AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHeat & Water Stress: River cruise operators warn that hotter summers are already cutting Rhine and Danube levels, with Budapest’s Danube gauge near record lows and cancellations/route changes reported across Europe. Climate Impacts in Hungary: Drought is also hitting tourism and shipping, while a fresh heatwave is expected to push temperatures back above 30°C and possibly 38°C early next week. Governance & Environment: Hungary launches an investigation into BYD’s investment deal after former foreign minister Péter Szijjártó took a top role at the company, with scrutiny promised over subsidies, tax breaks, permits and environmental exemptions. Urban Green Space: Budapest’s long-delayed City Hall Park gets the final heritage permit, paving the way for a new central public green square designed with sustainability in mind. Public Health Risk: UK travellers are warned about mosquito-borne viruses spreading across European holiday hotspots, raising risks of West Nile, dengue and chikungunya.
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