420 result(s) for united nations
Green Ombudsmen To Meet In Budapest
- 22 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Environmental ombudsmen from around the world will attend from Thursday a three-day meeting in Budapest under the chief patronage of President János Áder. The meeting was initiated by Hungary’s deputy ombudsman for the protection of future generations, Marcel Szabó, who told MTI the aim of the meeting was to agree on best-practices and jointly create an institutional model to serve as an example ...
Budapest Hotel Room Service Least Expensive In Europe
- 18 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
By David Landry: In a study based on United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data undertaken by online portal TripAdvisor.com on room service rates in 48 frequently visited destinations worldwide, Budapest hotels have earned kudos as the least expensive in the category in Europe.
International Day Of Happiness Celebrated In Hungary
- 20 Mar 2014 11:00 AM
- community & culture
In 2012, the United Nations (UN) declared March 20 to be observed as the International Day of Happiness. The day recognizes that happiness is a fundamental human goal, and calls upon countries to approach public policies in ways that improve the well being of all peoples. In Budapest the British Embassy staff came together for a cheerful photo, forming a human smiley wishing everyone a very happy ...
Hungarian Nation Celebrates The Anniversary Of The 1848 Revolution
- 17 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The national flag was hoisted in front of Parliament on Saturday morning, as the start of state celebrations marking the anniversary of Hungary's revolution that broke out on 15 March 1848. President János Áder, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér, as well as members of the Government, representatives of political parties and diplomats attended the ceremony.
Washington Has Embraced Hungarian Folk Culture
- 13 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Washington has embraced Hungarian folk culture, which is capable of innovation, colourful and traditional yet modern – said Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics this Tuesday in Budapest at the premiere of the documentary ‘Hungarian Fence’, dealing with Hungary’s status as guest of honour at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington last year.
An Interview With Israel’s Ambassador To Hungary
- 5 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Ilan Mor, Israel’s ambassador to Hungary, doesn’t doubt the good intentions of the Hungarian government but expects the authorities to prevent the Hungarian Dawn party from running for parliament. Heti Válasz asked him of the planned monument to Hungary’s occupation by Germany and the joke cracked by Shimon Peres on “buying up Hungary”.
Human Rights Day Statement By Hungarian Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Human rights are celebrated worldwide today in remembrance of the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights by the General Assembly of the United Nations 65 years ago. This year’s commemoration is marked also by the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the mandate of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights which fulfils a primary role in the international advancement of the ...
6th Budapest Human Rights Forum To Take Place In Budapest 7-8 November 2013
- 7 Nov 2013 2:02 AM
- current affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary launched the annual Budapest Human Rights Forum in 2008, a series of international human rights conferences which provides the international community with the opportunity to exchange views in various domains of human rights.
UNESCO Grants Its Patronage For Holocaust Memorial Year In Hungary
- 29 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Government regards it an honour that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has undertaken to be chief patron of Holocaust Memorial Year 2014, Minister of State Heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár said.
Green Ombudsmen To Meet In Budapest
- 22 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Environmental ombudsmen from around the world will attend from Thursday a three-day meeting in Budapest under the chief patronage of President János Áder. The meeting was initiated by Hungary’s deputy ombudsman for the protection of future generations, Marcel Szabó, who told MTI the aim of the meeting was to agree on best-practices and jointly create an institutional model to serve as an example ...
Budapest Hotel Room Service Least Expensive In Europe
- 18 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- travel
By David Landry: In a study based on United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) data undertaken by online portal TripAdvisor.com on room service rates in 48 frequently visited destinations worldwide, Budapest hotels have earned kudos as the least expensive in the category in Europe.
International Day Of Happiness Celebrated In Hungary
- 20 Mar 2014 11:00 AM
- community & culture
In 2012, the United Nations (UN) declared March 20 to be observed as the International Day of Happiness. The day recognizes that happiness is a fundamental human goal, and calls upon countries to approach public policies in ways that improve the well being of all peoples. In Budapest the British Embassy staff came together for a cheerful photo, forming a human smiley wishing everyone a very happy ...
Hungarian Nation Celebrates The Anniversary Of The 1848 Revolution
- 17 Mar 2014 8:02 AM
- current affairs
The national flag was hoisted in front of Parliament on Saturday morning, as the start of state celebrations marking the anniversary of Hungary's revolution that broke out on 15 March 1848. President János Áder, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, Speaker of Parliament László Kövér, as well as members of the Government, representatives of political parties and diplomats attended the ceremony.
Washington Has Embraced Hungarian Folk Culture
- 13 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Washington has embraced Hungarian folk culture, which is capable of innovation, colourful and traditional yet modern – said Deputy Prime Minister Tibor Navracsics this Tuesday in Budapest at the premiere of the documentary ‘Hungarian Fence’, dealing with Hungary’s status as guest of honour at the Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington last year.
An Interview With Israel’s Ambassador To Hungary
- 5 Mar 2014 8:00 AM
- community & culture
Ilan Mor, Israel’s ambassador to Hungary, doesn’t doubt the good intentions of the Hungarian government but expects the authorities to prevent the Hungarian Dawn party from running for parliament. Heti Válasz asked him of the planned monument to Hungary’s occupation by Germany and the joke cracked by Shimon Peres on “buying up Hungary”.
Human Rights Day Statement By Hungarian Ministry Of Foreign Affairs
- 10 Dec 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Human rights are celebrated worldwide today in remembrance of the adoption of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights by the General Assembly of the United Nations 65 years ago. This year’s commemoration is marked also by the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the mandate of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights which fulfils a primary role in the international advancement of the ...
6th Budapest Human Rights Forum To Take Place In Budapest 7-8 November 2013
- 7 Nov 2013 2:02 AM
- current affairs
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Hungary launched the annual Budapest Human Rights Forum in 2008, a series of international human rights conferences which provides the international community with the opportunity to exchange views in various domains of human rights.
UNESCO Grants Its Patronage For Holocaust Memorial Year In Hungary
- 29 Oct 2013 8:00 AM
- community & culture
The Hungarian Government regards it an honour that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has undertaken to be chief patron of Holocaust Memorial Year 2014, Minister of State Heading the Prime Minister’s Office János Lázár said.