Geothermal Push: Hungary has started drilling Europe’s next geothermal “powerhouse” with drill bits descending to 2,400 meters, aiming to generate electricity and supply district heating in Kiskunhalas—an effort framed as cutting fossil fuel demand. Battery Fallout: Authorities in Hajdú-Bihar have launched proceedings against CATL after a May 5 spill of “green liquid waste” into the sewer system, with permits revoked and cleanup ordered; fines and an extraordinary investigation are expected. Lake Balaton Upgrade: Renovation work has begun on key Balaton ferry terminals in Szántód and Tihany, with a 6 billion forint project to modernize infrastructure, improve traffic and ticketing, and add bicycle and passenger facilities. Local Mobility Rules: Hajdúszoboszló will restrict fast micromobility devices from July, banning several e-scooter and e-board types in crowded zones while allowing use on cycle paths. EU Transport Debate: Nine EU governments, including Hungary, oppose mandatory quotas forcing large company fleets toward electric vehicles, arguing uneven charging readiness and competitiveness risks. Design for Nature: The planned Hungarian Natural History Museum exhibition building in Debrecen’s Great Forest has won Architizer A+Awards for unbuilt landscape and institutions, praised for blending into the forest and supporting wildlife.