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The new Hungarian government has officially started its work in Budapest. Prime Minister Péter Magyar and his team completed the handover process at the offices in the Castle District. As part of these changes, Dávid Vitézy’s ministry is moving its offices to the former Mol headquarters located in the XI district. Additionally, the government announced that the "special legal order," which lasted for six years, has finally ended.
In local safety news, a court decided that the driver involved in the fatal Váci út overpass crash must remain in custody while the investigation continues. On a more exciting note for residents, a famous sports event is making a comeback. The iconic Danube swim crossing will return to Budapest in 2026 after being away for several years.
Diplomatic activity also increased in the capital as the new Foreign Minister met with the Russian ambassador for a brief meeting at the ministry. Meanwhile, political experts released a new poll showing that many people believe the President should resign. The new justice minister has also promised to focus on fixing the rule of law and stopping corruption across the country.
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