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The biggest local news is about a fatal accident on Váci út in Budapest, where prosecutors have asked for a prison sentence for the 25-year-old driver who caused the crash in April. Meanwhile, housing prices have reached a peak, with the average price per square meter nationwide now over HUF 1 million, making it harder to buy a home in the city. On the roads, six cars crashed into each other on the M4 motorway near Üllő, creating a massive five-kilometer traffic jam.
In education, the government has announced a new school development program starting in 2027 to improve local classrooms. In sports, Hungarian cycling star Valter Attila ended his season with a fall in Japan, breaking his collarbone. For weekend fun, Micro Budapest turns 40 of Kolodko's mini statues across the city into a free treasure hunt game.
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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 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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