Hungary
On this day: Armistice agreement to end World War I signed
The armistice was signed in a railway carriage in the Forest of Compiègne outside Paris; it silenced the guns within hours of its ratification.
Hungary detains Viktor Orban's brother in people-smuggling probe, PM says
Hanukkah 2026: The new top Israeli destinations
Budapest Orthodox Jewish women host 'Kosher & Chic' fashion show to redefine modest style
'The future of Hungarian Jewry’: Budapest opens synagogue run entirely by teens
The officer holders, board leaders, and event organizers are all local teens. The “oldest” regular worshiper at the sanctuary is youth community emissary Rabbi Tzami Bassman, who is in his early 30s.
Hungary pledges stable ties with Israel as Herzog meets President Baka, PM Magyar in Budapest
“Hungary has been a friend and an ally on this long and difficult path,” Israeli President Isaac Herzog said. It has a “clear and unequivocal policy of zero tolerance for antisemitism."
Herzog to travel to Hungary, meet with PM Magyar, at Netanyahu's request
This trip will be the first visit to Hungary by a senior Israeli official since Magyar took over the prime ministership from Viktor Orbán in April.
How Israel's pager operation shattered Nasrallah’s aura of invincibility - opinion
Two years later, Hezbollah can buy devices, change intermediaries, and rebuild parts of its network. It cannot turn the clock back to before the first ring.
What three cultural giants can teach us about finding common ground - opinion
In a divided world, great culture can bring people together without asking them to share politics, faith, or history.
Budapest Jewish community reopens, rededicates 100-year-old historic Rákospalota synagogue
The building, originally constructed exactly one hundred years ago, has been restored to its original purpose after decades of serving as a book warehouse and storage facility.
Zelensky seeks stronger trade, security links through Carpathian Eight
The Carpathian Eight aims to reinforce regional trade and security cooperation after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, foreign minister says in major break from Viktor Orban era
"(Those expelled) were engaged in activities in Hungary that are unacceptable for diplomats under the Vienna Convention," Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban said in a statement.
Drunk pilot arrested in Hungary after stealing plane, flying towards nuclear plant, crash-landing
The plant in question experienced an accident in 2003 involving the cleaning of fuel assemblies in the storage pool near the reactor.
Hungarian Gripen fighter jet crashes near Szolnok as pilot safely ejects, PM Magyar says
The cause of the accident remains unclear, and Magyar said there were no injuries or casualties. He added that no civilian infrastructure was harmed.
