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The local city hall was also built in this style, as was the high school, Rech said.

A city hall starved of funds and in constant struggle with the central government dared to host an event the government tried to ban, and won - for now at least.

"Budapest city hall will organise the Budapest Pride march as a local event on 28 June, Period," vowed the mayor.

Another far-right candidate, Grzegorz Braun, is under investigation by police for tearing down a Ukrainian flag from a city hall building during an election rally in April.

Members of the public can sign Belfast's book of condolence at the city hall, while a special council meeting to reflect on the Pope's legacy will take place in Belfast on Thursday.