Hungary
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Hungary, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Bank of America Sees the Dollar Rebounding Against the Shekel
Bank of America says the dollar could gain about 5% against the shekel after opening long positions on the pair. The bank cites U.S. interest-rate policy and broader market volati…
Israel Will Pay the Most in the World for GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto 6 preorders opened Wednesday, revealing Israel’s prices as the highest in the world, at 319 shekels for the standard edition and 399 shekels for the special editi…
Hungarian Hospital Worker Arrested After Admitting to Cannibalism
Hungarian police arrested a 30-year-old Budapest hospital cleaner on June 17 after finding human remains in his home and workplace. He admitted collecting body parts, cooking and…
Trump’s European Allies Are Receding as His Popularity Sours
Donald Trump is losing key European nationalist allies, highlighted by a public rupture with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. As support for Trump weakens across Europe, lea…
Before the 22nd Maccabiah, a look back at the games’ most iconic Jewish sports moments
The 22nd Maccabiah opens next Wednesday at Teddy Stadium in Jerusalem. A retrospective highlights iconic appearances by Aly Raisman, Agnes Keleti, Jason Lezak and Tal Brody. The 2…
Haredi Chabad scion wins Arabic audiences with Jewish explainers
Shalom Dovber Kobesh, a 24-year-old son of a Chabad emissary in Hungary, has gained large audiences with short Arabic videos explaining Judaism. The project, launched after he stu…
Maccabi Haifa Raises Season Ticket Prices Despite Disappointing Season
Maccabi Haifa will begin selling 2026/27 season tickets on Thursday and has raised prices by 2% to 5% despite a poor season. The club says the increase is tied to higher operating…
Budapest Challenge Proves a Full Three-Day Trip Can Still Cost Just 1,500 Shekels
Reporter Itai Galon tested whether a three-day European trip could be done in Budapest for 1,500 shekels. With a 747-shekel El Al flight, 358-shekel lodging and 395 shekels for al…
Cristiano Ronaldo Climbs the World Cup Scoring Chart After Brace Against Uzbekistan
Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice for Portugal against Uzbekistan at the 2026 World Cup. The brace lifted him to 10 career World Cup goals and 10th place on the tournament’s all-time…
U.S. Lebanon Move Gives Iran and Qatar a Role, Drawing Israeli Alarm
An Israeli commentator warns that a new U.S.-backed Lebanon mechanism gives Iran and Qatar legitimacy instead of restraining them. He says Israel has reacted too quietly to a move…
Hungary After Orbán: What the New Government Faces
A ynet podcast says Hungary’s new Prime Minister Peter Magyar is trying to undo the institutional legacy of Viktor Orbán’s rule. The discussion also said Hungary is unlikely to be…
Maccabi Haifa Begins 2026/27 Preparations, with Dolev Haziza Set to Report
Maccabi Haifa has started preparations for the 2026/27 season, including medical tests and preseason training. Dolev Haziza is expected to report even though the club has told him…
New Book Recasts the Natziv as a Voice for Jewish Unity
Rabbi Tzuriel Halmish launched a new book on the Natziv of Volozhin and Jewish unity at Kibbutz Ein Hanatziv. The event examined communal separation, the Reform and Conservative m…
Thousands Protest Czech Government Plan to Rework Public Media Funding
Thousands protested in Prague against a Czech government plan to shift public media funding from license fees to the state budget. Critics say the move threatens independence and…
BATM sells non-core assets and brings in investor Haim Dor as major shareholder
BATM has agreed to sell three non-core businesses for about $13.3 million and to issue shares to investor Haim Dor for about $23.3 million. If completed, Dor will own about 22% of…
Hapoel Ramat Gan in talks to sign midfielder Moshe Semo and Amit Tzur
Hapoel Ramat Gan are negotiating with Moshe Semo of Puskas Akademia and Amit Tzur of Hapoel Rishon LeZion as they rebuild their squad. Maksim Plakushchenko is the only confirmed s…
Maccabi Tel Aviv Gives Dor Peretz a Deadline as Preseason Begins
Maccabi Tel Aviv is starting preseason training while trying to settle Dor Peretz’s contract situation. The captain has not signed yet, could miss the opening session, and the clu…
Zelensky Accuses Polish President of Fanning Anti-Ukrainian Hatred
Volodymyr Zelensky accused Polish President Karol Nawrocki of fanning hatred against Ukrainians after Nawrocki revoked Zelensky’s highest Polish decoration. Zelensky linked the mo…
Lamine Yamal ends Spain's World Cup scoring drought and makes history
Lamine Yamal scored his first World Cup goal for Spain against Cape Verde on Sunday, ending a 294-minute scoring drought for La Roja. At 18 years and 343 days, he helped Spain mak…
Ceasefire with Iran Leaves Netanyahu Exposed as Budget and Political Costs Mount
The article says Benjamin Netanyahu is facing political and economic fallout after the Iran ceasefire, while market reaction was mixed and sharply negative in parts. It accuses hi…
Peretz weighs Dinamo Zagreb and other offers as Maccabi Tel Aviv fade
Dor Peretz is considering Dinamo Zagreb, Omonia Nicosia, Ferencvaros and other offers, with a decision due by early next week. Maccabi Tel Aviv remains technically possible, but h…
Inside the Week’s Biggest Haredi Gossip, Political Encounters, and Wedding Scenes
Zupnik’s weekly gossip roundup says a Hasidic rebbe’s health is under strict secrecy, while another major court is preparing a quiet gabbai overhaul after internal anger over leak…
Maksim Plakushchenko joins Hapoel Ramat Gan, criticizes Maccabi Netanya exit
Maksim Plakushchenko has joined Hapoel Ramat Gan after three seasons at Maccabi Netanya. He said injuries, limited playing time, and a season-ending breakup by email pushed him ou…
Dan Biton’s return remains uncertain as Hapoel Beersheba prepares for Champions League qualifiers
Hapoel Beersheba is preparing for its Champions League second qualifying round, but Dan Biton’s availability remains unclear. The midfielder, diagnosed in March with viral myocard…
Israel Should Engage Europe, Not Retreat Into Isolation, Column Argues
A Hebrew opinion column says Israel is damaging its own diplomacy by cutting ties with EU officials and relying on personal friendships in Europe. It argues that Hungary under Pet…
Against Waiting for the Messiah, and for Doing the Work
A Hebrew opinion column argues that Israeli messianic thinking, from the army to national politics, encourages passivity and excuses failures. It says Israel should replace expect…
Hungary’s Costly Push to Reverse Falling Birthrates Shows Limited Results
Hungary has spent heavily since 2010 under Viktor Orban to raise births through loans, tax breaks and long leave. Fertility has risen modestly, but researchers say the program is…
Efraín Juárez Turns Down Maccabi Tel Aviv, Takes Hungarian Job
Efraín Juárez rejected a move to Maccabi Tel Aviv and signed with Hungarian club Győr instead. The former Pumas coach had also been in talks with Mallorca, while Maccabi still lac…
Israeli Clubs Draw Tough European Opponents in Continental Qualifiers
Israeli clubs discovered their European qualifying opponents on Wednesday. Hapoel Be'er Sheva received a relatively favorable Champions League draw, while Hapoel Tel Aviv was matc…
Hapoel Be'er Sheva Drawn Against Icelandic or Hungarian Champions in Champions League Qualifying
Hapoel Be'er Sheva drew either Vikingur of Iceland or Győr of Hungary in the Champions League second qualifying round. The first leg is set for July 21 or 22, and a win there woul…
Hungarian Citizenship May Be Within Reach for More Israelis Than They Think
Attorney Shosha Schoner says many Israelis may qualify for Hungarian citizenship through a Hungarian grandparent, but proving it requires careful document research. She says most…
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Conference League Path Set: Dates, Draw, and Possible Opponents
Maccabi Tel Aviv will enter next season’s Conference League in the second qualifying round after losing the Europa League spot to Beitar Jerusalem. Its campaign begins with the dr…
Venice Gondola Ride Reveals a 65-Year-Old Family Secret
A routine tour of Venice led to a family secret spanning 65 years. A grandmother fulfilled her dream of riding gondola No. 3, then revealed that the gondolier’s father was the man…
Toldos Aharon Rebbe Heads to Hungary for Summer Retreat, Hasidim Gather for Farewell and Study Milestone
The Toldos Aharon Rebbe will travel this week to Hungary for a summer stay near Kerestir. Before he leaves, Hasidim will gather in Jerusalem for a farewell blessing, following a c…
Adir Miller turns a birthday spotlight on a career built on comedy, drama, and personal history
The article marks Adir Miller’s birthday with 10 facts about his life, from his Holocaust-survivor family and Unit 8200 service to his early jobs and comedy breakthrough. It also…
Debrecen Interested in Sacca’s Top Scorer Ahmed Salman
Debrecen is tracking Bnei Sakhnin forward Ahmed Salman, the club’s 22-year-old top scorer. Salman had six goals and three assists this season, and he previously played for Hapoel…
Bennett Accuses Netanyahu of Serving Personal Interests Over Israel’s Needs
Naftali Bennett said Benjamin Netanyahu has subordinated Israel’s interests to personal ones, damaging ties with the United States and weakening Israel’s standing. He argued Iran’…
Lieberman Predicts Opposition Bloc Could Win 63 to 64 Seats
Avigdor Lieberman said on Radio 103FM that the opposition bloc is headed for a sweeping election win. He said the camp could secure 63 to 64 seats, or more, and form a Zionist, st…
Hungary Enacts Eight-Year Cap on Prime Ministers After Orbán Defeat
Hungary’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment limiting prime ministers to eight years in office. The change, backed by Péter Magyar’s governing majority, is aimed a…
BYD Drops Turkey Factory Plan, Dealing a Blow to Ankara's EV Ambitions
BYD has abandoned plans to build a roughly $1 billion factory in Manisa, western Turkey, and moved its European production plans to Hungary. The decision is another setback for Tu…
Ashdod’s Meridiano Festival Brings Kosher Global Street Food, Live Music and Free Entry
Ashdod’s Meridiano Festival runs through June 18 at the Performing Arts Center plaza with free admission. It features kosher dishes from top Israeli chefs, international food stal…
Slovenia's New Prime Minister Signals Sharp Shift Toward West Bank Settlers
Slovenia’s new prime minister, Janez Janša, met Samaria Regional Council head Yossi Dagan in Ljubljana and praised the residents of Judea and Samaria. The meeting followed Sloveni…
Summer Shelf Wars Bring Dozens of New Foods and Snacks to Israeli Stores
Israeli food brands are launching a summer wave of new products in supermarkets, spanning ice cream, coffee, baked goods, snacks and frozen pizza. Several items are limited editio…
Israel Wins Two European Youth Climbing Titles in Hungary
Israel’s youth climbing team won two European titles and four medals at the European Youth Bouldering Championships in Hungary. Itamar Harel and Tomer Yaakovovich became champions…
Rotem Keller explains why he turned down top Israeli clubs for Debrecen
Rotem Keller has left Maccabi Netanya for Debrecen in Hungary after turning down several leading Israeli clubs. He said the move was driven by Debrecen’s interest, its Conference…
Chief Sephardi Rabbi in Paris Says Courts Are Weakening Rabbinic Authority
Rabbi David Yosef attacked Israel’s courts during a Paris gathering of European rabbis and rabbinical judges. The conference, organized by the Conference of European Rabbis, inclu…
Curacao Faces Germany in a World Cup Mismatch, and a Choice of Style
Curacao faces Germany in Texas at the 2026 World Cup in a huge mismatch, with Germany favored to win comfortably. The article focuses on Curacao’s dilemma, whether to bunker down…
Hungary Turns Lavender Purple in June With Harvests, Festivals and Family Events
Hungary is celebrating peak lavender season in June with harvests, festivals, and family activities nationwide. Visit Hungary recommends six main sites for 2026, led by Lake Balat…