948 result(s) for region development
Hungarian Forint Stable As Czech Koruna Gathers Speed
- 6 Jul 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"Monday witnessed minor fluctuations in the exchange rate of the Hungarian forint vs. major currencies, without a clear trend or direction. The lack of interesting developments reflects tranquillity in global markets as US markets remained closed for the day. Meanwhile the Czech koruna, typically the most stable of CEE currencies, has gained over 0.5%.
FirstMed Health Report: 'Why Vaccinate?' By Dr. Sue McGladdery
- 4 Jul 2010 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
Iron lungs and braces for polio, the gasping breathing and characteristic sound of whooping cough and the devastating birth defects caused by rubella are medical problems from another age, far removed from the modern world we live in.
Yet a little more than a century ago, the U.S. infant mortality rate was about 20 percent, and the childhood mortality rate before age five was also 20 percent. ...
Xpat Interview: Gábor Galla, Former CEO of Hungarian Tourism Agency
- 2 Jul 2010 12:00 PM
Gábor Galla graduated from the College of Hotel, Catering and Tourism in 1974, and obtained his doctorate at the Budapest University of Economics in 1981. During his studies he spent a year in Tanzania, where he was deputy general manager at Hallways Hotels Overseas Ltd. He has 30 years of experience in the tourism business.
A Five-Star Airline Is Now Coming To Budapest Airport
- 25 Jun 2010 2:00 AM
- travel
"Qatar Airways is launching a flight to Budapest. The renowned five-star airline will fly four times a week between Budapest and Doha, the capital of Qatar, from January 2011. For onward journeys, passengers will be able to reach numerous Asian and Australian destinations with just one stop after departing from Budapest.
Lively Tourism Building On Wine Culture in Budafok
- 19 May 2010 2:00 AM
- getting around
"Tourism developments building on the wine culture and wine-growing traditions of Budafok will commence in the 22nd District of Budapest with the help of EU funding amounting to approximately 300 million HUF. Numerous wine tourism attractions will be developed in Budafok as an outcome of this programme to be implemented by investing around 338 million HUF.
Five Countries To Mark First-Time Carpathian Parks Day
- 18 May 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"Almost 30 national and nature parks in five countries across the Carpathian Mountains will celebrate for the first time on Sunday the immense biological diversity of Europe’s last great wilderness area.
Freedom Of The Press Declines Slightly In Hungary
- 30 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Global press freedom declined in 2009, with setbacks registered in almost every region of the world, according to a study released by Freedom House, an independent watchdog organization, monitoring the status of freedom around the world, and advocating for democracy and human rights.
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.
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.
Hungarian Forint Stable As Czech Koruna Gathers Speed
- 6 Jul 2010 2:00 AM
- business
"Monday witnessed minor fluctuations in the exchange rate of the Hungarian forint vs. major currencies, without a clear trend or direction. The lack of interesting developments reflects tranquillity in global markets as US markets remained closed for the day. Meanwhile the Czech koruna, typically the most stable of CEE currencies, has gained over 0.5%.
FirstMed Health Report: 'Why Vaccinate?' By Dr. Sue McGladdery
- 4 Jul 2010 1:00 AM
- health & wellness
Iron lungs and braces for polio, the gasping breathing and characteristic sound of whooping cough and the devastating birth defects caused by rubella are medical problems from another age, far removed from the modern world we live in.
Yet a little more than a century ago, the U.S. infant mortality rate was about 20 percent, and the childhood mortality rate before age five was also 20 percent. ...
Xpat Interview: Gábor Galla, Former CEO of Hungarian Tourism Agency
- 2 Jul 2010 12:00 PM
Gábor Galla graduated from the College of Hotel, Catering and Tourism in 1974, and obtained his doctorate at the Budapest University of Economics in 1981. During his studies he spent a year in Tanzania, where he was deputy general manager at Hallways Hotels Overseas Ltd. He has 30 years of experience in the tourism business.
A Five-Star Airline Is Now Coming To Budapest Airport
- 25 Jun 2010 2:00 AM
- travel
"Qatar Airways is launching a flight to Budapest. The renowned five-star airline will fly four times a week between Budapest and Doha, the capital of Qatar, from January 2011. For onward journeys, passengers will be able to reach numerous Asian and Australian destinations with just one stop after departing from Budapest.
Lively Tourism Building On Wine Culture in Budafok
- 19 May 2010 2:00 AM
- getting around
"Tourism developments building on the wine culture and wine-growing traditions of Budafok will commence in the 22nd District of Budapest with the help of EU funding amounting to approximately 300 million HUF. Numerous wine tourism attractions will be developed in Budafok as an outcome of this programme to be implemented by investing around 338 million HUF.
Five Countries To Mark First-Time Carpathian Parks Day
- 18 May 2010 1:00 AM
- getting around
"Almost 30 national and nature parks in five countries across the Carpathian Mountains will celebrate for the first time on Sunday the immense biological diversity of Europe’s last great wilderness area.
Freedom Of The Press Declines Slightly In Hungary
- 30 Apr 2010 6:00 AM
- current affairs
"Global press freedom declined in 2009, with setbacks registered in almost every region of the world, according to a study released by Freedom House, an independent watchdog organization, monitoring the status of freedom around the world, and advocating for democracy and human rights.
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.
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.