The ‘Heritage of the Holy Land’ exhibition provided a colorful illustration of the cultural diversity of Israel’s history.

At the anniversary, a conference was held - instead of a celebration - to emphasize the excellent state of bilateral relations. Hungarian MP János Fónagy emphasizes that in Hungarian parliament, there is consensus on good relations with Israel.

After the political changes in the late 1980s, Hungary was the first country in the former Soviet bloc that established diplomatic relations with Israel two decades ago. The Israeli Ambassador to Hungary Aliza Bin-Noun is of the view that this has been a special relationship between the two countries.

The Israeli official in charge of economic and business relations between Israel and Hungary says the all-time largest volume of bilateral trade between Hungary and Israel, worth USD 514.1 million, was registered in 2008.

The 18th Budapest International Wine and Champagne Festival proved to be a highlight of the capital city's festival scene.

A picturesque, far-away Hungarian village draws attention by representing the power of peace.