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News about Budapest city politics remains busy. Gergely Kovács claimed that people linked to the former Fidesz district leadership in Hegyvidék (District XII) are renting city apartments for prices far below the real market price. Separately, Mayor Gergely Karácsony still does not have a deputy, a situation that has lasted over a year and a half, and the issue is being taken to court again by an opposing politician.
On a brighter note, Budapest was named one of the world's top culture cities by TripAdvisor travelers. Planning is also moving forward for a large new motorway that will bypass Budapest to help reduce traffic, with a completion date set for the future.
Finally, organizers of the famous Sziget Festival announced big new names. Bands like Bring Me The Horizon and Wolf Alice will be performing this summer.
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