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Budapest's mayor, Gergely Karácsony, warned that the city's budget is in trouble after the government took away more money. He said that this could mean public transport and other services might not run as well as they used to. Ambrus Kiss also spoke about how this could lead to big problems for the city's money. Also, an aggressive man in Zugló attacked a woman and her daughter, thinking they would hit him with their car.
The future of the Sziget Festival was a big topic in the city assembly. Károly Gerendai, one of the organizers, said he might give up if the city cannot agree on how to help the festival. Different parties, like Fidesz and Tisza, had strong discussions about the festival's future, and even suggested renaming it. The Budapest Brand scandal was also discussed, with Mayor Karácsony facing tough questions. There were also debates about pedestrian safety and possibly limiting fireworks in the capital.
Good news for travelers: new HÉV trains are being planned, and there are talks about a new tram line for Budapest. The building of the Gubacsi bridge is also facing some issues with tenders. Another Budapest five-star hotel also received a special Michelin Key award.
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