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."

Human remains found in home of 30-year-old Budapest man.
SHOES ON THE DANUBE BANK Holocaust Memorial.

Hungary: Antisemitism as a cultural code

Arkia aircraft Airbus a321neo LR arrives for a welcome ceremony after his landing at Ben Gurion International Airport, near Tel Aviv on November 13, 2018.

Israeli Arkia passenger flight loses contact over Hungary, NATO scrambles fighter jets

Changing the guard at Budapest Castle

Budapest uncovered: Castle caves and thermal spas


Hungarian Jews spark backlash with letter condemning both Gaza war and local Jewish leaders

Over 300 Jews signed an open letter expressing “solidarity with all those involved in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict,” and denouncing the Israeli government.

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

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.

Lior Raz and Melanie Laurent in season five of Fauda.

Wizz Air fights to establish 200 weekly flights from proposed hub in Israel

In the wake of countless international airlines ceasing operations in Israel, Hungarian budget airline Wizz Air is keen on being the first to cement itself in the commercial aviation industry.

 Wizz Air suspends Abu Dhabi operations amid regional instability.

Israel Int'l Olympic Committee member Arad heads to Hungary at request of Orban

Arad’s visit will provide an opportunity to express gratitude for Hungary's support, while also strengthening ties and cooperation critical to the future of Israeli sport on the world stage.

ISRAEL OLYMPIC COMMITTEE Chair Yael Arad continues to strengthen Israel’s sporting ties worldwide.

El Al claims Wizz Air Israeli base could 'hurt Israeli aviation, create competitive inequality'

The airline opposed the establishment of a domestic base of operations in Israel by Wizz Air, in a letter signed by El Al’s CEO and chair of the board.

Wizz Air plane seen on the runway

Israeli man stabs another in brawl at psychedelic music festival in Hungary

The 26-year-old stabbing victim is currently receiving treatment at a hospital in the city of Pécs and is understood to be in stable condition.

Police officers stand guard as people attend The Budapest Pride March in Budapest, Hungary, June 28, 2025. (illustrative)

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.

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel alongside Hungary's Minister for European Union Affairs Janos Boka in Budapest, July 31, 2025.

Budapest mayor says probe of banned Pride march sees him as a 'suspect'

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Hungary's capital city on June 28 as a banned Pride march swelled into a mass anti-government demonstration.

 Budapest's Mayor Gergely Karacsony speaks during a joint demonstration organised by opposition parties during the celebrations of the 65th anniversary of the Hungarian Uprising of 1956, in Budapest, Hungary, October 23, 2021.

Kneecap banned from Hungary ahead of festival over antisemitic, pro-Hamas sentiment

Government spokesperson Zoltan Kovacs said authorities banned the band for three years, claiming that their entry would "seriously threaten national security."

 Mo Chara (Naoise O Caireallain), Moglai Bap (Liam Og O Hannaidh), Rich Peppiatt and DJ Provai of Kneecap attend the 2025 British Academy of Film and Television Awards (BAFTA) at the Royal Festival Hall in the Southbank Centre, London, Britain, February 16, 2025.

Actions, not words: The three European countries that came to Israel's aid after Oct. 7 - analysis

Editor's Notes: With the exception of the United States, every Western ally refused to sell Israel ammunition. Only three unexpected partners filled the gap: Hungary, Serbia, and the Czech Republic.

 ‘I am the only one in Europe today dealing in military munitions with Israel, and that is why I am often criticized by colleagues,’ Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said a few months ago.