The Prime Minister gave a briefing on the energy situation in Paks The prime minister and several members of the government visited the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, where they reported to the press about the country's energy situation. A meeting of the government's defense task force was called for Friday evening due to the heat wave, drought and challenges facing energy systems. Leaders of energy companies, power plants and larger institutions also participate in this board. The Danube provides the cooling water necessary for the operation of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, so due to the extreme…

Quick report on the heat alert on July 31, 2026 at 16:00 Meteorological data: Highest temperature nationwide 39°C Highest temperature in Budapest 40°C Precipitation: currently none and not expected during today. Social care system: No extraordinary event. Healthcare: Patient care for hyperthermia, overheating, has occurred in 1 case since the previous report. Transport: There are currently temporary speed restrictions on 10 railway lines and 5 HÉV lines due to high temperatures. Water data: In the settlement of Takács in Veszprém county, as a result of yesterday's damage to the drinking w…

On September 22, MOL's Száchahalombatta crude oil refinery can switch to full capacity Currently, the plant is producing at about 50 percent. Once the damage and defects have been repaired, the trial operation of full-capacity production can begin on September 22. The operation of the oil refinery is not affected by the low water level of the Danube, because the necessary improvements have already been completed. Prime Minister Péter Magyar and Minister of Economy and Energy István Kapitány visited MOL's oil refinery in Szazhalombatta on Friday morning, and then the Prime Minister held a joi…

Daily report on the heat alarm Ministry of Economy and Energy The gross peak-time system load on July 30, 2026 was 6,249 MW (against the planned 6,400 MW), the expected gross peak-time system load on July 31, 2026 could be 6,600 MW. The highest ever system load was 8,182 MW in the winter period and 7,488 MW in the summer period. There have been interruptions in the operation of block G3 of the Dunamenti Erőmű in Száhahalombatta since 3:05 p.m. on July 29, 2026. Based on the information provided by the Power Plant, the troubleshooting will last until 10:00 a.m. on August 3, 2026. The current…

Danube at Budapest 17 cm (previously: 19 cm) At Duna Paks -124 cm (previous: -123 cm) At Tisza Záhony -323 (previously: -322 cm)

Details of the revised recovery plan have been released The Magyar Közlöny published the details of the modified recovery plan in order to obtain European Union funds. The changes were necessary so that, despite the tight deadline, the government can bring home as much money as possible, HUF 3,553 billion, this year from the frozen budget. The so-called Recovery and Resilience Building Facility (RRF) of the European Union is a financial fund that aims at economic recovery after the coronavirus epidemic, as well as at the same time green and digital transition. A plan for the use of the funds…

Quick report on the heat alert on July 31, 2026 at 12:00 Meteorological data: Highest temperature nationwide 36°C Highest temperature in Budapest 33°C Precipitation: currently none and not expected. Social care system: No extraordinary event. Healthcare: In the morning, 1 patient was treated for hyperthermia, overheating. The air conditioning equipment for the operating rooms on the 3rd and 4th floors of the Keszthely Hospital has broken down. The 4 patients requiring intensive therapy were moved to rooms with split air conditioning. Until the error is corrected, no more patients requiring…

Quick report on the heat alert on July 30, 2026 at 20:00 Meteorological data: Highest temperature nationwide 36 °C Highest temperature in Budapest 35 °C Precipitation: currently none. Social care system: No extraordinary event. Healthcare: One person had to be treated on Thursday for hyperthermia and overheating. Transport: Speed ​​limits are currently in effect on 11 railway lines and 3 HÉV lines. One of the bogies of train No. 19776 was smoking heavily at the Orvényes stop. The passengers of the train were transported by the National Emergency Center (OHK) with replacement buses, and an…

In an extraordinary situation, extraordinary cooperation is needed Due to the low water level of the Danube, it is expected that the Paks Nuclear Power Plant will have to be shut down for an indefinite period of time, announced Prime Minister Péter Magyar from the national control center of MAVIR. He said that the decision does not represent an emergency, and that the shutdown takes place under the strictest safety rules. For the first time in the 42-year history of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant, production is expected to be completely stopped within 24-72 hours due to the record low water le…

Quick report on the heat alert on July 30, 2026 at 16:00 Meteorological data: Highest temperature nationwide 37 °C Highest temperature in Budapest 37 °C Precipitation: currently none and not expected today. Social care system: No extraordinary event. Healthcare: No patient care for hyperthermia, overheating, has taken place today. Transport: Speed ​​limits are currently in effect on 9 railway lines and 3 HÉV lines. There were no extraordinary events. Water data: During the consultation with the Ministry Responsible for the Living Environment, the service providers provided information tha…

Quick report on the heat alert on July 30, 2026 at 12:00 Meteorological data: Highest temperature nationwide 35 °C Highest temperature in Budapest 33 °C Precipitation: currently none and not expected today Social care system: No extraordinary event. Healthcare: No patient care due to hyperthermia, overheating, has taken place so far today. Transport: Speed ​​limits are currently in effect on 5 railway lines. Water data: In some settlements in the service area of ​​Zalavíz Zrt., water consumption is expected to exceed the available capacity, therefore currently Il. degree of water restrict…

A joint Bavarian-Hungarian government committee is being formed to stimulate relations After more than a decade, the Bavarian Prime Minister visited Hungary again. Markus Söder was received at the Prime Minister's Office by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, who expressed his joy that Bavarian-Hungarian political relations are reviving. At their meeting in Budapest on Thursday, the heads of government of Bavaria and Hungary discussed the topics of high technology, artificial intelligence, research and innovation, education, pharmaceutical research and the defense industry. They agreed that these a…

The government is transforming the Klebelsberg Center and the school district system The Ministry of Education and Children's Affairs revealed faulty and harmful practical solutions, senseless centralization efforts and illegal personnel decisions during the examination of the education system. That is why the Klebelsberg Center is being transformed and a public tender is being announced for the positions of school district director. More than HUF 27 billion in additional support had to be given to the school districts in 2025 just to pay the utility bills, other expenses could only be cover…

Quick report on the heat alert on July 30, 2026 at 08:00 Meteorological data: Highest temperature nationwide 26 °C Highest temperature in Budapest 24 °C Precipitation: currently none and not expected all day Social care system: No extraordinary event. Healthcare: There have been 2 cases of patient care due to hyperthermia, overheating, so far today. Transportation: Speed ​​limits are currently in effect on 5 railway lines and 3 HÉV lines. 0.5 liter mineral water is available at all engineering concessions operating the highway. There were no events of note until 8:00 this morning. Water d…

Drawing lessons from the previous heat wave, the government is preparing for the heat warning As of Thursday, a third-degree heat alert will be in effect for the entire territory of Hungary. The nights will be slightly milder than during the heat wave in June, but enduring the persistent heat will again require caution, self-restraint and consideration for each other. The government is prepared for the tasks ahead, announced Prime Minister Péter Magyar in a video message on social media. According to him, even during the new heat wave, the Defense Administration Office is continuously evalua…

The independence of NVVH is guaranteed The National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office has received broad legal authorization for its work. The legislation adopted this week not only gives the organization the necessary powers, but also ensures its impartial and independent operation. In addition to recovering and protecting stolen public property, the government's determination is best shown by the fact that it also opened up the powers of prosecution, which until now were only available to the prosecutor's office, to the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office (NVVH). I…

A third degree heat alert will be in effect from Thursday Another heat wave is reaching the Kárpár basin, which is why the national chief medical officer has ordered a third-degree heat alert for the entire country from Thursday to Tuesday midnight. The persistently high temperature takes its toll on the human body, and in order to ensure uninterrupted water and electricity supply, consumers are urged to exercise self-restraint. The long-lasting heat, approaching 40 degrees Celsius in some places, puts a heavy strain on the body, which is why continuous fluid replacement is extremely importa…

The state saves on its own: austerity measures at state-owned companies The government decided on austerity measures affecting the boards and supervisory boards of state-owned companies. Planned changes regarding the number of members and their remuneration are submitted for social consultation. During the previous administration, it happened in the managements of state-owned companies that the holders of positions were not selected on the basis of competence and expertise, achieved results and leadership qualities, but that the boards and supervisory boards functioned as a place of payment.…

The register of hospital infections will be published from September Institutional data on healthcare-related infections will be made public from September, Health Minister Zsolt Hegedűs announced in his speech before the agenda in Parliament. He added that this is proof of a real change of attitude of the healthcare management, because in Semmelweis' country, the reduction of hospital infections cannot be a secondary matter. "Today, it is only worth talking about Hungarian health care honestly," the minister of health began his speech before the agenda. Zsolt Hegedűs then took stock of the …

The Parliament voted on the law on the establishment of the NVVH The National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office will be the primary task of the National Asset Recovery and Asset Protection Office in accordance with the adopted law to identify and prosecute criminals who carelessly handle public funds. The protection of public property is a fundamental duty of the rule of law, which is why it is necessary to investigate corruption, loss of property and the illegal increase of private property. In the past two decades, an unfathomable sum, estimated at tens of billions of forints, has…