72 result(s) for world bank in Community & Culture
An Events Centre In The Shape Of A Rubik’s Cube May Be Built In Budapest
- 6 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A cultural centre in the form of a Rubik’s cube may be built in Budapest on the banks of the Danube. The Government has issued a resolution to support such a large-scale cultural project. The building would function as a museum, events venue and exhibition centre, and could be one of Budapest’s most important cultural venues.
Top 10 Books To Read About Hungary, Part V
- 24 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Two real-life stories to finish out my list (which could go into the hundreds but I will restrain myself). First, believe the unbelievable in the true story of NPR and ABC correspondent Kati Marton’s family, oppression by the Nazis and Communists and their eventual escape. Second, the story of an ingenious modern-day criminal, who was recently released from prison…
Money To Burn - Hungary Leads The Way Helping Autistic Children
- 2 Mar 2012 8:02 AM
- community & culture
"In the USA, turning Dollar bills into ashes is verboten. Title 18, Section 333 of the U.S. Code says that if one does, the offender “…shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.”
Red Mud Aid In Budapest
- 25 Nov 2010 10:00 AM
- community & culture
Press release: "A benefit night of music and comedy in aid of victims of the toxic red mud disaster will be held on Saturday 4th December from 6:30pm to midnight. Hungary’s expat community is joining forces with Hungarian friends to raise money for the victims of toxic red mud disaster.
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
'TEDxDanubia Cafe 2010', Planetarium, Népliget, Budapest, 24 September
- 21 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"TEDxDanubia Cafe 2010 is a half-day, more intimate conference with only 180 attendees held on the 24th of September, 2010. Our theme for the event is ’A Step Toward the Future’.
Historic Buildings In Hungary Open To Visitors This Weekend
- 16 Sep 2010 10:40 AM
- community & culture
"More than 700 buildings normally closed to the public, in 270 municipalities, will be open to visitors this coming Saturday and Sunday to mark Cultural Heritage Days it was announced this week. One of the prominent sights will be the presidential palace in Buda Castle, along with the National Bank, several embassies, and the Patent Office.
Embassies In Hungary Going Green And Fair Trade
- 10 May 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"In January, the Dutch Embassy became the first embassy in Hungary to go Fair Trade. The embassy just placed their first order of Treehugger Dan's Fair Trade Kafequo coffee (55% arabica/45% robusta). The beans come from Peru and Tanzania, and are mixed and roasted by Caffe Agust in Italy. This move was quickly followed by the Gambian Embassy.
ESU In Hungary: “Friends, Romans, Countrymen….”
- 20 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- community & culture
Yes, it’s time again to offer praise to those young people of Hungary brave enough to step up and compete in the annual English Speaking Union’s Public Speaking Competition. This year’s event was held on April 15 in the British Embassy’s Old Banking Hall, and was witnessed by an audience of locals and expats interested in the competition.
An Events Centre In The Shape Of A Rubik’s Cube May Be Built In Budapest
- 6 Apr 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
A cultural centre in the form of a Rubik’s cube may be built in Budapest on the banks of the Danube. The Government has issued a resolution to support such a large-scale cultural project. The building would function as a museum, events venue and exhibition centre, and could be one of Budapest’s most important cultural venues.
Top 10 Books To Read About Hungary, Part V
- 24 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Two real-life stories to finish out my list (which could go into the hundreds but I will restrain myself). First, believe the unbelievable in the true story of NPR and ABC correspondent Kati Marton’s family, oppression by the Nazis and Communists and their eventual escape. Second, the story of an ingenious modern-day criminal, who was recently released from prison…
Money To Burn - Hungary Leads The Way Helping Autistic Children
- 2 Mar 2012 8:02 AM
- community & culture
"In the USA, turning Dollar bills into ashes is verboten. Title 18, Section 333 of the U.S. Code says that if one does, the offender “…shall be fined not more than $100 or imprisoned not more than six months, or both.”
Red Mud Aid In Budapest
- 25 Nov 2010 10:00 AM
- community & culture
Press release: "A benefit night of music and comedy in aid of victims of the toxic red mud disaster will be held on Saturday 4th December from 6:30pm to midnight. Hungary’s expat community is joining forces with Hungarian friends to raise money for the victims of toxic red mud disaster.
Xpat Event Report: Wallenberg Commemoration In Budapest
- 20 Oct 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"The British Embassy together with the Raoul Wallenberg Association organised a ceremony on 15 October at which a plaque was unveiled commemorating the courageous efforts of Raoul Wallenberg. The Swedish diplomat gave shelter for Hungarian Jews in the building of the British Embassy (Hazai Bank at that time).
'TEDxDanubia Cafe 2010', Planetarium, Népliget, Budapest, 24 September
- 21 Sep 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"TEDxDanubia Cafe 2010 is a half-day, more intimate conference with only 180 attendees held on the 24th of September, 2010. Our theme for the event is ’A Step Toward the Future’.
Historic Buildings In Hungary Open To Visitors This Weekend
- 16 Sep 2010 10:40 AM
- community & culture
"More than 700 buildings normally closed to the public, in 270 municipalities, will be open to visitors this coming Saturday and Sunday to mark Cultural Heritage Days it was announced this week. One of the prominent sights will be the presidential palace in Buda Castle, along with the National Bank, several embassies, and the Patent Office.
Embassies In Hungary Going Green And Fair Trade
- 10 May 2010 3:00 AM
- community & culture
"In January, the Dutch Embassy became the first embassy in Hungary to go Fair Trade. The embassy just placed their first order of Treehugger Dan's Fair Trade Kafequo coffee (55% arabica/45% robusta). The beans come from Peru and Tanzania, and are mixed and roasted by Caffe Agust in Italy. This move was quickly followed by the Gambian Embassy.
ESU In Hungary: “Friends, Romans, Countrymen….”
- 20 Apr 2010 5:00 AM
- community & culture
Yes, it’s time again to offer praise to those young people of Hungary brave enough to step up and compete in the annual English Speaking Union’s Public Speaking Competition. This year’s event was held on April 15 in the British Embassy’s Old Banking Hall, and was witnessed by an audience of locals and expats interested in the competition.