Around the world, emergency measures are being exploited to restrict press freedoms, quell dissent and crush opponents

Mayor of Hungarian capital says aid from Jewish philanthropist vilified by right should be seen as a generous gesture, warning critics against 'offensive misinterpretations'

Bill allowing hardline leader to rule by decree criticized by opposition parties, international institutions and civic groups concerned it could be used to muzzle independent press

After meeting Kushner, FM Peter Szijjarto says proposals to resolve conflict need 'new impetus,' and US offer 'is suitable for creating peace and stability in the region'

Peter Jakab has said Jews generate anti-Semitism for financial gain; his grandmother was Jewish and great-grandfather died in Auschwitz

Jewish philanthropist says new Open Society University Network is 'the most important and enduring project of my life'

At ceremony at Dohany Street Synagogue, rabbi speaks of 'ambivalent feelings' surrounding anniversary, which contains pain and mourning, but also 'celebration of life'

Jews declare victory over the resurgence of religious life in the enclave, which dates back 1,000 years and persisted despite devastation by Ottoman Turks, Nazis, and communists

Hungarian FM said to instruct his diplomats to block any text on the legal status of settlements; France, Germany issue their own statements

EMIH group given special designation enabling funding, including grants for educational work that would otherwise be unavailable