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Banks in Budapest are facing major technical issues today. Financial transfers larger than 20 million forints are currently delayed across the whole city. Meanwhile, newly elected members of Parliament gathered to receive their official credentials at a special ceremony. This week is also very busy for teenagers, as many just finished their graduation exams for Hungarian literature. Most students felt the test was easy, even if some of the classic stories were not very exciting.
In safety news, an Italian musician who disappeared in the city has been found safe and is already on a train home. Local leaders in District 11 are taking action after Bikás Park was damaged during a recent holiday celebration; they have filed a formal legal complaint against those responsible. Additionally, a large former correctional facility building on Szőlő Street was sold to a private business group, marking a big change for that neighborhood.
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