The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hungary/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Thu, 11 Jun 2026 05:09:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Hungary | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/hungary/ 32 32 Hungary’s new PM takes oath of office, ending Orban’s 16-year rule https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-new-pm-takes-oath-of-office-ending-orbans-16-year-rule/ Sat, 09 May 2026 15:22:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3819757 Peter Magyar calls for 'regime-change' celebrations as he's sworn in as premier, with his supporters hoping he'll forge closer ties with EU and move away from Russia

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]]> Hungary’s Magyar says ICC-wanted leaders will be detained, despite invite to Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-magyar-says-icc-wanted-leaders-will-be-detained-despite-invite-to-netanyahu/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:34:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806480 PM-elect clarifies he intends to reverse predecessor's move to leave International Criminal Court, affirms that means commitment to arrest those issued warrants

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]]> Hungary’s youth-led revolution is a wake-up call for Israel’s opposition https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-youth-led-revolution-is-a-wake-up-call-for-israels-opposition/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:27:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3802922 As Viktor Orban’s 16-year rule crumbles under economic collapse, Israelis in Budapest see a blueprint for change – but the path in Israel remains far more complex

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]]> Orban’s defeat in Hungary has ripple effect for Trump, US conservatives https://www.timesofisrael.com/orbans-defeat-in-hungary-has-ripple-effect-for-trump-us-conservatives/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:18:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800734 US president is outspoken supporter of Hungarian former PM who used governmental powers to stifle LGBTQ+ rights, crack down on press freedom and undermine the judicial system

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]]> European leaders fete Hungarian opposition’s victory over Orban as win for democracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/european-leaders-fete-hungarian-oppositions-victory-over-orban-as-win-for-democracy/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:14:32 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800701 Spanish, Polish, French and EU leaders hail Peter Magyar's win as boon to European unity; Herzog, Sa'ar, Lapid all congratulate Magyar, but pro-Orban Netanyahu stays mum

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]]> After 16 years in power, Hungary’s Orban concedes defeat to center-right opposition https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-concedes-landmark-defeat-to-center-right-opposition/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:53:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800616 Peter Magyar's pro-EU Tisza party heads for sweeping win that could reshape European dynamics and weaken ties with Putin, Trump and Netanyahu

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]]> Post-Orban Hungary will not expose Israel to more EU pain, though support may ebb https://www.timesofisrael.com/post-orban-hungary-would-not-expose-israel-to-more-eu-pain-though-support-may-ebb/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:59:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3800061 Longtime premier's backing has helped blunt Europe's ire, sparking concerns ahead of center-right rival's win, but his replacement is unlikely to significantly curtail ties with Jerusalem

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]]> Hungarians vote in landmark election closely watched by EU, Russia, US, Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarians-vote-in-landmark-election-closely-watched-by-eu-russia-us-israel/ Sun, 12 Apr 2026 04:00:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799916 Orban, in power since 2010, faces voter discontent over stagnant economy; rival Magyar ahead in polls, but outcome up in the air; Israeli diplomat endorses Orban on X, then deletes post

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]]> Trump likes to back winners. Hungary’s upcoming election will test his clout https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-likes-to-back-winners-hungarys-upcoming-election-will-test-his-clout/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:01:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799520 Using endorsements to reward loyalty, US president has shattered tradition of avoiding overt involvement in politics of other nations; Hungary's vote may show he has less sway than before

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]]> Over 100,000 rally at Budapest megaconcert in call to vote out Hungary’s Orban on Sunday https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-100000-rally-at-budapest-megaconcert-in-call-to-vote-out-hungarys-orban-on-sunday/ Sat, 11 Apr 2026 08:23:54 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3799512 Crowd, largely made up of young people, chants 'Russians go home!'; further 100,000 watch livestream; Péter Magyar seen as most credible challenger yet to Orban’s 16-year grip on power

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]]> Report: Hungary offered Iran intel on Hezbollah pager attack by Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/report-hungary-offered-iran-intel-on-hezbollah-pager-attack-by-israel/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:56:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3797804 Transcript of call two weeks after 2024 operation in Lebanon prompts concern among Western officials over Budapest's ties to Islamic Republic, despite outward pro-Israel stance

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]]> Hungary’s Orbán has long annoyed the European Union. Now some hope he faces defeat https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarys-orban-has-long-annoyed-the-european-union-now-some-hope-he-faces-defeat/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:46:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3796674 Longtime PM has exploited bloc's rules to oppose key moves and extract more funding, leading some to call him a 'Trojan horse'; his opponent in April 12 election wants to mend ties

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]]> Rubio to Hungary’s PM Orban ahead of election: ‘Your success is our success’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/rubio-to-hungarys-pm-orban-ahead-of-election-your-success-is-our-success/ Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:36:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3755603 Top US diplomat's meetings with populist leaders of Hungary and Slovakia come on heels of his call in Munich confab for Europeans to get on board with Trump's immigration agenda

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]]> Hungarian writer whose father hid Jewish roots is awarded Nobel prize in literature https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarian-writer-whose-father-hid-jewish-roots-is-awarded-nobel-prize-in-literature/ Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:27:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3660616 Laszlo Krasznahorkai, 71, given prestigious honor for 'compelling and visionary oeuvre that, in the midst of apocalyptic terror, reaffirms the power of art'

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]]> Hungarian Jews spark backlash with letter condemning Gaza war and local Jewish leaders https://www.timesofisrael.com/hungarian-jews-spark-backlash-with-letter-condemning-gaza-war-and-local-jewish-leaders/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 19:33:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3635008 Online petition signed by hundreds, including prominent figures, decries sidelining of anti-war community members; leadership stays silent and critics call the missive 'hypocrisy'

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