Hungary

Workers: Arabs Promoted 'Palestine' on Ministry's Shekel

An Environment Ministry "roots trip” to Hungary workers turned into a propaganda coup for two Arabs on the trip, Jewish witnesses said

Hungary Signs New Holocaust Survivor Reparation Deal

Hungary announces deal with US-based Holocaust restitution organization on reparations for Hungarian Holocaust survivors.

Hungary Charges top Nazi War Crimes Suspect, 98

Hungary charges 98-year-old top Nazi war crimes suspect over brutal role in deportation of some 12,000 Jews to death camps.

Budapest Mayor to Review Naming of Street After Anti-Semite

Mayor of Budapest orders a review of a decision to name a street after an "openly anti-Semitic" author.

Europe Parliament Head Says 'Counting Jews' Line a Misquote

European Parliament head demands newspaper clarify how it misquoted him as saying "Hungary wants to count the Jews.”

Player Barred Over Being 'Covered Head to Toe in Nazi Tattoos'

A Hungarian martial arts fighter banned from Prague tournament for being “covered from head to toe in Nazi tattoos.”

Head of Hungarian Jewish Community Ousted

The head of Hungary's top organization representing Jewish communities resigned on Sunday after losing a vote of confidence.

Hungary: Anti-Semitic Abusers Given Prison Sentences

Budapest court hands down prison sentences to three men who verbally abused visitors to the World Jewish Congress.

Lauder Re-Elected World Jewish Congress Head

World Jewish Congress president Ronald Lauder has been re-elected unopposed for a second 4-year term at Hungary conference.

Minister Shalom: Add Hizbullah to EU Terror List

Water and Energy Minister Silvan Shalom speaks at WJC plenary, calls for tougher punishment for anti-Semitism.

WJC President: Hungarian Jews Considering Leaving

World Jewish Congress Ronald S. Lauder warns that rising anti-Semitism in Hungary is causing local Jews to consider leaving.

Hungarian PM Promises 'Zero Tolerance' for Anti-Semitism

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban tells WJC that anti-Semitism is"unacceptable and intolerable".

Wold Jewish Congress to Combat Neo-Nazism at Annual Assembly

The World Jewish Congress will kickstart its annual assembly on Sunday to discuss alarming rise of neo-Nazi political parties.

Hungary: Head of Rights Group Victim of Anti-Semitic Assault

The head of a Hungarian minority rights group named after Raoul Wallenbeg was assaulted by anti-Semitic football fans.

Slovakia Paves the Way for Extradition of Hungarian Nazi

A Slovak court has paved the way for the extradition of Laszlo Csatary from Hungary to Slovakia.

Hungarian Extremists Stage 'Anti-Zionist' Revenge Rally

Far-right Jobbik party called for an “anti-Zionist” demonstration to be held on eve of World Jewish Congress General Assembly.

Budapest Bans 'Give Gas' Rally Amid Outrage

An anti-Semitic demonstration that was planned for the same day as a Holocaust memorial march was banned in Hungary.

Racist Hungarian Journalist Returns State Prize

A Hungarian television presenter, known for his anti-Semitic remarks, has handed back a prestigious state award after public outcry.

Hungary Asks Anti-Semitic Journalist to Return Award

Hungary has asked a journalist who made anti-Semitic remarks to return an award he had been decorated with.

Israel Asks Hungary to Withdraw Award to Anti-Semitic Journalist

Israel has asked Hungary to withdraw a state journalism award given to a TV presenter who made derogatory remarks about Jews.

In Solidarity, World Jewish Congress to Meet in Hungary

World Jewish Congress to hold annual assembly in Budapest to show solidarity with Hungarian Jews facing "exceptionally strong" anti-Semitism

Israeli Tourists Rescued from Stranded Bus in Europe

A bus carrying Israeli tourists was reported stuck on the highway between Austria and Hungary because of a snowstorm in the area.

Neo-Nazi Parties Threaten to 'Upend European Parliament'

Anti-Defamation League urges United States Congress to mobilize a united voice against the return of political anti-Semitism.

Hungarian Court Annuls Religious Recognition Law

Hungary annuls part of a controversial law that ended official recognition and state funding for scores of religious communities.

Hungarian Jewish Group Urges Ban on Hitler-Ally Street Names

Hungarian Jewish organization calls for ban on naming of public areas after country's wartime leader and ally of Adolf Hitler.

Hungarian Holocaust Denier Ordered to Visit Auschwitz

Court orders first Hungarian convicted under a Holocaust denial law to visit Auschwitz or Yad Vashem.

Europe’s 'Democratic Conscience' Votes In Neo-Nazi Party Member

Council of Europe set to approve nomination of Hungarian neo-Nazi to its Committee on Equality and Non-Discrimination.

Council of Europe Considering Ban on Neo-Nazi MPs

Council of Europe is considering banning extreme-right members if they are affiliated with “neo-Nazi, racist and anti-Semitic" parties.

Hungarian Lawmaker Planning Speaking Tour on ‘Zionist Threat’

A lawmaker from the blatantly anti-Semitic Hungarian Jobbik Party is planning to begin a lecture tour regarding the “Zionist threat.”

Slovak Police Find Key Witness in Trial of Nazi War Criminal

Slovak police have found a key witness in the case of suspected Nazi war criminal Laszlo Csatary, Hungarian media reported.

Probe over Hungarian MP's 'Jewish List' Dropped

Jewish groups expressed "disappointment" after prosecutors dropped probe against far-right MP.

Hungary: Referendum on Naming Park After Hitler Ally Fails

Residents of a small Hungarian town have failed to stop a park from taking on the name of the country's Nazi-allied wartime leader.

Hungarian Jews Cautiously Welcome Holocaust Pension Hike

Hungarian Jews welcome pension hike for Holocaust survivors, but say government needs to do more to combat anti-Semitism.

ADL Welcomes Hungary's Actions to Penalize Hate Speech

ADL welcomes Hungarian government's approval of an amendment to hold MPs accountable for hateful remarks.

Hungarian Airline Begins New Low-Cost Route to Tel-Aviv

The Hungarian airline Wizz Air began operating low-cost flights from Budapest to Tel Aviv.

Hungarian MP Burns Israeli Flag

Independent MP briefly detained for questioning after burning flag in Budapest protest.

Hungarian PM Vows to Protect Jews, Fails to 'Quarantine' Jobbik

Hungarian Prime Minister vowed to defend country's Jews from anti-Semitism after a far-right MP made anti-Jewish remarks in parliament.

Thousands Rally Against Anti-Semitism in Budapest

Several thousand people attended a rally in Hungary to protest anti-Jewish and anti-Israeli remarks by far-right politicians.

Neo-Nazi Hungarian Deputy Calls for Resignation of 'Israeli' MP

Outrage over anti-Semitic remarks in Hungarian parliament continued unabated, with Jobbik deputy calling for resignation of 'Israeli' MP.

Hungary Condemns MP Over 'Jewish List' Remarks

Hungarian government condemns the remarks made by a far-right MP to compile a list of residents "of Jewish origin."

Neo-Nazi Hungarian Lawmaker Calls for 'Jewish List'

A far-right Hungarian lawmaker released a statement saying that a list should be compiled of all Jewish members of parliament and government

Hungary Condemns Burning of Israeli Flags Outside Synagogue

Hungary's Foreign Ministry condemned the "desecration of an Israeli flag" outside of Budapest’s main synagogue by Jobbik party supporters.

American Poet Turns Down Hungarian Award

Lawrence Ferlinghetti turns down literary award partly funded by the Hungarian government due to concerns about human rights.

Most-Wanted Nazi was Sentenced to Prison and Escaped

New evidence indicates that Laszlo Csatary was sent to prison for 20 years in 1945, but inexplicably managed to escape.

After Discovering Jewish Origin, Hungarian Neo-Nazi Meets Rabbi

After being ousted from far-right Hungarian Jobbik party over his Jewish roots, Csanad Szegedi has reconciled to meet with orthodox rabbi.

Hungarian Lawmaker Forced to Resign After Revealing Jewish Roots

Hungarian lawmaker from the far-right Jobbik party resigned after he had tried to cover up his Jewish ancestry for as long as two years.

Romania Remains In Muddle

Impeachment Referendum Falls Short In Romania; Basescu Survives

The attempt by Romanian Premier Victor Ponta to impeach President Trajan Basescu failed to get the required voter turnout.

Slovakia's Jews Call to Extradite Nazi War Criminal

Slovakia's Jewish community calls for Laszlo Csatary, who was detained in Hungary, to stand trial on Slovak soil.

Hungarian Website Offers Reward for Info on Anti-Nazi Protestors

Hungarian police are investigating a far-right website that has offered to provide a reward for information on anti-Nazi protesters.

57 Jewish Graves Desecrated in Hungary

Unnamed vandals have desecrated 57 graves in a Jewish cemetery some 200 miles southwest of Budapest.

PM Meets with Hungarian President On Anti-Semitism

PM Binyamin Netanyahu met in Jerusalem with Hungarian President Janos Ader to discuss anti-Semitism in Hungary and regional issues.

Extreme Right Hungarian Leader Challenges Chabad Rabbi to Debate

Leader of extreme right Hungarian political party challenged head of the Hungarian Jewish Congregation, to a public debate on anti-Semitism.

Hungarian Anti-Semitic Deputy Admits Jewish Roots

A leader of Hungary's extreme-right Jobbik party, known for its anti-Semitic rhetoric, has admitted having Jewish origins.

US Lawmakers Call on Hungarian PM to Denounce Anti-Semitism

Members of U.S. Congress called on Hungarian Prime Minister to stand up against anti-Semitic remarks of far-right political party Jobbik.

Rivlin Disinvites Hungarian Counterpart

Laszlo Kover participated in ceremony honoring a fascist ideologue. He was to take part in a ceremony honoring Raoul Wallenberg in July.

Wiesel Returns Hungarian Government Award

Nobel laureate Elie Wiesel returns Hungarian government award after top officials in Budapest attend a ceremony for a Nazi sympathizer.

70-Year-Old Jew Beaten in Budapest

70-year-old Jewish man was brutally beaten last week on the streets of Budapest, near the local synagogue.

Solidarity Protesters Support Former Budapest Chief Rabbi

At least 120 protesters wore the yellow star over the weekend in Budapest in solidarity with former Chief Rabbi Joseph Schweitzer, age 90.

Hungarian Jews Protest Verbal Attack Against Rabbi

About 120 Hungarians wearing yellow stars inscribed with the word “Jude” protested against the rising rate of anti-Semitism in the country.

Hungarian Jewish Actor Sues Over 'Filthy' Jew Recording

The Hungarian Jewish Faith alliance filed an official complaint on Tuesday on behalf of a renowned Hungarian Jewish actor.