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Parliament suspended the immunity of PM Magyar and two former ministers, who are now in the hands of authorities. One former Orbán-era minister was detained on corruption suspicion. European Attorney General Laura Kovács said house searches and detentions can also be ordered in Hungary, noting that if EU prosecutors wanted to investigate Hungarian politicians' inner circles, they were suddenly told they were no longer competent.
A body was found on Forgách Street in Budapest, and police caught an international burglary gang that targeted homes across the city. BudapestGO pass holders can now use certain services for free. A major hospital is going through expansion and renovation, and Semmelweis University climbed into the world's top 250.
The forint is strong, but foreign guests simply aren't coming, hurting local tourism. The Fidesz website was relaunched with an "ÁVH monitor" feature, and the government announced an open tender for the CEO of the National Transport Center.
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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.
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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.
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