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world6 months ago

Hungary's Budapest Pride Draws Tens of Thousands Despite Ban

Approximately 100,000 people participated in Budapest's largest Pride march in history, defying a government ban and police orders, as part of a broader protest against Hungary's crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and democratic freedoms under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán. The march, which faced police diversion and surveillance, highlighted tensions between the government’s restrictions and the community's push for equality, drawing international attention and criticism.

world6 months ago

European Tensions Rise Over Hungary's Banned Budapest Pride Parade

Several European countries have issued travel warnings and cautions for their citizens planning to attend the Budapest Pride march, which the Hungarian government has banned citing child protection concerns. Despite the ban, organizers expect large attendance, and warnings include potential fines, facial recognition monitoring, and safety risks due to counter-demonstrations and police actions. European officials, including Ursula von der Leyen, have called for the ban to be lifted, highlighting ongoing tensions over LGBT rights in Hungary.

social-issues2 years ago

Massive Turnout at Budapest Pride March as Protesters Rally Against Anti-LGBT Laws

Thousands of Hungarians took part in the annual Budapest Pride march to protest against the Hungarian government's restrictions on public displays by the LGBT community. Prime Minister Viktor Orban's conservative government has banned the "display and promotion of homosexuality" in books and films accessible to minors, despite criticism from rights groups and the European Union. The Pride marchers called for freedom of expression, acceptance, and equality, highlighting the ongoing discrimination faced by the LGBT community in Hungary. The event received support from the embassies of the United States, Germany, and 36 other countries, with diplomats participating in the march.