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A 17-year-old was hit by a tram on Budapest's Nagykörút. Emergency crews freed the young person from under the tram, and a video shows the rescue. The case is a serious reminder to be careful near tracks.
Residents of a house on Bosnyák tér have no heating. It turned out that the builder, Bayer Construct, does not even have a permit for its heating system. A fallen tree also disrupted the key Budapest-Vienna rail route, so trains had to be rerouted.
Budapest's two biggest Christmas markets opened. A report found a children's menu for 1,000 forints, while a hamburger costs 7,500 forints. Also, a metro line will have maintenance this weekend. The Budapest-Belgrade railway is still not ready because of minor errors, and no start date is known.
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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 brings warm summers (25-30°C) and cold winters (-1 to 4°C), with average atmospheric pressure around 1015 hPa.
The city offers excellent drinking water from taps and public fountains, though most outdoor fountains only run from spring to autumn.
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer ideal weather and fewer tourists, but summer brings high UV levels needing sun protection.
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