Danube Drought Hits Industry: Record-low Danube levels are leaving boats stranded and forcing Hungary and Romania to cut nuclear output, with cooling-water constraints now directly disrupting power supply and river trade. Energy & Grid Pressure: Hungary’s nuclear shortage is pushing the electricity market toward emergency measures as households and firms curb consumption to protect the grid. Logistics Shock Beyond Hungary: The Rhine is also suffering, with shipping slowed and cargo loads reduced across Europe—raising transport costs for chemicals, fuels and other industrial inputs. Renewables Deal Watch: PPC Group is expanding in Central Europe by buying a 277.3 MW wind/solar portfolio from EDP Renewables, signaling continued investment momentum for Hungary-linked clean-energy platforms. Air Travel Costs Bite: Wizz Air swung to a £157m operating loss in Q2 as fuel costs rose, warning of more “challenges” ahead—an indirect hit to regional mobility and business travel. Hungary Macro Signal: Hungary’s industrial production rebounded sharply in June while retail sales growth eased, pointing to uneven demand. Crypto Scam Alert: EU MiCA licensing transition is being exploited by fraudsters impersonating regulators and licensed crypto firms.