309 result(s) for rescue
Hungarian Armed Forces Help Bruce Willis's Die Hard Shoot In Budapest
- 5 Jun 2012 9:34 AM
- entertainment
The Armed Forces will provide a military helicopter to shoot a scene for the next Die Hard instalment in Budapest Wednesday morning, the Defence Ministry said on Monday. Bruce Willis stars in the film portraying policeman John McClane, who leaves for Russia to rescue his son.
Amphibious Budapest Bus Stranded In Danube
- 24 May 2012 10:45 AM
- getting around
Fire-fighters rescued 33 people from an amphibious sightseeing water bus in Budapest Tuesday night after it ran adrift in the Danube. János Sági, captain of the fire-fighting ship Szent Flórián, said the bus was adrift in the water at the foot of Chain Bridge after spinning out of control. Nobody was injured in the incident.
Hungary Condemns The Brutal Defilement Of Raoul Wallenberg’s Statue
- 24 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary most firmly condemns the degradation of Raoul Wallenberg’s memory and the brutal defilement of his statue in Budapest.
The Real Wallenberg Year In Hungary
- 3 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In 2012 – as decided by the government – we commemorate Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish martyr diplomat who saved thousands of Hungarians during the Holocaust. The Wallenberg Commemorative Committee responsible for the preparation of the Centenary, which I chair myself, makes all the efforts to make the Wallenberg Year an occasion to face the terrible tragedy of the Holocaust in a responsible ...
Invitation: Loreena McKennitt, Budapest Sportaréna, 27 March
- 25 Mar 2012 9:04 AM
- entertainment
"Internationally acclaimed Canadian singer/composer Loreena McKennitt began her musical career by busking with her harp and started running her own record label, Quinlan Road, from her kitchen table. Now, more than two decades later, Manitoba-born McKennitt has seen her “eclectic Celtic” blend of pop, folk and world music span more than a dozen recordings, three DVDs and a new collection of ...
Malév Is Dead, Long Live Low Cost Carriers?
- 9 Feb 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The predictable passing of Malév triggered rapid expansion announcements from both Ryanair and Wizz Air. SmartWings, Air Berlin and others have added flights, with more low cost carriers positioned to pounce. All good for budget travelers as prices are driven down via increased ...
More Snow Forecast, Tisza Freezes In Hungary
- 7 Feb 2012 8:12 AM
- current affairs
"The National Meteorological Service has issued snow warnings for Zala, Somogy and Baranya counties, forecasting heavy snowfall for the southern region today, as wintry conditions retain their grip on the country. Ice-breaking ships are on standby at various critical points along the Tisza as the river and its tributaries have frozen over on almost their entire stretch.
Extreme Cold Blamed For Five Deaths In Hungary
- 6 Feb 2012 9:10 AM
- current affairs
"A total of five people died of exposure in the heavy snow and unusually cold weather that enveloped Hungary over the weekend. A man who fell to the ground in the courtyard of his house in Mezőkövesd on Friday, was unable to get up and died of exposure in the –15C temperature.
Malév Grounded, Hungarian Airline Crisis Advice
- 3 Feb 2012 10:11 AM
- current affairs
Malév stopped operations after 66 years of flying this morning at 6am CET, Friday 3 February. A company announcement explained the shutdown was due to the airline being unable to finance advance payments to its service partners who had “lost trust” in the Hungarian national carrier. XpatLoop.com was invited to a special event in Budapest today where
Hungarian Armed Forces Help Bruce Willis's Die Hard Shoot In Budapest
- 5 Jun 2012 9:34 AM
- entertainment
The Armed Forces will provide a military helicopter to shoot a scene for the next Die Hard instalment in Budapest Wednesday morning, the Defence Ministry said on Monday. Bruce Willis stars in the film portraying policeman John McClane, who leaves for Russia to rescue his son.
Amphibious Budapest Bus Stranded In Danube
- 24 May 2012 10:45 AM
- getting around
Fire-fighters rescued 33 people from an amphibious sightseeing water bus in Budapest Tuesday night after it ran adrift in the Danube. János Sági, captain of the fire-fighting ship Szent Flórián, said the bus was adrift in the water at the foot of Chain Bridge after spinning out of control. Nobody was injured in the incident.
Hungary Condemns The Brutal Defilement Of Raoul Wallenberg’s Statue
- 24 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary most firmly condemns the degradation of Raoul Wallenberg’s memory and the brutal defilement of his statue in Budapest.
The Real Wallenberg Year In Hungary
- 3 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In 2012 – as decided by the government – we commemorate Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish martyr diplomat who saved thousands of Hungarians during the Holocaust. The Wallenberg Commemorative Committee responsible for the preparation of the Centenary, which I chair myself, makes all the efforts to make the Wallenberg Year an occasion to face the terrible tragedy of the Holocaust in a responsible ...
Invitation: Loreena McKennitt, Budapest Sportaréna, 27 March
- 25 Mar 2012 9:04 AM
- entertainment
"Internationally acclaimed Canadian singer/composer Loreena McKennitt began her musical career by busking with her harp and started running her own record label, Quinlan Road, from her kitchen table. Now, more than two decades later, Manitoba-born McKennitt has seen her “eclectic Celtic” blend of pop, folk and world music span more than a dozen recordings, three DVDs and a new collection of ...
Malév Is Dead, Long Live Low Cost Carriers?
- 9 Feb 2012 12:00 AM
- current affairs
The predictable passing of Malév triggered rapid expansion announcements from both Ryanair and Wizz Air. SmartWings, Air Berlin and others have added flights, with more low cost carriers positioned to pounce. All good for budget travelers as prices are driven down via increased ...
More Snow Forecast, Tisza Freezes In Hungary
- 7 Feb 2012 8:12 AM
- current affairs
"The National Meteorological Service has issued snow warnings for Zala, Somogy and Baranya counties, forecasting heavy snowfall for the southern region today, as wintry conditions retain their grip on the country. Ice-breaking ships are on standby at various critical points along the Tisza as the river and its tributaries have frozen over on almost their entire stretch.
Extreme Cold Blamed For Five Deaths In Hungary
- 6 Feb 2012 9:10 AM
- current affairs
"A total of five people died of exposure in the heavy snow and unusually cold weather that enveloped Hungary over the weekend. A man who fell to the ground in the courtyard of his house in Mezőkövesd on Friday, was unable to get up and died of exposure in the –15C temperature.
Malév Grounded, Hungarian Airline Crisis Advice
- 3 Feb 2012 10:11 AM
- current affairs
Malév stopped operations after 66 years of flying this morning at 6am CET, Friday 3 February. A company announcement explained the shutdown was due to the airline being unable to finance advance payments to its service partners who had “lost trust” in the Hungarian national carrier. XpatLoop.com was invited to a special event in Budapest today where