97 result(s) for floods
Xpat Opinion: Days Of National Solidarity: Preparing For The Flood
- 6 Jun 2013 4:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: One of the wettest springs in a century, combined with a recent weather system that has dumped nearly a foot of rain on central Europe, is unleashing a record-breaking flood in the countries of the Danube River Basin. Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia and, now, Hungary are battling the high waters.
Now On: Ágnes Szikra’s Exhibition: „Sensus” At The OTP Bank Gallery
- 14 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
An exhibition of Ágnes Szikra’s works has opened at the OTP Bank Gallery on February 11, 2013. The exhibition was introduced by József Baksai painter along with László Wolf Vice CEO of OTP Bank. Music was performed by the By Heart Quartet.
Invitation: Prix Picter Power In Hungary From 18 January
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The Prix Pictet is the world’s largest photography prize in the field of sustainability, using photographs to convey messages of global significance to a widespread audience. For each cycle of the Prix Pictet there is a distinct sustainability theme. The theme for the fourth Prix Pictet is 'Power'.
The Biggest Flood Control Reservoir Of Hungary Has Been Handed Over
- 8 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
At a celebratory event on Thursday, the flood control reservoir of Tiszasüly-Hany was handed over as the newest element of the Vásárhelyi Plan Improvement Programme. The facility was constructed between July 2009 and September 2012 with the help of a financial aid worth 18.9 billion HUF, allocated by the European Union and the Hungarian state. The reservoir is capable of taking in 250 million ...
U.S. Embassy's Active Citizenship Award To Red Cross In Hungary
- 5 Oct 2012 5:00 AM
- community & culture
On September 28, Deputy Chief of Mission Timothy Betts conferred the Embassy’s Active Citizenship Award on the Hungarian Red Cross for its sustained outstanding services.
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.
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.
Repairing Flood Damage In Miskolc With Habitat for Humanity
- 15 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"In the United States, September 11th is commemorated as a National Day of Service and Remembrance with millions of Americans volunteering in their communities. In this spirit, on September 25th, volunteers from the American Embassy in Budapest joined by Americans and Hungarians from Habitat for Humanity rebuilt the Symbiosis Autistic Home in Miskolc.
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
Xpat Opinion: Days Of National Solidarity: Preparing For The Flood
- 6 Jun 2013 4:00 AM
- current affairs
By Ferenc Kumin: One of the wettest springs in a century, combined with a recent weather system that has dumped nearly a foot of rain on central Europe, is unleashing a record-breaking flood in the countries of the Danube River Basin. Germany, the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia and, now, Hungary are battling the high waters.
Now On: Ágnes Szikra’s Exhibition: „Sensus” At The OTP Bank Gallery
- 14 Feb 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
An exhibition of Ágnes Szikra’s works has opened at the OTP Bank Gallery on February 11, 2013. The exhibition was introduced by József Baksai painter along with László Wolf Vice CEO of OTP Bank. Music was performed by the By Heart Quartet.
Invitation: Prix Picter Power In Hungary From 18 January
- 15 Jan 2013 8:00 AM
- entertainment
The Prix Pictet is the world’s largest photography prize in the field of sustainability, using photographs to convey messages of global significance to a widespread audience. For each cycle of the Prix Pictet there is a distinct sustainability theme. The theme for the fourth Prix Pictet is 'Power'.
The Biggest Flood Control Reservoir Of Hungary Has Been Handed Over
- 8 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
At a celebratory event on Thursday, the flood control reservoir of Tiszasüly-Hany was handed over as the newest element of the Vásárhelyi Plan Improvement Programme. The facility was constructed between July 2009 and September 2012 with the help of a financial aid worth 18.9 billion HUF, allocated by the European Union and the Hungarian state. The reservoir is capable of taking in 250 million ...
U.S. Embassy's Active Citizenship Award To Red Cross In Hungary
- 5 Oct 2012 5:00 AM
- community & culture
On September 28, Deputy Chief of Mission Timothy Betts conferred the Embassy’s Active Citizenship Award on the Hungarian Red Cross for its sustained outstanding services.
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.
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.
Repairing Flood Damage In Miskolc With Habitat for Humanity
- 15 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"In the United States, September 11th is commemorated as a National Day of Service and Remembrance with millions of Americans volunteering in their communities. In this spirit, on September 25th, volunteers from the American Embassy in Budapest joined by Americans and Hungarians from Habitat for Humanity rebuilt the Symbiosis Autistic Home in Miskolc.
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