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Sun set to shine over Sunday's general election day

Forecasts call for sun and highs of 19 degrees celsius on election day

The sun is set to shine over Sunday's general election day, reaching 19 degress celsius at its peak.

According to weather forecasts, this weekend is set to be a sun-filled few days with mild clouds, a welcome change from the cold experienced over recent weeks.

Meanwhile, surveys from Publicus and Zavecz Research recently placed Fidesz firmly in first place with right-wing opposition party Jobbik a distant second. The Socialists (MSZP) stand in third place, according to polls.

The rulling alliance - comprising Fidesz and its Christian Democrat ally, KDNP - has the backing of around 30 percent of voters, with no other party clearing 20 percent in any poll.