80 result(s) for warnings
WHO: World No Tobacco Day, Hungary, 31 May
- 29 May 2015 9:01 AM
- health & wellness
Eliminating the illicit trade in tobacco would generate an annual tax windfall of US$ 31 billion for governments, improve public health, help cut crime and curb an important revenue source for the tobacco industry. Those are the key themes of World No Tobacco Day on May 31 when the World Health Organization will urge Member States to sign the Protocol to Eliminate the Illicit Trade in Tobacco ...
29th Budapest Half Marathon, 14 September
- 11 Sep 2014 10:45 AM
- sport
The first Budapest Half Marathon was organised in 1984. During the last 29 years the race grew up into a major event in Budapest with 12 850 runners. 8500 runners on the individual 21 km distance, while others run in pairs or run the shorter distances. Budapest Half Marathon also became a real international event with almost 1600 runners from abroad, from 65 different countries in 2013.
Owner Of Hungary’s K&H Bank Prepares For Losses
- 9 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Belgian financial group KBC, owner of Hungary’s K&H Bank, announced on Tuesday that it is setting aside €162 million in provisions for likely losses due to the foreign-currency loan bill passed on Friday.
Hungary Wizz Air Cancels London Listing Plans
- 17 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has cancelled recently announced plans to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange. Wizz Air announced the cancellation on the London Stock Exchange website on Monday.
Xpat Opinion: American Embassy In Budapest On The Nazi Occupation Memorial
- 28 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A leftist daily describes a statement issued by the US Embassy as another clear warning to the government, while its right-wing counterpart finds it strange that the US Embassy takes a view of a Hungarian issue.
Hungary's PM Receives WHO Award For Anti-Smoking Legislation
- 9 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
UN World Health Organisation’s Director-General Margaret Chan presented Prime Minister Viktor Orbán with the World No Tobacco Day 2013 award on Tuesday in recognition of his government's non-smoking initiatives.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's New Homeless Law Criticised
- 7 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Following the passing by Parliament of a new regulation allowing local councils to ban sleeping rough in certain streets and areas, a liberal commentator accuses the government of criminalizing homelessness. A centrist columnist finds the new rules unenforceable.
Updated: Heat-Wave To Hit Hungary
- 27 Jul 2013 6:10 AM
- current affairs
Due to the extreme heat, the weather service has issued a second-level, orange warning in the country until Saturday night. Warnings about expected thunderstorms and downpours in certain counties have been withdrawn. According to forecasts, temperatures will likely be between 30ºC and 35ºC during the afternoons and 21-27 ºC during the evenings.
Emergency Message For U.S. Citizens: Rising Levels Of The Danube River
- 9 Jun 2013 1:00 AM
- community & culture
U.S. Embassy Budapest informs U.S. citizens that the Hungarian Government has declared a State of Emergency due to anticipated flooding of the Danube River. The Danube is expected to reach near-record levels and could create disruptions in low-lying areas of Budapest-- especially areas in District III. On June 4 Margaret Island closed until further notice; water traffic is also suspended. Expect ...
WHO: World No Tobacco Day, Hungary, 31 May
- 29 May 2015 9:01 AM
- health & wellness
Eliminating the illicit trade in tobacco would generate an annual tax windfall of US$ 31 billion for governments, improve public health, help cut crime and curb an important revenue source for the tobacco industry. Those are the key themes of World No Tobacco Day on May 31 when the World Health Organization will urge Member States to sign the Protocol to Eliminate the Illicit Trade in Tobacco ...
29th Budapest Half Marathon, 14 September
- 11 Sep 2014 10:45 AM
- sport
The first Budapest Half Marathon was organised in 1984. During the last 29 years the race grew up into a major event in Budapest with 12 850 runners. 8500 runners on the individual 21 km distance, while others run in pairs or run the shorter distances. Budapest Half Marathon also became a real international event with almost 1600 runners from abroad, from 65 different countries in 2013.
Owner Of Hungary’s K&H Bank Prepares For Losses
- 9 Jul 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Belgian financial group KBC, owner of Hungary’s K&H Bank, announced on Tuesday that it is setting aside €162 million in provisions for likely losses due to the foreign-currency loan bill passed on Friday.
Hungary Wizz Air Cancels London Listing Plans
- 17 Jun 2014 9:00 AM
- business
Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has cancelled recently announced plans to list its shares on the London Stock Exchange. Wizz Air announced the cancellation on the London Stock Exchange website on Monday.
Xpat Opinion: American Embassy In Budapest On The Nazi Occupation Memorial
- 28 Apr 2014 9:00 AM
- current affairs
A leftist daily describes a statement issued by the US Embassy as another clear warning to the government, while its right-wing counterpart finds it strange that the US Embassy takes a view of a Hungarian issue.
Hungary's PM Receives WHO Award For Anti-Smoking Legislation
- 9 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- health & wellness
UN World Health Organisation’s Director-General Margaret Chan presented Prime Minister Viktor Orbán with the World No Tobacco Day 2013 award on Tuesday in recognition of his government's non-smoking initiatives.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary's New Homeless Law Criticised
- 7 Oct 2013 9:00 AM
- current affairs
Following the passing by Parliament of a new regulation allowing local councils to ban sleeping rough in certain streets and areas, a liberal commentator accuses the government of criminalizing homelessness. A centrist columnist finds the new rules unenforceable.
Updated: Heat-Wave To Hit Hungary
- 27 Jul 2013 6:10 AM
- current affairs
Due to the extreme heat, the weather service has issued a second-level, orange warning in the country until Saturday night. Warnings about expected thunderstorms and downpours in certain counties have been withdrawn. According to forecasts, temperatures will likely be between 30ºC and 35ºC during the afternoons and 21-27 ºC during the evenings.
Emergency Message For U.S. Citizens: Rising Levels Of The Danube River
- 9 Jun 2013 1:00 AM
- community & culture
U.S. Embassy Budapest informs U.S. citizens that the Hungarian Government has declared a State of Emergency due to anticipated flooding of the Danube River. The Danube is expected to reach near-record levels and could create disruptions in low-lying areas of Budapest-- especially areas in District III. On June 4 Margaret Island closed until further notice; water traffic is also suspended. Expect ...