288 result(s) for us state department
Controversy Between Croatia And Hungarian Oil Group MOL Drags On
- 3 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- business
It has yet to be seen whether the Hungarian government is ready to drop MOL’s executive chairman in its ongoing standoff with Croatia. It is too early to say if we are witnessing Croatia's efforts to find its feet or is it hardcore payola.
Framework Conditions Set For A Continuous Development Of Railway Passenger Transport In Hungary
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Ministry of National Economy has entered into ten-year public service agreements on railway passenger transport with MÁV-START Ltd. and GYSEV Ltd. At the signing ceremony, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner said that the agreements created a more predictable framework for both the state as contractor and service companies, making planning easier as well.
Goodfriend Attends Annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive In Budapest
- 12 Sep 2013 12:50 PM
- community & culture
We extend a warm welcome to Charge d'affaires a.i. M. André Goodfriend, who made his first public appearance yesterday at the Hungarian Red Cross to honor those participating in the Annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive. André, who hails from Arizona, says he enjoys speaking Hungarian - which is one of the 10 languages he has studied.
Xpat Opinion: László Kövér’s Ideas About The Ideal Democracy: Governance By Decree In Hungary
- 10 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
I really didn’t think that László Köver, president/speaker of the Hungarian parliament, could still surprise me. Yet he manages. Here is his latest. By way of preface, I should note that there are some commentators who say that one ought not take Kövér terribly seriously. He is just this kind of a fellow. Perhaps his bark is worse than his bite.
Fans Can Travel To MOL World Fencing Championships At Half Price
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary organises the world fencing championships for the fourth time, now between 5 and 12 August 2013. Over 1,000 representatives of more than 100 countries participate in the prestigious sports event. Upon the initiative of the Hungarian National Asset Management, Inc. (MNV Zrt.) and with the approval of the Ministry of National Development MÁV-START Zrt. and the VOLÁN companies provide a 50% ...
Hungary's PM Orbán Briefs Hungary’s Ambassadors
- 19 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság accuses the Prime Minister of defending his own personal power on the pretext of safeguarding national sovereignty, while Magyar Hírlap finds the government’s left-wing critics guilty of undying subservience to foreign governments.
Travelling To Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix Free Of Charge
- 2 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
With the cooperation of the national transport companies the visitors may travel to the Hungarian Grand Prix free of charge again this year. Within the framework of the programme titled „Egyenesen a Hungaroringre 2” (Straight to Hungaroring 2) with the discount provided by MÁV-START Zrt., GYSEV Zrt., Volánbusz Zrt. and BKK Zrt. the 28th Formula-1 Hungarian Grand Prix will be accessible free of ...
Carl Bernstein At Hay Festival In Budapest About Obama, Watergate & Journalism
- 26 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On Tuesday, May 21 the Hay Festival of Literature in Budapest featured a discussion with iconic American investigative journalist, Carl Bernstein. The event was held on the last day of the Festival, a grand finale for a week which was kicked off with a discussion featuring world-renowned novelist Nicole Krauss. The event was held in the Petofi Museum of Literature and the moderator for the ...
Escape From Budapest To Samui: Bhundhari Spa Resort & Villas
- 22 Jun 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
This luxury resort is a unique blend of classic Thai architecture and hospitality, smart design and contemporary elegance. As part of a warm welcome, full of smiles, I was informed Bhundhari means lotus or water-lily in Sanskrit. It’s the spiritual flower of Buddhism, and like a lotus flower the hotels’ holistic beauty lifts the spirits and provides positive inspiration. The resort is idyllically ...
Controversy Between Croatia And Hungarian Oil Group MOL Drags On
- 3 Oct 2013 1:00 AM
- business
It has yet to be seen whether the Hungarian government is ready to drop MOL’s executive chairman in its ongoing standoff with Croatia. It is too early to say if we are witnessing Croatia's efforts to find its feet or is it hardcore payola.
Framework Conditions Set For A Continuous Development Of Railway Passenger Transport In Hungary
- 23 Sep 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
The Ministry of National Economy has entered into ten-year public service agreements on railway passenger transport with MÁV-START Ltd. and GYSEV Ltd. At the signing ceremony, Minister of State for Infrastructure Pál Völner said that the agreements created a more predictable framework for both the state as contractor and service companies, making planning easier as well.
Goodfriend Attends Annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive In Budapest
- 12 Sep 2013 12:50 PM
- community & culture
We extend a warm welcome to Charge d'affaires a.i. M. André Goodfriend, who made his first public appearance yesterday at the Hungarian Red Cross to honor those participating in the Annual 9/11 Memorial Blood Drive. André, who hails from Arizona, says he enjoys speaking Hungarian - which is one of the 10 languages he has studied.
Xpat Opinion: László Kövér’s Ideas About The Ideal Democracy: Governance By Decree In Hungary
- 10 Sep 2013 1:00 AM
- current affairs
I really didn’t think that László Köver, president/speaker of the Hungarian parliament, could still surprise me. Yet he manages. Here is his latest. By way of preface, I should note that there are some commentators who say that one ought not take Kövér terribly seriously. He is just this kind of a fellow. Perhaps his bark is worse than his bite.
Fans Can Travel To MOL World Fencing Championships At Half Price
- 6 Aug 2013 9:00 AM
- getting around
Hungary organises the world fencing championships for the fourth time, now between 5 and 12 August 2013. Over 1,000 representatives of more than 100 countries participate in the prestigious sports event. Upon the initiative of the Hungarian National Asset Management, Inc. (MNV Zrt.) and with the approval of the Ministry of National Development MÁV-START Zrt. and the VOLÁN companies provide a 50% ...
Hungary's PM Orbán Briefs Hungary’s Ambassadors
- 19 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Népszabadság accuses the Prime Minister of defending his own personal power on the pretext of safeguarding national sovereignty, while Magyar Hírlap finds the government’s left-wing critics guilty of undying subservience to foreign governments.
Travelling To Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix Free Of Charge
- 2 Jul 2013 9:00 AM
- sport
With the cooperation of the national transport companies the visitors may travel to the Hungarian Grand Prix free of charge again this year. Within the framework of the programme titled „Egyenesen a Hungaroringre 2” (Straight to Hungaroring 2) with the discount provided by MÁV-START Zrt., GYSEV Zrt., Volánbusz Zrt. and BKK Zrt. the 28th Formula-1 Hungarian Grand Prix will be accessible free of ...
Carl Bernstein At Hay Festival In Budapest About Obama, Watergate & Journalism
- 26 Jun 2013 9:00 AM
- community & culture
On Tuesday, May 21 the Hay Festival of Literature in Budapest featured a discussion with iconic American investigative journalist, Carl Bernstein. The event was held on the last day of the Festival, a grand finale for a week which was kicked off with a discussion featuring world-renowned novelist Nicole Krauss. The event was held in the Petofi Museum of Literature and the moderator for the ...
Escape From Budapest To Samui: Bhundhari Spa Resort & Villas
- 22 Jun 2013 8:00 AM
- travel
This luxury resort is a unique blend of classic Thai architecture and hospitality, smart design and contemporary elegance. As part of a warm welcome, full of smiles, I was informed Bhundhari means lotus or water-lily in Sanskrit. It’s the spiritual flower of Buddhism, and like a lotus flower the hotels’ holistic beauty lifts the spirits and provides positive inspiration. The resort is idyllically ...