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Budapest celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a big festival at Szabadság Square. Many people gathered to watch the parade and enjoy traditional Irish music and dancing. In government news, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has ordered an investigation into reports that Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó might have been wiretapped by foreign groups to listen to his private conversations.
A politician named Ákos Hadházy shared new photos showing a very fancy washroom inside the newly renovated National Bank headquarters in the city center. In legal news, a former high-ranking government official was sentenced to over six years in prison for corruption. Also, some gas stations in the city have started putting limits on how much fuel people can buy at one time.
Families who like watching movies should know that Netflix is becoming more expensive for users in Hungary. Finally, make sure to enjoy the sunshine today. The warm spring weather is expected to end this Wednesday, and it might even snow as a cold front moves into Budapest.
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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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Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November) offer ideal weather and fewer tourists.
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