1,115 result(s) for official visit
U.S. Ambassador Kounalakis Visits Debrecen
- 19 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Ambassador Kounalakis paid a visit to Debrecen with her family on April 12-15, 2010, to discover what Hungary’s second largest city has to offer in terms of cultural and recreational activities. She also conducted an official program during her stay.
BD Celebrates Opening Of New Manufacturing Facility In Tatabánya, Hungary
- 16 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today celebrated the grand opening of its new production facility in Tatabánya, Hungary. Construction of this new €100 million, state-of-the-art facility began in 2008, and production is expected to start in 2010. BD is expected to employ approximately 500 people at the facility by 2014.
U.S. Congressional Delegation Meets Hungarian Government Officials
- 12 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"A bipartisan delegation of five U.S. Senators, headed by Byron L. Dorgan of North Dakota, visited Budapest on April 3, 2010. In a meeting with senior representatives of the Government of Hungary, the Senators underscored the importance of close Trans-Atlantic relations and welcomed Hungary’s continued commitment to NATO efforts.
Hungarian Firm Catches International Fever
- 9 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"During times of crisis, as many are all too familiar with, companies are forced to become more agile in order to survive. For many firms this has come down to cutting costs and focusing all available resources on sustaining business. Though these tactics may not be the ideal solution for young firms looking to grow their business, in many cases it’s done simply so the firm can stay afloat until ...
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.
Charles Meets “Kindred Spirit” Solyom In Budapest
- 24 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Britain’s Prince Charles received the Grand Gross of the Order of the Hungarian Republic from President Laszlo Solyom after he and his wife Camilla arrived in Hungary yesterday for a four-day visit.
Escape From Budapest To Helsinki
- 16 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- travel
The largest city in Finland is home to nearly 600,000 people, a fair few less than in other more sprawling capitals, and Budapest come to that. The compact size of Helsinki means everything is within easy reach, described as a ‘pocket-sized metropolis’ its ideal for a weekend visit. There is much to explore, and actually one million people live in the Helsinki metropolitan area which includes ...
Vodafone Makes Massive €18,000 Donation To Charity Appeal
- 12 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- tech
Telco Vodafone Hungary has become the biggest single sponsor of the Marathon Effort For SOTE II (a fund-raising exercise which will see two local expats run almost six marathons in six days across the Sahara desert), with a massive donation of €18,000 (HUF4.8 million). This week also saw official notice of what amounts to Royal interest in, if not actual patronage of, the appeal and the ...
Escape From Budapest To Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010
- 11 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- travel
Along with the Hungarian city of Pecs, and the German city of Essen, Istanbul is also a ‘European Capital of Culture’ this year. This Turkish delight of a city stands out from the others in several ways, not least because part of it’s in Asia. Recently I caught up with Wolfgang Koller there, former Budapest expat and now the GM of the
U.S. Ambassador Kounalakis Visits Debrecen
- 19 Apr 2010 4:00 AM
- current affairs
"Ambassador Kounalakis paid a visit to Debrecen with her family on April 12-15, 2010, to discover what Hungary’s second largest city has to offer in terms of cultural and recreational activities. She also conducted an official program during her stay.
BD Celebrates Opening Of New Manufacturing Facility In Tatabánya, Hungary
- 16 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), a leading global medical technology company, today celebrated the grand opening of its new production facility in Tatabánya, Hungary. Construction of this new €100 million, state-of-the-art facility began in 2008, and production is expected to start in 2010. BD is expected to employ approximately 500 people at the facility by 2014.
U.S. Congressional Delegation Meets Hungarian Government Officials
- 12 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- current affairs
"A bipartisan delegation of five U.S. Senators, headed by Byron L. Dorgan of North Dakota, visited Budapest on April 3, 2010. In a meeting with senior representatives of the Government of Hungary, the Senators underscored the importance of close Trans-Atlantic relations and welcomed Hungary’s continued commitment to NATO efforts.
Hungarian Firm Catches International Fever
- 9 Apr 2010 1:00 AM
- business
"During times of crisis, as many are all too familiar with, companies are forced to become more agile in order to survive. For many firms this has come down to cutting costs and focusing all available resources on sustaining business. Though these tactics may not be the ideal solution for young firms looking to grow their business, in many cases it’s done simply so the firm can stay afloat until ...
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.
Charles Meets “Kindred Spirit” Solyom In Budapest
- 24 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"Britain’s Prince Charles received the Grand Gross of the Order of the Hungarian Republic from President Laszlo Solyom after he and his wife Camilla arrived in Hungary yesterday for a four-day visit.
Escape From Budapest To Helsinki
- 16 Mar 2010 12:00 AM
- travel
The largest city in Finland is home to nearly 600,000 people, a fair few less than in other more sprawling capitals, and Budapest come to that. The compact size of Helsinki means everything is within easy reach, described as a ‘pocket-sized metropolis’ its ideal for a weekend visit. There is much to explore, and actually one million people live in the Helsinki metropolitan area which includes ...
Vodafone Makes Massive €18,000 Donation To Charity Appeal
- 12 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- tech
Telco Vodafone Hungary has become the biggest single sponsor of the Marathon Effort For SOTE II (a fund-raising exercise which will see two local expats run almost six marathons in six days across the Sahara desert), with a massive donation of €18,000 (HUF4.8 million). This week also saw official notice of what amounts to Royal interest in, if not actual patronage of, the appeal and the ...
Escape From Budapest To Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010
- 11 Mar 2010 1:00 AM
- travel
Along with the Hungarian city of Pecs, and the German city of Essen, Istanbul is also a ‘European Capital of Culture’ this year. This Turkish delight of a city stands out from the others in several ways, not least because part of it’s in Asia. Recently I caught up with Wolfgang Koller there, former Budapest expat and now the GM of the