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Budapest Pride parade defies Orban ban in Hungary

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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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