Water Crisis in Hungary: Lake Velence’s beaches are largely deserted as drought and mismanagement push the lake to record lows, forcing cruise suspensions and hitting tourism, angling, and the local ecosystem. Danube Disruption: Near-record low Danube levels have stranded river cruises north of Budapest and cancelled sightseeing trips, with water levels in the capital reportedly close to an eight-year low. EU Enlargement Watch: Montenegro is nearing technical readiness for EU accession, but EU capitals—especially France and the Netherlands—are warning against rushing enlargement for geopolitical reasons. Budapest Crash: A fatal collision in Budapest’s District XX left one dead and two injured; police have launched a criminal investigation. Travel Headache for UK Families: Ryanair warns of long passport queues at 15 European airports this summer, naming Budapest among the likely hotspots due to the Entry/Exit System rollout. Energy Security Update: Hungary’s gas TSO, FGSZ, says high-pressure pipeline operations ran smoothly in H1 2026 and storage injections rose sharply, supporting winter readiness. Rule of Law Message: President Tamás Sulyok says rule of law is an objective fact, not a political opinion. Politics Shock: Péter Magyar renews attacks on Péter Szijjártó’s move to BYD, calling it corruption and raising legal concerns. Sports Spotlight: Makanakaishe Charamba and Muzala Samukonga both secured podium finishes at the Gyulai István Memorial in Budapest.