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“Bucharest not Budapest”: Romanian campaign aims to put an end to the confusion

July 29, 2013

EuronewsRomania is taking action to put an end to the confusion between its capital city and Budapest, the capital of Hungary.The two capital cities have long been the cause of bewilderment, embarrassing the likes of Michael Jackson, Iron Maiden, Lenny Kravitz, Ozzy Osbourne and Metallica, to name but a few.“Yes, Iron Maiden started their Bucharest concert with a loud “Hello, Budapest”.

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