620 result(s) for olympic
Local Opinion: MSZP Suspected Of Receiving Government Support
- 26 Jun 2017 8:30 AM
- current affairs
A fact-finding journalist discovers examples of surprising albeit indirect financial help from the government side to the MSZP, while an independent commentator dismisses the idea that the MSZP is kept afloat by Fidesz as just one more conspiracy theory. Jobbik’s new moderate strategy may play a role in the strategies of these two parties.
Olympic Swimming Champion Hosszú Contra FINA
- 22 Jun 2017 8:08 AM
- sport
Olympic swimming champion Katinka Hosszú has asked the swimmers of the world to join forces against the International Swimming Federation FINA.
HUF 50 Coin In Honour Of FINA World Championships
- 20 Jun 2017 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The National Bank of Hungary issues a commemorative HUF 50 coin honouring the 17th FINA World Championships. There will be 2 million pieces of the unique coin issued among which 12 000 coins would come as gift-wrapped first strike coins (brilliant uncirculated) whereas 7000 pieces would be proof coins in the 2017 set.
Hungary Hosts Sailing & Windsurfing Championship At Lake Balaton
- 16 Jun 2017 8:42 AM
- sport
It is a special year for sailors and windsurfers in Hungary, as European and world championships will be held in two different locations at Lake Balaton, so there will be 155 sailing competitions and eight big regattas in Hungary this year. Hungarian Yachting Association (MVSZ) and Hungarian Windsurfing Association (MSZSZ) held a press conference together in Várkert Bazár on Tuesday, and they ...
Opinion: The Agony Of Hungarian Football
- 14 Jun 2017 8:26 AM
- sport
The “humiliating defeat” of the Hungarian national football team by the amateur players from the tiny Principality of Andorra has prompted a nationwide uproar. One might retort that football is just a game and there is no guarantee that teams considered to be inferior always lose and the better ones always win. Why all the fuss?
Govt Allocates HUF 30 Bn For 2019 European Maccabi Games
- 13 Jun 2017 8:52 AM
- sport
The government has allocated over 30 billion forints (EUR 90.7m) for infrastructure development projects required for the European Maccabi Games Budapest will host in 2019, two dailies said. The projects will be overseen by National Development Minister Miklós Seszták, Magyar Nemzet said, citing a government decree published on Thursday.
FINA Satisfied With Preparations For 2017 World Aquatics Championships
- 31 May 2017 9:00 AM
- sport
The International Swimming Federation FINA is fully satisfied with Hungary’s preparations for hosting the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, organisers said. The championships will be held in Budapest and Balatonfüred in western Hungary from July 14 to 30 and the head of the FINA administration expressed satisfaction at a recent onsite inspection.
Youth Olympic Festival Flame Arrives In Győr
- 25 May 2017 10:00 AM
- sport
The Olympic flame for the 14th European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) arrived at the Győr-Pér airport in north-western Hungary on Wednesday.
National Roadshow Launched To Promote The 17th FINA World Championships
- 23 May 2017 8:40 AM
- sport
The national roadshow launched by Bp2017 World Championship Organising and Managing Nonprofit LLC. on 19 May in Aréna Pláza Budapest aimed at promoting the 17th FINA World Championships in July and features spectacular installations, exciting prize games and renowned athletes. In addition to several sites in the capital Győr, Pécs, Szeged, Debrecen and the World Champs hosting city Balatonfüred ...
Local Opinion: MSZP Suspected Of Receiving Government Support
- 26 Jun 2017 8:30 AM
- current affairs
A fact-finding journalist discovers examples of surprising albeit indirect financial help from the government side to the MSZP, while an independent commentator dismisses the idea that the MSZP is kept afloat by Fidesz as just one more conspiracy theory. Jobbik’s new moderate strategy may play a role in the strategies of these two parties.
Olympic Swimming Champion Hosszú Contra FINA
- 22 Jun 2017 8:08 AM
- sport
Olympic swimming champion Katinka Hosszú has asked the swimmers of the world to join forces against the International Swimming Federation FINA.
HUF 50 Coin In Honour Of FINA World Championships
- 20 Jun 2017 5:00 AM
- current affairs
The National Bank of Hungary issues a commemorative HUF 50 coin honouring the 17th FINA World Championships. There will be 2 million pieces of the unique coin issued among which 12 000 coins would come as gift-wrapped first strike coins (brilliant uncirculated) whereas 7000 pieces would be proof coins in the 2017 set.
Hungary Hosts Sailing & Windsurfing Championship At Lake Balaton
- 16 Jun 2017 8:42 AM
- sport
It is a special year for sailors and windsurfers in Hungary, as European and world championships will be held in two different locations at Lake Balaton, so there will be 155 sailing competitions and eight big regattas in Hungary this year. Hungarian Yachting Association (MVSZ) and Hungarian Windsurfing Association (MSZSZ) held a press conference together in Várkert Bazár on Tuesday, and they ...
Opinion: The Agony Of Hungarian Football
- 14 Jun 2017 8:26 AM
- sport
The “humiliating defeat” of the Hungarian national football team by the amateur players from the tiny Principality of Andorra has prompted a nationwide uproar. One might retort that football is just a game and there is no guarantee that teams considered to be inferior always lose and the better ones always win. Why all the fuss?
Govt Allocates HUF 30 Bn For 2019 European Maccabi Games
- 13 Jun 2017 8:52 AM
- sport
The government has allocated over 30 billion forints (EUR 90.7m) for infrastructure development projects required for the European Maccabi Games Budapest will host in 2019, two dailies said. The projects will be overseen by National Development Minister Miklós Seszták, Magyar Nemzet said, citing a government decree published on Thursday.
FINA Satisfied With Preparations For 2017 World Aquatics Championships
- 31 May 2017 9:00 AM
- sport
The International Swimming Federation FINA is fully satisfied with Hungary’s preparations for hosting the 2017 World Aquatics Championships, organisers said. The championships will be held in Budapest and Balatonfüred in western Hungary from July 14 to 30 and the head of the FINA administration expressed satisfaction at a recent onsite inspection.
Youth Olympic Festival Flame Arrives In Győr
- 25 May 2017 10:00 AM
- sport
The Olympic flame for the 14th European Youth Olympic Festival (EYOF) arrived at the Győr-Pér airport in north-western Hungary on Wednesday.
National Roadshow Launched To Promote The 17th FINA World Championships
- 23 May 2017 8:40 AM
- sport
The national roadshow launched by Bp2017 World Championship Organising and Managing Nonprofit LLC. on 19 May in Aréna Pláza Budapest aimed at promoting the 17th FINA World Championships in July and features spectacular installations, exciting prize games and renowned athletes. In addition to several sites in the capital Győr, Pécs, Szeged, Debrecen and the World Champs hosting city Balatonfüred ...