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Victorious Hungarian Stamps
- 25 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
PostEurop select each year the most beautiful stamp of the continent’s post offices and after 2008 and 2009, Hungary won again the first prize of the association for the third time. The category for this year was created around the subject of children’s books and amongst the stamps of 52 European countries, the Hungarian works illustrated with Vackor, the little bruin proved to be the most ...
High-tech Qumran Scrolls Avialable To General Public Via Internet
- 22 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- tech
The Israeli Government, via its Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) is reportedly digitalizing the ancient scrolls and scroll fragments, better known as the Dead Sea Scrolls (first discovered in clay pots in a cave 1947). The IAA says that it has started the digital upload of the documents some two years ago and once completed the scrolls will be available to the general public via the Internet.
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.
Advice Before Winter Comes By Dr. Sue McGladdery From FirstMed Centers
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
What is influenza (flu)? - Influenza (flu) is a viral infection that typically happen in late fall and winter. People often use the term "flu" to describe any kind of mild illness, such as a cold or a stomach virus that has symptoms like the flu. But the real flu is different. Flu symptoms are usually worse than those of a cold and last longer. The flu, moreover, usually does not cause vomiting ...
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).
Ghost Towns Of Hungary: Abandoned Locations Scattered Around The Country
- 19 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
Kolontár, the town most severely damaged by the alumina sludge-catastrophe, may easily become a new example of the abandoned ghost towns scattered around in Hungary. Whether it is a devastating flood or the side effect of a nearby industrial plantation that is diminished the population, eventually a complete town can become uninhabited.
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
Second Wave Of Toxic Sludge Expected In Hungary
- 11 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"The damaged northern wall of the sludge reservoir near Ajka will collapse, sending a second wave of toxic mud towards the village of Kolontár, environment state secretary Zoltán Illés told reporters on Sunday afternoon.
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”.
Victorious Hungarian Stamps
- 25 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
PostEurop select each year the most beautiful stamp of the continent’s post offices and after 2008 and 2009, Hungary won again the first prize of the association for the third time. The category for this year was created around the subject of children’s books and amongst the stamps of 52 European countries, the Hungarian works illustrated with Vackor, the little bruin proved to be the most ...
High-tech Qumran Scrolls Avialable To General Public Via Internet
- 22 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- tech
The Israeli Government, via its Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) is reportedly digitalizing the ancient scrolls and scroll fragments, better known as the Dead Sea Scrolls (first discovered in clay pots in a cave 1947). The IAA says that it has started the digital upload of the documents some two years ago and once completed the scrolls will be available to the general public via the Internet.
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.
Advice Before Winter Comes By Dr. Sue McGladdery From FirstMed Centers
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
What is influenza (flu)? - Influenza (flu) is a viral infection that typically happen in late fall and winter. People often use the term "flu" to describe any kind of mild illness, such as a cold or a stomach virus that has symptoms like the flu. But the real flu is different. Flu symptoms are usually worse than those of a cold and last longer. The flu, moreover, usually does not cause vomiting ...
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).
Ghost Towns Of Hungary: Abandoned Locations Scattered Around The Country
- 19 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
Kolontár, the town most severely damaged by the alumina sludge-catastrophe, may easily become a new example of the abandoned ghost towns scattered around in Hungary. Whether it is a devastating flood or the side effect of a nearby industrial plantation that is diminished the population, eventually a complete town can become uninhabited.
New Mayor Tarlos: Budapest Will Need State Assistance
- 19 Oct 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Budapest's lack of funds and debts appear to be unmanageable without state help, newly elected mayor Istvan Tarlos told reporters last week. Certain duties will have to be transferred to the state, he said, adding that he will meet Prime Minister Viktor Orban soon. Budapest's day-to-day finances are not in danger, but the fiscal situation is worrisome, and next year's budget is in doubt, he ...
Second Wave Of Toxic Sludge Expected In Hungary
- 11 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"The damaged northern wall of the sludge reservoir near Ajka will collapse, sending a second wave of toxic mud towards the village of Kolontár, environment state secretary Zoltán Illés told reporters on Sunday afternoon.
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”.