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A new poll shows that the Tisza party now has a very large lead over the current government as elections get closer. Local leaders also met at the Metropolitan Assembly for the final time before the upcoming vote to talk about important rules for the city. This meeting was very busy as different political groups debated their best ideas for the future of Budapest.
In the Hegyvidék neighborhood, parents are relieved because the plan to close some kindergartens has been canceled for now. In another part of the city called Békásmegyer, a church that helps many people finally got its electricity turned back on after a long wait. Additionally, a member of Parliament shared photos of a massive and unusual new palace being built on a Buda hillside.
The city is also making things safer for kids by creating more school streets where cars are restricted during certain times. While this helps keep children safe near their classrooms, some people worry about new parking spots taking up too much space. Finally, experts are testing if toxic pollution from factories near the river might ever affect the drinking water used by people in the city.
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