AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHeatwave Emergency in Hungary: Hungary’s third-degree heat alert stayed in force as HungaroMet reported a new June 28 record of 40°C in Budapest, with warnings of up to 42°C early next week; the government ordered public-sector remote work where possible, urged postponing outdoor labor, and kept rail speed limits after heat disrupted services and burst pipes. Europe Death Toll: The WHO says the heatwave has caused over 1,300 excess deaths across Europe since June 21, with France alone reporting around 1,000 more deaths than expected; Tedros called heat a “silent killer” as hospitals strain. Euro Adoption Watch: The ECB says Romania has made only limited progress toward the euro, while Hungary and others face hurdles on inflation, fiscal gaps, and legal compatibility. Budapest Tourism Rules: Terézváros’s Airbnb-style crackdown cut bed places by 44% in May and drove a shift toward other districts. Culture Abroad: A Hungarian delegation wrapped up a Shanxi heritage tour in China, visiting sites like the Yungang Grottoes and Pingyao.
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