255 result(s) for u.s. embassy
Visually Impaired Fulbright Grantees Strive For Inclusive Education In Hungary
- 25 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"On January 17th, Ambassador Kounalakis recognized Fulbright grantees Maria Flamich and Rita Hoffmann for their leadership and extraordinary accomplishments in the fields of education and music. Ms. Flamich and Ms. Hoffman, who are both visually-impaired, are teachers at the Primary and Vocational School of the Blind.
U.S. Ambassador To Hungary Interview With Balazs Naray, Kossuth Radio
- 12 Jan 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
Question: Thank you for the interview, first of all. I would like to ask if you have or has Washington received a response to Mrs. Clinton’s letter written on the 23rd of December?
Ambassador Kounalakis: No, we have not yet received a response, but we understand from press reports that there will be a response.
U.S. Ambassador Kounalakis Interview With Ildiko Eperjesi, ATV Hungary
- 11 Jan 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Question: Last year took some very unusual turns as far as the contacts between the United States and our country are concerned. First, Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State came to Hungary and she raised some criticism. And then you published some articles where you were very polite, but you also raised some criticism in terms of the operation of the Hungarian government.
Visit By The Fellows Of The U.S. Embassy's At British Embassy In Budapest
- 28 Dec 2010 6:00 AM
- community & culture
"On 16 December, the British Embassy welcomed the participants of the US Embassy's "Professional Fellowship Program for Multiply-Disadvantaged People" for the second time in the year. As a result of the highly successful visit by the fellowship's previous participants, during which the fellows gain a better understanding on the work and duties of the diplomatic mission, the British Embassy was ...
Anne Applebaum Receives Petőfi Prize In Budapest
- 23 Dec 2010 1:40 AM
- community & culture
"Acclaimed U.S. historian, journalist and author Anne Applebaum was awarded this year’s Petőfi Prize at the Budapest Terror House Museum on December 14, 2010. The Hungarian MOL-sponsored prize recognizes outstanding efforts made to advance freedom and democracy in Central-Eastern Europe.
U.S. Ambassador Joins Hungarian Delegation For Christmas Visit To Troops In Afghanistan
- 23 Dec 2010 1:33 AM
- current affairs
"At the invitation of Hungarian Minister of Defense Csaba Hende, U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis joined a delegation that visited Afghanistan December 14-18. The delegation offered holiday greetings to the Hungarian forces deployed in Afghanistan and learnt about the current situation on the ground.
Roma Films Screened On International Human Rights Day In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2010 7:42 AM
- community & culture
"The Embassy marked International Human Rights Day on December 10 at an event organized by Amnesty International at Budapest’s Gödör Klub. As part of the afternoon program, the Center for Independent Journalism (CIJ) presented short documentaries created by Roma and non-Roma journalists that personalize the issues faced by the Roma people.
Fresh Wikileaks Statement Statement By U.S Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis In Hungary
- 8 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"While the Embassy will not comment or speculate on the content of the alleged cables made public by Wikileaks, it is important to reiterate the great respect the United States has for the positive and productive role being played by the Hungarian Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan's Baghlan province.
Wikileaks Statement By U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis In Hungary
- 8 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"In recent days a number of alleged cables that the media has received through wikileaks have appeared in the press. While I can’t comment on specifics or the authenticity of these documents, I deeply regret the disclosure of any information that was meant to be confidential. I condemn wikileaks for trying to undermine our relationship with Hungary as well as our relationships with our allies and ...
Visually Impaired Fulbright Grantees Strive For Inclusive Education In Hungary
- 25 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"On January 17th, Ambassador Kounalakis recognized Fulbright grantees Maria Flamich and Rita Hoffmann for their leadership and extraordinary accomplishments in the fields of education and music. Ms. Flamich and Ms. Hoffman, who are both visually-impaired, are teachers at the Primary and Vocational School of the Blind.
U.S. Ambassador To Hungary Interview With Balazs Naray, Kossuth Radio
- 12 Jan 2012 10:40 AM
- current affairs
Question: Thank you for the interview, first of all. I would like to ask if you have or has Washington received a response to Mrs. Clinton’s letter written on the 23rd of December?
Ambassador Kounalakis: No, we have not yet received a response, but we understand from press reports that there will be a response.
U.S. Ambassador Kounalakis Interview With Ildiko Eperjesi, ATV Hungary
- 11 Jan 2012 9:00 AM
- current affairs
"Question: Last year took some very unusual turns as far as the contacts between the United States and our country are concerned. First, Hillary Clinton, the Secretary of State came to Hungary and she raised some criticism. And then you published some articles where you were very polite, but you also raised some criticism in terms of the operation of the Hungarian government.
Visit By The Fellows Of The U.S. Embassy's At British Embassy In Budapest
- 28 Dec 2010 6:00 AM
- community & culture
"On 16 December, the British Embassy welcomed the participants of the US Embassy's "Professional Fellowship Program for Multiply-Disadvantaged People" for the second time in the year. As a result of the highly successful visit by the fellowship's previous participants, during which the fellows gain a better understanding on the work and duties of the diplomatic mission, the British Embassy was ...
Anne Applebaum Receives Petőfi Prize In Budapest
- 23 Dec 2010 1:40 AM
- community & culture
"Acclaimed U.S. historian, journalist and author Anne Applebaum was awarded this year’s Petőfi Prize at the Budapest Terror House Museum on December 14, 2010. The Hungarian MOL-sponsored prize recognizes outstanding efforts made to advance freedom and democracy in Central-Eastern Europe.
U.S. Ambassador Joins Hungarian Delegation For Christmas Visit To Troops In Afghanistan
- 23 Dec 2010 1:33 AM
- current affairs
"At the invitation of Hungarian Minister of Defense Csaba Hende, U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis joined a delegation that visited Afghanistan December 14-18. The delegation offered holiday greetings to the Hungarian forces deployed in Afghanistan and learnt about the current situation on the ground.
Roma Films Screened On International Human Rights Day In Budapest
- 21 Dec 2010 7:42 AM
- community & culture
"The Embassy marked International Human Rights Day on December 10 at an event organized by Amnesty International at Budapest’s Gödör Klub. As part of the afternoon program, the Center for Independent Journalism (CIJ) presented short documentaries created by Roma and non-Roma journalists that personalize the issues faced by the Roma people.
Fresh Wikileaks Statement Statement By U.S Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis In Hungary
- 8 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- current affairs
"While the Embassy will not comment or speculate on the content of the alleged cables made public by Wikileaks, it is important to reiterate the great respect the United States has for the positive and productive role being played by the Hungarian Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan's Baghlan province.
Wikileaks Statement By U.S. Ambassador Eleni Tsakopoulos Kounalakis In Hungary
- 8 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- current affairs
"In recent days a number of alleged cables that the media has received through wikileaks have appeared in the press. While I can’t comment on specifics or the authenticity of these documents, I deeply regret the disclosure of any information that was meant to be confidential. I condemn wikileaks for trying to undermine our relationship with Hungary as well as our relationships with our allies and ...