Climate & Water Stress in Hungary: Lake Velence is dropping toward historic lows, with experts warning climate change plus decades of mismanagement could push levels to around 30 cm by summer’s end—threatening tourism, sailing, and local wildlife. Heat & Storm Risk: HungaroMet forecasts Hungary’s first heat wave of the year, with temperatures climbing into the 30s and possible thunderstorms and hail in parts of the country. Renewables on Degraded Land: The EU-backed LIFE REALS project launches in Romania (also involving Hungary) to speed up solar and wind development on artificial and degraded sites while steering clear of biodiversity hotspots like Natura 2000. Health & Environment Link: A human case of low-pathogenic avian influenza A (H9N2) in Hong Kong keeps the local pandemic risk assessed as low, but authorities stress hygiene and avoiding contact with live poultry and droppings. EU Policy Watch: The EU Transparency Register Secretariat suspended MCC Brussels, a Hungarian-linked think tank arm, after a complaint over disclosure rules—an issue that also touches climate policy influence. Science for Global Health: Researchers at the University of Pécs are developing an mRNA vaccine candidate against the tropical parasite Trypanosoma cruzi, citing spread risks tied to migration and global warming.