59 result(s) for emergency aid
KDB Cancels Budapest Trolley Tender
- 14 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- business
At the request of Skoda, the procurement arbitration court KDB has cancelled the trolley bus tender announced by the city of Budapest. The tender announcement for the purchase of 24 trolley buses specified emergency batteries only without extra diesel engines as an option. Competition for the tender was thus impacted negatively, the KDB found.
Advice For Foreign Citizens In Hungary During Flood Emergency Situation
- 8 Jun 2013 6:00 AM
- current affairs
You should know, that the Hungarian Government declared emergency situation in three counties (Győr-Moson-Sopron, Komárom-Esztergom and Pest County) and in Budapest as of 12.00 hours on 4 June 2013 due to flood risk. Inform yourself before going to these areas about traffic and other restrictions. Do not forget to inform the consular services of your Embassy about your presence in these areas.
Hungarian Proposal To Ease Damage Caused By Drought
- 12 Sep 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Drought is affecting Central and Southern Europe on an unprecedented scale, causing widespread damage to crops. Hungary is therefore planning to raise the issue of assistance at the European Council meeting on 24 September.
Seven Detained For Attacking Policeman In Hungary
- 7 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Seven men have been detained in connection with an assault on a policeman in Tura, Pest county, National Police spokesman László Garamvölgyi announced Thursday afternoon. The off-duty police ensign, Attila Alexander Darnyik, 33, was assaulted and beaten Wednesday night, after catching two suspects during a theft in progress. Relatives of the suspects then attacked the policeman.
Police Raid On Market In Budapest Nets 66 Tons Of Produce
- 17 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
Various authorities mounted a co-ordinated raid at the Budapest Wholesale Market from 10 p.m, Wednesday night to early Thursday morning, impounding 66 tons of fruit and vegetables of unknown origin, Regional Development Ministry state secretary Gyula Budai announced on Thursday.
Explosion Starts Blaze At MOL Refinery In Hungary
- 21 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A 1,000m3 container filled with bitumen burst into flame at the MOL refinery in Zalaegerszeg at 3.30 a.m. Friday when its upper section cracked, the energy company announced. Despite the malfunction, the refinery is operating at full capacity, MOL added.
Xpat Interview: HMA Jonathan Knott, Former British Ambassador To Hungary
- 29 Mar 2012 12:00 PM
Jonathan Knott was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary in March 2011 and arrived in Budapest in February 2012 to take up his post.
Malév Grounded, Hungarian Airline Crisis Advice
- 3 Feb 2012 10:11 AM
- current affairs
Malév stopped operations after 66 years of flying this morning at 6am CET, Friday 3 February. A company announcement explained the shutdown was due to the airline being unable to finance advance payments to its service partners who had “lost trust” in the Hungarian national carrier. XpatLoop.com was invited to a special event in Budapest today where
How You Can Help The Victims Of Red Mud Disaster In Hungary
- 11 Nov 2010 6:35 AM
- community & culture
"With 7,000 people affected directly by the disaster on 5th October 2010 a state of emergency has been declared in three western counties of Hungary after the chemical waste burst from a reservoir at the Ajkai Timfoldgyar plant in the town of Ajka. Hungarian Interchurch Aid have been providing assistance to the population of the disaster hit settlements of Kolontár and Devecser from the outset. ...
KDB Cancels Budapest Trolley Tender
- 14 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- business
At the request of Skoda, the procurement arbitration court KDB has cancelled the trolley bus tender announced by the city of Budapest. The tender announcement for the purchase of 24 trolley buses specified emergency batteries only without extra diesel engines as an option. Competition for the tender was thus impacted negatively, the KDB found.
Advice For Foreign Citizens In Hungary During Flood Emergency Situation
- 8 Jun 2013 6:00 AM
- current affairs
You should know, that the Hungarian Government declared emergency situation in three counties (Győr-Moson-Sopron, Komárom-Esztergom and Pest County) and in Budapest as of 12.00 hours on 4 June 2013 due to flood risk. Inform yourself before going to these areas about traffic and other restrictions. Do not forget to inform the consular services of your Embassy about your presence in these areas.
Hungarian Proposal To Ease Damage Caused By Drought
- 12 Sep 2012 9:02 AM
- current affairs
Drought is affecting Central and Southern Europe on an unprecedented scale, causing widespread damage to crops. Hungary is therefore planning to raise the issue of assistance at the European Council meeting on 24 September.
Seven Detained For Attacking Policeman In Hungary
- 7 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Seven men have been detained in connection with an assault on a policeman in Tura, Pest county, National Police spokesman László Garamvölgyi announced Thursday afternoon. The off-duty police ensign, Attila Alexander Darnyik, 33, was assaulted and beaten Wednesday night, after catching two suspects during a theft in progress. Relatives of the suspects then attacked the policeman.
Police Raid On Market In Budapest Nets 66 Tons Of Produce
- 17 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- shopping
Various authorities mounted a co-ordinated raid at the Budapest Wholesale Market from 10 p.m, Wednesday night to early Thursday morning, impounding 66 tons of fruit and vegetables of unknown origin, Regional Development Ministry state secretary Gyula Budai announced on Thursday.
Explosion Starts Blaze At MOL Refinery In Hungary
- 21 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A 1,000m3 container filled with bitumen burst into flame at the MOL refinery in Zalaegerszeg at 3.30 a.m. Friday when its upper section cracked, the energy company announced. Despite the malfunction, the refinery is operating at full capacity, MOL added.
Xpat Interview: HMA Jonathan Knott, Former British Ambassador To Hungary
- 29 Mar 2012 12:00 PM
Jonathan Knott was appointed Her Majesty’s Ambassador to Hungary in March 2011 and arrived in Budapest in February 2012 to take up his post.
Malév Grounded, Hungarian Airline Crisis Advice
- 3 Feb 2012 10:11 AM
- current affairs
Malév stopped operations after 66 years of flying this morning at 6am CET, Friday 3 February. A company announcement explained the shutdown was due to the airline being unable to finance advance payments to its service partners who had “lost trust” in the Hungarian national carrier. XpatLoop.com was invited to a special event in Budapest today where
How You Can Help The Victims Of Red Mud Disaster In Hungary
- 11 Nov 2010 6:35 AM
- community & culture
"With 7,000 people affected directly by the disaster on 5th October 2010 a state of emergency has been declared in three western counties of Hungary after the chemical waste burst from a reservoir at the Ajkai Timfoldgyar plant in the town of Ajka. Hungarian Interchurch Aid have been providing assistance to the population of the disaster hit settlements of Kolontár and Devecser from the outset. ...