Budapest mayor could face charges for hosting LGBTQ+ Pride march
Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has been sent a proposal for indictment over the city's Pride march in June.
December 12, 2025
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Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony has been sent a proposal for indictment over the city's Pride march in June.
A Pride parade protesting Hungary's LGBTQ+ crack down has been backed by over 30 foreign embassies – but not the United States.
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Thousands blocked major streets and bridges in Budapest to show their outrage.
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