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Budapest is seeing major political changes as the incoming Prime Minister has chosen his final ministers to lead the country. His party also decided to return a massive donation of 100 million HUF to a wealthy businessman to ensure transparency. Meanwhile, the government finally shared secret details about a giant Chinese loan that will significantly impact the national debt.
In the city center, a man performed a very dangerous stunt by jumping off Budapest's tallest building with a parachute. Nearby, traffic was disrupted after a car and motorcycle had a serious crash at the busy Oktogon intersection. Additionally, local parking companies in several districts are facing bankruptcy due to past financial scandals.
Travelers might soon pay more for flights, as the head of Wizz Air warned that a fuel crisis could raise ticket prices. Finally, in the world of science, a famous professor has resigned from an important research board, causing a stir in the city's academic community.
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