Hungary

Hungary's Prime Minister Orban concedes election, congratulates Magyar on victory

Preliminary results, with 53.45% of votes counted, projected Magyar's Tisza party winning 136 seats in Hungary's 199-member parliament, compared with 56 seats for Orban's Fidesz.

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban emerges after filling in his ballot at a polling station in Hungarian parliamentary elections on April 12, 2026 in Budapest, Hungary.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban talks to journalists after casting his vote during the Hungarian parliamentary election in Budapest, Hungary, April 12, 2026.

Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US

Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto speaks during an election campaign rally in Gyor, Hungary, March 27, 2026.

Hungary offered to help Iran following Hezbollah pager explosions - report

More than 150 playable pinball and video machines are lovingly cared for at Flippermúzeum.

Budapest: Spa hotel, Jewish heritage, and Danube nights


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

Israel, Hungary join forces to combat rising antisemitism in Europe, Diaspora Ministry announces

Israel's Minister Amichai Chikli and Hungary's Minister János Bóka met Monday to discuss rising rates of antisemitism across Europe.

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli and Hungarian Minister Minister János Bóka meet to discuss European antisemitism, Oct. 2025

Israeli FM Gideon Sa'ar: Palestinian Authority 'never stopped' terror stipends, just changed method

Gideon Sa’ar condemns the Palestinian Authority's continued payments to terrorists, calling on Europe to follow Hungary's example and demand accountability.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar holds a press conference with his Hungarian counterpart Péter Szijjártó in Budapest, October 27, 2025

Who is Omri Miran, the Hungarian-Israeli hostage finally returning to his wife and daughters?

The father-of-two was abducted in front of his family from Kibbutz Nahal Oz after terrorists livestreamed the family for three hours.

Omri Miran

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.

THE WRITER and some of her family outside the synagogue, at the same spot where her parents stood after their wedding in December 1947.

Israel, Hungary sign agreement to further cooperation in space-related fields

"The agreement we have signed constitutes a significant milestone in Israel-Hungary relations," Innovation, Science, and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel said.

Innovation, Science and Technology Minister Gila Gamliel and Hungary’s National Economy Minister, Márton Nagy, signing an agreement to further cooperation in the field of space, September 16, 2025.

Hungary rejects European anti-Israel sentiments after foreign minister meets with Israeli official

As many European nations turn their backs on Israel, Hungary remains a proud ally and refuses to bow to international pressure.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar and Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto arrive to a joint news conference in Budapest, Hungary, September 8, 2025

Israel's soccer team loses 5-4 to Italy in close-fought FIFA World Cup qualifier

Israel scored four goals but fell to Italy in a nine-goal clash in Hungary. The defeat drops Israel to third, with crucial matches vs. Norway and Italy ahead.

Israel's Manor Solomon in action with Italy's Riccardo Orsolini, World Cup qualifying in Hungary's Debrecen, September 8, 2025.

Netanyahu backs EU rollout of tool to track online antisemitism

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports expanding Hungary’s AI tool to track antisemitic hate online across Europe, warning it directly impacts Israel’s security.

President of Hungary’s Action and Protection Foundation (TEV) Kálmán Szalai (L) and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (R).