Climate Resilience Lessons: A new European Environment Agency report argues that small municipalities can teach the continent how to adapt, even as floods, droughts and heatwaves strain local capacity. EU Funds Probe: Hungary’s anti-corruption watchdog says senior figures in Viktor Orbán’s inner circle should be investigated over €3.5bn in missing EU money, linked to alleged inflated government contracts. Crypto U-Turn: Hungary is rolling back the restrictive crypto framework introduced in 2025, decriminalizing trading and ending prison penalties for certain activity. Public Media Overhaul: The Tisza Party has submitted a bill to rebuild Hungary’s state media system, abolishing the MTVA structure and aiming for more transparency and political balance. Weather Watch: HungaroMet forecasts a mixed weekend with sunshine, scattered showers and possible thunderstorms, especially in the northwest and north, with temperatures roughly in the low-to-mid 20s. Biodiversity & Water Stress: Reports highlight Hungary’s lakes under pressure, including Lake Velence drying up and threatening tourism and wildlife. Hydrogen for Fertiliser: Peregrine Hydrogen won an IFA innovation prize in Hungary for electrolyser tech that produces hydrogen and sulphuric acid with lower energy use, targeting greener fertiliser production.