AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPaks Restart Watch: Hungary has begun switching a second turbine back on at the Paks nuclear plant after Danube levels rose following weeks of drought, offering some relief after the plant was forced down to about 10% capacity. Heatwave Reality Check: Copernicus reports Western Europe’s hottest June-July on record, with soil moisture far below 2022 levels, reinforcing drought and wildfire risk across millions. Danube Drought Fallout: The low river is disrupting transport, exposing wartime wrecks and archaeological remains, and squeezing cooling water for power generation. Water-Policy Clash: A Hungarian state secretary for water management is now contradicting Viktor Orbán’s earlier claim that Hungary has a water surplus, as the heatwave reignites debate over reservoirs and water planning. Education Reform Push: The government proposes more child-centred primary schooling, including optional 35-minute lessons and a calmer start to the day. State Media Shake-up: After MTVA suspended news programmes, many employees still don’t know if or when they’ll return, while conservative outlets face cuts and reduced ad support. Budapest Culture & Sports: Sziget festival noise checks are reported below legal limits, and Liverpool continue grief support for Diogo Jota’s death, with Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai discussing the team’s silence around the tragedy.
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