Budapest
Soaking in Budapest: Thermal tradition, Jewish legacy, and a city reborn after dark
Long before domes, synagogues, and ruin bars, there were springs. Budapest sits on more than 120 natural thermal sources. Romans channeled them. Later rulers built over them.
Terrorist released in Schalit, Oct. 7 hostage deals to give Hungary, Spain talks
Israeli chess player expected a forfeit, her Iranian opponent showed up
Budapest: Spa hotel, Jewish heritage, and Danube nights
Prime Minister Netanyahu's son speaks at Hungary's CPAC conference, praises PM Orban
On stage, Netanyahu did not hold back in praising his hosts. “We are deeply grateful for the friendship and support of Prime Minister Orban and Hungary. We have no better friends in Europe,” he said.
Budapest becomes unexpected haven for Israelis as post–Oct. 7 migration surges
Graffiti is a common sight in some alleys of Budapest, but in the Jewish Quarter, visitors may also unexpectedly spot memorial stickers for fallen IDF soldiers and October 7 massacre victims.
Herzl’s city, their future: Jewish teens renewed Zionist covenant in Budapest
Jewish youth from over 30 countries gather in Budapest to draft a new Zionist charter, preparing for future leadership.
Budapest police says 31-year-old woman wore a wig, posed as charity worker to kidnap newborn
"I can't have children, so I stole the newborn, but i already regret it," the suspect told investigators.
Hungary to revoke scholarship of pro-Palestinian student who disrupted Israeli lecturer
Eötvös Loránd University was "deeply shocked" after a student disrupted a lecture by Israeli historian Alexander Yakobson.
Back to Budapest: A mixed experience
Before the Holocaust, 24% of Budapest’s population had been Jewish. Today, there are some 100,000 Hungarian Jews.
Druze teens bring their story from Majdal Shams to Budapest through soccer
About 30 Druze teens from Majdal Shams, survivors of a Hezbollah rocket attack, will train and share their story in Hungary.
Fauda will not film in Marseille due to 'security issues'
Fauda's fifth season will film in Budapest instead of Marseille due to security concerns. The new season will air in 2026.
Deputy FM Sharren Haskel strengthens ties with Hungary in diplomatic visit
“Hungary and Israel are building a strategic partnership based on shared values, mutual interests and deep ties,” Hungary's European Union Affairs Minister Janos Boka said.
The fashion chain that Israelis love has finally arrived in Budapest
Primark opened its first branch in Hungary, in the Arena Plaza mall in Budapest. The store covers an area of 3,100 m² and offers fashion, accessories, home design, and beauty products.
