31 result(s) for contamination
Contamination of Soil at BYD Site in Hungary Now Under Regulatory Threshold
- 17 Jun 2026 7:28 AM
- business
Alkylbenzene contamination in soil removed from the site of Chinese vehicle maker BYD's plant in Szeged (SE Hungary) have fallen under the hazardous threshold after a period of monitored natural attenuation, the Csongrad-Csanad County Government Office said on Tuesday.
Did BYD Seriously Violate Eco Obligations During Construction of Pant in Hungary?
- 20 May 2026 6:03 AM
- business
Chinese car maker BYD seriously violated its obligations stipulated in the environmental permit during the construction of its plant in Szeged (S Hungary), Laszlo Gajdos, the environment minister, said on Facebook on Tuesday.
Greenpeace Investigation: No Toxic Pollution Found Near Battery Plants in Hungary
- 21 Apr 2026 7:24 AM
- current affairs
A new independent investigation by Greenpeace has provided a significant turnaround for the narrative surrounding the environmental impact of battery manufacturing in Hungary. Despite months of intense public debate and political allegations, the organization’s latest findings show no evidence of hazardous pollution in areas surrounding the country’s largest facilities.
Explosives Discovered in Budapest Near Infopark - Old Bombs, New Danger
- 20 Mar 2026 8:23 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian army explosives disposal experts are in the process of removing second world war devices from a construction site in the Infopark area in Budapest's 11th district.
B+N Hungary Insight: Where Cleanliness Saves Lives
- 5 Mar 2026 5:42 AM
- specials
Cleanliness is, in many respects, a subjective concept. Yet in a healthcare-sensitive environment — such as a hospital — proper cleaning can quite literally save lives.
Medicinal Mushrooms Show Promise for Combating Insulin Resistance - Semmelweis Uni Budapest
- 4 Apr 2025 2:44 PM
- health & wellness
Edible mushrooms could be used as a natural intervention to regulate blood sugar and improve metabolic health, a new study from Semmelweis University suggests. With global rates of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) on the rise, the researchers shed light on how bioactive compounds in medicinal mushrooms, such as polysaccharides and terpenoids, may help prevent or alleviate insulin resistance (IR).
Home Water Purifiers Pose Multiple Risks, Public Health Expert Warns - Semmelweis Uni Budapest
- 4 Apr 2025 12:10 PM
- health & wellness
The use of home water filter devices is often unnecessary and may pose health risks, according to the public health expert of Semmelweis University. While marketed as a solution for cleaner water, these systems can introduce a number of hazards and, in many cases, actually degrade the quality of tap water.
B+N Insight: Kitchen Germs - An Underestimated Threat to Public Health
- 24 Feb 2025 1:40 PM
- specials
A new study reveals that over 100,000 cases of illness in Germany each year are likely caused by microorganisms in food. Yet, public awareness of kitchen hygiene remains surprisingly low.
Contamination Strikes Hungarian Drinking Water - Worms in Pilis Water Storage Basins?
- 22 Jan 2025 10:18 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- food & drink
The Metropolitan Government Office has ordered a ban on drinking water in Pilis after reports of maggots found in the water in several households.
Contamination of Soil at BYD Site in Hungary Now Under Regulatory Threshold
- 17 Jun 2026 7:28 AM
- business
Alkylbenzene contamination in soil removed from the site of Chinese vehicle maker BYD's plant in Szeged (SE Hungary) have fallen under the hazardous threshold after a period of monitored natural attenuation, the Csongrad-Csanad County Government Office said on Tuesday.
Did BYD Seriously Violate Eco Obligations During Construction of Pant in Hungary?
- 20 May 2026 6:03 AM
- business
Chinese car maker BYD seriously violated its obligations stipulated in the environmental permit during the construction of its plant in Szeged (S Hungary), Laszlo Gajdos, the environment minister, said on Facebook on Tuesday.
Greenpeace Investigation: No Toxic Pollution Found Near Battery Plants in Hungary
- 21 Apr 2026 7:24 AM
- current affairs
A new independent investigation by Greenpeace has provided a significant turnaround for the narrative surrounding the environmental impact of battery manufacturing in Hungary. Despite months of intense public debate and political allegations, the organization’s latest findings show no evidence of hazardous pollution in areas surrounding the country’s largest facilities.
Explosives Discovered in Budapest Near Infopark - Old Bombs, New Danger
- 20 Mar 2026 8:23 AM
- current affairs
Hungarian army explosives disposal experts are in the process of removing second world war devices from a construction site in the Infopark area in Budapest's 11th district.
B+N Hungary Insight: Where Cleanliness Saves Lives
- 5 Mar 2026 5:42 AM
- specials
Cleanliness is, in many respects, a subjective concept. Yet in a healthcare-sensitive environment — such as a hospital — proper cleaning can quite literally save lives.
Medicinal Mushrooms Show Promise for Combating Insulin Resistance - Semmelweis Uni Budapest
- 4 Apr 2025 2:44 PM
- health & wellness
Edible mushrooms could be used as a natural intervention to regulate blood sugar and improve metabolic health, a new study from Semmelweis University suggests. With global rates of type 2 diabetes (T2DM) on the rise, the researchers shed light on how bioactive compounds in medicinal mushrooms, such as polysaccharides and terpenoids, may help prevent or alleviate insulin resistance (IR).
Home Water Purifiers Pose Multiple Risks, Public Health Expert Warns - Semmelweis Uni Budapest
- 4 Apr 2025 12:10 PM
- health & wellness
The use of home water filter devices is often unnecessary and may pose health risks, according to the public health expert of Semmelweis University. While marketed as a solution for cleaner water, these systems can introduce a number of hazards and, in many cases, actually degrade the quality of tap water.
B+N Insight: Kitchen Germs - An Underestimated Threat to Public Health
- 24 Feb 2025 1:40 PM
- specials
A new study reveals that over 100,000 cases of illness in Germany each year are likely caused by microorganisms in food. Yet, public awareness of kitchen hygiene remains surprisingly low.
Contamination Strikes Hungarian Drinking Water - Worms in Pilis Water Storage Basins?
- 22 Jan 2025 10:18 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- food & drink
The Metropolitan Government Office has ordered a ban on drinking water in Pilis after reports of maggots found in the water in several households.