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June 27, 2026
Budapest Pride March Celebrates LGBTQ+ Rights After Orban's Defeat
- More than 10,000 people participated in Budapest's Pride march, the first since the electoral defeat of Viktor Orban.
- The march was previously banned under Orban's government, which targeted LGBTQ+ rights with restrictive laws.
- Participants expressed optimism for potential changes in LGBTQ+ rights under the new government led by Peter Magyar.
- The event featured music, dancing, and a strong sense of community, with organizers providing water to marchers in extreme heat.
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- Thousands of Hungarians join first Budapest Pride march since Orban's defeatJun 27, 2026 at 3:11 PM · Reuters
- Tens of thousands brave record heatwave to celebrate Budapest Pride after Viktor Orbán’s oustingJun 27, 2026 at 8:25 PM · Independent