AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHeatwave Crisis: Hungary hit a new record 42°C in Szécsény as a third-degree heat alert continues, with water outages reported in villages near Budapest and officials urging residents to conserve. Water & Power Strain: The Great Hungarian Plain is drying further, with soil moisture critically low in deeper layers, raising alarms for farming and habitats. Budapest Daily Life: The city is rolling out a redesigned nighttime public-transport network to improve coverage and frequency during summer demand. Politics & Institutions: Parliament voted to dismantle the Orban-era Sovereignty Protection Office, a move widely seen as ending a key tool used against critics and independent media. Security Leadership: Viktor Orbán appointed former TEK head János Hajdu as Fidesz security director amid ongoing questioning in the “cash convoy” investigation. Travel Disruption: River-cruise passengers in Budapest faced days of stifling conditions after air-conditioning failures, with flights home arranged and refunds offered. Culture: Hungarian animation won awards at the Annecy Festival, adding to a busy week for local arts.
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