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Today, record-breaking heat is being experienced, but the Danube water level has improved, exceeding Sunday’s low point by nearly 10 centimeters, and one block of the Paks Nuclear Power Plant is operational. A positive development is that Hungary will receive the guaranteed Danube water volume guaranteed in international agreements, while Slovakia is prepared to release some additional water. Many organizations across the country are continuing to conserve energy and water due to the heat. We can continue to follow the developments.
makro-gazdasagpolitikaDue to the time limit for the verdict, an emergency was declared in the city of Rostov-na-Donu, as announced by Alexander Skryabin, the mayor of the Rostov region, on Telegram on Sunday.
makro-gazdasagpolitikaMore difficult hours and hard work are expected, but the night passed positively in the central part of the country, where efforts to contain the forest fires were successful - this was stated by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez at a press conference following his visit to the command center in Navaluenga on Sunday.
makro-gazdasagpolitikaThe European Commission’s reform plan, unveiled on July 17, regarding the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and the new electrification action plan, received mixed reactions. While the renewable energy sector and environmental organizations generally view the action plan positively, the reform of the EU ETS is viewed more critically, primarily due to concerns about jeopardizing climate goals. Some refer to the plan as a Trojan horse, believing that it could delay the greening of polluters. Following the announcement, the price of emission allowances rose to record levels.
makro-gazdasagpolitikaThe ministry of agriculture and food under Bóna Szabolcs introduced significant, 70 and 100 percent interest support for dairy farmers and processors to ease the dairy market crisis. The aim of the measure is to quickly and effectively stabilize the liquidity and financial situation of the affected industry participants.
makro-gazdasagpolitikaAs a result of the Ministry of Interior’s review, the National Event Organizing Agency terminated a 1.5 million forint contract with the Lounge Group. The Tisza Party is nominating Sonnevend Pal as a constitutional judge, who will soon be elected by parliament. István Kapitány announced that a review of all state-owned companies will take place. Orbán Viktor speaks in an opposition role at Tusványos, according to new polls, Fidesz is at 19%, and the Tisza Party is at 74% among secure voters. The information is constantly being updated.
makro-gazdasagpolitikaStarting from September, institutional data related to infections involving healthcare in Hungary will become publicly available, marking a significant milestone in increasing patient safety and creating transparency. This was announced by Health Minister Zsolt Hegedűs in a Facebook post. This article summarizes the key points of the 30-page professional document.
makro-gazdasagpolitikaOn the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, I offer a different perspective, not based on the usual economic and geopolitical analyses. I choose a more emotional and personal approach, based on the Athenian perspective, to examine the United States’ role as a global hegemon. The United States’ development and decisions continue to have a profound impact on all of our lives, and it is worth understanding them from a new perspective.
makro-gazdasagpolitikaBudapest’s famous thermal baths, Roman era landmarks, and other cultural sites are often neglected. To boost tourism, the city needs to take three main steps. First, it needs to improve the quality of existing services. Second, it needs to reopen and develop underutilized or closed sites. Finally, tourism needs to be expanded beyond the city center.
makro-gazdasagpolitikaThe Tisza Party faction nominated Sonnevend Pál, a professor and head of the Faculty of State and Law at ELTE, as a member of the Constitutional Court to replace Hende Csaba – announced Magyar Péter.
makro-gazdasagpolitikaBlackstone, KKR and Brookfield have agreed to acquire a stake in Kuwait’s national oil pipeline network for $16 billion. This is the largest foreign investment in Kuwait’s history, made in order to raise capital to cover damages caused by Iranian attacks, as reported by the Financial Times.
makro-gazdasagpolitikaThe water temperature in Lake Balaton reached record highs at the end of June, but the cold front in July temporarily cooled the lake. However, according to the HungaroMet Facebook post, the water is expected to warm up again due to the upcoming heatwave.
makro-gazdasagpolitikaIn Hungary, special diets are no longer just a health issue, but also a consumer, retail, and food industry phenomenon. The increasing demand for special foods is driven by various circumstances and motivations. Patients with diagnosed conditions strictly follow special diets, while others who are seeking long-term solutions or approaching special foods from a lifestyle perspective are also interested in these products.