Danish Mermaid again hit by vandals

Little Mermaid statue in Copenhagen, once again became the victim of a hooligan attack. On the night of Monday to Tuesday's head and left hand sculptures were painted in red, ITAR-TASS. Personality attackers have not yet established, but police attributed this incident to have passed in the early weeks of unrest in the neighborhood of Christiania. Every year, look at the 165-centimeter statue of The Little Mermaid - eponymous heroine tales HK Andersen - in the Danish capital comes more than a million tourists. Created by sculptor Edvard Erichsen, it has been installed on a rock at the entrance of the Copenhagen harbor in 1913 and since then is haunted by local vandals. Repeatedly it repainted a different color (the last time - in March this year), saw off his head twice and once - the arm, and four years ago, even tried to blow up the pedestal of the monument. [Source]

In Denmark, have banned smoking in public places

Yesterday, on 15 August in Denmark came into effect banning smoking in bars, restaurants and other public places. Initially, it plans to introduce from 1 April, but the authorities gave the owners of drinking establishments time to prepare. By law, smoking is permitted in designated areas, and even the workplace if it is, of course, is isolated from the rest. Smoking can also spacious pub, if their area is more than 40 square meters. According to statistics, from passive smoking affects roughly one fourth and one which has become the cause of death of at least 150 Danes annually. To date, the ban on smoking in public places operating in Ireland, Italy, Norway, Sweden, Britain, Germany and France. [Source]

In Denmark, in fire engine of the plane hit 11 people

Air Scandinavian airline SAS on Sunday burst into flames after an emergency landing in the Danish city of Aalborg, 11 people were injured, reports the Associated Press referring to representatives of the police. "The right landing gear broke when the Q400 turboprop aircraft landed. As a result, the right engine hit the ground and burst into flames, but firefighters quickly extinguished the fire," - said police spokesman Peter Bruun (Peter Bruun). All 73 passengers and four crew successfully evacuated, however, said Bruun, 11 passengers were slightly injured and were hospitalized. [Source]

Named top 5 islands in the world

Prestigious magazine National Geographic published a list of the best, according to the wording of island destinations. It may seem somewhat strange, since experts evaluated not sand beaches and amenities of a hotel and the beauty of untouched nature. Often it is just the result of a lack of tourist interest, or the remoteness of islands from their homes. Unusual list opens the Faroe Islands, located in Denmark. The climate here is cool enough, but the lifestyle of local residents has changed little over the last hundred years. In second place - the more popular islands - Azores. They are located at 1600 kilometers off the coast of Portugal and are part of the country. Such a high score earned a good ecological situation and the beauty of nature. Azores are famous for their green volcanic mountains and quiet towns. Third place belongs to the Lofoten islands belonging to Norway. Here again, the main criterion was the environmental conditions and privacy. In fourth place were the Shetland Islands (UK), of great interest for birdwatchers. A huge number of species of birds inhabit the scenic cliffs and deserted beaches of these, most of the Nordic spirit, the northern islands. And, finally, completes the top five Chiloe Archipelago, located in Chile. Edition of National Geographic highlighted programs for the protection of forests and the unique wooden churches of the islands that are deployed in the region. [Source]

Denmark: inmates prison guards have poisoned cake, stuffed with drugs

According to the newspaper "Ekstra Bladet", two men and two women, a Danish prison guards of Nyborg (Centre for Funen), were urgently hospitalized with symptoms of poisoning after they ate a cake baked by prisoners in jail. As the "stuffing" of convicted criminals have used drugs. Una Jensen, deputy director of the prison, confirmed that the cake was prepared by "one or more of the prisoners" of the sector, which contains the most dangerous criminals, members of foreign criminal gangs "Black Cobra and Den International Club. The remaining guards are shocked by the incident. "With us all so badly did not receive" - ??said Bo Sorensen, chairman of trade union members in prison. He believes that "this outburst directed against the Danish judicial system and the tradition of informal communication between guards and prisoners." After this incident, the prison director has decided that employees will no longer try to pies, cakes and other baked goods, prepared inmates. [Source]

Attractions in Denmark can be viewed almost as a gift

Cultural Tourism in Denmark can be considered the budget. Log in to some museums and attractions for free, including the Museum of Danish Resistance and the National Museum, where in May will open a new exhibit of prehistoric archeology. Most of the other museums in Denmark - among them can be identified in Copenhagen State Museum of Art (also known as the National Gallery), Museum of Thorvaldsen's art collection and gallery Hirshprunga Carlsberg (New Glyptothek) - regularly offer free admission to any certain days or at specific exhibition. Exists in Denmark, and Discount Travel map CPH Card, which allows free or discounted to attend more than 60 attractions in Copenhagen and its suburbs, as well as grant the right to free travel on public transport. Map of valid 24 hours costs $ 41 for adults and $ 27 for children. It pays for itself, even if all of the options tourists will visit a Tivoli Gardens and the palace of Amalienborg - the two most popular tourist destinations in the Danish capital, reports Travel Video. Those who bought the card for 1 day and going to see the maximum possible and interesting, it is recommended to climb the round tower, with breathtaking views of the surrounding area, then visit the Museum of Decorative Arts and the incredible Danish Design Centre. [Source]

In Greenland, tourists swept away in a sea of ??giant waves crashed on the glacier

Group of Danish tourists swept away in a sea of ??giant waves, formed when falling into the water a piece of melted glacier. The incident took place last weekend on the west coast of Greenland, wrote the local newspaper Sermitsiaq. Around 15 tourists had landed on the glacier, to photograph a panorama of the fjord Kangerluarsuk (Kangerluarsuk). According to eyewitnesses, suddenly there was a terrible roar, and the men struck the water. The sea washed five tourists, three of whom pulled out extra lifeguards. However, two elderly travelers from around Copenhagen drowned, the body of one of them has not yet been found. [Source]

Denmark tightens rules for obtaining citizenship

Denmark has decided to tighten the rules for obtaining citizenship and to add items to the rules on expulsion of aliens who have committed criminal offenses, including those from European Union countries, as it became known from an official source. This decision was the result of last night signed an agreement between the Liberal-Conservative government and the Danish People's Party (NPD, far-right), which since 2001 has supported the Government in Parliament. Analysts believe that the NAM had an impact on the question of the written examination for applicants of citizenship, which will now have to answer 40 questions formulated by the Danish language, the culture and history of Denmark in the shortest time (45 minutes instead of hours as before) . A prerequisite for citizenship: the perfect Danish language skills. Also, the applicant must provide evidence of the formation of no less than a college (professional higher education). [Source]

Copenhagen - the capital of eco-tourism in Europe

Hotels, carefully related to the nature of bio-restaurants, "Ethical" boutiques ... Now the Danish capital - one of the greenest cities in Europe. Any Dane will tell you: the charm of Copenhagen to better understand cycling. Two-wheeled transport is sufficient to trip on this miniature city, where hundreds of miles of paved bike paths and free surrender to hire thousands of "city-bikes." In fact, many hotels also rent bikes to rent to their customers. For example, the hotel "Alexandra" - a benchmark in the field of ecology. This hotel, located next to City Hall, their waste sorts for 8 sections, in addition, he compensates for his release into the atmosphere of CO2. "For 10 years we have a certificate of" The Green Key "(" Green Key ") - said the director Japp Myuhlhauzen. - We constantly monitor the costs of water and electricity, as well as our special way of caring for linens and cleaning hotel. As for the design in 61 rooms provide Danish decor, where you can see, in particular, works by Arne Jacobsen. But even here in the paramount conservation: the entire second-hand furniture. A few steps away, in Vesterbro, close to the central station, is an old business quarter, which a few years became one of the trendiest places in town. No wonder that there is a growing amount of buildings with the prefix bio. Among them: the Hotel Axel »(« Axel »), confess the ecology in the Oriental style. Sorted garbage collector of rainwater for garden irrigation, wooden furniture out of the woods, cultivated a long way, and gathered in Bali, according to the rules of fair trade, exploitation of renewable energy ...

Bella Hotel is being built will be the largest building in Denmark

4 * hotel opens in spring 2011 in Copenhagen, laying the first stone 23-storey hotel (in the future - one of the biggest in Scandinavia) was held on September 17. The hotel with Scandinavian style, will be 814 rooms, 32 conference halls, 3 restaurants, a fitness center and much more. The hotel is located downtown, near the international airport. Currently, already began to build two towers hotel and 76.5 m each. Designed by architect Nielsen, towers, standing opposite each other, will be a little bent backward, which would give shape dynamics. It is noted that the hotel lobby will connect the Exhibition and Convention Centre Bella Center, which will make the hotel particularly attractive to business travelers. [Source]

Danish Mermaid exiled to China

To increase the influx of Chinese tourists in Denmark, Copenhagen, authorities decided to send his famous monument - the Little Mermaid in Shanghai for World Expo 2010. On Thursday, March 12, the city council of Copenhagen vote will decide question whether the long journey heroine Andersen's fairy tales, or stay at home and happy the Danes with his presence, reported AFP. About 6 out of 10 Danes think that the monument should stay home, because no one carries on the exhibition of the American Statue of Liberty or the Brussels Manneken Pis. In addition, tourists who visit Copenhagen during the World Expo will be disappointed, because they do not find the Little Mermaid at its usual place. [Source]

Ukrainians will be walking across the entire Arctic

In early 2010 the Ukrainian team of explorers will travel on the route of Spitsbergen - The North Pole - Greenland. They plan to take almost two thousand kilometers in the Arctic at a speed of 50 kilometers per day. Previously, the maximum speed of movement in these conditions did not exceed 25 miles per day. According to project leader Alexander Unleavened forwarders want to prove in practice the effectiveness of techniques developed in Ukraine, training the body - it provides an opportunity in a super-low temperatures to stay healthy and vigorous. Now explorers are trained in the Kiev region, and in December plans to hold training in the polar latitudes. [Source]

Copenhagen - the perfect away

From 7 to 18 December, all eyes will be fixed on Denmark, which will meet the UN World Summit on environmental issues. This is an opportunity to see how they live themselves Scandinavians, observe whether the principles of ecology ... Indeed: there complete agreement with nature. It is not surprising that Copenhagen was chosen as the venue for this meeting devoted specifically to environmental issues. In the field of ecology Danish capital is one of the leaders of the planet. Rate: 40% of daily pedaling on the way to work, to shop, too, on bicycles, there are schools with specialized training on climate change, restaurateurs claim to be avid "lokeyvorov" (from the English. Locavore - the person consuming the food products grown or produced in the region where he lives, within a radius of 80-240 km from his home, a term coined by Jessica Prentice from San Francisco in 2005 on the occasion of World Environment Day), and the windmills produce part of the necessary electricity for the needs of the city In particular, for electric buses ... Prior to 2015, Copenhagen plans to cut CO2 emissions by 20% compared to 2005! Moreover: In 2025, the city is going to achieve complete reduction of CO2 emissions into the atmosphere! But while this is not, in Denmark, working model of ecological efficiency, which aims to improve the ideal "hyugge» (hygge) - the art of how to live in Danish. Evening in the homes of candles illuminate the porch and window sills, but this time in bars reigns lively animation and never conflicts occur, as the Danes, it seems, are immune to stress.

Halloween in Danish about to begin

In Copenhagen (Denmark) are beginning to celebrate Halloween before its occurrence in other countries. So from 9 to 18 October in a Danish entertainment park Tivoli Gardens will be costumed presentation, with the main character - a giant pumpkin. The park Tivoli Gardens kids find their entertainment to suit every taste. Here you can ride on the carousel with Mary Poppins, to get acquainted with Kai and Gerda, play with the characters of commedia dell'arte Colombino, Harlequin and Pierrot touching. However, on the eve of Halloween fairy kingdom turns into a den. Flying on broomsticks witches, giant monsters with glowing pumpkin heads and skeletons - the main participants of the costume parade, as well as dozens of competitions and performances. Babies that have appeared at the festival in costume, will treat candy and roasted chestnuts. Will conclude the celebration of a grand firework display. [Source]

Greenland blamed for global warming

Climatologists have found that melting ice in Greenland is responsible for at least one-sixth of rising sea levels over the past few years. Article scientists appeared in the journal Science, and its summary results in New Scientist. In the study, researchers first simulated the changes in the Greenland ice sheet based on the difference between rainfall and melting ice for the period from 2003 to 2008. These data are then compared with the results of the mission GRACE, which measures the mass of the glacier on the basis of Earth's gravity field in this region. According to researchers, they were able to get the perfect coordination of the results of different experiments. From this they conclude that they have received the figures are likely to reflect well the real situation. For example, it was found that melting ice in Greenland is responsible for raising the water level in the region by 0.75 millimeters per year (or 0.5, on average around the world). For comparison, the sea level on the average worldwide increase of 3 millimeters per year. More recently, scientists were able to show that the level of the ocean in the world fastest growing in the vicinity of Australia - where the figure is about 8.6 millimeters per year. In this case, about 80 percent of the population of this state live in areas vulnerable to potential flooding. [Source]

Legoland - the embodiment of childhood dreams

The Danes - a nation that invented the famous LEGO. Image of Lego in Denmark can be seen at every turn, on the streets and in public transport, shops and even in urban settings and in the homes of ordinary people. Legoland is in itself a huge complex for family holidays. There are many types of attractions, cafes, shops, Lego itself here is a design element. For children it is simply a fairy tale where you can ride a carousel and roller coaster, to feel like Gulliver in miniature which is also built from Lego, to visit the wild west and namyt to mine the gold from which here you pour medal, a walk through the alleys, lined with Lego figure with a man, a cafe and souvenir shops. Legoland is located three hours from the capital city of Copenhagen in the middle of Jutland and ride with your child to go there for a few days to catch anywhere, to go. Here you can book a hotel room, double room will cost from 220 euros per night. From the capital to Legoland can be reached in two ways: first - by plane from Copenhagen, Belluno, and from there by bus, the road takes about an hour way and cost you 170 euros (this includes travel for 1 adult and 1 child). The second way is by train from Copenhagen, Vejle and Pat is also a bus, the road will take 3 hours and cost 70 euros for two. Go fall in LegoLand not desirable to overcast and rainy weather did not spoil the holiday for your child.

Choice hotel chain, has received environmental certificates

All Hotels Choice network in Scandinavia have passed environmental certification. The project brought together more than 9,000 employees Scandinavian network, which consists of 160 hotels located in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Lithuania. Environmental certification means that the network is working to reduce consumption of water and electricity, as well as the release of waste and chemicals. This work is carried out at hotels with special environmental coordinators, who receive an appropriate education. The project was started in 2003. Since then, the network 160 Hotels reduce energy consumption by 20% since 2007 Choice buys only electricity produced from renewable sources. Serves as a network in their hotels for breakfast, made only from environmentally friendly products, and develops a partnership with the Foundation for the protection of tropical forests. Partnership implies that the network is sponsoring the preservation of 100 square meters of forest for every night spent by guests in its hotels. [Source]

Denmark forbids sunbathing

The government of Denmark, due to increased sun-tanned, began to prohibit residents and tourists to sunbathe. Thus, even in the 23 Danish municipal centers were shut down solariums, and in swimming pools and on beaches removed all the chairs to the tourists no place to lie down and sunbathe after swimming. Gardeners who are duty-bound spend much time in the sun, are now required to wear wide-brimmed hats. Such measures authorities explain what has become a tourist with a disease of skin cancer caused by too often becomes a sunburn ultraviolet. According to statistics revealed in Denmark every year 1,500 new cases of malignant skin tumors. The Nordic countries have a skin cancer has become more common due to the fact that people with fair skin are genetically less protected from the sun. [Source]

An explosion on a beach in Abkhazia: 2 killed, 8 wounded

In Abkhazia in an accident killing two Russian tourists, another 8 people were injured, including 10-year-old girl. The incident occurred on August 8 on the outskirts of the city of Gagra. Group of tourists from Russia had a picnic on the spot where formerly located dugout Coast Guard. As a barbecue barbecue, they used a rusty metal pipe cylindrical shape, which they dug from the sand. After some time as a result of heating pipes powerful explosion occurred. From his injuries on the ground killed two women - Svetlana Mylnikov born in 1961 and Olga Savinov, born in 1978. 8 people were taken to Gagrsky central hospital. Decennial Ekaterina Kuznetsova had to amputate his leg. Others suffered shrapnel wounds suffered minor. All 10 victims - the tourists from the city of Naberezhnye Chelny. Administration Gagra stated that the victims will all help. Specialists suggest that tourists used as a barbecue improvised explosive device left in the sand after the war in Abkhazia in 1992-1993. Photo Channel [source]

In Georgia, the first time in 60 years, relict frozen lake Paliastomi

Due to freezing weather in Georgia, for the west of the country for the first time in decades, frozen relic lake Paliastomi, ITAR-TASS. The ice thickness reaches 6-7, see How to tell employees Colchis National Park, in whose territory the lake, the last time Paliastomi freezes in the late 1940's, but then the ice thickness was less. The lake is located in a humid subtropical zone, and therefore freezing is very rare. Paliastomi - relict shallow water area of ??18.2 sq. km, located a few kilometers from the Black Sea. In the last 10 days in Georgia are unusual for a country of cold. In some districts and cities at night the temperature falls to minus 13-17 degrees. Of frost in the country was in 1972, and the duration of this cold weather has not been nearly 70 years. In some mountainous and elevated areas in the east and south of the country and the temperature reached minus 30 degrees. As reported by weather forecasters, the weather will last for approximately two days. [Source]

Svan towers will be recovered

In Georgia, there is a unique mountainous area in which they live are the most mountaineers in the high fur hats with large staffs, all day watching their sheep with a view of deep thought. The name of this quiet corner of Svaneti. It is interesting, of course, not only the mountains and their inhabitants - although here each year comes a lot of fans of tracking, ie, hiking. In Svaneti, located about 300 ancient towers. Most of them belong to the XII century, but the oldest date from the beginning of our era and has rather a pagan image. Now, however, these majestic structure, built of white stone, in need of repair. Strengthen and lead a normal appearance Svan towers - is the task of the state program, which will be held in 2008. It has already been allocated 2 million local chests. Chapter Mestia municipality Nino Dzhaparidzhe hoped that the measures will help preserve unique buildings and facilities will attract new tourists to the region. [Source]

Russians can not leave Georgia

From Sunday in the Russian media have received calls and addresses of relatives of Russians are in Georgia on vacation or on business. According to them, Georgian police detained Russian citizens at the exits from villages in buses and private cars, and after checking the documents returned to the place of departure. In particular, according to RIA Novosti, the Russians are not allowed to move towards a checkpoint Sarpi on the border with Turkey and Sadakhlo on the border with Armenia, as well as in the direction of Tbilisi. Many Russian citizens are in Georgia with young children. Entry from Russia to Georgia now, too, is practically impossible, and not just because of the termination of transportation. If before Russian citizens can obtain visas at the border, but now this practice has been discontinued. In light of the prevailing situation there is a strong likelihood that any Russian citizen who tried to cross the Georgian border without a valid visa in advance, will be considered by Georgian border guards as a spy or saboteur. [Source]

Increases the number of flights from Georgia to Russia

The Georgian airline Ayrzena - Georgian Airlines "from April 18 to increase the number of flights to Russia. Three days a week will run two flights a day Tbilisi-Moscow-Tbilisi: Tuesday, Friday and Sunday, and in the remaining days of the week - on one flight. On March 25, following the resumption of air links between Russia and Georgia, which was interrupted in autumn 2006, the airline operates one daily flight to Russia. Simultaneously with the increase in the number of flights to Moscow, "Ayrzena expands its route network. From April 22 on Tuesdays and Fridays planes Ayrzena "will offer direct flights to Tbilisi, St. Petersburg, April 25, plans to add flights to Moscow from Batumi and Kutaisi. [Source]

The road to the resort Gudauri blocked by snow

The road towards the alpine ski resort Gudauri blocked again: heavy snow formed drifts. According to experts, to restore movement to take several days. Assistance are asked not only locals but also tourists who vacation at the resort and can not leave Gudauri. In the residential district power is turned off, the agency Novosti-Georgia. " But because of the weather conditions of work on clearing the roads can not start. Earlier this month, an avalanche has already overlapped motion on the Georgian Military Highway at the site Gudauri - Pasanauri. Then the popular ski resort located in the southern part of the Kazbegi region, too, was cut off from other regions of the country. [Source]

Georgia to host the Russian-Georgian Poetry Festival

In Georgia, from 17 to 25 July will host the second international Russian-Georgian Poetry Festival. It was reported today in the international cultural-educational union "Russian club", which, together with the International Federation of Russian Writers and the Union of Georgians in Russia "is the organizer of the feast of poetry. Activities during the festival will be held in Tbilisi, Bagdad, Batumi and Sighnaghi. They attended by famous Russian-speaking poets from Russia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Hungary, Denmark, Greece, Israel, Spain, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Panama, USA, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Sweden, Estonia and other countries and the leading poets of Georgia. The festival is timed to 115 anniversary of Vladimir Mayakovsky - a native of Georgia - and 80-th anniversary of the famous Georgian writer Nodar Dumbadze. In Tbilisi, the festival participants will visit the Pantheon of writers and public figures of Georgia on Mount Mtatsminda, will lay wreaths at the monument to Mayakovsky in the Pantheon of prominent figures in Digomi. In the children's village "Mziuri will host a gala evening dedicated to the 80 th anniversary of Nodar Dumbadze. July 19 at home Mayakovsky, in his house-museum will be a poetic celebration dedicated to the 115 th anniversary of the poet. Then the participants of the festival will travel to Batumi, where lay flowers at the monument to Alexander Pushkin on the Promenade. In Tbilisi on July 23 festival participants will visit the Pushkin Memorial Home Smirnov - a unique monument of Russian and Georgian culture, continuing the tradition of literary salon Smirnova-Rosset, visit the Library Book Fair fund "Russian Abroad", will hold a public meeting in the State Russian Drama Theatre Griboyedov.

Russia and Georgia will issue a reciprocal visa

Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed that in Tbilisi on Thursday, March 5, will receive documents for the issuance of Russian entry visa. True, it starts at the Embassy of Switzerland. On Wednesday, March 4, to be held an exchange of notes between Russian and Swiss diplomats in Moscow, Georgian and Swiss diplomats in Tbilisi, after which the sections of Russian and Georgian interests will be opened in the Swiss embassy in the capitals of both countries. Recall that after the war in South Ossetia in August 2008 Russia and Georgia broke off diplomatic relations, including the issuance of visas for Russian and Georgian tourists. [Source]

Rest in Abkhazia will become cheaper by 20%

This summer, Abkhazia expects to increase the number of tourists from Russia and CIS countries. And resorts in the republic with the financial crisis reduced the price of permits in an average of 15-20%, which should serve as a stimulus to the growth of tourist traffic. This was stated by Deputy Chairman State Committee for Tourism and Resorts of Abkhazia, Vyacheslav Bartsits. According to him, by the beginning of the 2009 season will come into operation a number of new facilities spa complex with an improved service. In turn, travel agencies have already concluded contracts with hotels and chalets. The share of those who book trips through travel agencies in Abkhazia, have at least 40-50% of the total flow of tourists in the republic, Interfax reported. The most successful holiday season post-war Abkhazia was in 2007. Then, under permits republic resorts visited by more than 120,000 people and one-day visit came on the tour of more than 700 thousand. Bartsits assures that the rest of Abkhazia will cost travelers much cheaper than a trip to Sochi. Moreover, in addition to the resort, Abkhazia and offers rich sightseeing vacation, because there are a lot of unique monuments of culture and history. [Source]

The airline will Windrose Georgia

In 2010, the airline Windrose will open a new regular flight Kiev - Tbilisi, the chief executive of Windrose Sergei Yanov. At the same time Sergei Jan did not specify the opening date of the flight and the flight frequency on this route. Help: Windrose was formed on October 28, 2003. Airline WINDROSE executes a program of regular flights from cities in Ukraine. [Source]

More and more tourists visit the sanctuaries of Georgia

This year, the protected areas of Georgia attended a record number of tourists. According to data provided by the administration Kolkheti National Park, the number of guests at over twice the performance of previous years. Especial popular excursions to the lake Paliastomi. Attendance peak falls in the summer, but tourists from the U.S. and Europe come to the park so far. The entrance ticket to the reserve Kolkheti cost 10 lari (175 rubles), reports bizzone.info. Record high number of guests took Reserve Tusheti. The growth of tourist traffic by 15% compared with same period last year. Entrance fee is 15 lari (263 rubles). Among other protected territories of Georgia - located near the capital Tbilisi natural national park. At 60 kilometers southeast of the city at 25 kilometers runs a unique complex of cave monasteries of David-Gareja a miraculous source of the "tears of David, the famous monastery ensembles of David, the monasteries and Dodo Natlis-Mtsemeli. [Source]

Grenada Sailing Festival will be held

From January 29 to February 2, 2010 at the Grenada Sailing Festival will be held. This is an annual sailing festival is one of the most popular activities on the island. The festival brought the boat owners and sailing enthusiasts from all over the world. A four-day event scheduled regattas, events and entertainment. The festival was first held in 1994, and it turned into one of the most eagerly anticipated events on the island. [Source]

Damage to the computer resulted in a delay of more than 2 thousand flights Lufthansa

Hundreds of airports throughout the world had to register for passengers departing on Tuesday, Germany's largest low cost airline Lufthansa, "the old-fashioned" - note the names of the pen on sheets of paper - because of the failure of the central computer carrier, resulting in more than two thousand flights Lufthansa has been postponed, according to the German agency DPA. Automatic control system of flights from Lufthansa, for a long time worked without a hitch, on Wednesday morning failed to perform necessary operations, despite the fact that the loading of the brain computer was implemented without deviation. Nevertheless, the company's employees was able to restore normal operation. According to the agency, the reasons for failure at this point are unknown. Lufthansa Group - one of the largest airlines in the world with passenger turnover of more than 50 million people. Net loss carrier for the first quarter of 2009 amounted to 256 million euro against net profit of $ 44 million euros in the same period a year earlier. The proceeds Lufthansa for the first three months of this year amounted to 5 billion euros, up 11% less than last year, recorded at around 5.6 billion euros. [Source]

Festival of Lights in Berlin

From 14 to 25 October in the German capital will be Festival of Lights, during which the main sights of Berlin from 19.00 to 01.00 adorn the bright illumination. Like many cities in the world, Berlin has decided to decorate his famous architectural structures with colored lights, various artistic projections. Berlin Cathedral, for example, also known as the Berliner Dom, will be dressed in huge colored suit in the form of large geometric shapes. Illuminated figures and lights adorn the 50 landmarks and popular places in the city, among the most famous: the famous Brandenburg Gate, symbol of a united Germany, TV tower on Alexanderplatz, radio masts Funkturm (FunkTurm) and Akvadiv, the world's largest cylindrical aquarium. For the first time since 2005, the lights light up on the building of Europe Center and the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Festival of Lights will be accompanied by a different holiday, art and culture with activities such as those that took place during "White Nights" in major European capitals like Paris, Rome or Madrid. Hotels will also have to join the festival and decorate their facades illuminated. A special jury will select the winner in this category. In 2008 the prize went to the Berlin hotel "Astoria", won the contest. Fans of photography will also be able to take part in the competition. Will be selected the most beautiful pictures of Berlin and its historical buildings. Photo requirements: The minimum size is 640 by 480 pixels, maximum - 1024 x 768.

Football fans wrecking trains and planes

Just two incidents involving football fans have taken place in Europe: overexcited fans destroyed a train in Germany and forced the crew of the plane make an emergency landing in Frankfurt. In Germany, on the night of 7 to 8 November, a group of football fans, armed with iron rods and sticks attacked a train carrying supporters club Hannover 96, drove through the city Weddel, in the north, near Braunschweig. The train traveled 130 fans "Hannover" who were returning from a match in the fourth league championship. Three dozen thugs in masks rushed to the composition, when the train stopped at the station. Fortunately, fans of "Hannover" failed to protect the police, which traditionally accompany the convoys with football fans. The police said that as a result of the incident no one was injured, said the agency DPA. However, law enforcement officers failed to apprehend any of the attacking gang. By unconfirmed reports, the train was attacked by fans of the club Eintracht Braunschweig. If a fight on the train the police managed to prevent a riot in an airplane airline EasyJet, flying from Manchester to Munich flight attendants could not stop. A fight between the English fans, coming to a central round match in the German Bundesliga between Bayern Munich and Schalke 04 "occurred on Friday, November 6, reports the Daily Mail. Two drunken football fans from England, 24 and 36 years, after exchanging insults did not stop there, and decided to investigate the relationship "like a man" right in the cabin.

Munich invites you to the Winter Festival

Twice a year - summer and winter - in Munich is Tollwood Festival, during which the city attracts artists, musicians and spectators from all over the world. Summer in the Olympic Park hosts numerous theatrical performances and concerts. This opens puppet theaters and literary cafes, running "Marketplace" where artisans demonstrate their skills and culinary experts from different countries. Winter Festival is timed to the Christmas and New Year holidays. It will be held from November 25 to December 31. The program - DJs, Christmas fair, circus, theater and opera performances. Guests are also waiting for a culinary journey around the world that they can perform with special guest chefs from Bavaria, Eastern Europe and the Americas, and fireworks festival, says World Events Guide. [Source]

Drunk driver S7 Airlines flight took off

At the international airport of Frankfurt-am-Main on Saturday, October 10, the pilot of the Russian airlines are not allowed to fly due to intoxication. In 49-year-old pilot who was supposed to pilot a flight to Moscow, during a medical check revealed 0.5 per mille of alcohol in the blood, which is considered to be an easy drunk. S7 Airlines pilot was removed from the flight and filed a criminal case against him on the fact of a threat to air safety. As the pilot had to make a deposit 1000 euros to go free from the police station. The airline has replaced the pilot, and flight Frankfurt-Moscow flew to Russia for a delay of 1 hour. Recall that in the middle of August 2008 at Manchester Airport Two Russian pilots were also arrested before the flight because they were drunk. True, Boeing-767 Aeroflot they had to surpass in Moscow without passengers, but security officers airport that has not stopped. When they noticed that the Russian pilots are hard to stay on their feet, and from them reeks of alcohol, airport workers called the police. The audit showed that the rate of alcohol in the blood of our pilots was significantly exceeded. Both drivers, 47 and 55 years old were detained in a police station in Manchester. Recall that the Russian government in March 2009 was going to toughen the penalties for control of the aircraft while intoxicated. For the offense of endangering the lives of hundreds of passengers were asked to divest control of the aircraft for a period of 2 to 3 years.

Brandenburg: Lakeland

Few people know that Germany boasts a downright bucolic scenery. Only the region of Brandenburg, which belongs to Berlin, has no less than 3000 lakes, even the 7000, considering the lake area less than one hectare! Natural ponds are easily accessible, but are under strict protection. These landscapes - what is needed for Berlin weekend. For example, the lake rises Grinerik Raynsbergsky Baroque castle, located just 60 km from Berlin. In this castle of my youth spent Frederick II. Currently in its park in the summer to hold the festival for young opera singers (photo 1) Havel River and the Lake District around g.Potsdama. Babelsberg Castle and its askanskaya Tower, the summer residence of William the First (photo 2). Lake Yungfern and neo-Gothic church in Highland Sakrove. Before the fall of the Berlin Wall, this area was communist neutral territory (photo 3). Potsdam arcades. On these shores at the Hohenzollern were built many castles and redoubts. Now here come on tour (Photo 4). Wannsee, the largest lake in Berlin, is a 20 minute train ride from the city center (photo 5) forests along the river Spree. With channel length of 1300 km (photo 6). Sleeve Wannsee with a dome of the cathedral in the distance, Potsdam (photo 7). Brandenburg is the only lighthouse, located in a small river port Rainsburg. Its lights beckon boat in this safe haven. Very near the hotel complex where you can spend the night (photo 8). Pfaueninzel island or peacocks. In the photo: hunting pavilion in the park of the castle, built by Karl Friedrich Schinkel.

Berlin will host the International Tattoo

4, 5 and 6 December 2009 in Berlin will be the traditional International Festival Tattoo «Tattoo Convention Berlin». To participate in the festival in the German capital will come from artists in Europe, the USA, Canada, China, representatives of the clubs and tattoo studios, as well as manufacturers and sellers of equipment, reports the Event Guide. The program includes live music concerts, dance performances, as well as contests to determine the "most insane", "biggest", "Best Asian", "best black and white", "best realistic" tattoos. Tattoos and body piercing session will enable viewers to get acquainted with different practices and pictures. [Source]

`Air Berlin` transports tree for free, and `Continental` provide online

The airline «Air Berlin» announced that this year, passengers will be granted a holiday gift. So, they will be able to transport Christmas trees for free. Travelers will be able to place the trees in the hold of aircraft «Air Berlin», regardless of their chosen route. Customers can carry trees up to two meters in height before Christmas on condition that they notify the airline at least 24 hours prior to flight. A company representative Titus Johnson said: "Most orders come from the German passengers. It seems they are unable to part with their trees on Christmas. " Also, he adds: "As a gift, we will transport the trees, without charging a fee for it. The proposal is another example of excellent free services on flights «Air Berlin». The airline operates flights in an extensive international network, which includes flights to New York, London, Bangkok and Beijing. Please passengers, and decided the company based in the U.S. «Continental Airlines». Last Saturday, they announced that starting next year on board the company can use the Internet. The carrier announced that the second quarter of 2010 internet access will be provided on board the aircraft Boeing 757-300, which are used mainly on domestic routes. Passengers will be able to include laptops and other electronic devices and gain access to wireless internet, when the aircraft reaches the height of 10000 feet. Cost of service amount to four dollars and 95 cents. Granted, it will service «Gogo Inflight Internet».

The Hamburg museum said 150 years of nude photography exhibition

In the Hamburg Museum of Arts and Crafts (Museum fur Kunst und Gewerbe) opened the exhibition "Naked species. 150 Years of nude photography, wrote in Thursday, February 4, The Local. The exhibition includes photographs, books and even research on issues of nudity. More than 250 exhibits are designed to answer the question became whether the pictures of the naked body a starting point for the dissemination of pornography, or they have always been exclusively works of art. The exhibition is divided into seven rooms, each of which represents a separate stage in the development of art nudes. It displays images as the Victorian era, in which models portray the inhabitants of ancient and late Middle Ages and later, and candid photos. Among the works can be found surrealistic experiments 1920, avant-garde photo 1920's and 1930's, as well as other areas of the photographic nude. According to event organizers, their goal was to demonstrate the evolution of nude pictures and ideals of physical beauty, public representations about the image of nudity, as well as to show the eternal desire of photographers in this direction to balance in his works "educational openness, excitement and curiosity." Exhibition in Hamburg last until April 25. [Source]

Air Berlin is selling two tickets for the price of just one day

Airline Air Berlin conducts a short sale of two tickets for the price of one. To 2.00 on the night of Thursday 24 December, the company allows two passengers to purchase tickets for the price of one. For example, the directions from Russia to Germany, you can find flights cost from 74 euros round trip for each passenger. Tickets for this stock are sold on flights departing from January 1 to March 31. The normal rules of tickets Air Berlin. Possible and book flights with transfers. [Source]

The collection of Impressionist paintings in Zurich once again available to the public

Zurich Museum of Fine Arts reopened to the public art collection owned by a collector Emile Buerle (Emil Buehrle). After two years ago, unknown thieves stole several items from the collection worth $ 160 million, was unavailable for viewing. The collection, numbering some 180 paintings and sculptures, usually housed in a villa adjacent to the former house of the collector on Lake Zurich. Theft occurred in February 2008 - were abducted by Cezanne, Degas, Monet and Van Gogh. Two of the four stolen paintings are still being sought, including the famous painting by Cezanne's "Boy in a red waistcoat." History of the collection is covered with rumors, as Emil Buerle was a famous industrial tycoon whose company produced a weapon during World War II. A huge part of the money invested in the purchase of a collector of works of art, most of which were acquired in the postwar years. In the late 40-ies Buerle had to return to former owners - Jewish families from France - 13 works, as it turned out that they were a force selected by the Nazis during the war. Buerle then tried to buy back the owners returned to their canvases, and in nine cases, they said yes. The collection is available to visitors in celebration of the centennial of the museum and only until 16 May 2010, reports Reuters. It is planned that in 2015 the collection will move to the new wing of the museum. [Source]

Renovation of the Hotel Nikko Dusseldorf is completed

Corporation JAL Hotels Co. announced the opening of the renovated wing of the Hotel Nikko in Dusseldorf, Germany, which houses 42 executive rooms. The Hotel has 386 luxurious rooms of eight categories and 18 conference venues. Thanks to the renovation of Hotel Nikko is the largest business-luxury hotel in Dusseldorf, and most important conference distinatsiey in the region. The renovated rooms were created with all the requirements of elite business travelers. Rooms are equipped with large work desk, flat-screen TVs, wired and wireless Internet access. All guests rooms business class can enjoy the hotel's spa facilities, a visit to MDM is included in the price. Another nice feature of the renovated rooms - large windows with excellent noise isolation, from which magnificent views of Dusseldorf. General Manager of Hotel Nikko Dusseldorf Berthold Royle (Bertold Reul) announced that Nikko - a luxurious four-star hotel. However, guests receive a service level of 5 stars due to the size of the hotel, its comfort and elegance. [Source]

Where to go for Christmas

In anticipation of the Christmas holidays, many are asking themselves the question "Where to go for Christmas?". Catholic Christmas (December 25) is a wide range of opportunities for full and extremely interesting holiday. Pre-fuss search of the best gifts, surprises and other nice things is most of the time, and to help you with this, many travel companies offer special tours for Christmas in Europe, during which the planned trip to the largest fairs in Germany, Denmark, Poland, Switzerland , Hungary, France and other European countries. Visiting fairs - it's not just buying gifts for loved ones, it is also an extraordinary atmosphere of the festive mood of Christmas customs and traditions in different countries. In the Orthodox Christmas (January 7) before you open a huge selection of proper rest - things to do at Christmas is a great way to spend the holidays in a splendid mood, going to a ski resort, or relax on the best resorts in the Indian Ocean or the Caribbean islands. We offer you an exotic feel the spirit of Brazil, January - this is the month, which accounts for the peak beach season; conduct sightseeing tours in Scandinavia, family or Andorra, where the temperature is always above zero. Visit to Italy or Spain gives you a great opportunity to get acquainted with historical monuments and ancient cultures. Winter Czech Republic (Karlovy Vary, Dresden), Hungary (Budapest), Poland (Krakow, Warsaw) will leave you unforgettable impressions for its small streets, bright lights, beautiful architecture and interesting Christmas customs.

Beer with an indecent name has been approved for sale

Brewery won the battle in the market by presenting its product, named after the Austrian village of F ** king. According to the newspaper Sun, officials from the European Union initially rejected the brand name F ** king on the grounds that it contains an obscenity. But after the brewery proved that the village of that name actually exists, officials were forced to retreat. The representative of the brewery Stefan Fellenger notes on this subject as follows: "In German, the phrase" light beer "will Helles Beer, we have just patented the name F ** king Hell, that means a light beer from the F ** king. I do not understand why the patent office thinks differently. They've got to be just dirt on his mind. " The village of F ** king is located to the north of Salzburg, near the German border. She did not just fell into the press because of its unusual name. Last year, its mayor, Franz Mayndl complained that Tourists come to the village to steal signs. It seems that now the village, tired of fighting with his popularity, seeks out the opportunity to earn it. Strange name dates back to the VI century, when the village belonged to a noble lord named Focko, and ending in Ing staronemetskom meant the family so and so. Note also that the German pronunciation differs from English. [Source]

In 'Lost world' found a giant rat

In the rainforest of Papua, scientists have found the world's largest rat, and the smallest possum. In the XXI century, new mammal species exhibit very rarely. These findings, made by American and Indonesian scientists are being tested, writes factnews.ru. The animals were found in the forests of the mountains Foya in eastern Papua province in June this year during the expedition. "The giant rat the size is approximately five times more than usual," - says Christopher Helge from Smitovskogo Institute in Washington. "She's not afraid of people and several times came into camp." At the same time found possum scientists call one of the smallest marsupials in the world. In 2006, the expedition in the same area, which is dubbed the "Lost World" because until now there never was people discovered several new species of palms and butterflies. In Papua, there are some of the largest rainforest in the world, although, as elsewhere, they are threatened by illegal logging. In the past year, but scientists say that Foya is not under immediate threat because of its remoteness. "It's nice to know that on Earth there are places so remote that they remain at the mercy of wild nature," - said expedition leader Bruce Beeler. [Source]

British tourist drowned hippo

Canoeing three British tourists to raft on the River Niger, Africa, and overturned a hippopotamus. As a result of collision with an animal boat Englishmen tossed into the air, travelers tumbled into a river. Canoeing suffered so much that 66-year-old Brian Shin, 59-year-old Jeff Rider and 23-year-old Michael Billvorsu had to continue his journey on foot. Five days were chosen British tourists to a nearby village, picking her way through thickets of bamboo and grass taller than a person. They had to leave on the river bank all their gear, except for navigation devices. Five days later the British came to a small village, local residents who brought the hapless tourists into the city Faranah in Guinea, where the British began their journey, reports Ananova. [Source]

Giant rat discovered in Papua New Guinea

A huge rat, a length of almost one meter in diameter was found during the filming of a documentary by the BBC in Papua New Guinea. In the forests of Papua New Guinea found a strange scientist representative of a new species of huge rats, reported the BBC. Found rat has a body length from nose to tail 82 cm specialists who break the program for the BBC, found it during the command of the expedition in the Mount Bosavi, which is located in the southern mountainous part of the country and is an extinct volcano. Initially, scientists have noticed an unprecedented first rat when otsmatrivali footage recorded by a camera with an infrared port. Seeing what has impressive size rat royaschayasya in the grass, the Air Force specialists immediately decided to investigate the animal to determine its form. With a special trap members of the expedition managed to catch a huge rat, weighing one and a half kilograms. Representative of the new species was found at an altitude of one thousand meters. "I have a cat, and so this rat the size of the same", - said one of the members of a scientific expedition. In a rat - a thick layer of silvery fur, which, according to scientists who helped her survive the wet and cold climate that prevails on the tops of the mountains. Scientists believe that this type of rat called the first "Bosavi, found only in the Mount Bosavi. "This is one of the biggest rats in the world. And yet, this is the true rat, looks exactly the same as what we find on city streets, "- said the scientist of the expedition of the BBC.

In Honduras, found chocolate, which is more than 3 thousand years

In Honduras, during excavations archaeologists found the pots, which are more than 3 thousand years, with shokoladopodobnym substance. Archaeologists report that the ancient pots were found in Puerto Enkondido. They contained a substance that was made from the fruit of the cocoa. Scientists believe that it was originally a chocolate drink that is consumed on holidays rich, ie, Chocolate is an indicator of status. And although the first record of the cocoa has an age of 500 years, scientists still believe that he was more than 3 thousand years. [Source]

Papuan sectarians increased harvest by sex

The cult operated in the area of ??the village in the province of Morobe Ioannina. As the representative of the nearby village of mine Roots Brett (Brett Corney), sang a few times and his followers, which moved only in the nude, tried to enter the territory of the mine, but they were not allowed there. As explained by Roots, company policy does not allow people to walk around naked in an area where mining is conducted. The activities of the sect, which operated near Ioannina about four months, soon learned Papuan police, which turned one of the locals. It was decided to arrest the singing, but the roots advised police not to intervene, as the cultists armed with homemade bows and firearms, and can be resisted. Nevertheless, Janina was decided to send 15 police officers who were to hold up singing. Writes the local edition of the Post Courier, arrived in the village, the police surrounded the house sang and demanded that he leave. Realizing that he was in danger, Sang refused to open the door. According to one of the officers, shortly after the leader of the sect pushed out of the house of one of his wives, and, taking advantage of the confusion, ran from the house with his followers, and even one wife, all sects, said the publication had been totally naked. Having covered women not to be shot, Sang ran and hid in the bush. Police officer explained that singing was preceded by the escape gunfire. To arrest and sang his followers in the area of ??Ioannina sent extra police.

An earthquake measuring 5.5 occurred in Honduras

In Honduras, an earthquake of magnitude 5.5, reports the Associated Press. Its epicenter was 90 kilometers north of the capital - the city of Tegucigalpa, the U.S. Geological Survey reported. According to preliminary data, there are no victims, the buildings suffered minor damage. [Source]

In Guatemala, the first in Latin America restaurant aquarium

Taste dishes and surrounded by sharks offers the first restaurant aquarium in Latin America, which opened on Wednesday in Guatemala City. The success of this restaurant's unusual: in the first hours lined up a 3-5-hour queue to one of the 158 tables. At the opening of restaurant "Nais Aquarium" Jose Garces, a lover of marine life, visited the 4.500 people. Jose Garces - the son of Cuban immigrants, who came to Guatemala in 1961. Already in 1974 the restaurant chain owned by Jose "Nais", and now 4 years working on this with his project. When you open a restaurant among the marine life there: "2 sharks, a manta ray, and 38 species of exotic fish in quantity of 600 pieces." But for three weeks awaiting the arrival of 8 more sharks and one stingray-mantle boundary. Children are particularly slow to "cling" to the glass of the largest of the 15 aquariums 150.000 liters of sea water. Encrusted dome can be seen near the carefully selected fish, which are loved by everyone in the animated "Finding Nemo." Of course, most fish species from Guatemala, but some are imported from Hawaii and the Caribbean, from Brazil, Bali, Australia and even from the Fiji Islands and Solomon. A chain of restaurants "Nais" specializes in meat dishes, but a new restaurant, of course, offers fresh fish dishes and seafood. Jose Garces keeps secret the amount of their investments in the restaurant, saying only that the average price meal costs about $ 10 (8 euros) and that the care of aquariums costs 45,000 dollars a month.

On the ruins of the ancient Mayan city will be established tourist park

On Monday, the President of Guatemala Alvaro Colom (Alvaro Colom) announced the creation of a tourist park on the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of El Mirador, reports Reuters. In El Mirador, the largest pyramid, built by the Maya civilization. Its height is 72 meters. Researchers believe that the El Mirador is the largest city of the ancient Maya. Here is the largest Maya construction - complex of Dante, a height of 70 meters. Until now, to get to El Mirador was only possible by helicopter or on a specially equipped car. According to Alvaro Colom, El Mirador at least three times the size of Tikal - the other Mayan city, located in the jungles of the northern province of Guatemala - Peten. The ruins of Tikal attracts a huge number of tourists who make a significant contribution to the economy of Guatemala. Colom hopes that the establishment of the park at El Mirador will help develop the country's economy, which now depends on the poaching and smuggling of narcotics. Maya civilization in Central America there are about two thousand years. Mayans built a large number of stone cities, but in the ninth century AD, suddenly left them. The reasons for the disappearance of the Maya has not yet been clarified. Researchers put forward a number of different hypotheses, ranging from an epidemic of unknown disease and ending with the depletion of natural resources. [Source]

Kite-flying festival in Guatemala

Residents of the Guatemalan town of Santiago Sacatepequez use of kites in order to communicate with the souls of deceased relatives. It is believed that snakes swaying in the wind gives the answers to the questions of living. Associated with this belief colorful festival dedicated to the Day of the Dead, will take place in the second of November. On this day, families and religious communities launch into the air kites constructed of cloth, colored paper, bamboo and wire. Images on snakes tend to be religious or folk character. Their sizes are very different: from very tiny to huge. On snakes often portrayed the motives of folk and religious tales. For the best design kites given a prize. Most often, kites run from urban cemeteries, and even if the participants of the festival can not get an instant answer from our ancestors, the therapeutic effect is still achieved. Day of the Dead - just a happy holiday. Family picnics in cemeteries, as if carrying the day with the dead ancestors. They are assigned a seat at the table - prepare special meals. Many of the sweets for the children styled under the skull, skeletons or coffins. People sing special songs and often arrange colorful carnivals. Kites too often run cemeteries. People, so talking to the ancestors, usually becomes happier. [Source]

In Ghana, the tourists visit the undertakers

In Ghana, there is a workshop for the manufacture of coffins, which has long been considered a sort of tourist attraction. It turns out that in this African nation in the manufacture of coffins taken into account the last wishes of the deceased, to celebrate his profession or unrealized dreams. The workshop, located near the capital Accra, manufactures coffins of various forms of commissioned its customers. This can be a coffin in the shape of an airplane, lion, cucumber, tomato, lobster, snake, Mercedes or a bottle of Coke. The shape of the coffin may reflect what the person was engaged in life. Omar appropriate for a fisherman, a cucumber for a grocer, an airplane for someone who has worked with the airline or whoever was flying a lot. The idea of ??creating such coffins came when one man asked to make a coffin in the shape of an airplane for the deceased old woman to take her to heaven, because the old lady had never before flown. [Source]

Off the coast of Guyana found the Anglo-Soviet treasures

Off the coast of Guyana (the state in the north-eastern South America) treasure hunters have found a vessel of gold, platinum and diamonds. On board there are values ??worth 2.6 billion pounds. If these are real treasures, then find - the largest in monetary terms in the history of sunken treasure seekers, the report said. About finding the remains of a British truck told an American company Sub Sea Research, which specializes in underwater exploration and the rise of the water property, remaining after the wreck. The company did not disclose the name of the ship and place of its discovery. Conventionally, the ship called the Blue Baron ("Blue Baron"). It lies at a depth of 250 meters. As noted in the message transport the valuable cargo out of one of Europe's ports, the destination - the United States. Values ??were intended for delivery in New York and later in the U.S. Treasury in payment of the Lend-Lease. First, the ship went down in the port of one of the South American countries, and there followed in New York, but somewhere at a distance of 40 miles from the coast of Guyana, was sunk by German submarine U-87 in June 1942. It is expected that the rights of the cargo has filed several parties. The company was forced to announce the discovery after the court announced its rights to it. Other side claims have not been presented. Perhaps part of the treasure belongs to Russia, the newspaper notes. Western historians have suggested that if, indeed, on board the Blue Baron are these fantastic treasures, most of them probably was a Soviet, and the rest - the UK, said "Maritime Bulletin".

Vietnam capsized boat with tourists

Along the shores of the Vietnamese city of Danang capsized boat with tourists. The accident that killed at least 8 people, occurred on April 29. Information from local authorities acted very stingy. It turned out that transported tourists fishing boat, which sank in 5 kilometers from the coast. According to unconfirmed reports on the board were at least 25 tourists, mostly Vietnamese. Were there any survivors and the dead aliens is still unknown. Police are investigating the tragedy. [Source]

Perhaps with the new year Vietnam will cancel visa requirements for our tourists

Visa changes (usually in the direction of tightening, complications or more expensive) have covered this summer, several European consulates. However, the less massive areas of possible visa innovation. For example, operators of the Dominican Republic once again reminded of the possibility of entry visas for our tourists. Discussion of this issue has been ongoing for several years, but it does not move from their seats. The main reason, which, according to experts, restrains of the Dominicans - the lack of the consulate in Moscow. In this case, before a visa to enter the Dominican Republic will need to not just open, and perfectly organize the embassy, ??providing high throughput. Otherwise, they are unlikely to cope with the numbers of tourists to the country, which in comparison to last year grew three-fold. But the increased in recent years the volume of tourists to Vietnam, possibly, by contrast, would entail the abolition of visas, according to IP Bank ". According to some reports, the Russian tourists will be able, without unnecessary formalities to enter the country with the future of the New Year. Experts estimate that these initiatives are positive: "No visas will be much more convenient to all operators of direction. And now it's not too difficult, but in high season visas and visa support (so that you get a stamp on arrival in the country) did not always quickly. Often the tourist group had split to Record Documents in parts ". True, observers have noted that the lack of travel documents is unlikely to significantly affect the flow of tourists to Vietnam: the country is already gaining momentum in popularity.

In Ho Chi Minh City airport opens new terminal

August 28 opened a new international airport terminal Ho Chi Minh City Tan Son Nhat. The draft of the new terminal was designed by Japanese architects and designers. Four-terminal double the airport's capacity. The current terminal then will give exclusively under domestic flights, according to sob.korr. Travel.ru. A few years later, and all the Tan Son Nhat Airport will serve only domestic flights. This will be possible after the construction of a new airport in Long Thanh 50 kilometers from the city. First and foremost it could be ready in 2010 and completely he should be ready by 2015. The current Tan Son Nhat airport is surrounded by urban development and has no possibility of expansion. [Source]

Vietnamese national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines to buy 30 aircraft Airbus

Vietnamese National carrier Vietnam Airlines to buy 30 aircraft Airbus. As the representatives of Vietnam Airlines, the company on December 21 this year sign an agreement with Airbus to purchase 10 passenger aircraft A350-900XWB and 20 aircraft A321, reports Reuters. On the basis of catalog prices Airbus, the transaction value can be estimated at 3.8 billion dollars a preliminary agreement to buy Airbus aircraft was signed in early October of this year in Paris during a visit to France, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung. Air Vietnam Airlines fleet comprises 46 aircraft, including 10 Boeing 777-200 aircraft and 23 airliner Airbus A320, A321 and A330. 2015. Vietnam Airlines plans to increase its fleet to 86 aircraft. [Source]

Due to the floods in Vietnam stuck thousands of tourists

New floods in Vietnam have killed 11 more people and paralyzed the movement of road and rail transport. Remnants of typhoon "Paper", which weakened to a tropical depression brought torrential rains to the already flooded areas of central Vietnam. According to the Office for flood control and storm the central regions of the country, floods have killed 24 people, three more are missing. In the historic town of Hoi An water level reached one meter, because of which 500 tourists had to seek shelter on high ground and move around the city by boat. In a southerly direction for about 2,500 foreign tourists can not leave the ancient city of Hue from the fact that rising water has paralyzed traffic on highways and railways. As a result, tourists are forced to stay in hotels. There is no information about whether there is among travelers by Russians. Most seriously affected the central province of Binh Dinh, which flooded more than 800,000 homes and buildings, interrupted telephone service and electricity supply. [Source]

On board the plane found a ton of snakes

Aboard arrived in the Vietnamese airport aircraft discovered about a ton of rare snakes. Writes «ForUm», on Thursday in an airplane, arriving in Hanoi from Bangkok, were found about 60 boxes with runners belonging to protected species. Reptiles have been directed to the nearest center of overexposure. It is assumed that they had to pass through Vietnam in transit. Over the last month is already the second case the detection of snakes at the airport in Hanoi. For the first time live cargo was slightly less than its total weight was 700 kilograms. [Source]

Tourists rush to Vietnam

Activities in Viet Nam drew with each new season, a growing number of tourists. According to the General Department of Statistics of the country's nearly 900 thousand foreigners visited Vietnam in the first months of 2008, which was 15% higher compared to the same period of 2007. This figure includes travelers from China, Thailand, Switzerland and Finland, whose performance has increased by 52%, 34%, 60% and 46% respectively. In order to achieve this success, China has organized festivals and various representations, such as tourism program called "Tourism development in Vietnam in 2008, numerous trade fairs, exhibitions and other events to promote tourism. Vietnam - an absolutely peaceful and safe country, but still have a particularly attractive oriental character and hospitality. Therefore, for tourism development in Vietnam will be improved marketing strategies that increase the level of personnel and social workers, expand tourist facilities with new hotels and entertainment complexes. This year, Viet Nam, according to Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Hoang Tuan Ahn (Hoang Tuan Anh), plans to take about 5 million foreign visitors and tourism revenue reached a record figure of 64 billion VND (about $ 4 billion) . To this end, the authorities intend to bring into the Vietnamese tourism infrastructure only foreign investments of about $ 5.5 billion in addition, by 2010, plans to increase the number of rooms in Vietnamese hotels and 170 thousand tourism sector of Vietnam has all the prerequisites to take a leading place among the countries, most developing in this industry, if we keep the annual increase of 7,5%.

Largest hotel in Vietnam will become `green`

Caravelle Hotel in Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City will undergo a major reconstruction and will be completely environmentally friendly. According to Director General hotel chains Caravelle Martin Davis, the old from the hotel will remain just a concrete shell, and the whole interior will be redone again. For the renovated hotel will be purchased modern furniture, clothes and electronics. The main theme of the renovation will be the environment - Caravelle intended as widely as possible to use "green" and energy efficient technologies. As reported ASIA Travel News, the reconstruction will take two years. Two rooms in a building already converted to the new style, so guests could get acquainted with the future of the hotel. In recent years, the world trend towards the emergence of environmentally friendly hotels that use environmentally friendly energy and natural materials. Recently the magazine Travel + Leisure has compiled a list of best performing hotels in the world. [Source]

Vietnam opens first 6-star hotel

On one of the oldest resorts in Vietnam - Nha-Trang - began construction of the first in Vietnam 6-star hotel. It will be located on a beautiful beach on the island of Hon-Tre. Guests will be offered two luxurious Presidential Villa with framing a class de luxe villas and three super luxe. Types of rooms will be 125 luxury suites and the hotel will be a giant swimming pool and two tennis courts. According to "Tourist Information", a hotel that will become part of the tourist and entertainment complex Vinpearl Land, opened in January 2009. [Source]

Vietnam to build the largest resort complex

Canada's Asian Coast Development Ltd. begin construction of the largest project in the field of tourism in Vietnam, called Ho Tram Strip. A project worth 4.2 billion dollars will be located in the southern province of Baria-Vung Tau. Term of realization of the entire complex is about 10 years, writes prian.ru. The first phase of the resort and entertainment complex will include a five-star hotel, designed for a thousand rooms, golf course and a casino with Las Vegas. Commissioning of the project is scheduled for late 2010. The second stage consists of another hotel, designed by 1,3 thousand rooms, casino, 10 restaurants and nightclubs. Its construction should be completed in spring 2011. [Source]

The longest and highest cable car in the world is in Vietnam

Company Ba Na Cable Car Service Joint Stock Company, building a cable car in the Vietnamese mountains, set two new world records were recorded in the Guinness. The unique transport system is 35 kilometers from Danang, and stretched from the base of Mount Ba Na to the top of the neighboring mountains Vong Nguyet. The highest point of the cable car is located at 1291.81 meters from the sea surface. The company has spent a tidy sum of 17.2 million dollars to this cable car could carry 1500 people per hour, which would increase the influx of tourists in popular area. In 20 of the last century at the summit of Mount Ba Na resort was built by the French. Local mountains are interesting because during the day, while they can survive all four seasons - spring, summer, autumn and winter. A cloud of reach only to the middle of the mountains, leaving them top the whole time in the sun. Previously, visitors had to climb up the mountain on foot, and now they can do it while sitting on comfortable seats, admiring the surrounding beauty from above. The path length is 5,042 meters, and the duration of recovery - 15 minutes. [Source]

Vietnam intends to introduce a visa regime with Russia

Sergey Lavrov, Russian Foreign Minister thanked the Foreign Minister of Vietnam Pham Gia Khiem of the intention to introduce a visa regime for Russian tourists. "We are grateful to the Vietnamese side for the fact that she is considering for a period of introducing visa-free regime for Russian tourists," - Lavrov said at a briefing after talks with his Vietnamese counterpart on Tuesday. He also noted that "Russia and Vietnam attaches importance to developing humanitarian relations: cooperation in education, culture and tourism." [Source]

The new Marriott hotel in Hanoi

In 2012, the hotel chain Marriott International plans to open in Hanoi luxury JW Marriott Hotel with 450 rooms. This is the only hotel near the new National Palace of Congresses (National Convention Center) in the business district of Tu Liem, 7 kilometers west from the center of Hanoi and 22 kilometers south of the airport. According to the plan of city development, when hotel will receive its first guests, it will be surrounded by modern residences, townhouses, office buildings, parks and recreation. All the rooms at JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi are equipped with bath and separate shower, flat screen TV, high speed internet access, safe, mini-bar as well as a set for coffee and tea, said AsiaTravelTips. It specifies the presence of luxury bed linen and bath accessories. The hotel will be restaurants, one of whom will serve as the standard for breakfasts, lunches and dinners, while the second will offer guests the Vietnamese cuisine, as well as a cafe . For relaxation you can use the services of spa-salon, fitness center and outdoor heated swimming pool. The hotel also will have a conference room, fully equipped business center and gift shop. For meetings and social events JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi offers a total area of ??over 2 thousand square meters. According to Marriott International, Vietnam is of great interest to the hoteliers, as a country with a booming economy and attracts large numbers of tourists and business people from around the world. The company already owns two hotels in Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh (Ho Chi Minh) and plans to open in 2013 at the JW Marriott Resort 271 rooms in Da Nang (Danang).

The new hotel opened in Ho Chi Minh City

Hotel chain InterContinental Hotels Group has opened a new hotel Asiana Saigon in the 305 rooms in HCMC (Vietnam). On the occasion of the opening Asiana Saigon offers a standard double room with breakfast costs $ 195, including free health club and swimming pool. Offer is valid until December 31, 2009. All rooms and suites Asiana Saigon have French windows that overlooks the city. Rooms are equipped with the latest technology, and the bathrooms have separate shower with simulated rainfall, reported AsiaTravelTips. Five restaurants and bars will satisfy the most demanding customers. Spa-area with health club and 20-meter outdoor swimming pool will provide an opportunity to relax after a trip or a business day. And from the windows of Club InterContinental, located at the 19 th floor of the hotel, you can see the details of the cityscape. In addition, Asiana Saigon offers excellent conditions for business activities - eight meeting rooms and a huge hall, where you can hold a banquet for 600 guests. Near Asiana Saigon is a building of the first 260 residences InterContinental in Asia - Asiana Saigon Residences. Size lettable apartments ranging from single area of ??78 square meters to 204 square flats square feet with three bedrooms. Both are part of the InterContinental hotel trade and business complex Kumho Asiana Plaza. This area of ??Ho Chi Minh is located just minutes from the main tourist attractions. [Source]

Soon will be held in Vietnam Festival of Culture and Tourism of Japan-Mekong

Events are scheduled from 1 to 5 December in the southern city of Phan Thiet country. It is this information appears on the official website of the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Sports last Friday. At the festival is expected to attended by 300 delegates from Laos, Cambodia, Japan, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. During the festivities will be held trade fairs, exhibitions and performances, which will aim to bring elements of the culture of Japan and other countries in the Mekong region. During the festival will also host a symposium at the ministerial level on the culture of the area. During this event will discuss the measures and ways of interactions in the field of culture and tourism between Japan and the countries along the Mekong River. [Source]

`Disney` build your own resort in Hawaii

Guide Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced plans to build a 800-room boarding house on the west coast of the Hawaiian island of Oahu in a picturesque area, famous for the best resorts. This will be its own first Disney resort. In the future they will be few. The complex will be located in an area of ??21 acres (8.5 hectares).. It will include, as hotel room, and separate houses, the so-called "club villas holiday» (Vacation Club Villas). Estimated date of completion - 2011. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts has a stake in several resort establishments engaged in organizing a club holiday: in Vero Beach and Hilton Head Island. [Source]

When logging is mortally dangerous

Like all Caribbean countries, Haiti annually threatened by hurricanes. But now the hurricane killed more people than ever before. Why? Blame not only the wind and torrential rain. The scales outweighs the problem with the environment. According to environmental experts, deforestation in one of the world's poorest countries is the most obvious reason for such large-scale destruction caused by the welter. Hurricane Jeanne, which killed 3000 people in 2004, with all the drama of proved it. The situation with the most deadly natural disaster has ever know Haiti has not improved. According to a recent government report, since 2008 98% of the forested part of the country was carved out by throwing to their windswept most Haitian towns and villages. Rain streams become rivers, destroying everything in its path. The result: a recent storm Hanna, are not so strong, so consider him a hurricane killed 136 people and flooded 9 out of 10 departments of the country. Preliminary analysis suggests five missing, seven wounded and more than 3000 families homeless. Worker Social Security Alta Jean-Baptiste said that about 10000 people living in temporary shelters, not counting the tens of thousands of evacuees from g.Gonaivy, which was completely flooded. Now, Haiti still partly under water and frozen in anticipation of an impending hurricane Ike, category 4 on a scale Safir-Simpson. Deforestation in Haiti did not begin today. Back in the XVI century, chopped wood. French colonists have destroyed thousands of hectares of virgin forests to fields of sugar cane, cotton and coffee.

Flying over the jungle

Recently, 70 kilometers from Vientiane, in the midst of the Asian emerald jungle, opened a center of extreme entertainment Nam Lik Jungle Fly. This is the first in Laos, a place where you can literally soar like a bird, over the tops of trees. Between 23 platforms located at a height of 37 meters above the ground, stretched out a strong steel ropes, which with a special bandage clings another "Daredevil." The total length of rope is 860 meters long and spans between the platforms reach 180 meters. Complex Nam Lik Jungle Fly covers an area of ??13 hectares, which besides undeveloped metal cableway in the trees, and several sites for mountain trekking, flowing creek, on which it is possible to raft kayaking, and paved trails for horseback riding on elephants. [Source]

Hurricane 'Dean' causes more damage

According to the AP, the devastating impact of Hurricane "Dean" was much stronger than expected: at the moment the wind speed is 230 km / h, and the most hurricanes categorized 4, which by the end of the day may rise to highest fifth. Flooding the streets of the Dominican Republic, Jamaica and Haiti, the hurricane reached the Cayman Islands, where they were evacuated 1,500 visitors. In the near future hurricane come down on the Caribbean coast of Mexico and the U.S.: at the airport in Cancun arranged additional flights for tourists who wish to immediately leave the danger zone. According to recent reports, the hurricane killed about 10 people. (Translated Travel.ru) [source]

Thousands of people died in Haiti

The most powerful thing in the past 200 years, the earthquake broke out at 16:53 on Tuesday, January 12 in Haiti - 7 on the Richter scale. According to media reports the death toll may exceed several thousand people. Destroyed hundreds of homes, including the presidential palace, a hospital, where people are crowded together, ask for help, the headquarters of the UN peacekeeping forces and other buildings. Many of the seriously wounded are sitting on the streets asking for help and looking forward to the doctors a few hours after stroke elements. The squares of thousands of people sang songs calling for a higher power have mercy on them, holding hands. Communication throughout violated, because of what is impossible to get a complete picture of the damage, the widespread lack of electricity and telephone service. The streets crowded with cars, people are afraid to enter the building, fearing the collapse. Many are still under the rubble. The exact number of victims has been established. In the capital, Port-au-Prince a mess and disorder - began pogroms and looting. According to preliminary information on board the cruise ship Royal Caribbean, who came to the port of Haiti, could be Russian tourists. Many countries expressed their readiness to provide humanitarian assistance to Haiti. [Source]

As of today, will operate a visa-free regime between Russia and Venezuela

Russian tour operators are inclined to believe that the abolition of visas will affect the number of Russian tourists opting for independent travel to Venezuela. The agreement between the two governments to waive visa requirements for mutual trips of citizens of both countries was signed in Caracas on November 26 last year. As the report says the Russian Foreign Ministry, "in accordance with the agreement citizens of the Russian Federation and citizens of Venezuela who hold valid passports (except for diplomatic and official) may enter, exit, transit and stay on the territory of the States without visas for 90 days during each six months from the date of first entry. The document also notes that the citizens of the state of one of the parties in arriving at the territory of the other party shall not engage in commercial and employment activities. Russian tour operators predict that the entry into force of the visa-free regime between the two countries would increase Russian tourist flow into Venezuela, but not significantly. Thus, in the "Caribbean Club" "Tourist Information" reported that the flow of tourists to this country in Latin America depends not only on the abolition of visas, but on advertising to promote this trend and the cost of air travel. The interviewee described the agency demand for Venezuela as a "medium", noting that more and more popular among Russian tourists enjoy the combined tours. The company Tour Express clarified that, compared with last winter Venezuelan direction more in demand, mainly Russians are choosing a beach holiday in Venezuela and sightseeing tours.

Russia and Venezuela will conclude a series of agreements, including the abolition of visas

Russia's President Dmitry Medvedev and Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez in Caracas on Wednesday hold talks on the basis of which is planned to sign several documents, including the abolition of visa regime between the two countries. The current two-day official visit to the Russian head of state in Venezuela - the first in more than 150-year period of the Russian-Venezuelan intergovernmental relations, told reporters the Russian presidential aide Sergei Prikhodko on the eve of a Latin American tour, Dmitry Medvedev. In Caracas, he will arrive from Rio de Zheneyro. "For Russia, Venezuela is a strategic, priority partner in Latin America", - stressed Prihodko.Po him, "it is expected that the talks will focus on issues of further intensification of Russian-Venezuelan cooperation in economy, trade, investment, scientific-technical, humanitarian, military and military-technical spheres. " "Much attention will be paid to issues of humanitarian contacts, development of which has recently gained new momentum", - said the aide. He recalled that on October 22-24 in Caracas hosted a series of events during the Days of Russian Culture in Latin America, a visit to Venezuela, Metropolitan of Smolensk and Kaliningrad said Kirilla.Po Prikhodko, the two leaders will discuss cooperation in the context of our cooperation with Latin America In general, interaction with regional economic groups. " Will continue to exchange views on issues of partnership between Russia and Venezuela on the global and regional levels, including within the UN, said Prikhodko.

Venezuela announced a week of `love 'instead of Valentine's Day

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez canceled celebrated on February 14 Valentine's Day and declared a "week of love." He has done so in connection with the Feb. 15 constitutional referendum on the abolition of restrictions on the reelection of the president and other government representatives unlimited number of times. If the results of the referendum is approved amendment to the Constitution, Chavez, whose mandate expires in 2012, will the third time to present its candidature for participation in the upcoming presidential election and, if elected, to retain power until 2019. Fourteen numbers will not have time absolutely anything superfluous. We will prepare for battle "- Chavez said at a rally of supporters in Caracas, which was broadcast on television. "And then we will celebrate a week of love, or even more, up to the carnival. Then I can lie in a hammock and sleep for three days "- added the Venezuelan president. Chavez has called on citizens to be active in the upcoming referendum, during which he supported, he hoped, at least seven million people. According to him, he was defeated during a similar plebiscite in December 2007 because of low turnout. [Source]

Hugo Chavez has expropriated an elite resort

The President of Venezuela nationalized the hotel complex, Hilton, located on the island of Margarita. The complex includes 280 rooms, 154 of the object "timeshare", a large swimming pool, casino and fitness center. The recently held summit of Latin America and Africa. Although the hotel was working under the brand name Hilton, this company has only managed by the object, not being the owner. Currently Hilton assesses the extent to which its interests are affected by the actions of Venezuelan authorities, according to Luxist. Chavez already has experience of nationalization of the hotel: a few years ago in favor of the state was removed object in Caracas, who also worked under the brand name Hilton. And last year, the Venezuelan leader said that tourism is one of the priority sectors of national economy and the sphere of public interest, thus laying the moral foundation for the nationalization of the hotel facilities. [Source]

Budapest Airport waiting for a big change

The operator Hochtief (HTA), the new owner of the airport in Budapest, the ambitious plans to make Budapest Airport Ferihegy (Ferihegy) the most successful airport in Central and Eastern Europe. HTA, operator of six airports around the world (in Athens, Dusseldorf, Hamburg, Sydney, Tirana and now Budapest), will spend more than 261 million on the development of the airport until 2011, and will fulfill all the obligations set out in contracts for privatization. The airport will increase capacity and improve the quality of tourist service, registration, increased security measures, planned development of the terminal T2 and T1. Will be built terminal that combines T2A and T2B, including area (Airside Plaza). Budapest Airport will be developed as an airport-city (Airport City) with car parking, business and shopping centers as well as 4-star hotels and facilities for conferences. [Source]

At the airport in Budapest, the train went

Railway station opened in the Budapest airport. It is located 200 meters from Terminal 1 and is associated with a pedestrian arcade. To the terminals 2A and 2B passengers can get shuttle bus from Terminal 1. Train local lines ply through the airport station to the west station Nyugati 2-3 times per hour on a tattered schedule. The first departure from the airport - in 4.05, the last in 23.53. The first departure from Nyugati railway station at 3.00, the latest in 0.30. Travel time - 22-25 minutes, the ticket price - 300 forints ($ 1.7). At the airport, tickets are on sale at the office Tourinform in Terminal 1, from 9 to 22 hours. At other times you can buy a ticket from the conductor on the train. [Source]

A visa to Hungary: another 7 days, but only with the `ideal 'passports

Dates for issuing visas at the Hungarian consulate were the same: the week against the ten days since it was summer. But, despite these positive developments, tour operators say some difficulties in relations with the embassy. Among the main they are called fault-finding officers for the appearance of foreign passports. If a document dog-eared pages, the owner is likely to be refused permission to enter. "We have themselves learned to draw conclusions at the initial examination of documents tourist, and warned that such passports will not accept a job" - told in one of the companies. In addition, the service of express-visa ", which previously allowed to issue a passport for a few days in Moscow still does not work, according to IP Bank". This, in turn, deprives Hungary "tourist weekend - more and more Russian citizens can not afford to go on a weekend in Europe, but due to long periods of visa they choose other countries. "Several times we had to order a term visas for clients in the Northern capital. In the Hungarian Consulate in St. Petersburg, you can use this service," - say the operators. [Source]

Hungary - actively developing field of congress tourism

Hungary continues to hold the position of one of Europe's leading tourist destination MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Events). In this case, the best time for incentive tours and outdoor activities in the country, and especially in Budapest, is the second quarter. From April to June, the capital stands before visitors in all its glory, and the duration of the program reaches 4-5 days. This was reported by the Head of Office adviser on tourism of Hungary Andrea Szegedi at the last presentation in Moscow, "Hungary as a direction MICE". In the first quarter of the year in Hungary carried out activities of economic orientation, which lasts usually 1-2 days, according to GSS. corr. Travel.ru. In October and November business meetings are held mainly at the base of hotels, and in December it is time for the Christmas balls and receptions. Of the 40 million tourists who visited Hungary in 2006, more than a third were members of MICE-trips. According to the World Tourism Organization, Hungary occupies 20 th place in the world in the number of conferences, and its capital Budapest - 6 th place. As noted by Andrea Szeged, Hungary is famous for its creativity, but it is a prerequisite for a successful incentive program. For example, the Hungarian guests have the opportunity to participate in competitions on tractors or in competition for the preparation of traditional Hungarian dishes, be on time musicians of the orchestra under the direction of renowned conductor.

First easyHotel opens in Budapest

In October 2007, Budget Network easyHotel opens its first hotel in Budapest. EasyHotel Budapest Oktogon will be located on the street Eotvos. Near the hotel tourists will find plenty of cafes and restaurants, a supermarket, which operates 24 hours, according to the website easyhotel.com. The hotel is 57 double rooms with private bathroom, plasma TV, air-conditioned. The cost of accommodation at 29 euros per night. Travelers should be aware that the hotel can not accommodate children under 18. Also, hotel administration has warned that throughout the non-smoking. (Translated Travel.ru) [source]

Hungarian prostitutes will produce checks

In Hungary, started issuing official government work permits to prostitutes. The government has taken such a step to the legalization of the oldest crafts and taxation "priestesses of love" income tax. The new rules allow prostitutes to give customers cash receipts, pay taxes, to make contributions to social insurance services. At the same time, pimping and brothels are prohibited. According to experts, the sex industry brings the Hungarian economy a billion dollars a year, and all the money is in the black revolution. 20 prostitutes have been allowed, and 500 had applied. [Source]

In the Schengen area be allowed to `old` visas

Up to 1 January 2008 to visit the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Malta and other countries that join the Schengen zone from December 21, 2007, will be on the national visa. The new Schengen visa will be introduced only at the beginning of 2008 and probably no earlier than March. In the consular department of the Polish Embassy in Moscow explained that the national visa, which can be obtained before the new year, allows you to stay in Poland up to 90 days and that at the exit from the country's problems for tourists not to be. The visa fee after Poland's accession to the Schengen area will not change, then there will remain within the 35 euros. But Hungary has decided to increase the visa fee for issuing Schengen visas from 35 to 60 euros. Do not yet know whether the changes, the visa fee for a Schengen visa at the embassy and the Czech Republic. The Embassy of Malta also do not yet know how much it will cost you a Schengen visa. To date, the Maltese national visa obtained at the embassy, ??paying 50 dollars, that is, in fact, those same 35 euros. It allows you to stay in the country for 90 days. While not fully understood the situation with the Baltic republics. 8 November, the Estonian Government approved a bill raising the fee for a visa after the country's accession to the Schengen area to 60 euros. Neither Latvia or Lithuania is not officially supported on the cost of future Schengen visas. Thus, before the new year to enter into joining the Schengen countries will be on the "old" national visa and a former money.

Criminals have stolen a European beach

Unidentified attackers hit the Hungarian police to do the impossible, it would seem, crime - they managed to steal a whole beach! It happened just at the moment when the season ended, and the area is fully cleaned and prepared to close for the winter. It is easy to imagine the surprise of workers who arrived on the bank of the river Mindshenti to finish the job. Gone are not only the cabin, sports facilities and concession stands - but also the sand! The fact that Hungary has no outlet to the sea. The few beaches of the country have been created artificially, on the banks of the rivers have been specially imported tons of sand. And the beach at Mindshenti was hidden almost to the base. Due to the fact that the country is literally just joined the Schengen area, to detect traces of the villains will be very difficult - they can go to any country in Europe. I would like to know what they're going to do with the stolen beach [source]

Hungary's largest water park to the hotel to open in the autumn

Opening of an aquapark Aquaworld in Budapest, scheduled for this summer, postponed to October. Water park will be the second-largest such complex in Europe - the first place is a water park in Amsterdam. Aquaworld area was 86 thousand square meters. meters and will accommodate a variety of pools, one of whom - with the waves for surfing, water slides, sauna, fitness room, open beaches, playgrounds and parking. The project also includes construction of four-star Ramada Plaza, which becomes part of the complex. The hotel is 309 rooms, including - 28 junior suites, 8 suites, 2 presidential suites and a conference center. Go to the hotel is planned to attach a house for 48 two-bedroom apartments, which can accommodate families who came to town for a long time [source]

Restored rail links between Russia and Hungary

Russia and Hungary have restored rail service, interrupted by Feb. 5 due to the strike of Hungarian railway workers. According to the press service of Railways. "Recovered running of through-cars Moscow - Budapest, Moscow - Zagreb, Moscow - Belgrade and Moscow - Venice in the train" Tissa "message Moscow-Uzhgorod", - said in a press release. Hungarian railway workers, demanding higher wages, have announced a nationwide strike on February 4. As a result, only a small number of trains in Budapest and its suburbs to follow a schedule. [Source]

Budapest celebrates 25 years of staging the musical 'Cats' a festive carnival

In 1983, the Budapest theater Madach "(Madach Szinhaz) presented his version of the musical" Cats "became the second theater in the world, carries out the direction of world famous show. March 25 this year in the Hungarian capital will celebrate the anniversary of the premiere. On this day at 16.00 at Heroes' Square (Hosok tere) will be musical performances and a parade. The program will be attended by 400 students of the Music Studio Theatre Madach, who will perform excerpts from the musicals of the famous composer Andrew Lloyd Webber. Following the presentation, the performers will return to the theater, where will the carnival. In the evening at the theater will undergo a special program, where viewers will see both old and new musical artists. According to the director of the theater "Madach" Sirtesha Tamas in Hungary has been given over 1300 presentations of the "Cats." Invited to the celebration of Andrew Lloyd Webber, who is still, however, has not confirmed his participation [source]

In Hungary, tourists can try out the wine therapy

The Spa Hotel Andrassy Kuria Hotel, in the famous wine region of Tokaj, Hungary, tourists can try out new services - wine therapy. Wine therapy - treatment and prevention of many diseases is carried out using grape extracts rich in polyphenols - antioxidant similar to vitamin C. Hungary has long been gained worldwide fame as the capital of the spa. This title has been assigned a city in 1934, after being in the 1920's the Hungarian government launched a program to develop the many thermal spas of the country, writes TravelForLife.ru Region Tokai included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, is famous not only for its historical monuments, but also an excellent dessert wine from white grapes, deliberately affected a special fungus, which increases the sugar content. Prepare the Tokaj wine, and now the same way as the Roman times, the legend who planted the first grapevines here. Andrassy Kuria Hotel Wine & Spa - two-storey building, combined with the wineries, "Andrassy" is located in the center Tartsala, on the main thoroughfare of the city. The hotel attracts lovers of wine tourism: you can visit wineries, taste the famous wines, participate in a vintage, visit the winery and get as much information about the winemaking process. [Source]

Budapest hotel Lanchid 19 design one of the best

English-language magazine about tourism «Conde Nast Traveller» included hotels in Budapest «Lanchid 19 design hotel» in the list of the 65 best hotels in the world. Hotel Lanchid 19 design hotel is with its interactive, modern, glass facade - which enlivens the evenings unusual shape - the sole spot of color architectural environment 19. century, at the foot of the Buda Castle. No coincidence that the hotel Lanchid 19 design hotel - the first hotel in Hungary, which could enter into an international network of Design Hotels ™. In the vicinity of Buda Castle Funicular (Budavari Siklo) and Clark Adam Square located hotel is unbeatable panorama of the Chain Bridge (Lanchid), on the Pest bank of the Danube and Castle Hill. The hotel Lanchid 19 no 2 identical rooms, creative solutions, inspired by modern design chairs vorozhat in all rooms solely atmosphere. The form of the hotel staff made an award winning Hungarian fashion designers, trend-following today's fashion. Hotel Lanchid 19 design hotel awaits its guests with 45 rooms and 3 suites. All rooms overlook the Budapest World Heritage UNESCO, on the Pest bank of the Danube and Castle Hill. Address: Budapest, Lanchid u. 19 [source]

Hungary welcomes the Festival of Tokay wines

According to the tradition in recent spring weekend in Hungary, will host a festival of Tokay wines. This year it falls on 24 and 25 May. At the festival will feature all sorts of wines are produced in the historic region of Tokaj. The program - wine tasting, auctions, workshops, and holiday wine collectors, music concerts, performances by dance groups, exhibitions of arts, presentation of folk groups and sports, wrote Podroze.onet.pl. Tokay and the surrounding area are known and recognized throughout the world wine-making region of Hungary. In 2002, the Tokai was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. [Source]

Zoo animal robots opened in Budapest

A traveling exhibition of animals, robots The Robot Zoo opened in the Park "Millennium" (Millenaris Park) in Budapest. Children and adults are invited to make a fascinating journey into the world of nature, recreated through the electronic "creatures." Eight animals robots mimic more than a dozen habits and behavior of animals in their natural habitat. For example, visitors can watch as a chameleon changes color, moved a giant squid or a fly crawling on the ceiling. Among the robots on display, the size of which greatly exceeds the life-size animals and insects - a chameleon, a rhinoceros, a giant squid tentacle with a five-meter and the platypus, as well - fly home, which is the wingspan of three meters, a grasshopper, a bat and a giraffe. The robots are designed so that viewers can see how they work, or other animal organs. Thus, a visit to the exhibition is not only great fun for children but also helps to expand their store of knowledge about wildlife, according to the website of the museum. The exhibition runs until August 20. [Source]