
Jewish group warns of neo-Nazi parties in Europe
The World Jewish Congress said Tuesday it is greatly concerned about the emergence of what it called neo-Nazi parties in Europe, singling out Greece's ...

Jewish meeting highlights anti-Semitism in Hungary
Right-wing extremists shout Nazi salutes and attack a man they believe is Jewish. Black-booted militants frighten aging Holocaust survivors.

Lauder urges Hungary to act on anti-Semitism
The president of the World Jewish Congress says he wants Hungary's government to speak out more forcefully against anti-Semitism. American businessman ...

Hungary's prime minister denounces anti-Semitism
Hungary's prime minister told an international assembly of Jews on Sunday that his government has declared "zero tolerance" on anti-Semitism, but his ...
EU likely to take legal action against Hungary
The European Union says it probably will take legal action soon against Hungary over concerns about constitutional changes that have raised ...
Hungary OKs limit to Nazi, communist symbols
Hungary's parliament has overwhelmingly approved a modified plan to restrict the display of Nazi and communist symbols such as the swastika and red ...

Report: Anti-Semitic incidents surged in 2012
Israeli researchers warned Sunday of a sudden upsurge in anti-Semitic attacks, topped by a deadly school shooting in France, noting a link to the rise ...
Hungarian journalist asked to return state award
Hungary's Minister of Human Resources has asked a journalist to return a state award he received Friday after Israel and the United States complained ...
Israel asks Hungary to withdraw journalism award
Hungary should withdraw a state journalism award given to a TV presenter whose station was fined in 2011 for making derogatory remarks about Gypsies ...

Hungary: Snowstorm strands thousands in their cars
A snowstorm in Hungary brought drifts 10 feet (3 meters) high and violent gusts of wind, forcing thousands of people to spend the night in their cars ...

Ethnic Hungarians in Romania mark national day
Thousands of ethnic Hungarians paraded in Romania on Friday to celebrate the Hungarian national holiday, and some expressed concern that their ...

Hungary rejects criticism of constitution changes
Rejecting criticism from the EU, the U.S. and human rights groups, Hungary's prime minister insisted Thursday that recent constitutional changes ...

How the conclaves fared in the past century
Over the past century, no conclave has lasted more than five days and the fastest vote was for Pope Pius XII. Twice prelates from North America missed ...

Hungary approves disputed constitutional amendment
Hungarian lawmakers on Monday overwhelmingly approved a long amendment to the constitution which critics say threatens certain democratic checks and ...
Hungary to insert rejected laws into constitution
Hungary's prime minister can't take "no" for an answer, even when he is being instructed by the country's highest court. Over the past 18 months, the ...

Hungarian cardinal's parents defied communism
He's the son of a deeply religious couple who defied communist repression to practice their faith. And if elected pope, Hungarian Cardinal Peter Erdo ...
Hungarian opposition radio wins another court case
Opposition broadcaster Klubradio won a favorable court ruling Tuesday in its lengthy legal battle against Hungary's media authorities, raising the ...
Top Hungarian court overturns disputed church law
Hungary's top court issued a ruling on Tuesday on the procedure the country should follow to decide which religions to officially recognize. But the ...

Arrested Singaporean reveals match-fixing secrets
When police arrested Wilson Raj Perumal in Finland, it didn't take long for him to realize that his criminal buddies had ratted him out. He's been ...
Roma artist, writer on Nazi atrocities, dies at 79
Ceija Stojka survived three Nazi death camps and then found her life's work: Raising awareness of the Nazis' persecution of Roma — also known as ...
Hungary groups call for ad boycott of newspaper
Hungarian civic groups are calling on companies to pull their ads from a newspaper that published a column in which a member of the governing Fidesz ...

Hungary homeless face winter, fear return of fines
Homeless men and women huddle on street corners amid Budapest's majestic domed palaces, shivering under old blankets and cardboard boxes in frigid ...
Prosecutors reject report against Hungary lawmaker
Hungarian prosecutors have rejected a complaint from a Jewish congregation against a lawmaker who said Jews could represent a national security risk.
Article about Roma is widely criticized in Hungary
A founding member of Hungary's governing Fidesz party has been sharply criticized for writing a newspaper column that contained offensive remarks ...
Sweden honors WWII hero with commemoration day
Sweden will honor its World War II hero Raoul Wallenberg with an annual commemoration day in recognition of his achievements in saving thousands of ...