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People gather for the 30th Budapest Pride March in Budapest in 2025

Budapest mayor charged for organising banned Pride parade

Prosecutors in Hungary have filed charges against Budapest's opposition mayor Gergely Karacsony, seeking to fine him for organising the city's Pride parade last June, which attracted record turnout despite an official ban.

Europe • 28 Jan

Demonstrators march on Liberty Bridge during the annual Pride parade in Budapest, Hungary, on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Brussels is threatening action over an LGBTQ law that could involve cutting funds to Budapest; Prime Minister Viktor Orban has proposed

Budapest Pride parade will go ahead despite ban - mayor

Budapest's mayor Gergely Karácsony has said that tomorrow's Budapest Pride parade will go ahead as planned despite a ban by Hungarian authorities.

Europe • 27 Jun 25

O'Gorman to attend Pride parade in Budapest despite ban

Green Party leader Roderic O'Gorman has said that he will travel to Hungary to attend the Budapest pride parade on 28 June.

Europe • 19 Jun 25

Primark opens its first store in Hungary amid expansion

Fashion retailer Primark has today opened its first store in Hungary - its 17th international market.

Business • 28 May 24

Wizz Air said it was confident in reiterating its full-year outlook.

Wizz Air increases capacity growth after strong start

Low-cost airline Wizz Air today has raised its full-year capacity growth rate after a strong start to its financial Low-cost airline Wizz Air has raised its full-year capacity growth outlook after a strong start to its financial year, benefitting as struggling rivals cut their expansion plans.

Business • 25 Jul 19