Hungary
The "Tisza" party elected András Baka as its candidate for the presidency by secret ballot. The vote in parliament will take place on August 11.
The case concerning the alleged receipt of a bribe by the former minister has been referred to the Budapest police. He could face up to 3 years in prison.
Italy has declared the highest level of danger due to the heat in all 27 monitored cities for the first time this year. The heat has caused records in Austria, fires in France, and energy problems in Hungary.
Low water levels in the Danube forced Hungary's "Paks" nuclear power plant to shut down for the first time in 44 years, threatening BMW iX3 production. The company reduced energy consumption at the plant by 15%, but the impact on output is not yet known.
The European Commission is working with Hungary and Slovakia on diversification and phasing out Russian oil. They have an exemption from sanctions because of the "Druzhba" oil pipeline.
Ukrainian border guards rescued a 17-year-old citizen of Hungary who was carried to the Ukrainian bank by the strong current of the Tisza. Another 20-year-old young man, unfortunately, drowned; his body was found by Hungarian colleagues.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a new international format that will unite the countries of the region around security, economy and tourism. The initiative was supported by the presidents of the European Council and the European Commission.
Forest fires in Europe caused damages of 3. 1 billion euros for just five eurozone countries. The real losses could be significantly higher due to property damage and tourism disruptions.
Romania's Ministry of Defense conducts controlled explosions on the river to change the Danube's course. The operation aims to ensure water supply for the Cernavodă nuclear power plant due to a record drop in water level.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar warned of a critical five-day period when the Paks Nuclear Power Plant will not generate electricity due to heat and low water levels. The crisis could cost the country up to $630 million due to rising prices for imported electricity.
Dimitar Stoyanov stated that the aircraft are needed only as a source of spare parts. The opposition accused the government of trying to pit Bulgaria's security against support for Ukraine.
Bulgaria is considering the purchase of used F-16s or Gripens due to delays in new aircraft. Defense Express warns of potential competition for aircraft for Ukraine.
Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar announced that due to a record low water level in the Danube, the Paks Nuclear Power Plant will be completely shut down for the first time in 44 years. The energy crisis could begin on Monday.
Metropolitan Hilarion, who was involved in a drug case in the Czech Republic, was allowed to stay in Russia to care for his mother. His new place of service became the Exaltation of the Cross Monastery in the Moscow region.
Hungary's Paks Nuclear Power Plant will shut down Unit 3 on July 29, 2026, due to a critical drop in the Danube's water level to -118 cm. Specialists are constantly monitoring the situation to ensure the safe operation of the facility.
Energy expert Stanislav Ignatiev stated that the current situation with fuel is not a systemic shortage, but logistical difficulties due to Russian attacks. He considers it unlikely that the price of gasoline will rise to 100 hryvnias per liter, as this would require a simultaneous combination of several crisis factors.
Poland's MFA called Putin's statements about a possible division of Ukraine disinformation. Warsaw stated it has no territorial claims and supports Ukraine's sovereignty.
Lawmakers approved the creation of the National Asset Recovery Agency, which has broad powers to fight corruption. The new body will combine the functions of the prosecutor's office, police, and financial investigators.
The Russian dictator stated that Ukraine "sooner or later will lose the western lands," which he called "a gift from the USSR. " He also claimed that "the only guarantor of Ukraine's territorial integrity was precisely Russia."
France, Italy, Spain and other EU countries opposed the European Commission's proposal to link payments from the 2028-2034 budget to the implementation of reforms. Critics fear payment delays and increased influence from Brussels.
In Transcarpathia, preparations for the opening of the "Bila Tserkva – Sighetu Marmației" checkpoint are being completed. At the first stage, it will operate around the clock for passenger cars, allowing up to 600 vehicles per day.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha held a phone conversation with Hungarian Deputy Prime Minister Anita Orbán. The parties discussed the security situation in the Black Sea and issues of national minorities.
The State Service for Ethnopolitics established that the Pochaiv Lavra is a structural subdivision of the UOC, affiliated with the ROC. The statute of the Lavra confirms its belonging to the Kyiv Metropolis of the UOC.
Germany, France and Portugal opposed the ban on imports of Russian pollock, while Greece blocked stricter restrictions on gas transit. The sanctions did not affect Patriarch Kirill due to Bulgaria's position.
The COELA working group did not approve the results of the screening of clusters 2 and 3 due to Hungary's position. The issue has been postponed to September 1, making it impossible to open a new cluster before the summer break.
Hungarian prosecutors conducted searches at the offices of the "Fidesz" party where the servers are located. The party accused the new government of attempting to shut down its activities.
The most titled chess player in the world, Judit Polgar, refused the offer to become the president of Hungary. She explained that she is not ready to take on the historical responsibility of uniting a divided nation.
The Ukrainian Football Association has approved the stadium in Trnava for the matches of the 3rd and 4th rounds of the Nations League against Northern Ireland and Hungary. The arena holds 19,000 spectators and is already familiar to the Ukrainian national team.
The US Senate has introduced an updated version of a bill on sanctions against Russia, which provides for tariffs of up to 100% instead of 500%. The document is supported by about 60 senators and allows President Trump to temporarily suspend sanctions.
Kyiv's "Dynamo", if they advance past PAOK, will face the winner of the pair "Hammarby" – "Anderlecht". "LNZ" and "Polissya" have also learned their potential opponents in the Conference League.