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Russian operatives have been spotted in Budapest, causing new concerns about safety in the city. At the same time, there is a big argument between Hungary and Ukraine. Several workers from a Ukrainian bank were detained by Hungarian authorities before being allowed to go home. Ukraine’s government is very upset, while Hungary's leaders say they were just following security rules during the investigation.
The upcoming elections are also making headlines. The popular Tisza Party has finally submitted its full list of candidates to run for office. On the other hand, the Jobbik party had a hard time collecting enough support and might not be able to participate for the first time in twenty years. Some citizens also reported receiving unwanted campaign text messages from political groups on their private phones.
In local news, a well-known club in the city called Turbina is planning to sue the police. They claim the police defamed them and hurt their business reputation after a recent raid. Additionally, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was seen avoiding difficult questions from reporters regarding how the government protects children living in state-run care homes.
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