A pungent smell has been lingering in Hegyvidék for months, and soldiers in protective gear have been deployed.

A pungent odor prompted the military laboratory service to investigate a building in Budapest's XII district, previously used as a post office and social center. The area has been evacuated for four months due to the smell, which residents reported. No toxic substances were found during the initial investigation, but further tests and a police inquiry are underway. The local government has been trying to identify the odor's source, with historical use of chemicals in the area noted. The defense minister confirmed that protective-suited soldiers completed their inspections without finding hazardous materials, and samples were sent for additional laboratory analysis.