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Hungary drought and heatwave: energy and water crisis update

34 clusters · 134 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Water scarcity impacts Tisza and Zagyva river systems in Hungary

By late August 2026, the environmental and energy crises in Hungary continued to evolve. Lake Velence reached a new historic low on June 20, with the Agárd water gauge recording only 52 centimeters, surpassing the previo

Hungary implements firewood tax reforms and subsidies

9 clusters · 30 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Hungary implements firewood price controls and doubles social fuel subsidies

In late July 2026, the Hungarian government introduced fiscal measures to ease household costs and simplify tax regimes. On 28 July, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán announced a reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) on firew

Hungary drought, heatwave, and agricultural crisis

95 clusters · 287 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Agricultural sectors in Hungary and Slovakia adapt to climate and regulatory shifts

The drought and heatwave in Hungary have intensified, with approximately 89 percent of the country experiencing medium to severe drought conditions. Research from Eötvös Loránd University indicates that half of Hungary n