Viktor Orban

British Conservatives under fire for defense of ‘anti-Semitic’ Orban government

Even as Orban sends a thank-you note, a rare rebuke emanates from UK Jewish community groups for Theresa May’s party, which has strong record on tackling hatred against Jews

September 25, 2018, 3:27 pm

British Conservatives under fire for defense of ‘anti-Semitic’ Orban government

Even as Orban sends a thank-you note, a rare rebuke emanates from UK Jewish community groups for Theresa May’s party, which has strong record on tackling hatred against Jews

By Robert Philpot

German politician Manfred Weber, the leader of the European People's Party in the European Parliament, delivers a press statement at the European Parliament in Brussels on September 5, 2018 (AFP PHOTO / Emmanuel DUNAND)

September 13, 2018, 11:11 pm

EU’s right torn between desire to shun Hungary and fear of boosting Euroskeptics

European Parliament’s vote to censure Viktor Orban’s government presents the assembly’s dominant center-right bloc with a dilemma ahead of election season

By AFP

Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban delivers his speech at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, eastern France, September 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)

September 12, 2018, 4:32 pm

EU lawmakers move against Hungary over rule of law

Parliament initiates rare procedure that could lead to sanctions against Orban’s government for posing threat to bloc’s democratic values

By LORNE COOK and Pablo Gorondi

Israeli director Amos Gitai attends a photocall for the film, "A Letter to a Friend in Gaza," presented out of competition on September 3, 2018, during the 75th Venice Film Festival, at Venice Lido. (AFP PHOTO / Alberto PIZZOLI)

September 3, 2018, 8:33 pm

Director Amos Gitai accuses government of ‘cozying up to anti-Semites’

At movie premier in Venice, Israeli filmmaker appears to refer to Netanyahu’s friendship with Hungarian leader Orban, says country’s ‘open society’ at risk

By Agencies and TOI staff

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, right, jokes to photographers as he holds an Israeli-made Galil rifle which was presented to him by former Philippine National Police Chief Director General Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa at the turnover-of-command ceremony at the Camp Crame in Quezon city northeast of Manila, April 19, 2018. (Bullit Marquez/AP)

September 2, 2018, 8:33 pm

Philippines president’s visit showcases Netanyahu’s roster of tough-guy pals

Prime minister has good relationship with a list of world leaders seen as authoritarian, among them Russia’s Putin and Hungary’s Orban

By Aron Heller

George Soros, Founder and Chairman of the Open Society Foundation, at a meeting at EU headquarters in Brussels on April 27, 2017. (Olivier Hoslet, Pool Photo via AP)

August 16, 2018, 8:45 pm

Soros foundation to leave Hungary by end of August

Open Society Foundations says move due to ‘repressive’ policies of Orban government, which railed against Jewish billionaire during election campaign

By AFP

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban prays at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City during his visit to Israel on July 20, 2018. (AFP/Menahem Kahana)

July 20, 2018, 1:10 pm

Hungary’s Orban visits Western Wall to wrap up Israel trip

Ending brief, controversial visit, Hungarian prime minister places note in cracks of Jerusalem holy site, learns history of Temple Mount

By AFP and TOI staff

A group of migrants cross the Serbian-Hungarian border near Roszke, southern Hungary, September 10, 2015. (AP/Matthias Schrader)

July 19, 2018, 11:14 pm

EU starts legal action against Hungary for ‘Stop Soros’ migrant law

European Commission also refers Hungary to courts for defying asylum law; Orban’s party says move ‘confirms Brussels favors migration and protecting the Soros organizations’

By Agencies

Israeli protesters hold signs by as people block the road for the convoy of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on July 19, 2018 at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem (AFP PHOTO / GALI TIBBON)

July 19, 2018, 7:22 pm

Livid protesters block Hungarian PM Orban as he leaves Yad Vashem

Demonstrators shout ‘shame on you’ in anger at leader for apparent embrace of anti-Semitic elements, and at Holocaust memorial for hosting him

By TOI staff

President Rivlin, right, hosts Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in his official Jerusalem residence, July 19, 2018 (Avi Kanner)

July 19, 2018, 4:20 pm

In unsubtle dig, Rivlin warns visiting Hungarian PM of ‘neo-facism’

Fascist groups a ‘real danger’ to the free world, president tells Viktor Orban; also praises his support of Israel and efforts to fight anti-Semitism

By Raphael Ahren

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holds a joint press conference with his Hungarian counterpart, Viktor Orban, at the Prime Minister's Office in Jerusalem, on July 19, 2018 (Marc Israel Sellem/POOL)

July 19, 2018, 12:01 pm

In Israel, hard-right Hungarian PM hails himself and Netanyahu as ‘patriots’

Meeting with the premier, Viktor Orban celebrates ‘excellent ties,’ vows ‘zero tolerance’ for anti-Semitism, claims Jew-hatred declining in Eastern Europe while rising in the West

By Raphael Ahren

Minister Ofir Akunis, right, greets Viktor Orban, center, and his wife Aniko Levai at Ben-Gurion Airport on July 18, 2018. (Foreign Ministry)

July 18, 2018, 7:42 pm

In rare move, Foreign Ministry fetes Hungary’s Orban as he arrives in Israel

Ministry touts visit as promoting bilateral ties, hails prime minister for combating anti-Semitism despite criticism over his praise for Nazi-era leader and anti-Soros campaign

By TOI staff

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) and his Hungarian counterpart Viktor Orban give a joint press conference at the parliament in Budapest, Hungary, on July 18, 2017 (AFP PHOTO / HUNGARIAN PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE AND POOL / KAROLY ARVAI)

July 18, 2018, 5:49 pm

‘Shame!’ Opposition MKs cry foul as Hungarian PM visits

Lawmakers protest Israel trip by Viktor Orban, who has praised a former Nazi ally and launched a campaign against George Soros

By TOI staff

Illustrative: Gazans load balloons with flammable material to be flown toward Israel, at the Israel-Gaza border in al-Bureij, central Gaza Strip on June 14, 2018. (AFP/Mahmud Hams)

July 18, 2018, 4:44 pm

Get better soon, or else: 8 things to know for July 18

Israel is doing its best to show Gaza it’s ready to go to war over arson kites and balloons, justified or not; and critics zero in on Netanyahu’s ties with Orban, Trump

By Joshua Davidovich

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) hold a Rubik's Cube at the Hungary-Israel Business Forum in Budapest, Hungary, on July 19, 2017. (Haim Zach/GPO/Flash90)

July 18, 2018, 7:17 am

Hungary’s controversial Orban to begin two-day Israel visit Wednesday

Hungarian PM will visit Yad Vashem and Western Wall, as well as meet with Netanyahu in a sign of burgeoning ties between the two leaders

By TOI staff