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A terrible fire hit a Budapest apartment building, forcing the evacuation of 15 people . Earlier, a man apologized to the prime minister after dousing him with wine at a festival. Meanwhile, politics is heating up: the ruling party Fidesz saw its support drop six points in the latest poll , while the opposition Tisza party took the lead. A big financial trouble also hit OTP bank, which closed the accounts of officially recognized refugees .
Property prices in Budapest are split very widely, with the richest district costing over two hundred seventy-five thousand euros more than the cheapest one . In other news, the main train station upgrade finally reached the busy station, and trains will soon run faster again . The famous City Park Ice Rink has also announced its opening date for families to visit .
A new book was released exploring why Indian students want to learn the Hungarian language . For sports fans, Dominik Szoboszlai might miss his important match because he feels sick . The Györ handball club is having a hard time paying its bills and may lose its sponsor Audi .
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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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