Hungary fighter jet crash ends with safe ejection, PM says
A Hungarian Air Force fighter jet crashed; the pilot ejected and is safe, with the prime minister confirming there are no reported injuries. An investigation into the cause is underway.
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Ukraine hits €23B defense funding gap as Western aid lags
Ukraine faces a €23 billion hole in its defense budget this year after front-loading half-year spending ahead of the EU’s €90 billion loan, which has been delayed by Hungary. Kyiv says it needs €6.8–€8.5 billion early in 2027 to pay for weapons and supplies, plus about €17 billion more for military salaries and families of the fallen, while the EU has disbursed €6.1 billion in new defense procurement—far short of needs. Domestic reform delays and political hurdles are slowing disbursement, even as leaders gather in Kyiv to pledge ongoing support for Ukraine’s defense and independence.
Gripen crash near Szolnok: pilot ejects safely as investigation begins
A Hungarian Air Force Gripen crashed near Szolnok; the pilot ejected and was hospitalized, with no other injuries reported. An investigation is underway as defence minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi travels to the scene and Prime Minister Péter Magyar posted updates. The force operates 14 Gripen jets based at Kecskemét and has previously helped protect Baltic airspace.
Hungary bets big on water retention as drought reshapes its lakes and rivers
Hungary is grappling with a severe drought that has emptied lakes and driven the Danube to historic lows, threatening energy production at the Paks nuclear plant and prompting a government-wide shift to water-retention and conservation, including fixing leaky pipes. Experts say restoring wetlands could help buffer future dry spells as climate change intensifies rainfall extremes.
Polish Pilgrims’ Bus Crash in Hungary Leaves 12 Dead, Probe Under Way
A Polish pilgrimage bus overturned on Hungary’s M3 near Mezőkeresztes, killing 12 of the 57 people aboard; the two drivers were on board and one survived in custody, with sleep suspected as a factor. Ten people are in serious condition and 37 have minor injuries, treated at hospitals in Eger, Debrecen and Miskolc. Polish prosecutors will lead the investigation, and officials pledged enhanced checks on buses and drivers’ hours, as leaders from Poland and Hungary expressed condolences.
Hungary bus crash kills at least 12 Polish pilgrims
A Polish tourist bus carrying pilgrims from Serbia to Poland crashed and overturned on Hungary’s M3 near Mezőkeresztes, killing at least 12 people and injuring 47, including five in critical condition. The bus had 57 passengers and two drivers; the driver was detained after reportedly falling asleep at the wheel. A Polish consular flight was dispatched, and the highway was closed for hours. This is Hungary’s deadliest road accident since 2003.
M3 Tragedy: Polish Pilgrimage Bus Crash in Hungary Claims 12 Lives
A Polish pilgrimage bus returning from Medjugorje overturned on Hungary’s M3 motorway near Budapest, killing 12 and injuring dozens among the 57 passengers and two drivers; authorities say the driver may have fallen asleep and he was taken into custody.
Polish tourist bus crash in Hungary leaves 12 dead, at least 10 injured
A Polish tourist bus carrying 57 passengers and two drivers overturned on the M3 highway near Mezokeresztes in eastern Hungary, killing 12 and injuring at least 10. Police say the driver may have fallen asleep and have taken him into custody as injured were hospitalized; Polish officials expressed sorrow and said consular assistance is being provided.
Danube intervention: Hungary sinks barges to ease looming energy crunch
Two 260-foot barges are being sunk into the Danube to raise water levels amid a drought that has driven the river to record lows, a move aimed at ensuring cooling water for Hungary’s Paks nuclear plant, which supplies about half of the country’s electricity; levels are currently about 48 inches below normal and could drop further, risking a turbine shutdown.
Hungary sinks barges to raise Danube and keep Paks nuclear plant running
Facing record-low Danube water levels from Europe’s heatwave, Hungary is sinking two barges to raise the river around the Paks nuclear plant, a move backed by the prime minister to prevent turbine shutdown and safeguard a large share of the country’s electricity.
Hungary Races to Raise Danube Level with Rocks and Barges to Save Paks Nuclear Plant
With the Danube at record lows from drought, Hungary will raise river levels to keep the Paks nuclear plant online by sinking barges and building a bed sill upriver. About 145,000 cubic meters of rock will be used, and two large barges may be sunk to lift water at the cooling points, potentially adding up to 3 feet upstream and inches at the pumps. The intervention could cost around 6 billion forints, far less than the monthly cost of a shutdown (up to 50 billion forints), and a final decision on sinking the barges is expected soon.
Hungary’s New President and the Quiet Shift Beyond Orbán
Hungary’s newly installed president is seen as a potential check on the Orbán-era dominance, signaling a possible shift in post-Orbán politics and EU relations, though real change will depend on constitutional constraints and party dynamics.
Baka elected Hungary's ceremonial president amid constitutional rewrite
Hungary’s parliament elected 73-year-old former Supreme Court head András Baka as a largely ceremonial president, tasked with overseeing a new constitution and acting as a check on PM Péter Magyar’s post‑Orbán reforms. Baka—who says he is not a political man—vowed broad debate on the constitution. The vote followed rapid post‑Orbán changes, and Fidesz MPs walked out in protest when their preferred candidate was ousted; Baka’s presidency is intended to be a transitional role, potentially lasting up to five years while the constitution is drafted.
Former top judge poised to become Hungary’s ceremonial president
Hungary's parliament will elect former Supreme Court chief András Baka as president, a largely ceremonial role, as Prime Minister Péter Magyar seeks to reshape power away from Viktor Orbán and lay the groundwork for a new constitutional order; Baka, previously dismissed in 2011 amid criticism of Orbán's government, is described as a defender of judicial independence, while the presidency remains limited and may last up to five years or until a new constitution takes effect.
Danube sinks to record lows under Central European drought
Record-low Danube water levels near Budapest, driven by a severe Central European drought, are causing energy and water shortages, disrupting river traffic such as barges and ferries, and stressing wildlife. The drought-and-low-flow pattern has persisted since 2018, with impacts spreading along the river’s route from Germany to the Black Sea.