429 result(s) for flood
Invitation: Genfest Youth Festival In Budapest, Until 2 September
- 28 Aug 2012 12:55 PM
- community & culture
“Let’s bridge” is the title of the 10th edition of the Genfest , the “celebration” of the youth. Thousands of youth from all over the world, from the most various cultures and ethnic groups, will meet together at Budapest, all moved by the same idea - not only an experience of life but also of social action: unity.
Hungary Takes On Leading Role On Water-Related Issues
- 3 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary's activities within the field of water management are internationally acknowledged", stressed the Ministry of Rural Development's Deputy State Secretary for Water at the conference organised on International Danube Day. The countries that lie on the river's catchment area have been drawing attention to the Danube's values and diverse wildlife on June 29 of each year since 2004. This ...
Szent Gellért Tér In Budapest Flooded
- 2 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Water gushed from two cracked mains on Orlay utca in the 11th District, flooding a large part of Szent Gellért tér Sunday afternoon, sources report. Traffic came to a standstill. Passengers were asked to get off BKV trams and buses. Police sealed off Bartók Béla út as far as Kosztolányi tér.
11 New Acts Announced For Sziget 2012 In Budapest
- 23 Feb 2012 10:45 AM
- entertainment
"And great acts indeed: Korn – metal icons, presenting their newest album; The Vaccines – maybe the coolest indie invention of last year; Magnetic Man – legendary rulers of dubstep; Two Door Cinema Club; Steve Aoki; Axwell; Beatsteaks; dEUS; Ministry; Bebel Gilberto; Caro Emerald… you name it.
Shipping Halted On The Danube In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2012 8:04 AM
- getting around
"The National Transport Authority has ordered a ban on shipping on the Hungarian stretch of the Danube from 10 p.m. Thursday night in view of the icy conditions.
Environmental Remediation Complete At Site Of Red Sludge Disaster In Hungary
- 1 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"All pollutant material that was leaked into the environment as a result of the red sludge disaster is now safely in its designated deposit sites – announced Csaba Szabó. Speaking in Devecser, the Ministerial Commissioner of the Ministry of Rural Development also stated that contractors have completed the environmental remediation of the areas flooded by the red sludge.
Margit Bridge In Budapest Reborn, Flooded With Light
- 18 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"The light is on! Car drivers and pedestrians along the Danube lift their heads towards the freshly installed new lighting poles on Margit Bridge, admiring with astonishment the spectacular lighting on the newborn Margit Bridge. Indeed, while final construction works on and around the bridge are still going on, one major step has been taken: to bring back to life the former aspect and beauty of ...
Over 100 Evacuated From Flooded Areas In Hungary
- 29 Dec 2010 9:22 AM
- current affairs
"The number of people forced out of their homes by flood waters in eastern Hungary has risen to 107 in over 200 villages. Thousands more homes are in danger, Népszabadság reports.
Danube River To Be Severely Impacted By Plans To Increase Navigation
- 17 Dec 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
"European Commission will publish plans to increase navigation on the Danube River, as part of their EU Strategy for the Danube Region. However this decision could result in significant negative impacts on the river’s unique environment without bringing the expected economic benefit to the region, WWF warns.
Invitation: Genfest Youth Festival In Budapest, Until 2 September
- 28 Aug 2012 12:55 PM
- community & culture
“Let’s bridge” is the title of the 10th edition of the Genfest , the “celebration” of the youth. Thousands of youth from all over the world, from the most various cultures and ethnic groups, will meet together at Budapest, all moved by the same idea - not only an experience of life but also of social action: unity.
Hungary Takes On Leading Role On Water-Related Issues
- 3 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary's activities within the field of water management are internationally acknowledged", stressed the Ministry of Rural Development's Deputy State Secretary for Water at the conference organised on International Danube Day. The countries that lie on the river's catchment area have been drawing attention to the Danube's values and diverse wildlife on June 29 of each year since 2004. This ...
Szent Gellért Tér In Budapest Flooded
- 2 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- getting around
Water gushed from two cracked mains on Orlay utca in the 11th District, flooding a large part of Szent Gellért tér Sunday afternoon, sources report. Traffic came to a standstill. Passengers were asked to get off BKV trams and buses. Police sealed off Bartók Béla út as far as Kosztolányi tér.
11 New Acts Announced For Sziget 2012 In Budapest
- 23 Feb 2012 10:45 AM
- entertainment
"And great acts indeed: Korn – metal icons, presenting their newest album; The Vaccines – maybe the coolest indie invention of last year; Magnetic Man – legendary rulers of dubstep; Two Door Cinema Club; Steve Aoki; Axwell; Beatsteaks; dEUS; Ministry; Bebel Gilberto; Caro Emerald… you name it.
Shipping Halted On The Danube In Hungary
- 10 Feb 2012 8:04 AM
- getting around
"The National Transport Authority has ordered a ban on shipping on the Hungarian stretch of the Danube from 10 p.m. Thursday night in view of the icy conditions.
Environmental Remediation Complete At Site Of Red Sludge Disaster In Hungary
- 1 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"All pollutant material that was leaked into the environment as a result of the red sludge disaster is now safely in its designated deposit sites – announced Csaba Szabó. Speaking in Devecser, the Ministerial Commissioner of the Ministry of Rural Development also stated that contractors have completed the environmental remediation of the areas flooded by the red sludge.
Margit Bridge In Budapest Reborn, Flooded With Light
- 18 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- getting around
"The light is on! Car drivers and pedestrians along the Danube lift their heads towards the freshly installed new lighting poles on Margit Bridge, admiring with astonishment the spectacular lighting on the newborn Margit Bridge. Indeed, while final construction works on and around the bridge are still going on, one major step has been taken: to bring back to life the former aspect and beauty of ...
Over 100 Evacuated From Flooded Areas In Hungary
- 29 Dec 2010 9:22 AM
- current affairs
"The number of people forced out of their homes by flood waters in eastern Hungary has risen to 107 in over 200 villages. Thousands more homes are in danger, Népszabadság reports.
Danube River To Be Severely Impacted By Plans To Increase Navigation
- 17 Dec 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
"European Commission will publish plans to increase navigation on the Danube River, as part of their EU Strategy for the Danube Region. However this decision could result in significant negative impacts on the river’s unique environment without bringing the expected economic benefit to the region, WWF warns.