AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDanube Drought Crisis: Record-low Danube levels are forcing major disruptions across Central Europe, with Hungary’s Danube at just 23 cm in Budapest and cruise and cargo traffic hit hard. Nuclear Power Under Pressure: Hungary’s Paks plant is operating at about half output after Unit 3 was shut down and Unit 2 cut, while Romania shut both Cernavodă reactors for the first time in decades, prompting calls for energy savings. Tourism Takes a Hit: River cruises are rerouting or cancelling stops near Budapest as ships dock far upriver and bookings fall. Transport & Trade: ÖBB Rail Cargo Group launched a new Budapest–Belgrade rail service, aiming to keep supply chains moving despite river problems. Budapest Costs: Taxi fares in the Hungarian capital rise from Saturday, with higher base, per-kilometer and per-minute rates plus an airport surcharge. Energy Market: PPC Group expands in Hungary with a deal to integrate a 57.5 MW solar park into its renewables portfolio.
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