73 result(s) for international volunteers
Mother Teresa Statue Unveiled In Budapest To Mark Intl Charity Day
- 8 Sep 2014 9:01 AM
- community & culture
The Albanian Embassy and Hungarian dignitaries unveiled a statue of Mother Teresa in Budapest on Friday to mark Day of International Charity. “Mother Teresa lived an exemplary life, she faced up the horror of poverty and hopelessness and was dedicated to serving the needy,” Zoltán Pokorni, the mayor of District 12 where the statue was erected, told the ceremony.
Hungary Is Tenth In Terms Of Time Spent Reading Books
- 25 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian government has decided to launch of program worth over HUF 100 million to popularize reading literature. An international survey on media consumption has found that Hungarians spend over 6.5 hours reading books but nearly a third of the under-25 Hungarians never touch a book.
Hungarian Maltese Charity Service Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary At Budapest Wine Festival
- 28 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Maltese Charity Service celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2014 and we are preparing to celebrate. We would like to remember the challenges and achievements of the past 25 years, and especially those, who have supported us along the way.
Flood Defence Success Demonstrates Hungary's Strength & Confidence
- 18 Jun 2013 9:04 AM
- current affairs
In his pre-agenda speech in Parliament, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared that the biggest flood Hungary had ever experienced has left the country without causing any casualties or major damage, adding that through recent protection efforts along the flooding river Danube, the country has proved that it stands united and strong when people are needed on the dikes.
Peak Forecast In All Critical Locations Exceeds The Highest Water Level Ever Measured In Hungary
- 7 Jun 2013 9:12 AM
- current affairs
Almost 9 thousand people are currently working at the dykes and around 3 thousand volunteers are helping flood prevention efforts, Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász said at a press conference at noon today, adding that a further 16 thousand officers are in reserve from the defence force, police, civil protection and civil guard authorities. At the moment there is a flood alert along 760 ...
Updated: Record High Water Levels Expected Along Hungarian Stretch Of The Danube
- 6 Jun 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
There are nine flashpoints on the River Danube in Hungary susceptible to flooding, the Prime Minister told a press briefing at the national technical management corps (OMIT) this morning.
Seedling Trust Says 'Thank You' To Britannica School In Budapest
- 22 Mar 2013 8:01 AM
- community & culture
The primary at Britannica International School gave us a great reception for our 'We're all different -- we're all the same!' presentation. We were invited to present to parents, teachers and children at the school's morning assembly as part of the countdown to our May 25th Sports for Everybody Event and also to accept the school's incredibly generous nearly 300,000 Forint donation.
Guest Blog: It’s Better To Give Than To Receive
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Guest blog by Foreign Policy, Justice and Home Affairs and Human Rights Attaché Levente Nyitrai: As a young kid I used to not understand that saying. Every Christmas I was eagerly waiting for the chance to attack the nicely wrapped presents under the tree. The moments on Christmas Eve when we entered the until then closed room and started singing Christmas carols before opening them seemed ages.
U.S. Embassy Supports Volunteerism Conference In Budapest
- 26 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Embassy sponsored a conference on the economic impact of volunteerism organized by the Hungarian Statistical Office and Volunteer Center on November 13. Read Ambassador Kounalakis’ remarks.
Mother Teresa Statue Unveiled In Budapest To Mark Intl Charity Day
- 8 Sep 2014 9:01 AM
- community & culture
The Albanian Embassy and Hungarian dignitaries unveiled a statue of Mother Teresa in Budapest on Friday to mark Day of International Charity. “Mother Teresa lived an exemplary life, she faced up the horror of poverty and hopelessness and was dedicated to serving the needy,” Zoltán Pokorni, the mayor of District 12 where the statue was erected, told the ceremony.
Hungary Is Tenth In Terms Of Time Spent Reading Books
- 25 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian government has decided to launch of program worth over HUF 100 million to popularize reading literature. An international survey on media consumption has found that Hungarians spend over 6.5 hours reading books but nearly a third of the under-25 Hungarians never touch a book.
Hungarian Maltese Charity Service Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary At Budapest Wine Festival
- 28 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Maltese Charity Service celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2014 and we are preparing to celebrate. We would like to remember the challenges and achievements of the past 25 years, and especially those, who have supported us along the way.
Flood Defence Success Demonstrates Hungary's Strength & Confidence
- 18 Jun 2013 9:04 AM
- current affairs
In his pre-agenda speech in Parliament, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán declared that the biggest flood Hungary had ever experienced has left the country without causing any casualties or major damage, adding that through recent protection efforts along the flooding river Danube, the country has proved that it stands united and strong when people are needed on the dikes.
Peak Forecast In All Critical Locations Exceeds The Highest Water Level Ever Measured In Hungary
- 7 Jun 2013 9:12 AM
- current affairs
Almost 9 thousand people are currently working at the dykes and around 3 thousand volunteers are helping flood prevention efforts, Government Spokesperson András Giró-Szász said at a press conference at noon today, adding that a further 16 thousand officers are in reserve from the defence force, police, civil protection and civil guard authorities. At the moment there is a flood alert along 760 ...
Updated: Record High Water Levels Expected Along Hungarian Stretch Of The Danube
- 6 Jun 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
There are nine flashpoints on the River Danube in Hungary susceptible to flooding, the Prime Minister told a press briefing at the national technical management corps (OMIT) this morning.
Seedling Trust Says 'Thank You' To Britannica School In Budapest
- 22 Mar 2013 8:01 AM
- community & culture
The primary at Britannica International School gave us a great reception for our 'We're all different -- we're all the same!' presentation. We were invited to present to parents, teachers and children at the school's morning assembly as part of the countdown to our May 25th Sports for Everybody Event and also to accept the school's incredibly generous nearly 300,000 Forint donation.
Guest Blog: It’s Better To Give Than To Receive
- 10 Dec 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Guest blog by Foreign Policy, Justice and Home Affairs and Human Rights Attaché Levente Nyitrai: As a young kid I used to not understand that saying. Every Christmas I was eagerly waiting for the chance to attack the nicely wrapped presents under the tree. The moments on Christmas Eve when we entered the until then closed room and started singing Christmas carols before opening them seemed ages.
U.S. Embassy Supports Volunteerism Conference In Budapest
- 26 Nov 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The Embassy sponsored a conference on the economic impact of volunteerism organized by the Hungarian Statistical Office and Volunteer Center on November 13. Read Ambassador Kounalakis’ remarks.