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Hungary returns to growth but Czech downturn deepens

PRAGUE (Reuters) - Hungary's economy unexpectedly broke out of recession in the first quarter and Romania expanded faster than forecast, but their regional peer the Czech Republic plunged deeper into its longest downturn in two decades. Full story

Christian churches back Jews facing anti-Semitism in Hungary

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - When Hungarian radical right-wingers rallied against a Jewish conference in Budapest in early May, a well-known Protestant pastor hid behind the stage while his wife stepped up to the podium to denounce Jews and Israel. Full story

Tornado touches down in Hungary

   Powerful storms tore across the north of Hungary dropping hail and spawning a rare tornado. NBCNews.com's Dara Brown reports.

Hungary will not use reserves to root out forex loans: Matolcsy

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Hungary's central bank won't use its reserves to help households who owe trillions of forints worth in foreign currency loans, Governor Gyorgy Matolcsy told the weekly Heti Valasz. Full story

Slow western growth, geopolitical risks haunt emerging Europe

LONDON (Reuters) - Stuck between sluggish economies in the west and rising geopolitical risks in the Middle East, emerging European countries are struggling to attract investment and boost growth. Full story

World Jewish leaders urge Hungary to crack down on Jobbik

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - The World Jewish Congress urged Hungary on Tuesday to crack down on the far-right Jobbik party and called on governments in Europe to consider banning neo-Nazi parties threatening democracy and minority rights. Full story

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Jewish leaders alarmed by far-right, anti-Semitism in Hungary

Russian tourists help Hungary spa town flourish amid crisis

Racist fans attack Hungarian activist ahead of Jewish Congress

Investors hunt for emerging bank shares as euro casts shadow over west

EU likely to take legal action against Hungary

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  Santas strip down for a good cause

Annual Santa runs were held in Hungary and Latvia to benefit charitable organizations. TODAY.com's Dara Brown reports.

  Rockefeller tree donor ‘hit part of the American dream’

Joe Balku, who fled from the Hungarian Revolution and arrived penniless in the United States from Hungary at 20 years old, tells NBC’s Mike Leonard what it means to him to be able to donate the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree.

  Dogs dance for Frisbee championship

In Hungary, nearly 60 canines from 6 countries competed in the European Frisbee Dog Championships. The dogs and their owners showed off their skills in short routines choreographed to music.

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Hungarian Monika Recse poses with her Boston Terrier during the World Dog Show in Budapest May 15, 2013. More than 17,000 dogs from 70 countries were part of the show which took place from May 15-19. Picture taken May 15, 2013. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARY - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A woman and her Italian Greyhound wait for the judges' results during a competition at the World Dog Show in Budapest
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A woman and her Italian Greyhound wait for the judges' results during a competition at the World Dog Show in Budapest May 19, 2013. More than 17,000 dogs from 70 countries were part of the show which took place from May 15-19. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARY - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A woman waits with her Russian Greyhound for the judges' results during a competition at the World Dog Show in Budapest
A woman waits with her Russian Greyhound for the judges' results during a competition at the World Dog Show in Budapest

A woman waits with her Russian Greyhound for the judges' results during a competition at the World Dog Show in Budapest May 19, 2013. More than 17,000 dogs from 70 countries were part of the show which took place from May 15-19. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARY - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A woman kisses Jimmy, an Old English Sheepdog, after he won the Best Dog title in the World Dog Show in Budapest
A woman kisses Jimmy, an Old English Sheepdog, after he won the Best Dog title in the World Dog Show in Budapest

A woman kisses Jimmy, an Old English Sheepdog, after he won the Best Dog title in the World Dog Show in Budapest May 19, 2013. More than 17,000 dogs from 70 countries were part of the show which took place from May 15-19. REUTERS/Laszlo Balogh (HUNGARY - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)