Putin-ally Russian billionaire building controversial condominium in Budapest

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The Constitutional Court dismissed the complaint of the Municipality of the 13th district of the Hungarian capital without any serious examination. Against the will of the district, a huge condominium is being built on the area bounded by Népfürdő street, Dagály street, Jakab József street and Bodor street in Angyalföld. The investor is a billionaire businessman close to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Putin’s friend’s mega investment comes to Budapest

In Budapest, a huge residential complex is being built in Angyalföld, 13th district. One year ago, the municipality of Angyalföld filed a complaint against the development of the area between Népfürdő, Dagály, Jakab József and Bodor streets.

A sports hall would be built on one half of the site, and a huge apartment building on the other. The concept plan presented was considered too big and out of harmony with its surroundings by the district planning council, which did not support it, hvg.hu reports.

According to the legislation in force, the project could not have been realised, but the Hungarian government has classified it as an investment of major national economic importance. The rejection of the district is therefore not an obstacle.

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2 Comments

  1. Because Putin told him to. No one for a moment can think Orban and his government runs this country.

    We’re owned by Russia and do what the Kremlin tells us to.

  2. @anonymous – unfortunately the Kremlin does not even have to tell our Politicians – they know the brief by heart … and are happy to act accordingly, “in the interest of the Hungarian People” … #turkeysvotingforchristmas

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