Heat & Wildfires: A record-breaking heatwave is hitting the US and Europe, with temperatures above 40°C in many countries, hundreds of deaths reported, and wildfires forcing evacuations—Hungary is among those issuing heat alerts. Water & Health: The European Environment Agency says 96% of monitored bathing sites meet minimum health standards, but 1.5% are still rated “poor” due to sewage overflows and agricultural runoff. Hungary’s Climate Pressure on Farms: Hungary’s harvest is arriving weeks early as drought and heat push crops to ripen fast, risking major yield losses and rewriting the traditional agricultural calendar. Soil & Circular Farming: A Hungarian-linked soil expert argues composting animal waste can cut reliance on bought fertiliser while reducing pathogens when compost reaches sustained high temperatures. Biodiversity Research: Hungarian Natural History Museum partners helped document two bat species new to India in Mizoram, extending known ranges and boosting India’s bat diversity to at least 138 species. Animal Welfare Policy: Hungary’s environment minister says a nationwide assessment of dog shelters will start, with on-site inspections and plans to upgrade facilities to European standards. EV Charging (Regional): OMV Petrom completed a EUR 40m EU-backed project adding 384 ultra-fast chargers across Romania, Hungary and Slovakia. Bio-based Crops Project: A Hungarian consortium leads SUSTAINCrop, a Horizon Europe study on bio-based value chains and their impacts on land, water, biodiversity and greenhouse gases. Night Trains & Travel: Austria’s night-train network is hard to search due to fragmented booking systems, despite strong demand.