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Hungary resumed operation of the third unit of the Paks NPP on August 22 after a record Danube low-water event. The plant, which supplies 40% of the country's electricity, was running at 10% capacity at the peak of the crisis. To save the reactors, authorities built an underwater dam from barges.

The Ukrainian Ambassador to Hungary stated that the case regarding the kidnapping of cash-in-transit guards is 95% solved and classified as terrorism. Personnel, vehicles, and funds have been returned, and deportation has been canceled.

The Ambassador of Ukraine to Hungary, Fedor Shandor, named civil demining and military rehabilitation as key areas of cooperation with Budapest, also mentioning defense interaction and the NATO factor.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Hungary Fedor Shandor, in an interview with RBK-Ukraine, stated that Hungarian society has stopped Russian influence and reported a new positive dynamic in the dialogue between Kyiv and Budapest.

Ukrainian Ambassador to Hungary Shandor reported that in one month of work by the expert commission, the parties moved forward disputes that had not been resolved for almost ten years, opening two out of six EU accession clusters.

Zelensky sent an open letter to the Prime Minister of Hungary, Peter Madar, congratulating him on Saint Stephen's Day and thanking him for supporting sovereignty. Meanwhile, Budapest continues to block Kyiv's European integration clusters.

Hungary officially closed the case against Oshchadbank couriers, acknowledging the absence of criminal elements. NAV confirmed the legality of the interbank operation and returned the assets, although the lawyer demands accountability for the illegal detention.

🚨 Tragedy in Hungary: 12 killed in accident with a Polish bus. On the night of August 16, a bus with Polish tourists overturned in Hungary. 12 people died, 7 are in critical condition. The driver was detained — he may have fallen asleep at the wheel. Passengers were traveling on a pilgrimage to Medjugorje. 🇵🇱🇭🇺

🇭🇺 Hungary on the brink of energy collapse: PM Magyar ordered the sinking of two barges to raise the Danube level and save Paks NPP from shutdown. The plant is operating at 25% capacity due to drought. Neighboring Romania has already shut down its reactor. The climate crisis is hitting the region's nuclear energy sector. #Hungary #NPP #Drought #Danube

🇭🇺 Hungary has launched an emergency operation to save the Paks NPP from shutdown due to drought. Authorities have sunk barges in the Danube and are building an underwater barrier to raise the water level. The plant is operating at only 25% capacity. A complete shutdown would cost the economy $159 million per month. Prime Minister Magyar has cast doubt on the Paks II project with Russia. 🇪🇺 The crisis has engulfed all of Europe: Romania and France have also shut down reactors.

🚨 Hungary on the brink of energy collapse: Paks NPP operating at 25% capacity due to drought. PM Orbán organized the sinking of barges and construction of underwater dams to raise the Danube level. A complete shutdown of the plant will cost the country $159 million per month. Romania has already shut down its Cernavodă NPP for the same reason. ⚡️📉 #Hungary #NuclearPower #Energy #Drought

🇭🇺 Hungarian PM Péter Madjar harshly criticized the Paks II nuclear project, calling it "concrete pits" and outdated. He claims Rosatom is not honoring the contract and the country has lost €2.8 billion. Climate risks and missed deadlines exacerbate the situation. #Hungary #Rosatom #NuclearPower #Politics

🇭🇺 Hungary has elected a new president: The Parliament approved the candidacy of András Baka, a former judge previously removed by Viktor Orbán. This is a key step by the Magyar government to dismantle the old system. The vote took place without the participation of Fidesz (140 for, 6 against). Experts believe this will open the way to unlocking EU funds, but warn: Orbán's bureaucracy is still strong. What does this mean for Ukraine? Budapest is not yet rushing to open new negotiation clusters. #Hungary #Politics #EU #Ukraine

🇭🇺 **Hungarian Parliament elects new president** On August 11, 2026, the National Assembly approved the candidacy of former ECHR judge Andras Bak. 🗳 **Voting results:** ✅ 140 votes 'for' (133 were needed) ❌ 6 votes 'against' 📅 **Inauguration:** August 19, 2026. 🏛 **Context:** The nomination was initiated by the 'Tisza' party (P. Magyar). The 'Fidesz' opposition boycotted the election, calling the procedure illegal. Bak was previously removed from the post of head of the Supreme Court, which the ECHR recognized as a violation of rights.

🚨 The case of former Hungarian FM Péter Szijjártó has been transferred to the Budapest Police. He faces up to 3 years in prison for suspected bribery from Chinese giant BYD. The investigation is linked to the Szeged plant and the loss of parliamentary immunity. #Hungary #BYD #Szijjarto #Corruption

Hungary is blocking key stages of Ukraine's negotiations with the EU, despite the European Commission confirming Kyiv's readiness. Experts believe that the new Prime Minister, Péter Márki-Zay, is using the veto as a tool to balance between Brussels and domestic politics, where anti-Ukrainian sentiments persist. 🇺🇦🇭🇺🇪🇺

Moldova introduces a strict conservation regime due to the Dniester running dry: a ban on energy exports during peak hours and night-time field irrigation. Neighboring countries are also on the brink of crisis: in Romania, the military is preparing to blow up a rock to save the NPP, while in Hungary, the country's only nuclear plant faces a shutdown. ⚡🌊

The Romanian army is blasting rocks on the Danube to save a nuclear power plant from shutting down due to drought. 🇷🇴💥 The historic low water levels of the river have already threatened Hungary's energy sector and shipping in Europe. 🌊⚠️