AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Crisis at Paks: Hungary’s only nuclear plant is set for a full shutdown as the Danube hits record lows, with output already cut to under half and officials warning a restart could take weeks if conditions don’t improve. Budapest Power-Saving Measures: The capital is slowing metro and tram services and adjusting charging schedules to cut electricity use during peak hours, while some trolleybus routes may temporarily switch to diesel. EU Watches Supply Security: The EU’s energy and housing chief says Brussels is closely monitoring Hungary and the region, though no immediate supply-security problem is flagged. NIS-MOL Deal Update: The US Treasury granted NIS a special licence to keep operating until late August and extend talks with MOL, as negotiations continue over Gazprom Neft’s stake. Danube’s Hidden History: Extreme drought has exposed the remains of Budapest’s wartime Franz Joseph Bridge near Liberty Bridge, with stranded hotel boats also affected. F1 and Politics of Performance: Helmut Marko says tensions inside Red Bull are “not going smoothly” as Verstappen’s complaints grow, while Lewis Hamilton apologized to media after penalties at the Hungarian GP.
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