Hungary

Is Israel taking a page out of the Hungary and Poland playbook? - analysis

The makeup of the judicial selection committee is an issue that is still on the table, officials say.

Israel's silence on Hungary's anti-LGBTQ laws raises Western concerns - editorial

To maintain its ranking as the 29th country in the Economist Democracy Index, Israel must consider which relationships it prioritizes and what domestic agenda it promotes.

Israel opts out of US-led condemnation of Hungary anti-LGBT laws

A Foreign Ministry official called the condemnation an "attack on the Hungarian government."

NATO's Stoltenberg says Turkey agrees to move ahead with Sweden's NATO bid

Stoltenberg declined to give a date for when Sweden's accession would be ratified by the Turkish parliament, the grand national assembly, which would decide on the exact timing.

By REUTERS
10/07/2023

Hungary should not be Israel's role model - opinion

It is no secret that since its foundation, Israel’s democracy has been faulty in various aspects some resulting from the occasional clash between Jewish religious principles and those of democracy.

Grapevine: Rev the storyteller

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Thinking about traveling this summer? Here are some cheaper cities to visit in Europe

With summer approaching, many are beginning to plan their next vacation abroad with the aim to stay on a lower budget.

Jewish philanthropy and leadership in Eastern Europe - opinion

During this mission, Cabinet members from all over North America memorialized the past, experienced the present, and learned about the Jewish communal dreams for the future.

By JOSH SCHOENBERG
18/06/2023

Hungarian minister doubles down on democracy as activists rally against him

Unlike Israel, Hungary has “a written constitution, adopted in 2011,” Gulyás said on Wednesday evening, explaining that the democratic nature of his government is “not a question.”

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