Gov’t Spox Rejects Accusations of Antisemitism, Highlights Fidesz’s Deeds for Jewish Community In response to an op-ed published in Times of Israel accusing the Hungarian government of using the support of Israel as... 2022.01.24.
Jobbik Deputy Mayor of Ózd Resigns After Suspected Nazi Salute Péter Barnabás Farkas resigned from his position as deputy mayor of Ózd after two photos taken of him emerged from... 2021.10.07.
Jobbik Deputy Mayor of Ózd Apologizes for Suspected Nazi Salute Photos Péter Barnabás Farkas, deputy mayor of Ózd who was Jobbik's candidate at the opposition primaries but failed in the first... 2021.10.05.
Opposition Parties Distance Themselves from Jobbik Politician after Controversial Photo Surfaces A photo depicting the deputy mayor of Ózd has recently surfaced, in which the politician of opposition Jobbik is making... 2021.09.27.
Foreign Minister: Hungary Committed to Fighting Anti-Semitism Hungary remains committed to the fight against anti-Semitism, Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said after meeting representatives of American Jewish organisations... 2021.09.24.
Pope Francis Praises Hungarians’ “Ecumenical Spirit, Family Protection, Ecological Awareness” Pope Francis praised the "ecumenical spirit, family protection, and ecological awareness" of Hungarians in an informal discussion with journalists on... 2021.09.16.
Pope Francis Urges Christians and Jews to Unite Against Anti-Semitism Pope Francis urged Christians and Jews to take a united stand against anti-Semitism in Europe at a meeting with the... 2021.09.12.
Jewish Org Mazsihisz: Hungary Has More to Do Against Anti-Semitism Anti-Semitism is present "across the whole of Hungarian society" and "we have something to do against that phenomenon", András Heisler,... 2021.07.21.
Jewish Org Mazsihisz Protests Against New Candidacy of Jobbik’s László Bíró The Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities (Mazsihisz) is protesting against the running of Jobbik's László Bíró at the opposition primaries,... 2021.06.29.
Orbán to World Jewish Congress Head: Hungarian Gov’t Handles Anti-Semitism with Zero Tolerance Prime Minister Viktor Orbán held talks with President of the World Jewish Congress, Ronald S Lauder, in his office on... 2021.06.11.
Orbán-Johnson Meeting: Hungary Aims to Map Out post-Brexit Cooperation with UK Hungary's task in its relationship with the United Kingdom is to establish new forms of cooperation with the country following... 2021.05.28.
FM Szijjártó: Hungary’s CoE Presidency Chance for East-West Dialogue Hungary's coming six-month chairmanship of the Council of Europe's Committee of Ministers will provide an opportunity for restarting dialogue between... 2021.05.22.
Orbán, Morawiecki, Salvini Call for ‘Renaissance of Traditional European Values’ Christian Democrats are currently not properly represented in European politics "so we are making efforts to have their voices heard",... 2021.04.02.
Holocaust Remembrance Day – Orbán: Lessons Learnt from ‘Dark Chapter’ Marking the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán addressed a letter to Ronald S. Lauder, President of the... 2021.01.27.
Israeli Ambassador: Hungary One of the Safest Places for Practicing Jews Hungary is virtually the only place where practicing Jewish people can walk around without having to fear anything, said Yacov... 2020.12.22.
Hungary Now Safest Place in Europe for Jews – Rabbi Köves at the Hungary at First ‘Site’ Conference Hungary is probably the safest place for Jews in Europe at the moment, said Chief Rabbi of the Unified Hungarian... 2020.11.18.
Press: Jewish Org. Mazsihisz Silence Over ‘Anti-semite Opposition Candidate’ Angers PM Orbán Viktor Orbán thinks it is the Federation of Hungarian Jewish Communities (MAZSIHISZ) and personally its president's fault that opposition parties... 2020.10.15.
Hungarian Press Roundup: More Repercussions of the Borsod By-election Pundits across the political spectrum ponder the implications of the joint opposition candidate’s defeat in the Borsod 6 district by-election.... 2020.10.14.
Jewish Leaders Condemn Opposition Politician for Anti-Semitic Statements Several Jewish leaders have slammed László Bíró, a joint candidate of the opposition, for his anti-Semitic and racist statements, pro-government... 2020.09.23.
Hungarian Press Roundup: Pro-Government Comments on German Criticism of Hungary Pro-government outlets suggest that German Social Democrats have a grudge against the Hungarian government. One author believes the crux of... 2020.08.29.
Hungarian Press Roundup: German Ambassador Summoned to Foreign Ministry A pro-government analyst calls the German Cabinet Minister who said antisemitism was rampant in Hungary a serial detractor of Hungary... 2020.08.26.
