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Local leaders are making big changes in the city today. In the XII District, a new report says that many important rules were broken during past government projects. Meanwhile, the mayor of Óbuda has decided to leave his political party to start his own movement. At the same time, the entire board of the MOME arts university suddenly resigned, which has surprised many people in the education world.
In other news, the district of Zugló is working hard to stop massive building projects that they believe are unfair to the local community. There was also a scary house fire in the city, but it had a happy ending when brave firefighters rescued a bunny and a dachshund by giving them oxygen. Finally, if you are looking for something fun to do, a popular food market in the city is hosting special spring events and new food programs throughout the month of May.
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