Budapest mayor questioned by police over banned pride march
Published: 8/1/2025
Budapest mayor Gergely Karacsony faced police questioning for organizing a banned LGBTQ+ pride march in defiance of Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban's government. Despite threats of fines and legal repercussions, a record 200,000 people participated in the rally, turning it into an anti-government protest. Karacsony, who could face up to a year in prison if convicted, maintained that "Neither freedom nor love can be banned in Budapest," emphasizing the importance of standing up for LGBTQ+ rights.
