Heatwave Crisis in Hungary: Hungary hit a new record of 42°C as Europe’s deadly “heat dome” pushed east, with water outages in places like Szada (about three-quarters of residents affected) and officials urging people to conserve water and avoid stockpiling. Drought on the Great Plain: Beyond the emergency, reports say the Great Hungarian Plain is drying out long-term, with rainfall deficits and critically dry soil layers threatening groundwater, farms, and habitats. Energy Under Pressure: The heat is straining power systems and water-dependent generation; Hungary is also moving to boost flexibility, with MVM completing major battery storage at Ajka/Bakony hybrid plants to help balance demand during extreme weather. Forests & Biodiversity: WWF Hungary calls for a post-logging-moratorium overhaul of protected and Natura 2000 forests, pushing away from clear-cutting toward continuous-cover, mixed-species management to protect wildlife and resilience. EU Food Safety: COCERAL published a mycotoxin risk management survey, including Hungary, highlighting continued focus on prevention in grains and feed. Visegrad Agriculture Resilience: Bulgaria backed a V4-style push for stronger CAP risk management after 2027, including better insurance and faster crisis support for farmers.