Gastronomy is able to bring Hungary and the Netherlands closer to each other, according to Tom de Smet, Dutch chef and journalist.

AISB’s long-awaited brand new elementary school building is completed and opened in Nagykovácsi.

The ‘Bridge of Health Partner Chain’, initiated by the Bridge of Health Alliance and its main sponsor GE, proved to be successful.

Siam Center is broadening its massage profile by heading for new innovation, the Alphasphere. During 14 years of its operation, Siam Center has grown to be the largest company providing Thai massage in Europe with 21 Hungarian and 20 foreign locations.

The creation of an online community never seen before was the revolutionary idea by Barack Obama's campaign strategists.

Responsible hospitality is needed in the crisis, according to Mathieu van Alphen, General Manager of Hotel Intercontinental Budapest.

Laszlo Solyom welcomed the Hungarian-born Nobel Piece Prize awarded writer at the Sandor Palace on December 9.

Up to 10,000 visitors attended Budapest's Pan-European festival called 'Biennale.' The two-week-long series of events offered more than 40 programs of theatre, films, fine arts, literature, music and dance at 15 premises.

The Ballet Company of Gyõr celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2009. The company is preparing for the event with a grandiose ballet performance to the music of Béla Bartók, Schubert and the Rolling Stones.

Thought-inspiring, ironic and provoking art awaited the visitors of Budapest Art Fair 2009 in November, at Mucsarnok exhibition gallery. The exhibition’s recognition and popularity both local and international is developing year-by-year.

Official reception: On the occasion of the Event of the November 7th 1987, the charge d’affaires of the Republic of Tunisia, Adnene Damergi welcomed guests at a reception held in the Museum of Military History in Budapest.

Ambassador Charbel Stephan celebrating with guests at a reception in the Museum of Military History - with his children performing.

Hungary and Japan celebrated in 2009 the 140th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the 50th anniversary (jubilee) of the re-establishment of such relations in the building of the Hungarian Foreign Ministry.

Celebration with music: guests were welcome by the Angolan Ambassador to Hungary, Joao Miguel Vahekeni to celebrate in the Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal Budapest with a special performance of African music.

NEW FOUR-STAR HOTEL IN BUDAPEST: The latest member of the Mellow Mood Group’s ‘Congress’ brand was officially opened in November 2009. Located right at the main entrance of the Hungexpo Budapest Fair Center, the hotel offers 160 rooms to visitors.