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Despite receiving criticism from human rights groups, Hungary’s officials recently passed a law that promotes the "traditional family" and can threaten the country’s gay rights.

The Harvey Milk Foundation, a leading organization that promotes Harvey Milk’s legacy through education and outreach announced that it will participate in Budapest’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Pride with the march’s opening speech.

Budapest’s eclectic architecture, cuisine, bustling nightlife and arts scene, and bath culture ensure the city remains the true Pearl of the Danube.

Hungarian lawmakers on Monday, April 18, voted 262-44 to approve a new constitution that includes a ban on marriage for same-sex couples.

World stock markets tumbled Monday and the euro hit a new four-year low in the wake of poor U.S. jobs figures and amid fresh fears that the debt crisis that began in Greece is spreading to Hungary.

The Sept. 5 Pride parade in Budapest attracted anti-gay hooligans again this year, but careful planning ensured that despite some commotion the parade itself was not disrupted.

Hungary’s official government publication says gay couples will be able to register domestic partnerships beginning July 1.