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Budapest is making a huge effort to fix damaged roads following the harsh winter. The city plans to repair up to 1,000 potholes every day, as the asphalt is in record bad shape. If you live in District VII (Erzsébetváros), expect slower traffic. Road maintenance and construction work is slowing down movement on Dembinszky Street as part of an EU-funded project.
Police were called to the XII. district (Hegyvidék) after a man with a distinct tattooed face was reported for insulting and harassing pedestrians in the area. Separately, national news reports that police are currently investigating several Hungarian schools and school districts for serious issues, including bribery and drug possession.
Finally, religious leader Gábor Iványi appeared in court, where he was greeted with applause by protesters before his hearing began.
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