Tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Orban was voted out

Budapest enjoys first Pride march since Orbán voted out

Despite temperatures over 100 degrees, tens of thousands of people attended Budapest's first post-Orbán Pride march. Orbán's far-right government had prohibited such events, but LBGTQ Hungarians and their friends defied those bans and the new management is more encouraging. Participants set off from Budapest's iconic Opera house and wound through the city center before crossing the Erzsébet Bridge over the Danube River. — Read the rest The post Budapest enjoys first Pride march since Orbán voted out appeared first on Boing Boing.

Pride after Orbán: Budapest Mayor Vows to Officiate Hungary's First Same-Sex Marriage

Around 50,000 people marched through central Budapest on Saturday, 27 June, according to organizers, as the Hungarian capital hosted its 31st Pride parade amid one of the most intense heatwaves sweeping across Europe, with temperatures reaching around 40°C during the march. The first Budapest Pride since former prime minister Viktor Orbán's government lost power in April had a more celebratory atmosphere than last year's march, which became a mass demonstration against an attempted ban. Reporters described dancing, music, and a relaxed crowd, while organizers distributed water and the city opened public fountains. Police said the parade proceeded peacefully, although three people were taken into custody.

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Tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Orbán ouster

BUDAPEST, Hungary — Tens of thousands of people gathered in soaring temperatures in Hungary’s capital Saturday to celebrate the 31st annual Budapest Pride, the first such LGBTQ+ march since former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who had sought to ban the event, was ousted in an April election. The march began Saturday afternoon as temperatures reached at least []

Budapest Pride: Regular celebration this year

Budapest Pride: Regular celebration this year

Budapest Files Police Report after Pride Flags Thrown into Danube

Less than 24 hours after Progress Pride flags were installed on Budapest’s Erzsébet Bridge, several disappeared, with a video showing a man throwing the banners into the Danube. City authorities suspect deliberate vandalism, plan to file a police report, and say the flags will be reinstalled as Budapest prepares for its first Pride since Viktor Orbán left power. The post Budapest Files Police Report after Pride Flags Thrown into Danube appeared first on Hungarian Conservative.

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Tens of thousands march in the first Budapest Pride since Viktor Orbán was voted out

Tens of thousands are gathering in Hungary's capital for the 31st annual Budapest Pride

Could Budapest Pride be postponed? Organisers, Minister Hegedűs and police speak out

Budapest Pride is set to begin at 3pm in the height of the afternoon heat, as a so‑called “heat dome” settles over Hungary. budapest budapestpride event Continue reading: https://dailynewshungary.com/budapest-pride-extreme-heatwave-postponement/

Thousands march in Budapest's first Pride since Orban's fall

Over 10,000 Hungarians braved record heat to march in Budapest's first Pride since Viktor Orban's election defeat, waving huge rainbow and EU flags. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #Budapest #HungaryPride #ViktorOrban #PeterMagyar #BudapestPride2026 #HungaryPolitics #LGBTQRights #PrideMarch #EuropeanUnion #HungaryElection #Pride2026 #WorldNews #BreakingNews #EuropePolitics #HungaryNews Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4exdgJ0 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en

Christians and Patriots Stage Counter Marches after Pride Orgy Hits Budapest

Citizengo and a citizens’ initiative led by Tamás Gaudi Nagy and Elizabeth-Magyar Valóság organized patriotic demonstrations in the capital on Saturday afternoon, coinciding with Budapest Pride. Based on a report by HírTV, Citizengo’s prayer march proceeded from St. Stephen’s Basilica along Bajcsy-Zsilinszky Street to Kossuth Square. Participants in the “March for the Protection of Interests” [] The post Christians and Patriots Stage Counter Marches after Pride Orgy Hits Budapest appeared first on Hungary Today.

Thousands join Peace March to honour Srebrenica genocide victims

More than 6,000 people set off on July 8 from Nezuk on the annual Peace March to Srebrenica, marking the 31st anniversary of the 1995 genocide committed by the Serb forces. Participants walk the 100-kilometre route over three days, following the same path Bosniaks took while fleeing the massacre. Survivors are leading this year’s march, which will conclude in Potocari ahead of the collective funeral for newly identified victims.

"I want to officiate the first same-sex wedding in Budapest" – Karácsony at Budapest Pride

The mayor of Budapest spoke before the tens of thousands gathered at the first Budapest Pride since Orbán was ousted from office.

Peace March Participants crossed the most demanding Stage over the Mountain Udrc

The second stage of the Nezuk – Potočari Peace March has also been completed. The most demanding. The participants crossed the mountain Udrč and arrived in Mravinjce during the evening. At this year’s Peace March, which commemorates the victims of the Srebrenica Genocide, around 9,000 participants are expected, said the President of the Subcommittee for [] The post Peace March Participants crossed the most demanding Stage over the Mountain Udrc appeared first on Sarajevo Times.

Limerick Pride returns for another year of celebrations

THERE’S pride in the community ahead of Limerick Pride 2026, returning from July 6-11. The Limerick Pride Festival, under this year’s theme ‘Pride in the Community’, will celebrate the strength and resilience of the county’s LGBTQ+ community. It also marks a historic milestone in the lead up to EuroPride 2028, which is expected to draw [] The post Limerick Pride returns for another year of celebrations appeared first on Limerick Post.

New Budapest police chief outlines Pride security plans

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Iran witnesses nighttime marches in support of Hezbollah

TEHRAN, June 22 (YPA) – Thousands of demonstrators marched through the streets of several Iranian cities late Sunday, expressing solidarity with the Lebanese militant group and political party Hezbollah amid escalating regional tensions. Carrying flags and banners, participants chanted slogans emphasizing the deep-rooted alliance between Tehran and the Lebanese group. Among the prominent messages displayed []

New mural calls for liberty for all

As lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and others (LGBTQI+) Pride Month draws to a close, a new mural takes pride of place on Nelson Mandela Avenue. The mural references the Namibian national anthem and calls on society to “hold high the banner of liberty” inclusive of all Namibians. Presented by Sister Namibia and ENK [] The post New mural calls for liberty for all appeared first on The Namibian.

Tens of thousands take part in Dublin Pride parade

Tens of thousands of people are taking part in the annual Dublin Pride parade this afternoon.

Mayor Mamdani joins New York City parade marking LGBTQ+ Pride Month

Pride Month celebrations peaked with big parades in New York, San Francisco and some other cities on Sunday. (AP Video by Aron Ranen and production by Vanessa A. Alvarez) Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

IN PHOTOS | Pride parades here and abroad

Pride Month celebrations peaked Sunday with big parades in Toronto, San Francisco and other major cities on the anniversary of the 1969 Stonewall uprising, which accelerated and transformed the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.

Photos: Cincinnati Pride 2026

CityBeat photographer Kennedy Dudley captured Cincinnati Pride in photos on Saturday — from the parade to the celebration afterward, Cincinnati came out in droves to show their pride! Click through the gallery below to see Dudley’s photographs. The post Photos: Cincinnati Pride 2026 appeared first on Cincinnati CityBeat.

10,000 Vespa riders bring Rome to a halt for 80th anniversary parade

Enthusiasts numbering more than ten thousand from forty-eight different countries around the world gathered in Rome this weekend to celebrate []

Everything we saw as Jorgeous and Roxxxy Andrews glammed up San Antonio’s Pegasus

San Antonio’s Pegasus celebrated a special Pride event Wednesday night billed as Pride Jorgeous featuring special guest Roxxxy Andrews. The show paired serious star power from two beloved contestants on Ru Paul’s Drag Race and also featured Layla Larue and Versa Mathews as hosts. How much glam can you stand, San Antonio? Photos by [] The post Everything we saw as Jorgeous and Roxxxy Andrews glammed up San Antonio’s Pegasus appeared first on San Antonio Current.

'Diversity is our strength': Over 4,000 join Pride Run in Luxembourg City

It's our pride, declared Luxembourg's Minister for Gender Equality and Diversity on Thursday, as over 4,000 residents and visitors turned out for the capital's Pride Run.

Sweden Takes Girls from Christian Parents, Won't Return Them Even After They Attempt Suicide

Thousands of Romanians protested in Bucharest on Saturday over Sweden's refusal to return Sara and Tiana Samson to their parents, Daniel and Bianca. The girls are Romanian citizens from a Christian family who lived as residents in Sweden. They were seized from their parents under false pretenses by Swedish social services three and a half years ago.