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Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony won a prestigious human rights award. He received it for organizing the annual Pride event, even in Hungary's challenging political environment. Separately, there was an emergency at a well-known school: an extraordinary break was announced for Tuesday at the Fazekas High School after a small fire forced students to leave. Police also confirmed that a man who was a fugitive sentenced to eight years in Norway was arrested right here in Budapest.
On the national stage, President Tamás Sulyok set the date for the 2026 parliamentary election, which will happen on April 12th. Due to the extreme winter weather causing icy streets, so many people are falling and getting hurt that surgeries are being postponed in hospitals to handle the increasing number of slips. Finally, Budapest's famous Parliament building stood in as the Vatican for a film about the Nuremberg trials.
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Home to 1.7 million people, Budapest spans both banks of the majestic Danube River, blending historic charm with modern vitality.
Discover a city where stunning architecture meets thermal spa culture, from the medieval Buda Castle to Europe's largest thermal bath, the Széchenyi Baths.
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Budapest's climate features warm summers (25-30°C) and cold winters (-1 to 4°C). The atmospheric pressure remains stable, though summer brings high UV levels requiring sun protection.
The city offers excellent drinking water from taps and public fountains throughout, perfect for staying hydrated year-round.
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer ideal weather and fewer tourists.
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