Pride Parade in Pécs Marks Historic Moment for Hungary
https://boutique-lgbtqia.com/pride-parade-in-pecs-marks-historic-moment-for-hungary Pride Parade in Pécs Marks Historic Moment for Hungary Historic Pride in Pécs Record-Breaking Pride March in Defiance of Government Ban The city of Pécs in southern Hungary witnessed an unprecedented Pride March, with an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 people taking to the streets, as reported by Agence France-Presse (AFP). This turnout represents a nearly sevenfold increase from past events, making it the largest Pride gathering ever in the city. Remarkably, the march went ahead despite a ban issued by the Hungarian government and upheld by the Supreme Court on September 15. Following the overwhelming success of Budapest Pride earlier in the summer—which drew over 200,000 people—the Pécs demonstration sent a clear message to the authorities. Under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's ultra-conservative leadership, Hungary has implemented a series of laws targeting LGBTQI+ individuals. Despite this clima...