Hungary

Hungarian Lawmaker's Anti-Semitism Opens Old Wounds

Hungarian lawmaker was urged to resign after making a speech in Parliament that was widely criticized as being anti-Semitic.

Hungarian PM: EU Colonialists

Hungary Denounces EU Double Standards and Pledges Independence

Stung by punitive economic measures, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban lashed out at the EU.

Jewish Hungarian Writer Seeks Asylum in Canada

Akos Kertesz: Hungary failed to repent for its crimes during the Holocaust and, therefore, "it will not receive absolution."

Hungary, Romania Head Toward 'E. Europe Winter'

Could last year's Arab Spring have led to an Eastern European Winter? The warning signs may be there, the EU and the US fear.

Hungary And EU Reach Truce

Viktor Orban Promises EU Commission To Modify Legislation

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban promised to modify the controversial legislation that threatened a collision with the EU.

Hungary and EU Playing Chicken

EU Wants Repeal of Bank Law as Price of Credit Line to Budapest

The EU and IMF refuse a credit line to Hungary unless it restores independence to its central bank.

Hungary on a Collision Course

Hungary Goes Its Own Fiscal Way, Rebuffing the EU and IMF

Hungary is trying to rewrite economics and shrugging off advice from the EU and the IMF.

‘Budapest – Europe’s Capital of Anti-Semitism’

The rise of right-wing and anti-Semitic parties heralds a new wave of anti-Semitism that is headquartered in Budapest, Der Spiegel reports.

Alleged Hungarian Nazi War Criminal Sandor Kepiro Dead at 97

Alleged Hungarian Nazi war criminal Sandor Kepiro has died in Budapest at the age of 97.

Nazi Anthem Played During Hungarian Medal Ceremony

German gold medalists Anne Knorr and Debora Nich were clearly unsure what to do when the 'Nazi Anthem' was played at their medal ceremony.

97-Yr-Old Hungarian Acquitted on Nazi War Crimes

A 97-year-old Hungarian man was acquitted on charges of involvement in the Nazi murders of 35 people during World War II.

Hungary and EU Both Back Down, Crisis Averted

What seemed to be a collision in the making between Hungary and the EU has been averted as both sides climb down.

A Goulash of an EU Presidency?

Hungary assumes the EU presidency at a troubled time for the union as well as Hungary's relationship with Brussels.

Budapest’s Oldest Synagogue Reopens

Obuda Synagogue, built in the eighteenth century, officially re-opened in time for Rosh Hashanah.

Hungary: Moving Back to a Fascist Future?

Hungary appears to be moving back to a neo-Nazi future, with 17 percent of young adults voting for the far-right Jobbik party.

Hungarian City Supports Israel Against Flotilla

An official Hungarian delegation brings a petition in support of Israel's counter-terror policy, and the right to defend its citizens.

'Openly Anti-Semitic' Party Gains Power in Hungary

Victory in Hungary for the center-right Fidesz and far-right Jobbik parties. Jobbik is accused of anti-Semitism, racial hate.

Hungarian Jews Demonstrate Against Anti-Semitism

More than 1,000 Hungarian Jews demonstrated in Budapest last week to protest anti-Semitic incidents ahead of national elections set for April 11.