The Paks nuclear power plant will not undergo a full shutdown today, offering a temporary relief amid the ongoing energy crisis and extreme heat. Water levels at the plant have been slightly increased, and while the last turbine remains operational, political figures warn of challenging times ahead. Citizens also contributed to energy conservation, saving power equivalent to a Paks unit. [cite: 24.hu, HVG, Telex, 444]

24.hu: Hottest days begin, Paks nuclear power plant not to be shut down today

The hottest days of summer have arrived, but the Paks nuclear power plant will not be shut down today, despite the extreme heat.

HVG: Paks Nuclear Plant Water Level Raised Slightly Amid Record Drought and Energy…

The Paks nuclear power plant has managed to slightly increase water levels at a crucial point, as the country grapples with record-breaking drought and an energy crisis. Updates are provided minute-by-minute on the situation.

HVG: Péter Magyar's Message: Paks' Last Turbine Operates, but Hardest Days Lie Ahead

Péter Magyar has issued a new statement indicating that while the final turbine at the Paks nuclear power plant is still operational, the most challenging period of the energy crisis is yet to come.

24.hu: Paks official: 'Any intervention carries minimal security risk, but it's…

The communication director of Paks nuclear power plant addresses concerns about the plant's shutdown, stating that any intervention poses a negligible security risk.

HVG: István Kapitány: Hungarians Saved More Power Than a Paks Unit on Sunday Evening

István Kapitány reports that on Sunday evening, the Hungarian population managed to conserve more electricity than the output of an entire Paks nuclear power plant unit.

Telex: Magyar Péter: We Saved Electricity Equivalent to One and a Half Paks Blocks on…

Parliamentary group leaders are coordinating with Forsthoffer. The National Ambulance Service is also prepared. News about the heatwave and the energy crisis in one place, minute by minute.

444: Paks Nuclear Plant's Last Turbine May Shut Down

Amidst heatwaves, climate catastrophe, water shortages, and energy crises, reports indicate that the last turbine at the Paks nuclear power plant may remain operational only on Monday and possibly Tuesday.

Reports indicate that the government led by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán attempted to hide over a hundred decrees before the recent elections, raising concerns about transparency and public knowledge of decisions made prior to a potential shift in power. [cite: 24.hu, HVG]

24.hu: More than a hundred government decrees were attempted to be hidden by Orbán's…

It is reported that the government led by Viktor Orbán attempted to conceal over a hundred decrees prior to the elections.

HVG: Over 100 Decisions Made by Orbán's Government Just Before Power Change, Kept…

It is revealed that Orbán's government made over a hundred decisions shortly before a potential shift in power, which were intentionally kept from public knowledge.

Péter Szijjártó, a Fidesz Member of Parliament, faces renewed scrutiny over his past claims regarding press freedom following a three-year legal process. Internally, Fidesz is set to welcome a 'megaphone propagandist' into its parliamentary faction and plans to replace a significant portion of its MPs this year. Additionally, the Fidesz Presidency has reportedly deemed acting President Ágnes Forsthoffer illegitimate, creating further political tension. János Lázár's foundation also made…

444: Szijjártó's Press Freedom Claims Questioned After 3 Years

After a three-year process involving enforcement actions and criminal complaints, it has been revealed that Péter Szijjártó, Hungary's Fidesz foreign minister, was not as supportive of press freedom as he claimed, despite asserting that media freedom in Hungary surpasses that in Western countries.

HVG: Propagandist with Megaphone to Join Fidesz Faction, Promises Moderate Style

A prominent 'megaphone propagandist' is set to join the Fidesz parliamentary faction, pledging to adopt a more moderate style of communication.

Telex: Fidesz Presidency Considers Forsthoffer Ágnes Illegitimate, 'Illegal Occupant…

This became known from an internal circular, according to which János Bóka will communicate all this to the interim head of state on Monday.

Telex: Lázár János's Foundation Has Created a Flagship, but Was Forced to Resign

Less known, but perhaps more impactful, was the role played by the Jövő Nemzedék Földje Foundation led by János Lázár in the previous government's blue-universe. The foundation's initiative also affects land ownership, but the Ministry of Agriculture has not yet made a decision on everything.

444: Fidesz to Include Top Megaphone User in Party Faction

The individual who posted the most on the 'megaphone' platform before the election will join the Fidesz parliamentary faction.

444: Fidesz to Replace Tenth of MPs This Year

Recognizing that the current approach is not working, Fidesz will replace a tenth of its parliamentary representatives this year, reportedly to drop those who have missed most sessions.

Hungary is grappling with difficulties in its education system, particularly within pedagogical support services, which face inadequate working conditions despite an increase in children with developmental differences. A report has also drawn a concerning link between bottle collecting for recycling and drug use, with individuals traveling to Budapest to exchange bottles for crystal meth. Economically, the housing market is experiencing a significant decline in demand, and the state budget for…

Telex: Difficulties in Schools: Investigations are Done on a Conveyor Belt, But There…

Despite an increasing number of children with developmental differences, the working conditions in pedagogical support services are not improving; in some places, there were five-year waits for a printer, and carpets and air conditioning were considered luxury items. There aren't enough special…

HVG: 'Connection Between Bottle Flipping and Drug Use' - Many Travel from Rural…

A report highlights a connection between collecting plastic bottles for recycling and drug use, with many individuals traveling from rural areas to Budapest to exchange them for crystal meth.

HVG: Housing Market Demand Plummets, but There's a Logical Explanation

Demand in the Hungarian housing market has seen a significant decline, but the article suggests there is a rational reason behind this trend.

HVG: Budget Saved Big on Lőrinc Mészáros, June's State Budget

An analysis of Hungary's state budget for June indicates significant savings related to Lőrinc Mészáros.

Telex: One Less Skeleton, Companies to Receive Nearly 300 Billion Back from the State

The previous government persecuted László Bige and foreign building material manufacturers with the quota tax; after the lost EU lawsuit, its successor has to pay. Companies can prepare sacks for the money to be returned.