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Budapest is preparing for a visit from US Vice President JD Vance next week. This will cause major traffic problems across the city as many roads between the airport and the Zugliget area will be closed. People traveling through these large sections of the capital should expect delays and plan their routes carefully.
For the Easter long weekend, most shops in the city will be shut, but there is some helpful news for drivers. Parking in Budapest will be free in many areas, and public transport schedules will change to accommodate the holiday crowds. The weather is also improving, with sunny skies and temperatures expected to reach over 20 degrees this Sunday.
In local politics, a record number of citizens are preparing for upcoming elections, with 90,000 Hungarians registered to vote from foreign missions. At the same time, new documentaries about political groups are being released for free online, and city leaders continue to debate the future of the country's military missions.
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