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A tragic fire broke out at a workers' hostel in Budakeszi, claiming the lives of three people after a gas cylinder exploded. For those traveling within the city this weekend, there will be major tram disruptions on several important lines, meaning passengers will need to use replacement buses to get around. Meanwhile, the police are currently searching for a well-known filmmaker named László Pesty, who has been officially reported as missing by the authorities.
In political news, a recent survey suggests that only four parties might win seats in the next parliament, while Péter Magyar has filed a legal complaint regarding a video he claims was made through illegal spying. The government also announced it is moving more than 300 billion forints to help cover energy costs for families. Finally, technology fans can visit a robot car competition at the Budapest University of Technology this weekend to see vehicles drive themselves through a tricky obstacle course without any human help.
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Budapest's climate features warm summers (25-30°C) and cold winters (-1 to 4°C). The atmospheric pressure remains stable, though summer brings high UV levels requiring sun protection.
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