614 result(s) for first secretary
Xpat Interview: HE Mr Alexander John Brooking, Former Diplomat, Australian Embassy
- 10 May 2011 12:00 PM
Alex Brooking is a career diplomat in the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with over 38 years of experience in foreign, strategic and trade policy and with a focus for much of this time on European affairs.
Special Xpat Interview: Péter Bárándy, Lawyer
- 24 Jan 2011 11:00 AM
Dr. Péter Bárándy has been a Member of Budapest Bar Association since 1980, and is considered by his peers to be one of Hungary’s premier lawyers. Born in Budapest on 12 June 1949, after a poor start at school he went on to earn a doctorate in law from ELTE in 1974. He began a joint law office with his famous father
Anne Applebaum Receives Petőfi Prize In Budapest
- 23 Dec 2010 1:40 AM
- community & culture
"Acclaimed U.S. historian, journalist and author Anne Applebaum was awarded this year’s Petőfi Prize at the Budapest Terror House Museum on December 14, 2010. The Hungarian MOL-sponsored prize recognizes outstanding efforts made to advance freedom and democracy in Central-Eastern Europe.
Forest of Angels, Budapest Hero's Square Until 6 January
- 9 Dec 2010 11:00 AM
- community & culture
"Our intention is to create tradition with launching the “Forest of Angels” charity and solidarity event for the first time this year. The event is patronized by Mrs. Katalin Makray, wife of Dr. Pál Schmitt, President of the Republic of Hungary and supported by the State Secretary of Culture and the Department of Administration and Justice.
Reading Comprehension Improves In Hungary
- 8 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The reading and text comprehension of 15-year-old pupils in Hungary have improved since 2000, according to 2009 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) data made public on Tuesday.
Gift Of Life, Tolerance Without Boundaries By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 7 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"I am just travelling slowly back to Budapest through driving snow, having spent the afternoon in the West Hungarian city of Győr. I had discussions with the Mayor (recently made Head of the Hungarian Olympic Committee); the Chairman of the County Council; the "Kisalfold" newspaper, a British investment (who also interviewed me for their next edition); and the Rector of Győr's impressive and ...
'A Little Help From My Friends' By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 1 Dec 2010 8:30 AM
- community & culture
"Although preparations for the Hungarian EU Presidency are now gathering pace, ordinary life does not stop. And we know how accidents, natural disasters or international events can throw out the best laid plans.
Hungary Prepares For Adulthood In The European Union
- 29 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"In January 2011 Hungary will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Its six-month term will be an interesting period for Hungary and the EU alike. Hungary will coordinate the Council’s vast bureaucratic and decision-making apparatus while not being able to rely on any significant wealth of accumulated knowledge about some of its workings due to the novelty of the Lisbon ...
Xpat Interview: HE Mr Alexander John Brooking, Former Diplomat, Australian Embassy
- 10 May 2011 12:00 PM
Alex Brooking is a career diplomat in the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade with over 38 years of experience in foreign, strategic and trade policy and with a focus for much of this time on European affairs.
Special Xpat Interview: Péter Bárándy, Lawyer
- 24 Jan 2011 11:00 AM
Dr. Péter Bárándy has been a Member of Budapest Bar Association since 1980, and is considered by his peers to be one of Hungary’s premier lawyers. Born in Budapest on 12 June 1949, after a poor start at school he went on to earn a doctorate in law from ELTE in 1974. He began a joint law office with his famous father
Anne Applebaum Receives Petőfi Prize In Budapest
- 23 Dec 2010 1:40 AM
- community & culture
"Acclaimed U.S. historian, journalist and author Anne Applebaum was awarded this year’s Petőfi Prize at the Budapest Terror House Museum on December 14, 2010. The Hungarian MOL-sponsored prize recognizes outstanding efforts made to advance freedom and democracy in Central-Eastern Europe.
Forest of Angels, Budapest Hero's Square Until 6 January
- 9 Dec 2010 11:00 AM
- community & culture
"Our intention is to create tradition with launching the “Forest of Angels” charity and solidarity event for the first time this year. The event is patronized by Mrs. Katalin Makray, wife of Dr. Pál Schmitt, President of the Republic of Hungary and supported by the State Secretary of Culture and the Department of Administration and Justice.
Reading Comprehension Improves In Hungary
- 8 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The reading and text comprehension of 15-year-old pupils in Hungary have improved since 2000, according to 2009 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) data made public on Tuesday.
Gift Of Life, Tolerance Without Boundaries By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 7 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"I am just travelling slowly back to Budapest through driving snow, having spent the afternoon in the West Hungarian city of Győr. I had discussions with the Mayor (recently made Head of the Hungarian Olympic Committee); the Chairman of the County Council; the "Kisalfold" newspaper, a British investment (who also interviewed me for their next edition); and the Rector of Győr's impressive and ...
'A Little Help From My Friends' By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 1 Dec 2010 8:30 AM
- community & culture
"Although preparations for the Hungarian EU Presidency are now gathering pace, ordinary life does not stop. And we know how accidents, natural disasters or international events can throw out the best laid plans.
Hungary Prepares For Adulthood In The European Union
- 29 Nov 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"In January 2011 Hungary will assume the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Its six-month term will be an interesting period for Hungary and the EU alike. Hungary will coordinate the Council’s vast bureaucratic and decision-making apparatus while not being able to rely on any significant wealth of accumulated knowledge about some of its workings due to the novelty of the Lisbon ...