Foreign Affairs updates travel advice for visitors to Budapest Pride
The Foreign Affairs Department updated its travel advice for Hungary on Thursday. Visitors to the Pride event taking place in Budapest this Saturday are being warned that they may face fines, as the march through the city center has been banned by the authorities.
"The Hungarian government, through the Minister of Justice, has announced that the Pride March scheduled for 28 June 2025 is prohibited by law," reads the website of the Foreign Affairs Department. "It remains unclear under what conditions the Pride March will take place. Under Hungarian law, participating in a banned demonstration is, in principle, punishable by a fine of up to 200,000 Hungarian forints (approx. 500 EUR). The law also permits the use of facial recognition to identify participants."
"In light of the above, we remind you that participation in a demonstration not authorised by the Hungarian authorities is the sole responsibility of the individual participant. We advise potential participants to exercise caution and stay informed about the current situation via the media and the social media channels of the embassy in Budapest. For their safety, participants are especially advised to avoid possible counter-demonstrations and, in case of disturbances, to follow the instructions of the local police."
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