Israel's intelligence agency Mossad allegedly spent years trying to recruit former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as part of a broader plan to overthrow Iran's leadership and eventually install him as the country's new leader.
The New York Times report, citing American and Iranian officials familiar with the operation, claimed the effort included secret meetings in Hungary, financial support, and an attempted extraction of Ahmadinejad from Tehran during the opening days of the US-Israeli military op against Iran earlier this year. The plan, however, ultimately failed.

Did Mossad Chief David Barnea Meet Ex-Iran President in Budapest?

Visitors at Budapest’s Museum of Fine Arts have been invited to experience a William Blake exhibition in an unusual way, through a silent disco staged inside its gallery space.


Budapest: Silent Disco Immerses Museum Visitors in the Art of Poet and Printmaker William Blake

People attend a protest called 'Dance for Freedom' in front of the Parliament building to oppose recent government drug raids on clubs and bars, which have drawn criticism from human rights lawyers and medical experts in Budapest, Hungary, December 6, 2025.

Budapest: Several Clubs Raided To Clamp Down on Drugs

Trump-Putin meeting in Budapest cancelled after Washington gets Moscow memo on....

India has officially confirmed itself as a superpower in the world of Chess by winning the gold medal in both the open and women's category at the chess Olympiad in Budapest. One of the brightest stars of India's golden generation R Praggnanandhaa was central to his team success in the open event.

Indian Chess: Praggnanandhaa Is India's Fourth Highest- Ranked Player

Double Delight for India as both men and women teams won maiden gold in the 45th Chess Olympiad in Budapest. Watch to know more.

India Clinch Gold in Both Open and Women's Chess Categories in Budapest

After Taiwanese firm Gold Apollo claimed it had not manufactured the pagers that exploded and killed 12 people, including two children, the focus has now shifted towards a Hungary-based company called BAC Consulting which allegedly had the license to develop the devices.

Here's what we know about Budapest-based company linked to Hezbollah pagers

Thousands of Hungarians joined the pride parade protest on the annual Budapest Pride parade on Saturday and vowed to keep protesting over the government's anti-LGBTQ+ policies. Watch in for more details!

Hungary: Protest against anti-LGBTQ+ policies; 'Important to show we exist, that we matter' | WION

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Hungarian Capital, Budapest, for a state visit at the invitation of Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok and Prime Minister Viktor Orban.

Xi Jinping in Hungary: Hungarian PM Viktor Orban & wife welcome Xi, greeted with Guard of Honour

China's Xi Jinping greeted with Guard of Honour in Hungary, says 'China & Hungary good friends'

Watch the top headlines of the hour: - US warns halting of arms supply to Israel - Hamas: Won't compromise further - Xi in Budapest for state visit to hungry - Rains interrupt rescue Ops in Brazil - Maldives Foreign Minister arrives in India

Xi in Budapest for state visit to Hungary | Hamas: Won't compromise further

Located in the heart of Budapest, a quirky bar has made its reputation with its unique way of engaging with patrons. Watch the video to know more.

Inside Budapest's popular tourist club: Hazelnuts, notes, memories in club

Budapest's unique club covered in notes

Thousands of Hungarians flooded the streets of Budapest as the Annual Pride Parade was hosted in the Hungarian Capital. Although pride month is over the supporters of LGBTQ+ rights marched to protest against the government's new rule that bans public display of homosexuality.

US ambassador to Hungary joins Budapest's Annual Pride March

In pics | Thousands march for Budapest Pride, protest against govt's anti-LGBT moves

Hungary’s second-largest book store Lira is finding itself caught up in legal troubles after allegedly selling LGBT-themed British webcomic and graphic novels without closed wrapping.

Hungary imposes heavy fine on book store for selling LGBT-themed book

World Championship silver medallist Shericka Jackson blitzed an eye-popping world leading 10.65 seconds (wind +1.0 metre per second) on Friday, to become the joint fifth fastest woman all time.

Shericka Jackson retains gold at JAAA Championships with career-best record, seals World Championships ticket

Hungary has in recent weeks freed 777 foreigners, mostly Serbian, Ukrainian and Romanian nationals, convicted of human-trafficking, the directorate of prisons said on Wednesday in a reply to Reuters questions.

Hungary frees 777 foreigners convicted of human-trafficking

Russian president Vladimir Putin told Bill Clinton three years prior to his 2014 attack on Ukraine that he was not obligated by the Budapest Memorandum's guarantee of the nation's territorial integrity, according to the former US President.

‘Just a matter of time’: Was Bill Clinton aware of Putin’s plan to invade Ukraine?

Pope Francis on Sunday called upon Hungarians to be ‘open’ towards migrants. The head of the Roman Catholic Church was wrapping up his three-day visit to the central European country when he made the statement.

'Let us open doors...': Pope appeals Hungarians to be more receptive to migrants

Speaking to Hungarian civil authorities in Budapest, “a city of bridges,” Pope Francis on Friday challenged the nations of Europe to recapture a spirit of fraternal unity and pursue “creative efforts for peace.”

Pope Francis on a three-day visit to Hungary, meets Ukrainian refugees

Renowned actress Shabana Azmi recently jetted off to Budapest to begin filming for the second season of the American military sci-fi series 'Halo'. The 72-year-old star posted a picture on her official Instagram handle to share the work update with her fans and followers.

Shabana Azmi begins shooting for 'Halo' season 2 in Budapest

European Parliament, which has declared Hungary is no longer full democracy, has led to a furious reaction from Budapest. Hungary has condemned the EU's decision as 'an insult'.

Hungary blasts European Parliament 'insult' over democratic credentials

Hungary has fired its weather services chief over a faulty weather warning. The meteorological department had warned of a rain storm in Budapest on August 20, 'Europe's biggest firework display' had to be cancelled as a result of the warning, but the rain storm changed its course. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: Hungary fires its weather service chief

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