Energy & Nuclear Resilience: Hungary is racing the clock to keep Paks running as the Danube drops further; PM Péter Magyar says “superhuman work” is underway, with barges being scuttled to raise cooling water levels, a critical Tuesday–Wednesday drop expected, and an underwater weir progressing fast, while a Danube branch lock will be opened to add extra flow. Drought Impact on Industry: Europe’s worsening drought is already disrupting transport and power generation, with record-low rivers like the Rhine and Danube tightening freight capacity and raising costs, while Romania shut down its last nuclear unit due to cooling-water limits. Aviation & Tourism Connectivity: American Airlines adds six nonstop transatlantic routes in 2026, including Budapest (PHL–BUD), expanding direct links to Hungary and other European destinations. Geothermal Investment Outlook: A geothermal expert highlights how drilling-material costs and market swings affect projects, arguing that predictable regulation and experienced support can speed up development in Hungary’s Pannonian Basin. Road Safety Tragedy: A Polish coach crash on Hungary’s M3 killed 12 pilgrims; authorities are investigating, with early indications pointing to driver fatigue. Capital Markets: Emerging-market assets rose on softer US data and rate expectations, lifting currencies including the Hungarian forint.