108 result(s) for storm in Current Affairs
Xpat Opinion: Disappointment Following A Postponed Teachers’ Pay Raise In Hungary
- 15 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-of-centre, centrist and pro-government commentators are all appalled by the sudden move announced as part of a 400 billion HUF fiscal package. Early last week, Minister of the Economy György Matolcsy announced as part of his adjustment package that the planned introduction of a “career path” for teachers, comprising an immediate 30 per cent pay raise, will be postponed by four months, from ...
Xpat Opinion: Axe Murderer Diplomacy In Hungary
- 6 Sep 2012 12:40 PM
- current affairs
During the famous ping-pong diplomacy of the 1970s, the People’s Republic of China and the US exchanged visits by table tennis players to pave the way for improved relations between the two countries. In a slight modification of the original model, Hungary is sending an axe murderer to follow up on previous improvements in the country’s relationship with gas-rich Azerbaijan.
Budapest Is World's Second Hottest Capital, After Bagdad
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest is the second hottest capital in the world, after Bagdad, according to Index.hu. The report continues to say the Carpathian Basin and surroundings is now an extremely uncomfortable place. Bucharest is around 35, Bratislava is 33, and Zagreb 32 degrees respectively. These figures ...
Hungarian Combat Divers Of Debrecen Explore Shipwreck
- 30 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
After 60 years, combat divers of the Hungarian Defence Forces are to dive into sea again. They are participating in mapping the wreck of SMS Franz Joseph I, a battle cruiser of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy lying at a depth of 45 meters. WO Bence Miklós, S/Sgt. Zsolt Horváth, Sgt. Lajos Bíró and L./Sgt. Péter Hollós, the combat divers of the HDF 5th ‘Bocskai István’ Infantry Brigade 24th ...
Change Of Ministers At The Ministry Of National Resources In Hungary
- 7 May 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Orbán requested Zoltán Balog, Minister of State for Social Inclusion to head the Ministry of National Resources, after Minister for National Resources Miklós Réthelyi tendered his resignation.
Heavy Snow Expected For Hungary This Weekend
- 4 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The National Meteorological Service is forecasting heavy snowfall and storms throughout Hungary from noon Friday, warning of accumulations of up to 50cm by Sunday evening.
Eye Of A Storm By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 28 Dec 2010 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Well, for those of you who read my previous posting, I did get stuck in London when my plane was cancelled. I eventually made it back to Budapest on Tuesday with two of my children and a colleague - using a combination of taxis, train, ferry and a 16-hour drive from Calais in stormy weather conditions.
Record-High Winds In Hungary Wreak Havoc
- 10 Dec 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"Gale-force winds, at times reaching a record 172km per hour, caused chaos throughout Hungary on Thursday, blowing Lake Balaton waters onto streets and gardens in several towns on the south shore.
Fireworks Victims In Budapest Paid Ft 128 Million
- 26 Aug 2010 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has reached out-of-court settlements to a total value of over Ft 128 million with victims of the storm that struck the August 20 fireworks display in 2006, Public Administration and Justice state secretary Róbert Répássy told reporters.
Xpat Opinion: Disappointment Following A Postponed Teachers’ Pay Raise In Hungary
- 15 Oct 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Left-of-centre, centrist and pro-government commentators are all appalled by the sudden move announced as part of a 400 billion HUF fiscal package. Early last week, Minister of the Economy György Matolcsy announced as part of his adjustment package that the planned introduction of a “career path” for teachers, comprising an immediate 30 per cent pay raise, will be postponed by four months, from ...
Xpat Opinion: Axe Murderer Diplomacy In Hungary
- 6 Sep 2012 12:40 PM
- current affairs
During the famous ping-pong diplomacy of the 1970s, the People’s Republic of China and the US exchanged visits by table tennis players to pave the way for improved relations between the two countries. In a slight modification of the original model, Hungary is sending an axe murderer to follow up on previous improvements in the country’s relationship with gas-rich Azerbaijan.
Budapest Is World's Second Hottest Capital, After Bagdad
- 5 Jul 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest is the second hottest capital in the world, after Bagdad, according to Index.hu. The report continues to say the Carpathian Basin and surroundings is now an extremely uncomfortable place. Bucharest is around 35, Bratislava is 33, and Zagreb 32 degrees respectively. These figures ...
Hungarian Combat Divers Of Debrecen Explore Shipwreck
- 30 May 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
After 60 years, combat divers of the Hungarian Defence Forces are to dive into sea again. They are participating in mapping the wreck of SMS Franz Joseph I, a battle cruiser of the Austro-Hungarian Monarchy lying at a depth of 45 meters. WO Bence Miklós, S/Sgt. Zsolt Horváth, Sgt. Lajos Bíró and L./Sgt. Péter Hollós, the combat divers of the HDF 5th ‘Bocskai István’ Infantry Brigade 24th ...
Change Of Ministers At The Ministry Of National Resources In Hungary
- 7 May 2012 9:01 AM
- current affairs
Viktor Orbán requested Zoltán Balog, Minister of State for Social Inclusion to head the Ministry of National Resources, after Minister for National Resources Miklós Réthelyi tendered his resignation.
Heavy Snow Expected For Hungary This Weekend
- 4 Feb 2012 8:00 AM
- current affairs
"The National Meteorological Service is forecasting heavy snowfall and storms throughout Hungary from noon Friday, warning of accumulations of up to 50cm by Sunday evening.
Eye Of A Storm By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 28 Dec 2010 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Well, for those of you who read my previous posting, I did get stuck in London when my plane was cancelled. I eventually made it back to Budapest on Tuesday with two of my children and a colleague - using a combination of taxis, train, ferry and a 16-hour drive from Calais in stormy weather conditions.
Record-High Winds In Hungary Wreak Havoc
- 10 Dec 2010 3:00 AM
- current affairs
"Gale-force winds, at times reaching a record 172km per hour, caused chaos throughout Hungary on Thursday, blowing Lake Balaton waters onto streets and gardens in several towns on the south shore.
Fireworks Victims In Budapest Paid Ft 128 Million
- 26 Aug 2010 10:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has reached out-of-court settlements to a total value of over Ft 128 million with victims of the storm that struck the August 20 fireworks display in 2006, Public Administration and Justice state secretary Róbert Répássy told reporters.