War crime accused fails in appeal Nov 13, 2009
The Hungarian government alleges Zentai was one of three Hungarian soldiers who beat and tortured Jewish teenager Peter Balazs, before his body was thrown into the Danube River in Budapest in November 1944. AAP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Zentai to challenge extradition decision Nov 12, 2009
The Hungarian government alleges Zentai was one of three Hungarian soldiers who beat and tortured Jewish teenager Peter Balazs, before his body was thrown into the Danube River in Budapest in November 1944. 2009 Brought to you by. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Does this make your head hurt? Oct 17, 2009
In 2004 Austrian physicists teleported the state of a photon across the Danube river. Within another century it will be an amoeba. (BBC News -- UK)
Slovakia language law stirs tensions Sep 17, 2009
"We have become a lightning rod for a political storm and it is difficult," said Denes Bolcskei, a 34-year-old bookstore owner in Komarno, a city with a majority Hungarian population on the shores of the Danube River, which separates the two countries. Bolcskei said that because of the new language law, he will change some of the signs in his shop where 60 percent of his inventory consists of Slovak and Czech books and the rest Hungarian to always have Slovak listed first. (MSNBC -- International)
Fore! Top spots to tee it up Sep 12, 2009
To play the courses included on the Danube River Golf Cruise, you'll have to get to Budapest, Hungary, board a luxury riverboat, and sail across Hungary, Austria and Germany (prices begin at $7,985 per person, based on double occupancy. Likewise, the course at Nirwana is not an easy stop on the average linkster's pilgrimage to Scotland; situated on the Indonesian island of Bali, it's approximately 10,163 miles from JFK. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Drugs in the Environment Sep 6, 2009
In 1992, German researchers found high concentrations of clofibric acid, a drug used to lower cholesterol levels in the blood, in ground waters near the North Sea, the Danube River and the Po River. Subsequent studies located high levels of this drug in Swiss lakes and streams. (Suite101.com)
Flood of postcards Aug 18, 2009
Ernest and Martha Odom , of Evans, sent greetings from Germany and the Blue Danube River, where they enjoyed a river tour to Budapest, Hungary. Suzanna Ashworth , of Grovetown, sent a postcard from her 30th high school reunion in Denver. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Bulgaria May Cancel Reactor Project, Sell Utility Shares to Plug Deficit Jul 31, 2009
The new governments plan to balance the budget by the end of this year may halt the planned reactor at Belene on the Danube River, in which is a partner. Djankov is seeking to raise cash from assets to bridge a 2. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Merchant, Team USA Wins Gold at 2009 World University Games Jul 16, 2009
Ended the excursion with a tour of the Fortress and a lunch overlooking the Danube River. The day ended with a lot of film breakdown of Czech Republic to get ready for the Medal rounds. (Msuspartans.com)
European leaders mark Iron Curtain fall in Hungary Jun 28, 2009
"These were events which can motivate people in Iran to feel that their democratic opinions can be expressed," Fischer said, drawing applause from hundreds of guests in the upper chamber of Hungary's parliament on the banks of the Danube River. Speaking at a Friday evening memorial on the border with Hungary, Austrian Foreign Minister Michael Spindelegger characterized the 1989 events as "the great triumph of the citizens of the former Eastern Bloc states.". (Sioux City Journal)
Europeans mark anniversary of fall of Iron Curtain Jun 28, 2009
These were events which can motivate people in Iran to feel that their democratic opinions can be expressed, Fischer said, drawing applause from hundreds of guests in the upper chamber of Hungary s Parliament on the banks of the Danube River. Copyright 2009 Globe Newspaper Company. (Boston Globe)
Post-Recession World Prep Takes Student From Missouri River to Blue Danube Jun 27, 2009
But Kansas City's Theresa Maier is battling back against the country's economic downturn with a plan that has taken her beyond the banks of the Missouri to the Danube River in Vienna. For the past year, Maier has lived and learned her way across Europe and Asia as part of Webster University's Global MBA program. (PR Newswire)
Tauck Christens MS Swiss Jewel In Germany Jun 19, 2009
The ceremony alongside the Danube River included remarks by Passau's Lord Mayor J. rgen Dupper, readings by Tauck family members, and music provided by a local brass band. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Volleyball Checks In From Europe Jun 16, 2009
We would find out later why the prompt service was needed, because we were scheduled to take a private boat tour on the Danube River. What an amazing site. (Gofrogs.com)
Million-year-old mammoth skeleton discovered in Serbia Jun 4, 2009
The mammoth skeleton will be restored and exhibited at the Archeological Park in Viminacium -- once a major Roman stronghold on the Danube river. Editor: Zhang Xiang. (Xinhuanet, China)
European Exhibition Blog Entry No. 2 May 18, 2009
To end the evening, we took a walk along the Danube River, taking in the lit up sites one last time. We are sad to be leaving Budapest already, but looking forward to our next destination. (Tarheelblue.com)
Tar Heels Arrive Safely In Budapest May 16, 2009
The Tar Heels took in gorgeous downtown Budapest before dining on a riverboat on the Danube River ... A quick break at the hotel preceded the picturesque dinner on the famous Danube River. (Tarheelblue.com)
SECOND FIDDLE: No. 1? Serena struggling as French looms May 13, 2009
Serbia's Novak Djokovic spared no expense in bringing the ATP Tour to his home country for the first time, buying a plot of land on the banks of the Danube River, rebuilding a defunct site into a suitable tennis venue and paying out of pocket for the license from the organizers of the former Dutch Open. Djokovic, whose uncle Goran served as tournament director, didn't let down the hometown crowd in the inaugural Serbia Open last week. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Djokovic slams underdog Kubot in Serbia final May 11, 2009
"Although this is not one of the biggest tournament I had won, it means the most to me," Djokovic told some 7,000 spectators that packed a makeshift tennis stadium on the banks of the Danube River. Kubot, who was in the draw as a lucky loser from qualifying after Steve Darcis of Belgium withdrew because of a shoulder injury, was the first Pole to reach an ATP final since Wojtek Fibak in 1983 at Basel. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Djokovic dispatches Kubot in Serbia title match May 11, 2009
"Although this is not one of the biggest tournament I had won, it means the most to me," Djokovic told some 7,000 spectators that packed a makeshift tennis stadium on the banks of the Danube River. Complete results. (ESPN -- Tennis)
World's best music fests May 8, 2009
Over 200,000 people attended Exit last year, dancing at all-night raves in the gorgeous surroundings of Petrovaradin Fortress, an 18th-century castle near the Danube River. Some of techno's biggest names will be on hand to celebrate Exit's 10-year anniversary, including Moby, Kraftwerk, and The Prodigy. (CNN -- Travel)
A guide to the world's best music festivals May 3, 2009
Over 200,000 people attended Exit last year, dancing at all night raves in the gorgeous surroundings of Petrovaradin Fortress, an eighteenth century castle near the Danube River. Some of techno's biggest names will be on hand to celebrate Exit's 10-year anniversary, including Moby, Kraftwerk, and The Prodigy. (CNN -- International)
Kathy Redig: New Catholic bishops May 2, 2009
Roman Catholic Womenpriests began ordaining women to the diaconate and the priesthood in 2002, with the ordination of seven women on the Danube River. Women ordained within this organization, contrary to what you hear from the official church hierarchy, are done so validly due to the fact that the original male bishop ordaining was in good standing with Rome, but for obvious reasons, has remained anonymous. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Eastern Roman Empire Compared to th... Apr 20, 2009
While it is certainly true that the Eastern Empire was also beset with barbarian hordes streaming across the Danube River or confronting imperial frontier claims in Asia as the incessant conflicts with the Persians demonstrated, the East had other advantages. Intermittent strong leadership, large population centers, and substantial wealth enabled the East to more successfully confront such threats. (Suite101.com)
Avalon Waterways offers free airfare Apr 10, 2009
Travelers have a wide variety of itineraries to choose from, like the 10-night sailing through France along the Sane and Rhne Rivers, a 12-night voyage down the Danube River, and a 12-night cruise that includes France, Luxembourg, Germany, Belgium and Holland. Passengers can also opt for the longer 22-night odyssey along the Rhine, Main and Danube Rivers, or get away for the holidays on the Christmas in the Heart of Germany seven-night sailing. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Kellner’s community dedication recognized Apr 8, 2009
On his way to be executed at the shore of the Danube River he escaped again, waiting out the rest of the war underground. After the war Kellner found his country which he deeply loves under Communist control. (Hudson Register Star, NY)
Crafting a story Mar 30, 2009
Toth's mission to honor Native Americans and oppressed people began in 1971, taking him beyond the U.S. to Canada, and most recently to his native country, Hungary, where he carved a Whispering Giant along the Danube River last summer. "I've worked for people that have faced injustice and it was always my dream to utilize my God-given talent to specifically help the American Indians, who I feel have been victims of injustice,' said Toth. "But my work goes way beyond the Native Americans; it's... (Daytona Beach News Journal)
A flag's travels, a vet's memories Mar 21, 2009
We were at the Danube River, he says, and recalls a song from long ago. The beaaaaautiful blue Danube. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Gabriel Resources Ltd: Fourth Quarter 2008 Report Mar 5, 2009
The International Commission for the Protection of the Danube River (the "ICPDR") has assembled an inventory of high risk tailings facilities in countries surrounding the Danube River, including Hungary, Romania, Slovenia and Ukraine. The Salistei tailings dam, which was operated by Minvest at Rosia Montana until operations ceased in May 2006, although outside the boundaries of the Project, is included in the ICPDR's inventory. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Cruise lines pull out all the stops in 09 Feb 25, 2009
Cruise West, a small-ship line, heads to Europe for the first time with an 11-day trip along the Danube River from Vienna to Bucharest, Romania, on the new 148-guest Amadeus Diamond. With walls of panoramic windows and private balconies in most staterooms, this swank vessel affords fantastic views. (MSNBC -- Travel)
"Noah's Flood" Not Rooted in Reality, After All? Feb 7, 2009
Found in sediment samples taken from where the Black Sea meets the Danube River, the shells "weren't eroded, agitated, or moved," said Giosan, of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in. "We know the mud is exactly the same age as the shells and so can determine what the sea level was about 9,400 years ago.". (National Geographic)
