Heatwave Emergency: Europe’s deadly heatwave is still pushing east. Forecasts point to 40°C in Hungary and the Czech Republic over the weekend, with hospitals under strain and more event cancellations. France reports rising heat-related emergency visits, drownings and child deaths after overheated car incidents, while Germany logged a new record high of 41.3°C. Budapest Pride & Public Safety: Budapest Pride is set to go ahead despite a top heat alert (around 38°C), with organisers urging vulnerable people to stay away; Paris Pride was postponed to protect emergency services. Budapest Outdoor Advertising Crackdown: The capital voted to cut outdoor ad spaces by about 10,000, banning large billboards and mesh coverings to reduce “visual pollution.” Geothermal for Heating: A report highlights Szeged’s geothermal district heating expansion, now supplying most connected apartments and reducing reliance on imported gas. EU Energy Policy: EU ministers agreed a negotiating position for the grids package, aiming to speed permitting and strengthen cross-border electricity infrastructure. Energy Storage Deal: ENEVO and Kraftfeld signed an EPC contract for a 110 MW / 220 MWh battery project in Romania, targeting early 2027 operation.