Strong turnout at Budapest Pride march despite government ban

Tens of thousands marched in Budapest Saturday, boldly defying a new law by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling coalition that bans Hungary's annual Pride celebrations. The revellers kicked off the march in festive style at the opposition-run city hall, staging a direct challenge to the nationalist prime minister.

Jun 29, 2025 - 07:01
Strong turnout at Budapest Pride march despite government ban
Tens of thousands marched in Budapest Saturday, boldly defying a new law by Prime Minister Viktor Orban's ruling coalition that bans Hungary's annual Pride celebrations. The revellers kicked off the march in festive style at the opposition-run city hall, staging a direct challenge to the nationalist prime minister.