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Budapest Pride parade defies Orban ban in Hungary

Steven Gislam
June 29, 2025

Organizers estimated up to 200,000 people took part in the parade in the Hungarian capital. Earlier this year, Hungary's government passed legislation outlawing LGBTQ+ gatherings in public.

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