443 result(s) for reconstruction
Ghost Towns Of Hungary: Abandoned Locations Scattered Around The Country
- 19 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
Kolontár, the town most severely damaged by the alumina sludge-catastrophe, may easily become a new example of the abandoned ghost towns scattered around in Hungary. Whether it is a devastating flood or the side effect of a nearby industrial plantation that is diminished the population, eventually a complete town can become uninhabited.
Hungarian Born Tony Curtis Dies At 85
- 1 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Tony Curtis died aged 85 on Wednesday night, his daughter Jamie Lee Curtis announced Thursday. The US movie legend was born Bernard Schwartz in 1925 to Jewish immigrants from Mátészalka, east Hungary. He grew up in the Bronx area of New York and spoke only Hungarian until the age of six.
Event Review: Historic Opening Of Continental Hotel Zara In Budapest
- 29 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- travel
On the evening of Wednesday 22 September around 500 formally dressed guests attended the official opening ceremony of the Continental Hotel Zara in Budapest. This listed-building has recently received Euro 50 million worth of renovations to create a blend of art nouveau; art deco and modern design, all of which still manages to respect the tradition of the first baths built on this site in 1827.
U. S. Embassy Volunteers To Rebuild Symbiosis Autistic Home In Miskolc
- 24 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"On Saturday, September 25, volunteers from the United States Embassy in Budapest and from Habitat for Humanity will be reconstructing the Symbiosis Autistic Home in Miskolc. This building was severely damaged during the June floods.
Hungarian Flood-Hit Villagers Deliver Goat To Orbán
- 13 Aug 2010 12:01 PM
- current affairs
"A delegation of flood-afflicted people from Borsod county delivered a petition and a goat to near the main entrance of Parliament on Kossuth tér yesterday.
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.
Lifeline For Homeless Shelter In Budapest
- 25 May 2010 3:06 AM
- community & culture
"Managers of Budapest homeless shelter, Segítőház, caring for 300 homeless people daily, called mayday more than once recently claiming that the building was on its last legs. Yet, thanks to a recent charity auction, the shelter’s story has taken a good turn and conditions are expected to improve significantly before this year’s winter sets in.
Hungary's Forint Drops Sharply Over Greece, Fidesz Flaying C.Bank Chief
- 28 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"First day after the overwhelming election victory of Hungary’s centre-right Fidesz party, Prime Minister candidate Viktor Orbán has already jumped down the throat of the financial markets regulator (PSZÁF) and the National Bank of Hungary (NBH), especially harshly criticising central bank Governor András Simor. Analysts do not seem to be happy.
Suspect K. Admits To Shooting At Roma Houses
- 4 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Árpád K, the main suspect in the recent string of murders of Roma people in Hungary, has admitted that he opened fire on several Roma-inhabited houses on July 21, 2008.
Ghost Towns Of Hungary: Abandoned Locations Scattered Around The Country
- 19 Oct 2010 4:00 AM
- getting around
Kolontár, the town most severely damaged by the alumina sludge-catastrophe, may easily become a new example of the abandoned ghost towns scattered around in Hungary. Whether it is a devastating flood or the side effect of a nearby industrial plantation that is diminished the population, eventually a complete town can become uninhabited.
Hungarian Born Tony Curtis Dies At 85
- 1 Oct 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"Tony Curtis died aged 85 on Wednesday night, his daughter Jamie Lee Curtis announced Thursday. The US movie legend was born Bernard Schwartz in 1925 to Jewish immigrants from Mátészalka, east Hungary. He grew up in the Bronx area of New York and spoke only Hungarian until the age of six.
Event Review: Historic Opening Of Continental Hotel Zara In Budapest
- 29 Sep 2010 9:45 AM
- travel
On the evening of Wednesday 22 September around 500 formally dressed guests attended the official opening ceremony of the Continental Hotel Zara in Budapest. This listed-building has recently received Euro 50 million worth of renovations to create a blend of art nouveau; art deco and modern design, all of which still manages to respect the tradition of the first baths built on this site in 1827.
U. S. Embassy Volunteers To Rebuild Symbiosis Autistic Home In Miskolc
- 24 Sep 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"On Saturday, September 25, volunteers from the United States Embassy in Budapest and from Habitat for Humanity will be reconstructing the Symbiosis Autistic Home in Miskolc. This building was severely damaged during the June floods.
Hungarian Flood-Hit Villagers Deliver Goat To Orbán
- 13 Aug 2010 12:01 PM
- current affairs
"A delegation of flood-afflicted people from Borsod county delivered a petition and a goat to near the main entrance of Parliament on Kossuth tér yesterday.
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.
Lifeline For Homeless Shelter In Budapest
- 25 May 2010 3:06 AM
- community & culture
"Managers of Budapest homeless shelter, Segítőház, caring for 300 homeless people daily, called mayday more than once recently claiming that the building was on its last legs. Yet, thanks to a recent charity auction, the shelter’s story has taken a good turn and conditions are expected to improve significantly before this year’s winter sets in.
Hungary's Forint Drops Sharply Over Greece, Fidesz Flaying C.Bank Chief
- 28 Apr 2010 3:00 AM
- business
"First day after the overwhelming election victory of Hungary’s centre-right Fidesz party, Prime Minister candidate Viktor Orbán has already jumped down the throat of the financial markets regulator (PSZÁF) and the National Bank of Hungary (NBH), especially harshly criticising central bank Governor András Simor. Analysts do not seem to be happy.
Suspect K. Admits To Shooting At Roma Houses
- 4 Mar 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"Árpád K, the main suspect in the recent string of murders of Roma people in Hungary, has admitted that he opened fire on several Roma-inhabited houses on July 21, 2008.