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A new poll shows that the Tisza Party is now leading by 9 percentage points over the current government. This comes as a new documentary was released, claiming that some people were pressured or bribed to vote in specific ways. Many people in the city are talking about these big changes before the upcoming elections.
In financial news, the Hungarian forint lost value on Friday, and several big companies saw their stock prices drop. Meanwhile, the bank K&H is warning people to be very careful. Professional scammers are sending fake messages to trick customers into giving away their money.
In local Budapest news, Wizz Air is being investigated again to see if they stopped making mistakes that hurt passengers. At the Nyírő Gyula Hospital, a manager resigned after staff complained about a very stressful workplace. On a brighter note, the musician Beton.Hofi has announced a special concert to happen soon.
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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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