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A new government was officially formed in the Parliament building today. The new ministers took their oaths and promised to focus on stopping corruption and following the law more strictly. Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony said he is happy to start working with the new leaders to help the city grow and solve local problems.
A special list was shared showing nearly 100 expensive paintings that were borrowed from museums for government offices in the Buda Castle. In cultural news, the shortlist for a famous literary prize was announced today, highlighting the best new books. However, experts warned that the country might run out of diesel fuel by Thursday because extra supplies are being used up quickly.
Police are currently investigating a sad event where a pensioner was killed just outside the capital. On a brighter note for sports fans, the national football coach called up five new players to join the team for their next important matches.
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