The Latest Breaking News from Hungary

F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head at summer break

Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels going into the summer break after Formula 1's Hungarian Grand Prix

Motorsport · Aug 3

Hungary's nuclear crisis tests new PM Magyar's leadership

Record-low Danube water levels have forced Hungary's Paks nuclear plant into partial shutdown, cutting output as demand surges. Former governing party Fidesz is seizing on the outage to question the still-new government's competence.

Euronews · Aug 3

Romania blasts rock to divert water from drought-hit Danube to nuclear reactor

Hungary and Romania face energy crisis as record-low river levels force atomic power plants to reduce output

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3

Hungary PM Magyar flags 'critical' days ahead with looming nuclear shutdown

Hungary faces a critical five days as the Danube's low levels force its nuclear plant shutdown. The Paks power plant will cease generation amid a looming 40-degree Celsius heatwave. This situation places enormous strain on the power grid and public services. Water level drops have disrupted shipping and tourism across…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Hungary shut its only nuclear plant for the first time in 44 years after the Danube fell too low to cool its reactors; nearly half its electricity supply is now affected

Hungary's sole nuclear facility has been offline due to unprecedentedly low levels of the Danube River. This shutdown exacerbates power shortages amid a fierce summer heatwave, prompting the government to urge both households and businesses to conserve energy. Consequently, Hungary must depend on costly electricity imports from neighboring countries, highlighting…

The Times of India · Aug 2

Life after Orban: Hungary Inc. digs in as new political era takes hold

Hungarian business magnates are shifting operations to smaller projects. This change follows a new government's move to end alleged cronyism. Firms linked to the former ruling party face a more competitive landscape. Some companies may not survive the significant corporate shake-up. Investors anticipate a market-friendly environment under the new premier.

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Lost income, energy fears and a woolly mammoth: what Europe’s dried-up rivers have yielded

Heat and drought have affected shipping, power plants and tourism across eastern Europe – as well as unearthing some surprises

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1

Hungary braces for a full shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant as the Danube River hits record lows

Hungary's only nuclear power plant is shutting down for the first time due to record-low water levels on the Danube River

The Independent UK · Jul 31

EU considers emergency meeting as nuclear shutdown leaves Hungary facing energy crisis

Hungarian PM Péter Magyar has warned of an energy crisis after record-low Danube water levels forced the shutdown of the Paks nuclear plant, which supplies nearly half the country's power.

Euronews · Jul 31

"It reminds me of the old days" - Drivers cherish flat out F1 Hungary GP

With little energy management to be done, Formula 1 drivers were enjoying being able to drive more naturally at the Hungarian Grand Prix

Motorsport · Jul 30