...
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Updated: Jolie Children Start Expat School in Budapest
- 7 Oct 2010 10:30 AM
- community & culture
Just like other expat kids in Hungary, on Monday morning this week Shiloh, Pax and Maddox all attended class in Budapest. Unlike most expat children though the Jolie-Pitt kids had former-SAS bodyguards, as well as police and paparazzi, around them at the start of school. Some local mothers were apparently disappointed that Angelina didn't bother taking the kids to school herself, Brad wasn't ...
Olivia Newton John In Budapest, 2 October 2010
- 2 Oct 2010 12:00 PM
- Xpatloop
Singer and actress Olivia Newton John, and her husband John Easterling, attend an awards ceremony prior to the start of the annual walk across the historic Chain Bridge in Budapest.
Bridge Walk In Budapest With Nancy Brinker Award
- 1 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
"On Saturday, October 2, U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis will present the first ever Nancy Brinker Award to Dr. Borbála Székely for her outstanding work in breast cancer prevention and treatment. The award will be presented immediately preceding the Bridge Walk. Accepting the award on behalf of Dr. Székely, will be her mentor and distinguished oncology professor Dr. ...
Olivia Newton-John To Walk Across Budapest On 2 October
- 29 Sep 2010 9:50 AM
- health & wellness
This world famous Grammy-award winning singer will join a walk for charity over the Chain Bridge in Budapest to support Breast Cancer Awareness. This annual event was launched back in 2002 by then US Ambassador to Hungary Nancy Goodman Brinker. The walk aims to promote early screening for breast cancer, which is one of Hungary's top causes of death for women.
The World’s First Green Triathlon Championship In Budapest
- 17 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- sport
"With a commitment to making the sport of triathlon as green as possible, the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Grand Final featured several initiatives to minimize the environmental impact. The five-day event, which began on September 8 in Budapest, advocated athletes’ responsibility to keep the air and water in which they compete as clean as possible.
'Aroma Exhibition', Budapest Szabadság Square, Until September
- 23 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Our Roma exhibit is comprised of contemporary paintings, photos and “photo-paintings” intends to emphasise the fundamental notion that culture makes all men nobler, and provides the essence for all of us. Regardless of whether or not viewers and artists are of Roma descent. When you are affected by a cultural experience, if you experience the world through the essence and flavours of art, you ...
Füzesy Named Managing Director Of United Way Hungary
- 28 Oct 2010 5:00 AM
- community & culture
"United Way Hungary announced today the appointment of Tamás Füzesy as Managing Director, effective November 1. He replaces Managing Director, Steven Greimann, who will work with Füzesy through November to ensure a smooth transition.
Liszt Year In Hungary In 2011
- 28 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Next year we are celebrating the bicentenary of the birth of Franz Liszt, a major event for classical music throughout the world. It is a fortunate coincidence that in the same year, in the first half of 2011 Hungary is assuming the Presidency of the European Union, which will provide an opportunity to present the work of Franz Liszt and the Hungarian identity he embraced, in events throughout ...
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
Updated: Jolie Children Start Expat School in Budapest
- 7 Oct 2010 10:30 AM
- community & culture
Just like other expat kids in Hungary, on Monday morning this week Shiloh, Pax and Maddox all attended class in Budapest. Unlike most expat children though the Jolie-Pitt kids had former-SAS bodyguards, as well as police and paparazzi, around them at the start of school. Some local mothers were apparently disappointed that Angelina didn't bother taking the kids to school herself, Brad wasn't ...
Olivia Newton John In Budapest, 2 October 2010
- 2 Oct 2010 12:00 PM
- Xpatloop
Singer and actress Olivia Newton John, and her husband John Easterling, attend an awards ceremony prior to the start of the annual walk across the historic Chain Bridge in Budapest.
Bridge Walk In Budapest With Nancy Brinker Award
- 1 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
"On Saturday, October 2, U.S. Ambassador to Hungary, Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis will present the first ever Nancy Brinker Award to Dr. Borbála Székely for her outstanding work in breast cancer prevention and treatment. The award will be presented immediately preceding the Bridge Walk. Accepting the award on behalf of Dr. Székely, will be her mentor and distinguished oncology professor Dr. ...
Olivia Newton-John To Walk Across Budapest On 2 October
- 29 Sep 2010 9:50 AM
- health & wellness
This world famous Grammy-award winning singer will join a walk for charity over the Chain Bridge in Budapest to support Breast Cancer Awareness. This annual event was launched back in 2002 by then US Ambassador to Hungary Nancy Goodman Brinker. The walk aims to promote early screening for breast cancer, which is one of Hungary's top causes of death for women.
The World’s First Green Triathlon Championship In Budapest
- 17 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- sport
"With a commitment to making the sport of triathlon as green as possible, the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Grand Final featured several initiatives to minimize the environmental impact. The five-day event, which began on September 8 in Budapest, advocated athletes’ responsibility to keep the air and water in which they compete as clean as possible.
'Aroma Exhibition', Budapest Szabadság Square, Until September
- 23 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Our Roma exhibit is comprised of contemporary paintings, photos and “photo-paintings” intends to emphasise the fundamental notion that culture makes all men nobler, and provides the essence for all of us. Regardless of whether or not viewers and artists are of Roma descent. When you are affected by a cultural experience, if you experience the world through the essence and flavours of art, you ...