Protests in Hungary

@fluffy2560 I appreciate the energy price increase, at the time we lived in Hungary we paid for Gas/Electricity and Water well below EUR 2000 per year (admittedly our house was very well insulated). HUF 300 K per month sounds too excessive. Having said that I believe all of the subsidies will subside over the coming year (or years). HUF 300 K per month sounds too excessive to me though.
We had a two storey house the upper floor was never heated (get heating from downstairs). Floor heating was very effective and the support of solar panels was also useful.
Heating in a way also come from cooking and the sun (in winter). We had a big property (I miss it from time to time) of 280m2 (net), but not all rooms have to be heated (living room, kitchen, bedroom and to a certain extent my computer room (all downstairs))
I am pretty sure we could manage for all in Hungary for EUR 3000 per year is we were to be even more careful (ie heating in winter up to 19 or 20 C maximum (we used to heat to 23C in the past, but believe it in Turkey in winter, 19C should be maximum (above would be excessive expensive))

For those reading I wish good luck with the energy bills. In Turkey I count EUR 100 pm (and from what I see that is more than sufficient (just to be careful in winter))

-@cdw057

Your prices are as it was before the war.   It's not working like that now.  We see shortages in fuel for the car.  95/E10 is sometimes in short supply.  Reports are that nothing was coming out of the pipeline.

The flow of gas from Russia is very low at the moment and obviously if a commodity is scarce, the price goes up.    There is an link between electricity generation and the gas price.  As I said previously, the base materials of renewables have not gone up but gas is through the roof and this dominates it all.   Huge amounts of electricity production infrastructure is based on gas. 

There's talk of rationing in some countries.  But in any case we're already seeing absurd rises in international energy prices at the consumer end.  In the UK, it has been 10x price rises.   Some countries are insulating consumers by regulating prices - France and of course, Hungary.  But it cannot go on forever.    Other countries are not intervening so much but they will have to bring down bills otherwise there will social instability.   

I don't know about Turkey but it won't be immune either.  It's not really an oil producer (unless you country potential sources near Cyprus). 

At the end of the war, there will be a glut of capacity and it'll swing the other way.

Hungary: US Embassy in Budapest issues Demonstration Alert for 18 September protests

The US Embassy in the capital Budapest has issued a Demonstration Alert for protests expected on 18 September 2022. A march is planned in central Budapest from 13:00 – 15:30 local time (11:00 – 13:30 GMT) to call for improved urban transportation systems. Additionally, a gathering is scheduled in Liberty Square from 16:00 – 21:00 local time (14:00 – 19:00 GMT).

Not a great statisfication when it is realised protest are useless in the present situation.

The government in Hungary still offers far more subsidy then would be able.

They simply decided to risk a state default over a civil war/ large disorder.

Fuel is about half of the market price, electricity also, while gas is more close to the market price, but still slightly bellow that. Also there are some fixed price of other basic goods, like UHT 2,8 milk, sugar, flour, etc what the supermarkets offer as "their" discounts.

But it is looks like the EU (+USA/ 14 eye) won`t rest untill either make a state default or government change (orange revolution) here because they are unable to make a civil war.

The Huf is off course in bad shape, that is what happens when the promised Euros does not arrive for years, but kept back. By one side the market reacts to the news (new money transfers kept back (again)) which makes Huf weaker compared to other currencies, and by purely financial reasons the cuntry have obligations in other currencies so must buy those currencies for Huf (which again weakens the Huf).

Normal exchange price would be around 320- 340 Huf/ Eur, but because the EU (+other) machinations it is now around 400, sometimes up to 415.

Also because Eastern countries are the wastedups of the old members most of the large retail chains (aldi, lidl, spar, etc...) buy the materials here (for Huf), export it elsewhere, and import back the finished product in Eur price.

Also large corporations are uses excuses and lies about the nearby war (while in the war zone product are far cheaper).

Slight problem is: actually Hungary would be capable easily to provide agricultural products for 30 million, with effort up to 45-50 million people.

But then there would be no agricultural crisis here, and wont be large inflation and the executives of the new world order cannot let it. There always must be a crisis, world pandemic, generated wars/ orange revolutions, terrorism, and other means of control and pauperization.

Not a great statisfication when it is realised protest are useless in the present situation.
The government in Hungary still offers far more subsidy then would be able.
They simply decided to risk a state default over a civil war/ large disorder.
Fuel is about half of the market price, electricity also, while gas is more close to the market price, but still slightly bellow that. Also there are some fixed price of other basic goods, like UHT 2,8 milk, sugar, flour, etc what the supermarkets offer as "their" discounts.

But it is looks like the EU (+USA/ 14 eye) won`t rest untill either make a state default or government change (orange revolution) here because they are unable to make a civil war.

The Huf is off course in bad shape, that is what happens when the promised Euros does not arrive for years, but kept back. By one side the market reacts to the news (new money transfers kept back (again)) which makes Huf weaker compared to other currencies, and by purely financial reasons the cuntry have obligations in other currencies so must buy those currencies for Huf (which again weakens the Huf).
Normal exchange price would be around 320- 340 Huf/ Eur, but because the EU (+other) machinations it is now around 400, sometimes up to 415.

Also because Eastern countries are the wastedups of the old members most of the large retail chains (aldi, lidl, spar, etc...) buy the materials here (for Huf), export it elsewhere, and import back the finished product in Eur price.

Also large corporations are uses excuses and lies about the nearby war (while in the war zone product are far cheaper).
Slight problem is: actually Hungary would be capable easily to provide agricultural products for 30 million, with effort up to 45-50 million people.
But then there would be no agricultural crisis here, and wont be large inflation and the executives of the new world order cannot let it. There always must be a crisis, world pandemic, generated wars/ orange revolutions, terrorism, and other means of control and pauperization.
-@sjbabilon5

Its going to get a hell of a lot worse, and there will be more protests. Hungary is about to lose a lot of EU funding due to corruption.

Not a great statisfication when it is realised protest are useless in the present situation.
The government in Hungary still offers far more subsidy then would be able.
They simply decided to risk a state default over a civil war/ large disorder.
....
The Huf is off course in bad shape, that is what happens when the promised Euros does not arrive for years, but kept back. By one side the market reacts to the news (new money transfers kept back (again)) which makes Huf weaker compared to other currencies, and by purely financial reasons the cuntry have obligations in other currencies so must buy those currencies for Huf (which again weakens the Huf).
Normal exchange price would be around 320- 340 Huf/ Eur, but because the EU (+other) machinations it is now around 400, sometimes up to 415.

Also because Eastern countries are the wastedups of the old members most of the large retail chains (aldi, lidl, spar, etc...) buy the materials here (for Huf), export it elsewhere, and import back the finished product in Eur price.

-@sjbabilon5

No-one wants war here.  Hungary is backing the wrong horse - again. It's not a proper democracy. 

But the initial EUR 7.5B that is being discussed for withholding is not going to make that much difference.   OV will just say it's the EU trying to make HU a vassal state and HU needs to just deal with a "state of siege".  Meh, so what.  Eventually there will be an adjustment.

The thing about the currency is that is what it's worth.  The market has put a value on it based on current circumstances.  It's self-inflicted damage.  No-one is going to exchange at anything except close to the market rate and predictions.  If all of Fidesz was removed and a new government came in, the Forint would be stronger.  But perhaps OV thinks he can export his way out of this but I doubt it.

But can you substantiate that Aldi/Lidl etc claim?

Its going to get a hell of a lot worse, and there will be more protests. Hungary is about to lose a lot of EU funding due to corruption.
-@SimCityAT

I think there is time for HU to wriggle out of it somewhat. But the EU has now got HU's number and knows it's MO so they aren't going to be fooled but might compromise. 

The only way it can be reformed is a new reformist government and specifically not involving OV and his cronies. He's become unaccountable. As he's set up a kleptocracy, it's hard for the beneficiaries to give it up. It's like Trump, the only way to stay out of jail is to be in power.

BTW, I still hear stories from people here who are supporting Putin based upon what they hear on the TV. After decades here, I'm beginning to wonder if HU is a basket case. I don't know how they can be so easily fooled.

But the initial EUR 7.5B that is being discussed for withholding is not going to make that much difference.  OV will just say it's the EU trying to make HU a vassal state and HU needs to just deal with a "state of siege". Meh, so what. Eventually there will be an adjustment.

-@fluffy2560

According to the latest polls his strategy works, around 86% blame EU policies for current situation in HU. But then again I looked at the numbers, and they asked about 1000 respondents. I hope they picked the worst respondents by mistake, and they're not really honest sample of the country

According to the latest polls his strategy works, around 86% blame EU policies for current situation in HU. But then again I looked at the numbers, and they asked about 1000 respondents. I hope they picked the worst respondents by mistake, and they're not really honest sample of the country
-@Bian_ca6661

It's hard to trust anything here, especially polls conducted by OV's friends.  It'll be as trustworthy as a referendum in Eastern Ukraine.   

Of course, the 86% are being spoon fed a diet of nonsense.   Or have been asked a loaded question as per the previous failed referendum here.

I'm rapidly losing patience with the Hungarian people.  I think some of them need their heads dunking in cold water to try and wake them up.

BTW, I've just heard Donald Trump is being hit by a lawsuit.   Cool!

As of 28 September 2022 the US Embassy in the capital Budapest has issued a Demonstration Alert for planned protests in the city.

A protest regarding abortion issues is scheduled for 19:00 – 20:00 local time (17:00 – 18:00 GMT) outside the Parliament building and Szechenyi Square.

An LGBTQ march is expected to take place on 1 October from 17:30 – 20:30 local time (15:30 – 18:30 GMT) along main roads and squares in the Inner City area.

Counterprotests are possible for both gatherings.

"Hungary is backing the wrong horse - again."

Depends how someone define wrong.

Financial, mineral, political dependencies/ neccesities. 

"It's not a proper democracy."

Probably not.

But there were moments of history when even in proper democratic way people actualy voted to dissolve that corrupt goood for nothing system.

-@SimCityAT

"If all of Fidesz was removed and a new government came in, the Forint would be stronger."

fluffy2560

"The only way it can be reformed is a new reformist government and specifically not involving OV and his cronies."

And also would arrive all the funds which were held back/ dismissed for years (just in the past 7), which is equivalent a few years state budget.

In short the dictate is:

EU/ deep state:

"We make you bankrupt, and do whatever to enforce a system change."

"After that happens: there will money for the creation of the new world order in Hungary."

So their plan is clear - not hidden.

But also micalculated.

Many of us not so happy with the government, but it is more or less accepted as it picks up issues and make a legal + order type approach. Painfully moderate off course.

Example 1.:

1.1. Anno when started the artificially organised migrant tide many would be volunteer as machine gunner/ certain organisations were ready to defend the country.

1.2. Governement decided to pick up the issue, made a fence + sent military/ police instead.

So in many many issue what they do is: do it in a very moderate and also political way before other forces do it in radical way. The strange magic is: it is working. Like a tacit contract: they pick up the issue in a moderate way and radicals do not act as wish = order kept.

How long will it work? No idea.

But one thing is sure: while the new world order was capable to mobilize radicals, like Azov/ similars in Ukraine for their agenda at here they cannot. But local forces will act against them instead when this moderation contract cease to exist.

"But can you substantiate that Aldi/Lidl etc claim?"

Easy. As by law packed products must contain where they were produced, often there are info which corporations acted as distributors as well.

Anyway that is the situation long since: the local agricultural producer gets like 5-10% for the apple which sold on 100% price in the big chains (or exported as material for some German/ Austrian/ etc... food factory to make finished products).

"I still hear stories from people here who are supporting Putin"

Not neccesarily supporting an exact person.

More like the bipolar alliance (unipolar world ended).

Allies: Russia, China, Iran, Syria, Brasil, Cuba, Palestine, Catalonia. (Columbia?)

Many unaffiliated/ in-between.

Opponents: NATO (USA/ deep state), EU, 14 eye, UK/ former dominum Commonwealth members (+few thousands NGO)

"According to the latest polls his strategy works, around 86% blame EU policies for current situation in HU."

I doubt that 86% would think about the root of problems.

There's a protest going on in the town and lots of routes are blocked. Teachers this time. Kids were off school today because of it. Mrs F is driving in the town now and says it's snarled up.

As of 5 October 2022 a large protest has prompted disruptions in the capital Budapest. Thousands of participants have gathered in front of the Parliament building after earlier blocking streets around Margaret Bridge. The protest – in support of an ongoing teachers' strike – has prompted extensive disruptions to vehicle traffic and public transportation in central Budapest, although no significant violent incidents have been reported.

Trash workers had a protest/ strike recently.

They get what they wanted (one month bonus minimal wage becauseon  inflation/ energy crisis).

Also most of the workers (who work for Budapest City Council) get the same one time bonus.

So respect for the trash workers: this is happened because they enforced it.

Hungary: Teachers' protests, strikes planned

On 23 October 2022 a teachers' protest will take place in at 16:00 local time (14:00 GMT) in the capital Budapest. Demonstrators will march from Kalvin ter square to the Muyegetem embankment.

On 27 October a nationwide strike has been planned by teachers unions; associated protests are likely. Although the size of the upcoming actions is unclear, they may draw large participation.

In recent weeks teachers' strikes and protests have taken place due to grievances over staff shortages, salaries and general school conditions. In response, some school authorities have reportedly threatened to fire – and in some cases have fired – teachers for having participated.

In response to the reports of threats, on 14 October protests took place in multiple cities nationwide including the capital Budapest, Debrecen, Gyor and Szombathely. In addition to teachers, students and parents have also joined the protests.

Note: One of our Fluffyettes was in Budapest last night (14 Oct) and saw the protest. It was heavily supported by many people.

Hungary: US Embassy releases Demonstration Alert regarding Budapest protests from 27-30 October

The US Embassy released a Demonstration Alert regarding multiple protests planned in the capital Budapest from 27-30 October 2022.

Teachers: The embassy notes that thousands of demonstrators are expected to gather across the city in support of teachers during the morning of 27 October, with a corresponding demonstration planned from 17:00 – 19:00 local time (15:00 – 17:00 GMT) at Heroes Square near the Terezvaros area of the city.

Iran: Additionally, the embassy warns of a demonstration in solidarity with ongoing protests in Iran from 13:00 – 15:00 local time (11:00 – 13:00 GMT) at Kossuth Lajos Square in the Lipotvaros area of the city on 29 October.

Szekely: A protest is also planned from 17:00 – 19:00 local time (15:00 – 17:00 GMT) on 29 October at Kossuth Lajos Square in support of Szekely Autonomy Day.

More (ongoing) protests (edited):

On 21 November 2022 the US Embassy in the capital Budapest released a Demonstration Alert regarding several upcoming protests planned in the city.

On 22 November an estimated 500 demonstrators are expected to gather in support of teachers at Kossuth ter (front of the Parliament) in the Lipotvaros area of the city from 07:00 – 22:00 local time (06:00 – 21:00 GMT).

A subsequent event is planned on 25 November opposing violence against women from 17:30 – 19:00 local time (16:30 – 18:00 GMT) when approximately 200 demonstrators will march from Varoshaza park (next to Deak Ter) to Kossuth ter.

Embassy officials note that teachers are preparing to march from Szechenyi Istvan ter (Pest side of Chain Bridge) to Kossuth ter on 26 November from 14:30 – 18:00 local time (13:30 – 17:00 GMT); the event will include an estimated 10,000 participants.

16 May 25

There's a demonstration alert regarding several planned protests, which are expected to take place in the city through 20 May 2025.

The alert notes that multiple demonstrations regarding LGBTQ policy in country are expected to take place across District I and District V throughout the afternoon and evening on 17 May.

On 18 May a demonstration in opposition to a government transparency law proposal in parliament is planned for 17:30-00:00 local time (14:30-21:00 GMT) near Kossuth Lajos Square.

Additionally, on 20 May, a protest in opposition to a public assembly law.

Seems there was a large protest downtown the other day. tens of thousands of protesters.

First I have heard of it.

I would dislike getting caught up in one by mistake.

Like my husband and BIL ages 9 and 10 did back in 1956.

My wheelchair bound friend in Vegas said they are planning to attend a protest in Las Vegas on Saturday.

Called, No King protest.

I have no details on it except I expect it to be a anti Trump one.

I asked her to not go, any trouble breaks out she will be the first to get hurt.

Seems there was a large protest downtown the other day. tens of thousands of protesters.First I have heard of it.I would dislike getting caught up in one by mistake.Like my husband and BIL ages 9 and 10 did back in 1956.My wheelchair bound friend in Vegas said they are planning to attend a protest in Las Vegas on Saturday.Called, No King protest.I have no details on it except I expect it to be a anti Trump one.I asked her to not go, any trouble breaks out she will be the first to get hurt. - @Marilyn Tassy

Yes, it's the No Kings protest in the USA.  Obviously it's about Trump.   I can see things are building up to a show down in the USA. 

I cannot believe anyone can support that guy.   He's up ending everything, causing distress, lining his own pocket and hire a bunch of looney fascists.  And he's a convicted felon who owes money for all sorts of issues - not least sexual assault.

I do agree, your friend should stay at home or at least watch from a distance. 

Over here, one has to wonder if it'll be safe to join a protest.  Not because of violence but the risk of deportation if seen.  I am still in two minds over the forthcoming showdown with OV over the Pride (read proxy for Democracy) march.  On the one hand, I want to support Mrs F and the kids as HU citizens but I put myself in an awkward position.   The fact that I have to even consider this is messing with my head.  I've been to a couple of protests before here but it  was never a question there was any risk.

I don't know how we've come to this division between people.  Trump is massively divisive as is Orban.   It cannot come to any good. 

I wouldn't be surprised if someone is going to shoot someone in LA or elsewhere as the US is awash with guns and people who are itching to use them. 

BTW, it was the anti-NGO protest on June 1st.  Consideration of that law is deferred until Autumn/Fall.  My theory is that OV is waiting to see what the polls look like.  Also the EU has finally woken up and made some statements/issued opinions via the Advocate General (at the EU Court of Justice) about that and the Pride march.  What they'll do about it, I do not know.   I guess they (Orban) will have to back down or leave the EU.  I cannot see that happening before June 28 😋

Seems there was a large protest downtown the other day. tens of thousands of protesters.
First I have heard of it.
I would dislike getting caught up in one by mistake.
- @Marilyn Tassy

Yep, stay away.

Only a bloody idiot would even think about attending such an event.

It does blow my mind though that the Mexican flag is being flown on the streets of the USA.

I know Mexico  used to OWN Ca; but they stole it from the natives so if anyone has a right to protest it is the natives.

A deal is a deal, we , the US got Ca from Mexico.

Does any remember the Alamo? Doubt it is even taught in schools these days. Of course that was in Texas. Davy Crockett and all.

I had to jump through hoops to get my resident permit for Hungary.

I would never dream of protesting here, what for and who for?

Not worth the risk of deportation or jail time or worst.

I told my friend to not go or if she must then hang back and be safe.

IDK, she loves a good protest, was pissed at me for not wanting to protest suicide prevention.

Like if someone is going to do that, they usually do it alone!

Then she was pissed at me for not wanting to protest the Mirage casino for their Dolphin tank. She would dress up in a Mermaid outfit in her wheelchair and her husband would push her while dressed up like King Neptune, crown and all. Hmm, maybe she should of gotten me a cool outfit to change my mind about going?

I did not like that she was trying to reel me into her world of hurt.

I honestly do not want anyone to get hurt, guns could be an issue, hope not.

I know during the Rodney King riots the news did not cover all the events about people being pulled out of their cars and hurt. I still see the image of that white truck driver being dragged out of his truck and beaten by people. Wrong place, wrong time.

My brother worked at LAX at the time. He and his wife, she was an ex US Army MP and he an ex USAF enlisted man. He had purchased a $2,000 handgun for her birthday and I know she was itching to use it if needed.

He told me they both slept on rocking chairs in their home with their guns locked and loaded in case any funny stuff happened at their home. Strange thing is she was black and my bro white.

I bet he was not alone doing that and people are probably doing that now, just waiting.

A deal is a deal, we , the US got Ca from Mexico.
Does any remember the Alamo? Doubt it is even taught in schools these days. Of course that was in Texas. Davy Crockett and all.
- @Marilyn Tassy

Yes, it was when a bunch of the invading forces got their arses epically kicked.

The US started and won the war, taking the invaded lands as a prize.

Americans that are devoid of brains complain about Spanish being spoken in Los Angeles.

It does blow my mind though that the Mexican flag is being flown on the streets of the USA.
I know Mexico used to OWN Ca; but they stole it from the natives so if anyone has a right to protest it is the natives.
A deal is a deal, we , the US got Ca from Mexico.
Does any remember the Alamo? Doubt it is even taught in schools these days. Of course that was in Texas. Davy Crockett and all.
I had to jump through hoops to get my resident permit for Hungary.
I would never dream of protesting here, what for and who for?
Not worth the risk of deportation or jail time or worst.
I told my friend to not go or if she must then hang back and be safe.
IDK, she loves a good protest, was pissed at me for not wanting to protest suicide prevention.
Like if someone is going to do that, they usually do it alone!
Then she was pissed at me for not wanting to protest the Mirage casino for their Dolphin tank. She would dress up in a Mermaid outfit in her wheelchair and her husband would push her while dressed up like King Neptune, crown and all. Hmm, maybe she should of gotten me a cool outfit to change my mind about going?
I did not like that she was trying to reel me into her world of hurt.
I honestly do not want anyone to get hurt, guns could be an issue, hope not.
I know during the Rodney King riots the news did not cover all the events about people being pulled out of their cars and hurt. I still see the image of that white truck driver being dragged out of his truck and beaten by people. Wrong place, wrong time.
My brother worked at LAX at the time. He and his wife, she was an ex US Army MP and he an ex USAF enlisted man. He had purchased a $2,000 handgun for her birthday and I know she was itching to use it if needed.
He told me they both slept on rocking chairs in their home with their guns locked and loaded in case any funny stuff happened at their home. Strange thing is she was black and my bro white.
I bet he was not alone doing that and people are probably doing that now, just waiting. - @Marilyn Tassy

It's easy to see how new media etc can inflame any situation.   I just read an article where Alex Jones said NATO bombed Moscow and used unconnected footage to highlight the false narrative.  I thought Alex Jones was out of business but apparently not.  But that video and Jones's BS has been seen by 2 million people.   Trump and Musk both have platforms they can sow seeds of discontent from.   It's all doom scrolling.

People shouldn't have to sleep on rocking chairs with their weapons at the ready.  That's really not normal!

Like I posted in International Relations thread maybe CA will succeed from the US and merge with Baja California.  I've even seen articles saying Washington, Oregon and California could succeed and form a new country.   Bit far fetched but one can see the attractiveness of that given current affairs.

Did your friend protest for suicide prevention or against it?  In my own country suicide is illegal - yup, lock them up.  I like her dolphin protest.  I think in Europe, live whale and dolphin shows are now finished.   It's a problem what to do with those left over.   It's an ongoing situation with a couple of orcas in France I think.   They are finding it hard to know where to ship them to live out their lives.

The Alamo is a classic movie full of stars, much covered in various versions.   Now I'm thinking that could be my afternoon movie.

I can see it wll kick off on the 28th June https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2k1d7dlgzko

I can see it wll kick off on the 28th June https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2k1d7dlgzko - @SimCityAT

Yes, the US funded politician is anti government

Gergely Karacsony has been bought and paid for by the CIA

https://budapestforum.org/

Who funded that?

https://budapestforum.org/partners/

The US government

The US is funding any bent political types who will take their cash. The LGBT thing is just smoke, the US is funding anything anti-government.

However, there is a level of very amusing irony when you realise the LGBT movement in Hungary is taking money from a US administration that has an anti-gay agenda.

It's also rather amusing to see the anti-Trump posters here supporting Trump government policy.

I can see it wll kick off on the 28th June https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2k1d7dlgzko - @SimCityAT

Yes, the Mayor has taken it over.   Christmas is a very popular guy in Budapest with the younger set.   He's calling it a Freedom Day or something.   One of multiple events will be a Pride event but they are not saying which it is.   That means the cops will not know where to be to enforce the fascist laws of Orban.  So bit of divide and conquer.     Makes me wonder why the cops really are bothering because polls show Tisza are way ahead.   If they can be believed, a lot of them are going to lose their jobs come next year.  Certainly the higher echelons will be cleared out as is traditional.

I guess this is one of the showdowns that was inevitably going to occur.

Yes, the Mayor has taken it over. ....... - @fluffy2560

......as part of a US effort to remove Hungary's democratically elected government.

https://www.expat.com/en/forum/europe/h … ml#6058896

Hungary: Disruptions expected in Budapest on 28 June surrounding potential LGBTQ Pride event

On 28 June 2025 an LGBTQ Pride event and march are planned in the capital Budapest. The events are planned at Varoshaza park from 14:00 – 20:00 local time (12:00 – 18:00 GMT).

On 19 June police announced that the event would be banned on the basis of legislation passed in March and April 2025.

However, Mayor of Budapest Gergely Karacsony has stated that the event will be held despite the police ban. Heightened security measures are likely at the event and security forces may attempt to forcibly disperse the gathering.

Additionally, counter-demonstrations may be held in the vicinity; clashes between demonstrators and counter-demonstrators may occur.

Location of Varoshaza park: Click Here (it's next to Deak Ter)

Hungary: *Update* British FCDO updates travel advice regarding LGBTQ Pride event in Budapest

As of 26 June 2025 the British Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its travel advice regarding an LGBTQ Pride event planned in the capital Budapest on 28 June.

The FCDO notes that the Hungarian Minister of Justice has declared the event illegal. Individuals participating in events deemed illegal by authorities may face arrest and fines.

While it is unclear if participants will gather for the event at Varoshaza park, a heightened presence of security forces is expected and police may attempt to forcibly disperse participants.

Additionally, counter-demonstrations may be held in the vicinity; clashes between demonstrators and counter-demonstrators may occur.

BUDAPEST, June 27 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday there would be "legal consequences" for organising or attending a Budapest Pride march in violation of a police ban on the event planned for this weekend.

BUDAPEST, June 27 (Reuters) - Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday there would be "legal consequences" for organising or attending a Budapest Pride march in violation of a police ban on the event planned for this weekend. - @SimCityAT

Yes, he did say that but there are expected to be many thousands.   

It would jam up the courts for years if they arrested everyone.

Orban also said he would NOT use riot police and violence to break up the march.

Bit of a showdown what with 70 MEPs also attending.

A deal is a deal, we , the US got Ca from Mexico.
Does any remember the Alamo? Doubt it is even taught in schools these days. Of course that was in Texas. Davy Crockett and all.
- @Marilyn Tassy
Yes, it was when a bunch of the invading forces got their arses epically kicked.
The US started and won the war, taking the invaded lands as a prize.
Americans that are devoid of brains complain about Spanish being spoken in Los Angeles. - @Fred

The point in my way of thinking was not about who had land rights or not.

I am native American via the female line, that makes it stronger then if it came from the male line, at least in native culture it does.

Every nation in native culture has their own rules about rights of each member etc. Mohawks were probably true feminists before they word was invented.The female member chose the leaders , the muscle behind the man; They also owned everything, the males only owned their own hunting tools , Mohawks were not horsemen as other nations were.

HU:

Pride protests:

Hungary Pride to go ahead, defying Orban threat of 'legal consequences'

Up to 50,000 expected.

HU:

Huge numbers were at the march on Saturday 28th June 2025.

Around 100,000 march in Budapest Pride in open defiance of Hungary’s ban

That's a lot more than previous estimates of 35,000-50,000.

No response from Orban as far as can be ascertained.   Talk about out of touch.

If they can be believed, a lot of them are going to lose their jobs come next year. - @fluffy2560

Why not all?

That would wonderful if there were no more cops.

If they can be believed, a lot of them are going to lose their jobs come next year.  - @fluffy2560
Why not all?
That would wonderful if there were no more cops. - @sjbabilon5

Sounds good but then we'd have problems with accidents, missing persons, murders and generally nasty things that will happen.  Hungary should not become Haiti.   It's like insurance, you only need it when you need it, otherwise it seems like a waste of money.

Obviously, politicisation of the civil service is a major problem in Hungary.  Clearing out the dross and retraining with appropriate safeguards would not be a bad thing.

IDK, we need to control some people who are out of control and step all over innocents.

The police in my home town of Simi back in the 70s and 80s were really cool.

Not sure what happened in the past 40 odd years.

I only have dealt with police a few times, getting 2 traffic tickets in over 50 years of driving, making a police report for a stolen van and when my HU DIL stole my sons car, when a nutter stuck a gun in my face in the early 1980s from his new Mercedes, a middle aged looking business man, hard to believe, I know.

In the 1960s our Caddie broke down in Conn, it was the middle of winter during Christmas season. We drove from Ca to Conn; but a hose or something broke and it was a Sunday with everything closed down.

We had visited relations in Mass. and were driving back to Conn; when it went out; The police actually drove my parents, brother and I all the way back to my aunts home and it took hours. They made sure the car was towed to a service station so it could be looked at on Monday morning before my step dad returned to take care of it.

Had cops in Simi actually stop a friends Willies Jeep after he had run over 3 US mailboxes! I was a crazy teen, passed out like a light in the back of the Jeep; Woke up with flashlights on me. I was not happy and swore at the cops for waking me up. Told them I had to get back to my friend Lisa,s house because I was suppose to be helping her babysit! What a half arse story, so out of it;

They arrested my friend, did not ask for my ID and drove me all the way across town to a party that was going on at Lisas parents house. Her parents were out of town. They and the whole neighborhood could hear the music blasting away. Super nice just drove up and dropped me off saying have a good time?! Of course most of the cops then in our town were just slightly older then we were and they could relate to teens.

Times have changed, grew up being told,always ask a policeman for help if needed.

Oh, a funny tale, my 2nd step dad who had PTSD and was a 2X POW liked his booze on the weekends.

One day he got too mouthy with my mom, she took a frying pan and hit him over the head! He got huffy and drove off in his truck. My mother called the police on him because she did not want him to cause an accident, she told the police she had clobbered him on the head and he had drank too much. They pulled him over and drove him home, no arrest no nothing but a warning. The cops seemed like family more then controllers.

@fluffy2560

I would have no problem if it became Haiti or Mexico.

There are far more and decisive order as soon as the government and authorities do not barking into local business.

Police is useless in most countries, because it tasked to enforce laws which created by politicians, not to hunt down scum. If there were no police there were no drug users in a matter of months in Hungary, then as there are no longer a market/ demand there would be no sellers.

HU:
Huge numbers were at the march on Saturday 28th June 2025.

Around 100,000 march in Budapest Pride in open defiance of Hungary’s ban

That's a lot more than previous estimates of 35,000-50,000.

No response from Orban as far as can be ascertained. Talk about out of touch. - @fluffy2560

200,000

200,000
- @SimCityAT

Yes, the BBC said that.   There's been a variety of estimates.  Upper end seems to be 200K.

So far, we've not seen any responses from OV.    I expect he's having a pow-wow with his friends over what to do next.  Be interesting to be a fly on the wall for that one.  No doubt his MPs will be asking questions over his leadership but even with OV gone, it's too late, he'll be seen as pulling strings behind the scenes.

OV's following the usual path in a "democracy" though - get elected, start off trying to change things, make some promised changes, start to lose focus, gradually become more extreme/authoritarian in a search for policy/strategy and control, begin to annoy the electorate,  finally push voters over the edge and get kicked out for a generation.   

Time frame is always 10-15 years, exceptionally 20 years.  It takes that long for politicians to get stale.