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Budapest Mayor Questioned After Massive Pride Protest

8/2/2025

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Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony was questioned by police for his involvement in a Pride event that boldly opposed Hungary's anti-LGBTQ law. The vibrant march on June 28 drew 300,000 supporters, standing up to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's regime. Karácsony passionately affirmed his commitment to freedom and safeguarding citizens' rights as national elections loom.

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Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony was questioned by police for his involvement in a Pride event that boldly opposed Hungary's anti-LGBTQ law. The vibrant march on June 28 drew 300,000 supporters, standing up to Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's regime. Karácsony passionately affirmed his commitment to freedom and safeguarding citizens' rights as national elections loom.