416 result(s) for city leaders
Xpat Report: New Attempts To Reduce Smog In Budapest
- 25 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
For years, air pollution has been causing serious problems especially in big cities. The leadership of the town-hall of Budapest has always been trying to fight against smog but so far they have failed to reduce contamination significantly. Now, the freshly elected mayor of Budapest, István Tarlós, has decided to work to solve the problem.
U S Ambassador Speaks At Pécs Conference
- 14 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Remarks at the "Expanding Europe" Conference: Ministers, Rectors Colleagues, distinguished guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak to you today. I am so impressed with our host institution, the University of Pécs, which was founded in 1367 by the Hungarian king Louis Anjou the Great. That’s more than 400 years before the United Stated declared its independence.
István Tarlós Starts Work As Budapest Mayor
- 11 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Newly elected Budapest mayor Istvan Tarlos officially took over from his predecessor Gabor Demszky at City Hall on Wednesday. During the transfer of power ceremony Tarlos paid tribute to Demszky, who was elected to the post five times, for “taking the trouble to run Budapest for twenty years”.
Budapest Mayor Demszky Leaving With Mixed Feelings
- 16 Sep 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest mayor Gábor Demszky says he is leaving the post with ambivalent feelings next month because, although Budapest has never made so much progress as in the past 20 years and compares well with other capitals in the region, he is unhappy about the scandals of the past two years and the loss of trust and support.
Next Week: Dalai Lama To Become “Honorary Citizen” Of Budapest
- 9 Sep 2010 8:45 AM
- community & culture
"For the first time in more than a decade, the Dalai Lama, the Buddhist leader of religious officials of the Gelug or “Yellow Hat” branch of Tibetan Buddhism is scheduled to visit Hungary on Sept 18-19.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Hungarian Firm Catches International Fever
- 9 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"During times of crisis, as many are all too familiar with, companies are forced to become more agile in order to survive. For many firms this has come down to cutting costs and focusing all available resources on sustaining business. Though these tactics may not be the ideal solution for young firms looking to grow their business, in many cases it’s done simply so the firm can stay afloat until ...
Xpat Interview: Prof. Bala Mulloth, CEU Business School
- 1 Feb 2010 11:00 AM
Bala Mulloth is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. He is also the Faculty Director of CEU InnovationsLab, an incubator focused on providing learning opportunities for students, such as testing ideas for new ventures, research opportunities for faculty, and curriculum development.
Xpat Interview: Roger Swinburn
- 29 Oct 2009 11:00 AM
Roger leads a regional executive search business based in Budapest which he established in 1998. He graduated from Liverpool University and became a management accountant with Unilever in the London HQ. Early work involved supporting and accounting for many of Unilever's subsidiaries outside Europe and the US. In 1985 he was posted to Kenya as Commercial Manager for the joint venture growing ...
Xpat Report: New Attempts To Reduce Smog In Budapest
- 25 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
For years, air pollution has been causing serious problems especially in big cities. The leadership of the town-hall of Budapest has always been trying to fight against smog but so far they have failed to reduce contamination significantly. Now, the freshly elected mayor of Budapest, István Tarlós, has decided to work to solve the problem.
U S Ambassador Speaks At Pécs Conference
- 14 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"Remarks at the "Expanding Europe" Conference: Ministers, Rectors Colleagues, distinguished guests, thank you for this opportunity to speak to you today. I am so impressed with our host institution, the University of Pécs, which was founded in 1367 by the Hungarian king Louis Anjou the Great. That’s more than 400 years before the United Stated declared its independence.
István Tarlós Starts Work As Budapest Mayor
- 11 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Newly elected Budapest mayor Istvan Tarlos officially took over from his predecessor Gabor Demszky at City Hall on Wednesday. During the transfer of power ceremony Tarlos paid tribute to Demszky, who was elected to the post five times, for “taking the trouble to run Budapest for twenty years”.
Budapest Mayor Demszky Leaving With Mixed Feelings
- 16 Sep 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest mayor Gábor Demszky says he is leaving the post with ambivalent feelings next month because, although Budapest has never made so much progress as in the past 20 years and compares well with other capitals in the region, he is unhappy about the scandals of the past two years and the loss of trust and support.
Next Week: Dalai Lama To Become “Honorary Citizen” Of Budapest
- 9 Sep 2010 8:45 AM
- community & culture
"For the first time in more than a decade, the Dalai Lama, the Buddhist leader of religious officials of the Gelug or “Yellow Hat” branch of Tibetan Buddhism is scheduled to visit Hungary on Sept 18-19.
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Hungarian Firm Catches International Fever
- 9 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"During times of crisis, as many are all too familiar with, companies are forced to become more agile in order to survive. For many firms this has come down to cutting costs and focusing all available resources on sustaining business. Though these tactics may not be the ideal solution for young firms looking to grow their business, in many cases it’s done simply so the firm can stay afloat until ...
Xpat Interview: Prof. Bala Mulloth, CEU Business School
- 1 Feb 2010 11:00 AM
Bala Mulloth is an Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. He is also the Faculty Director of CEU InnovationsLab, an incubator focused on providing learning opportunities for students, such as testing ideas for new ventures, research opportunities for faculty, and curriculum development.
Xpat Interview: Roger Swinburn
- 29 Oct 2009 11:00 AM
Roger leads a regional executive search business based in Budapest which he established in 1998. He graduated from Liverpool University and became a management accountant with Unilever in the London HQ. Early work involved supporting and accounting for many of Unilever's subsidiaries outside Europe and the US. In 1985 he was posted to Kenya as Commercial Manager for the joint venture growing ...