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Hungary, Azerbaijan Sign Water Cooperation Agreement
12 Apr 2013 - 09:36 by Local Press Report
BAKU (Trend News Agency) — Azerbaijani national water operator Azersu signed a cooperation agreement with the Hungarian company Waterworks of Budapest Plc.
$38 Million Pledged to UNICEF
8 Feb 2013 - 09:48 by Local Press Report
new yorK (UNICEF) — UNICEF welcomed core contributions from Member States at the annual pledging event held on the third day of the first regular session of the Executive Board. Some $38 million USD was pledged d
Romania Completes Its Portion of Danube Flood Risk Maps
12 Oct 2012 - 08:33 by Local Press Report
BUCHAREST (Act Media) — The Romania Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MMP) announced in a specialized conference the completion of the Atlas of the Danube drainage basin flood hazard and flood risk maps, worked out as
Romania – Hungary Cross Border Cooperation Project Includes Water Management
19 Aug 2012 - 23:08 by Local Press Report
BUCHAREST (Romania Insider) — A Romania – Hungary cross border cooperation program aims at financing $83.4 million USD worth of projects, according to Romania’s Tourism and Regional Development Ministry. Around half of t
AlertNet Announces Top 10 Water Trailblazers
31 Jul 2012 - 09:03 by Local Press Report
BOGOTA (AlertNet) — Who are the people and pioneers behind grassroots movements, groundbreaking research and government policy that are improving access to drinking water and helping bring cleaner water to more peop
Hungary Toxic Sludge Leaves High Arsenic Content in Water: Greenpeace
8 Dec 2010 - 14:23 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
AUSTRIA, VIENNA — Four weeks of testing in the Hungarian villages inundated with toxic red sludge in October show very high levels of
Martonyi, Abdullah Discuss EU Programs, Mutual Cooperation
17 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
AMMAN, HUNGARY (Jordan Times) — Jordan's King Abdullah and Hungarian Foreign Minister Janos Martonyi discussed cooperation between Jordan and the European Union and Jordan and Hungary during Martonyi's visit to Amman.
Hungary at Risk of Another Industrial Accident
10 Nov 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (Voice of America) — Environmentalists are warning that Hungary is at risk of a second environmental accident like the toxic sludge spill that occurred a month ago. A reservoir located in Almasfuzito, just outside the
Toxic Sludge Spill Pollutes Rivers in Hungary
6 Oct 2010 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST — The Hungarian government is concerned that a toxic sludge spill that has already reached the Marcal River could reach and contaminate the Raba and Danube rivers
$654 Million USD Living Danube Project Closer to Completion
22 Sep 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (Environmental Data Interactive) — The $654 million USD Living Danube project, which aims to change Hungary's environmental management of the river, came closer to completion with installation of a high-performance green roof on a wa
EU Provides $13.3 Million USD for Hungary-Romania Border Project
25 Aug 2010 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
BUCHAREST, Romania (Financiarul (Romania)) — The European Union is providing $13.3 million USD in funds for 80 software projects for development of the Romanian-Hungarian border area, according the Ministry of Regional Development and Tourism
Ruling Party Criticizes Some Water, Sewerage Investments
23 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (Interfax News Agency (Russia)) — Hungary should reconsider some of the sewer and drinking water investments it promised the European Union it would make because of the high cost to the country, according to Lajos Kosa, mayor of Deb
Eleven Municipalities Secure Funding for Drinking Water Project
9 Jun 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (Budapest Business Journal (Hungary)) — An association of 11 municipalities in eastern Hungary secured some $2 million USD to support a $2.3 million USD project to improve drinking water quality, according to Ldszlone Horvdth, deputy head
ENER-G Flicks Switch on Hungarian Biogas From Wastewater Project
26 May 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST — The Hungarian subsidiary of UK-based cleantech group ENER-G last week announced the opening of a new biogas from wastewater project in Hungary.
EU Danube Strategy Should Oppose GabcikovoNagymaros Barrage: Hies
26 May 2010 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (Politics.hu (Hungary)) — The European Union's new Danube Strategy, currently being drafted, should take a stand opposing the Gabcikovo-Nagymaros water barrage between Hungary and Slovakia, according to Hungary's incoming en
Hungary Wants Revision of EU Water Framework Directive
21 Apr 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST — Hungarian political party Fidesz on April 14 announced that it wants the EU Water Framework Directive (WFD) revised in 2011 when it holds the EU presidency in order to better deal
Arsenic Found in Water in 400 Communities in South Hungary
17 Mar 2010 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BUCHAREST, Romania — Tap water in 400 rural and urban communities in southern Hungary has been found to have a dangerously high concentration of arsenic.
Hungary's National Health Authority
Opposition Leader Urges Protection of Water Supply
17 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (The Wall Street Journal (United States)) — Viktor Orban, head of Hungary's opposition party Fidesz, called for protection of Hungary 's water supply during his "State of the Nation" speech at the beginning of February.
Hungary to Emphasize Sustainable Use of Natural Resources in EU Presidency
10 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (Realdeal.hu) — Hungary, Spain and Belgium Plan to emphasize sustainable use of natural resources during their joint EU presidency next year. In particular, Hungary has an interest in development of an
Romania to Supply Water to Hungarian County
3 Feb 2010 - 14:46 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST — Hungary entered into an agreement with neighboring Romania to source potable water for its eastern region. The supply of water is expected to help dilute the high arsenic content in the groundwater
"Green" McDonald's Opens in Hungary
6 Jan 2010 - 14:46 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (Caboodle.hu (Hungary)) — The first energy-saving McDonald's restaurant in Hungary has opened. The restaurant has installed water-free urinals and watersaving faucets, allowing it to reduce water use to 70 percent.
Hungarian Government Offers to Intervene in Pecs, Suez Dispute
28 Oct 2009 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
HUNGARY, PECS — Hungary's government offered to mediate the dispute between the city of Pecs and Suez Environnement when Hungarian Prime Minister Gordon Bajnai met with France's Prime Minister Francois
EIB Lends Hungary $300 Million USD for Forestry Protection
28 Oct 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (The Gov Monitor) — The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending Hungary $300 million USD to cofinance investments aimed at developing management and protection of forests.
Hungary to Make Water Central During EU Presidency
21 Oct 2009 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (Politics.hu (Hungary)) — Hungary plans to make water a national priority theme during its EU presidency in the first half of 2011, according to the head of parliament's environmental committee.
EC Approves Two Projects in Hungary
1 Jul 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (Budapest Business Journal (Hungary)) — The European Commission has approved two more major development projects in Hungary, according to the national development agency NFU.
The first project will upgrade the sewage control and sewer
Hungary, Ukraine to Collaborate on Management of Tisza River
3 Jun 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST — Hungarian and Ukrainian water management and environmental protection authorities are drafting a plan to preserve
China Investment Promotion Agency Office to Open in Hungary
3 Jun 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (Budapest Business Journal (Hungary) oosKAriews) — China will open an office of the China Investment Promotion Agency (C1PA) in Hungary, after the two countries signed an agreement late last month. China has invested some $600 million USD to $800
Morocco, Hungary Sign Economic Cooperation Agreement
20 May 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (MEN A FN) — Morocco and Hungary signed a cooperation agreement covering the water management, agriculture, energy, electrical equipment, petrochemical industries, environment, and tourism sectors, according to
Morocco, Hungary Sign Economic Cooperation Agreement
18 May 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
BUDAPEST, Morocco (MEN A FN) — Morocco and Hungary signed a cooperation agreement covering the water management, agriculture, energy, electrical equipment, petrochemical industries, environment, and tourism sectors, according to
Romania to Supply Drinking Water to Hungary
29 Apr 2009 - 14:47 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BUCHAREST, Romania — T he state water company in Arad County, western Romania, will start supplying water to Bekes County in neighboring Hungary.
Water transfers between Romania and its neighbors are rare, and
Hungary, Slovakia Urge Protection of Ipel River
29 Apr 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (MTI (Hungary)) — Hungary and Slovakia are jointly applying for additional European Union funding to protect the Ipel River ecosystem, according to Laszlo Papanek, the project manager of the Central Danube environmen
River Protection Agreement Signed
1 Apr 2009 - 14:47 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (Caboodle.hu (Hungary)) — Water management officials from Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and Ukraine on March 25 signed a framework agreement on cooperating on protecting rivers in the Nyiregyhaza region in northeastern Hungary.
Water Prices to Go Up by 10 Percent
10 Dec 2008 - 14:49 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (Caboodle.hu (Hungary)) — Water prices will increase by more than 10 percent in many cities in Hungary. Prices are expected to rise 8.4 percent in Budapest. Nationwide , prices will rise an average of 6-7percent due in
Financial Crisis Postpones La Fantana Extension Plans
19 Nov 2008 - 14:48 by OOSKAnews Correspondent
BUCHAREST, Romania — Water cooler distributor La Fantana, which is controlled by investment fund Innova Capital, will postpone its expansion plans to other countries in the region such as Hungary, Greece and Croatia
Umwelttechnik Forecasts 12 Percent Growth for 2008
19 Nov 2008 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
AUSTRIA, VIENNA (News aktuell (Germany)) — Vienna-based firm SW Umwelttechnik projects revenue growth of about 12 percent for 2008 as a whole, and a further marked increase in EBITDA, despite order cancellations in Hungary.
Hungarian, Mongolian Officials Meet
12 Nov 2008 - 08:51 by Local Press Report
BUDAPEST (Montsame (Mongolia)) — The Foreign Affairs Ministries of Hungary and Mongolia held discussions on November 3-4, in Budapest, Hungary to discuss cooperation on projects including one on water economy based on intensified t
National Development Agency Rejects Violations in Csepel Sewage Project
12 Nov 2008 - 08:51 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST (Budapest Business Journal (Hungary)) — Hungary's national development agency (NFU) has rejected accusations by the European Commission that the local council of Budapest had violated public procurement regulations in the Csepel sewage tr
Environmental Groups Call for End to Cyanide Mining Technologies
6 Aug 2008 - 14:48 by Local Press Report
HUNGARY, BUDAPEST — Forty-five NGOs from Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, the Ukraine, Belgium, the Czech Republic and Austria have signed a petition calling for a ban on use of cyanide-based mining technologies in the Carp
Hungary: Agreement Signed With Mongolia on Water Management
20 May 2008 - 08:40 by Local Press Report
ULAN BATOR, Mongolia (Montsame Agency (Mongolia)) — — Mongolia signed a cooperation agreement with Hungary to study that country's experience in water management.
The agreement also aims to promote joint projects in Mongolia
Mongolia: Agreement Signed With Hungary on Water Management
19 May 2008 - 23:16 by Local Press Report
ULAN BATOR, Mongolia (Montsame Agency (Mongolia)) — — Mongolia has signed a cooperation agreement with Hungary to study that country's experience in water management.
The agreement also aims to promote joint projects in Mongolia
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