104 result(s) for first gold medal
Xpat Opinion: Barcelona 2013: Hungary's Another Excellent Performance
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
By Ferenc Kumin: Two weeks ago, when Hungary won its bid for the 2021 World Aquatics Championships, I mentioned that we are truly a watersport nation. At that time, the 2013 Barcelona World Aquatics Championships had just begun, so it was too early to include the many results we can now be so proud of. In Barcelona, Hungary came in at an impressive fifth place on the medal rankings, with four ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Failures In Football, Success In Swimming
- 8 Aug 2013 1:50 AM
- sport
Both national left-wing dailies compare PM Orbán’s plans to revive Hungarian football to Goulash-communism, the Hungarian version of Soviet-style socialism. The two pro-government newspapers celebrate the victories achieved by Hungary at the swimming world championship in Barcelona.
Fans Can Travel To MOL World Fencing Championships At Half Price
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary organises the world fencing championships for the fourth time, now between 5 and 12 August 2013. Over 1,000 representatives of more than 100 countries participate in the prestigious sports event. Upon the initiative of the Hungarian National Asset Management, Inc. (MNV Zrt.) and with the approval of the Ministry of National Development MÁV-START Zrt. and the VOLÁN companies provide a 50% ...
Invitation: VinCE Budapest, The Essential Wine Event In Central Europe, 8 - 10 March
- 9 Mar 2013 4:00 AM
- food & drink
VinCE Budapest is a high society event for those who love quality wine. It not only provides a flavorful tasting experience but also the opportunity to learn more about the world of wine. The event will feature 1000 different types of wine from 160 exhibitors. Event will be held in Corinthia Hotel Budapest between 8 - 10 March.
PM Received The Successful Hungarian EuroSkills 2012 Team
- 13 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received the medal-winning Hungarian team that competed at the European Skills Competition (EuroSkills 2012) in October, held in the Belgian town of Spa-Francorchamps.
Reportt: State Officials On The Budapest Marathon
- 9 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
The Minister of Human Resources and state secretaries participated in the Budapest Marathon relay race. Every member of the group completed the run partnering a runner living with disabilities (people with impaired vision or physical disabilities). The number of participants was 19,200, compared to the previous record of 17,700.
Zoltán Balog Presents Medals To Hungarian Paralympic Team – 10 Medals So Far
- 7 Sep 2012 9:01 AM
- sport
Following the success story of the Hungarian team at the summer Olympic Games, the Hungarian Paralympic Team’s performance is hot in their footsteps: our athletes have won two gold, four silver and four bronze medals so far.
Xpat Opinion: Olympic Bonuses Criticized In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- sport
A liberal weekly considers the lavish financial rewards offered to Olympic finalists by the government disproportionately large.
Open Day In Parliament In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
In continuation of the tradition launched two years ago, the House of the Nation, the Parliament Building will be open to visitors on the 20 August national holiday also this year. Visitors may enter the building of Hungary’s legislature between 1.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. where they may view the grandiose Ceremonial Staircase in the building, the Cupola Hall of Parliament and the Holy Crown guarded ...
Xpat Opinion: Barcelona 2013: Hungary's Another Excellent Performance
- 13 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
By Ferenc Kumin: Two weeks ago, when Hungary won its bid for the 2021 World Aquatics Championships, I mentioned that we are truly a watersport nation. At that time, the 2013 Barcelona World Aquatics Championships had just begun, so it was too early to include the many results we can now be so proud of. In Barcelona, Hungary came in at an impressive fifth place on the medal rankings, with four ...
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's Failures In Football, Success In Swimming
- 8 Aug 2013 1:50 AM
- sport
Both national left-wing dailies compare PM Orbán’s plans to revive Hungarian football to Goulash-communism, the Hungarian version of Soviet-style socialism. The two pro-government newspapers celebrate the victories achieved by Hungary at the swimming world championship in Barcelona.
Fans Can Travel To MOL World Fencing Championships At Half Price
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary organises the world fencing championships for the fourth time, now between 5 and 12 August 2013. Over 1,000 representatives of more than 100 countries participate in the prestigious sports event. Upon the initiative of the Hungarian National Asset Management, Inc. (MNV Zrt.) and with the approval of the Ministry of National Development MÁV-START Zrt. and the VOLÁN companies provide a 50% ...
Invitation: VinCE Budapest, The Essential Wine Event In Central Europe, 8 - 10 March
- 9 Mar 2013 4:00 AM
- food & drink
VinCE Budapest is a high society event for those who love quality wine. It not only provides a flavorful tasting experience but also the opportunity to learn more about the world of wine. The event will feature 1000 different types of wine from 160 exhibitors. Event will be held in Corinthia Hotel Budapest between 8 - 10 March.
PM Received The Successful Hungarian EuroSkills 2012 Team
- 13 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán received the medal-winning Hungarian team that competed at the European Skills Competition (EuroSkills 2012) in October, held in the Belgian town of Spa-Francorchamps.
Reportt: State Officials On The Budapest Marathon
- 9 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- sport
The Minister of Human Resources and state secretaries participated in the Budapest Marathon relay race. Every member of the group completed the run partnering a runner living with disabilities (people with impaired vision or physical disabilities). The number of participants was 19,200, compared to the previous record of 17,700.
Zoltán Balog Presents Medals To Hungarian Paralympic Team – 10 Medals So Far
- 7 Sep 2012 9:01 AM
- sport
Following the success story of the Hungarian team at the summer Olympic Games, the Hungarian Paralympic Team’s performance is hot in their footsteps: our athletes have won two gold, four silver and four bronze medals so far.
Xpat Opinion: Olympic Bonuses Criticized In Hungary
- 27 Aug 2012 9:02 AM
- sport
A liberal weekly considers the lavish financial rewards offered to Olympic finalists by the government disproportionately large.
Open Day In Parliament In Budapest, 20 August
- 16 Aug 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
In continuation of the tradition launched two years ago, the House of the Nation, the Parliament Building will be open to visitors on the 20 August national holiday also this year. Visitors may enter the building of Hungary’s legislature between 1.00 p.m. and 8.00 p.m. where they may view the grandiose Ceremonial Staircase in the building, the Cupola Hall of Parliament and the Holy Crown guarded ...