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Hungary bridge projects and tourism initiatives

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Latest: Hungary unveils Danube Bend festival and new 138‑m pedestrian bridge

In late July 2026, Hungary inaugurated the 2,500‑ton, 109‑metre Közvágóhíd steel bridge in Budapest, completing the Southern Railway Belt’s southern hub and linking long‑distance, suburban, tram and bus services. The bri

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2026 European heatwave intensifies across Balkans and West

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Latest: Italy urges parents to boost children’s hydration and light diet during heatwave

The 2026 European heatwave, first flagged by the FAO and WMO, has deepened through July and August, spreading from the Iberian Peninsula into the Balkans and Central Europe. Red heat alerts now cover dozens of Italian ci

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Hungary drought deepens, lakes hit record lows

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Latest: Hungary's Lake Tisza faces record low water levels

The 2024‑2026 heat wave has kept Hungary’s lakes at historic minima. By mid‑June 2024 Velencei Lake fell to 53‑55 cm, prompting beach closures, a swimming ban at Velence Resort and the relocation of the University Canoe

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Lake Balaton 2026 Swim & Festival Updates

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Latest: 44th Lidl Balaton Crossing Attracts Over 11,000 Swimmers

In early July 2026 Hungarian authorities announced a new lake waterway for the 44th Lidl Balaton swim. By late July a detailed programme was released, featuring the V. Kenese ArtFeszt arts festival (July 29‑August 2) and

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Kékszalag Lake Balaton sailing regatta

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Latest: RSM Catamaran Ends Fifty-Fifty Dominance to Win 58th Kékszalag Regatta

The 58th Kékszalag regatta opened on July 25 with the White Ribbon and the Izsák Szabolcs Memorial Race. Team Fifty‑Fifty captured the main events and the inaugural Raiffeisen Katamaran Grand Prix, while youth crews comp

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Cyanobacteria risk in European lakes

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Latest: Lake Balaton algae concentrations stay below safety threshold

In early July, German authorities warned that cyanobacteria and harmful bacteria were increasing in lakes and coastal waters, urging heightened monitoring across the region. By the end of the month, Hungarian scientists

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