EU Recovery Funding: The EU Council approved Hungary’s revised recovery and resilience plan, unlocking up to €10bn in grants and loans, with disbursements tied to milestones and reforms including anti-corruption and procurement transparency. Cybersecurity & Finance Skills: Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) and OTP Bank signed a strategic deal to expand cybersecurity education, research and specialist training. Energy Corridors: Hungary is pushing to get the Azerbaijan–Georgia–Romania–Hungary “Green Corridor” listed as an EU Project of Mutual Interest (PMI) to unlock co-financing. Automotive & Industry Links: Škoda Kylaq completed a Pune-to-Prague 19,351-km drive, underscoring India’s manufacturing role in the brand’s global footprint. EV Supply Chain Spotlight: BYD is promoting its Blade Battery 2.0 and fast-charging tech via a Rome-to-Hong Kong 15,000-km test drive route that includes Hungary. Regional Cooperation: Hungary and the Czech Republic agreed on a first joint government session, with transport, healthcare and economic ties on the agenda. NATO Diplomacy: Turkish President Erdogan gifted NATO leaders engraved revolvers, triggering legal and decommissioning steps across several countries. Paper Packaging Investment: Valmet will supply a fully automated board-making line for Sun Paper’s mill in China, targeting energy-efficient capacity expansion. Logistics Policy Debate: A UK opinion piece argues warehouse tax hikes could push retail supply chains offshore, including toward Hungary.