"The public spaces and apartment buildings of Józsefváros are echoing with violence against women and children" – the district is paying more attention to the prevention of domestic violence.

The new police chief of Budapest's VIII district, Colonel Péter György Paál, has been appointed amid controversy due to a previous case involving a Japanese woman who was murdered after seeking police help. The local council supported his appointment but conditioned it on a cooperation agreement aimed at combating violence against women and children. This agreement includes training for police officers on handling domestic violence cases. Despite unanimous support, the decision sparked heated debates, particularly regarding the prioritization of domestic violence issues over drug-related concerns. The council plans to enhance victim support services and ensure better police response to domestic violence incidents.