9 result(s) for biodiversity in Getting around
Unique Hungarian Wine Village Tokaj Added to UN Tourism List
- 20 Oct 2023 6:10 PM
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The UN World Tourism Organisation has included Tokaj, a unique wine community in north-eastern Hungary, in its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023, the Hungarian Tourism Agency announced this week.
Enjoy Hidden Idylls on the Danube: Come Discover Hungary’s Enchanting Islands
- 18 Aug 2023 6:59 AM
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Every August, thousands head to Hajógyári Island for the Sziget Festival but few may realise that there are many other island destinations in the Danube that are equally worthy of discovery.
Budapest’s Only Marsh to be Saved
- 22 Mar 2022 1:43 PM
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The Merzse marsh, the only wetland habitat in Budapest, located in Rákosmente, has been threatened by a shortage of water for years, in spite of rehabilitation efforts by the Municipality of Rákosmente. Budapest Airport has therefore joined the leadership of the municipality, which has long been committed to protecting the environment.
Watch: Xploring Budapest - Botanical Garden, Budapest
- 13 Jul 2021 7:48 AM
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Founded in 1771, the country's oldest botanical gardens are a real 'green island' in Budapest's concrete jungle.
Xplore Budapest: Füvészkert - Botanical Garden of ELTE
- 10 Jun 2021 1:05 PM
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Founded in 1771, the country's oldest botanical gardens are a real 'green island' in Budapest's concrete jungle.
Kiskunság National Park Offers Guided Tours In English, 25 May
- 10 May 2019 8:32 AM
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Marking the week of Hungarian national parks, visitors have the opportunity to get a deeper insight into the colorful flora and fauna of Kiskunság National Park (122 km southeast of Budapest) and admire the rich biodiversity of orchids at nearby Lake Kolon on May 25, says a press release.
Danube River To Be Severely Impacted By Plans To Increase Navigation
- 17 Dec 2010 4:00 AM
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"European Commission will publish plans to increase navigation on the Danube River, as part of their EU Strategy for the Danube Region. However this decision could result in significant negative impacts on the river’s unique environment without bringing the expected economic benefit to the region, WWF warns.
Five Countries To Mark First-Time Carpathian Parks Day
- 18 May 2010 1:00 AM
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"Almost 30 national and nature parks in five countries across the Carpathian Mountains will celebrate for the first time on Sunday the immense biological diversity of Europe’s last great wilderness area.
Danube In The Spotlight On World Water Day
- 31 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
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"On World Water Day, Danube River Basin countries are looking at an impressive progress made early in the year towards the protection and sustainable use of water and other ecological resources, reaffirming and strengthening their commitment to transboundary cooperation.
Unique Hungarian Wine Village Tokaj Added to UN Tourism List
- 20 Oct 2023 6:10 PM
- getting around
The UN World Tourism Organisation has included Tokaj, a unique wine community in north-eastern Hungary, in its list of Best Tourism Villages 2023, the Hungarian Tourism Agency announced this week.
Enjoy Hidden Idylls on the Danube: Come Discover Hungary’s Enchanting Islands
- 18 Aug 2023 6:59 AM
- getting around
Every August, thousands head to Hajógyári Island for the Sziget Festival but few may realise that there are many other island destinations in the Danube that are equally worthy of discovery.
Budapest’s Only Marsh to be Saved
- 22 Mar 2022 1:43 PM
- getting around
The Merzse marsh, the only wetland habitat in Budapest, located in Rákosmente, has been threatened by a shortage of water for years, in spite of rehabilitation efforts by the Municipality of Rákosmente. Budapest Airport has therefore joined the leadership of the municipality, which has long been committed to protecting the environment.
Watch: Xploring Budapest - Botanical Garden, Budapest
- 13 Jul 2021 7:48 AM
- getting around
Founded in 1771, the country's oldest botanical gardens are a real 'green island' in Budapest's concrete jungle.
Xplore Budapest: Füvészkert - Botanical Garden of ELTE
- 10 Jun 2021 1:05 PM
- getting around
Founded in 1771, the country's oldest botanical gardens are a real 'green island' in Budapest's concrete jungle.
Kiskunság National Park Offers Guided Tours In English, 25 May
- 10 May 2019 8:32 AM
- https://bbj.hu/
- getting around
Marking the week of Hungarian national parks, visitors have the opportunity to get a deeper insight into the colorful flora and fauna of Kiskunság National Park (122 km southeast of Budapest) and admire the rich biodiversity of orchids at nearby Lake Kolon on May 25, says a press release.
Danube River To Be Severely Impacted By Plans To Increase Navigation
- 17 Dec 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
"European Commission will publish plans to increase navigation on the Danube River, as part of their EU Strategy for the Danube Region. However this decision could result in significant negative impacts on the river’s unique environment without bringing the expected economic benefit to the region, WWF warns.
Five Countries To Mark First-Time Carpathian Parks Day
- 18 May 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"Almost 30 national and nature parks in five countries across the Carpathian Mountains will celebrate for the first time on Sunday the immense biological diversity of Europe’s last great wilderness area.
Danube In The Spotlight On World Water Day
- 31 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"On World Water Day, Danube River Basin countries are looking at an impressive progress made early in the year towards the protection and sustainable use of water and other ecological resources, reaffirming and strengthening their commitment to transboundary cooperation.