Hungary

Budapest Orthodox Jewish women host 'Kosher & Chic' fashion show to redefine modest style

The models at the fashion show, held in a modern synagogue that also serves as a cultural center, were not professionals but members of one of Budapest’s growing Orthodox communities.

A member of the Orthodox Jewish community presents a creation by Hungarian designer Hajnalka Forizs during the "Kosher & Chic" fashion show in Budapest, Hungary, November 8, 2026.
Congregants dance outside the historic Wagon Drivers' Synagogue in Budapest, Hungary, October 22, 2026.

'The future of Hungarian Jewry’: Budapest opens synagogue run entirely by teens

President Herzog welcomed by Hungarian President Baka in Budapest on October 20, 2026.

Hungary pledges stable ties with Israel as Herzog meets President Baka, PM Magyar in Budapest

President of Israel Isaac Herzog attends the Israel Police President’s Outstanding Officers Ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, September 6, 2026.

Herzog to travel to Hungary, meet with PM Magyar, at Netanyahu's request


How Israel's pager operation shattered Nasrallah’s aura of invincibility - opinion

Two years later, Hezbollah can buy devices, change intermediaries, and rebuild parts of its network. It cannot turn the clock back to before the first ring.

 SUPPORTERS OF Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah carry pictures of him as they gather in Sidon, following his killing in an Israeli airstrike, last month, labeled by ‘The New York Times’ as an ‘escalation.’

What three cultural giants can teach us about finding common ground - opinion

In a divided world, great culture can bring people together without asking them to share politics, faith, or history.

 American singer Dolly Parton poses on stage during a press conference to launch her new album, in London, Britain, June 29, 2023.

Budapest Jewish community reopens, rededicates 100-year-old historic Rákospalota synagogue

The building, originally constructed exactly one hundred years ago, has been restored to its original purpose after decades of serving as a book warehouse and storage facility.

The rededication of Budapest's century-old Rákospalota synagogue.

Zelensky seeks stronger trade, security links through Carpathian Eight

The Carpathian Eight aims to reinforce regional trade and security cooperation after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and other participants at the first-time Carpathian Eight Summit meeting, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Ivano-Frankivsk region, Ukraine, September 18, 2026.

Hungary expels 10 Russian diplomats, foreign minister says in major break from Viktor Orban era

"(Those expelled) were engaged in activities in Hungary that are unacceptable for diplomats under the Vienna Convention," Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orban said in a statement.

Hungary's Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Orban (R) looks at German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul as she speaks during a joint press conference after talks in Berlin, on June 10, 2026.

Drunk pilot arrested in Hungary after stealing plane, flying towards nuclear plant, crash-landing

The plant in question experienced an accident in 2003 involving the cleaning of fuel assemblies in the storage pool near the reactor.

A Hungarian Cessna 172 crashed in a field after being stolen by a drunk pilot, August 29, 2026.

Hungarian Gripen fighter jet crashes near Szolnok as pilot safely ejects, PM Magyar says

The cause of the accident remains unclear, and Magyar said there were no injuries or casualties. He added that no civilian infrastructure was harmed.

Gripen JAS 39 fighter aircraft of the Hungarian Air Force release trails of Hungary's national colours as they fly over the parliament building during a ceremony marking the country's national day attended by guests and ambassadors accredited to Hungary on August 20, 2026, in Budapest.

Hungarian champions in talks to sign Maccabi Haifa's Peter Agba

As Ljubljana talks cool, Gyor enters the race for Peter Agba to help Maccabi Haifa solve its foreign player limit before Thursday.

Peter Agba, Maccabi Haifa player.

At least 10 injured, 12 killed after Polish bus overturned into ditch in Hungary

"My sincere condolences to the families of the victims. I am grateful to everyone who took part in the rescue efforts," Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar wrote. 

Cars are driving on the M3 motorway on March 6, 2025, close to Budapest.

Europe’s summer heatwave reveals Ice Age mammoth bones, sunken Nazi relics in receding Danube River

Near Opatovac, Croatia,receding water levels have also begun to reveal a shows the wreckage of the Hungarian cargo ship Fulton which sunk in the Danube in 1937 while transporting coal.

A drone view shows people swimming near a sunken German warship from World War II, exposed due to low Danube River levels caused by drought and extreme heat, in Prahovo, Serbia, July 30, 2026.