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In Hungary, a palace tied to political scandal becomes Jewish refugee camp

The Balatonőszöd facility, where a Socialist leader confessed his party’s corruption, will house hundreds in exile from across the Ukrainian border.

By Cnaan Liphshiz June 28, 2022 2:43 pm

Hungarian Jews celebrate the opening of a new synagogue in Budapest on Aug. 27, 2021. (Cnaan Liphshiz)

Which European countries are best for Jews? A new study offers unexpected answers.

Italy and Hungary, where the prevalence of antisemitism is relatively high, top the chart of new study on the quality of life for Jews in 12 democracies.

June 21, 2022 1:55 am

More Orban or a party with a neo-Nazi record? Hungary’s Jews don’t like their choices in this week’s election.

Jewish voters say they are as repulsed by the populist right-wing government of Viktor Orban as by the far-right Jobbik party holding together the opposition.

April 1, 2022 11:24 am