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Energy situation in Hungary stable for now, Magyar says The Hungarian Prime Minister checked in from the Nuclear Power Plant in Paks, where the water level had minimally increased overnight.
Energy situation in Hungary stable for now, Magyar says
The Hungarian Prime Minister checked in from the Nuclear Power Plant in Paks, where the water level had minimally increased overnight.
telex.hu
EU ministers close ranks behind Spain after Ceuta migration crisis Following a three-hour emergency meeting in Brussels, ministers praised Spain’s response, stressed that the Schengen zone had never been at risk and called for tighter coordination among capitals during future migration emergencies.
EU ministers close ranks behind Spain after Ceuta migration crisis
Madrid emerged vindicated as governments shifted from assigning blame to preventing a repeat.
politico.eu
Nationwide inspection of battery industry-related plants announced in Hungary The previous, Fidesz government saw the battery industry as a potential pillar of Hungary’s economic growth. As a result, several battery plants were established in Hungary in recent years, despite environmental concerns
Nationwide inspection of battery industry-related plants announced in Hungary
The previous, Fidesz government saw the battery industry as a potential pillar of Hungary’s economic growth. As a result, several battery plants were established in Hungary in recent years, despite locals' protests over environmental concerns.
telex.hu
Shocking video shows Russian drone hunting civilian at Kherson market A video shared by Ukraine’s police shows a Russian drone deliberately tracking a man at a market in Kherson. President Zelenskyy said the footage is evidence of Moscow’s “drone safari” against civilians.
Shocking video shows Russian drone hunting civilian at Kherson market
A video shared by Ukraine’s police shows a Russian drone deliberately tracking a man at a market in Kherson. President Zelenskyy said the footage is evidence of Moscow’s “drone safari” against civilians.
euronews.com
African states pressured by US to leave the ICC The Trump administration declared all-out war on the International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Hague, in mid-July, despite the fact that the US has never been a member.
African states pressured by US to leave the ICC
The Trump administration declared all-out war on the International Criminal Court (ICC), based in The Hague, in mid-July, despite the fact that the US has never been a member.
lemonde.fr
EU ministers to back Spain as Ceuta crisis pushes migration up the agenda After initial criticism of Spain, the mood among EU capitals has softened as the immediate crisis eased, according to eight diplomats from different countries who were granted anonymity to speak freely.
EU ministers to back Spain as Ceuta crisis pushes migration up the agenda
After initial criticism of Spain, the mood among EU capitals has softened as the immediate crisis eased, according to eight diplomats from different countries who were granted anonymity to speak freely.
politico.eu
Von der Leyen rallies to support Spain after Ceuta crisis Commission president responds after Spanish PM accuses some European leaders of attacking him instead of offering solidarity.
Von der Leyen rallies to support Spain after Ceuta crisis
Commission president responds after Spanish PM accuses some European leaders of attacking him instead of offering solidarity.
politico.eu
As Orbán-allied think tank is dismantled, leaders shop its network to MAGA
As Orbán-allied think tank is dismantled, leaders shop its network to MAGA
The international fellows at the Orbán-backed Danube Institute are being let go by a government commissioner appointed to oversee spending. In response, leaders of the think tank have quietly set up a US entity to salvage their network. They are apparently being represented by the firm of Musk’s lawyer.
english.atlatszo.hu
Italy-led EU mission intercepts shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean On Sunday the Italian Navy intercepted the Toa Payoh a tanker sailing under the flag of Cameroon
Italy-led EU mission intercepts shadow fleet tanker in Mediterranean
On Sunday the Italian Navy intercepted the Toa Payoh a tanker sailing under the flag of Cameroon
euractiv.com
Hungary leans on EU grid after nuclear plant shutdown The Paks nuclear plant, which normally supplies around half of Hungary’s electricity, halted operations on Sunday for the first time in its 44-year history after river levels fell too low.
Hungary leans on EU grid after nuclear plant shutdown
The Paks nuclear plant, which normally supplies around half of Hungary’s electricity, halted operations on Sunday for the first time in its 44-year history after river levels fell too low.
euractiv.com
Fact check: Russian disinformation targets German elections Ahead of four elections in Germany this fall, dozens of fake posts are circulating online aimed at discrediting candidates and portraying Germany as divided. Analysts warn that Russia is now targeting local candidates.
Fact check: Russian disinformation targets German elections
Ahead of four elections in Germany this fall, dozens of fake posts are circulating online aimed at discrediting candidates and portraying Germany as divided. Analysts warn that Russia is now targeting local candidates.
dw.com
Built to last, gone in months: How Péter Magyar dismantled Viktor Orbán's regime Since Péter Magyar's Tisza Party won a landslide in April, Hungary's president, top prosecutor and state media chiefs have all been removed, as the new government moves swiftly to unwind 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule
Built to last, gone in months: How Péter Magyar dismantled Viktor Orbán's regime
Since Péter Magyar's Tisza Party won a landslide in April, Hungary's president, top prosecutor and state media chiefs have all been removed, as the new government moves swiftly to unwind 16 years of Viktor Orbán's rule.
euronews.com
European wildfire costs this year have already surpassed €3bn Economic toll in worst-hit countries exceeds official estimate of costs to bloc in average year, according to FT analysis
European wildfire costs this year have already surpassed €3bn
Economic toll in worst-hit countries exceeds official estimate of costs to bloc in average year, according to FT analysis
ft.com
Hungary will power down its Paks nuclear power plant for the first time in nearly half a century on Sunday, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Saturday, as water levels on the Danube River the plant uses as a coolant have plumbed record lows.
Hungary to shut down sole nuclear plant as Danube falls to record low, PM says
Hungary will power down its Paks nuclear power plant for the first time in nearly half a century on Sunday, Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Saturday, as water levels on the Danube River the plant...
reuters.com
AI-generated label becomes mandatory in the EU for companies Deepfakes and other AI-generated content must be labelled from Sunday, as the European Union's sweeping artificial intelligence transparency rules kick in.
AI-generated label becomes mandatory in the EU for companies
Deepfakes and other AI-generated content must be labelled from Sunday, as the European Union's sweeping artificial intelligence transparency rules kick in.
euronews.com
The Save Europe Act is a far-right campaign promoting mass deportations across Europe. While claiming to be a grassroots movement, investigations reveal it is secretly sustained by American activist Brian Brown and a hidden network of European and Kremlin-linked extremists.
Save Europe Act: The Far-Right Initiative to Destabilise Europe from Within - Justice for Prosperity
On 1 August 2026, a string of pan-European remigration demonstrations begins in Utrecht under the slogan “Europe United Against the EU”. The tour is organised by the Save Europe Act (SEA), the campaig...
justiceforprosperity.org
Trump says Greenland will be under US control by the time he leaves office President has claimed the US needs to acquire Greenland for national security purposes — a move that European allies see as a threat to the Arctic island’s sovereignty
Trump says Greenland will be under US control by the time he leaves office
President has claimed the US needs to acquire Greenland for national security purposes — a move that European allies see as a threat to the Arctic island’s sovereignty
the-independent.com
Almost all of Ceuta migrants have returned to Morocco, Spain says “Most of the people that came yesterday are now back in Morocco,” an official said.
Almost all of Ceuta migrants have returned to Morocco, Spain says
“Most of the people that came yesterday are now back in Morocco,” an official said.
politico.eu
Migrants in Ceuta cannot move to other countries, EU says "There are no onward movements today towards the European continent," an EU official said, claiming that migrants will not be able to freely move through Europe, as someleading right-of-centre figures across Europe are suggesting.
Migrants in Ceuta cannot move to mainland Europe
The European Commission says migrants who entered the Spanish enclave irregularly will not reach mainland Europe, as EU countries call for Spain’s suspension from Schengen over border-control failures...
euronews.com
EU disburses €3.47b in arms aid as Ukraine conflict escalates The European Commission has disbursed €3.47 billion to Ukraine for military equipment including drones, missiles, air defence and Gripen fighter jets.
EU disburses €3.47b in arms aid as Ukraine conflict escalates
The European Commission has disbursed €3.47 billion to Ukraine for military equipment including drones, missiles, air defence and Gripen fighter jets.
brusselstimes.com
False claims about devastating wildfires spread in Spain A fabricated newspaper front page and misleading posts about solar farms are among the claims circulating during Spain’s devastating wildfire season.
Video. False claims about devastating wildfires spread in Spain
Video. A fabricated newspaper front page and misleading posts about solar farms are among the claims circulating during Spain’s devastating wildfire season.
euronews.com
Europe gets ready to police frontier AI From August 2, Brussels gains sweeping powers over the world's largest AI models. The real test is whether the Commission is willing, and equipped, to use them.
Europe gets ready to police frontier AI
From August 2, Brussels gains sweeping powers over the world's largest AI models. The real test is whether the Commission is willing, and equipped,...
theparliamentmagazine.eu
Human-caused climate change made Spain wildfires 20 times more likely, scientists say
Human-caused climate change made Spain wildfires 20 times more likely, scientists say
Human-caused climate change made Spain wildfires 20 times more like...
youtube.com
France to deport pro-Russian propagandist Xenia Fedorova The newspaper Libération cited the interior ministry's deportation order as accusing her of acting 'as a conduit for disinformation campaigns orchestrated by the Russian authorities' with the aim of 'destabilising public order.'
France to deport pro-Russian propagandist Xenia Fedorova
The newspaper Libération cited the interior ministry's deportation order as accusing her of acting 'as a conduit for disinformation campaigns orchestrated by the Russian authorities' with the aim of '...
lemonde.fr
Romania’s parliament approved several bills that will help unlock about €3 billion ($3.4 billion) in European Union recovery funding that’s crucial for meeting this year’s budget deficit goal.
Romania Approves Key Reforms to Tap €3 Billion in EU Funding
Romania’s parliament approved several bills that will help unlock about €3 billion ($3.4 billion) in European Union recovery funding that’s crucial for meeting this year’s budget deficit goal.
bloomberg.com
The European Commission has adopted a new Charter of Access intended to make it quicker and easier for companies to use Europe’s research and technology infrastructures, such as advanced laboratories, pilot lines and testing environments.
EU unveils charter to ease business access to research infrastructure
The European Commission has adopted a new Charter of Access intended to make it quicker and easier for companies to use Europe’s research and technology infrastructures, such as advanced laboratories, pilot lines and testing environments.
brusselstimes.com
US diplomats stage UN walkout after France criticizes human rights record under Trump France had also intervened after Trump administration had opposed the reappointment of UN human rights chief
US diplomats stage UN walkout after France criticizes human rights record under Trump
France had also intervened after Trump administration had opposed the reappointment of UN human rights chief
theguardian.com
EU Plans to Sanction Record 1,600 Firms for Helping Russia The targeted companies have a combined annual turnover of more than $20 billion and employ more than 265,000 people, according to people familiar with the matter.
EU Plans to Sanction Record 1,600 Firms for Helping Russia
The European Union is planning to sanction more than 1,600 companies it says are helping Russia’s war against Ukraine, the most firms it has blacklisted in one package. The targeted companies have a combined annual turnover of more than $20 billion and employ more than 265,000 people, according to people familiar with the matter.
bloomberg.com
No evidence Hungary corruption probe breached rule of law, say experts, contrary to political claims Hungary's former prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has accused the judiciary of a politically motivated probe targeting his far-right Fidesz party.
No evidence Hungary corruption probe breached rule of law, say experts, contrary to political claims
Hungary's former prime minister, Viktor Orbán, has accused the judiciary of a politically motivated probe targeting his far-right Fidesz party.
euronews.com
‘A disaster for America First’: Trump allies fear Netanyahu meeting will pull US deeper into war with Iran The president and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Tuesday at the White House to discuss Iran, Lebanon and the Abraham Accords.
‘A disaster for America First’: Trump allies fear Netanyahu meeting will pull US deeper into war with Iran
The president and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to meet Tuesday at the White House to discuss Iran, Lebanon and the Abraham Accords.
politico.com