Danube Power Crisis in Hungary: Prime Minister Peter Magyar says “critical days” are coming for Paks after Hungary sank two massive barges to keep Danube water high enough for cooling; officials fear levels could drop below nine centimeters, forcing turbines to stop, while a new lock opening on the Ráckevei-Soroksári tributary is meant to add extra flow. Heat and Drought Across Central Europe: Satellite and drought-monitoring data show Europe’s rivers shrinking as record heat and dry soils intensify, with the Danube, Rhine and other major waterways at record lows—fueling wildfires and straining power, transport and agriculture. Energy Stress for EU Households and Industry: EU gas storage has fallen to record lows for the time of year, and drought is knocking out hydro and nuclear output, pushing markets to rely more on expensive gas. Poland’s Apache Overhaul Push: Poland plans Europe’s largest Apache service center after buying 96 AH-64E helicopters, with maintenance capacity built near Ukraine and first aircraft expected in 2028. Poland-Transnistria Court Twist: Ex-deputy justice minister Marcin Romanowski claims he is in Moldova’s Transnistria and asks for safe conduct to face prosecutors. EU Lyme Vaccine Review: EMA has accepted an application to study an experimental Lyme vaccine, with developers citing trial results and rising tick-season risk. Central Europe Defense Tech: Reports say UK-made drones are being used in strikes deep inside Russia, underscoring how the Ukraine war is shifting toward drone-heavy conflict. Wildfire Alerts: EU officials warn “very extreme” wildfire danger is spreading, with emergency alerts issued as heatwaves expand. Rail and Industry Link-Up: Czech ČD Cargo reaches Denmark for the first time hauling coke via Siemens Vectron multi-system certification, showing how EU rail liberalization is translating into new routes. Health and Travel: A new Eurostar direct service from London to Antwerp is set to cut travel time, while luxury train travel and tourism marketing continue to adapt to the summer’s climate pressure.