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- A bus crash in Hungary kills 12 people, injures at least 10 others
A passenger bus crashed on a highway in Hungary early Sunday after going off the road and into a ditch where it overturned. According to police, the accident resulted in 12 fatalities and injured at least 10 other people.
- Police say a bus overturned in a ditch in Hungary, killing 12 people and injuring others
A bus overturned in a ditch in Hungary, according to police reports. The accident resulted in 12 deaths and several injuries.
- Drought, water rationing and dry rivers: our water crisis is here | Peter Gleick
The article reports on an escalating global water crisis, citing continuous disturbing news about water resources. Specific examples include deep drought in Puerto Rico, record low levels in the Rhine and Po rivers, severe shortages in the Colorado River, and toxic chemicals found in English water bodies.
- Europe heat wave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record
A blistering heat wave gripped Europe, putting all major Italian cities on red alert and setting a national temperature record in Austria. The extreme weather has caused severe drought, disrupted energy and transport systems across the continent, and fueled wildfires from France to the Balkans. Authorities warned that these frequent and intense events highlight vulnerabilities in public health and infrastructure due to climate change.
- Danube River hits record-low levels, revealing lost historical items across Europe
The Danube River is at record-low levels, revealing lost historical items across Europe. Hungary's only nuclear power plant is at risk of shutdown.
- Central Europe swelters and Slovakia and Austria hit their record high temperatures
Slovakia and Austria recorded new record high temperatures during a severe heat wave, with Slovakia's Kamenica nad Hronom reaching 41.4°C and Austria's Bad Deutsch-Altenburg hitting 41.2°C. The Czech Republic and Hungary also set all-time highs earlier in the summer, as Europe experiences an exceptionally hot and dry season linked to rapid climate change.
- Hungary's Lake Velence is drying up
Hungary's third-largest lake, Lake Velence, is shrinking, the Danube is experiencing low water levels, and high temperatures threaten to shut down the country's only nuclear power plant.
- Romania, Hungary, France... Europe's nuclear power plants tested by heatwave
Record low water levels in Europe's major rivers, particularly the Danube, have reduced electricity output from nuclear power plants and lowered company earnings, prompting governments in Central and Eastern Europe to conserve electricity to avoid an energy crisis.
- Record drought and heatwave bring energy emergency to Eastern Europe
Record drought and heatwave in Eastern Europe are causing an energy emergency as governments conserve electricity. Hungary's only nuclear plant, which supplies half the country's electricity, is shutting down due to low Danube River water levels needed to cool reactors.
- Hungary comes ‘within millimetres’ of shutting down nuclear power plant amid drought crisis – Europe live
Hungary's PM Péter Magyar stated the country nearly had to shut down a nuclear power plant due to a drought crisis, with extreme heat and low Danube water levels causing challenges. EU ministers in Brussels are addressing security issues following border problems in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta.
- Can Europe contain the Ceuta fallout?
European home affairs ministers are meeting to address tensions from the Ceuta migrant crisis, where most migrants have since returned. A drought in Hungary and Romania threatens nuclear power plants due to low Danube river levels, while Belgium's voluntary military service program for young people is already fully booked.
- In Hungary, a wetland paradise lost
Climate change is causing wetlands and natural water bodies in Hungary to dry out, threatening a region historically known for its rivers, lakes, and fertile fields.
- Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency
Record low water levels on the Danube River have forced Hungary's Paks nuclear plant to near shutdown, prompting conservation measures and regional energy strain. Governments in Central and Eastern Europe are implementing electricity restrictions as extreme heat and drought persist, with neighboring countries like Serbia and Romania also facing power and shipping disruptions.
- Dry Danube River threatens nuclear power in Romania, Hungary
The Dry Danube River is threatening nuclear power operations in Romania and Hungary. Hungary's Paks nuclear power plant is operating at 10% capacity due to insufficient cooling water, while Romania's military detonated a rock outcrop to enhance water flow to the Cernavoda plant.
- London records first dry month in 150 years
London’s Kew Gardens weather station recorded its first calendar month with no rain in 155 years. Europe faces a continent-wide drought, with low Danube river levels shutting down nuclear plants in Hungary and Romania, and Rhine shortages disrupting German trade. Forecasters report little sign of sustained rainfall to end the UK’s drought.
- Amid a drought and soaring temperatures, Hungary shuts down its nuclear plant
Hungary is shutting down a nuclear reactor due to drought and rising temperatures, which have lowered water levels needed for cooling. The reactor was intended to provide energy for half the country, highlighting challenges nuclear power faces amid climate-related environmental stressors.
- Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency
Record low water levels on the Danube River threaten power plants in Eastern Europe, pushing Hungary's Paks nuclear plant near shutdown and forcing conservation measures. Hungary has restricted electricity use and imported power to avoid an energy crisis as drought and heat persist.
- Record low Danube levels push some countries in Eastern Europe to the brink of energy emergency
Record low water levels on the Danube River have pushed Hungary's Paks nuclear plant to near shutdown, forcing conservation measures and regional electricity imports. Hungary's government has implemented voluntary and mandatory electricity savings, including halting electric freight trains during peak hours, as neighboring countries like Serbia and Romania also face energy disruptions due to declining Danube levels.
- Central and southern Europe brace for heatwave – Europe live
Central and southern Europe face a heatwave with temperatures reaching 37C in Budapest and Vienna. Hungary has shut down a nuclear plant due to low Danube water levels affecting cooling. A wildfire near Athens intensified, causing a helicopter collision that killed one crew member.
- European drought forces Hungary to shut its nuclear plant as River Danube falls to record low level
Hungary is forced to shut its nuclear plant as the River Danube falls to a record low level due to a European drought.
- Heatwave forces nuclear shutdown in Hungary
Hungary has shut down its largest nuclear plant due to a heatwave causing low Danube river levels, which disrupt the plant's cooling system.
- Hungary braced for power cuts amid extreme drought
Hungary is preparing for power cuts due to extreme drought, with record-low water levels on the Danube River forcing the country's first nuclear power plant shutdown.
- Hungary faces energy crunch as drought shuts down Paks nuclear plant, PM says
Hungary faces a severe energy crisis as drought forces the shutdown of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, which supplies 40% of the country's electricity. Prime Minister Péter Magyar warned of potential emergency conditions and urged energy conservation measures, including reduced industrial and household electricity use during peak hours.
- Extreme heat wave across Europe fuels wildfires in France, Greece, drought in Hungary
An extreme heat wave across Europe has triggered wildfires in France and Greece, drought in Hungary, and caused Hungary's sole nuclear power plant to shut down due to the Danube's low water levels. Israel's Jordan Valley recorded temperatures of 113°F.
- Climate crisis: Hungary closes nuclear power plant, Greece wildfires spread
Hungary is fully shutting down its sole nuclear power plant due to record low levels of the Danube River, straining energy supplies and posing a major economic challenge for new Prime Minister Péter Magyar. The Paks plant's reactors were powered down as low water levels hindered cooling operations.
- Hungary: Successive heatwaves drain Danube river used to cool nuclear plant
Prolonged drought and extreme heat in Europe have caused record-low water levels in the Danube River, leading Hungary to shut down its only nuclear power plant for the first time ever due to cooling challenges.
- Hungary to shut sole nuclear plant for first time on Sunday
Hungary will shut down its sole nuclear plant, Paks, for the first time due to record-low water levels on the Danube. This action risks creating a potential power shortage in the country.
- Hungary plans to shut down only nuclear power plant amid drought
Hungary plans to shut down its only nuclear power plant due to record-low Danube water levels disrupting reactor cooling. Officials attribute the decision to the drought's impact on the plant's cooling system.
- Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
The Danube River has reached record-low water levels due to a prolonged drought and heat wave in Central Europe, disrupting tourism and industry. In Budapest, the river's level dropped to 23 cm, forcing cruise ships to dock farther upriver and halting cargo operations. A Viking cruise ship ran aground near Bulgaria’s Vidin, stranding 186 tourists, though the company denied reports of food or water shortages.
- Israeli festivalgoer stabbed in Hungary, two arrested over drug suspicions
An Israeli festivalgoer was stabbed at Hungary's Ozora festival, and two individuals were arrested on drug suspicions. The festival, known for attracting tens of thousands including many Israelis, has a history of violent incidents unrelated to identity.
- Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
The Danube River has reached record-low water levels due to drought and heat in Central Europe, disrupting tourism and industry. In Budapest, the water level dropped to 23 cm, forcing cruise ships to dock far upriver and halting cargo operations. A cruise ship ran aground in Bulgaria, stranding 186 tourists, while hundreds of boats were marooned in Serbia.
- Why the New York Times story on Mossad recruiting Ahmadinejad doesn't add up
The New York Times reported that Mossad recruited former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as an intelligence asset to support a regime-change plot. The article criticizes the story's implausibility, citing Iran's power structure and operational risks, and notes skepticism from former Israeli intelligence officials about the described methods.
- Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
Record-low water levels in the Danube River, caused by a prolonged drought and heat wave, are disrupting tourism and industry across Central Europe. The river has exposed sand bars and shipwrecks, with Hungary's national water authority reporting levels at 23 cm in Budapest, the lowest on record. Cargo ships have halted operations, and a cruise ship ran aground in Bulgaria, stranding 186 tourists.
- Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
The Danube River has reached record-low water levels due to a prolonged drought and heat wave, disrupting tourism and industry across Central Europe. The low levels have exposed rocks, shipwrecks, and sand bars, forced cruise ships to dock far from cities, and marooned cargo vessels in Hungary, Bulgaria, and Serbia.
- Record-low Danube River affects tourism and industry as drought and heat grip Central Europe
The Danube River has reached record-low water levels due to drought and heat, disrupting tourism and industry across Central Europe. In Budapest, the water level dropped to 23 centimeters, forcing cruise ships to dock far upriver and halting cargo operations. A cruise ship ran aground in Bulgaria, stranding tourists, while hundreds of boats were marooned in Serbia.
- Hungary repeals crypto checks as first MiCA license is granted
Hungary has repealed mandatory third-party checks for cryptocurrency conversions. CoinCash became the first entity to receive authorization under MiCA to provide digital asset services in the country.
- EU crisis chief warns wildfires are a risk from scaling back green agenda
The EU crisis chief warns that scaling back the green agenda increases wildfire risks. Hungary is slowing Ukraine’s EU accession despite Orbán’s departure.
- Michigan doctor rebuilding Hungarian girl’s nose after severe infection, cancer
A doctor in Royal Oak, Michigan, is helping rebuild the nose of a young girl from Hungary who survived cancer and a severe fungal infection as a child.
- Trinity Health doctor rebuilding young girl's nose after severe infection
A Trinity Health doctor in Royal Oak is helping rebuild the nose of a young girl from Hungary who survived cancer and a severe fungal infection as a child.
- Hungary’s thawing relations with EU provide lucrative trade for foreign funds
Hungary’s improving relations with the EU are generating lucrative trade opportunities and attracting foreign funds. Meanwhile, a global bond sell-off driven by high energy prices is prompting uncertainty about how much further yields can decline.