187 result(s) for green economy
Hungary Announces 20-year Programme For SMEs
- 29 Jul 2010 1:10 AM
- business
"Hungary’s new government has announced details of the new Széchenyi Plan - a scheme to support small and medium-sized enterprises - on Wednesday. Economy Minister György Matolcsy named seven "breakout points" at a press conference. The scheme, which will lean on European Union funds, is to be launched on 15 January 2011 and spans until 2030.
Report: Whisky Show Budapest
- 29 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- entertainment
"HMA Greg Dorey opened the first whisky show in Hungary which took place on 24 April in Ramada Plaza Budapest Hotel. The event attracted some 400 visitors who had the opportunity to taste a wide variety of single malt and blended whiskies and attend several seminars. Those who turned up at the show could also vote to the best whisky brand and exhibitor stand.
Environmental Hurdle Race Celebrates Earth Day In Hungary
- 28 Apr 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"On April 22, U.S. Embassy Budapest staff came out to support an environmental competition in Gödöllő organized by the Green Club of Gödöllő University’s Environmental Department. Ten hurdles were set up in a park where teams of students and their parents could test their knowledge about various environmental settings and compete with each other. Among others, they learned about the soil, water, ...
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Bitter Sweet: The Secret History Of The Chocolate Industry
- 31 Mar 2010 12:02 PM
- food & drink
"One of my favorite movies as a kid was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). What child did not want to win the golden ticket? Who didn’t want to see the mysteries hidden behind the tall walls of the factory? Who didn’t feverishly ride their bikes to the Penny Candy Store at every chance and buy sweets with grubby hands and hungry eyes?
Danube In The Spotlight On World Water Day
- 31 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"On World Water Day, Danube River Basin countries are looking at an impressive progress made early in the year towards the protection and sustainable use of water and other ecological resources, reaffirming and strengthening their commitment to transboundary cooperation.
The Sky Is Blue, The Grass Is Green And Hungary's C.Bank Cuts Rates 25 bps
- 30 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has on Monday reduced its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, as expected. The base rate has not been this low since the change of regime. The Monetary Council has cut the benchmark rate for the ninth consecutive month and by 25 bps for the third time in a row.
Hungary Announces 20-year Programme For SMEs
- 29 Jul 2010 1:10 AM
- business
"Hungary’s new government has announced details of the new Széchenyi Plan - a scheme to support small and medium-sized enterprises - on Wednesday. Economy Minister György Matolcsy named seven "breakout points" at a press conference. The scheme, which will lean on European Union funds, is to be launched on 15 January 2011 and spans until 2030.
Report: Whisky Show Budapest
- 29 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- entertainment
"HMA Greg Dorey opened the first whisky show in Hungary which took place on 24 April in Ramada Plaza Budapest Hotel. The event attracted some 400 visitors who had the opportunity to taste a wide variety of single malt and blended whiskies and attend several seminars. Those who turned up at the show could also vote to the best whisky brand and exhibitor stand.
Environmental Hurdle Race Celebrates Earth Day In Hungary
- 28 Apr 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"On April 22, U.S. Embassy Budapest staff came out to support an environmental competition in Gödöllő organized by the Green Club of Gödöllő University’s Environmental Department. Ten hurdles were set up in a park where teams of students and their parents could test their knowledge about various environmental settings and compete with each other. Among others, they learned about the soil, water, ...
Far-Right Jobbik Gathers Perilous Clouds Over Hungary - International Press
- 14 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Hungary’s Socialist Party (MSZP) has received nearly 1.4 million votes less on Sunday, while centre-right Fidesz garnered almost 400,000 votes more than in the first round of the 2006 general elections. Fidesz looks set to gain a two-thirds majority in Parliament that would enable it to amend any legislation, including the constitution. Analysts expect the market reaction to be muted but ...
Bitter Sweet: The Secret History Of The Chocolate Industry
- 31 Mar 2010 12:02 PM
- food & drink
"One of my favorite movies as a kid was Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). What child did not want to win the golden ticket? Who didn’t want to see the mysteries hidden behind the tall walls of the factory? Who didn’t feverishly ride their bikes to the Penny Candy Store at every chance and buy sweets with grubby hands and hungry eyes?
Danube In The Spotlight On World Water Day
- 31 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"On World Water Day, Danube River Basin countries are looking at an impressive progress made early in the year towards the protection and sustainable use of water and other ecological resources, reaffirming and strengthening their commitment to transboundary cooperation.
The Sky Is Blue, The Grass Is Green And Hungary's C.Bank Cuts Rates 25 bps
- 30 Mar 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"The National Bank of Hungary (NBH) has on Monday reduced its key policy rate by 25 basis points to 5.50%, as expected. The base rate has not been this low since the change of regime. The Monetary Council has cut the benchmark rate for the ninth consecutive month and by 25 bps for the third time in a row.