13 result(s) for world heritage site in Current Affairs
Controversial Lake Ferto Resort Project to Be Scaled Down After Protests by Greenpeace in Hungary
- 13 Oct 2023 6:53 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The government has promised Greenpeace that the proposed state-run resort development project at Lake Fertő, which, according to its critics, would be seriously destructive and megalomaniacal, will be redesigned, Népszava reports.
How Viktor Orbán Angered His Closest Friends in Europe
- 18 May 2023 5:47 AM
- current affairs
Newly-elected Hungarian president Katalin Novák tried to put her best foot forward on her first official foreign visit to Warsaw in May 2022.
Opinion: Budapest Might End Up On “World Heritage In Danger” Blacklist
- 2 Aug 2019 10:08 AM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- current affairs
On 4 July, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee voted a strict decision concerning Hungary that requests the state to submit by 1 February 2020 an updated report on a list of issues found by the committee.
Párbeszéd Protests Against Red Bull Air Race Held In Central Budapest
- 20 Jun 2018 7:39 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition Párbeszéd party has called on municipal leaders to withdraw their support for the annual Red Bull Air Race to be held in downtown Budapest.
Hungary Wants EU To Reimburse Half Of Border Control Costs
- 1 Sep 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has asked the European Commission to reimburse Hungary for half its spending on border protection, the government office chief said on Thursday. János Lázár said at a regular press briefing that the total cost since the start of the migrant crisis amounted to 800 million euros.
Video Article: Earth Hour In Budapest On 19 March
- 9 Mar 2016 8:02 AM
- current affairs
On Saturday March 19th at 8:30pm, millions of people across the world are switching off lights for one hour - to celebrate their commitment to the planet.
This year Earth Hour Hungary is celebrating innovative talents working for a greener future and combines the power of classical music with the power of climate action.
Govt Signs Development Cooperation Agreement With Sopron
- 26 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has launched an urban development programme, under which Prime Minister Viktor Orbán signed a cooperation agreement with northwestern Hungary’s Sopron. Improving cities is crucial for Hungary’s rural development, the prime minister told a press conference. He added that similar cooperation agreements would be negotiated with all major cities of the 23 counties of Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Approach To Homelessness
- 29 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Homelessness in Hungary is back in the news. Recently, the municipal government of Budapest approved a local ordinance that prohibits so-called “habitual living” in certain designated areas of the capital – mostly Budapest’s world heritage sites and parts of downtown.
Budapest City Council Bans Homeless From Public Areas
- 15 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest city council on Thursday banned the homeless from living in underpasses, playgrounds, bus and tram stops and other public areas. The 21 Fidesz and Jobbik members supported the proposal, while the 12 Socialist Party and Dialogue for Hungary councillors opposed it.
Controversial Lake Ferto Resort Project to Be Scaled Down After Protests by Greenpeace in Hungary
- 13 Oct 2023 6:53 AM
- http://www.hatc.hu
- current affairs
The government has promised Greenpeace that the proposed state-run resort development project at Lake Fertő, which, according to its critics, would be seriously destructive and megalomaniacal, will be redesigned, Népszava reports.
How Viktor Orbán Angered His Closest Friends in Europe
- 18 May 2023 5:47 AM
- current affairs
Newly-elected Hungarian president Katalin Novák tried to put her best foot forward on her first official foreign visit to Warsaw in May 2022.
Opinion: Budapest Might End Up On “World Heritage In Danger” Blacklist
- 2 Aug 2019 10:08 AM
- https://english.atlatszo.hu/
- current affairs
On 4 July, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee voted a strict decision concerning Hungary that requests the state to submit by 1 February 2020 an updated report on a list of issues found by the committee.
Párbeszéd Protests Against Red Bull Air Race Held In Central Budapest
- 20 Jun 2018 7:39 AM
- hungarymatters.hu
- current affairs
The opposition Párbeszéd party has called on municipal leaders to withdraw their support for the annual Red Bull Air Race to be held in downtown Budapest.
Hungary Wants EU To Reimburse Half Of Border Control Costs
- 1 Sep 2017 10:00 AM
- current affairs
Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has asked the European Commission to reimburse Hungary for half its spending on border protection, the government office chief said on Thursday. János Lázár said at a regular press briefing that the total cost since the start of the migrant crisis amounted to 800 million euros.
Video Article: Earth Hour In Budapest On 19 March
- 9 Mar 2016 8:02 AM
- current affairs
On Saturday March 19th at 8:30pm, millions of people across the world are switching off lights for one hour - to celebrate their commitment to the planet.
This year Earth Hour Hungary is celebrating innovative talents working for a greener future and combines the power of classical music with the power of climate action.
Govt Signs Development Cooperation Agreement With Sopron
- 26 Mar 2015 8:00 AM
- current affairs
The government has launched an urban development programme, under which Prime Minister Viktor Orbán signed a cooperation agreement with northwestern Hungary’s Sopron. Improving cities is crucial for Hungary’s rural development, the prime minister told a press conference. He added that similar cooperation agreements would be negotiated with all major cities of the 23 counties of Hungary.
Xpat Opinion: Hungary’s Approach To Homelessness
- 29 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Homelessness in Hungary is back in the news. Recently, the municipal government of Budapest approved a local ordinance that prohibits so-called “habitual living” in certain designated areas of the capital – mostly Budapest’s world heritage sites and parts of downtown.
Budapest City Council Bans Homeless From Public Areas
- 15 Nov 2013 8:00 AM
- current affairs
Budapest city council on Thursday banned the homeless from living in underpasses, playgrounds, bus and tram stops and other public areas. The 21 Fidesz and Jobbik members supported the proposal, while the 12 Socialist Party and Dialogue for Hungary councillors opposed it.