935 result(s) for environmental
'We Care' Program At Hilton Budapest Hotel
- 26 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- specials
What do we mean by "We care"? Exactly what we say! But the thinking behind it encapsulates the aims and endeavours of the Hilton hotels regarding environmental protection. Hilton launched its “we care” program worldwide in 2006. The directors understood that something really had to be done to prevent global warming, with its catastrophic consequences, and to protect the environment, especially in ...
Opel’s 500 Million Euro Factory Expansion In Szentgotthárd, Hungary
- 21 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Deputy Chairman of Opel’s Management Board Thomas Sedran, inaugurated a new 500 million euro flexible engine factory at Opel’s plant in Szentgotthárd.
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.
Xpat Interview 2: Daniel "TreeHugger Dan" Swartz
- 9 Sep 2012 12:00 PM
What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
'A Day To Remember', Guest Blog By Mónika Farkas
- 3 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
So here we came – a Hungarian family and friends – supporting someone special at the XXX. London Summer Olympic Games Modern Pentathlon event. That morning we hit the road as early as 06.00 as our hotel was around South Croydon and we had to get to Stratford by 7.30 for the first event held in the Olympic Park. Although travelling around London for someone not speaking the language may seem a bit ...
Green Building Certifications Are Becoming Common In Budapest
- 27 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- property
Since 2009, the number of newly-built office buildings in Budapest has decreased significantly. However, a trend has emerged where new real estate projects are seeking green certifications and recognition for achieving high development standards by reducing a building’s footprint and environmental impact.
XVII. Road Of Hungarian Wines Rally, 24 August
- 24 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Road of Hungarian Wines Rally is to take place for the 12th time on the 24th of August. This year the route is planned by Attila Ferjáncz our all-time Hungarian rally champion again. During this long weekend we are visiting 20 wineries in wine regions like Eger, Tokaj, Mátra and South-Balaton crossing 2 distilleries as well. At the stations the contestants can try not just excellent sorts of ...
Xpat Opinion: A Few Days In Balatonakarattya
- 23 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
By Treehugger Dan: My weekend plans getting cancelled turned out for the best, as Chris and Nora invited me down to Balaton for a couple days. The family summer cottage has a fantastic view of Balaton. Built in 1969 before Markovecz was well-known, the layout is unusual in its family-centered design, and nothing at all like his later environmental designs incorporating living trees into the ...
Open Studios & The Diversity Of The Design Profession In Budapest
- 21 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Open Studios program of Budapest Design Week organised between September 28th and October 7th in 2012 has become a real favourite of the designfest since its launch four years ago. In 2012 another 14 design studios and workshops represent the diversity of Hungarian design, reveal the daily routine, the results, the work of designers for the wide public
'We Care' Program At Hilton Budapest Hotel
- 26 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- specials
What do we mean by "We care"? Exactly what we say! But the thinking behind it encapsulates the aims and endeavours of the Hilton hotels regarding environmental protection. Hilton launched its “we care” program worldwide in 2006. The directors understood that something really had to be done to prevent global warming, with its catastrophic consequences, and to protect the environment, especially in ...
Opel’s 500 Million Euro Factory Expansion In Szentgotthárd, Hungary
- 21 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- business
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and Deputy Chairman of Opel’s Management Board Thomas Sedran, inaugurated a new 500 million euro flexible engine factory at Opel’s plant in Szentgotthárd.
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.
Xpat Interview 2: Daniel "TreeHugger Dan" Swartz
- 9 Sep 2012 12:00 PM
What’s been happening at work and at home since your first Xpat Interview?
'A Day To Remember', Guest Blog By Mónika Farkas
- 3 Sep 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
So here we came – a Hungarian family and friends – supporting someone special at the XXX. London Summer Olympic Games Modern Pentathlon event. That morning we hit the road as early as 06.00 as our hotel was around South Croydon and we had to get to Stratford by 7.30 for the first event held in the Olympic Park. Although travelling around London for someone not speaking the language may seem a bit ...
Green Building Certifications Are Becoming Common In Budapest
- 27 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- property
Since 2009, the number of newly-built office buildings in Budapest has decreased significantly. However, a trend has emerged where new real estate projects are seeking green certifications and recognition for achieving high development standards by reducing a building’s footprint and environmental impact.
XVII. Road Of Hungarian Wines Rally, 24 August
- 24 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Road of Hungarian Wines Rally is to take place for the 12th time on the 24th of August. This year the route is planned by Attila Ferjáncz our all-time Hungarian rally champion again. During this long weekend we are visiting 20 wineries in wine regions like Eger, Tokaj, Mátra and South-Balaton crossing 2 distilleries as well. At the stations the contestants can try not just excellent sorts of ...
Xpat Opinion: A Few Days In Balatonakarattya
- 23 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
By Treehugger Dan: My weekend plans getting cancelled turned out for the best, as Chris and Nora invited me down to Balaton for a couple days. The family summer cottage has a fantastic view of Balaton. Built in 1969 before Markovecz was well-known, the layout is unusual in its family-centered design, and nothing at all like his later environmental designs incorporating living trees into the ...
Open Studios & The Diversity Of The Design Profession In Budapest
- 21 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Open Studios program of Budapest Design Week organised between September 28th and October 7th in 2012 has become a real favourite of the designfest since its launch four years ago. In 2012 another 14 design studios and workshops represent the diversity of Hungarian design, reveal the daily routine, the results, the work of designers for the wide public