Thousands of citizens fill the streets of Budapest, celebrating the end of the Orban era
2026-04-13 10:45:44
TiranaPost
An atmosphere of celebration and enthusiasm has engulfed Budapest, where thousands of citizens took to the streets to celebrate the election result that ended a long period of rule by Viktor Orbán.
Celebrations erupted immediately after Péter Magyar's victory was confirmed, turning the city center into a rallying point for supporters of change.
With flags in their hands and calls for a different future, citizens demanded a new democratic course for the country.
During the rally, part of the crowd was heard chanting anti-Russian slogans, such as "Russians, leave" and "Go home," in a sign of dissatisfaction with previous policies and relations with Moscow.
In his speech to supporters, Magyar stressed that the country aims to return more strongly to the European path.
"Hungary wants to be a European country again. It will return to Europe," he said.
His victory and that of the political force he leads is seen as a turning point for Hungary, ending a long political cycle and opening a new phase of expectations for reform and change. Meanwhile, Orbán's supporters reacted with strong emotions as the final results were announced.
