74 result(s) for chairman in Community & Culture
The Real Wallenberg Year In Hungary
- 3 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In 2012 – as decided by the government – we commemorate Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish martyr diplomat who saved thousands of Hungarians during the Holocaust. The Wallenberg Commemorative Committee responsible for the preparation of the Centenary, which I chair myself, makes all the efforts to make the Wallenberg Year an occasion to face the terrible tragedy of the Holocaust in a responsible ...
Invitation: 'Grandhouse Club', Budapest, 10 April
- 20 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"A new society has been formed for English speakers that aims to infuse a novel component into the intellectual and social life in Budapest. The Grandhouse Club has already enlisted over 100 members who will meet periodically for lunchtime gatherings and addresses from prominent personalities on varying uplifting topics of current interest to those of us who live here.
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.”
Tesco Named RBIF Sponsor Of The Year In Hungary By Robin Marshall
- 24 Jan 2012 8:06 AM
- community & culture
The name of the Robert Burns International Foundation Sponsor of the Year was revealed to a crowd of 75,000 on January 14, 2012, with Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United Football Club, and the RBIF’s Honorary President, presenting the trophy to David Wood, commercial director of Tesco Global Áruházak Zrt.
Budapest Burns Supper, 15th Anniversary Bonanza
- 19 Jan 2012 12:16 AM
- community & culture
28 January 2012 will be the 15th anniversary of the Budapest Burns Supper, one of the leading expat charity fund raising events of the year. The organisers are promising a night to remember in honour of this landmark Scottish soiree. Read on for more details by Robin Marshall.
Lira Sees Uncertain Book Market In Hungary In 2012
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Book retailer Lira will close 8-10 outlets in 2012, due to political and economic uncertainty, chairman Tamas Kolosi told Napi Gazdasag. The chain has not opened any new shops in the past two years as demand on the book market started to fall in 2008. Demand hit bottom in the first half of 2011 but recovered slightly in the second half, Kolosi said.
“Tolerance Without Boundaries” In Győr With British Ambassador To Hungary
- 9 Dec 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"On 3 December Greg Dorey visited Győr to consult with town leaders, visit one of the country’s largest editorial office, meet the rector of the university and to open the Rotary Club’s charity event in the name of tolerance without boundaries.
Reading Comprehension Improves In Hungary
- 8 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The reading and text comprehension of 15-year-old pupils in Hungary have improved since 2000, according to 2009 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) data made public on Tuesday.
Gift Of Life, Tolerance Without Boundaries By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 7 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"I am just travelling slowly back to Budapest through driving snow, having spent the afternoon in the West Hungarian city of Győr. I had discussions with the Mayor (recently made Head of the Hungarian Olympic Committee); the Chairman of the County Council; the "Kisalfold" newspaper, a British investment (who also interviewed me for their next edition); and the Rector of Győr's impressive and ...
The Real Wallenberg Year In Hungary
- 3 May 2012 9:00 AM
- community & culture
In 2012 – as decided by the government – we commemorate Raoul Wallenberg, the Swedish martyr diplomat who saved thousands of Hungarians during the Holocaust. The Wallenberg Commemorative Committee responsible for the preparation of the Centenary, which I chair myself, makes all the efforts to make the Wallenberg Year an occasion to face the terrible tragedy of the Holocaust in a responsible ...
Invitation: 'Grandhouse Club', Budapest, 10 April
- 20 Mar 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"A new society has been formed for English speakers that aims to infuse a novel component into the intellectual and social life in Budapest. The Grandhouse Club has already enlisted over 100 members who will meet periodically for lunchtime gatherings and addresses from prominent personalities on varying uplifting topics of current interest to those of us who live here.
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.”
Tesco Named RBIF Sponsor Of The Year In Hungary By Robin Marshall
- 24 Jan 2012 8:06 AM
- community & culture
The name of the Robert Burns International Foundation Sponsor of the Year was revealed to a crowd of 75,000 on January 14, 2012, with Sir Alex Ferguson, manager of Manchester United Football Club, and the RBIF’s Honorary President, presenting the trophy to David Wood, commercial director of Tesco Global Áruházak Zrt.
Budapest Burns Supper, 15th Anniversary Bonanza
- 19 Jan 2012 12:16 AM
- community & culture
28 January 2012 will be the 15th anniversary of the Budapest Burns Supper, one of the leading expat charity fund raising events of the year. The organisers are promising a night to remember in honour of this landmark Scottish soiree. Read on for more details by Robin Marshall.
Lira Sees Uncertain Book Market In Hungary In 2012
- 3 Jan 2012 8:00 AM
- community & culture
"Book retailer Lira will close 8-10 outlets in 2012, due to political and economic uncertainty, chairman Tamas Kolosi told Napi Gazdasag. The chain has not opened any new shops in the past two years as demand on the book market started to fall in 2008. Demand hit bottom in the first half of 2011 but recovered slightly in the second half, Kolosi said.
“Tolerance Without Boundaries” In Győr With British Ambassador To Hungary
- 9 Dec 2010 1:00 AM
- community & culture
"On 3 December Greg Dorey visited Győr to consult with town leaders, visit one of the country’s largest editorial office, meet the rector of the university and to open the Rotary Club’s charity event in the name of tolerance without boundaries.
Reading Comprehension Improves In Hungary
- 8 Dec 2010 2:00 AM
- community & culture
"The reading and text comprehension of 15-year-old pupils in Hungary have improved since 2000, according to 2009 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) data made public on Tuesday.
Gift Of Life, Tolerance Without Boundaries By Greg Dorey, British Ambassador To Hungary
- 7 Dec 2010 12:00 AM
- community & culture
"I am just travelling slowly back to Budapest through driving snow, having spent the afternoon in the West Hungarian city of Győr. I had discussions with the Mayor (recently made Head of the Hungarian Olympic Committee); the Chairman of the County Council; the "Kisalfold" newspaper, a British investment (who also interviewed me for their next edition); and the Rector of Győr's impressive and ...