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There was a scary situation at Budapest Airport when a Wizz Air flight had trouble landing because of strong winds. Passengers reported panic after the pilot had to try twice before landing safely. In the city, people are worried after the editor-in-chief of a popular news website was attacked on the street, which left him with a broken cheekbone.
Drivers leaving the city are facing long traffic jams on the M7 motorway as many families head toward Lake Balaton for the weekend. For those staying in the capital, the massive Biodome at the city zoo is finally preparing to open soon with a brand-new concept. This news comes as weather experts noticed that Budapest received almost no rain in April, seeing only a tiny fraction of what usually falls.
There is also a new debate about how schools collect lunch money through the Kréta system without proper legal permission. Meanwhile, politicians are arguing because several important railway projects meant to improve travel around Budapest have been canceled or delayed, which might cost the city a lot of funding.
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