Initiatives

Initiatives

Bird flu spreads to second German state

Three swans were found dead with bird flu in a second German state one day after authorities confirmed six cases...

Initiatives

World vinyl windows market to reach 180.5 mln units by 2010 – report shows

According to a recently released research report published by Global Industry Analysts Inc, the world vinyl windows market is expected...

Initiatives

Bird flu cases in southern Germany show highly pathogenic H5N1 variant

At least some of the cases of bird flu discovered this weekend near the southern city of Nuremberg involve a...

Initiatives

Russia’s VTB to invest $1.5 bln to capitalize its subsidiaries

Russia's state-controlled foreign trade bank Vneshtorgbank (VTB) intends to invest $1.5 billion by mid-2008 to capitalize its subsidiaries and acquire...

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Bird flu confirmed on Czech turkey farm

The first case of bird flu has been detected in a Czech poultry farm, the Czech news agency CTK announced...

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Scania ethanol buses to improve Oslo environment

The Norwegian public transport company Oslo Sporveier AS is choosing Scania as a supplier when it begins the transition to...

Initiatives

Budget overhaul takes shape as MEPs adopt EIT opinion

The European Institute of Technology (EIT) must be funded adequately - but not at the expense of other research and...

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Situation of Czech, Slovak, Romanian still wrong – report

Romanian in Eastern Europe, - including the Czech Republic and Slovakia, - are still being pushed to the edge of...

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EU safety agency gives nod to bird flu vaccination

Vaccination programs of poultry with approved drugs and procedures could be used to prevent outbreaks of avian influenza, the EU’s...

Initiatives

Parliament to discuss long-term Roma integration program

The Parliament scheduled to discuss a ten-year draft program seeking to help the integration of Hungary’s Roma minority, Katalin Lévai...

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Statement by IMF at the conclusion of visit to Hungary

A new generation of budgetary and structural improvements will be required in order to keep the economy advancing as intended...

Initiatives

Coca-Cola pledges to replace the water it uses in its beverages and production

The Coca-Cola Company today pledged to lead its global beverage operations, including those of its franchise bottlers, to replace the...

Initiatives

Mátra updates Hungary program and announces farm-out

Mátra’s wholly owned Hungarian subsidiary has signed a contract with locally based drilling contractor Rotary Drilling Company Ltd. for its...

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Hungarian pharmaceutical firm loans to Romanian subsidiary

Richter Gedeon Nyrt, Hungary's largest drugmaker, will loan its Romanian subsidiary, Gedeon Richter Romania, €22.8 million ($30.6 million)....

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SMART interactive whiteboards bring high-tech to classrooms

With the EU’s efforts to improve Math and Science education and the recently announced „Lisbon Strategy”, the launch of the...

Environment, Business, Initiatives

BCSDH Breakfast Links Sustainability Award to Promoting Scalable Business Change

The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary used its Sustainable Future Inspiration Breakfast on May 6 to shift the...

Initiatives

Gov’t Calls Tender to Support Creation of Wetland Habitats

The gov't is calling a HUF 12.8 billion tender to support the development of natural wetland habitats, contributing to long-term...

Initiatives

E.ON Hungária Announces New Edition of ‘Champions of the Earth’ Competition

The E.ON Hungária Group is once again inviting schools and kindergartens to submit sustainability-focused projects for its "Champions of the...

Initiatives

Áder Slams COP as Ineffective, Proposes G20 as Basis for Future Climate Policy Discussions

Using words such as “circus” and “hypocrisy,” Hungary’s former President János Áder lambasted the annual United Nations Climate Conferences (COPs),...

Initiatives

Áder: Hungarian Researchers Propose ‘Sustainability Turnaround’

Hungarian researchers have worked out a methodology for replacing GDP with a "sustainability turnaround" indicator showing the negative effects of...

Initiatives

European Greentech Firms Eye Japanese Market Through Eco Campaign

Hungarian consultancy firm Sudy & Co. has launched a new campaign aimed at helping European greentech companies break into the...

Initiatives

Hungary Posts Impact Study of Nat’l Energy and Climate Plan

The Energy Affairs Ministry has issued an impact study of Hungary's National Energy and Climate Plan for public debate....

Initiatives

Meijer&Co Organizing 24-hr Walk in Városliget, Raising Funds to Regreen the Planet 

What began as an unconventional idea in 2021, with four friends attempting to walk non-stop for 24 hours in Amsterdam...

Initiatives

Afforestation Program Planting 56,000 Trees by Year-end

By the end of the year, the number of trees planted in the Settlement Afforestation Program will reach 56,000, said...

Initiatives

EC Acknowledges Pécs for Steps to Achieve Climate Neutrality

The European Commission acknowledged Pécs for its plans to achieve climate neutrality with the award of the EU Mission Label...

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Hungary Establishes Nat’l ESG Council

The National Economy Ministry on Wednesday announced the establishment of the National ESG Council which will play an important role...

Initiatives

Bábolna Establishing Hungary’s 1st Energy Community

Hungary's first energy community, capable of operation and officially registered, is being set up in the town of Bábolna (90...

Initiatives

GVH Recommends Anti-Greenwashing Measures

Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) has recommended lawmakers establish a uniform system for gauging the environmental impact of products to help...

Initiatives

Hungary Restarting ‘Golden Visa’ Program

Hungary will offer a residency permit for those who purchase expensive property in the European Union nation six years after...

Budapest Proposes Tiered Water‑fee System to Cut Waste

Budapest is calling for a reform of Hungary’s water-pricing system, proposing free basic household consumption and progressively higher rates for...

BCSDH Breakfast Links Sustainability Award to Promoting Scalable Business Change

The Business Council for Sustainable Development in Hungary used its Sustainable Future Inspiration Breakfast on May 6 to shift the...

Gov’t Calls Tender to Support Creation of Wetland Habitats

The gov't is calling a HUF 12.8 billion tender to support the development of natural wetland habitats, contributing to long-term...

E.ON Hungária Announces New Edition of ‘Champions of the Earth’ Competition

The E.ON Hungária Group is once again inviting schools and kindergartens to submit sustainability-focused projects for its "Champions of the...

Áder Slams COP as Ineffective, Proposes G20 as Basis for Future Climate Policy Discussions

Using words such as “circus” and “hypocrisy,” Hungary’s former President János Áder lambasted the annual United Nations Climate Conferences (COPs),...

Áder: Hungarian Researchers Propose ‘Sustainability Turnaround’

Hungarian researchers have worked out a methodology for replacing GDP with a "sustainability turnaround" indicator showing the negative effects of...

European Greentech Firms Eye Japanese Market Through Eco Campaign

Hungarian consultancy firm Sudy & Co. has launched a new campaign aimed at helping European greentech companies break into the...

Hungary Posts Impact Study of Nat’l Energy and Climate Plan

The Energy Affairs Ministry has issued an impact study of Hungary's National Energy and Climate Plan for public debate....

Meijer&Co Organizing 24-hr Walk in Városliget, Raising Funds to Regreen the Planet 

What began as an unconventional idea in 2021, with four friends attempting to walk non-stop for 24 hours in Amsterdam...

Afforestation Program Planting 56,000 Trees by Year-end

By the end of the year, the number of trees planted in the Settlement Afforestation Program will reach 56,000, said...

EC Acknowledges Pécs for Steps to Achieve Climate Neutrality

The European Commission acknowledged Pécs for its plans to achieve climate neutrality with the award of the EU Mission Label...

Hungary Establishes Nat’l ESG Council

The National Economy Ministry on Wednesday announced the establishment of the National ESG Council which will play an important role...

Bábolna Establishing Hungary’s 1st Energy Community

Hungary's first energy community, capable of operation and officially registered, is being set up in the town of Bábolna (90...

GVH Recommends Anti-Greenwashing Measures

Hungary's Competition Office (GVH) has recommended lawmakers establish a uniform system for gauging the environmental impact of products to help...

Hungary Restarting ‘Golden Visa’ Program

Hungary will offer a residency permit for those who purchase expensive property in the European Union nation six years after...