Hungary

Hungary changed from antisemitic to center for Jewish life, senior rabbi tells 'Post' - interview

With greater access to Kosher food, more Mikvahs, more synagogues, and less antisemitism, Jewish life has improved greatly in just five years, but Jewish leaders warn about complacency.

People attend the first anniversary commemoration paying tribute to victims of Hamas' October 7, 2023 attacks on Israel, at the Great Synagogue in Brussels, on October 7, 2024.
Rabbi Tamas Vero plays the Jewish shofar during the annual "March of the Living" to commemorate victims of the Holocaust, in Budapest, Hungary, May 5, 2024

Hungarian textbooks portray Jews positively, contain unbiased coverage of Holocaust - IMPACT-se

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivers the State of the European Union address to the European Parliament, in Strasbourg, France, September 10, 2025

Restoring democracy in Venezuela must respect its people's will, EU countries say

Hungarian EU Affairs Minister and Envoy for Combating Antisemitism János Bóka. He says EU states would need to work together to counter rising antisemitism.

Defending Jewish communities is part of fight for Europe’s soul, Hungarian EU minister tells ‘Post’


EU leaders agree on joint borrowing to fund Ukraine, set aside plan to use Russian frozen assets

The leaders also gave the European Commission a mandate to continue work on a so-called reparations loan based on Russian immobilized assets, but that option proved unworkable for now.

UKRAINIAN PRESIDENT Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks with European Council President Antonio Costa as they attend a European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, December 18, 2025.

Hungary: How politics and familiarity can make culture more open to Jews - interview

Association of Hungarian Jewish Communities (EMIH) public relations director Jonatan Megyeri defended Hungarian PM Viktor Orban's record of supporting the country's Jews.

 (L to R): Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu andHungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban (illustration).

Hungary denies report PM Viktor Orban plans to introduce presidential system

Hungary's government spokesman denied a media report that Prime Minister Orban was planning to introduce a presidential system.

 L to R: Hungarian Prime Minister Victor Orban, Orban's senior advisor and Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Relations of Hungary Zoltan Kovacs.

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.

Rabbi Shmuel Raskin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Israel's national curling team delivers best-ever Deaflympics showing in Tokyo

Israel's curling team is fighting for a historic playoff spot at the European Championships. Despite losses, they feel they're "moving in the right direction" toward their goal.

THE ISRAELI delegation celebrated a historic performance at the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo, highlighted by the country’s first-ever silver medal.

Israel’s curling team aims for historic playoff spot at European Championships

The privilege of representing Israel on the international stage, especially during such a challenging period, is a great responsibility and a source of pride. We are fighting for our country.

Israel national curling team  is participating this week at the European Curling Championships in Finland.

US grants Hungary exemption on Russia sanctions after warm Trump-Orban meeting

The exemption will last for one year and includes a Hungarian commitment to buy US liquefied natural gas with contracts valued at $600 million.

US President Donald Trump hosts a bilateral lunch with Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban at the White House in Washington, DC November 7, 2025.

Hungary withdraws scholarship from Jordanian student who interrupted Israeli professor

Hungary's Culture and Innovation Minister Balázs Hankó initiated the withdrawal of the scholarship and stated that "Hungary is not only an ally, but also a friend of Israel."

A student wear a Keffiyeh on campus. Ilustrative.

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.

Balazs HANKO for Hungary during the meeting of Minister of the European Union for Education Youth Culture and Sport in the European Council in Brussels in Belgium on 12th of May 2025.

High-status seventh-century Avar warrior grave uncovered at Aba-Székesfehérvár border in Hungary

Volunteers from the Szent István Király Museum crafted a bespoke wooden crate to safely extract a fragile sabre, an exceptionally rare Avar weapon.

Grave. Illustration.

Kenyan plane carrying Hungarian and German tourists crashes, 11 killed

The plane was carrying eight Hungarians and two Germans. "Sadly, there are no survivors," Mombasa Air Safari said in a statement.

Security officials secure the wreckage of the aircraft 5Y-CCA operated by Mombasa Air Services, which crashed on its way from Diani to Kichwa Tembo, at the Tsimba Golini area in Kwale County, Kenya, October 28, 2025