429 result(s) for flood
Officially Four Dead In Red-Mud Disaster In Hungary
- 11 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"So far four people have been registered dead as a result of the Ajka alumina catastrophe, while three are still missing, disaster management spokesman Gyorgy Bakos told Magyar Hirlap last week.
WWF Fears Environmental Impact Of Red Mud Disaster In Hungary
- 7 Oct 2010 9:40 AM
- current affairs
"WWF is fearful of the long term environmental impacts following the breach of the residue reservoir of the Ajkai Aluminia Refinery about 160 kilometres south west of Budapest. Four died, six are still missing and 113 were injured as about one million cubic metres of red mud erupted over six villages at 12:25 Monday after the dam broke. The possibly slightly radioactive and highly corrosive ...
Toxic Red Sludge Flooded Devecser, Hungary On Monday
- 7 Oct 2010 3:45 AM
- current affairs
Devecser resembles a barren, desolate landscape under the thick cover reddish mud that recently flooded the town on Monday. Only one day after the governmental elections, the new major of the town woke up to find the area buried under the toxic waste of the nearby alumina factory, located in Ajka. People mourn over the loss of their homes built with a decade’s worth of work, but are trying to ...
Event Review: Historic Opening Of Continental Hotel Zara In Budapest
- 29 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- travel
On the evening of Wednesday 22 September around 500 formally dressed guests attended the official opening ceremony of the Continental Hotel Zara in Budapest. This listed-building has recently received Euro 50 million worth of renovations to create a blend of art nouveau; art deco and modern design, all of which still manages to respect the tradition of the first baths built on this site in 1827.
U.S. Embassy Volunteers Join Habitat For Humanity In Hungary
- 29 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Do something for others!" – Repairing Flood Damage in Miskolc with Habitat for Humanity
National Property In Hungary Remapped With Ortophotos?
- 27 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
According to the ministry of development of rural areas, the current government intends to launch the brand new project of scanning and photographing the country’s entire area. As a result, an aeronautic photo coverage (similar to that of Google Earth) would be available officially.
U. S. Embassy Volunteers To Rebuild Symbiosis Autistic Home In Miskolc
- 24 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"On Saturday, September 25, volunteers from the United States Embassy in Budapest and from Habitat for Humanity will be reconstructing the Symbiosis Autistic Home in Miskolc. This building was severely damaged during the June floods.
Hungarian Red Cross Press Conference Highlights USAID Grant
- 1 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"On August 26, Ambassador Kounalakis and USAID Regional Director David Leong participated in a press conference organized by the Hungarian Red Cross. The conference was held to highlight the $50,000 USAID grant that was provided to the Hungarian Red Cross for emergency flood relief this spring and early summer.
Jars of Clay Concert, Dürer Garden Budapest, 3 September
- 1 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"Jars of Clay has sold more than six million albums, won three Grammys, headlined thousands of sold-out shows and festivals, and successfully launched the Blood:Water Mission, a non-profit organization promoting clean blood and water in Africa. Since the band’s debut single, “Flood,” astonishingly topped both the mainstream and CCM charts, Jars of Clay has built an extraordinary career based on ...
Officially Four Dead In Red-Mud Disaster In Hungary
- 11 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"So far four people have been registered dead as a result of the Ajka alumina catastrophe, while three are still missing, disaster management spokesman Gyorgy Bakos told Magyar Hirlap last week.
WWF Fears Environmental Impact Of Red Mud Disaster In Hungary
- 7 Oct 2010 9:40 AM
- current affairs
"WWF is fearful of the long term environmental impacts following the breach of the residue reservoir of the Ajkai Aluminia Refinery about 160 kilometres south west of Budapest. Four died, six are still missing and 113 were injured as about one million cubic metres of red mud erupted over six villages at 12:25 Monday after the dam broke. The possibly slightly radioactive and highly corrosive ...
Toxic Red Sludge Flooded Devecser, Hungary On Monday
- 7 Oct 2010 3:45 AM
- current affairs
Devecser resembles a barren, desolate landscape under the thick cover reddish mud that recently flooded the town on Monday. Only one day after the governmental elections, the new major of the town woke up to find the area buried under the toxic waste of the nearby alumina factory, located in Ajka. People mourn over the loss of their homes built with a decade’s worth of work, but are trying to ...
Event Review: Historic Opening Of Continental Hotel Zara In Budapest
- 29 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- travel
On the evening of Wednesday 22 September around 500 formally dressed guests attended the official opening ceremony of the Continental Hotel Zara in Budapest. This listed-building has recently received Euro 50 million worth of renovations to create a blend of art nouveau; art deco and modern design, all of which still manages to respect the tradition of the first baths built on this site in 1827.
U.S. Embassy Volunteers Join Habitat For Humanity In Hungary
- 29 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Do something for others!" – Repairing Flood Damage in Miskolc with Habitat for Humanity
National Property In Hungary Remapped With Ortophotos?
- 27 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
According to the ministry of development of rural areas, the current government intends to launch the brand new project of scanning and photographing the country’s entire area. As a result, an aeronautic photo coverage (similar to that of Google Earth) would be available officially.
U. S. Embassy Volunteers To Rebuild Symbiosis Autistic Home In Miskolc
- 24 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"On Saturday, September 25, volunteers from the United States Embassy in Budapest and from Habitat for Humanity will be reconstructing the Symbiosis Autistic Home in Miskolc. This building was severely damaged during the June floods.
Hungarian Red Cross Press Conference Highlights USAID Grant
- 1 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"On August 26, Ambassador Kounalakis and USAID Regional Director David Leong participated in a press conference organized by the Hungarian Red Cross. The conference was held to highlight the $50,000 USAID grant that was provided to the Hungarian Red Cross for emergency flood relief this spring and early summer.
Jars of Clay Concert, Dürer Garden Budapest, 3 September
- 1 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- entertainment
"Jars of Clay has sold more than six million albums, won three Grammys, headlined thousands of sold-out shows and festivals, and successfully launched the Blood:Water Mission, a non-profit organization promoting clean blood and water in Africa. Since the band’s debut single, “Flood,” astonishingly topped both the mainstream and CCM charts, Jars of Clay has built an extraordinary career based on ...