Hungary
Budapest man confesses to illicit use of remains after bones, heart, and human face found in home
The man confessed to the illicit use of human remains, admitting that he was “particularly attracted to human body parts, from which he had prepared food for himself in various ways."
Hungary: Antisemitism as a cultural code
Israeli Arkia passenger flight loses contact over Hungary, NATO scrambles fighter jets
Budapest uncovered: Castle caves and thermal spas
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
