859 result(s) for military
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 ...
Hungary Has An Official 'Depressing Day' Held On October 6
- 7 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Yesterday, 6 October is officially the national day to be sad in Hungary. That's according to the central legislation that officially announced that the day be declared the “Day of National Mourning” since 2001. On this day in Budapest the national flag was lowered to half-mast accompanied by a military display of honours in front of the Parliament.
Secrets Of The Castle Labyrinth In Budapest
- 6 Oct 2010 6:28 AM
- getting around
According to Budapest folklore you can hear many different variations on what is hidden by the iron gates in the side of the Buda Tunnel. There is some truth in the stories about the caves in the Buda Castle: tunnels were really used by the military during the period of the Cold War. However, while the origin of the labyrinths is less dramatic, they were shaped by forces of nature.
Hungarian Greens Dig For Skeletons In The Closet
- 21 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Hungarian green party LMP has pledged to dig at the roots of an ongoing corruption scandal in an attempt to acquire classified documents concerning the allegations in connection to what LMP considers to be an unlawful purchase (via offset agreement) of Swedish-built Gripen fighter planes.
U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis’ Statement of Condolence
- 8 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"I am deeply saddened to hear the news about the death of the brave soldier who had been in critical condition as a result of the August 23 attack on the Hungarian convoy in Afghanistan. My heart goes out to the family members of the fallen soldier. We are grateful to the Hungarian Government, the Hungarian military, and the Hungarian people for their contributions and their sacrifices in this ...
U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis’ Statement of Condolence
- 24 Aug 2010 2:50 AM
- current affairs
"We are saddened by the news from Afghanistan about the death of a member of the Hungarian military and the wounding of several others during a convoy attack. My heart goes out to the family members of the fallen soldier. I also hope that those who were injured will recover fully.
Buda Castle Labyrinth In Budapest
- 13 Aug 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"The internationally unique calcareous tufa caves of Castle Hill were created as an effect of the hot water springs almost half a million years ago. Later the small caves were connected to each other and also to the cellarage of the houses of the Castle District for economic and military purposes, and the complex thus developed into a veritable labyrinth under the Castle Hill.
Wamp On Sziget Festival In Budapest, 15 August
- 12 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"Now first mini WAMP at the Sziget Festival! Come and visit the Hungarian designers while you are having a party. And if then your ear got clogged up from the bass and you would fancy wearing other clothes than your military trousers, come to the centre of town and relax on the design fair after the Saturday night’s Sziget Festival party or before the last get together on Sunday.
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 ...
Hungary Has An Official 'Depressing Day' Held On October 6
- 7 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
Yesterday, 6 October is officially the national day to be sad in Hungary. That's according to the central legislation that officially announced that the day be declared the “Day of National Mourning” since 2001. On this day in Budapest the national flag was lowered to half-mast accompanied by a military display of honours in front of the Parliament.
Secrets Of The Castle Labyrinth In Budapest
- 6 Oct 2010 6:28 AM
- getting around
According to Budapest folklore you can hear many different variations on what is hidden by the iron gates in the side of the Buda Tunnel. There is some truth in the stories about the caves in the Buda Castle: tunnels were really used by the military during the period of the Cold War. However, while the origin of the labyrinths is less dramatic, they were shaped by forces of nature.
Hungarian Greens Dig For Skeletons In The Closet
- 21 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"The Hungarian green party LMP has pledged to dig at the roots of an ongoing corruption scandal in an attempt to acquire classified documents concerning the allegations in connection to what LMP considers to be an unlawful purchase (via offset agreement) of Swedish-built Gripen fighter planes.
U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis’ Statement of Condolence
- 8 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"I am deeply saddened to hear the news about the death of the brave soldier who had been in critical condition as a result of the August 23 attack on the Hungarian convoy in Afghanistan. My heart goes out to the family members of the fallen soldier. We are grateful to the Hungarian Government, the Hungarian military, and the Hungarian people for their contributions and their sacrifices in this ...
U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis’ Statement of Condolence
- 24 Aug 2010 2:50 AM
- current affairs
"We are saddened by the news from Afghanistan about the death of a member of the Hungarian military and the wounding of several others during a convoy attack. My heart goes out to the family members of the fallen soldier. I also hope that those who were injured will recover fully.
Buda Castle Labyrinth In Budapest
- 13 Aug 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"The internationally unique calcareous tufa caves of Castle Hill were created as an effect of the hot water springs almost half a million years ago. Later the small caves were connected to each other and also to the cellarage of the houses of the Castle District for economic and military purposes, and the complex thus developed into a veritable labyrinth under the Castle Hill.
Wamp On Sziget Festival In Budapest, 15 August
- 12 Aug 2010 2:00 AM
- entertainment
"Now first mini WAMP at the Sziget Festival! Come and visit the Hungarian designers while you are having a party. And if then your ear got clogged up from the bass and you would fancy wearing other clothes than your military trousers, come to the centre of town and relax on the design fair after the Saturday night’s Sziget Festival party or before the last get together on Sunday.