July 23, 2010

A Day in Sopron

A Day in Sopron

The weekend was a whirlwind and Sopron was yet another stop on our very busy tour of the East. These pictures are from the main town center, minutes from the Austrian border (see the Pan-European picnic pictures…) Interestingly enough, it seemed like the whole town was under renovation. Nothing like watching the construction being carried out one stone at a time–there was such care being taken to return every stone back to it’s place where it has stood for hundreds of years before.

A Day in Sopron

A Day in Sopron

The weekend was a whirlwind and Sopron was yet another stop on our very busy tour of the East. These pictures are from the main town center, minutes from the Austrian border (see the Pan-European picnic pictures…) Interestingly enough, it seemed like the whole town was under renovation. Nothing like watching the construction being carried out one stone at a time–there was such care being taken to return every stone back to it’s place where it has stood for hundreds of years before.

A Day in Sopron

A Day in Sopron

The weekend was a whirlwind and Sopron was yet another stop on our very busy tour of the East. These pictures are from the main town center, minutes from the Austrian border (see the Pan-European picnic pictures…) Interestingly enough, it seemed like the whole town was under renovation. Nothing like watching the construction being carried out one stone at a time–there was such care being taken to return every stone back to it’s place where it has stood for hundreds of years before.

July 22, 2010

Großbrand bei Entsorgungsfirma im Nordburgenland > Kleine Zeitung

Großbrand bei Entsorgungsfirma im Nordburgenland > Kleine Zeitung

Während des Einsatzes kam es laut Prünner kurzfristig zu einem Problem mit der Wasserversorgung, dieses habe man allerdings rasch gelöst. Unterstützung für die Brandbekämpfung gab es von der Feuerwehr Sopron (Ungarn). "Wir haben uns mit einem Lkw der Firma Schaummittel aus Sopron geholt", erklärte Prünner. Der Einsatz werde vermutlich noch längere Zeit andauern, hieß es zu Mittag beim Landesfeuerwehrkommando. Brandursache sowie Schadenshöhe konnten zunächst nicht beziffert werden. Brandstiftung wurde nicht ausgeschlossen.

Entwarnung bei Brand in Entsorgungsfirma | kurier.at

Entwarnung bei Brand in Entsorgungsfirma | kurier.at

Hilfe aus Ungarn

Nach anfänglich etwa 100 bis 120 Einsatzkräften wurde deren Zahl laut Landesfeuerwehrkommando auf rund 200 bis 250 aufgestockt. Messungen ergaben keine Umweltgefährdung.

Unterstützung für die Brandbekämpfung gab es von der Feuerwehr Sopron (Ungarn). Der Einsatz werde vermutlich noch längere Zeit andauern, hieß es zu Mittag beim Landesfeuerwehrkommando. Brandursache sowie Schadenshöhe konnten zunächst nicht beziffert werden. Brandstiftung wurde nicht ausgeschlossen.

Großfeuer bei Entsorgungsfirma im Nordburgenland » www.regionews.at » Brände

Großfeuer bei Entsorgungsfirma im Nordburgenland » www.regionews.at » Brände

"Wir hatten das Feuer relativ rasch unter Kontrolle und konnten ein Übergreifen auf umliegende Gebäude und Lagerflächen verhindern", sagte Günter Prünner, Abschnittskommandant des Bezirksfeuerwehrkommandos Eisenstadt-Umgebung.

Zu einem Probleme mit der Wasserversorgung war es während des Einsatzes gekommen - dieses konte jedoch rasch gelöst werden. Die Feuerwehr Sopron (Ungarn) musste die Brandbekämpfung unterstützen. "Wir haben uns mit einem Lkw der Firma Schaummittel aus Sopron geholt", erklärte Prünner.

July 20, 2010

as far as the I can see: Sopron

as far as the I can see: Sopron

Finally, the ever lasting rain was over. And finally we had a chance to leave Vienna. Actually - to leave Austria. After one hour on the train we reached Sopron. I heard that many Austrians come here to visit a dentist or a beauty parlour or just to make some shopping. Because it's cheaper here. Although bit more expensive than in some other Hungarian towns.

Italian Bonetti gets Zambian coaching job - People's Daily Online

Italian Bonetti gets Zambian coaching job - People's Daily Online

Bonetti also has other major coaching highlights, including a dual-coaching role with his brother Ivano at Scottish team Dundee from 2000 to 2002. In February 2005, he coached Italian Series C2 club Potenza before trekking to Hungarian side MFC Sopron in 2006. He was later sacked in May the same year, according to Daily Mail.

Bankensteuer: Auswirkungen auf Sopron Bank - oesterreich.ORF.at

Bankensteuer: Auswirkungen auf Sopron Bank - oesterreich.ORF.at
Ungarns Parlament stimmt über die Einführung einer Bankensteuer ab. Sie soll 700 Millionen Euro in die Staatskasse spülen. Betroffen davon sind auch heimische Banken, wie die Sopron Bank, eine Tochter der Bank Burgenland.

July 19, 2010

Über Ungarn nach Rummelsburg – Stadtführung zur ehemaligen Untersuchungshaftanstalt (Pressemitteilung 367691)

Über Ungarn nach Rummelsburg – Stadtführung zur ehemaligen Untersuchungshaftanstalt (Pressemitteilung 367691)

Dort angekommen kauft er eine Bahnfahrkarte nach Sopron, einem Ort in der Nähe der österreichischen Grenze. Er kommt nicht weit, denn bereits im Zug wird er von der Polizei kontrolliert. Am Bahnhof in Sopron wird er von der Polizei, die ihn bereits mit einem deutsch sprechenden Dolmetscher erwartet, in Empfang genommen. Der 18-jährige ist gut vorbereitet auf den Besuch in der Grenzstadt. 'Stadtführer' hatten ihn seine Freunde bereits genannt, weil er sich so intensiv mit den Sehenswürdigkeiten der Region beschäftigt hatte.

Eisenbahnbrücke wird ausgetauscht - oesterreich.ORF.at

Eisenbahnbrücke wird ausgetauscht - oesterreich.ORF.at

Die größte Eisenbahn-Baustelle des Burgenlandes ist zur Zeit in Loipersbach-Schattendorf. Dort wird an der Bahnstrecke von Wiener Neustadt über Mattersburg nach Sopron eine Brücke ausgetauscht.

Stadt fördert Dienstleistungsbranche - oesterreich.ORF.at

Stadt fördert Dienstleistungsbranche - oesterreich.ORF.at

Stadt fördert Dienstleistungsbranche
Die Stadt hat eine neue Förderung speziell für die Wiener Dienstleistungsbranche ins Leben gerufen. Dafür werden von der Wirtschaftsagentur Wien zwei Millionen Euro vergeben, teilte die Stadt heute mit.

Hintergrund der Aktion ist die Öffnung des Binnenmarktes der EU für Dienstleistungsunternehmen am 1. Mai 2011.

Dann fallen die letzten Übergangsbestimmungen, die den Markt zwischen Wien und Bratislava, Brünn oder Sopron noch abschotten. "Damit kommt eine neue, verschärfte Wettbewerbssituation auf die Unternehmen zu", erklärte Brauner.

Wien will Klein- und Mittelunternehmen fördern - Nachrichten auf salzburg.com - Salzburger Nachrichten

Wien will Klein- und Mittelunternehmen fördern - Nachrichten auf salzburg.com - Salzburger Nachrichten

Hintergrund der Aktion ist die Öffnung des Binnenmarktes der EU für Dienstleistungsunternehmen am 1. Mai 2011. Dann fallen die letzten Übergangsbestimmungen, die den Markt zwischen Wien und Bratislava, Brünn oder Sopron noch abschotten.

July 16, 2010

Despite flourishing tourism, revenues have not increased in the hotel market _ Budapest Business Journal _ bbj.hu

Despite flourishing tourism, revenues have not increased in the hotel market _ Budapest Business Journal _ bbj.hu

The developments in terms of the market is optimistic: In terms of new hotel developments, the total supply of rooms increased by 820 in Budapest this year, with another 470 expected by the end of the year. Most of these affect the four-star category — since 2008, the number of four-star hotels in the capital has increased by 12. Besides the capital, there were or will be completed hotel projects this year in Pécs, the European Capital of Culture for 2010, Gárdony, Gyula, Sopron and Zamárdi .

Despite flourishing tourism, revenues have not increased in the hotel market _ Budapest Business Journal _ bbj.hu

Despite flourishing tourism, revenues have not increased in the hotel market _ Budapest Business Journal _ bbj.hu

The developments in terms of the market is optimistic: In terms of new hotel developments, the total supply of rooms increased by 820 in Budapest this year, with another 470 expected by the end of the year. Most of these affect the four-star category — since 2008, the number of four-star hotels in the capital has increased by 12. Besides the capital, there were or will be completed hotel projects this year in Pécs, the European Capital of Culture for 2010, Gárdony, Gyula, Sopron and Zamárdi .

Ortstafelfrage: Faymann lässt sich nicht drängen « DiePresse.com

Ortstafelfrage: Faymann lässt sich nicht drängen « DiePresse.com
Was haben denn zum Beispiel die Namen Öden burg und Sopron mit Zweisprachigkeit zu tun?

Ich mein wenn einer der Namen in kyrillisch geschrieben wäre, könnte ich zwei Namen ja nachvollziehen, aber wenn ein Ortsname in Buchstaben geschrieben ist die jeder Europäer lesen kann fehlt mir hier das Verständnis.

Five Films to Vie for Cartoon d’Or | Animation Magazine

Five Films to Vie for Cartoon d’Or | Animation Magazine

The winner will be announced in Sopron, Hungary, on Sept. 17 during Magyar Cartoon Forum, the platform to boost the co-production and distribution of European animation for television. The directors of each nominated short will present his or her film to an auditorium of important players in European animation, providing them an opportunity to strengthen their ties with the industry.

The winner will receive a trophy together with a financial prize of 10,000 euros.

July 13, 2010

Sopron International Yo-Yo Contest

Sopron International Yo-Yo Contest

Come to Sopron, one of the most beautiful cities of Hungary, meet other players from all around Europe and of course, bring all your friends to simply visit or take part in the competition! Let us meet then on Saturday, July 17, 2010 in the middle of Sopron, and let us rock the peaceful park of the city. If you have never been to a yo-yo contest, you can rely on our word: It is all worth it! And if you have, then you know it very well what it is like and that it is your "obligation" to participate.

Five Short Films In Competition For Cartoon d'Or 2010 | AWN | Animation World Network

Five Short Films In Competition For Cartoon d'Or 2010 | AWN | Animation World Network


Five short films from France, UK, Norway, Sweden and Estonia, will compete for the *Cartoon d'Or 2010*, the pan-European award for the best animated short film of the year.

The winner will be announced in Sopron, Hungary, on 17th September 2010 during *Magyar Cartoon Forum*, the platform to boost the co-production and distribution of European animation for television. The directors of each nominated short will present his or her film to an auditorium of important players in European animation, providing them an opportunity to strengthen their ties with the industry.

Cartoon d'Or unveils shortlist - Entertainment News, Headline Newsletter International News, Media - Variety

Cartoon d'Or unveils shortlist - Entertainment News, Headline Newsletter International News, Media - Variety
The finalists, chosen from 29 prize-winners from Europe's most prestigious cartoon fests over the past year, are Joseph Pierce's "A Family Portrait" (U.K.), Kaspar Jancis' "Krokodill" (Estonia), Francois Alaux, Herve de Crecy and Ludovic Houplain's "Logorama" (France), Anita Killi's "Sinna Mann" (Norway) and Johannes Nyholm's "The Tale of Little Puppetboy" (Sweden).

The winner will be announced in Sopron, Hungary, on Sept. 17, during the Magyar Cartoon Forum, a platform designed to boost the co-production and distribution of European animation for television.

The Daily Drinker: Issue 20: 2007 Kekfrankos, Weninger, Sopron, Hungary

The Daily Drinker: Issue 20: 2007 Kekfrankos, Weninger, Sopron, Hungary

Issue 20: 2007 Kekfrankos, Weninger, Sopron, Hungary
12x75cl (also available in 6 bottle cases)
List price: £138 inc. VAT
Daily Drinker price: £124.20 inc. VAT

Learn German – Podcast: Zum Zahnarzt nach Ungarn | Learn German for Free

Learn German – Podcast: Zum Zahnarzt nach Ungarn | Learn German for Free
Das ungarische Städtchen Sopron liegt an der österreichischen Grenze. Etwa 160.000 Österreicher kommen jährlich hierher, um ihre Zähne behandeln zu lassen. Denn das ist in Ungarn viel billiger als in ihrer Heimat. Less

July 9, 2010

FIBA Europe

FIBA Europe
MKB Euroleasing Sopron made it to the EuroLeague Women Final Four in 2009 but this season, they missed out on the play-offs all together.

There simply is no way to tell from one year to the next how a club is going to perform in the tough, highly competitive EuroLeague Women.

One certainty heading into the 2010-11 campaign for Sopron is that hard games await them.

At the EuroLeague Women draw that took place in Munich last weekend, Sopron discovered they will face Fenerbahce and UMMC Ekaterinburg - two sides many are picking to reach the Final Four - along with Lotos Gdynia, Gospic Croatia and Rivas Ecopolis.

July 8, 2010

Politics.Hu: Socialists propose law to help build Orbán's cult of personality

Politics.Hu: Socialists propose law to help build Orbán's cult of personality
Even maintaining the crumbling 'wall' became unrealistic, hence the Paneuropean Picnic 1989, Sopron and everything else that followed.
Already, Fidesz is unable to extend loans through selling (enough) bonds and they have ruled out taxes (the trade off in pay later or pay now). So they are fucked.

July 6, 2010

Sopron International Yo-Yo Contest

Sopron International Yo-Yo Contest
The contest has first been organized in 2009 and it was a huge success thanks to the help of Tony Wilbanks, the Sleeper.hu Team and the companies that have sponsored us. Despite the poor participation of foreign players there were many Hungarian contestants and viewers at the event. However, this year we are planning to have a lot of yo-yoers from other countries so we started to advertise the contest a lot sooner.

Sopron International YoYo Contest | YoyoZ.EU

Sopron International YoYo Contest | YoyoZ.EU
Pround to Sponsor Sopron International YoYo Contest,.Are you Near Hungary on the 17. July 2010 go and checkout Sopron International YoYo Contest The contest has first been organized in 2009 and it was a huge success thanks to the help of Tony Wilbanks, the Sleeper.hu Team and the companies that have sponsored us. Despite the poor participation of foreign players there were many Hungarian contestants and viewers at the event. However, this year we are planning to have a lot of yo-yoers from other countries so we started to advertise the contest a lot sooner. Come to Sopron, one of the most beautiful cities of Hungary

Containerisation International - News

Containerisation International - News
Antwerp-based intermodal service provider IFB has just started its much delayed rail service between Antwerp's MainHub and Combinant terminals and Sopron in Hungary. The service calls at the rail hubs of Cologne and Vienna enroute, and uses Intercontainer's terminal in Sopron for onward delivery to ...

July 5, 2010

waz.euobserver.com / Hungary, the festival nation

waz.euobserver.com / Hungary, the festival nation
The Volt, a Sopron-based music festival, competes in popularity with the folklore festival of Mohacsi Busojaras, while the Hegyalja music festival competes with the sausage festival of Bekescsaba.

Peter Nemeth Honorarkonsul von Ungarn - oesterreich.ORF.at

Peter Nemeth Honorarkonsul von Ungarn - oesterreich.ORF.at
Gute Kontakte
Nemeth sei als Honorarkonsul prädestiniert, sagt auch Landeshauptmann Niessl (SPÖ): "Er hat bereits in der Vergangenheit Kontakte mit Sopron geknüpft, er ist Wirtschaftsexperte."

Mindenhol jó, de legjobb Sopron | Magyar Szó

Mindenhol jó, de legjobb Sopron | Magyar Szó
A soproni VOLT Fesztivál nulladik napján, ma még nincsenek nagy vonzerejű programok, inkább csak egy laza, ismerkedős, ráhangolódós estének tekinthetjük ezt Kardos-Horváth János, a Kaukázus együttes volt frontembere, és Jamie Winchester közös ünnepi koncertjével az OTP Junior színpadon. Alkalmi programjuk után pedig Ganxta Zolee és a Kartel lép közönség elé ugyanitt. Ugyancsak a nulladik napon kezdi meg programját a Magyar Televízió Klub, ahol ma este a Soho Music Band és a Blokk zenekar koncertezik. Éjfél után itt ismerkedési estbe, az úgynevezett Enikő Partyba torkollik a buli, ami várhatóan már a felkelő nap fényében ér majd véget.

Not Going Anywhere - Scotland - ScottishFitba

Not Going Anywhere - Scotland - ScottishFitba
Former Hearts boss Csaba Laszlo is looking to continue his managerial career in Scotland. The Romania-born Hungarian was sacked from the Gorgie club in January after 18 months in the Tynecastle hotseat. Laszlo joined Hearts after a spell in charge of Uganda, having coached Ferencvaros and Sopron in his adopted homeland and German club Borussia Monchengladbach. It was expected that he would continue his travels following his departure from Tynecastle. He was linked with the vacant manager's job at Kilmarnock which was ultimately handed to Mixu Paatelainen last week but Laszlo remains keen to stay in Scotland.

The Budapest Times - Hungary‘s leading English Language source for daily news

The Budapest Times - Hungary‘s leading English Language source for daily news
The Sopron Festival Weeks, which continue until 11 July, carrying on a tradition celebrated in Sopron and the surrounding area since 1932. The west Hungary city will also host the Volt Festival between 30 June and 3 July.