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A tragic accident occurred in the Óbuda district of the capital. A 14-year-old boy has died after being hit by a HÉV train. Reports say the teenager was wearing headphones and looking at his phone when the train struck him. This sad event is a reminder for everyone to stay alert and aware of their surroundings when walking near train tracks in the city.
In economic news, workers at the Siemens factory in Csepel are worried about their jobs. The company may lay off more than one hundred people soon. At the same time, experts are concerned about mental health care in Budapest. They pointed out that the situation at the Nyírő Gyula Hospital shows how much the medical system is struggling to care for patients properly.
Lastly, the National Election Commission recently discussed campaign posters found around the city. Some people complained that the posters were misleading, but officials ruled that they are a form of political opinion. As the election gets closer, residents are also being encouraged to check that they are correctly registered to vote on the minority lists.
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