environment

30/07/2024

Bottle redemption system in Hungary did not kick off as smoothly as expected

The new system kicked off about a month ago, and there are several problems with it already. #shopping #environment #REpont #MoHU #plasticbottles
14/07/2024

Environmental measures must also boost competitiveness, says the Hungarian government

Steps taken in the interest of achieving climate neutrality, a circular economy and environmental goals must also strengthen competitiveness, state secretary Anikó Raisz said. #environment #government #competitiveness
07/07/2024

Deposit refund system – New era in Hungarian stores: Bottle redemption system takes off

Have you tried one of the REpont machines yet? What's your experience? #REpont #DepositRefundSystem #bottle #redemption #recycle #shopping
19/06/2024

Heat alert in Hungary: Hellish heatwave coming

How are you planning to survive the heat? #summer #heat #alert #health
19/06/2024

Environmental protection is a key priority of the New Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan is making confident steps towards sustainable development and improvement of the ecological state of the country.
12/06/2024

Appalling: Chinese company fined in Hungary, decision only published after elections

The company received a huge amount from the Hungarian government before. #Chinese #car #pollution #fine
09/06/2024

Earthquake shakes Hungary

According to the authorities, the epicentre of the tremors was about 15 kilometres from Dunaújváros. #earthquake #nature
02/06/2024

Budapest Airport will save one of Hungary’s last marshes

Budapest Airport may save one of the last marshes in Hungary. #budapestairport #airport #marsh #nature #environment #marsh #nature #environment
03/05/2024

Revolting: Samsung factory in Hungary could be closed immediately under new court order

The factory's environmental permit has been annulled by the court. #samsung #factory #court #environment
30/04/2024

Expansion plans for potentially harmful battery plant fly under the radar in Hungary

Samsung is set to expand its battery plant near Göd by a further 43,000 sm2, as disclosed in a rather elusive government statement. See the details here.
18/04/2024

ESG law strengthens the competitiveness of Hungarian businesses

Expectations related to ESG obligations are becoming increasingly common in Hungary's business sector. #esg #business
15/04/2024

Hungarian green party motions for stricter control of battery plants

Opposition #LMP has submitted a motion to parliament on tightening control over battery plants set up in Hungary:
11/04/2024

PHOTOS: Amazing Budapest park to double in size in the heart of the city

The area will soon be opened up as a pop-up park with temporary elements. #park #nature #green #budapest #environment
07/04/2024

Danube: dangerous and long-lasting chemical found in water

A 2023 study showed that the so-called “forever chemicals” that persist for an exceptionally long time can be found in the Danube and its tributaries.
26/03/2024

Vanishing Lake Urmia: environmental decline and neglect in Iran

Iran's Lake Urmia, previously the sixth-largest saltwater lake worldwide, has drastically shrunk due to environmental neglect, posing serious ecological and social issues.
23/03/2024

National interest to protect water resources, Orbán cabinet says

Hungary's water resources are a national treasure, and protecting them is in everyone's interest, a government official said on Friday, World Water Day. #water #environment #government
21/03/2024

PHOTOS: Impressive Hungarian 5-star hotel earns Green Key certification

Minaro Hotel Tokaj MGallery has been awarded the Green Key certification in recognition of its sustainability efforts. Check out some breathtaking photos below! #hotel #greenkey #tourism #tokaj
01/03/2024

UN Environment Assembly has elected Hungarian VP

The United Nations Environment Assembly has elected Hungarian secretary at the energy ministry its vice president #government #UnitedNations #UN #environment
21/02/2024

FM Szijjártó: Hungary rejects extreme ideologies

Hungary objects to green ideologies that kowtow to "fanatical climate activists", Péter Szijjártó said. #green #nature #environment #planet #climate
19/02/2024

Huge flood alert on river sections in Northern Hungary

Although Hungary is often referred to as a water-rich country, this is less true: flood and drought in the same year...