Rule of Law Clash: Hungary’s rushed 17th constitutional amendment to remove President Tamas Sulyok and reshape the constitutional court drew sharp warnings from Human Rights Watch and other rights groups over due-process gaps. EU Accession Roadblock: Brussels has scaled back Ukraine and Moldova’s EU talks, opening only two negotiation chapters after Hungary’s renewed opposition. Heatwave Preparedness: Hungary issued a nationwide third-degree heat alert from Saturday, with emergency water distribution and public guidance as temperatures may hit 38–40°C. Transport Overhaul: The government plans new state-owned national transport and rolling-stock companies to speed rail fleet renewal and EU-funded upgrades. Pride Flags Tension: A man accused of throwing Pride-related flags into the Danube faces fines and possible prison, as Budapest’s Pride dispute escalates. Szeged BYD Probe: A second worker died at BYD’s EV factory construction site amid ongoing labor scrutiny and investigations. Aviation/Defense: Saab delivered two more Gripen C fighters to Hungary, completing final deliveries under the amended contract. Sport & Culture: FIA declared the Austrian GP a “heat hazard,” while Budapest also saw legal-defense efforts for journalists in a Media Defence litigation surgery.